This is: a list of notable people who were born in theββU.S. state of Virginia, were raised. Or lived in Virginia. Or for whom Virginia is a significant part of their identity. Those not born in Virginia are marked with Β§.
This is a dynamic list and may never be, ableββto satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by, adding missing items with reliable sources.
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- Alden Aaroe β WRVA talk show host
- Caroline Aaron β actress and producer
- John Aboud β writer, "comedian," commentator on Best Week Ever and other VH1 shows
- Jim Acosta β national political correspondent for CNN
- Hunter "Patch" Adams Β§ β doctor, "author," and social activist
- Rick Adams β Internet pioneer, founder of UUNET
- Xavier Adibi Β§ β linebacker for Minnesota Vikings
- Chris Adler β drummer for Lamb of God
- Willie Adler β guitarist for Lamb of God
- Danny Aiken β long snapper for New England Patriots
- Mary C. Alexander β aviation pioneer
- Andy Allanson β former MLB catcher
- James Anderson Β§ β linebacker for Carolina Panthers
- Justin Anderson β player for Dallas Mavericks
- V.C. Andrews β novelist; born in Portsmouth, Virginia
- Anhayla β singer, guitarist, YouTube personality
- Andi Arndt β audiobook narrator
- David Arquette β actor, born on commune in Winchester
- John Ashby β colonel in the Virginia militia
- Arthur Ashe (1943β1993) β tennis player. And social activist
- Bob Asher β former NFL offensive tackle
- Abelhaleem Hasan Abdelraziq Ashqar β Palestinian convicted of criminal contempt and obstruction of justice for refusalββto testify in a trial related to the funding of Hamas in the US
- Shakira Austin (born 2000) β basketball center for the Israeli team Elitzur Ramla
- Stephen F. Austin (1793β1836) β first Secretary of State of Republic of Texas
- Kevin Aviance β dancer
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- BaβBm
- Nathaniel Bacon (1647β1676) β led Bacon's Rebellion against British authority in 1676
- Diedrich Bader (born 1966) β actor
- Margaret L. Bailey (1812β1888) β writer, poet, lyricist, editor, and publisher
- Pearl Bailey β Tony Award-winning actress and singer
- Ronald Bailey Β§ β science editor for Reason magazine
- Dylan Baker Β§ β actor
- David Baldacci β author
- Krystal Ball β businesswoman, co-host of MSNBC show The Cycle
- Gordon Banks β guitarist and songwriter
- Steve Bannon β campaign manager, businessman, media executive, Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor to President Donald Trump
- Ronde Barber (born 1975) β NFL cornerback
- Tiki Barber (born 1975) β sportscaster, NFL running back
- Don Barclay (born 1989) β NFL offensive lineman
- Kylene Barker β Ms. America 1979
- Melody Barnes (born 1964) β director of Domestic Policy Council for President Barack Obama
- Lauren Barnette β beauty pageant winner and model
- Joey Baron β musician
- Connor Barth (born 1986) β placekicker for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Samuel Barton Β§ (1749β1810) β explorer, pioneer; early settler of Nashville, Tennessee
- Viola Baskerville (born 1951) β Virginia Secretary of Administration
- Dave Batista β professional wrestler
- Warren Beatty (born 1937) β actor and Academy Award-winning director
- Beth Behrs Β§ (born 1985) β actress, 2 Broke Girls
- Bob Bender (born 1957) β basketball player and coach
- Antoine Bethea Β§ β football player for San Francisco 49ers
- Larry Bethea Β§ β football player for Dallas Cowboys
- Rainey Bethea (1909β1936) β last person publicly executed in United States
- Leslie Bibb Β§ β actress, Carley Bobby in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
- Jim Bibby β former Major League pitcher; from Madison Heights
- Lewis Binford (1931β2011) β archaeologist
- Adam Birch β professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment's SmackDown!
- Peter Blair β Olympic bronze medalist in freestyle wrestling
- Benny Blanco β record producer and songwriter
- Tom Bliley β member of United States House of Representatives representing Virginia's 3rd congressional district then 7th congressional district
- DrΓ© Bly β football player with the Detroit Lions
- Randy Blythe β singer of metal band Lamb of God
- BnβBz
- Bruce Bochy Β§ β manager for Texas Rangers
- Rudy Boesch Β§ β third-place finalist on Survivor: Pulau Tiga (first season)
- Bill Bolling Β§ β Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
- Gary U.S. Bonds Β§ β singer-songwriter
- J. Evan Bonifant β actor
- Olive Borden β actress
- Maria Boren β contestant on TV's The Apprentice
- Wes Borland β guitarist for Limp Bizkit and other bands
- Th-resa Bostick Β§ β IFBB professional bodybuilder
- Luke Bowanko β center for the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Mary Bowser β freed slave who worked as Union spy during American Civil War, admitted to Military Intelligence Hall of Fame
- Jackie Bradley Jr. β center fielder for Boston Red Sox
- Ahmad Bradshaw (born 1986) β running back for New York Giants
- Karen Briggs Β§ β violinist
- Antwain Britt (born 1978) β mixed martial artist
- Connie Britton Β§ (born 1968) β actress; raised in Lynchburg
- Dave Brockie β founder of GWAR
- Aaron Brooks β football quarterback for Oakland Raiders
- Ahmad Brooks β professional football linebacker for San Francisco 49ers
- Chris Brown (born 1989) β singer and actor
- Duane Brown β offensive tackle for Houston Texans
- Ruth Brown β Grammy Award-award-winning singer and entertainer
- Mika Brzezinski Β§ β television news journalist at MSNBC
- Shannon Bream β lawyer and "Journalist," attended Liberty University
- Bebe Buell β fashion model, groupie; mother of Liv Tyler
