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This is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or spent significant time in the U.S. state of Florida.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Business

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Name Notability Connection to Florida
Sara Blakely (1971–) Businesswoman; founder and owner of SpanxFlorida State University
James J. Greco (1958–) Businessman; chief executive officer and president of Sbarro Lives in Boynton Beach
Wayne Huizenga (1937–2018) Businessman; founder of Blockbuster Video, AutoNation, Waste Management, Inc. and was the owner or co-owner of the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League, the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League, and the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball Graduated from Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale in 1956; Founded Waste Management, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale in 1971
Robert James (1909–1983) Businessman; founder of Raymond James Financial, an S&P 500-listed financial services company headquartered in St. Petersburg Founded Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg in 1962
Thomas James (1942/43–) Businessman; chairman of Raymond James Financial, an S&P 500-listed financial services company headquartered in St. Petersburg Resides in St. Petersburg; Graduated from Stetson College of Law in St. Petersburg
George W. Jenkins (1907–1996) Businessman; founder of Publix Founded Publix in Winter Haven in 1930 and resided in Lakeland until his death in 1996
Jeffrey Rosen President of Rose Art Industries, owner of Maccabi Haifa, and owner of the Miami Midnites Owner of Miami Midnites
Chip Skowron Hedge fund manager Born in Cocoa[1]

Politics and government

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Name Notability Connection to Florida
Jeb Bush (1953–) former governor of Florida (1999–2007); brother of former president George W. Bush Lived in Miami
Ron DeSantis (1978-) 46th Governor of Florida (2019-) Born in Jacksonville
J. Dudley Goodlette (born 1948) Florida State Representative (1999-2007) Lived in Naples
Bill Nelson (1942–) former U.S. senator from Florida (2001-2019), former U.S. congressman from Florida (1979–1991), NASA Administrator (2021-) Born in Miami
Janet Reno (1938–2016) U.S. attorney general, 1993–2001; first woman to serve as attorney general Born in Miami
Marco Rubio (1971–) U.S. senator from Florida since 2011; unsuccessful candidate for president in 2016 Born in Miami
Donald Trump (1946-) former president of USA (2017-2021), businessman Lives in Palm Beach

