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

Famous People From North Carolina

Famous People 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.
Edward SnowdenEdward Snowden
(Computer Professional, Former CIA Employee)

21 June 1983

American

Evan Rachel WoodEvan Rachel Wood
(Actress)

07 September 1987

American

Mary Elizabeth WinsteadMary Elizabeth Winstead
(Actress)

28 November 1984

American

Julianne MooreJulianne Moore
(Actress)

03 December 1960

American

Charlotte FlairCharlotte Flair
(Wrestler)

05 April 1986

American

Seth CurrySeth Curry
(Basketball Player)

23 August 1990

American

Michael C. HallMichael C. Hall
(Actor)

01 February 1971

American

Nina SimoneNina Simone
(Singer-songwriter, Composer)

21 February 1933

American

Andrew Johnson - 17 President of the United States of America From April 15, 1865 to March 4, 1869Andrew Johnson

29 December 1808

American

Britt RobertsonBritt Robertson
(Actress)

18 April 1990

American

Ava GardnerAva Gardner

24 December 1922

American

Dale EarnhardtDale Earnhardt
(Race car driver)

29 April 1951

American

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Chris PaulChris Paul
(Basketball Player)

06 May 1985

American

Jill WagnerJill Wagner
(Actress)

13 January 1979

American

Billy GrahamBilly Graham
(Evangelist)

07 November 1918

American

Jaime PresslyJaime Pressly
(Actress, Model)

30 July 1977

American

Braun StrowmanBraun Strowman
(Wrestler)

06 September 1983

American

Pam GrierPam Grier
(Actress)

26 May 1949

American

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Carson WentzCarson Wentz
(American Football Player)

30 December 1992

American

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

02 June 1977

American

Jeff HardyJeff Hardy
(Professional Wrestler)

31 August 1977

American

Chyler LeighChyler Leigh
(Actress)

10 April 1982

American

John ColtraneJohn Coltrane
(Jazz saxophonist and composer)

23 September 1926

American

Afeni ShakurAfeni Shakur
(Activist)

10 January 1947

American

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Randy TravisRandy Travis
(Country & Gospel Singer)

04 May 1959

American

Matt HardyMatt Hardy
(Professional Wrestler)

23 September 1974

American

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

10 October 1974

American

Roberta FlackRoberta Flack
(Singer, Pianist)

10 February 1937

American

Fantasia BarrinoFantasia Barrino
(Singer-Songwriter)

30 June 1984

American

Thomas SowellThomas Sowell
(Economist)

30 June 1930

American

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Robert ByrdRobert Byrd
(Politician)

20 November 1917

American

Jermaine DupriJermaine Dupri
(Rapper)

23 September 1972

American

Ronnie MilsapRonnie Milsap
(American singer)

16 January 1943

American

O. HenryO. Henry
(Short Story Writer)

11 September 1862

American

Scotty McCreeryScotty McCreery
(Singer)

09 October 1993

American

Tori AmosTori Amos
(Musician and Singer)

22 August 1963

American

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Mr BeastMr Beast
(YouTuber, Vlogger)

07 May 1998

American

Clay AikenClay Aiken
(Singer-Songwriter)

30 November 1978

American

Thelonious MonkThelonious Monk
(Jazz Pianist & Composer)

10 October 1917

American

Emily ProcterEmily Procter
(Actress)

08 October 1968

American

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

03 May 1979

American

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

15 November 1988

American

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Chris HughesChris Hughes
(Co-Founder of Facebook)

26 November 1983

American

Nash GrierNash Grier
(YouTuber, Vine Star)

28 December 1997

American

Hayes GrierHayes Grier
(Instagram Stars, YouTubers, Viners)

08 June 2000

American

Ben FoldsBen Folds

12 September 1966

American

Charlie DanielsCharlie Daniels
(Musician)

28 October 1936

American

Sean BridgersSean Bridgers
(Actor)

15 March 1968

American

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Howard CosellHoward Cosell
(Journalist)

25 March 1918

American

Sharon LawrenceSharon Lawrence
(Actress)

29 June 1961

American

Roman GabrielRoman Gabriel
(American Football Player)

05 August 1940

American

Art BellArt Bell
(Radio Personality)

17 June 1945

American

Murray HamiltonMurray Hamilton
(Actor)

24 March 1923

American

Soupy SalesSoupy Sales
(Comedian)

08 January 1926

American

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Rickey ThompsonRickey Thompson
(Youtube Star)

06 February 1996

American

Madisyn ShipmanMadisyn Shipman
(Actress, Singer)

20 November 2002

American

David BrinkleyDavid Brinkley
(American newscaster)

10 July 1920

American

Sierra McCormickSierra McCormick
(Actress)

28 October 1997

American

Street BudStreet Bud
(Hip-Hop Artist)

30 July 2004

American

Anna KooimanAnna Kooiman
(TV Journalist)

07 February 1984

American

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Britt NicoleBritt Nicole
(Singer, Songwriter)

02 August 1985

American

Eboni WilliamsEboni Williams
(Attorney & News Personality)

09 September 1988

American

Tez MengestuTez Mengestu
(Instagram Star, Model)

05 July 1997

American

Dutchess LattimoreDutchess Lattimore
(Tattoo Artist, TV Actress)

25 February 1984

American

Kennedy CymoneKennedy Cymone
(YouTuber)

29 November 1998

American

Kenneth NolandKenneth Noland
(Abstract Painter)

10 April 1924

American

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Beulah Louise HenryBeulah Louise Henry
(Lady Edison)

11 February 1887

American

Weston KouryWeston Koury
(YouNow Star)

07 January 2002

American

H2O DeliriousH2O Delirious
(YouTuber, Gamer)

02 May 1987

American

Pauletta WashingtonPauletta Washington
(Actress, Denzel Washington's wife)

28 September 1950

American

Daniel Little McFaddenDaniel McFadden
(Economist)

29 July 1937

American

Anna Julia CooperAnna Julia Cooper
(Author, Educator)

10 August 1858

American

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Jenelle EvansJenelle Evans
(TV Personality)

19 December 1991

American

A. R. AmmonsA. R. Ammons
(Poet)

18 February 1926

American

Skylynn FloydSkylynn Floyd
(YouTuber)

12 June 2009

American

Nick BeanNick Bean
(YouTuber, YouNower)

13 March 1995

American

Dahvie VanityDahvie Vanity
(Pop Singer)

05 September 1984

American

Erin RobinsonErin Robinson
(YouTuber, Entertainment Host)

28 March 1985

American

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Sydel CurrySydel Curry
(Volleyball Player)

20 October 1994

American

Austin PorterAustin Porter
(Singer, Dancer)

14 August 1997

American

Carter ReynoldsCarter Reynolds
(Vine Star, YouTuber)

24 May 1996

American

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