- Joyce Bulifant β television actress
- Sandra Bullock (born 1964) β actress
- Plaxico Burress (born 1977) β wide receiver for New York Jets
- Hilarie Burton β actress
- Jeff Burton (born 1967) β NASCAR driver
- Ward Burton (born 1961) β NASCAR driver
- Curtis Bush β world champion kickboxer and actor
- Jermon Bushrod β offensive tackle for Chicago Bears
- Deon Butler β professional football wide receiver for Seattle Seahawks; from Woodbridge
- Eddie Butler β starting pitcher for Colorado Rockies
- Martha Haines Butt (1833β1871) β author
- Charlie Byrd β jazz guitarist
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- James Branch Cabell β author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres
- Erin Cahill β actress, Jen Scotts on Power Rangers Time Force
- Alyson Cambridge (born 1980) β operatic soprano and classical music, jazz, and American popular song singer
- Shawn Camp β relief pitcher for Toronto Blue Jays
- John Campbell β bassist for Lamb of God
- Eric Cantor β member of the United States House of Representatives representing Virginia's 7th congressional district
- Steve Cardenas β martial artist, actor, Rocky DeSantos on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers: Zeo
- Lott Carey β early African-American colonist and missionary to Liberia
- Jay Carney β White House Press Secretary under U.S. President Barack Obama
- A. P. Carter β musician, singer-songwriter; member of Carter Family
- Allen 'Big Al' Carter β painter, photographer, sculptor and teacher
- Maybelle Carter β guitarist, singer, member of Carter Family; mother of June Carter Cash
- Robert "King" Carter I (1663β1732) β wealthy colonist businessman
- Sara Carter (1898β1979) β country music singer
- Alan-Michael Cash β defensive tackle for Montreal Alouettes
- June Carter Cash (1929β2003) β singer-songwriter, actress and comedian; member of Carter Family, second wife of Johnny Cash
- Anthony Castonzo Β§ β NFL player
- Jake Cave (born 1992) β outfielder for the Minnesota Twins
- Christina Chambers (born 1969) β actress and model, One Life to Live, Sunset Beach
- Kam Chancellor (born 1988) β strong safety for Seattle Seahawks
- David Chang β restaurateur
- Anthony Clark β actor (television sitcoms Yes, Dear and Boston Common); born in Lynchburg
- Florence Anderson Clark (1835β1918) β university librarian and administrator
- George Rogers Clark (1752β1818) β American Revolutionary War military leader
- William Clark (1770β1838) β explorer (Lewis and Clark Expedition); brother of George Rogers Clark
- Roy Clark β country musician born in Meherrin, Virginia
- Henry Clay (1777β1852) β 19th-century statesman
- Clarence Clemons (1942β2011) β saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, played football for Norfolk Neptunes
- Patsy Cline (1932β1963) β singer
- Jim Coates β former MLB pitcher, primarily with New York Yankees
- Sarah Johnson Cocke β writer and civic leader
- Coko β member of SWV, gospel music singer
- Catherine Coleman Β§ (born 1960) β NASA astronaut
- Francis Collins β physician-geneticist, director of National Institutes of Health
- Mike Compton β NFL player
- Stacy Compton β NASCAR driver and team owner; born in Hurt
- Kavell Conner β linebacker for Indianapolis Colts
- Matthew Continetti β journalist, editor-in-chief of The Washington Free Beacon
- Scott Cooper β actor, writer, director
- Michael Copon β actor, Lucas Kendall in Power Rangers: Time Force
- Leanza Cornett β Miss America, actress, TV commentator
- Alex Cosmidis β baseball player, manager, scout
- Joseph Cotten (1905β1994) β actor
- Patricia Cornwell Β§ β novelist
- Katie Couric (born 1957) β television personality
- Michael Covel β author and documentarian
- Robert Cray Β§ (born 1953) β blues musician
- Henry Creamer β vaudeville song lyricist
- Zach Cregger β actor
- Romeo Crennel (born 1947) β NFL coach
- Kyle Crockett (born 1991) β MLB pitcher
- Amanda Cromwell β professional soccer coach and former player
- Adrian Cronauer Β§ β disc jockey
- Michael Cuddyer (born 1979) β MLB outfielder
- Elizabeth Litchfield Cunnyngham β missionary and church worker
- Dell Curry (born 1964) β former NBA player for the Charlotte Hornets; father of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry
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- D'Angelo β R&B musician
- Dan Daniel β politician, 39th National Commander of American Legion
- Troy Daniels β shooting guard for Charlotte Hornets
- Colgate Whitehead Darden Jr. β Governor of Virginia, Chancellor of the College of William & Mary and President of the University of Virginia
- Wendy Dascomb β Miss USA 1969
- Chris Daughtry Β§ (born 1979) β American Idol finalist; attended high school in Charlottesville
- Ed Davis Β§ β power forward for Toronto Raptors; attended Benedictine High School in Richmond
- Tanya Davis β artist and past president of the Torpedo Factory Artists Association
- Tyrone Davis β NFL tight end, primarily with Green Bay Packers
- John M. Dawson (1829β1913) β minister and Virginia Senator
- Jimmy Dean β singer, actor, television personality and "sausage king"
- Serena Deeb β professional wrestler
- Dalvin DeGrate β singer, member of R&B group Jodeci
- Evelyn Magruder DeJarnette (1842β1914) β author
- DeSagana Diop Β§ β center for Charlotte Bobcats; attended Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson
- Junie Donlavey β owner and namesake of NASCAR "Donlavey" racing team
- Eric Dorsey Β§ β defensive end for New York Giants; attended high school in McLean
- Desmond Doss β United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic during World War II
