Famous People From North Carolina

Julianne Moore, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chyler Leigh, Pam Grier & Jaime Pressly are some of the celebrities who hail from North Carolina.

Being the 28th most extensive and 9th most populous state in the United States of America, North Carolina finds itself placed on the southeastern area of the country. It mostly enjoys a humid subtropical climate, and the western part from the coast has a subtropical highland climate. With Raleigh as its capital and Charlotte as its biggest city, North Carolina is often referred to as the ‘Old North State’ or the ‘Tar Heel State’. Many famous celebrities were born, bred and raised in North Carolina, who have gone on to accomplishing immensely both personally and professionally. Various eminent actors such as the Oscar winning Julianne Moore, the hilarious Zach Galifianakis and the exquisite Ava Gardner, were all born in North Carolina. The state is particularly renowned for creating remarkable musicians such as Grammy winner Roberta Flack, Max Roach, Eric Church and so on. The state has produced several athletes as well such as NBA player Chris Paul, Olympic gold medalist Sugar Ray Leonard, and baseball player James ‘Catfish’ Hunter. The controversial Edward Snowden also hails from North Carolina. Keep reading to know all the celebrities who are from North Carolina.
Billy GrahamBilly Graham
(Evangelist)

07 November 1918

Charlotte, North Carolina

American

Scorpio

Edward SnowdenEdward Snowden
(Computer Professional, Former CIA Employee)

21 June 1983

Elizabeth City, North Carolina, U.S.

American

Gemini

Britt RobertsonBritt Robertson
(Actress)

18 April 1990

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

American

Aries

Mary Elizabeth WinsteadMary Elizabeth Winstead
(Actress)

28 November 1984

Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States

American

Sagittarius

Charlotte FlairCharlotte Flair
(Wrestler)

05 April 1986

Charlotte, North Carolina

American

Aries

Jeff HardyJeff Hardy
(Professional Wrestler)

31 August 1977

Cameron, North Carolina, United States

American

Virgo

Julianne MooreJulianne Moore
(Actress)

03 December 1960

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S.

American

Sagittarius

A.J. StylesA.J. Styles
(Professional Wrestler)

02 June 1977

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

American

Gemini

Matt HardyMatt Hardy
(Professional Wrestler)

23 September 1974

Cameron, North Carolina, U.S.

American

Virgo

Nina SimoneNina Simone
(Singer-songwriter, Composer)

21 February 1933

21 April 2003

Tryon

American

Pisces

Emily V. GordonEmily V. Gordon
(Writer, Producer, and Podcast Host)

03 May 1979

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

American

Taurus

Chris PaulChris Paul
(Basketball Player)

06 May 1985

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

American

Taurus

Jaime PresslyJaime Pressly
(Actress, Model)

30 July 1977

Kinston, North Carolina, United States

American

Leo

Pam GrierPam Grier
(Actress)

26 May 1949

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

American

Gemini

Chyler LeighChyler Leigh
(Actress)

10 April 1982

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

American

Aries

Scotty McCreeryScotty McCreery
(Singer)

09 October 1993

Garner, North Carolina

American

Libra

Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr.Dale Earnhardt Jr.
(Race Car Driver)

10 October 1974

Kannapolis, North Carolina, US

American

Libra

B.o.BB.o.B
(Rapper)

15 November 1988

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

American

Scorpio

Jermaine DupriJermaine Dupri
(Rapper)

23 September 1972

Asheville, North Carolina, United States[

American

Virgo

Roberta FlackRoberta Flack
(Singer, Pianist)

10 February 1937

Black Mountain, North Carolina

American

Aquarius

Emily ProcterEmily Procter
(Actress)

08 October 1968

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

American

Libra

Jill WagnerJill Wagner
(Actress)

13 January 1979

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

American

Capricorn

Ronnie MilsapRonnie Milsap
(American singer)

16 January 1943

Robbinsville, North Carolina

American

Capricorn

Nash GrierNash Grier
(YouTuber, Vine Star)

28 December 1997

North Carolina

American

Capricorn

Eboni WilliamsEboni Williams
(Attorney & News Personality)

09 September 1988

North Carolina, United States

American

Virgo

Madisyn ShipmanMadisyn Shipman
(Actress, Singer)

20 November 2002

Kings Mountain, North Carolina

American

Scorpio

Hayes GrierHayes Grier
(Instagram Stars, YouTubers, Viners)

08 June 2000

North Carolina

American

Gemini

Sierra McCormickSierra McCormick
(Actress)

