List of people from Hampton Roads, Virginia
Virginian jurisdictions most commonly associated with the Hampton Roads metropolitan areaThe following is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or closely associated with the Hampton Roads
Chesapeake
Hampton
Allen Iverson
Newport News
Michael Vick
Norfolk
Adam Anderson – driver of the Taz and Grave Digger Monster Trucks; son of Monster Truck driverDennis Anderson – driver of the Grave Digger Monster Truck in the Monster Jam seriesMason Andrews (1919–2006) – physician who delivered America's first in vitro baby; visionary leader of Norfolk's late 20th century renaissanceAnhayla (b. 1988) – singer-songwriterGordon Banks (b. 1955) – guitarist and music director for Marvin Gaye Al Barks (1936–2018) – Negro league baseball playerGary "U.S." Bonds (b. 1939) – singer-songwriterPlaxico Burress (b. 1977) – professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets William Harvey Carney (1840–1908) – African-American soldier of the American Civil War ; Medal of Honor recipient for his part in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry 's assault on Fort Wagner , South CarolinaKam Chancellor (b. 1988) – professional football safety for the Seattle Seahawks Clarence Clemons – saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen 's E Street BandAlex Cosmidis – Minor League baseball player and manager and Major League scoutWilliam Couper (1853–1942) – sculptorColgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. (1897–1981) – U.S. Representative ; Governor of Virginia ; Chancellor of the College of William and Mary ; third President of the University of Virginia Keyshawn Davis (b. 1999) – professional boxerMike D'Orso (b. 1953) – author, journalistCharles "Lefty" Driesell (1931–2024) – basketball coach at Davidson College , the University of Maryland, College Park , James Madison University , and Georgia State University Ryan Farish (b. 1974) – music composer, artist, publisher, and record executive of Rytone EntertainmentFlorian-Ayala Fauna – artist musician[ 3] Hank Foiles – from Norfolk, Major league All-Star in 1957; played for seven teams; finished his career in 1964 with the expansion Los Angeles AngelsWilliam Fuller (b. 1962) – professional football defensive end for the Houston Oilers , Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears Stephen Furst (1954–2017) – television actorGrant Gustin (b. 1990) – television actorHenry Howell (1920–1997) – Independent Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Lawrence "LoJo" Johnson (b. 1974) – Olympic pole vaulter, silver medalist in 2000General Norman Johnson (1943-2010) – R&B musicianKishi Bashi (b. 1975) – indie rock violinist; solo musician; tour member of Of Montreal and Regina Spektor Naomi Long Madgett (1923–2020) – poetMae – indie rock bandThomas W. Moss, Jr. (1928–2015) – Democratic Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates , 1992–2000Wayne Newton (b. 1942) – aka "Mr. Las Vegas"; singer and songwriterTim Reid (b. 1944) – television actor, director, and film executiveJodi Rell (b. 1946) – Republican Governor of Connecticut , 2004–2011Joseph Jenkins Roberts (1809–1876) – first President of Liberia Dave Robertson (1889–1970) – from Norfolk, two-time National League home run leader; hit .500 in 1917 World Series; hit .287 over nine seasons with the Giants, Cubs and Pirates; product of Norfolk Academy; played four sports at Wake Forest and NC State; managed the minor league Norfolk Tars for several years in the 1920sLarry Sabato (b. 1952) – political pundit and professor at the University of Virginia Ed Schultz (1954–2018) – pundit and TV personality for MSNBC Deborah Shelton (b. 1948) – actress; Miss USA 1970, first runner-up in Miss Universe contestJohn Wesley Shipp (b. 1956) – television actorBruce Smith (b. 1963) – Pro Football Hall of Fame player for the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins Joe Smith (b. 1975) – professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers Keely Smith (1928–2017) – nightclub singer, wife and stage partner of Louis Prima Margaret Sullavan (1909–1960) – actress and wife of Leland Hayward Chuck Swirsky – Chicago Bulls radio play-by-play announcer, previously with Toronto Raptors Littleton Waller Tazewell (1774–1860) – U.S. Representative , U.S. Senator and Governor of Virginia Antoine Thompson – cornerback with the St. Louis Rams Scott Travis (b. 1961) – drummer for rock band Judas Priest John Paul Vann (1924–1972) – U.S. soldier and civilian active in VietnamMarc Vann (b. 1954) – actorBrandon Vera (b. 1977) – mixed martial artist, currently signed to UFC Gene Vincent (1935–1971) – rock-a-billy artist recorded the hit "Be-Bop-a-Lula "Ben Watson (b. 1980) – football player for the New England Patriots Ernie Watts (b. 1945) – composer, jazz saxophonist, and long-time touring member of The Rolling Stones Joe Weatherly (1922–1964) – NASCAR driverPernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker (b. 1964) – boxer ; 1984 Olympic gold medalist, professional champion in four weight classesThomas Wilkins (b. 1954) – orchestra conductor, music director of the Omaha Symphony Orchestra Patrick Wilson (b. 1973) – actorDavid Wright (b. 1982) – professional baseball player for the New York Mets [ 4] Rob Estes (b. 1963) – actor