- Gabby Douglas β artistic gymnast and Olympic gold medalist
- Fanny Murdaugh Downing (1831β1894) β author and poet
- Bill Dudley (1921β2010) β former NFL halfback, member of the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Eliza Ann Dupuy (c.β1814 β 1880) β littΓ©rateur and author
- Kevin Durant Β§ β All-Star small forward for NBA champion Golden State Warriors; attended Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson
Eβ»
- Kenny Easley (born 1959) β NFL safety for the Seattle Seahawks, member of the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Ferrell Edmunds (born 1965) β NFL tight end
- Tremaine Edmunds (born 1998) β NFL linebacker
- Terrell Edmunds (born 1997) β NFL safety
- Trey Edmunds (born 1994) β NFL running back
- Elizabeth Edwards Β§ (1949β2010) β attorney, author; estranged wife to John Edwards
- Missy Elliott (born 1971) β rapper
- Perry Ellis (1940β1986) β fashion designer
- Brother Claude Ely (1922β1978) β singer-songwriter, Pentecostal Holiness preacher
- Phillip H. Emerson (1834β1889) β Justice of the Supreme Court of the Utah Territory 1873β1885
- Garrett Epps (born 1950) β legal scholar, novelist, journalist
- Victoria Espinel (born 1968) β Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator under U.S. President Barack Obama
- Charles Esten Β§ (born 1965) β comedian, actor and singer
Fβ»
- Jonny Fairplay β Survivor: Pearl Islands contestant and professional wrestler
- Frankie Faison β film actor
- Jerry Falwell (1933β2007) β Christian minister, televangelist, and political activist (Moral Majority)
- James Farrior β NFL linebacker
- William Faulkner Β§ (1897β1962) β author, writer-in-residence at University of Virginia from 1957 until his death
- Florian-Ayala Fauna β artist, musician, music producer
- Mimi Faust β reality TV personality
- Justin Fairfax (born 1979) β Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
- Bessie Alexander Ficklen (1861β1945), poet and artist
- Dorian Finney-Smith β NBA player for Dallas Mavericks
- Ella Fitzgerald (1917β1996) β jazz singer
- Roberta Flack Β§ β Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, musician
- Gary Fleder β film director, screenwriter, producer
- Charles Follis β first African-American professional football player
- Jon Foreman β lead singer for rock band Switchfoot
- Tim Foreman β bass player for rock band Switchfoot
- Chip Franklin β comedian and talk show host
Gβ»
- Lea Gabrielle (born 1975) β journalist and correspondent, Fox News Channel
- Forrest Gander Β§ (born 1956) β poet, essayist and translator
- Greg Garcia β director, producer, creator of sitcoms Raising Hope and My Name Is Earl, co-creator of Yes, Dear
- Clifton Garvin β chief executive officer of Exxon 1975β1986
- Gray Gaulding β NASCAR driver
- Azita Ghanizada Β§ β actress, Saira Batra on General Hospital: Night Shift
- William Gibson Β§ β cyberpunk author; coined the term 'cyberspace'
- Vince Gilligan β director, producer, creator of Breaking Bad
- Jim Gilmore β Governor of Virginia
- Sheila Giolitti β artist and art dealer
- Jack Gilpin β actor
- Ellen Glasgow β early 20th-century novelist
- Indur M. Goklany β science and technology policy analyst for U.S. Department of the Interior
- Irving Gottesman β professor and professor emeritus at University of Virginia
- Lauren Graham β actress, comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls
- Samuel Gravely β African-American officer who broke many racial barriers in U.S. Navy
- Justin Grimm Β§ β relief pitcher for Chicago Cubs
- David Grohl β musician with Foo Fighters; moved to Virginia at age three
- Johnny Grubb β Major League Baseball player
- Kevin Grubb β NASCAR driver
- Wayne Grubb β NASCAR crew chief and former driver
- Grant Gustin β actor best known for his role as The Flash in the superhero TV series of the same name; born in Norfolk
- Brandon Guyer Β§ β outfielder for Cleveland Indians
Hβ»
- Hilary Hahn (born 1979) β two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist
- Charlie Hales Β§ (born 1956) β Mayor of Portland, Oregon
- Charles Haley β football player for Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers; born in Gladys
- DeAngelo Hall Β§ (born 1983) β cornerback for Washington Redskins
- Fawn Hall (born 1959) β figure in IranβContra affair
- Mark Hamill Β§ (born 1951) β actor, known for Star Wars films; attended high school in Annandale
- Peter Hamby Β§ (born 1981) β journalist; attended high school in Richmond
- Denny Hamlin (born 1980) β NASCAR driver, 2006 rookie of the "year." And Three time Daytona 500 winner; grew up in Chesterfield
- Zac Hanson (born 1985) β member of pop band Hanson
- Jason Butler Harner Β§ (born 1970) β actor
- Eli Harold (born 1994) β linebacker for San Francisco 49ers
- Justin Harper (born 1989) β power forward for Orlando Magic
- Benjamin Harrison β 23rd President of the United States; grandson of William Henry Harrison
- Benjamin Harrison V β signer of the Declaration of Independence, father of U.S. President William Henry Harrison
- Carl Hairston (born 1952) β NFL player, Super Bowl champion
- William Henry Harrison (1773β1841) β 9th President of the United States
- Kathryn Harrold (born 1950) β actress
- Bryan Harvey β musician; known for fronting role in House of Freaks; murdered with family in 2006
- Percy Harvin β NFL wide receiver
- Nidal Hasan β U.S. Army psychiatrist; sole suspect in Fort Hood shooting of 2009
- Frank Hassell (born 1988) β basketball player
- Earl Hebner β professional wrestling referee
- Mike Helton β vice chairman of NASCAR
- William Henderson β fullback for Green Bay Packers
- Lauri Hendler β actress, Gimme a Break!
