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This is a list of famous people and celebrities that were either born in or have lived in the [[Hampton Roads, Virginia|Hampton Roads]] area of [[Virginia]].


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===Chesapeake===
[[File:Hampton Roads (Virginia) - Location.svg|thumb|300px|[[Virginia]]n jurisdictions most commonly associated with the [[Hampton Roads]] metropolitan area]]
*[[Stewart Copeland]], drummer for rock band [[The Police]] and jazz ensemble [[Animal Logic]], grew up in Chesapeake as the son of a [[CIA]] agent; brother Ian founded the Backstage Cafe chain of restaurants, one of which was located at the NorVa Theatre.
The following is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or closely associated with the '''[[Hampton Roads]]''' metropolitan area.
*[[Michael Cuddyer]], professional [[baseball]] [[third baseman]] for the [[Minnesota Twins]] (born in Norfolk, raised in Chesapeake).
*[[Kenny Easley]], professional football player with the [[Seattle Seahawks]].
*[[Alonzo Mourning]], professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Miami Heat]].
*Darren Perry, football player with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].
*[[Ricky Rudd]], professional [[NASCAR]] race car driver.
*[[B.J. Upton]], professional [[baseball]] [[shortstop]] for the [[Tampa Bay Devil Rays]] (born in Norfolk, raised in Chesapeake).
*[[Justin Upton]], B.J.'s younger brother, a professional [[baseball]] player drafted #1 overall in 2005 by the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]]. (B.J. was the #2 overall pick in 2002.)
*[[David Wright]], professional [[baseball]] starting third basemen for the [[New York Mets]]


===Hampton===
==Chesapeake==
* [[James Anderson (American football)|James Anderson]] – [[Carolina Panthers]] linebacker and 88th overall pick in the [[2006 NFL Draft]]
*[[Steve Earle]], popular country-rock musician and songwriter was born at [[Fort Monroe]].
*Shaun Gayle, professional football player with the [[San Diego Chargers]].
*[[Ed Beard (football player)|Ed Beard]] (1939–2023) – professional [[American football|football]] player for the [[San Francisco 49ers]]
*[[Dré Bly]] (b. 1977) – professional football player with the [[Denver Broncos]]
*Chris Hanburger, popular [[Washington Redskins]] player in the 1970s.
*[[Randy Blythe]] (b. 1971) – vocalist and lyricist for [[groove metal]] band [[Lamb of God (band)|Lamb of God]]
*Mike Husted, former kicker for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] and [[Oakland Raiders]]
*[[Michael Copon]] (b. 1982) – star of ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'' and winner of VH1's ''[[But Can They Sing?]]''
*[[Allen Iverson]], professional [[basketball]] player; [[Point guard]] for the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]; born in Hampton, raised in Newport News (but attended Bethel High School by using a friend's Hampton address). Mother and "adopted" father live in separate houses in the Marlbank community of York County.
*[[Chris Crocker (football player)|Chris Crocker]] (b. 1980) – professional football player with the [[Atlanta Falcons]]
*[[Dwight Stephenson]], NFL Hall of Famer for the [[Miami Dolphins]].
*[[Michael Cuddyer]] (b. 1979) – professional baseball [[right fielder]] for the [[New York Mets]]
*[[Ras-I Dowling]] – [[New England Patriots]] cornerback 2011–present
*[[Deon Dyer]] – [[Miami Dolphins]] running back 2003–2004
*[[Kenny Easley]] (b. 1959) – professional football player with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] and Pro-Football Hall of Fame Member
*[[Jeff Falk]] – [[NASCAR]] driver
*[[DeAngelo Hall]] (b. 1983) – professional football [[cornerback]] for the [[Washington Redskins]]
*[[Grant Holloway]] (b. 1997) – from Chesapeake (Grassfield High School) and University of Florida; won silver in the 2020 Olympics<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.alligator.org/article/2021/08/holloway-wins-first-olympic-medal-in-110-meter-hurdles | title=Holloway wins first Olympic medal in 110-meter hurdles }}</ref>
*[[The Last Bison]] – indie folk group
*[[Ashton Lewis]] (b. 1972) – NASCAR driver
*[[Alonzo Mourning]] (b. 1970) – professional basketball player for the [[Miami Heat]]
*[[Darren Perry]] (b. 1968) – football player with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]
*[[Jay Pharoah]] (b. 1987) – actor, comedian, cast member of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
*[[Chris Richardson]] (b. 1984) – ''[[American Idol]]'' season 5 top 5 finalist
*[[Ricky Rudd]] (b. 1956) – professional NASCAR race car driver
*[[Josh Rupe]] (b. 1982) – professional baseball pitcher for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]]
*[[Elton Sawyer]] (b. 1959) – NASCAR driver
*[[Donald Spitz]] – controversial Christian anti-abortion activist
*[[Eric Stanley (violinist)|Eric Stanley]] (b. 1991) – violinist and composer
*[[Darryl Tapp]] – [[Seattle Seahawks]] player and 63rd pick overall in the [[2006 NFL Draft]]
*[[B. J. Upton]] (b. 1984) – professional baseball [[shortstop]] for the [[Tampa Bay Rays]]; drafted #2 overall in 2002
*[[Justin Upton]] (b. 1987) – professional baseball player drafted #1 overall in 2005 by the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]]
*[[Adrienne Warren]] (b. 1987) – professional singer, actress and dancer; portrayed Lorrell Robinson in the 2010 national tour of ''[[Dreamgirls]]''; singer for [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]]
*[[David Wright]] (b. 1982) – professional baseball starting third baseman for the [[New York Mets]]


