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 | |||
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Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
Kelly Rohrbach | January 21, 1990 | American | Kelly Rohrbach is an acclaimed American model and actress |
Casey Neistat | March 25, 1981 | American | Casey Neistat is a well-known YouTuber and vlogger |
Stephanie McMahon | September 24, 1976 | American | Stephanie McMahon is an American businesswoman and a professional wrestler |
Sarah Rafferty | December 6, 1972 | American | Sarah Rafferty is an American actress recognized for her role in the drama series ‘Suits’ |
Jack Baran | January 13, 1997 | American | Check 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 Mitchum | August 6, 1917 | American | Robert Mitchum was a prolific American actor who appeared in over 110 films and TV series over the course of his career |
Jonathan Brandis | April 13, 1976 | American | Jonathan Brandis was an American actor known for his role in the miniseries ‘It.’ |
Bob Crane | July 13, 1928 | American | Robert Edward Crane, well known as Bob Crane, was an American actor, radio host, drummer, and disc jockey |
Cassie Ventura | August 26, 1986 | American | Casandra Elizabeth Ventura is an American singer, model, actress, and dancer |
Adriana Caselotti | May 6, 1916 | American | Adriana Caselotti was an American singer and a voice actor |
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn was a legendary actress who reigned over Hollywood with her beauty, independent spirit and eccentricity
Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards was a philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in shaping Protestant beliefs during the 18th century
Henry Ward Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher was an American clergyman and influential social reformer, who staunchly supported abolition of slavery
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe was a famous nineteenth century American author, social reformer & philanthropist
Aaron Hernandez
Aaron Hernandez was an American football tight end who played for the New England Patriots in the NFL
Cassie Ventura
Casandra Elizabeth Ventura is an American singer, model, actress, and dancer
Adriana Caselotti
Adriana Caselotti was an American singer and a voice actor
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Ella Wheeler Wilcox was a prominent American author and poet, best known for her work ‘Poems of Passion’