Famous People From Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania is one of the most densely populated states in the whole of United States. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Harrisburg and Reading are some of the cities situated in this state. The state is also a tourism hub and travel enthusiasts from different parts of the globe arrive here in large numbers every year. Acclaimed Hollywood actor Will Smith, singers Taylor Swift, P!nk, Eve and Bret Michaels are a few famous individuals from the state of Pennsylvania. Academy Award winning Actor Will Smith’s contribution to cinema cannot be described in just a few words. ‘The Pursuit Of Happiness’, ‘Ali’, ‘Hancock’ and ‘Hitch’ are some of his acclaimed works. Singers ‘Taylor Swift’ and ‘P!nk’ have produced several chartbusters and have a fan base in almost every part of the globe. Taylor’s singles like ‘Shake it Off’, ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Blank Space’ are popular among music lovers from several countries. He has acted Here are a few other eminent personalities from Pennsylvania you didn’t know about.
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Kobe Bryant(One of the Greatest Basketball Players of All Time)
Birthdate: August 23, 1978
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: January 26, 2020
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
2
Taylor Swift(Pop Icon & One of the Best-Selling Musicians of All Time)
Birthdate: December 13, 1989
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: September 25, 1968
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: July 6, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Andy Warhol(Visual Artist & Film Director Who was a Leading Figure in the Visual Art Movement Known as Pop Art)
Birthdate: August 6, 1928
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: February 22, 1987
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Grace Kelly(Former Actress and Princess Consort of Monaco (1956 - 1982))
Birthdate: November 12, 1929
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: September 14, 1982
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Pink(Singer and Songwriter Known for Her Rock-Influenced Pop Songs, Distinctive Raspy Voice and Acrobatic Stage Presence)
Birthdate: September 8, 1979
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: August 21, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: October 12, 1999
Height: 7'1" (216 cm)
Birthdate: September 30, 2002
Sun Sign: Libra
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Richard Gere(Actor Best Known for His Films: 'American Gigolo', 'Pretty Woman' and 'Chicago')
Birthdate: August 31, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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James Stewart(American Actor Known for His Distinctive Drawl and Everyman Screen Persona)
Birthdate: May 20, 1908
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: July 2, 1997
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Lil Uzi Vert(Rapper Known for His Debut Single "Money Longer")
Birthdate: July 31, 1995
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Noam Chomsky(A Major Figure in Analytic Philosophy Who is Also Known as 'The Father of Modern Linguistics')
Birthdate: December 7, 1928
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Tina Fey(Actress & Comedian Best Known for Her Work in Comedy Sketch Series 'Saturday Night Live')
Birthdate: May 18, 1970
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Joan Jett(Founder of the Rock Band 'The Runaways' & Frontwoman of 'Joan Jett & the Blackhearts')
Birthdate: September 22, 1958
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Joe Montana(One of the Greatest Quarterbacks in the History of the National Football League)
Birthdate: June 11, 1956
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Kurt Angle(Former American Professional Wrestler and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Birthdate: December 9, 1968
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Joe Namath(Former American Football Player Who Played as a Quarterback)
Birthdate: May 31, 1943
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: November 29, 1832
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: March 6, 1888
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Mac Miller(Rapper Known for His Debut Studio Album 'Blue Slide Park')
Birthdate: January 19, 1992
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: September 7, 2018
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: January 5, 1975
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Lil Peep(A Leading Figure of the Mid–late 2010s Emo Rap Scene)
Birthdate: November 1, 1996
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: November 15, 2017
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Amanda Seyfried(Actress Who Rose to Fame With Her Role in Films: 'Mean Girls' and 'Mamma Mia!')
Birthdate: December 3, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: September 10, 1929
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: September 25, 2016
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Fred Rogers(Television Host and Creator of the Preschool Television Series 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood')
Birthdate: March 20, 1928
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: February 27, 2003
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Dan Marino(Former American Football Player and One of the Greatest Quarterbacks in NFL History)
Birthdate: September 15, 1961
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Birthdate: October 22, 1952
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Michael Keaton(American Actor Best Known for Portraying Superhero 'Batman' in the films 'Batman' and 'Batman Returns')
Birthdate: September 5, 1951
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: August 23, 1912
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: February 2, 1996
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: May 24, 1944
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Daniel Boone(American Frontiersman and One of the First Folk Heroes of the United States)
Birthdate: November 2, 1734
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: September 26, 1820
Birthdate: July 8, 1958
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Miles Teller( Actor Known for His Films: 'Whiplash', 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Divergent' Film Series)
Birthdate: February 20, 1987
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: May 17, 1956
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: January 9, 2022
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Marshmello(DJ Famous for Wearing a Helmet Resembling a Marshmallow)
Birthdate: May 19, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Jayne Mansfield(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Rita Marlowe’ in the Broadway Play 'Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?)
Birthdate: April 19, 1933
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: June 29, 1967
Birthdate: May 23, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: November 21, 1969
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Charles Bronson(American Actor Best Known for Playing the Role of Police Officers, Gunfighters and Vigilantes)
Birthdate: November 13, 1921
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: August 30, 2003
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Mark Cuban(Owner of the 'Dallas Mavericks' Team of NBA)
Birthdate: July 31, 1958
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Trent Reznor(American Rock Singer Who was Frontman and Founder of the Industrial Rock Band 'Nine Inch Nails')
Birthdate: May 17, 1965
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: June 13, 1986
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: January 29, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: November 18, 1986
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Pete Maravich(American Professional Basketball Player and One of the Best Ball Handlers of All Time)
Birthdate: June 22, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: January 5, 1988
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Todd Rundgren(Multi-instrumentalist and Member of The Rock Band 'Utopia")
Birthdate: June 22, 1948
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Krysten Ritter(Actress Best Known for Her TV Series: 'Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23' and 'Jessica Jones')
Birthdate: December 16, 1981
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Sharon Stone(Famous for Her Role in the Movies 'Basic Instinct' and 'Casino")
Birthdate: March 10, 1958
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Billie Holiday(One of the Greatest Jazz Singers from the 1930s to the 1950s)
Birthdate: April 7, 1915
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: July 17, 1959
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: March 20, 1904
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: August 18, 1990
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Meek Mill(Rapper Known for His Debut Album 'Dreams & Nightmares' which Peaked at No.2 at The US Billboard 200)
Birthdate: May 6, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)