===Newport News===
==Hampton==
[[File:Allen Iverson headshot.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Allen Iverson]]]]
*[[Pearl Bailey]], Tony award winning actress ([[Hello, Dolly! (musical)|Hello Dolly!]]), singer
*[[Xavier Adibi]] – linebacker with the [[Houston Texans]]
* Larry Bethea, late professional football player for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] was a standout at Ferguson High School and a Parade All-American.
*[[Robert Banks (American football)|Robert Banks]] – NFL defensive end
*[[Blessid Union of Souls]], rock band that lived and played in [[Newport News]] for many years; had hit song "Oh, Virginia" that extolled [[Hampton Roads]].
*[[Aaron Brooks]], professional [[American football|football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]].
*[[Macey Brooks]] – wide receiver for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and [[Chicago Bears]]
*[[Elton Brown]] (b. 1982) – former professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals
*Joyce Bulifant, comedic actress who gained fame on 1950s and 60s TV shows.
*[[Ronald Curry]] (b. 1979) – professional football player for the [[Oakland Raiders]]
*[[Robert Cray]], blues guitarist, began his musical career as a student at Denbigh High School.
*[[DRAM (rapper)|DRAM]] (b. 1988) – musician
*Frankie Faison, film actor featured in [[Silence of The Lambs]], [[White Chicks]], [[Gods and Generals]], "Hanibal," [[Do The Right Thing]], [[Coming to America]], [[Mississippi Burning]], and [[The Money Pit]].
*[[Steve Earle]] (b. 1955) – popular country-rock musician and songwriter
*[[Ella Fitzgerald]], [[jazz]] [[singer]].
*[[Chris Ellis (American football)|Chris Ellis]] – practice team member for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]
*[[The Five Keys]], popular soul and doo-wop act in the 1950s; featuring Newport News locals Ripley Ingram, Bernie West, and Rudy West.
*[[La'Keshia Frett]] – professional basketball player and coach
*[[Ava Gardner]], popular movie actress born in Smithfield, N.C. and raised in Newport News.
*[[Shaun Gayle]] (b. 1962) – professional football player with the [[San Diego Chargers]]
*[[Johnny Gilbert]], announcer for the hit television quiz show [[Jeopardy!]]
*[[Chris Hanburger]] (b. 1941) – popular [[Washington Redskins]] player in the 1970s
*Gary Hudson, Warwick High School graduate and actor featured in numerous TV series and the film [[Road House]] with [[Patrick Swayze]].
*[[Dwight Hollier]] (b. 1969) – professional football player with the [[Miami Dolphins]] and the [[Indianapolis Colts]]
*Henry Jordan, Warwick High graduate who became an NFL Hall of Famer after many seasons with the [[Green Bay Packers]].
*[[Michael Husted|Mike Husted]] (b. 1970) – former kicker for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], [[Oakland Raiders]], and [[Washington Redskins]]
*Leroy Keyes, standout running back for [[Purdue University]] and the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].
*[[Weldon Irvine]] (1943–2002) – musician
*[[Hazel R. O'Leary]], Huntington High School graduate and former Secretary of Energy under President [[Bill Clinton]]; currently President of [[Fisk University]].
*[[Allen Iverson]] (b. 1975) – former professional basketball player
*Austin Roberts, singer and songwriter who had top 10 hits with "Somthing's Wrong With Me" and "Rocky" in the 1970s.
*[[John P. Jumper]] (b. 1945) – former Chief of Staff of the US Air Force
*Norm Snead, record-breaking quarterback for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].
*[[Todd Kelly]] (b. 1970) – professional football player for the [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[Cincinnati Bengals]], and [[Atlanta Falcons]]
*[[William Styron]] - author of ''[[The Confessions of Nat Turner]]'' and ''[[Sophie's Choice]]''.
*[[Al Toon]], NFL great who played for the [[New York Jets]].
*[[Jerod Mayo]] (b. 1986) – professional football player with the [[New England Patriots]] drafted 10th overall in 2008
*[[Francena McCorory]] (b. 1988) – member of 2012 gold medal Olympic women's 4x400 team
*[[Michael Vick]], professional [[American football|football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Atlanta Falcons]].
*[[Dwight Stephenson]] (b. 1957) – professional football player for the [[Miami Dolphins]] and member of the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]]
*[[Wolfman Jack]], aka Robert Smith, radio personality who began his professional career as "Daddy Jules" at WYOU (AM), Newport News, in 1960. (Note: many web sites, including Wikipedia, claim Wolfman Jack began his career at either KCIJ in Shreveport, La. or XERF in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico. See the Radio Hall of Fame site at http://www.radiohof.org/discjockey/wolfmanjack.html or Wolfman Jack's autobiography "''Have Mercy!''" for authentication.)
*[[Tyrod Taylor]] (b.1989) – NFL quarterback for the [[New York Giants]]
*[[Dwight White]] (1949–2008) – defensive end on the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] during their 1970s glory years
*[[Jimmy F. Williams]] (b. 1984) – professional football player with the [[Atlanta Falcons]]
*[[Steve Wilson (jazz musician)|Steve Wilson]] – jazz musician, alto and soprano saxophones, flute; composer
*[[Antwoine Womack]] – drafted by [[New England Patriots]] in 2002
*[[Roy Wooten|Roy "Future Man" Wooten]] (b. 1957) – musician


