Famous People From Connecticut - Celebrities Born In Connecticut - page 9

Often grouped along with New York and New Jersey as a part of the tristate area, Connecticut occupies the southernmost area of the New England region among the northeastern United States. It is named after River Connecticut, whose name traces back to a word meaning ‘long tidal river’. With Hartford as its capital and Bridgeport as its most populous state, it is often referred to as ‘The Constitution State’ or even ‘The Nutmeg State’. Although it is 3rd smallest by area, it is the fourth most densely populated state. Many famous ‘Connecticuters’ have made it huge internationally, in several spheres of life. Famous authors and writers such as Suzanne Collins, Stephenie Meyer and Noah Webster all were born in the state of Connecticut. The state is well-known for creating athletes such as Walter Camp, Rajai David, Ryan Gomes, Matt Harvey and Willie Pep. So many famous entertainers and actors such as Meg Ryan, Seth MacFarlane, Christopher Llyod, Katherine Heigl and Richard Belzer are originally from Connecticut. We are quite certain that you will be surprised to know all the other prominent legends who were born in and who started their journey to success from Connecticut.

Christopher Lloyd, George W. Bush, Stephanie McMahon, Paul Giamatti & John Mayer are some of the celebrities who hail from Connecticut.

The Most Famous People From Connecticut

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Kelly RohrbachJanuary 21, 1990AmericanKelly Rohrbach is an acclaimed American model and actress
Casey NeistatMarch 25, 1981AmericanCasey Neistat is a well-known YouTuber and vlogger
Stephanie McMahonSeptember 24, 1976AmericanStephanie McMahon is an American businesswoman and a professional wrestler
Sarah RaffertyDecember 6, 1972AmericanSarah Rafferty is an American actress recognized for her role in the drama series ‘Suits’
Jack BaranJanuary 13, 1997AmericanCheck out all that you wanted to know about Jack Baran (thatsojack), the famous YouTube star; his rise to stardom, personal life, trivia facts and lots more.
Robert MitchumAugust 6, 1917AmericanRobert Mitchum was a prolific American actor who appeared in over 110 films and TV series over the course of his career
Jonathan BrandisApril 13, 1976AmericanJonathan Brandis was an American actor known for his role in the miniseries ‘It.’
Bob CraneJuly 13, 1928AmericanRobert Edward Crane, well known as Bob Crane, was an American actor, radio host, drummer, and disc jockey
Adriana CaselottiMay 6, 1916AmericanAdriana Caselotti was an American singer and a voice actor
Cassie VenturaAugust 26, 1986AmericanCasandra Elizabeth Ventura is an American singer, model, actress, and dancer
Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan is an American actress and director, best known for playing romantic characters on screen

AmericanNovember 19, 1961302 views

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn was a legendary actress who reigned over Hollywood with her beauty, independent spirit and eccentricity

AmericanMay 12, 1907164 views

Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards was a philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in shaping Protestant beliefs during the 18th century

AmericanOctober 5, 1703122 views

Henry Ward Beecher

Henry Ward Beecher was an American clergyman and influential social reformer, who staunchly supported abolition of slavery

AmericanJune 24, 1813163 views

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Beecher Stowe was a famous nineteenth century American author, social reformer & philanthropist

AmericanJune 14, 1811244 views

Aaron Hernandez

Aaron Hernandez was an American football tight end who played for the New England Patriots in the NFL

Paul Lieberstein

Paul Lieberstein is an American actor

AmericanFebruary 22, 1967250 views

Cassie Ventura

Casandra Elizabeth Ventura is an American singer, model, actress, and dancer

AmericanAugust 26, 1986502 views

Adriana Caselotti

Adriana Caselotti was an American singer and a voice actor

AmericanMay 6, 1916503 views

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was a prominent American author and poet, best known for her work ‘Poems of Passion’