Famous People From Ohio
With Columbus as its capital, Ohio is an eastern state of the United States of America which is situated in the Great Lakes Region. Having derived its name from the Ohio River, it is historically known as ‘The Buckeye State’ named after its buckeye trees. It is often described as ‘the heart of it all’ as it enjoys a great geographical location that has confirmed to be of immense value for economic growth and development. It is the 7th most populous state of the country, although it is just the 34th largest by area. Many famous pioneers like the inventor of the light bulb-Thomas Edison to the first man to step on the moon- Neil Armstrong, were all born in the state of Ohio. Various entertainers such as Halle Berry, Drew Carey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Nancy Cartwright and Katie Holmes are from Ohio. Ohio is famous for producing remarkable athletes such as LeBron James, Jack Nicklaus, and Cy Young as well. Even one of the most legendary and iconic movie directors of all time, Steven Spielberg was born in the state of Ohio. Presenting to you, a full-list of accomplishers who are from Ohio.
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Birthdate: December 30, 1984
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'9" (206 cm)
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Stephen Curry(Professional Basketball Player Who is Regarded as the Greatest Shooter in NBA History)
Birthdate: March 14, 1988
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: August 5, 1930
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: August 25, 2012
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Steven Spielberg(One of the Most Influential Personalities in the History of Cinema & Hollywood's Best Known Director)
Birthdate: December 18, 1946
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Thomas Edison(Inventor of Phonograph, Motion Picture Camera and Early Version of the Electric Light Bulb)
Birthdate: February 11, 1847
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: October 18, 1931
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Halle Berry(Only African-American Woman To Win Oscar for Best Actress)
Birthdate: August 14, 1966
Sun Sign: Leo
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Paul Newman(One of the Most Influential Actors of 20th-Century)
Birthdate: January 26, 1925
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: September 26, 2008
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: March 14, 1997
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 4'8" (142 cm)
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John Legend(Best Known for His Debut Album 'Get Lifted' and 'Once Again')
Birthdate: December 28, 1978
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: April 27, 1822
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: July 23, 1885
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Doris Day(One of the Biggest Film Stars of Golden Age of Hollywood )
Birthdate: April 3, 1922
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: May 13, 2019
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Dave Grohl(Founder of the Rock Band 'Foo Fighters')
Birthdate: January 14, 1969
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: August 19, 1871
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: January 30, 1948
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Randy Savage(One of the Greatest Pro Wrestlers Who Ever Lived)
Birthdate: November 15, 1952
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: May 20, 2011
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Guy Fieri(American Restaurateur and Host of Several 'Food Network' Television Shows)
Birthdate: January 22, 1968
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: February 1, 1901
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: August 16, 1960
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Kid Cudi(Rapper who Rose to Fame with His Debut Mixtape 'A Kid Named Cudi')
Birthdate: January 30, 1984
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Martin Sheen
(Best Known for His Role in the Film 'Apocalypse Now' and TV Series 'The West Wing')
Birthdate: August 3, 1940
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Mike Mizanin(American Professional Wrestler and Reality TV Personality)
Birthdate: October 8, 1980
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Tracy Chapman(Known for Her Hit Singles 'Fast Car', 'Talkin' 'bout a Revolution' and 'Baby Can I Hold You')
Birthdate: March 30, 1964
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Brooklyn Decker(Actress & Model Known for Her Films: ‘Just Go with It’ and ‘What to Expect When You're Expecting’)
Birthdate: April 12, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: June 28, 1974
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: July 27, 1980
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: January 21, 1940
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: October 11, 1966
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: March 4, 2019
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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DaBaby(Rapper Known for His Albums 'Baby on Baby', 'Kirk' & 'Blame It on Baby')
Birthdate: December 22, 1991
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Katt Williams(Stand-Up Comedian and Actor Known for His Role as ‘Money Mike’ in the Film ‘Friday After Next’)
Birthdate: September 2, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: November 29, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: March 2, 1982
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Birthdate: February 18, 1931
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: August 5, 2019
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Dean Martin(One of the Most Popular and Enduring American Entertainers of the Mid-20th Century)
Birthdate: June 7, 1917
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: December 25, 1995
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Chrissie Hynde(Musician and Lead Vocalist, Guitarist, and Primary Songwriter of the Rock Band ‘Pretenders’)
Birthdate: September 7, 1951
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: February 8, 1820
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: February 14, 1891
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Lili Reinhart(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Betty Cooper’ in the TV Series ‘Riverdale’)
Birthdate: September 13, 1996
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Alexa Bliss(Professional Wrestler: Two-time SmackDown Women's Champion)
Birthdate: August 9, 1991
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
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Pete Rose
(Baseball Outfielder, Infielder, Manager)
Birthdate: April 14, 1941
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: December 18, 1978
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Dorothy Dandridge(The First African-American Film Star to be Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress,)
Birthdate: November 9, 1922
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: September 8, 1965
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Carmen Electra(Actress, Model and Singer Known for Her Role as ‘Lani McKenzie’ in the TV Series ‘Baywatch’)
Birthdate: April 20, 1972
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Charles Woodson
(Football player)
Birthdate: October 7, 1976
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: September 15, 1857
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: March 8, 1930
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Ed O’Neill(Actor & Comedian Best Known for His Portrayal of 'Al Bundy' in the Fox Network Sitcom ‘Married...With Children’)
Birthdate: April 12, 1946
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Trippie Redd(Best Known for His Lead single 'Love Scars' from His Mixtape 'A Love Letter to You')
Birthdate: June 18, 1999
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: November 15, 1951
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: January 29, 1843
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: September 14, 1901
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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LeBron James Jr.(American Basketball Player and the Eldest Son of Professional Basketball Player LeBron James)
Birthdate: October 6, 2004
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Travis Kelce
(American Football Player)
Birthdate: October 5, 1989
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
Birthdate: November 19, 1831
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: September 19, 1881
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Adrianne Palicki(Actress Known for Her TV Series: 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D')
Birthdate: May 6, 1983
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: November 2, 1865
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: August 2, 1923