28 October 1997

Asheville, North Carolina

American

Scorpio

Anna KooimanAnna Kooiman
(TV Journalist)

07 February 1984

Charlotte, North Carolina

American

Aquarius

Will GrierWill Grier
(American football quarterback)

03 April 1995

Davidson, North Carolina

American

Aries

Mr BeastMr Beast
(YouTuber, Vlogger)

07 May 1998

Greenville, North Carolina

American

Taurus

Dahvie VanityDahvie Vanity
(Pop Singer)

05 September 1984

North Carolina

American

Virgo

Rickey ThompsonRickey Thompson
(Youtube Star)

06 February 1996

North Carolina

American

Aquarius

Erin RobinsonErin Robinson
(YouTuber, Entertainment Host)

28 March 1985

North Carolina

American

Aries

Sydel CurrySydel Curry
(Volleyball Player)

20 October 1994

Charlotte, North Carolina

American

Libra

H2O DeliriousH2O Delirious
(YouTuber, Gamer)

02 May 1987

North Carolina

American

Taurus

Dutchess LattimoreDutchess Lattimore
(Tattoo Artist, TV Actress)

25 February 1984

Lincolnton, NC

American

Pisces

Weston KouryWeston Koury
(YouNow Star)

07 January 2002

Jamestown, North Carolina

American

Capricorn

Tyler HagenTyler Hagen
(YouTuber, Musician)

24 January 1992

Greenville, North Carolina

American

Aquarius

Charles Lincoln Neal III Charles Lincoln Neal III
(YouTuber)

1978 AD

Boone Trail, North Carolina

American

Vincent McMahonVincent McMahon
(Wrestling Promoter)

24 August 1945

Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States

American

Virgo

Alx JamesAlx James
(YouTuber)

05 March 1992

Wilson, NC

American

Pisces

Tez MengestuTez Mengestu
(Instagram Star, Model)

05 July 1997

Cornelius, North Carolina

American

Cancer

Emily JensenEmily Jensen
(YouTube Star)

08 December 2002

North Carolina, USA

American

Sagittarius

Ariel FabitoAriel Fabito
(YouTuber)

08 December 2000

North Carolina, USA

American

Sagittarius

Nick BeanNick Bean
(YouTuber, YouNower)

13 March 1995

Maiden, North Carolina

American

Pisces

Jessamyn StanleyJessamyn Stanley
(Yoga Instructor)

27 June 1987

Dunham, North Carolina

American

Cancer

Alec BaileyAlec Bailey
(Country Singer)

29 October 1996

Mooresville, North Carolina

American

Scorpio

BigBStatzBigBStatz
(YouTuber, Gamer)

28 February 1990

North Carolina

German,American

Pisces

CurlyheadtjCurlyheadtj
(Social Media Star)

19 January 2002

North Carolina

American

Capricorn

HelloHaleyHelloHaley
(YouTuber)

16 April 2003

North Carolina

American

Aries

James NeeseJames Neese
(YouNow Star)

07 May 1999

North Carolina

American

Taurus

Keyshawn ButlerKeyshawn Butler
(Instagram Star)

30 October 1996

Kannapolis, North Carolina

American

Scorpio

Parker CoppinsParker Coppins
(YouTube Star)

12 March 1995

North Carolina

American

Pisces

Fred DurstFred Durst
(Musician)

20 August 1970

Jacksonville

American

Leo

Loretta LynchLoretta Lynch
(Former Attorney General of the United States)

21 May 1959

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

American

Taurus

Ben VereenBen Vereen
(Actor)

10 October 1946

Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States

American

Libra

Jerrod CarmichaelJerrod Carmichael
(American actor)

06 April 1987

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

American

Aries

Moms MableyMoms Mabley
(American comedian)

19 March 1894

23 May 1975

Brevard, North Carolina, United States

American

Pisces

Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
(Race Car Driver)

10 October 1974

Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States

American

Libra

Buddy BakerBuddy Baker
(Racing driver, NASCAR team owner)

25 January 1941

10 August 2015

Florence

American

Aquarius

Hoyt WilhelmHoyt Wilhelm
(Famous Baseball Players)

26 July 1922

23 August 2002

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

American

Leo

Ben BrantleyBen Brantley
(Journalist)

26 October 1954

Durham

American

Scorpio

Jason MillerJason Miller
(television presenter, mixed martial artist, taekwondo athlete)

24 December 1980

Fayetteville

American

Capricorn

David ReesDavid Rees
(comics artist, blogger, writer)

22 June 1972

Chapel Hill

American

Cancer

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