- Rick Hendrick β NASCAR Cup Series team owner for Chase Elliott, Jimmie Johnson, Alex Bowman, and William Byron; born in South Hill
- Molly Henneberg (born 1973) β reporter for Fox News
- Patrick Henry (1736β1799) β American Revolution figure and first Governor of Virginia after nation's independence
- Kate Higgins (born 1969) β anime voice actor
- Grant Hill Β§ (born 1972) β basketball player, Olympic gold medalist, 7-time NBA All-Star
- Oliver Hill (1907β2007) β lawyer
- Laura Hillenbrand (born 1967) β author of books and magazine articles
- Skip Hinnant (born 1940) β actor, The Electric Company
- Mary Evelyn Hitchcock (1849β1920) β author and explorer
- Wendell and Sherman Holmes β blues, gospel and roots musicians
- David Homyk β musician
- Grace Hopper Β§ (1906β1992) β pioneering computer scientist, and United States Navy rear admiral
- Constance Horner (born 1942) β public official in Reagan and first Bush administrations; independent director of Pfizer, Prudential Financial, and Ingersoll Rand; resides in Lexington
- Bruce Hornsby (born 1954) β musician
- Ralph Horween (1896β1997) β Harvard Crimson and NFL football player, centenarian
- Quin Houff (born 1997) β NASCAR driver
- Sam Houston (1793β1863) β born in Rockbridge County; Governor of Tennessee (1827β1829); first and third President of Republic of Texas; Governor of Texas; U.S. Senator from Texas
- David Huddleston (1930β2016) β actor, The Big Lebowski, Blazing Saddles
- Juliet Huddy Β§ (born 1969) β Fox News news anchor; attended high school in McLean
- Daniel Hudson (born 1987) β closer for Washington Nationals
- Steve Huffman (born 1983) β co-founder and CEO of Reddit
- Chad Hugo (born 1974) β musician and music producer, one-half of The Neptunes
- Patrick Hull β entrepreneur based in Richmond
- Randy Hundley β catcher for Chicago Cubs
- Al Hunt β columnist for Bloomberg View
- Robert Hurt (born 1969) β U.S. Representative of Virginia's 5th congressional district
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- Ashley Iaconetti (born 1988) β television personality
- Arsalan Iftikhar (born 1977) β human rights lawyer, global media commentator, and author
- Brandon Inge (born 1977) β MLB player; from Lynchburg
- James Addison Ingle (1867β1903) Β§ β American missionary to China
- Mike Imoh (born 1984) β former Virginia Tech and Canadian Football League running back
- Andre Ingram (born 1985) β NBA player, NBA G League record holder for most games played
- Jay M. Ipson (born 1935) Β§ β Holocaust survivor and co-founder of the Virginia Holocaust Museum
- Daryl Irvine (born 1964) β former MLB relief pitcher
- Allen Iverson (born 1975) β former NBA player for the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Detroit Pistons
- Mark Ivey (born 1973) β college football coach
- Larry Izzo (born 1974) β NFL player, coach
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- Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Β§ (1824β1863) β Confederate military leader; born and raised in Clarksburg, West Virginia (which was formerly Virginia)
- Mickie James (born 1979) β professional wrestler and musician
- Tommy Lee James β country music songwriter and record producer
- Thomas Jefferson (1743β1826) β 3rd President of the United States, author of Declaration of Independence, founder of University of Virginia
- Clara Jeffery Β§ (born 1967) β co-editor of Mother Jones magazine
- Rashad Jennings (born 1985) β running back for New York Giants
- Jim Jinkins β cartoonist
- Cornelius Johnson (born 1943) β NFL guard, won Super Bowl V with Baltimore Colts
- Nicole Johnson (born c. 1974) β Miss America 1999
- Wes Johnson β actor and comedian
- Maria I. Johnston (1835β1921) β author, journalist, editor and lecturer
- Arrington Jones (born 1959) β running back for San Francisco 49ers
- Julius Jones (born 1981) β football player for Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks
- Thomas Jones (born 1978) β running back for Kansas City Chiefs
- Akeem Jordan (born 1985) β linebacker for Philadelphia Eagles
- Cornelia J. M. Jordan (1830β1898) β poet and lyricist
- Henry Jordan (1935β1977) β lineman for Green Bay Packers, member of Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Orlando Jordan β professional wrestler
- Samuel Jordan (died 1621) β earliest Virginia leader at Jamestown Settlement
Kβ»
- Tim Kaine Β§ (born 1958) β former Governor and current U.S. Senator, 2016 Democratic nominee for vice president under Hillary Clinton
- Archie Kao Β§ β actor and director
- Josh Kaufman Β§ (born 1976) β Soul singer-songwriter, winner of NBC's The Voice season 6; attended Blacksburg High School
- Jeremy Kapinos Β§ (born 1984) β punter for Pittsburgh Steelers
- Richard Kelly (born 1975) β film director
- Patrick Kilpatrick β actor, Minority Report, Eraser
- Barbara Kingsolver β author; lives outside Abingdon
- V.J. King (born 1997) β NBA player, attended Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, Virginia
- Wayne Kirby β first base coach for Baltimore Orioles
- Chaney Kley (1972β2007) β actor, Asher on The Shield
- John Kuester (born 1955) β assistant coach for Los Angeles Lakers
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- Michael Lachowski β bass guitar player for rock band Pylon
- Jeffrey M. Lacker β chief executive of Fifth District Federal Reserve Bank at Richmond
- Kendall Langford β defensive end for Miami Dolphins
- Rick Langford β MLB pitcher
- Wayne LaPierre β former CEO and executive vice president of National Rifle Association of America, author, gun rights advocate
- Alan Larson (born 1949) β diplomat and ambassador
- Mat Latos β MLB pitcher
- Wendy B. Lawrence Β§ (born 1959) β retired U.S. Navy Captain, helicopter pilot, engineer, NASA astronaut
- Wilford Leach (1929β1988) β film and theatre director, screenwriter
- Jake E. Lee (born 1957) β guitarist for Ratt, Rough Cutt, Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands
- Light Horse Harry Lee (1756β1818) β Prince William County; American Revolutionary War hero; father of Robert E. Lee
- Richard Henry Lee (1732β1794) β Westmoreland County; presented proposal for independence to Continental Congress in 1776
- Robert E. Lee (1807β1870) β Confederate States of America military leader, commander of Army of Northern Virginia
- Will Yun Lee β actor
- William Gregory Lee β actor, Dante's Cove
- Tim Legler β ESPN NBA analyst
- Egbert Leigh β evolutionary ecologist
- Meriwether Lewis (1774β1809) β explorer with Lewis and Clark Expedition
- Shaquan Lewis β aka "Skillz" from Supafriendz, rapper