===Norfolk===
==Newport News==
[[File:Michael vick 2017 (cropped).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Michael Vick]]]]
*[[Gary "U.S." Bonds]], had a string of soul and dance hits in the 50s, 60s, and 80s.
*[[Willie Armstead]] (b. 1952) – former professional football player in the [[Canadian Football League]]
*[[Clarence Clemons]], long-time saxophonist for [[Bruce Springsteen]]'s E Street Band and former player for the Norfolk Neptunes football team.
*[[Keith Atherton]] (b. 1959) – former pitcher for the [[Minnesota Twins]] and the [[Oakland Athletics]]
*Tom DiCillo, film writer and director responsible for "[[Johnny Suede]]," "Box of Moonlight," "[[Living in Oblivion]]," and episodes of the "[[Monk]]" TV series.
*[[Pearl Bailey]] (1918–1990) – Tony Award-winning actress and singer
*[[Charles Driesell]], aka "Lefty Driesell," famed basketball coach at the [[University of Maryland]], [[James Madison]], and [[Georgia State]]; also coached at Granby High and Newport News High.
*[[Antoine Bethea]] (b. 1984) – professional football [[strong safety]] for the [[San Francisco 49ers]]
*[[Rob Estes]], actor who starred in [[Silk Stalkings]] and [[Melrose Place]].
*[[Larry Bethea]] (1956–1987) – late professional football player for the [[Dallas Cowboys]]
*Gary Fleder, director of "Things To Do In Denver While You're Dead," "Skeleton Coast," and [[Runaway Jury]].
*[[Darryl Blackstock]] (b. 1983) – professional football player for the [[Cincinnati Bengals]]
*William Fuller, defensive end for the [[Chicago Bears]].
*[[Blind Blake]] (1896–1934) – blues and ragtime musician (not officially confirmed he was born in Newport News)
*[[Stephen Furst]], actor and regular on [[St. Elsewhere]], [[Babylon 5]], [[Chicago Hope]], as well as the films [[Animal House]] and "Sorority Boys."
*[[Aaron Brooks (American football)|Aaron Brooks]] (b. 1976) – former professional football [[quarterback]] for the [[Oakland Raiders]]; land developer
*Joe Garland, who penned the Number 1 song "[[In The Mood]]" for the [[Glenn Miller]] band in 1940.
*[[Joyce Bulifant]] (b. 1937) – television actress
*Eddie Holman, who had a nation Number 2 hit with "Hey There, Lonely Girl" in 1970.
*[[Robert Cray]] (b. 1953) – [[blues]] guitarist
*General Johnson, leader of the R&B group "Chairmen of The Board," who had a Number 3 hit in 1970 with "Give Me Just A Little More Time."
*[[Will Crutchfield]] (b. 1957) – opera conductor
*[[Wayne Newton]], "Mr. Las Vegas."
*[[Scott Darling (ice hockey)|Scott Darling]] (b. 1988) – professional ice hockey goaltender for the [[Carolina Hurricanes]]
*[[Tim Reid]], Norfolk native and [[Norfolk State University]] graduate who later became a popular actor ([[WKRP in Cincinnati]]), director, and film executive.
*[[Ben Edwards (American football)|Ben Edwards]] (b. 1992) – football player
*[[Bob Saget]], actor, famous for his role on ''[[Full House]]'' and as host of [[America's Funniest Home Videos]].
*[[Frankie Faison]] (b. 1949) – film actor
*Deborah Shelton, raised in Norfolk and Newport News, was a regular on [[Dallas TV series]].
*[[Ella Fitzgerald]] (1917–1996) – [[jazz]] singer
*[[Bruce Smith]], football player for the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins.
*[[The Five Keys]] – popular soul and doo-wop act in the 1950s; featuring Newport News locals Ripley Ingram, Bernie West, Dickie Threat and Rudy West
*[[Margaret Sullavan]], Hollywood actress and wife of [[Leland Hayward]], noted [[Broadway]] and [[Hollywood]] producer.
*[[Johnny Gilbert]] (b. 1928) – announcer for the television quiz show ''[[Jeopardy!]]''
*Joe Smith professional basketball player most notably of the Milwaukee Bucks
*[[Marques Hagans]] (b. 1982) – NFL player
*[[Scott Travis]], drummer for rock band [[Judas Priest]].
*[[Henry Jordan]] (1935–1977) – former professional football player for the [[Green Bay Packers]]; member of the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]]
*[[Gene Vincent]], trailblazing rock-a-billy artist recorded the huge hit "Be-Bop-A-Lula."
*[[Richard Kelly (director)|Richard Kelly]] (b. 1975) – film director and writer; films include ''[[Donnie Darko]]'' and ''[[Domino (2005 film)|Domino]]''
*[[Ernie Watts]], composer, jazz saxophonist, and long-time touring member of [[The Rolling Stones]].
*[[Leroy Keyes]] (1947–2021) – professional football [[running back]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]
*[[J. J. Lankes]] (1884–1960) – [[woodcut]] artist, lived for many years in the [[Hilton Village]] neighborhood
*[[Kwamie Lassiter]] (b. 1969) – former football [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]] for the [[Arizona Cardinals]]
*[[David Macklin]] (b. 1978) – professional football player for the [[Washington Redskins]]
*[[Michael Maguire (actor)|Michael Maguire]] (b. 1955) – [[Tony Award]]-winning actor
*[[Queen Esther Marrow]] (b. 1941) – soul and gospel singer
*[[Masego (musician)|Masego]] (b. 1993) – R&B and traphouse jazz artist
*[[Lightfoot Solomon Michaux]] (1885–1969) – evangelist, early radio and television pioneer
*[[J. Clyde Morris]] (1909–1987) – first executive director of the [[Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel]]; former city manager of the [[Warwick, Virginia|City of Warwick]]
*[[Hazel R. O'Leary]] (b. 1937) – former [[United States Secretary of Energy|Secretary of Energy]] under President [[Bill Clinton]] and President of [[Fisk University]]
*[[Tommy Reamon]] (b. 1952) – former pro football player and coach
*[[Austin Roberts (singer)|Austin Roberts]] (b. 1945) – singer and songwriter
*[[Norm Snead]] (1939–2024) – former professional football quarterback for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]
*[[Sonja Sohn]] (b. 1964) – actress, ''The Wire'', ''Body of Proof''
*[[Jon St. John]] (b. 1960) – voice actor and singer, best known as the voice of [[Duke Nukem (character)|Duke Nukem]]
*[[William Styron]] (1925–2006) – author of ''[[The Confessions of Nat Turner]]'' and ''[[Sophie's Choice (novel)|Sophie's Choice]]''
*[[Nick "The Goat" Thompson]] (b. 1981) – professional mixed martial arts fighter; Bodog Fight Welterweight Champion
*[[Mike Tomlin]] (b. 1972) – head coach of the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]
*[[Al Toon]] (b. 1963) – former professional football player for the [[New York Jets]]
*[[Marcus Vick]] (b. 1984) – former NFL player, quarterback for [[Virginia Tech]]
*[[Michael Vick]] (b. 1980) – NFL quarterback, [[Philadelphia Eagles]]
*[[Victor Wooten]] (b. 1964) – musician


