Famous People From Massachusetts
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Being the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Popularly known as ‘The Bay State’, Massachusetts is influential and rich in American history, industry and academia, particularly in its capital – Boston. The region was once inhabited by the Massachusett tribe and hence its name. Being the first state in the United States to legalize same-sex marriage, Massachusetts has come a long way since its historic beginning, only to emerge even stronger. Several famous entertainers, athletes, academics, politicians and artists who have gone on to conquer the rest of country with their talent, were born in Massachusetts. Famous sport personalities such as John Cena was born in the state of Massachusetts. Various popular and sought-after Hollywood actors were also born in this state. From the talented Ben Affleck to the promising Matt Damon to the deadly Uma Thurman, all hail from this state. Various popular comedians such as Conan O’ Brien, Amy Poehler, Matt LeBlanc and Steve Carell, all hail from the state of Massachusetts. Keep reading the list to know more celebs born in Massachussets & famous personalities who are from Massachusetts.
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Birthdate: May 29, 1917
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: November 22, 1963
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John Cena(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
Birthdate: April 23, 1977
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: January 17, 1706
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: April 17, 1790
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Matt Damon(One of the Highest-Grossing Actors of All Time)
Birthdate: October 8, 1970
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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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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John Adams(2nd President of United States (1797-1801))
Birthdate: October 30, 1735
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: July 4, 1826
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: March 2, 1904
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: September 24, 1991
Birthdate: August 21, 1990
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Conan O’Brien(Host of TV Show 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' (1993-2009))
Birthdate: April 18, 1963
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Bette Davis(American Actress Who was Known for Playing Unsympathetic, Sardonic Characters)
Birthdate: April 5, 1908
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: October 6, 1989
Height: 5'3" (160 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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Sylvia Plath(Famous for Her Books 'The Bell Jar' and 'Ariel')
Birthdate: October 27, 1932
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: February 11, 1963
Birthdate: December 10, 1830
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: May 15, 1886
Birthdate: September 1, 1923
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: August 31, 1969
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Bill Burr(Is an American Comedian, Actor, Writer)
Birthdate: June 10, 1968
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Aly Raisman(Former American Artistic Gymnast and Winner of Three Olympic Gold Medals)
Birthdate: May 25, 1994
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'2" (157 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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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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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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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)
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Steve Carell(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Role of 'Michael Scott' in the NBC Sitcom 'The Office')
Birthdate: August 16, 1962
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'9" (175 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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Matthew Perry(Best Known for His Role of 'Chandler Bing' on the TV Sitcom 'Friends')
Birthdate: August 19, 1969
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Matt LeBlanc(Famous for His Role of 'Joey Tribbiani' in the TV Sitcom 'Friends')
Birthdate: July 25, 1967
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: November 20, 1925
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: June 6, 1968
Birthdate: February 8, 1925
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: June 27, 2001
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Susan B. Anthony(Social Reformer and Women's Rights Activist Who Was a Pioneer Crusader for the Women’s Suffrage Movement)
Birthdate: February 15, 1820
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: March 13, 1906
Birthdate: March 17, 1951
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Elizabeth Banks(Actress Known for Her Role in 'The Hunger Games' and 'Pitch Perfect' Movie Series)
Birthdate: February 10, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: September 25, 1929
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: December 30, 2022
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: July 12, 1817
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: May 6, 1862
Birthdate: May 25, 1803
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: April 27, 1882
Birthdate: February 7, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Meghan Trainor(Pop Singer-songwriter Known for her Debut Single 'All About That Bass')
Birthdate: December 22, 1993
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: September 16, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: October 13, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: August 17, 1969
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Joe Keery(Actor and Musician Best Known for His Role as ‘Steve Harrington’ in the TV Series ‘Stranger Things’)
Birthdate: April 24, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'11" (180 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)
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Jack Kerouac(Novelist and Poet Best Known for His Novels: ‘On the Road', ‘The Dharma Bums’ and ‘Big Sur’)
Birthdate: March 12, 1922
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: October 21, 1969
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Mindy Kaling(Actress and Comedian Known for Her Role in the Series: 'The Office' and 'The Mindy Project')
Birthdate: June 24, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: November 19, 1959
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Ellen Pompeo(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Dr. Meredith Grey’ on the TV Series ‘Grey's Anatomy’)
Birthdate: November 10, 1969
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Leonard Bernstein(Composer Whose Best-Known Work is the Broadway Musical 'West Side Story')
Birthdate: August 25, 1918
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: October 14, 1990
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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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Geena Davis(Actress Known for Her Role in Films: 'The Accidental Tourist', 'Thelma & Louise' and 'The Fly')
Birthdate: January 21, 1956
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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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Eliza Dushku(Best Known for Her Drama Series ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and its Spin-off Series ‘Angel’)
Birthdate: December 30, 1980
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Rob Zombie(Founding Member of the Heavy Metal band 'White Zombie')
Birthdate: January 12, 1965
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)