Famous People From Georgia
Established in the year 1733 is the state of Georgia which is situated in the southeastern region of the United States of America. Being the largest state entirely east of the Mississippi River, it is often referred to as ‘The Empire State of the South’ and even as the ‘Peach State’. With Atlanta as Georgia’s capital and largest metro, the state is ranked 8th in the United States for its population. Many distinguished personalities were born in the state of Georgia as the state has produced numerous celebrities who have excelled in various spheres of life. Talented and ground-breaking musicians such as the likes of Alan Jackson, CeeLo Green, Kanye West, Ray Charles all hail from the state of Georgia. The state is well-known for creating many entertainers and actors who have gone on to creating magic for Hollywood. From the former child actor Chloe Grace Moretz to the ravishing Julia Roberts to the talented Dakota Fanning, all these gorgeous women share one common ground – Georgia, as they were all born there. Georgia has also been the birthplace of the iconic wrestler Hulk Hogan. Keep reading to know the complete list of celebrities who are from Georgia.
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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
Julia Roberts(Best Known for Her Role in the Romantic Comedy Film 'Pretty Woman')
Birthdate: October 28, 1967
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: January 31, 1919
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: October 24, 1972
5
Hulk Hogan(The Most Recognized and Popular Wrestler of the 1980s)
Birthdate: August 11, 1953
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
Birthdate: September 23, 1930
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: June 10, 2004
7
Little Richard(Known for His Hit Single 'Long Tall Sally' & Regarded as the 'Architect of Rock and Roll')
Birthdate: December 5, 1932
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: May 9, 2020
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
8
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)
9
Holly Hunter(Best Known for Role as ‘Ada McGrath’ in the Film ‘The Piano’)
Birthdate: March 20, 1958
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
10
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: March 20, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: September 9, 1941
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: December 10, 1967
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
13
André 3000(Best known for Being One-Half of Southern Hip Hop Duo 'Outkast')
Birthdate: May 27, 1975
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
14
Jim Brown
(Football Player)
Birthdate: February 17, 1936
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: February 10, 1997
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
16
Lil Nas X
(First Gay Artist To Have #1 Record on Billboard Hot 100)
Birthdate: April 9, 1999
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
17
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: February 23, 1994
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
19
Jimmy Carter(39th President of the United States (1977 -1981))
Birthdate: October 1, 1924
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: November 10, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: December 20, 2009
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: April 9, 1998
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
22
Gladys Knight
(Singer-Songwriter)
Birthdate: May 28, 1944
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
23
Alan Jackson(One of the Best-Selling Music Artists of All Time)
Birthdate: October 17, 1958
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Birthdate: November 20, 1983
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthdate: May 11, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Birthdate: December 24, 1974
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
27
Kim Basinger(Actress and Model Known for Her Films: ‘Never Say Never Again’, ‘The Natural’ and 'L.A. Confidential’)
Birthdate: December 8, 1953
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: May 3, 1921
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: April 12, 1989
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: February 11, 1998
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
30
Lil Baby(Rapper and Songwriter Known for His Albums: ‘Harder Than Ever’ and ‘My Turn’)
Birthdate: December 3, 1994
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthdate: July 30, 1961
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: July 17, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: December 10, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: May 10, 1978
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
35
Lil Yachty(Rapper and Singer Best Known for His Singles ‘One Night’ and ‘Minnesota’)
Birthdate: August 23, 1997
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: September 13, 1996
Sun Sign: Virgo
37
Quavo Marshall(Rapper Known as The Co-Founder and Current Frontman of Hip Hop Trio 'Migos')
Birthdate: April 2, 1991
Sun Sign: Aries
38
Kirshnik Ball(American Rapper and Member of the Hip Hop Group ‘Migos’)
Birthdate: June 18, 1994
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: September 19, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
40
David Cross(Stand-Up Comedian, Actor and Director Best Known for His Comedy Series ‘Mr. Show’)
Birthdate: April 4, 1964
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: June 2, 1972
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
42
Dianna Agron(Actress and Singer, Best Known for Her TV Series ‘Glee’)
Birthdate: April 30, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
43
Ty Cobb(One of the Greatest Players in Baseball History)
Birthdate: December 18, 1886
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: July 17, 1961
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Jeff Daniels(Actor, Comedian and Musician Known for His Films: ‘The Newsroom’ and ‘Godless’)
Birthdate: February 19, 1955
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
45
Larry Holmes
(One of the Greatest Heavyweights of All Time)
Birthdate: November 3, 1949
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Birthdate: January 24, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
47
Tyreek Hill
(American football player)
Birthdate: March 1, 1994
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: December 14, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
49
Bill Hicks(American Stand-Up Comedian and Satirist)
Birthdate: December 16, 1961
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: February 26, 1994
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: February 27, 1930
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)