Portsmouth
Missy Elliott Chad Hugo
Suffolk
James Avery Mike Tomlin
Virginia Beach
Gabby Douglas Daniel Hudson Darryl Monroe Mark Ruffalo Pusha T Rhea Seehorn Pharrell Williams Ryan Zimmerman
Corey Ashe (b. 1986) – professional soccer player for the Houston DynamoWade Barrett (b. 1976) – professional soccer player for the Houston DynamoFelicia Barton (b. 1982) – semi-finalist on American Idol Kharlton Belmar (b. 1992) – professional soccer player for Portland Timbers 2Rudy Boesch (1928–2019) – retired Navy SEAL and contestant on Survivor Jamelle Bouie (b. 1987) – journalist, New York Times Bill Bray (b. 1983) – MLB player[ 7] Jon Busch (b. 1976) – Hampton Roads Mariner; Major League SoccerCurtis Bush (b. 1962) – kickboxerDarren Caskey (b. 1974) – Hampton Roads Mariner; Tottenham Hotspur; ReadingGabby Douglas (b. 1995) – Olympic gymnastics gold medalistD.J. Dozier (b. 1965) – football / baseball from Virginia Beach; Penn State All-American, first-round NFL draft 14th pick by Minnesota Vikings who was also drafted by major league baseball by the Detroit Tigers in the 18th round in 1983 (459th overall)Jason Dubois (b. 1979) – MLB player[ 8] Genesis the Greykid – artist, creative, poet, writerPercy Harvin (b. 1988) – NFL playerMichael Hearst (b. 1972) – author, musician, and composerAngela Hucles (b. 1978) – sports executive and former professional soccer playerDaniel Hudson (b. 1987) – MLB player[ 9] Jay Hoffman (b. 1951) – coached Hampton Roads Mariners; played professionally in the Canadian National Soccer LeagueBubba Jenkins (b. 1988) – NCAA wrestling national champion and MMA fighter[ 10] Roy Lassiter (b. 1969) – Hampton Roads Mariner; Major League Soccer; USA National TeamB. J. Leiderman (b. 1956) – composer of themes for NPR showsMarc Leishman (b. 1983) – professional golferDarin Lewis (b. 1976) – Hampton Roads Mariner; MLS New York MetroStarsEJ Manuel (b. 1990) – NFL quarterback for the Oakland Raiders Evan Marriott – actor in Joe Millionaire [ 11] Bob McDonnell (b. 1954) – former Governor of Virginia[ 12] [ 13] [ 14] Shane McFaul (b. 1986) – Hampton Roads Mariner; Republic of Ireland U21Ryan McGinness (b. 1972) – artistDarryl Monroe (b. 1986) – professional basketball player, 2016 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP Guy Morgan (b. 1960), former NBA playerShawn Morimando (b. 1992) – MLB player[ 15] Lenda Murray (b. 1962) – IFBB professional bodybuilder[ 16] Jamia Nash (b. 1996) – singer, actressJuice Newton (b. 1952) – singer, songwriterDerrick Nnadi (b. 1996) – NFL defensive tacklePusha T (b. 1977) – rapper[ 17] Neil Ramírez (b. 1989) – MLB player[ 18] J.R. Reid (b. 1968) – NBA playerMark Reynolds (b. 1983) – third baseman/first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles from Virginia Beach; drafted in 2004 by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 16th round (476th overall)Pat Robertson (1930–2023) – television preacherDavid Robinson (b. 1965) – 10x All-Star, NBA MVP, 2x NBA Champion, 2x Olympic gold medalist, member of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame , briefly grew up in Virginia Beach[ 19] Aaron Rouse (b. 1984) – NFL playerMark Ruffalo (b. 1967) – Oscar-nominated actor; raised in Virginia BeachTodd Schnitt (b. 1966) – radio personalityHerbert Scott (b. 1953) – Kellam High School , Virginia Union University , Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman in NFL for 10 seasons, 3× Pro Bowl, 2× First-team All-Pro, winner of Super Bowl XIIRhea Seehorn (b. 1972) – actress known for role as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul Julie Shiflet (b. 1972) – professional tennis playerScott Sizemore (b. 1985) – MLB player[ 20] Chris Taylor (b. 1990) – MLB playerIan Thomas (b. 1987) – MLB player[ 21] Shamarko Thomas (b. 1991) – Pittsburgh Steelers safety and 111th pick overall in the 2013 NFL draft ; starred at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia BeachTimbaland (b. 1972) – music producer[ 22] Lil Tracy (b. 1995) – rapper, singer and songwriterTurnover – indie rock bandTravis Wall (b. 1987) – choreographer and contestant on So You Think You Can Dance Matthew E. White (b. 1982) – songwriter and producerElizabeth Williams (b. 1993), played college basketball at Duke University , WNBA player for Atlanta Dream [ 23] Matt Williams (b. 1971) – MLB player[ 24] Pharrell Williams (b. 1973) – rapper, singer, record producer, composer and fashion designerGlenn Yates Jr. (1927–2022) – architect and Virginia state legislatorHunter Yeany (b. 2005) – racing driverGlenn Youngkin (b. 1966) – elected governor of Virginia in 2021[ 25] Ryan Zimmerman (b. 1984) – MLB player[ 26]
Williamsburg
York County
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