List of people from Gainesville, Florida
Celebrities that live or have lived in Gainesville, Florida include:
Individuals
Musicians
- Aslyn, singer/songwriter[1]
- Charles Bradley, singer [2]
- Beverly Crawford, gospel songwriter/singer[3]
- Bo Diddley, musician (lived in nearby Archer)[4]
- Tay Dizm, musician[5]
- Don Felder, musician[6]
- Laura Jane Grace, lead singer and songwriter of Against Me![7]
- Gladys Horton, singer for The Marvelettes[8]
- Bernie Leadon, musician[9]
- Benmont Tench, musician[10]
- Marce, musician[11]
- Tom Petty, musician[12]
- Minnie Riperton, musician[13]
- Stephen Stills, musician[14]
- John Vanderslice, musician[15]
Actors, performers
- Todd Barry, actor, comedian[16]
- Merritt Butrick, actor[17]
- Brittany Daniel, actress[18]
- Cynthia Daniel, actress[19]
- Faye Dunaway[20]
- Buddy Ebsen, actor[21]
- Malcolm Gets[22]
- Darrell Hammond, comedian[23]
- Robert Hoffman, actor[24]
- Tom Miller, performance artist[25]
- Joaquin Phoenix, actor[26]
- River Phoenix, actor[27]
- Stephen Root, actor[28]
- Maya Rudolph, actress, comedian[29]
- Tyra Sanchez, drag queen, reality television personality[30]
- Bob Vila, home renovation authority[20]
Athletes
- Corey Brewer, basketball player, NBA (Minnesota Timberwolves)[31]
- Lyubov Denisova, marathon runner[32]
- Doug Dickey, football coach, Hall of Fame member (University of Florida, University of Tennessee)[33]
- Taurean Green, basketball player, NBA (Denver Nuggets)[34]
- Udonis Haslem, basketball player, NBA (Miami Heat)[35]
- Clay Helton, football head coach, University of Southern California
- Al Horford, basketball player, NBA (Atlanta Hawks)[36]
- Darrell Jackson, football player, NFL (Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers)[37]
- Chris Leak, football player, NFL (Chicago Bears)[38]
- Marty Liquori, Olympic track athlete, TV announcer, jazz guitarist[39]
- Ryan Lochte, Olympic swimmer[40]
- Roger Maris, baseball player (Kansas City Athletics, New York Yankees)[41]
- Vernon Maxwell, basketball player (Houston Rockets)[42]
- Andrew Miller, baseball player (Detroit Tigers)[43]
- Heather Mitts, soccer player (United States women's national soccer team)[44]
- Rodney Mullen, professional skateboarder[45]
- Joakim Noah, basketball player, NBA (Chicago Bulls)[46]
- Clinton Portis, football player, NFL (Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins)[47]
- Chris Richard, basketball player, NBA (Minnesota Timberwolves)[48]
- Ian Scott, professional football player, NFL
- Emmitt Smith, professional football player, NFL (Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals)[49]
- Steve Spurrier, football player and coach (University of Florida, Washington Redskins, and University of South Carolina)[50]
- Tim Tebow, professional football player, NFL (Denver Broncos, New York Jets, New England Patriots)[51]
- Abby Wambach, soccer player, United States women's national soccer team[52]
- Bernard Williams, sprinter and Olympic gold medalist[53]
- Jack Youngblood, football player/Hall of Fame member, NFL (Los Angeles Rams)[54]
Writers
- Joel Achenbach, newspaper staff writer and book author[55]
- Kiki Carter, environmental activist, organizer, musician, writer[56]
- Michael Connelly, multiple-bestselling thriller/mystery writer[57]
- Harry Crews, Southern Gothic author[58]
- Mike Dupee, author of How to Get on Jeopardy! and Win[59]
- Nancy Yi Fan, children's book author[60]
- Joe Haldeman, science fiction author[61]
- Andrew Knowlton, food writer[62]
- David Leavitt, author, editor, and English professor[63]
- Tom Meek, newspaper columnist and writer[64]
Other notable individuals
- Stephanie Abrams, meteorologist[65]
- Christopher Benninger, American Indian architect who grew up in Gainesville
- Robert Cade, inventor of Gatorade[66]
- Scott Camil, activist[67]
- Jamie Dupree, radio news reporter and Washington correspondent[68]
- Bob Graham, Governor and U.S. Senator[69]
- Terry Jones, gained national and international attention in 2010 for his plan to burn Qur'ans
- William R. Maples, forensic anthropologist[70]
- Charles R. Perry, philanthropist and businessman[71]
- Maggie Taylor, artist[72]
- John Thompson, mathematician, Fields medalist[73]
- Jerry Uelsmann, fine art photographer[72]
- Bridget Carey, CNET Senior Editor
Music groups
- Against Me![74]
- Aleka's Attic[27]
- As Friends Rust[75]
- The Draft[76]
- For Squirrels [77]
- Holopaw[78]
- Hot Water Music[79]
- Less Than Jake[80]
- Mudcrutch[81]
- Rehasher[82]
- Sister Hazel[83]
References
- ^ "Aslyn's 'Lemon Love'". CBS News. 11 June 2005. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
- ^ "Live on Soundcheck: Charles Bradley". WNYC. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ Tinker, Cleveland (January 19, 2011). "A gospel celebration". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Crabbe, Nathan (26 February 2006). "Bo Diddley's day is full of appreciation and music". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Tay Dizm:Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ "Don Felder-Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
- ^ "Against Me!-Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
- ^ Weber, Bruce (January 27, 2011). "Gladys Horton, Marvelettes' Lead Singer, Is Dead". New York Times. New York City: New York Times. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ http://www.gainesvillerockhistory.com/MaundyQuintet.htm
- ^ Wallace, Alice (September 20, 2006). "Memories of Petty: How singer found way in area". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Wlodawski, Deena (6 August 2006). "She's a folk singer on a mission". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 2008-04-06. [dead link]
- ^ Schlenker, Dave (22 September 2006). "No heartbreak at Petty's Gainesville homecoming". Ocala Star-Banner. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
- ^ Bronson, Fred (2003). The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits. Billboard Books. p. 400. ISBN 978-0-8230-7677-2.