Film and television

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Name Notability Connection to Florida
Elizabeth Ashley (1939–) Film and television actress Born in Ocala[citation needed]
Angela Bassett (1958–) Film and television actress Lived in St. Petersburg
Matt Battaglia (1965–) Film and television actor, producer, philanthropist Born in Tallahassee[citation needed]
Steven Bauer (1956–) Film and television actor Grew up in Miami[2]
Amanda Bearse (1958–) Film and television actress Born in Winter Park[citation needed]
Shannon Bream (1971–) Reporter and anchor for Fox News Grew up in Tallahassee[3]
Delta Burke (1956–) Television actress Born in Orlando[4]
Tom Byrd (1960–) Television actor (NBC's Boone) Born in Philippine Islands; raised in Florida[citation needed]
Maria Canals-Barrera (1966–) Film and television actress Born in Miami[citation needed]
Diana Canova (1953–) Actress Born in West Palm Beach[citation needed]
David Caruso (1956–) Film and television actor Lives in Miami Beach
Jonathan Chase (1979–) Film and television actor Born in Plantation
Merian C. Cooper (1893–1973) Film director, screenwriter, and producer Born in Jacksonville[5]
Matt Damon (1970–) Film actor Lived in Miami
Brittany Daniel (1976–) Television and film actress Born in Gainesville[citation needed]
Brad Davis (1949–1991) Film actor Born in Tallahassee
Johnny Depp (1963–) Film actor Raised in Miramar[6]
Dimitri Diatchenko (1968–2020) Film and television actor Lived in Holly Hill[7] and Daytona Beach[8]
Creagen Dow (1991–) Film and television actor Born in Sebring[citation needed]
Faye Dunaway (1941–) Academy Award-winning actress Born in Bascom[9]
Gail Edwards (1952–) Film and television actress Born and raised in Coral Gables[citation needed]
Raúl Esparza (1970–) Film, television, and stage actor Born in Miami[10]
Stepin Fetchit (1902–1985) Film actor and comedian Born in Key West[11]
Megan Fox (1986–) Film and television actress Partly raised in St. Petersburg[12]
Josh Gad (1981–) Film actor, comedian, and singer best known for voicing Olaf from Frozen Born in Hollywood
Robert Gant (1968–) Television actor Born in Tampa[citation needed]
Andy Garcia (1956–) Film actor Born in Cuba; raised in Miami
Joanna García (1979–) Film and television actress Born in Tampa[citation needed]
Matt Gerald (1970–) Film and television actor Born in Miami[citation needed]
Malcolm Gets (1963–) Actor Born in Gainesville[citation needed]
Skyler Gisondo (1996–) Film and television actor Born in Palm Beach County[citation needed]
Julie Gonzalo (1981–) Film and television actress Raised in Miami[citation needed]
Mel Gorham (1959–) Film and television actress Born in Coral Gables[citation needed]
Ashley Greene (1987–) Film and television actress Born in Jacksonville[citation needed]
Carla Gugino (1973–) Film and television actress Born in Sarasota[citation needed]
Tony Hale (1970–) Film and television actor Born in Tallahassee[13]
Darrell Hammond (1955–) Comedian from Saturday Night Live; actor Born in Melbourne[14]
Gina Hecht (1953–) Television and film actress Born in Winter Park[citation needed]
Wanda Hendrix (1928–1981) Film actress Born in Jacksonville[15]
Catherine Hickland (1956–) Soap opera actress Born in Fort Lauderdale[16]
Cheryl Hines (1965–) Actress Born in Miami Beach[citation needed]
Crystal Hunt (1985–) Soap opera actress Born in Clearwater[17]
Jonathan Jackson (1982–) Actor Born in Orlando[citation needed]
Victoria Jackson (1959–) Film and television actress Born in Miami[citation needed]
Carter Jenkins (1991–) Film and television actor Born in Tampa[citation needed]
Sarah Jones (1983–) Film and television actress Born in Winter Springs[citation needed]
Victoria Justice (1993–) Actress, singer Born in Hollywood[citation needed]
Lawrence Kasdan (1949–) Film director and screenwriter Born in Miami[18]
Arielle Kebbel (1985–) Film and televistion actress Born in Winter Park[citation needed]
Catherine Keener (1960–) Actress Born in Miami[19]
David Labrava (1962–) Writer and actor Born in Miami
Jennifer Lopez (1969–) Singer and actress Lived in Miami
Beth Littleford (1968–) Film and television actress Grew up in Winter Park[20]
Josie Loren (1987–) Television actress Born in Miami[citation needed]
Vinicius Machado (1982–) Film and television actor Raised in Orlando[citation needed]
William H. Macy (1950–) Film actor Born in Miami
Chris Marquette (1984–) Film and television actor Born in Stuart[citation needed]
Natalie Martinez (1984–) Model and actress Born in Miami[citation needed]
Velia Martínez (1920–1993) Actress and singer Born in Tampa[citation needed]
DeLane Matthews (1961–) Television actress Born in Rockledge[citation needed]
Butterfly McQueen (1911–1995) Film and television actress Born in Tampa[citation needed]
Julio Oscar Mechoso (1955–) Film and television actor Born in Miami[21]
Leighton Meester (1986–) Film and television actress Born in Marco Island[citation needed]
Katy Mixon (1981–) Film and television actress Born in Pensacola[citation needed]
Eva Mendes (1974) Film actress Born in Miami
Mandy Moore (1984–) Actress and singer-songwriter Grew up in Longwood[22]
Jessica Morris (1980–) Soap opera actress Born in Jacksonville[23]
Enrique Murciano (1973–) Film and television actor Born in Miami[citation needed]
Chris Núñez (1973–) Tattoo artist and subject of TLC's Miami Ink Born in Miami Beach[citation needed]
Victor Nuñez (1945–) Film director Born in DeLand[citation needed]
Sarah Paulson (1974–) Film, stage and television actress Born in Tampa[citation needed]
Kimberly Peirce (1967–) Film director Born in Miami[24]
Carlos Pena Jr. (1989–) Television actor and singer Born in Weston[citation needed]
Gina Philips (1975–) Film and television actress Born in Miami Beach[citation needed]
Summer Phoenix (1978–) Actress and model Born in Winter Park[citation needed]
Danny Pino (1974–) Film and television actor Born and raised in Miami[citation needed]
Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) Academy Award-winning actor Born in Miami[25]
Brett Ratner (1969–) Film and music video director Born and raised in Miami Beach[citation needed]
Monica Raymund (1986–) Television actress Born in St. Petersburg[citation needed]
Riley Reid (1991–) Pornographic actress Born in Miami Beach
Ashley Rickards (1992–) Television actress Born in Sarasota[citation needed]
Genesis Rodriguez (1987–) Television actress Born in Miami[citation needed]
Maggie Rodriguez (1969–) Co-anchor of CBS's The Early Show Born in Miami[26]
Stephen Root (1951–) Film and television actor Born in Sarasota[citation needed]
Bob Ross (1942–1995) Television presenter and artist Born in Daytona Beach[27]
Mickey Rourke (1952–) Film actor Raised in Miami[citation needed]
Maya Rudolph (1972–) Film and television actress Born in Gainesville[citation needed]
Rick Sanchez (1958–) Host of CNN's Rick's List Grew up in Hialeah[28]
Pat Skipper (1958–) Film and television actor Born in Lakeland[citation needed]
Wesley Snipes (1962–) Actor and film producer Born in Orlando[citation needed]
Rachel Specter (1980–) Film and television actress Born in Tampa[citation needed]
Kirsten Storms (1984–) Television actress Born in Orlando[29]
Bella Thorne (1997–) Television actress Born in Hollywood, Florida[citation needed]
Daniel Tosh (1975–) Television comedian Born in Germany; raised in Titusville[30]
Wilmer Valderrama (1980–) Film and television actor Born in Miami[citation needed]
Alexa Vega (1988–) Film and television actress Born in Miami[citation needed]
Ben Vereen (1946–) Actor, dancer and singer Born in Miami[31]
Sofía Vergara (1972–) Film and television actress Lives in Miami
Bob Vila (1946–) Television home improvement personality Born in Miami[32]
Aidan Gallagher (1969–) Film and television actor Born in Tallahassee[citation needed]
Dave Williamson Stand-up comedian Born in Miami[33]
Hugh Wilson (1943–2018) Film director Born in Miami[citation needed]
Jorja Fox Television Actress Lived in Melbourne, Beach, FL
Noah Centineo (1996–) Actor and model Born in Miami

