Famous People Born In Boston
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Situated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is its capital and most populous city which is Boston. Being one of the oldest cities in the United States of America, Boston covers an approximate area of 48 square miles. It is considered a hub for higher education with its numerous schools and colleges that offer programs in a wide array of studies. The city has also been rated as one of the highest in the United States as per cost of living. Various notable legends such as Benjamin Franklin, Wendell Phillips and Edgar Allan Poe were born in Boston. Celebrities such as Edward Norton, James Spader, Uma Thurman, Mike O’ Mally, Matt Damon, Chris Evans and Mark Wahlberg were also born in the city of Boston. Presenting to you, the full-list of renowned individuals who started their humble journey from Boston.
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Birthdate: January 17, 1706
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: April 17, 1790
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Edgar Allan Poe(Writer and Poet - Widely Regarded as a Central Figure of Romanticism in the United States)
Birthdate: January 19, 1809
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: October 7, 1849
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Mark Wahlberg(Best Known for His Role in Films: 'The Departed', 'The Fighter' and 'Italian Job')
Birthdate: June 5, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Edward Norton(Actor and Filmmaker Known for His Film ‘Primal Fear’)
Birthdate: August 18, 1969
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Chris Evans(Portraying the Marvel Comics Character of Captain America)
Birthdate: June 13, 1981
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Sylvia Plath(Famous for Her Books 'The Bell Jar' and 'Ariel')
Birthdate: October 27, 1932
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: February 11, 1963
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John Krasinski(Known For His Role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom 'The Office')
Birthdate: October 20, 1979
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Uma Thurman(Best Known for Her Roles in the Films: 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2')
Birthdate: April 29, 1970
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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James Taylor(Singer-Songwriter & Musician - One of the Best-Selling Artists of All Time)
Birthdate: March 12, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Birthdate: February 7, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: May 25, 1803
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: April 27, 1882
Birthdate: September 25, 1929
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: December 30, 2022
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: August 17, 1969
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Jennifer Coolidge(Actress and Comedian Best Known for Role as ‘Jeanine Stifler’ in ‘American Pie’ Film Series)
Birthdate: August 28, 1961
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: November 19, 1959
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Leonard Nimoy(Known for Playing 'Spock' in The 'Star Trek' Franchise)
Birthdate: March 26, 1931
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: February 27, 2015
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Kevin Feige
(Film producer)
Birthdate: June 2, 1973
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Donna Summer
(Singer-Songwriter)
Birthdate: December 31, 1948
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: May 17, 2012
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Antony Michael Hall(Best Known for His Leading Role as 'Johnny Smith' in the TV Series 'The Dead Zone')
Birthdate: April 14, 1968
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Madeline Kahn
(Known for Her Comedic Roles in Films)
Birthdate: September 29, 1942
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: September 3, 1999
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: March 6, 1967
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Daniela Ruah(Actress and Director Known for Her Role as ‘Kensi Blye’ in TV Series ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’)
Birthdate: December 2, 1983
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: February 5, 1969
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: October 29, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Maura Tierney(Best Known for Her Roles in TV Series: ‘NewsRadio’, ‘ER’ and ‘The Affair’)
Birthdate: February 3, 1965
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: April 2, 1962
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Taylor Schilling
(Actress known for her role as Piper Chapman on the Netflix original comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019))
Birthdate: July 27, 1984
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Paul Revere(American Military Officer & Silversmith Who Warned Boston-Area Residents that the British Were Coming During His Midnight Ride)
Birthdate: January 1, 1735
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: May 10, 1818
Birthdate: September 23, 1968
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: December 22, 1998
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
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Reed Hastings(Businessman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ‘Netflix’)
Birthdate: October 8, 1960
Sun Sign: Libra
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Coi Leray
(Rapper whose music video for 'Huddy' was viewed more than half a million times on YouTube)
Birthdate: May 11, 1997
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Misha Collins(Best Known for His Role as ‘Castiel’ in the TV Series 'Supernatural')
Birthdate: August 20, 1974
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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John Slattery(Actor and Director Best Known for His Role as ‘Roger Sterling Jr.’ in the TV Series ‘Mad Men’)
Birthdate: August 13, 1962
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Christa McAuliffe
(American Astronaut Who was Killed on the Space Shuttle 'Challenger' on Mission STS-51-L)
Birthdate: September 2, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: January 28, 1986
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Samuel Adams(American Political Philosopher and 4th Governor of Massachusetts (1794–1797))
Birthdate: September 27, 1722
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: October 2, 1803
Birthdate: December 31, 1953
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: August 29, 1947
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthdate: February 10, 1981
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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John Michael Higgins
(Actor)
Birthdate: February 12, 1963
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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That Poppy(First and Currently Only Female Artist to Be Nominated in a Metal Category)
Birthdate: January 1, 1995
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthdate: May 4, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: March 16, 2019
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Jared Diamond(American Historian, Geographer, Author, and Ornithologist)
Birthdate: September 10, 1937
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Jasmine Guy(Actress and Singer Known for Her Role in the Series 'School Daze' and 'A Different World')
Birthdate: March 10, 1962
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Paige Turco(American Actress Best Known for Her Film ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze’)
Birthdate: May 17, 1965
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: December 18, 1967
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Piper Kerman
(Known for Memoir of Her Prison Experiences, ‘Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison’)
Birthdate: September 28, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthdate: May 31, 1982
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: June 28, 1972
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Ted Kennedy(United States Senator from Massachusetts (1962 – 2009))
Birthdate: February 22, 1932
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: August 25, 2009
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Al B. Sure!
(Singer-songwriter)
Birthdate: June 4, 1968
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)