Atlanta has produced a number of well-known political leaders, actors, rappers, hip hop singers and several other personalities from other spheres. Our list of famous people from Atlanta includes Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee, Stephen Dorff, T.I., Lil Baby, and many others.

Famous People Born In Atlanta

Being the capital and the most populous city in Georgia, Atlanta is the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States of America. It is often referred to as a ‘world city’ and has a major impact on business, education, technology and media. Several famous personalities started their humble journey to success from the city of Atlanta, where they were born and raised. The legendary Martin Luther king Jr. was born in Atlanta. Several television and film personalities such as Chloe Grace-Moretz, Gladys Knight, Ryan Seacrest, Brittany Murphy and Raven-Symone were born here. From the rapper Kanye West to author Margret Mitchell, all hail from the city of Atlanta. Here is the complete list of Atlanta-born celebrities.
Martin Luther King Jr Martin Luther King Jr.
(Civil Rights Activist)

15 January 1929

American

Spike LeeSpike Lee

20 March 1957

American

Kanye WestKanye West
(Rapper, Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer)

08 June 1977

American

Stephen DorffStephen Dorff
(Actor)

29 July 1973

American

T.I.T.I.
(Hip-hop Artist)

25 September 1980

American

Ed HelmsEd Helms
(Actor)

24 January 1974

American

Kelly RowlandKelly Rowland
(Singer-songwriter)

11 February 1981

American

Kenan ThompsonKenan Thompson
(Actor)

10 May 1978

American

Lil BabyLil Baby
(Rapper)

03 December 1994

American

Young ThugYoung Thug
(Rapper)

16 August 1991

American

Dwight HowardDwight Howard
(Basketball Player)

08 December 1985

American

Chris TuckerChris Tucker
(Actor, Comedian)

31 August 1971

American

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LaTanya RichardsonLaTanya Richardson
(Actress & Producer)

21 October 1949

American

David CrossDavid Cross

04 April 1964

American

Playboi CartiPlayboi Carti
(Rapper)

13 September 1996

American

Cam NewtonCam Newton
(American Football Player)

11 May 1989

American

Barry Van DykeBarry Van Dyke
(Actor)

31 July 1951

American

Brooke BaldwinBrooke Baldwin
(Journalist)

12 July 1979

American

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Rozonda ThomasRozonda Thomas
(Singer)

27 February 1971

American

Lil JonLil Jon
(Rapper)

17 January 1971

American

Porsha WilliamsPorsha Williams
(Reality TV Personality)

22 June 1981

American

Chandler RiggsChandler Riggs
(Actor)

27 June 1999

American

Kyle MasseyKyle Massey
(Actor)

28 August 1991

American

Trinity TaylorTrinity Taylor
(Instagram Star)

03 March 2005

American

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Ty PenningtonTy Pennington
(TV Host)

19 October 1964

American

Rich Homie QuanRich Homie Quan
(Rapper)

04 October 1989

American

Eric NamEric Nam
(Singer)

17 November 1988

American

Jeff FoxworthyJeff Foxworthy
(Comedian)

06 September 1958

American

Harris FaulknerHarris Faulkner
(News Anchor)

13 October 1965

American

Blair RedfordBlair Redford
(Actor)

27 July 1983

American

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Johanna BraddyJohanna Braddy
(Actress)

30 August 1987

American

Sally YatesSally Yates
(Lawyer)

20 August 1960

American

Madison LintzMadison Lintz
(Actress)

11 May 1999

American

Lily CheeLily Chee
(Model)

19 September 2003

American

Yung JocYung Joc
(Rapper)

02 April 1983

American

Phil BronsteinPhil Bronstein
(Journalist)

04 October 1950

American

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YFN LucciYFN Lucci
(Rapper)

16 February 1991

American

RasheedaRasheeda
(Rapper)

25 May 1982

American

Elle DuncanElle Duncan
(TV Reporter)

1983 AD

American

Pat ConroyPat Conroy
(Writer)

26 October 1945

American

Lil ScrappyLil Scrappy
(Rapper)

19 January 1984

American

Tommy SotomayorTommy Sotomayor
(YouTuber)

11 December 1975

American

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Chloe Grace MoretzChloe Grace Moretz
(Actress)

10 February 1997

American

Future (Rapper)Future (Rapper)
(Rapper)

20 November 1983

American

Meredith MickelsonMeredith Mickelson
(Model & Instagram Star)

01 July 1999

American

Momma DeeMomma Dee
(Actress, Singer)

21 September 1963

American

Savannah ChrisleySavannah Chrisley
(Todd Chrisley's Daughter)

11 August 1997

American

Chris GillyChris Gilly
(YouTuber)

08 May 1997

American

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Morgana McnelisMorgana Mcnelis
(Jewelry Designer)

09 July 1983

American

Cee Lo GreenCee Lo Green
(Singer)

30 May 1974

American

Jahi Di'Allo WinstonJahi Di'Allo Winston
(Actor)

30 November 2003

American

Chy The GreatestChy The Greatest
(Instagram Star)

13 September 2000

American

KillumantiiKillumantii
(Rapper & Social Media Personality)

25 September 1999

American

Zonnique PullinsZonnique Pullins
(Singer)

20 March 1996

American

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Michael CampionMichael Campion
(Actor, Model)

26 July 2002

American

Charles MartinCharles Martin
(Instagram Star, Dancer)

07 November 2005

American

Caroline BoyerCaroline Boyer
(Wife of Luke Bryan)

31 December 1979

American

BritneyandbabyBritneyandbaby
(YouTuber)

04 August 1993

American

Joshua SuarezJoshua Suarez
(YouTube Prankster)

10 February 1999

American

Kyla Drew SimmonsKyla Drew Simmons
(Actress)

17 April 2004

American

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Chloe BaileyChloe Bailey
(Singer)

01 July 1998

American

Ivey MeeksIvey Meeks
(Youtube Star)

03 April 2002

American

Tyler MitchellTyler Mitchell
(Photographer)

12 April 1995

American

Margaret MitchellMargaret Mitchell
(Writer of 'Gone with the Wind')

08 November 1900

American

Myles TruittMyles Truitt
(TV Actor)

01 February 2002

American

Justin ErvinJustin Ervin
(Husband of Ashley Graham)

31 December 1988

American

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Benson SmithBenson Smith
(TikTok (Musical.ly) star)

28 February 1999

American

Jake DufnerJake Dufner
(YouTuber)

17 May 1998

American

Brandon BowenBrandon Bowen
(Viner)

21 January 1998

American

Kamil McFaddenKamil McFadden
(Actor)

10 September 1996

American

King RoscoeKing Roscoe
(Rapper)

21 July 2003

American

Erica DixonErica Dixon
(TV Personality)

12 October 1984

American

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Halle BaileyHalle Bailey
(Singer)

27 March 2000

American

Allison SpeedAllison Speed
(YouTuber)

13 August 1989

American

Atl BreAtl Bre
(Instagram star)

23 March 2002

American

Kathryn BoydKathryn Boyd
(Model)

12 October 1987

American

Killer MikeKiller Mike
(Musician, Songwriter, Rapper, Singer)

20 April 1975

American

André 3000André 3000
(American rapper)

27 May 1975

American

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Eric EschEric Esch
(Boxer, Kickboxer, Mixed martial artist)

03 August 1966

American

Chanel ImanChanel Iman
(Model)

01 December 1990

American

Cat PowerCat Power
(American singer-songwriter)

21 January 1972

American

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