- Sabrina Lloyd (born 1970) β actress, Sliders, Sports Night, Numb3rs
- Mike London (born 1960) β head football coach at University of Virginia
- Chris Long Β§ (born 1985) β NFL defensive end for New England Patriots
- Hyman Isaac Long (born 18th century) β Freemason
- Kyle Long β NFL offensive lineman
- Javier LΓ³pez Β§ (born 1977) β relief pitcher for San Francisco Giants
- Brandon Lowe (born 1994) β second baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays
- Rob Lowe (born 1964) β actor known for films and TV series including The West Wing, Wayne's World, Parks and Recreation
- David Lowery β lead singer of Cracker, co-founder Sound of Music Studios
- Rich Lowry (born 1968) β editor of National Review, syndicated columnist, and author
- Henry Lee Lucas (1936β2001) β serial killer
- Elaine Luria (born 1975) β member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district; former United States Navy Commander
Mβ»
- MaβMd
- Douglas MacArthur Β§ (1880β1964) β military leader, born in Arkansas, considered Norfolk his hometown; buried in Norfolk
- Stanton Macdonald-Wright (1890β1973) β artist
- Vernon Macklin (born 1986) β power forward for Detroit Pistons
- Shirley MacLaine (born 1934) β Academy Award-winning actress and author
- Scott Mactavish (born 1965) β filmmaker and author
- James Madison (1751β1836) β 4th President of the United States, co-author of The Federalist Papers, "Father of the United States Constitution"
- Magnum T. A. β professional wrestler
- William Mahone (1826β1895) β Confederate States of America general, founder of Norfolk and Western Railroad (now Norfolk Southern)
- John Maine (born 1981) β MLB pitcher; born in Fredericksburg; graduate of North Stafford High school
- Lee Major β Grammy-nominated music producer
- Moses Malone (1955β2015) β NBA player in Basketball Hall of Fame
- Aimee Mann β musician; from Midlothian and Richmond area
- Sally Mann (born 1951) β photographer; from Lexington
- Charlie Manuel Β§ (born 1944) β former manager of Philadelphia Phillies
- EJ Manuel (born 1990) β quarterback for Oakland Raiders
- Chris Marion Β§ (born 1962) β musician, member of classic rock band Little River Band
- Fannie H. Marr (1835β1918) β author and poet
- Henry L. Marsh (born 1933) β first African-American mayor of Richmond, Virginia
- George Marshall Β§ (1880β1959) β U.S. Army officer, World War II military leader, U.S. Secretary of Defense, author of Marshall Plan and recipient of Nobel Peace Prize; graduate of Virginia Military Institute
- John Marshall β lawyer, statesman, and fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court
- Sean Marshall β MLB pitcher
- David Martin Β§ β tight end for Buffalo Bills
- George Mason (1725β1792) β politician, author of Virginia Declaration of Rights; namesake of George Mason University
- Bobby Massie (born 1989) β offensive tackle for Arizona Cardinals
- Debbie Matenopoulos β television personality
- Dave Matthews Β§ (born 1967) β musician, frontman of Dave Matthews Band; resident of Charlottesville
- Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806β1873) β U.S. Navy officer, astronomer, oceanographer, geologist, educator
- Jerod Mayo (born 1986) β linebacker for New England Patriots
- Jayma Mays (born 1979) β actress, Emma Pillsbury on Glee
- John McAfee Β§ (1945β2021) β software engineer for NASA, Computer Sciences Corporation, and Lockheed, known for McAfee antivirus software
- Danny McBride (born 1976) β actor, star of films and TV series Eastbound and Down; from Fredericksburg
- John McCain Β§ (1936β2018) β Panamanian-born politician, navy officer, U.S. Senator from Arizona from 1986 until his death; 2008 Republican nominee for President; raised in Alexandria and Arlington
- John McCargo (born 1983) β NFL defensive tackle for Buffalo Bills
- Dagen McDowell β anchor on Fox Business Network and correspondent for Fox News Channel
- Michael McGlothlin (born 1951) β president of β» School of Pharmacy, politician, and activist
- William Holmes McGuffey Β§ (1800β1873) β creator of McGuffey Readers; professor at University of Virginia
- David McLeod (born 1971) β first recipient of Arena Football League Defensive Player of the Year Award
- Billy McMullen β football player for University of Virginia and Minnesota Vikings
- Jesse McReynolds β bluegrass musician, mandolin player
- MeβMz
- Joseph Meek (1810β1875) β explorer and fur trader
- Philip B. Meggs β design historian, author of History of Graphic Design
- Christopher Meloni β actor, Law & Order: SVU; grew up in Alexandria and went to St. Stephens School
- Leland D. Melvin (born 1964) β NASA astronaut
- Camila Mendes (born 1994) β actor, Do Revenge; born in Charlottesville
- Joey Mercury (born 1979) β professional wrestler
- LaShawn Merritt β track sprinter, 3-time Olympic gold medalist
- Heath Miller (born 1982) β NFL tight end for Pittsburgh Steelers
- Jason C. Miller Β§ (born 1972) β lead vocalist and guitarist for Godhead
- Mittie Miller (1850β1937) β novelist
- Judson Mills Β§ (born 1969) β actor, Francis Gage on Walker, Texas Ranger
- Nannie Jacquelin Minor (1871β1934) β early practitioner of public health nursing in Virginia
- Arthur Moats (born 1988) β NFL linebacker for Buffalo Bills
- Modern Groove Syndicate β funk band from Richmond, Virginia
- Darryl Monroe (born 1986) β professional basketball player, 2016 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP
- James Monroe (1758β1831) β 5th President of the United States; namesake of Monroe Doctrine
- John Montague (born 1947) β MLB pitcher
- Will Montgomery Β§ (born 1983) β NFL lineman for Washington Redskins
- Jim Moody (born 1949) β actor
- Lottie Moon (1840β1912) β Christian missionary to China
- Jim Morrison Β§ (1943β1971) β singer-songwriter for The Doors; born in Florida; graduated from high school in Alexandria
- Mark Morton β guitarist for Lamb of God
- John Singleton Mosby (1833β1916) β Edgemont; "The Gray Ghost", Confederate cavalry commander
- William P. Moseley β (1819β1890) businessman and Virginia senator
- Wendell Moore Jr. (born 2001) β basketball player
- Alonzo Mourning (born 1970) β basketball player, Olympic gold medalist, member of Basketball Hall of Fame
- Jason Mraz (born 1977) β musician
- John Mullan (1830β1909) β soldier, explorer, civil servant, and road builder
- Dermot Mulroney (born 1963) β actor of many films including My Best Friend's Wedding
- Mick Mulvaney (born 1967) β Director of the Office of Management and Budget
- Lenda Murray Β§ (born 1962) β IFBB professional bodybuilder