- ^ Brazda, Christopher (7 May 2003). "Rock legend Stephen Stills putting roof over heads of University of Florida marching band" (Press release). University of Florida Foundation. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
- ^ Vaziri, Aidin (26 January 2005). "Vanderslice likes to go with the flow -- especially if it's not digital". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Alumni CLASnotes: Todd Barry". University of Florida. Spring 2009. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ "Merritt Butrick—Biography". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
- ^ "The Game-cast-Brittany Daniel". The CW. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
- ^ "Cynthia Daniel Bio". TV.com. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
- ^ a b "Ask UF—Who are UF's famous alumni?". University of Florida. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ Natale, Richard (7 July 2003). "Song-and-dance man Ebsen hit it big on TV". Variety. Retrieved 2007-07-20.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Biography—Malcolm Gets as Richard Karinsky". Eyemark Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Saturday Night Live Bios". NBC. Archived from the original on 2007-07-02. Retrieved 2007-07-20.
- ^ "Robert Hoffman Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ^ Aria, Travis (23 June 2005). "The Tom Miller Show". Gainesville Sun. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-07-20.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Shoemer, Karen (29 September 1991). "FILM; River Phoenix Is Not Just The Boy Next Door". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Glatt, John (April 1995). "Lost in Hollywood: the fast times and short life of River Phoenix" (Document). Cosmopolitan.
{{cite document}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|accessdate=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|url=ignored (help) - ^ "Stephen Root - Yahoo! TV". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2007-07-20.
- ^ "About Gainesville-General Facts". City of Gainesville. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ The World of Tyra: Bio from www.theworldoftyra.com
- ^ "Prospect profile—Cory Brewer". National Basketball Association. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ Tanser, Toby. "A brief chat with Lyubov Denisova". Runner's World. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Tennessean of the Year Doug Dickey". Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Prospect profile—Taurean Green". National Basketball Association. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Udonis Haslem bio". National Basketball Association. Retrieved 2007-09-27.
- ^ "Prospect profile—Al Horford". National Basketball Association. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Darrell Jackson/#82/WR". National Football League. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ Whiteside, Kelly (27 July 2006). "Senior Leak will remain starter; freshman Tebow turning heads". USA Today. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Marty Liquori—the musician". Marty Liquori. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Bios: Ryan Lochte". USA Swimming. Retrieved July 28, 2010.
- ^ Capozzi, Joe (4 August 1998). "Chasing 61". The Standard-Times (New Bedford, MA). Retrieved 2007-09-03.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "NBA.com profile: Vernon Maxwell". National Basketball Association. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
- ^ "Players—Andrew Miller". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Heather Mitts". United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 2007-03-13. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Rodney Mullen Bio". About.com. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Prospect Profile—Joachim Noah". National Basketball Association. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Clinton Portis/#26/RB". National Football League. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Chris Richard info page". National Basketball Association. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Emmitt Smith Bio". Emmitt Smith (Official Website). Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ English, Antonya (1 October 2006). "Gators start Ring of Honor with four former greats". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Tim Tebow". Tim Tebow (Official Website). Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Abby Wambach". United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Bernard Williams". USA Track & Field. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Jack Youngblood". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Post Magazine". The Washington Post. April 29, 2002. Retrieved April 29, 2002.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Dancing Light Bio". Sunblossom Records. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ "About Michael Connelly". Michael Connely (Official Site). Archived from the original on 2007-08-14. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Brief Biography". Harry Crews (Official Site). Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ Interview of Ken Jennings in Business Insider
- ^ Young, Lucie (27 January 2007). "Flight of fantasy". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2007-05-05. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Mead, Donald (23 February 2004). "Interview:Joe Haldeman". Strange Horizons. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "The Next Iron Chef: Cast: Andrew Knowlton". The Food Network. Archived from the original on 2008-04-23. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ^ "David Leavitt". University of Florida, Department of English. Retrieved 2007-09-07.
- ^ Meek, Tom. "Digital Superzooms Make True All-In-One Cameras". Gainesville Voice. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Meteorologists—Stephanie Abrams". The Weather Channel. Archived from the original on 2007-08-14. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ Phillips-Han, Arline (24 February 2003). "Dr. Robert Cade…saga of the world's best-selling sports drink and the creative physician scientist behind it" (Document). University of Florida Health News.
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- ^ "Daniel Robert Graham". State of Florida. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "William R. Maples". University of Florida Maples Center. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ "Longtime builder, benefactor Perry dies". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 2005-05-11.
- ^ a b "Maggie Taylor:Solutions beginning with A". Modernbook Gallery. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Faculty Directory, UF Mathematics". University of Florida. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ Leslie, Mary (10 August 2007). "It's going well for Gainesville's Against Me!". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "As Friends Rust Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "The Draft Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Gainesville band in fatal crash". Star-Banner. 10 September 1995. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Holopaw Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Hot Water Music Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Less Than Jake Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Rehasher Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ "Sister Hazel Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-09-03.