ActorsHalle Berry- Halle was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was first famous as a runner-up in Miss USA. She is famous for being the first African American female to win a Academy Award.
Margaret Hamilton- Margaret was an actress in hundreds of films, but most of you may know her for her role as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. Steven Spielberg- Unlike the previously mentioned, Steven is not an actor. He is however one of the most famous directors in the world. He directed ET, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, and Lincoln, just to name a few. He has won 126 various awards. |
MusiciansDave Grohl- Dave was born in Warren, Ohio by Younstown. His two most famous bands are Nirvana and The Foo Fighters. Dave has won 12 Grammy Awards.
The Black Keys- This two-man group was born in Akron, Ohio. They are a very young group, but have already won 7 Grammy Awards. Gary LeVox & Jay DeMarcus- This Columbus twosome is 2/3's of the group Rascal Flatts. This country group has had an amazing career with 12 number 1's, and they have also won countless awards. |
the ArtsMaya Lin- Maya Lin is a famous designer who was born in Athens, Ohio. Maya is most famous for designing the Vietnam Memorial and the Civil Rights Memorial.
Toni Morrison- Toni is an author and a poet born in Lorain, Ohio. She is most famous for her book, Beloved. This book won her the Pulitzer Prize. She has also been awarded the Nobel Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. R.L. Stine- R.L. was born in Columbus, Ohio. He later went on to attend OSU. R.L. is most famous for writing the children's series, Goosebumps. |
Make Me LaughDrew Carey- Drew was born in Parma, Ohio and has a passion for the state of Ohio. He started out as a comedian, but has gone on to have a successful television career, and today is the host of The Price is Right.
Nancy Cartwright- Nancy was born in Dayton, Ohio and attended Ohio University. She is most famous for being the voice of Bart Simpson on the long-running cartoon, The Simpsons. Molly Shannon- Molly is a "superstar" born in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She is best known for her roles on Saturday Night Live. Molly has been involved in many other shows and movies, a recent one being Hotel Transylvania. In her free time, she even writes children's books. |