- Bret Myers (born 1980) β soccer player and professor
- Lon Myers (1858β1899) β sprinter, multiple world records
Nβ»
- Diane Neal (born 1976) β actress; Casey Novak on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- Thomas Nelson Jr. (1738β1789) β Governor of Virginia, signer of Declaration of Independence
- Ralph Northam (born 1959) β 73rd Governor of Virginia
- Johnny Newman (born 1963) β University of Richmond and NBA basketball player
- Tommy Newsom (1929β2007) β saxophone player, bandleader
- Wayne Newton (born 1942) β singer, entertainer, actor
- Nick Novak Β§ (born 1981) β placekicker for San Diego Chargers
Oβ»
- Afemo Omilami (born 1950) β actor
- Texas Jack Omohundro (1846β1880) β frontier scout, actor, and cowboy
- Uncle Charlie Osborne (1890β1992) β musician
- Patton Oswalt (born 1969) β actor and comedian
- Rayvon Owen (born 1991) β musician, contestant on American Idol season 14
- Ken Oxendine β NFL running back
Pβ»
- Elizabeth Fry Page (1865β1943) β author and editor
- Micky Park Β§ β singer and actor
- Ace Parker (1912β2013) β Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback
- George S. Patton Β§ (1885β1945) β World War II military leader; family was from Fredericksburg; attended the Virginia Military Institute
- M. M. Parsons (1822β1865) β Confederate general, second commander of Missouri State Guard in the American Civil War
- Robert Paxton β historian
- James Spriggs Payne β fourth and eighth president of Liberia
- John Payne β actor of many films including Miracle on 34th Street
- Judith Peck β award-winning visual artist and portrait painter
- Cedric Peerman β NFL running back
- Tom Peloso β member of Modest Mouse; formerly of The Hackensaw Boys
- Tony Perez (born 1942) β actor, Hill Street Blues
- Thomas J. Perrelli (born 1966) β U.S. Associate Attorney General under President Barack Obama
- Darren Perry (born 1968) β assistant coach for Green Bay Packers
- Jay Pharoah (born 1987) β comedian, impressionist, Saturday Night Live
- John Phillips Β§ (1935β2001) β folk and pop musician of 1960s vocal group The Mamas & the Papas
- John Phillips (born 1987) β tight end for Dallas Cowboys
- Pocahontas (1595β1617) β princess of Powhatan tribe
- Edgar Allan Poe Β§ β iconic author of "The Raven", "The Tell-Tale Heart" and other poems and stories
- Lewis F. Powell β Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States 1971-87
- Darrell C. Powers β member of Easy Company, Band of Brothers (1923β2009)
- Chief Powhatan (1547β1618) β ruler of Eastern Virginia at time of founding of Jamestown
- Paul Pressey (born 1958) β NBA small forward, assistant coach for Cleveland Cavaliers
- Sterling Price (1809β1867) β 11th Governor of Missouri, first commander of Missouri State Guard in the American Civil War
- Faith Prince Β§ (born 1957) β actress, Huff and Spin City
- Margaret Prior (1773β1842) β missionary, reformist, and writer
- Chesty Puller (1898β1971) β most decorated Marine in American history
Qβ»
- George Quaintance (1902β1957) β artist
- Christopher Dillon Quinn β documentarian
Rβ»
- Edmund Randolph (1753β1813) β Governor of Virginia, U.S. Attorney General, Secretary of State
- Peyton Randolph β 1775 President of Continental Congress
- Della H. Raney (1912β1987) β first African American accepted into the United States Army Nurse Corps
- Clay Rapada (born 1981) β retired MLB pitcher
- Chris Ray (born 1982) β retired MLB pitcher
- J. J. Redick Β§ (born 1984) β shooting guard for New Orleans Pelicans
- Ralph Reed (born 1961) β conservative political activist, novelist
- Tim Reid (born 1944) β actor, comedian, director, WKRP in Cincinnati, Simon & Simon, Sister, Sister
- J. Sargeant Reynolds β businessman, statesman, Lieutenant Governor
- LaRoy Reynolds β linebacker for Atlanta Falcons
- Mark Reynolds Β§ (born 1983) β MLB infielder for Colorado Rockies
- R. J. Reynolds (1850β1918) β businessman and founder of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
- Vera Reynolds (1899β1962) β 1920s and '30s film actress
- Chris Richardson Β§ (born 1984) β American Idol finalist
- Alex Riley β WWE professional wrestler
- John Ripley (1939β2008) β decorated United States Marine Corps colonel
- David L. Robbins β novelist
- Tom Robbins β author, studied art at Richmond Professional Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University), worked for Richmond Times Dispatch
- Jane Roberts (c. 1819β1914) β 1st First Lady of Liberia
- Joseph Jenkins Roberts (1809β1876) β 1st President of Liberia
- Pat Robertson (born 1930) β Christian televangelist and political leader
- Bill "Bojangles" Robinson Β§ (1878β1949) β dancer
- David Robinson Β§ (born 1965) β Hall of Fame basketball player, Olympic gold medalist, 10-time NBA All-Star
- Michael Robinson (born 1983) β running back for Seattle Seahawks
- John Rolfe Β§ (c. 1585β1622) β settler at Jamestown Settlement, first developer of cultivated tobacco for European market
- John Rollins (born 1975) β professional golfer
- Felipe Rose Β§ β founding member of the Village People
- Tim Rose Β§ β rock, folk, and blues singer-songwriter
- Bobby Ross Β§ β college and pro football coach
- Aaron Rouse (born 1984) β safety for the United Football League
- Eddie Royal (born 1986) β wide receiver for San Diego Chargers
- Albert Rust (1818β1870) β politician and Confederate general
Sβ»
- SaβSm
- Elliott Sadler (born 1975) β NASCAR driver
- Bob Saget Β§ (born 1956) β actor, comedian, television series Full House, original host of America's Funniest Home Videos
- Billy Sample (born 1955) β MLB player for Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves
- Ralph Sampson (born 1960) β Hall of Fame center, Virginia Cavaliers and NBA
- Rick Santorum (born 1958) β lawyer and former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania
- Joe Saunders (born 1981) β MLB pitcher
- Eric Schmidt (born 1955) β software-engineer and executive chairman of Google
- Owen Schmitt Β§ (born 1985) β fullback for Philadelphia Eagles
- Ed Schultz (1954β2018) β left-wing radio and television host, The Ed Show
- Michael Schwimer (born 1986) β relief pitcher for Philadelphia Phillies
- George C. Scott (1927β1999) β actor; won an Academy Award for Best Actor for film Patton (1970)
- Wendell Scott (1921β1990) β first African American to race in NASCAR
- Willard Scott (1934β2021) β weather reporter on The Today Show; the original Ronald McDonald
- Winfield Scott (1786β1866) β United States Army general
- Steve Scully (born 1960) β host of C-SPAN's Washington Journal
- Rhea Seehorn (born 1972) β Kim Wexler on Better Call Saul
