Wikipedia Jeopardy - Famous Icons from VA and GA

Sports Stars

100

Nicknamed "The Georgia Peach" and born in Narrows, Georgia in December 1886, this American outfielder spent 22 seasons with the Detroit Tigers and broke 90 MLB records. 

Ty Cobb

200

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

300

Born in Cairo, GA on January 32, 1919, this baseball legend was a 6-time All Star, 1055 World Champ, and the first African American to play in the MLB. 

Jackie Robinson

400

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

500

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

Actors or Actresses

100

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

200

This Saturday Night Live alum and co-star of “We Are The Millers” was born in Fairfax, Virginia on September 18, 1975.

Jason Sudeikis

300

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

400

This “brat-packer” and Wayne’s World star was born in Charlottesville on March 17, 1964.

Rob Lowe

500

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

Historical Figures

100

Best known for writing the Declaration of Independence, this Founding Father was born in Shadwell, Colony of Virginia on April 13, 1743. 

Thomas Jefferson

200

This American Christian minister and activist was born in Atlanta, GA on January 15, 1929. In 1963, he inspired millions when he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.  

Martin Luther King Jr. 

300

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

400

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

500

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

Musicians

100

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

200

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

300

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

400

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

500

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

Movies

100

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

200

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

300

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

400

This iconic movies of the 1980s was filmed in large part at Mountain Lake in Pembroke, VA. You might recognize the lodge and cabins as the places where Baby and Johnny danced their way into our hearts.

Dirty Dancing

500

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