Famous People From Canandaigua, New York & Celebs Born In Canandaigua

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Kristen Wiig

(Actress, Comedian)

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birthdate: August 22, 1973

Sun Sign: Leo

Like many American comedians, Kristen Wiig is also a product of the television show, Saturday Night Live. She then became a successful writer and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for her work in the film Bridesmaids (2011). An influential woman, Kristen was named in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World list in 2012.

Max Eastman

(Novelist)

Listed In: Writers

Birthdate: January 4, 1883

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Died: March 25, 1969

Arthur Dove

(The First Abstract Painter from America)

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birthdate: August 2, 1880

Sun Sign: Leo

Died: November 23, 1946

Arthur Dove was an American artist who is widely regarded as the first abstract painter from America. He is best remembered for using unconventional combinations to create his abstractions. Among his best known works is Me and the Moon, which is a fine example of his abstract landscape.

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Caroline Severance

(American Abolitionist, Suffragist, and Founder of Women’s Clubs)

Listed In: Activists

Birthdate: January 12, 1820

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Died: November 10, 1914

Reformer Caroline Severance is best known for establishing women’s clubs in the US. A champion for women’s rights and women’s suffrage, she was also an abolitionist. Along with her husband, she formed the Independent Christian Church. She was also the first female to join the Parker Fraternity Course.

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Emily James Smith Putnam

(Author)