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10 Most Famous People from Ohio
Ohio River within the Great Lakes region earns this Midwestern state its name. To add to that, the buckeye trees growing across the different parts of the state give it the nickname “Buckeye State”. Therefore, Ohioans are at times referred to as the “Buckeyes”.
This state is popular for many things. If you fancy adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, Cedar Point has a wide range of fun rides. Nature lovers can immerse themselves in the breathtaking views across the state including its unique trees. Football fans can join the Ohioans who are crazy about football. Rightly so considering the National Football League started in Ohio in 1920 when it was called the American Professional Football League. That is not all, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame is also located here.
Away from football, amazing rides, nature and you name it. The Buckeye State is the birthplace of many notable people. This state has sent about eight of its native sons to the White House so far. Besides presidents, they boast of other prominent personalities throughout generations.
Here are the 10 Most Famous People from Ohio.
1. Jacob Allen Abel
Jacob Allen Abel by Gordon Correll from Wikimedia Commons
He is an American actor. He has appeared in several films and movies. Abel was born in Canton Ohio. He has been featured in the film adaptation of the young adult novels Percy Jackson from 2010 until 2013. Moreover, in 2011 he was in the film I Am Number Four, and The Host in 2013. Also, on Love & Mercy in 2014.
Abel’s acting skills are noted in other creations such as CW’s Supernatural series where he was part of the cast from 2009–2010 and returned in 2019 to 2020. Netflix’s Another Life of 2019 had him as a regular on the first episode of the science fiction drama.
2. Lola Albright
She was born in Akron Ohio, in 1924 to parents who were both gospel music singers. She attended King Grammar School and proceeded to West High School in Akron where she graduated in 1942. While still in school, she worked as a receptionist at a radio station.
She later moved to Cleveland at the age of 18 and took a job as a stenographer. She eventually headed for Chicago where she worked as a model and photographer, before being discovered by a talent scout and making the big move to Hollywood at age of 23. Therefore earning her an identity as an American singer and actress. She is most remembered for her great work on the television series Peter Gunn which ran from 1958 to 1960.
3. Halle Berry
Berry is an American actress. She was born on August 14, 1966. Her career began in beauty pageants where she participated in several competitions. She finished as the first runner-up in the Miss USA and sixth in the Miss World contest of 1986.
Her spotlight moment came with her role in Boomerang, a romantic comedy in 1992. Subsequently, that role led to other features in The Flintstones and Bulworth films in 1994 and 1998 respectively. 1999’s Introducing Dorothy Dandridge won her a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. This established her as the highest-paid actress in Hollywood.
4. LeBron James
LeBron James in 2016 by Erik Drost from Wikimedia Commons
He was born on December 30th, 1984. He is an American professional basketballer and plays for the team Los Angeles Lakers. He is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He famously goes by the name King James.
LeBron has won four NBA championships, four NBA MVP awards, four NBA Finals MVP awards, three All-Star MVP awards, and two Olympic gold medals. In the year 2022, James became the first player in NBA history to accumulate 10,000 or more career points, rebounds, and assists.
Get to know James more with these unbelievable facts about LeBron James.
5. Carter Camper
He was born on July 6, 1988. He is American professional ice hockey. He is currently on the Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League. Since turning to professional hockey he has focussed on playing for the American Hockey League for the majority of the time.
On top of that, in February 2014 he was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets, in July of the same year, he joined Ottawa Senators as a free agent and in July 2015 he signed with the Washington Capitals as a free agent.
6. Simone Biles
She is an American gymnast. Biles is famed for winning individual gold medals in 2016’s Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She does well in the all-around, floor, balance beam, and vault gymnastics categories which she has won medals in. She has won at least 32 Olympic and World Championship medals. As well as setting a record for the most medals won by a woman at a single Olympic game. She prides herself on many more accolades.
7. Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg by Gage Skidmore from Wikimedia Commons
He is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker and also a director and producer. He is known to produce some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters of the late 20th century. He has contributed to films and movies of many different themes and genres for over four decades. His versatile nature has made him successful in the film industry. His films have hit box office records, setting the standard for what it means to have a blockbuster movie.
Ohio has many more headline individuals that have triumphed in different industries. The world owes Ohio gratitude for birthing and raising the pioneers of aviation, the Wright Brothers who designed, built, and flew the first-ever successful airplane. Other note-worthy people from Ohio are television personality Steve Harvey and American comedian Drew Carey.
Take a look at surprising facts about Steven Spielberg to get a better understanding of him.
8. Steph Curry
He is a professional basketball player. He plays for NBA’s Golden State Warriors. He is considered the best 3-point shooter in NBA history. Thus credited as the greatest shooter in the NBA. Curry has won the MVP(most valuable player) award twice.
Over and above that, he led the Warriors to their first championship after four decades since 1975, becoming champions in 2014–15. At the same time, he helped the team break the record for most wins in an NBA season which was their gateway to the 2016 NBA Finals. But they lost in seven games to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has earned the title of Southern Conference player of the year. His shooting skills make him one of the most appreciated basketball players the world has seen.
9. John Legend
John Legend on May 2022 by LG Electronics from Wikimedia Commons
John Legend is an American Singer-songwriter and musician. He was born in Ohio and loved music from a very young age. He started his music career at church choirs at age four. As early as seven years, he knew how to play piano. Further, in college, he was president and music director for a musical group called Counterpart.
He released many studio albums before collaborating with Kanye West, Britney Spears, and Lauryn Hill. He has won several awards including the Golden Globe Award and the Grammy Award. Additionally, he has starred in several movies and he is also known for his philanthropic activities.
10. Neil Armstrong
He was an American astronaut and the first person to walk on the moon. He was a trained aeronautical engineer and served as a test pilot before his position as an astronaut. His first mission was to be a command pilot of Gemini 8 in the year 1966. This made him the first civilian to fly to space. His second and last space flight occurred years later in 1969.
Furthermore, one of his greatest achievements was his journey to the moon with Aldrin and Collins aboard Apollo 11 for NASA. It was the first manned mission to the moon. He spent 2 hours on the moon walking and collecting samples and conducting experiments. His determination, heroic spirit plus his unshakable team spirit made him a man of virtue and honor.
Learn about Armstrong’s led Apollo 11 experience with these remarkable facts about the 1969 moon landing.
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