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
Dwight Howard(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the Center Position)
Birthdate: December 8, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
4
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: March 20, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: November 10, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: December 20, 2009
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
8
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: May 11, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Birthdate: November 20, 1983
Sun Sign: Scorpio
11
Gladys Knight
(Singer-Songwriter)
Birthdate: May 28, 1944
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
12
Lil Baby(Rapper and Songwriter Known for His Albums: ‘Harder Than Ever’ and ‘My Turn’)
Birthdate: December 3, 1994
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthdate: May 10, 1978
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: January 24, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
15
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: August 25, 1998
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: June 27, 1999
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthdate: July 31, 1951
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
19
Walter White
(American civil rights activist)
Birthdate: July 1, 1893
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: 1955 AD
Birthdate: July 1, 2003
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
21
Steven Soderbergh
(Director, Producer)
Birthdate: January 14, 1963
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: July 29, 1973
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: March 17, 1902
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: December 18, 1971
Birthdate: November 21, 1992
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
25
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)
26
Eric Esch
(Retired Professional Boxer and Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: August 3, 1966
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: April 11, 1996
Sun Sign: Aries
28
Anthony Edwards
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: August 5, 2001
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
Birthdate: September 6, 1958
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
30
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)
31
Killer Mike
(Musician, Songwriter, Rapper, Singer)
Birthdate: April 20, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthdate: May 30, 1974
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: March 13, 2004
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: February 27, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
35
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)
Birthdate: October 1, 2006
Sun Sign: Libra
37
Jaylen Brown
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: October 24, 1996
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
38
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)
40
AnnaLynne McCord
(Actress)
Birthdate: July 16, 1987
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: January 17, 1971
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: December 1, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
43
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)
Birthdate: October 13, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: July 12, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
46
Eric Nam(Singer-Songwriter and Television Personality)
Birthdate: November 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
47
Sally Yates(36th United States Deputy Attorney General)
Birthdate: August 20, 1960
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: March 27, 2000
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
49
Taylor Heinicke
(American Football Player)
Birthdate: March 15, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: October 4, 1989
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)