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)
Kanye West
383
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)
Martin Luther King Jr.
104
Listed In: Leaders
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')
Julia Roberts
119
Birthdate: October 28, 1967
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Jackie Robinson
(First African-American to Play in Major League Baseball)
Jackie Robinson
50
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 31, 1919
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: October 24, 1972
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Hulk Hogan
(The Most Recognized and Popular Wrestler of the 1980s)
Hulk Hogan
57
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 11, 1953
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
 6 
Ray Charles
(Singer-songwriter)
Ray Charles
39
Birthdate: September 23, 1930
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: June 10, 2004
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Little Richard
(Known for His Hit Single 'Long Tall Sally' & Regarded as the 'Architect of Rock and Roll')
Little Richard
37
Listed In: Singers
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)
Chris Tucker
29
Birthdate: August 31, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Holly Hunter
(Best Known for Role as ‘Ada McGrath’ in the Film ‘The Piano’)
Holly Hunter
35
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)
Dwight Howard
21
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 8, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
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Spike Lee
(Film director)
Spike Lee
42
Birthdate: March 20, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 12 
Otis Redding
(Singer-songwriter)
Otis Redding
41
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: September 9, 1941
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: December 10, 1967
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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André 3000
(Best known for Being One-Half of Southern Hip Hop Duo 'Outkast')
André 3000
29
Birthdate: May 27, 1975
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 14 
Jim Brown
(Football Player)
Jim Brown
14
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 17, 1936
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Chloe Grace Moretz
99
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)
Lil Nas X
299
Birthdate: April 9, 1999
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'1" (185 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)
T.I.
44
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: September 25, 1980
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 18 
Dakota Fanning
(Actress, Youngest Nominee in SAG History)
Dakota Fanning
60
Birthdate: February 23, 1994
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Jimmy Carter
(39th President of the United States (1977 -1981))
Jimmy Carter
68
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: October 1, 1924
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 20 
Brittany Murphy
60
Birthdate: November 10, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: December 20, 2009
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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 21 
Elle Fanning
(Actress)
Elle Fanning
56
Birthdate: April 9, 1998
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 22 
Gladys Knight
(Singer-Songwriter)
Gladys Knight
23
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 28, 1944
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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 23 
Alan Jackson
(One of the Best-Selling Music Artists of All Time)
Alan Jackson
16
Birthdate: October 17, 1958
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 24 
Future (Rapper)
(One of the Most Influential Rappers of His Generation)
Future (Rapper)
45
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: November 20, 1983
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Cam Newton
(American Football Quaterback)
Cam Newton
69
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 11, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 26 
Ryan Seacrest
(Radio Personality)
Ryan Seacrest
19
Birthdate: December 24, 1974
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Kim Basinger
(Actress and Model Known for Her Films: ‘Never Say Never Again’, ‘The Natural’ and 'L.A. Confidential’)
Kim Basinger
46
Birthdate: December 8, 1953
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 28 
Sugar Ray Robinson
(One of the Greatest Boxers of All Time)
Sugar Ray Robinson
14
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 3, 1921
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: April 12, 1989
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Khalid (Singer)
(Best Known for His Debut Studio Album 'American Teen')
Khalid (Singer)
38
Listed In: Singers
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’)
Lil Baby
79
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: December 3, 1994
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Laurence Fishburne
23
Birthdate: July 30, 1961
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 32 
Luke Bryan
(Country Singer and Songwriter)
Luke Bryan
28
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 17, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Raven-Symoné
(Actress)
Raven-Symoné
75
Birthdate: December 10, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 34 
Kenan Thompson
36
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’)
Lil Yachty
40
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 23, 1997
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 36 
Playboi Carti
(Rapper, Singer-Songwriter and Record Producer)
Playboi Carti
39
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: September 13, 1996
Sun Sign: Virgo
 37 
Quavo Marshall
(Rapper Known as The Co-Founder and Current Frontman of Hip Hop Trio 'Migos')
Quavo Marshall
31
Birthdate: April 2, 1991
Sun Sign: Aries
 38 
Kirshnik Ball
(American Rapper and Member of the Hip Hop Group ‘Migos’)
Kirshnik Ball
34
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: June 18, 1994
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 39 
Danielle Panabaker
19
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’)
David Cross
19
Birthdate: April 4, 1964
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 41 
Wayne Brady
18
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’)
Dianna Agron
23
Birthdate: April 30, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 43 
Ty Cobb
(One of the Greatest Players in Baseball History)
Ty Cobb
9
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 18, 1886
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: July 17, 1961
 44 
Jeff Daniels
(Actor, Comedian and Musician Known for His Films: ‘The Newsroom’ and ‘Godless’)
Jeff Daniels
21
Birthdate: February 19, 1955
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Larry Holmes
(One of the Greatest Heavyweights of All Time)
Larry Holmes
9
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 3, 1949
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 46 
Ed Helms
(Actor)
Ed Helms
37
Birthdate: January 24, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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 47 
Tyreek Hill
(American football player)
Tyreek Hill
18
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 1, 1994
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 48 
Kiari Cephus
(Rapper and Member of the Hip Hop Trio 'Migos')
Kiari Cephus
32
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: December 14, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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 49 
Bill Hicks
(American Stand-Up Comedian and Satirist)
Bill Hicks
16
Birthdate: December 16, 1961
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: February 26, 1994
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 50 
Joanne Woodward
13
Birthdate: February 27, 1930
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)