You May Be Surprised To Learn These 20 Famous People Are From Maryland

Not many people know that numerous celebrities are from Maryland. Some born, some raised, and some are super famous which make up the list below. From musicians to TV personalities to movie stars, and more, we’ve got so many talented celebrities representing our state. Here are 20 famous people from Maryland and you might be surprised by some of them. I know I was. Read on for more.

1) Edward Norton

This movie star was born in Boston and raised in Columbia, MD. He graduated from Wilde Lake Highschool in 1987.

2) William H. Macy

Although this Shameless actor was born in Miami, he actually grew up in Cumberland and graduated from Allegany High School.

3) Montel Williams

Montel was born in Baltimore and grew up in Linthicum.

4) Mike Rowe

This Dirty Jobs star was born and raised in Baltimore, and at one time sang professionally with the Baltimore Opera.

5) Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada is another celebrity who was born in Baltimore. She attended the Baltimore School for the Arts and majored in dance and theatre.

6) Kathie Lee Gifford

Though she was born in France, Kathy Lee Gifford actually grew up in Bowie and attended Bowie High School.

7) Toni Braxton

This singer was born in Severn and attended Bowie State University before deciding to pursue music.

8) Julie Bowen

This Modern Family star was born in Baltimore and attended Calvert School, followed by Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills.

9) JC Chasez

This former N'SYNC member was born in DC and grew up in Bowie. He attended Bowie High School.

10) Lewis Black

This hilarious comedian was born in DC and raised in Silver Spring. He graduated from Springbrook High School in 1966.

11) Ginuwine

Ginuwine was born in DC and grew up in Forestville. He graduated from Prince George's Community College in Largo with a paralegal associate's degree.

12) Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn was born in DC, raised in Takoma Park, and attended Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring.

13) Anna Farris

This funny actress was born in Baltimore and lived there until age six.

14) Joel and Benji Madden

Joel and Benji Madden, of the former band Good Charlotte, are twins who grew up in Waldorf. They attended La Plata High School.

15) Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia was born in New York City but grew up in several states, including Maryland. She graduated from the Holton-Arms School in Bethesda.

16) Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence was born in Germany but lived in Maryland during his teen years. He attended High School in Landover and Fort Washington.

17) Joan Jett

Joan was born in Pennsylvania and her family moved to Rockville in 1967. She attended Randolph Junior High and Wheaton High School.

18) Spike Jonze

Director Spike Jonze was born in Rockville and grew up in Bethesda. He attended Walt Whitman High School.

19) Tori Amos

At age 2, this musician's family moved to Baltimore from North Carolina. She grew up in Rockville and Silver Spring before moving to LA at age 21.

20) Christina Milian

Christina Milian grew up in Waldorf until the age of 13.

If you thought this article was interesting, check out this YouTube video by Jake Lee with some fun facts about Maryland that might surprise you.

https://youtu.be/w2Zm_rNHWo8

Babe Ruth was also a native son and is one of the most famous people from Baltimore. This museum in Maryland is dedicated to his legacy and we recommend that you visit at least once.

Are there any other celebrities from Maryland that you know of? Did you attend school with any of them? Share in the comments!