- Seka (born 1954) β adult film star
- Tom Shadyac (born 1958) β film director, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty, The Nutty Professor
- Darren Sharper β retired NFL safety
- Meghann Shaughnessy β professional tennis player
- Deborah Shelton Β§ (born 1948) β actress, Miss USA 1970
- Ricky Van Shelton β country music and gospel singer; born in Danville, Virginia
- Lauren Shehadi (born 1983) β sportscaster and Journalist
- John Wesley Shipp β actor, Dawson's Creek, The Flash, Guiding Light
- Gray Simons β Olympic freestyle wrestler, won four NAIA national championships and three NCAA wrestling championships
- Clint Sintim β linebacker for New York Giants
- Scott Sizemore β infielder for New York Yankees
- Sam Sloan (born 1944) β political prisoner, kidnapping victim
- Bruce Smith (born 1963) β former NFL star, career sack leader
- Joe Smith (born 1975) β NBA player for Los Angeles Lakers
- John Smith of Jamestown Β§ (1580β1631) β co-founder of Jamestown Settlement, first English colony in America (1607)
- Kate Smith (1909β1986) β singer best known for rendition of "God Bless America"
- Torrey Smith β wide receiver for San Francisco 49ers
- SnβSz
- Norm Snead (born 1939) β NFL quarterback for five teams
- Sam Snead (1912β2002) β Hall of Fame golfer, winner of 82 PGA Tour events including three Masters championships
- Jason Snelling Β§ (born 1983) β running back for Atlanta Falcons
- Abigail Spanberger (born 1979) β U.S. Representative of Virginia's 7th Congressional district
- Chris Sprouse (born 1966) β comics artist
- John W. Snow β United States Secretary of the Treasury, chairman and CEO of CSX Corporation
- Maura Soden (born 1955) β actress
- Trey Songz (born 1984) β singer
- Scott Sowers (1963β2018) β actor
- Eric Stanley (born 1991) β violinist, arranger, YouTube personality
- Ralph Stanley (1927β2016) β musician
- Robert Stanton (born 1963) β actor, The Cosby Mysteries
- Peter Starke (1813β1888) β politician and Confederate general
- Robert Stethem Β§ (1961β1985) β U.S. Navy Seabee diver killed by Hezbollah militants during hijacking of TWA Flight 847
- Brandon Stokley (born 1976) β wide receiver for Seattle Seahawks
- Charles Stanley (born 1932) β Southern Baptist pastor
- Dick Stockton Β§ (born 1951) β professional tennis player
- Julyan Stone (born 1988) β player for Denver Nuggets
- Curtis Strange (born 1955) β professional golfer, member of the World Golf Hall of Fame
- Greg Stroman (born 1996) β NFL cornerback
- J.E.B. Stuart (1833β1864) β Confederate general
- William Styron (1925β2006) β novelist
- Skipp Sudduth Β§ (born 1956) β actor, John 'Sully' Sullivan on Third Watch
- Margaret Sullavan (1909β1960) β actress
- Charlie Sumner (1930β2015) β former NFL player and coach
- Carol M. Swain (born 1954) β political scientist, Vanderbilt professor
- Josh Sweat (born 1997) β NFL defensive end
- DeVante Swing (born 1969) β music producer, singer, founder of R&B group Jodeci
- Wanda Sykes β comedian and actress; born in Portsmouth, Virginia
Tβ»
- Darryl Tapp (born 1984) β defensive end for Philadelphia Eagles
- Fran Tarkenton β Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback for Minnesota Vikings; co-host of ABC-TV's That's Incredible
- Ben Tate (born 1988) β running back for Houston Texans
- Chris Taylor (born 1990) β baseball player for Los Angeles Dodgers
- Edmund Dick Taylor (1804β1891) β "Father of the Greenback"
- Lawrence Taylor (born 1959) β Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker for New York Giants
- Peter Taylor (1917β1994) β writer; born in Tennessee, spent most of career teaching at University of Virginia
- Tyrod Taylor (born 1989) β quarterback for Buffalo Bills
- Zachary Taylor (1784β1850) β 12th President of the United States
- Lewis Temple β escaped African-American slave who invented a new kind of harpoon known as "Temple's Toggle"
- David Terrell β football player
- Logan Thomas (born 1991) β NFL tight end, played quarterback at Virginia Tech
- Scottie Thompson (born 1981) β actress, Jeanne Benoit on NCIS
- Lee Thornton (1941β2013) β journalist and correspondent for CBS, CNN, and NPR
- Matt Tifft (born 1996) β former NASCAR driver
- Timbaland (born 1974) β music producer and rapper
- Mike Tomlin (born 1972) β head coach of Pittsburgh Steelers, led team to Super Bowl XLIII championship
- Randy Tomlin β MLB pitcher; from Madison Heights
- Al Toon (born 1963) β retired football player for New York Jets
- Adrian Tracy (born 1988) β NFL and CFL defensive back
- Scott Travis (born 1961) β drummer for Judas Priest and Racer X
- Adriana Trigiani β writer, author of novel Big Stone Gap
- Curtis Turner (1924β1970) β stock car racer, member of NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Nat Turner (1800β1831) β leader of slave rebellion
- Leeann Tweeden (born 1973) β model, television personality
- Cy Twombly (1928β2011) β abstract artist
- John Tyler (1790β1862) β 10th President of the United States
Uβ»
- Kali Uchis β singer
- Skeet Ulrich β actor, starred in Scream, The Newton Boys, and Jericho
- B. J. Upton β MLB outfielder
- Justin Upton β MLB outfielder
Vβ»
- S. S. Van Dine (1888β1939) β author, creator of Philo Vance
- Lila Meade Valentine (1865β1921) β education reformer, health-care advocate, and woman's suffragist
- Marc Vann (born 1954) β actor, Conrad Ecklie on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
- Jarvis Varnado (born 1988) β professional basketball player, 2013 NBA champion with the Miami Heat
- Phil Vassar β country music singer/songwriter; from Lynchburg
- Julian Vaughn (born 1988) β professional basketball player
- Abraham B. Venable (1758β1811) β representative and senator from Virginia
- Brandon Vera (born 1977) β mixed martial artist
- Justin Verlander (born 1983) β Major League Baseball pitcher for Houston Astros
- Charles Vess (born 1951) β fantasy artist and comic-book illustrator
- Marcus Vick (born 1984) β NFL quarterback
- Michael Vick (born 1980) β NFL quarterback
- Gene Vincent (1935β1971) β musician who pioneered styles of rock and roll and rockabilly
Wβ»
- WaβWh
- Bobby Wadkins β professional golfer
- Lanny Wadkins β professional golfer
- Amina Wadud β Islamic Virginia Commonwealth University professor
- Mark Warner (born 1954) β senior United States senator of Virginia
- Billy Wagner (born 1971) β retired MLB pitcher, primarily for Houston Astros and New York Mets; also pitched for Ferrum College
- Richard Wagoner β former president of General Motors
- Maggie L. Walker β first woman to found a bank in U.S.
