Famous People From Massachusetts - Celebrities Born In Massachusetts - page 16

Being the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Popularly known as ‘The Bay State’, Massachusetts is influential and rich in American history, industry and academia, particularly in its capital – Boston. The region was once inhabited by the Massachusett tribe and hence its name. Being the first state in the United States to legalize same-sex marriage, Massachusetts has come a long way since its historic beginning, only to emerge even stronger. Several famous entertainers, athletes, academics, politicians and artists who have gone on to conquer the rest of country with their talent, were born in Massachusetts. Famous sport personalities such as John Cena was born in the state of Massachusetts. Various popular and sought-after Hollywood actors were also born in this state. From the talented Ben Affleck to the promising Matt Damon to the deadly Uma Thurman, all hail from this state. Various popular comedians such as Conan O’ Brien, Amy Poehler, Matt LeBlanc and Steve Carell, all hail from the state of Massachusetts. Keep reading the list to know more celebs born in Massachussets & famous personalities who are from Massachusetts.

John Cena, Whitey Bulger, Matt Damon, Mindy Kaling & Eli Roth are some of the celebrities who hail from Massachusetts.

The Most Famous People From Massachusetts

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Patrick Bouvier KennedyAugust 7, 1963AmericanPatrick Bouvier Kennedy was the last child of American President John F
Acacia BrinleyOctober 22, 1997AmericanAcacia Brinley is a pop singer who is famous for being the lead vocalist of the American band ‘Watercolor’
Johnny AppleseedSeptember 26, 1774AmericanJohnny Appleseed was a legendary American nurseryman who is credited with the introduction of apple trees in large parts of the US
John CenaApril 23, 1977AmericanJohn Cena, an American professional wrestler, rapper and actor, is arguably WWE's most successful superstar
Dicky EklundMay 9, 1957AmericanDicky Eklund is an American former professional boxer who competed in the welterweight division
Patty MayoJuly 6, 1987AmericanPatty Mayo is an American YouTuber recognized for his bounty hunting series
Nicky JamMarch 17, 1981AmericanNicky Jam is a well-known American singer and songwriter
Bette DavisApril 5, 1908AmericanBette Davis was an acclaimed American actress
Matt LeBlancJuly 25, 1967AmericanMatt LeBlanc is an American actor known for his role in the hit sitcom ‘Friends.’
Black DahliaJuly 29, 1924AmericanBlack Dahlia is the nickname given by the press to Elizabeth Short, after she was brutally murdered and her naked body was discovered, separated in two parts from the waist, in a vacant lot in Leimert Park, Los Angeles in early 1947.
Henrietta Swan Leavitt

Henrietta Swan Leavitt

Henrietta Swan Leavitt was an American astronomer

AmericanJuly 4, 1868387 views

James Taylor

James Taylor is an American singer/songwriter and a guitarist

AmericanMarch 12, 1948157 views

Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, poet, editor and literary critic, who was also associated with the American Romantic Movement

AmericanJanuary 19, 1809122 views

Horace Mann

Horace Mann was an American education reformer and politician

AmericanMay 4, 1796351 views

Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau was an American writer, poet and a transcendentalist thinker, most famous for his classic book ‘Walden’.

AmericanJuly 12, 1817116 views

Aly Raisman

Aly Raisman is an American gymnast

AmericanMay 25, 1994374 views

Brad Falchuk

Brad Falchuk is an American television screenwriter, director and producer

American1971186 views

Michelle Phan

Michelle Phan is a popular makeup and beauty vlogger

AmericanApril 11, 1987187 views

Dicky Eklund

Dicky Eklund is an American former professional boxer who competed in the welterweight division

AmericanMay 9, 1957826 views

Emeril Lagasse

Emeril Lagasse is a noted American restaurateur, chef, a well-known television personality and also a cookbook author

AmericanOctober 15, 1959165 views