Sports Stars
Born in Smyrna, GA on October 28, 1967, this American actress has won three Golden Globe Awards and won the Academy Award for Best Actress in her performance in "Erin Brockovich".
Julia Roberts
Thomas Jefferson
Although he better known for his association with Los Vegas, this “Danke Schoen” crooner, was actually born in Norfolk on April 3, 1942.
Wayne Newton
This film's iconic scene show's Tom Hank’s titular character waiting on a bench for a bus in Chippewa Square, telling stories of friendship, love, war, running, and ping pong. The famous bench now resides in the the Savannah, GA History Museum.
Forrest Gump
Born in Augusta, GA on August 11, 1953, this 12-time World Heavyweight Champion is the "most recognized wrestling star worldwide and the most popular wrestler of the 1980s."
Hulk Hogan
This Saturday Night Live alum and co-star of “We Are The Millers” was born in Fairfax, Virginia on September 18, 1975.
Jason Sudeikis
Even though he passed away on June 13, 2010, the voice of this former Varina resident, and Country Music Hall of Famer, is still used today to promote his sausage brand.
Jimmy Dean
Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Daniel Day-Lewis, this 2012 story of an epic president was filmed entirely in Richmond, Petersburg, and the surrounding area. Filming locations include the State Capitol Building, the Petersburg Farmer’s Market, and the Virginia Repertory Theater.
Lincoln
Jackie Robinson
Born in Conyers, GA on February 23, 1994, this actress was the youngest Screen Actors Guild Award nominee for the 2001 drama "I Am Sam." She has since starred in "Uptown Girls", "The Secret Life of Bees", and "The Alienist".
Dakota Fanning
Founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912, this female leader was born in Savannah, GA on October 31, 1860. Today, there is an estimated 2.5 million Girl Scouts worldwide.
Juliette Gordon Low
Having grown up in Atlanta, GA since she was twelve, this American singer is known for her pop hits "Goodies" and "1, 2, Step". She is also married to Richmond, VA native pro-football player, Russell Wilson.
Ciara
The Swan House, a landmark in Atlanta, GA that also serves at the Atlanta History Center, was used as President Snow's mansion in these films, one of which was the highest grossing-over ever to be filmed in GA, netting a total of $865 million worldwide.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Mockingjay 1 & 2
This current Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers was born in Hampton, Virginia on March 15, 1972 and attended the College of William and Mary.
Mike Tomlin
This “brat-packer” and Wayne’s World star was born in Charlottesville on March 17, 1964.
Rob Lowe
This Confederate General was born in Richmond on January 16, 1825, and is best known for leading the disastrous charge at the Battle of Gettysburg that turned the tide of the Civil War.
George Pickett
Born in Mechanicsville, VA on June 23, 1977, this singer has won two Grammy awards and has coined hits such as "The Remedy", "Lucky", and "I'm Your's".
Jason Mraz
Dirty Dancing
Born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 18, 1963, this athlete attended Virginia Tech and is the holder of the NFL record for career quarterback sacks with 200.
Bruce Smith
This American actor and comedian has been a cast member of Saturday Night Live since 2009, making him the longest-tenured cast member in the show's history. Born in Atlanta, GA on May 10, 1978, he also starred in the Nickelodeon TV show "Kenan and Kel" from 1996 to 2000.
Kenan Thompson
This conscientious objector and Army corporal was born in Lynchburg on February 7, 1919. His war-time heroics were documented in the movie Hacksaw Ridge.
Desmond Doss
Originally from Albany, Georgia, this American composer and pianist reached his first number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 which his 1960 smash hit "Georgia on My Mind".
Ray Charles
A mile from Midtown, the astonishing Bellwood Quarry was mined for its granite that was used in buildings and roads. It is ATL's biggest park and was also where they filmed the whitewater rafting scene in this 1983 classic movie starring Chevy Chase.
National Lampoon's Vacation