Famous People Born In Atlanta
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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.
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1
Kanye West(One of the Greatest and Most Influential Hip Hop Musicians of All Time)
Birthdate: June 8, 1977
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
2
Martin Luther King Jr.(African-American Civil Rights Movement Leader Who Used Civil Disobedience to Combat Racism)
Birthdate: January 15, 1929
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: April 4, 1968
3
Chris Tucker(Actor and Comedian, Best Known for His Roles in the 'Rush Hour' Triology)
Birthdate: August 31, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: February 10, 1997
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: November 10, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: December 20, 2009
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: May 11, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Birthdate: May 27, 1975
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: March 20, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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T.I.(Rapper, Record Producer, and Actor Who is One of the Highest Selling Hip-Hop Artists of All Time)
Birthdate: September 25, 1980
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: November 20, 1983
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Lil Baby(Rapper and Songwriter Known for His Albums: ‘Harder Than Ever’ and ‘My Turn’)
Birthdate: December 3, 1994
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
12
Dwight Howard(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the Center Position)
Birthdate: December 8, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
Birthdate: May 28, 1944
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: May 10, 1978
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: January 24, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: August 25, 1998
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
17
Kelly Rowland(Singer-Songwriter and Member of One of the Best-Selling Girl Groups of All Time ‘Destiny's Child’)
Birthdate: February 11, 1981
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: July 31, 1951
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: June 27, 1999
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthdate: July 1, 2003
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: July 29, 1973
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: May 30, 1974
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
23
Eric Esch(American Retired Professional Boxer and Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: August 3, 1966
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: January 14, 1963
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: July 1, 1893
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: 1955 AD
Birthdate: November 21, 1992
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
27
Normani Hamilton(Member of One of the Best-Selling Girl Groups of All Time 'Fifth Harmony')
Birthdate: May 31, 1996
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: August 5, 2001
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
Birthdate: April 11, 1996
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthdate: March 17, 1902
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: December 18, 1971
Birthdate: September 6, 1958
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Brian Baumgartner(Actor and Director Best Known for His Role as ‘Kevin Malone’ in the TV Series ‘The Office’)
Birthdate: November 29, 1972
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: February 27, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
Birthdate: April 20, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Shameik Moore(Known for Voicing Miles Morales/Spider-Man in the Film 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse')
Birthdate: May 4, 1995
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
36
Coco Gauff(American Tennis Player Who Rose to Fame After Her Win Against Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019)
Birthdate: March 13, 2004
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: October 1, 2006
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthdate: July 16, 1987
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
39
Brenda Lee(Singer-Songwriter Known for Her 1960 Hit 'I’m Sorry' and 1958’s 'Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree')
Birthdate: December 11, 1944
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 4'9" (145 cm)
Birthdate: October 19, 1964
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: October 24, 1996
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
Birthdate: December 1, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: January 17, 1971
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: July 12, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: October 13, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Walt Frazier(Former basketball player at point guard who helped the Knicks win NBA Championships in 1970 and 1973)
Birthdate: March 29, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
47
Sally Yates(36th United States Deputy Attorney General)
Birthdate: August 20, 1960
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
48
Eric Nam(Singer-Songwriter and Television Personality)
Birthdate: November 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: August 12, 1994
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
50
Johanna Braddy(Known for Her Role as ‘Lisa Morrison’ in the Horror Film ‘The Grudge 3’)
Birthdate: August 30, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)