===Portsmouth===
==Norfolk==
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*[[Virginia C. Andrews]], aka V.C. Andrews, was a popular mystery and horror writer born in Portsmouth and lated lived in Virginia Beach.
*[[Adam Anderson (monster truck driver)|Adam Anderson]] – driver of the Taz and [[Grave Digger (truck)|Grave Digger]] Monster Trucks; son of Monster Truck driver
*[[Ruth Brown]], [[Grammy]]-award winning singer and entertainer.
*[[Dennis Anderson]] – driver of the [[Grave Digger (truck)|Grave Digger]] Monster Truck in the [[Monster Jam]] series
*[[Missy Elliott]], rapper
*[[Mason Andrews]] (1919–2006) – physician who delivered America's first in vitro baby; visionary leader of Norfolk's late 20th century renaissance
*[[Perry Ellis]], world-renowned as a top level fashion designer.
*[[Anhayla]] (b. 1988) – singer-songwriter
*Tommy Facenda, who had a huge national hit with "High School USA," and it's different versions covering 29 cities and states around the country.
*[[Gordon Banks (musician)|Gordon Banks]] (b. 1955) – guitarist and music director for [[Marvin Gaye]]
*[[Shadow Morton]], aka George Morton, prolific record producer and songwriter who had Number 1 hits with "Chapel of Love" by [[The Dixie Cups]] and "Leader of The Pack" by [[The Shangri-Las]].
*[[Al Barks]] (1936–2018) – [[Negro league baseball]] player
*Tommy Newsom, popular musician featured in [[Johnny Carson]]'s [[The Tonight Show]] Band along with [[Doc Severinsen]].
*[[Benny Blanco]] (b. 1988) – record producer, DJ, songwriter, and record executive
*William Russ, actor featured in [[American History X]] and the TV series [[Wiseguy]].
*[[Gary "U.S." Bonds]] (b. 1939) – singer-songwriter
*Swamp Dogg, aka Jerry Williams, blues and folk artist who has achieved critical acclaim throughout the world.
*[[Plaxico Burress]] (b. 1977) – professional football [[wide receiver]] for the [[New York Jets]]
*[[Nicole Wray]], aka Nicole, rapper and protege of [[Missy Elliott]].
*[[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 Carolina
*[[Kam Chancellor]] (b. 1988) – professional football safety for the [[Seattle Seahawks]]
*[[Clarence Clemons]] – saxophonist for [[Bruce Springsteen]]'s E Street Band
*[[Alex Cosmidis]] – Minor League baseball player and manager and Major League scout
*[[William Couper (sculptor)|William Couper]] (1853–1942) – sculptor
*[[Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr.]] (1897–1981) – [[U.S. Representative]]; [[Governor of Virginia]]; [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor]] of the [[College of William and Mary]]; third President of the [[University of Virginia]]
*[[Keyshawn Davis]] (b. 1999) – professional boxer
*[[Mike D'Orso]] (b. 1953) – author, journalist
*[[Lefty Driesell|Charles "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 Entertainment
*[[Florian-Ayala Fauna]] – artist musician<ref name="Downing 2019">{{cite web|last=Downing|first=Andy|title=Dark electronic duo uncertain can still see the light|url=https://www.columbusalive.com/entertainment/20191227/dark-electronic-duo-uncertain-can-still-see-light|work=[[Columbus Alive]]|publisher=[[Gannett|Gannett Co., Inc.]]|date=27 December 2019|access-date=28 December 2019}}</ref>
*[[Hank Foiles]] – from Norfolk, Major league All-Star in 1957; played for seven teams; finished his career in 1964 with the expansion Los Angeles Angels
*[[William Fuller (American football)|William Fuller]] (b. 1962) – professional football [[defensive end]] for the [[Houston Oilers]], [[Philadelphia Eagles]] and [[Chicago Bears]]
*[[Stephen Furst]] (1954–2017) – television actor
*[[Grant Gustin]] (b. 1990) – television actor
*[[Henry Howell]] (1920–1997) – [[Independent politician|Independent]] [[Lieutenant Governor of Virginia]]
*[[Lawrence Johnson (pole vaulter)|Lawrence "LoJo" Johnson]] (b. 1974) – Olympic pole vaulter, silver medalist in 2000
*[[General Norman Johnson]] (1943-2010) – [[R&B]] musician
*[[Kishi Bashi]] (b. 1975) – [[indie rock]] violinist; solo musician; tour member of [[Of Montreal]] and [[Regina Spektor]]
*[[Naomi Long Madgett]] (1923–2020) – poet
*[[Mae]] – [[indie rock]] band
*[[Thomas W. Moss, Jr.]] (1928–2015) – [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] Speaker of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]], 1992–2000
*[[Wayne Newton]] (b. 1942) – aka "Mr. Las Vegas"; singer and songwriter
*[[Tim Reid]] (b. 1944) – television actor, director, and film executive
*[[Jodi Rell]] (b. 1946) – [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[Governor of Connecticut]], 2004–2011
*[[Joseph Jenkins Roberts]] (1809–1876) – first [[President of Liberia]]
*[[Dave Robertson (baseball)|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 1920s
*[[Larry Sabato]] (b. 1952) – political pundit and professor at the [[University of Virginia]]
*[[Ed Schultz]] (1954–2018) – [[Pundit (expert)|pundit]] and TV personality for [[MSNBC]]
*[[Deborah Shelton]] (b. 1948) – actress; [[Miss USA]] 1970, first runner-up in [[Miss Universe]] contest
*[[John Wesley Shipp]] (b. 1956) – television actor
*[[Bruce Smith (defensive end)|Bruce Smith]] (b. 1963) – Pro Football Hall of Fame player for the [[Buffalo Bills]] and [[Washington Redskins]]
*[[Joe Smith (basketball player)|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]], [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] and [[Governor of Virginia]]
*[[Antoine Thompson (American football)|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 Vietnam
*[[Marc Vann]] (b. 1954) – actor
*[[Brandon Vera]] (b. 1977) – mixed martial artist, currently signed to [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]
*[[Gene Vincent]] (1935–1971) – rock-a-billy artist recorded the hit "[[Be-Bop-a-Lula]]"
*[[Benjamin Watson|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 driver
*[[Pernell Whitaker|Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker]] (b. 1964) – [[Boxing|boxer]]; [[Boxing at the 1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Olympic]] gold medalist, professional champion in four weight classes
* [[Thomas Wilkins (conductor)|Thomas Wilkins]] (b. 1954) – orchestra conductor, music director of the [[Omaha Symphony Orchestra]]
*[[Patrick Wilson]] (b. 1973) – actor
*[[David Wright]] (b. 1982) – professional baseball player for the [[New York Mets]]<ref name="dwright">"[http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=431151 David Wright: Bio & Stats]." ''[[New York Mets]].'' Retrieved on March 15, 2007.</ref>
*[[Rob Estes]] (b. 1963) – actor