Literature

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Name Notability Connection to Florida
T.D. Allman (1944–) Exposed CIA secret involvement with the war in Laos and interviews with world figures; historian author of Finding Florida: The True History of the Sunshine State and Miami: City of the Future Born in Tampa[citation needed]
Kristen Arnett (1980–) Fiction author and essayist. Her debut novel, Mostly Dead Things, was a New York Times bestseller. Born, raised, and resides in Orlando[34]
Dave Barry (1947–) Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and best-selling author Lives in Miami[35]
Shmuley Boteach (1966–) Best-selling author of 31 books including Kosher Sex and Kosher Jesus, Orthodox rabbi, radio and television host Lived in Miami[36]
Pat Frank (1907–1964) Author of Alas, Babylon Lived in Tangerine[37]
Carl Hiaasen (1953–) Journalist and novelist Born in Plantation[38]
Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) Author and folklorist during the Harlem Renaissance Raised in Eatonville[39]
James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) Author, poet, and civil rights activist Born in Jacksonville[40]
Stetson Kennedy (1916–2011) Author of Palmetto Country and civil rights activist Lived in Jacksonville and St. Augustine
David Nolan (1946–) Author of Fifty Feet in Paradise: The Booming of Florida Lives in St. Augustine
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (1896–1953) Novelist and short story writer Lived in Cross Creek, the setting for most of her work[41]
Lillian Smith (1897–1966) Author and social critic Born in Jasper[42]
Florence Duval West (1840–1881) Poet Born in Tallahassee, Florida[43]

Military

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Name Notability Connection to Florida
Chester R. Bender (1914–1996) Superintendent, United States Coast Guard Academy: Commandant, US Coast Guard Born in Burnsville, West Virginia; lived in Plant City[44]
Alan Stephenson Boyd (1922–2020) First United States Secretary of Transportation Born in Jacksonville[45]
Roy Geiger (1885–1947) Marine Corps 4-star general during World War II Born in Middleburg[46]
Joseph Kittinger (1928–) Aviation and space flight pioneer Born in Tampa[47]
John Young (1930–2018) Navy fighter pilot and NASA Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle astronaut Raised in Orlando[48]