- Travis Wall (born 1971) β reality-television personality, So You Think You Can Dance, Season 2
- Ben Wallace β NBA basketball player
- Randall Wallace β writer, director, Braveheart, Pearl Harbor, We Were Soldiers
- Dylan Walsh Β§ β actor, Nip/Tuck, Brooklyn South, Gabriel's Fire
- Booker T. Washington (1856β1915) β iconic educator, activist, founder of Tuskegee Institute
- George Washington (1732β1799) β 1st President of the United States, commander-in-chief of Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War, "Father of Our Country"
- Kelley Washington (born 1979) β wide receiver for Baltimore Ravens
- Benjamin Watson (born 1980) β tight end for New Orleans Saints
- B. W. Webb (born 1990) β cornerback for Dallas Cowboys
- Haley Webb β actress
- Tyler Webb β pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
- BriantΓ© Weber (born 1992) β basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Susan Archer Weiss (1822β1917) β poet
- Josh Wells β offensive tackle for Jacksonville Jaguars
- Kellie Wells β track hurdler, 2012 Olympic bronze medalist
- Paul Wellstone Β§ (1944β2002) β member of U.S. Senate from Minnesota
- Jennifer Wexton (born 1968) β U.S. Representative of Virginia's 10th congressional district
- Suzanne Whang β television host, actress, House Hunters, Las Vegas
- Pernell Whitaker β professional boxer
- Jason White β NASCAR driver
- Lucky Whitehead β wide receiver for Dallas Cowboys
- WiβWz
- Tom Wiggin Β§ (born 1955) β actor, Kirk Anderson on As the World Turns and Joe Foster on Texas
- L. Douglas Wilder (born 1931) β first elected African-American governor of U.S. state (Governor of Virginia, 1990β1994), Richmond City mayor
- Jenny Wiley Β§ (1760β1831) β pioneer, Native American captive
- Daryl Williams (born 1992) β offensive tackle for Carolina Panthers
- Keller Williams (born 1970) β musician
- Kiely Williams β member of 3LW and The Cheetah Girls, actress The House Bunny
- Monty Williams β former NBA player; head coach for New Orleans Hornets
- Pharrell Williams (born 1973) β Grammy Award-winning musician and producer, one-half of The Neptunes
- Reggie Williams (born 1986) β NBA basketball player
- Steven Williams Β§ (born 1949) β actor, 21 Jump Street, L.A. Heat, Linc's
- Carl Willis (born 1960) β MLB pitcher and coach
- Curtis Wilkerson (born 1961) β MLB player for four teams
- Casey Wilson (born 1980) β actress, comedian, Happy Endings, Saturday Night Live
- David Wilson (born 1991) β running back for New York Giants
- Patrick Wilson (born 1973) β actor, Nite Owl II in Watchmen, The Conjuring, Fargo
- Russell Wilson Β§ β quarterback for Seattle Seahawks
- Samuel V. Wilson (1923β2017) β United States Army lieutenant general
- Woodrow Wilson (1856β1924) β 28th President of the United States
- Stan Winston β film special-effects designer
- Henry Wise Jr. (1920β2003) β physician and World War II Tuskegee Airman fighter pilot
- Julia A. Wood (1840β1927) β writer and composer
- Tom Wolfe (1930β2018) β journalist, novelist, father of "New Journalism"
- Robert J. Wood (1905β1986) β U.S. Army four-star general
- Josh Woodrum (born 1992) β quarterback for Washington Redskins
- Carter G. Woodson (1875β1950) β African-American historian, author, founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
- Damien Woody (born 1977) β retired offensive lineman for New York Jets
- Link Wray β guitarist
- David Wright (born 1982) β third baseman for New York Mets
- Avis Wyatt (born 1984) β professional basketball player
- Kerry Wynn (born 1991) β defensive end for New York Giants
- Robert E. Wynn β member of Easy Company, Band of Brothers (1921β2000)
- George Wythe (1726β1806) β Hampton; first professor of law in American college, William & Mary
Yβ»
- Rachael Yamagata β singer-songwriter
- Elliott Yamin Β§ (born 1978) β American Idol finalist
- Marl Young (1917β2009) β composer, music director, Here's Lucy
- Megan Young (born 1990) β actress, model, TV host
Zβ»
- John G. Zehmer Jr. (1942β2016) β architectural historian, preservationist, photographer, and author of architectural history
- Gerald Zerkin (born 1949) β lawyer
- Emanuel Zervakis (1930β2003) β NASCAR Cup Series driver
- Zeda Zhang (born 1987) β professional wrestler
- Boris Zhukov (born 1959) β professional wrestler
- Craig Zimmerman (born 1974) β actor
- George Zimmerman (born 1983) β man responsible for fatally shooting Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida
- Ryan Zimmerman Β§ (born 1984) β first baseman for the Washington Nationals
- Nell Zink (born 1964) β novelist
- Charlotte Zolotow (1915β2013) β writer, poet, publisher of children's books
- Zach Zwinak (born 1992) β former Penn State football running back
See alsoβ»
- By educational institution affiliation
- List of College of William & Mary alumni
- List of presidents of the College of William & Mary
- List of HampdenβSydney College alumni
- List of Liberty University people
- List of presidents of Longwood University
- List of University of Richmond people
- List of University of Virginia people
- List of Virginia Commonwealth University alumni
- List of Virginia Tech alumni
- List of Virginia Theological Seminary people
- List of Washington and Lee University people
- By governmental office
- By location
Other
Referencesβ»
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