===Suffolk===
==Portsmouth==
[[File:Missy Elliott 2006.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Missy Elliot]]]]
*[[Charlie Byrd]], world-renowned jazz guitarist born in Chuckatuck (now part of [[Suffolk]]).
[[File:Chadhugo (300dpi).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Chad Hugo]]]]
*[[Joe Maphis]], who, along with [[Les Paul]] and [[Chet Atkins]], helped define popular and country music.
*[[V. C. Andrews]] (1923–1986) – mystery and horror writer
*[[Marty Brennaman]] (b. 1942) – sportscaster for the [[Cincinnati Reds]]
*[[Karen Briggs (musician)|Karen Briggs]] (b. 1963) – violinist
*[[Ruth Brown]] (1928–2006) – [[Grammy]] Award-winning singer and entertainer
*[[Bebe Buell]] (b. 1953) – fashion model, famous groupie and mother of Liv Tyler
*[[Mahlon Clark]] (1923–2007) – musician
*[[LaTasha Colander]] (b. 1976) – track and field sprint star, [[2000 Olympics|2000 Olympic]] gold medalist (4 × 400 m)
*[[Jamin Elliott]] (b. 1979) – former NFL wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons
*[[Missy Elliott]] (b. 1971) – [[rapper]]
*[[Perry Ellis]] (1940–1986) – fashion designer
*[[John Facenda]] (1913–1984) – [[WCAU]] news anchor from 1948 to 1973; known as the "voice of [[NFL Films]]" until his death in 1984
*[[Dorian Finney-Smith]] – basketball player for the University of Florida and Dallas Mavericks
*[[Clifton C. Garvin]] (1921–2016) – President and CEO of [[Exxon]]
*[[Chandler Harper]] (1914–2004) – golfer
*[[Chad Hugo]] (b. 1974) – musician and producer in the [[Neptunes]] and [[N.E.R.D.]]
*[[Ben L. Jones]] (b. 1941) – actor and politician
*[[T. J. Jordan]] (b. 1986) – basketball player
*[[LaShawn Merritt]] (b. 1986) – 2008 Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter
*[[Shadow Morton|George "Shadow" Morton]] (1941–2013) – record producer and songwriter
*[[Bismarck Myrick]] (b. 1940) – U.S. Ambassador to the [[Republic of Liberia]], U.S. Ambassador to [[Lesotho]]
*[[Tommy Newsom]] (1929–2007) – musician featured in [[Johnny Carson]]'s ''[[The Tonight Show]]'' band with [[Doc Severinsen]]
*[[Patton Oswalt]] (b. 1969) – comedian and television actor
*[[Ace Parker]] (1912–2013) – [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] quarterback; also played baseball with the [[Philadelphia Athletics]]
*[[William Russ]] (b. 1950) – actor
*[[Bill Schneider (journalist)|Bill Schneider]] (b. 1944) – political commentator for [[CNN]]
*[[Dorin Spivey]] – NBA World and NABA Lightweight Boxing Champion
*[[Wanda Sykes]] (b. 1964) – actress, comedian, and comedy writer
*[[Bishop Ted Thomas, Sr.|Ted Thomas, Sr.]] (1935–2020) – [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] preacher and pastor of the New Community Temple [[Church of God in Christ]]; General board member of the [[Church of God in Christ|Church of God in Christ, Inc.]] [[Denomination (Christianity)|denomination]]
*[[Mike Watt]] (b. 1957) – musician, founding member and bassist of [[SST Records|SST]] hardcore punk band [[Minutemen (band)|Minutemen]]; current bassist for recently reunited 60s band [[The Stooges]]
*[[Nicole Wray]] (b. 1980) – [[rapper]] and protégé of [[Missy Elliott]]


