These 10 Celebrities Hail From Some Of New Hampshire's Most Charming Small Towns
By Ken MacGray|Updated on March 22, 2024(Originally published April 19, 2023)
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Ken MacGray
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Hey! I'm a freelance writer and guidebook author. I've authored "New Hampshire's 52 With A View - A Hiker's Guide", serve as editor of Appalachian Mountain Club's "Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide", and and am co-editor of the "White Mountain Guide", also for AMC. I'm currently beginning work on the 6th Edition of AMC's Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide, which will be published in 2025. I live in southern New Hampshire and can usually be found wandering throughout the state's mountains and forests.
The Granite State has a long list of famous people from its early history, especially the politicians who helped shape the state and the country at large. Some of these figures have been memorialized in statue form and in paintings. Some famous people from New Hampshire, however, are famous in other ways, and you may not realize they have roots here.
Saturday Night Live alumnus Seth Meyers, while not born there, began living in Bedford at age 10. he is now the host of the Emmy award-nominated Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC and one of the most famous people from NH.
Like Seth Meyers, fellow comedian and another one of the most famous New Hampshire celebrities, Sarah Silverman also hails from Bedford and was born there. Her comedy, acting, and writing have garnered her widespread attention and accolades.
Ronnie James Dio rose to fame during the '70s and '80s as the vocalist for Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and his own band, Dio. He is regarded as one of the best metal singers ever. His hometown of Portsmouth is a very walkable town that's always worth visiting.
This star catcher from Charlestown made his name with the Boston Red Sox during the 1970s. His game-winning home run during the 1975 World Series is a lasting image in sports history.
From Easton, Miller is a champion ski racer and world-class athlete. He's participated in the Winter Olympics five times and has won six medals, including one gold.
A folk and blues singer for over 60 years, Tom Rush has also helped many other artists to gain fame, including James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Jackson Browne.
The Da Vinci Code is probably the most widely known of this author's thrillers. This book and two others have also been adapted into feature films. Check out some of the best things to do in Dan Brown's hometown of Exeter. He's one of the most celebrated celebrities from NH.
Born in Peterborough and raised in Hancock, Sam Huntington is known for his TV and film acting. His highest profile role was playing Jimmy Olsen in Superman Returns.
Born in Derry, this astronaut who famously hit a golf ball on the moon was also the first American in space. He was also the oldest person to visit our Earth's satellite.
