Famous People From Massachusetts - Celebrities Born In Massachusetts - page 2

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.
Paul Revere

Paul Revere

Paul Revere was an American industrialist and revolutionary

AmericanJanuary 1, 1735127 views

Donnie Wahlberg

Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr

AmericanAugust 17, 196990 views

Charles Sumner

Charles Sumner was a 19th century American politician who was the leader of the antislavery forces in Massachusetts

AmericanJanuary 6, 1811105 views

James Spader

James Todd Spader is an American actor

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr

AmericanAugust 29, 1809114 views

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American-born British artist best remembered for his painting ‘Whistler's Mother’.

AmericanJuly 11, 1834117 views

Cotton Mather

Cotton Mather was a New England Puritan minister, author, and pamphleteer

AmericanFebruary 12, 1663146 views

Mary Lyon

Mary Mason Lyon was an American pioneer in women's education during the 19th century

AmericanFebruary 28, 1797122 views

Geena Davis

Geena Davis is a renowned American actress, producer, writer and women’s rights activist

AmericanJanuary 21, 1956208 views