==Suffolk==
===Virginia Beach===
[[File:James Avery.jpg|thumb|100px|[[James Avery]]]]
*Anthony Addabbo, actor and soap star featured on[[All My Children]], The [[Bold and The Beautiful]], [[The Guiding Light]], and the [[Red Shoe Diaries]] series.
[[File:Miketomlin2016trainingcamp.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Mike Tomlin]]]]
*[[BLACKStreet]], popular R&B group and the brainchild of producer [[Teddy Riley]].
* [[James Avery (actor)|James Avery]] (1955–2013) – actor best known for his portrayal of Philip Banks on the TV sitcom ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]''<ref name=nytobit>{{cite news|last=Keepnews|first=Peter|title=James Avery, 'Fresh Prince' Actor, Dies at 68|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/02/arts/television/james-avery-fresh-prince-actor-dies-at-68.html?_r=1&|newspaper=The New York Times|date=January 1, 2014}}</ref>
*[[Rudy Boesch]], third place finalist on ''[[Survivor: Pulau Tiga]]'' (first episode).
*[[Johnnie Barnes]] (b. 1968) – graduate of [[Hampton University]]; former football player for the [[San Diego Chargers]] and the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]
*J. Evan Bonifant, child actor who starred in [[Blues Brothers 2000]].
*[[Charlie Byrd]] (1925–1999) – [[jazz]] guitarist
*[[Maria Boren]], contestant on [[The Apprentice 2]].
*[[Mills Edwin Godwin, Jr.]] (1914–1999) – two time [[Governor of Virginia]]
*Keith Goganious of the NFL [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].
*[[Joe S. Lawrie]] (1914–2009) – U.S. Army major general<ref>{{cite news |date=February 25, 1962 |title=Red Cross Drive To Start Tuesday |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paducah-sun-drive/125960601/ |work=[[The Paducah Sun]] |location=Paducah, KY |pages=1–A, 6–A |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>
*Steve Holland, guitarist for 70s and 80s rock group [[Molly Hatchet]].
* [[Brandon Lowe]] (b. 1994) – Major league Baseball player
*[[Evan Marriott]], played [[Joe Millionaire]] in the popular [[FOX]] [[television]] program of the same name.
*[[Lex Luger (producer)|Lex Luger]] (b. 1991) – hip-hop music producer; produced tracks on [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]]'s ''[[Teflon Don (album)|Teflon Don]]'', [[Waka Flocka Flame]]'s ''[[Flockaveli]]'', [[Slim Thug]]'s ''[[Tha Thug Show]]'', and Kanye West and [[Jay-Z]]'s ''[[Watch the Throne]]''
*[[Scott McKenzie]], former Beach resident who had a Top 5 hit with "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)" and wrote "Kokomo," a huge hit for [[The Beach Boys]].
*[[Joe Maphis]] (1921–1986) – [[country music]] singer and songwriter
*[[Martina Navratilova]], tennis great and former resident of the North Beach area.
*[[Mike Tomlin]] (b. 1972) - Football coach for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]
*[[The Neptunes]] ([[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Chad Hugo]]), [[hip-hop]] and [[pop music]] production duo superstars. (Both were raised in Virginia Beach; Williams was also born there, while Hugo was born in Portsmouth.)
*[[Terrence Warren]] (b. 1969) – former [[National Football League|NFL]] player and All-American sprinter at [[Hampton University]]
*[[Juice Newton]], [[pop music|pop]] and [[country music|country]] singer.
*[[J. R. Reid]], former player for several NBA teams.
*[[Teddy Riley]], introduced [[new jack swing]] style of music; producer of [[Michael Jackson]] and [[The Rolling Stones]]; founder of [[BLACKStreet]].
*[[Pat Robertson]], founder of [[Regent University]] and ''[[The 700 Club]]'', produced by the [[Christian Broadcasting Network]].
*[[Bruce Smith]], Norfolk native and Beach resident who saw great fame with the [[Buffalo Bills]] football team.
*[[Kendra Todd]], winner of [[The Apprentice 3]].
*[[The Clipse]], rap group. (The group consists of 2 brothers who grew up in Virginia Beach)


===Williamsburg===
==Virginia Beach==
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*[[Glenn Close]], renowned film actress, is a graduate of The [[College of William and Mary]].
[[File:Gabby Douglas 2016 Summer Olympics Gold Medal.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Gabby Douglas]]]]
*[[Bruce Hornsby]], [[singer]] and [[songwriter]].
[[File:Daniel Hudson 7 24 18 (cropped).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Daniel Hudson]]]]
*[[Linda Lavin]], actress featured on the [[Alice]] TV series and now appearing on [[The O.C.]] graduated from The [[College of William and Mary]].
[[File:Darryl Monroe (2).JPG|thumb|120px|[[Darryl Monroe]]]]
*[[Seven Mary Three]], alternative rock band who had a huge national hit with "Cumbersome."
[[File:Mark Ruffalo (36201774756) (cropped).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Mark Ruffalo]]]]
*[[Jon Stewart]], comedian and talk-show host, graduated from The [[College of William and Mary]].
[[File:Pusha T (21889154165).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Pusha T]]]]
*[[Lawrence Taylor]], Hall of Fame linebacker with the [[New York Giants]].
[[File:Rhea Seehorn by Gage Skidmore.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Rhea Seehorn]]]]
[[File:Pharrell Williams at The Lion King European Premiere 2019.png|thumb|120px|[[Pharrell Williams]]]]
[[File:Ryan Zimmerman 2007.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Ryan Zimmerman]]]]
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* [[Corey Ashe]] (b. 1986) – professional soccer player for the Houston Dynamo
* [[Wade Barrett (soccer)|Wade Barrett]] (b. 1976) – professional soccer player for the Houston Dynamo
* [[Felicia Barton]] (b. 1982) – semi-finalist on ''[[American Idol season 8|American Idol]]''
* [[Kharlton Belmar]] (b. 1992) – professional soccer player for Portland Timbers 2
* [[Rudy Boesch]] (1928–2019) – retired [[United States Navy SEALs|Navy SEAL]] and contestant on ''[[Survivor: Borneo|Survivor]]''
* [[Jamelle Bouie]] (b. 1987) – journalist, ''[[New York Times]]'' columnist, and political analyst
* [[Bill Bray]] (b. 1983) – MLB player<ref>http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=41288. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved November 16, 2018.</ref>
* [[Jon Busch]] (b. 1976) – Hampton Roads Mariner; Major League Soccer
* [[Curtis Bush]] (b. 1962) – kickboxer
* [[Darren Caskey]] (b. 1974) – Hampton Roads Mariner; Tottenham Hotspur; Reading
* [[Gabby Douglas]] (b. 1995) – Olympic gymnastics gold medalist
* [[D.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<ref>http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=5178. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved November 16, 2018.</ref>
* [[Genesis the Greykid]] – artist, creative, poet, writer
* [[Percy Harvin]] (b. 1988) – [[National Football League|NFL]] player
* [[Michael Hearst]] (b. 1972) – author, musician, and composer
* [[Angela Hucles]] (b. 1978) – sports executive and former professional soccer player
* [[Daniel Hudson]] (b. 1987) – MLB player<ref>http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=124152. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved November 16, 2018.</ref>
* [[Jay Hoffman (soccer)|Jay Hoffman]] (b. 1951) – coached Hampton Roads Mariners; played professionally in the Canadian National Soccer League
* [[Bubba Jenkins]] (b. 1988) – [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA wrestling]] national champion and [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] fighter<ref>https://thesundevils.com/news/2013/4/17/208248340.aspx. ''Arizona State University Official Athletic Site''. Retrieved November 16, 2018.</ref>
* [[Roy Lassiter]] (b. 1969) – Hampton Roads Mariner; Major League Soccer; USA National Team
* [[B. J. Leiderman]] (b. 1956) – composer of themes for [[NPR]] shows
* [[Marc Leishman]] (b. 1983) – professional golfer
* [[Darin Lewis]] (b. 1976) – Hampton Roads Mariner; MLS New York MetroStars
* [[EJ Manuel]] (b. 1990) – NFL quarterback for the [[Oakland Raiders]]
* [[Evan Marriott]] – actor in ''[[Joe Millionaire]]''<ref>{{cite news | last1 = Holtzclaw | first1 = Mike | title = Evan Marriott's life interrupted by unexpected TV stardom on 'Joe Millionaire' | url = http://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/dp-fea-reality-evan-marriott-0906-20150905-story.html | newspaper = [[Daily Press (Virginia)|Daily Press]] | date = September 5, 2015 | access-date = June 8, 2017}}</ref>
* [[Bob McDonnell]] (b. 1954) – former Governor of Virginia<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.governor.virginia.gov/TheAdministration/mcdonnell-bio.cfm | title = Governor Robert F. McDonnell's bio | publisher = Governor.virginia.gov | access-date = March 4, 2010 |url-status=dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100304020550/http://www.governor.virginia.gov/TheAdministration/mcdonnell-bio.cfm | archive-date = March 4, 2010}}</ref><ref name="hod2005">{{cite web | title = Session 2005; McDonnell, Robert F. (Bob) | publisher = Virginia House of Delegates | url = http://dela.state.va.us/dela/Membios.nsf/94f6e9b9c9b5678f85256b1b00732227/6a49db3d3873131685256f7e00694fe5?OpenDocument | access-date = November 26, 2008}}</ref><ref name="hod2003">{{cite web | title = Session 2003; McDonnell, Robert F. (Bob) | publisher = Virginia House of Delegates | url = http://dela.state.va.us/dela/Membios.nsf/94f6e9b9c9b5678f85256b1b00732227/953f4812c1d5bef085256ca500690acd?OpenDocument | access-date = November 26, 2008}}</ref>
* [[Shane McFaul]] (b. 1986) – Hampton Roads Mariner; Republic of Ireland U21
* [[Ryan McGinness]] (b. 1972) – artist
* [[Darryl Monroe]] (b. 1986) – professional basketball player, 2016 [[Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP]]
* [[Guy Morgan (basketball)|Guy Morgan]] (b. 1960), former NBA player
* [[Shawn Morimando]] (b. 1992) – MLB player<ref>http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=165391. The Baseball Cube. retrieved November 16, 2018.</ref>
* [[Lenda Murray]] (b. 1962) – IFBB professional bodybuilder<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.facebook.com/lenda.murray/info?collection_token=1536910762:2327158227:8 | title = Lenda Murray - Facebook | website = [[Facebook]] }}</ref>
* [[Jamia Nash]] (b. 1996) – singer, actress
* [[Juice Newton]] (b. 1952) – singer, songwriter
* [[Derrick Nnadi]] (b. 1996) – NFL defensive tackle
* [[Pusha T]] (b. 1977) – rapper<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pilotonline.com/entertainment/music/vp-db-pusha-t-heir-wave-music-group-20201014-ei2cv27vjzbjppjc4sjcn226ke-story.html?outputType=amp|title=Pusha T talks love and strategy for helping his hometown become a music hotbed|last=Poulter|first=Amy|date=October 14, 2020|publisher=[[The Virginian–Pilot]]|access-date=May 18, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Neil Ramírez]] (b. 1989) – MLB player<ref>http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=128933. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved November 16, 2018.</ref>
* [[J.R. Reid]] (b. 1968) – [[NBA]] player
* [[Mark Reynolds (baseball)|Mark 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 preacher
* [[David 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<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1984/12/11/navy-center-stands-tall/a1c255ea-4d33-425f-867a-a052ccd40c20/|title=Navy Center stands Tall|last=Wilbon|first=Michael|date=December 11, 1984|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=May 19, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Aaron Rouse]] (b. 1984) – [[NFL]] player
* [[Mark Ruffalo]] (b. 1967) – Oscar-nominated actor; raised in Virginia Beach
* [[Todd Schnitt]] (b. 1966) – radio personality
* [[Herbert 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 XII
* [[Rhea Seehorn]] (b. 1972) – actress known for role as Kim Wexler in ''[[Better Call Saul]]''
* [[Julie Shiflet]] (b. 1972) – professional [[tennis]] player
* [[Scott Sizemore]] (b. 1985) – [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] player<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=sizemsc01 | title = Scott Sizemore Stats | publisher = Baseball Almanac | access-date = December 10, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Chris Taylor (baseball)|Chris Taylor]] (b. 1990) – [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] player
* [[Ian Thomas (baseball)|Ian Thomas]] (b. 1987) – MLB player<ref>http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=144094. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved November 16, 2018.</ref>
* [[Shamarko Thomas]] (b. 1991) – [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] safety and 111th pick overall in the [[2013 NFL Draft]]; starred at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach
* [[Timbaland]] (b. 1972) – music producer<ref>{{cite web | title = Timbaland's visit includes grant for Beach school | url = http://hamptonroads.com/2008/05/timbalands-visit-includes-grant-virginia-beach-school | work = [[The Virginian-Pilot]] | access-date = January 11, 2013 | date = May 30, 2008|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080601233552/http://hamptonroads.com/2008/05/timbalands-visit-includes-grant-virginia-beach-school | archive-date = June 1, 2008 | url-status = dead}}</ref>
* [[Lil Tracy]] (b. 1995) – rapper, singer and songwriter
* [[Turnover (band)|Turnover]] – indie rock band
* [[Travis Wall]] (b. 1987) – choreographer and contestant on ''[[So You Think You Can Dance]]''
* [[Matthew E. White]] (b. 1982) – songwriter and producer
* [[Elizabeth Williams (basketball)|Elizabeth Williams]] (b. 1993), played college basketball at [[Duke University]], WNBA player for [[Atlanta Dream]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://goduke.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/elizabeth-williams/2557|title=Elizabeth Williams|website=GoDuke.com|publisher=[[Duke Blue Devils]]|access-date=December 6, 2018}}</ref>
* [[Matt Williams (left-handed pitcher)|Matt Williams]] (b. 1971) – MLB player<ref>http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=19720. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved November 16, 2018.</ref>
* [[Pharrell Williams]] (b. 1973) – rapper, singer, record producer, composer and fashion designer
* [[Glenn Yates Jr.]] (1927–2022) – architect and Virginia state legislator
* [[Hunter Yeany]] (b. 2005) – racing driver
* [[Glenn Youngkin]] (b. 1966) – elected governor of Virginia in 2021<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/11/03/who-is-glenn-youngkin-virginia-governor/|title=Who is Glenn Youngkin? What you need to know about Virginia's next governor|last=Elwood|first=Karina|date=November 3, 2021|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=November 8, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Ryan Zimmerman]] (b. 1984) – [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] player<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=zimmery01 | title = Ryan Zimmerman Stats | publisher = Baseball Almanac | access-date = December 10, 2012}}</ref>


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===York County===

*Chris Slade, linebacker for the [[New England Patriots]].
==Williamsburg==
*[[Jimmy Fortune]] (b. 1955) – vocalist with the [[Statler Brothers]]
*[[Mel Gray (return specialist)|Mel Gray]] (b. 1961) – professional football player and member of NFL all decade team of 1990s
*[[Bruce Hornsby]] (b. 1954) – singer and songwriter
*[[Linda Lavin]] (b. 1937) – actress
*[[Seven Mary Three]] – [[alternative rock]] band
*[[Canaan Smith]] (b. 1984) – country music artist
*[[Ron Springs]] (b. 1956) – running back for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]
*[[Shawn Springs]] (b. 1975) – football player for the [[Washington Redskins]]
*[[Lawrence Taylor]] (b. 1959) – former professional football player for the [[New York Giants]]; professional wrestler; member of the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]]
*[[George Wythe]] (1726–1806) – first professor of law at [[The College of William & Mary|William and Mary]]; taught future presidents [[Thomas Jefferson]] and [[James Monroe]], and future Chief Justice of the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] [[John Marshall]]; signer of the [[United States Declaration of Independence|Declaration of Independence]]

==York County==
*[[Terry Kirby]] (b. 1970) – professional football player for the [[Miami Dolphins]] and [[Oakland Raiders]]
*[[Wayne Kirby]] (b. 1964) – Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians
*[[Thomas Nelson, Jr.]] (1738–1789) – signer of the [[United States Declaration of Independence|Declaration of Independence]]
*[[Bryan Randall]] (b. 1983) – 2005 ACC Football Player of the Year
*[[Chris Slade (football player)|Chris Slade]] (b. 1971) – professional football player for the [[New England Patriots]]

== References ==
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Latest revision as of 01:16, 22 April 2024

Virginian jurisdictions most commonly associated with the Hampton Roads metropolitan area

The following is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or closely associated with the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.

Chesapeake[edit]

Hampton[edit]

Allen Iverson

Newport News[edit]

Michael Vick

Norfolk[edit]

Portsmouth[edit]

Missy Elliot
Chad Hugo

Suffolk[edit]

James Avery
Mike Tomlin

Virginia Beach[edit]

Gabby Douglas
Daniel Hudson
Darryl Monroe
Mark Ruffalo
Pusha T
Rhea Seehorn
Pharrell Williams
Ryan Zimmerman

Williamsburg[edit]

York County[edit]

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