Music

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Name Notability Connection to Florida
9lokkNine Rapper Born in Orlando
Ethel Cain (1998–) singer-songwriter Born in Tallahassee, raised in Perry
Denzel Curry (1995-) Rapper Born in Miami
SpaceGhostPurrp (1991-) Rapper Born in Miami
Wifisfuneral (1997-) Rapper Raised in Palm Beach
YNW Melly Rapper Born in Gifford
Adassa Reggaetón artist Born in Miami[49]
DJ Uncle Al (1969–2001) DJ rap artist Born in Miami
Steve Aoki (1977–) DJ Born in Miami
Birdman (1969–) Rap artist Lived in Miami Beach
Kodak Black (1997–) Musician Born in Pompano Beach
Gary U.S. Bonds (1939–) Singer and songwriter Born in Jacksonville[50]
Pat Boone (1934–) 1950s rock and roll singer Born in Jacksonville[51]
Danielle Bregoli (2003–) Rapper Born in West Palm Beach
Brisco (1982–) Rap artist Born in Opa-locka
Jo Ann Campbell (1938–) Pop singer Born in Jacksonville[52]
Luther Campbell (1960–) R&B singer Born in Miami[53]
Aaron Carter (1987–2022) Singer Born in Tampa[citation needed]
Nick Carter Backstreet Boys singer Resides in Tampa
Desmond Child (1953–) Songwriter; singer; Songwriter's Hall of Fame Born in Gainesville[citation needed]
Cool & Dre Rap record producers and songwriters Born or raised in Miami
Easton Corbin Country music singer Born in Trenton[54]
Carter Cornelius (1948–1991) R&B artist; lead singer of Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose Born in Dania[55]
Christian Cuevas (1995–) Pop rock singer-songwriter and contestant from NBC's The Voice season 11 Born in Orlando
Christian Daniel (1984–) Singer-songwriter and actor Resides in Miami[56]
Billy Daniels (1915–1988) Big band singer and actor Born in Jacksonville[citation needed]
Clint Daniels (1974–) Country singer and writer Born in Panama City[citation needed]
Jason Derülo (1989–) Pop and R&B singer Born in Miami[57]
Diplo (1978–) DJ and producer; co-creator and lead member of Major Lazer Born in Mississippi; attended University of Central Florida, as well as residing in Florida for years[citation needed]
Fred Durst (1970–) Lead singer of Limp Bizkit Born in Jacksonville[citation needed]
Greg Eklund (1970–) Drummer for Everclear Born in Jacksonville[citation needed]
Flo Rida (Tramar Dillard) (1979–) Rapper and actor Born in Opa-Locka[58]
Gloria Estefan (1957–) Singer Born in Cuba; raised in Miami
Willa Ford (1981–) Pop singer Born/raised in Ruskin[citation needed]
Ariana Grande (1993–) Singer, songwriter, and actress Born and raised in Boca Raton[citation needed]
Gunplay (1979–) Rap artist Moved to Carol City at age 10
Debbie Harry (1945–) Vocalist, musician, actress, and lead singer of the new wave band Blondie Born in Miami[citation needed]
Bertie Higgins (1944–) Singer and songwriter Born in Tarpon Springs[citation needed]
Brooke Hogan (1988–) Singer and rapper Born/Raised in Tampa[59]
Ace Hood (1988–) Rapper Born in Port St. Lucie, raised in Deerfield Beach[60]
Island Boys (2001–) Brothers Kodiyakredd (Franky Venegas) and Flyysoulja (Alex Venegas), a hip hop duo who gained notoriety via the video sharing platform TikTok Based in South Florida.[61][62]
Jacki-O (198?–) Rap artist Born in Miami[63]
Lauren Jauregui Singer of Fifth Harmony Born and raised in Miami[64]
J. Rosamond Johnson (1873–1954) Composer and singer during the Harlem Renaissance Born in Jacksonville[65]
Georgette Jones (1970–) Country music singer Born in Lakeland[citation needed]
Josh Kaufman (1976–) Indianapolis-based Soul singer-songwriter and winner of NBC's The Voice season 6 Born and raised in Sarasota until age 13
DJ Khaled (1975–) DJ rap artist Raised in Miami
Khia (1970–) Rap artist Born in Tampa[66]
Sean Kingston (1990–) Reggae fusion singer and rapper Born in Miami[67]
Frances Langford Big Band singer and movie actress Born in Lakeland[citation needed]
DJ Laz (Lazaro Mendez) Rapper Born in Miami[68]
Lil Pump (Gazzy Garcia) (2000–) Rap artist Born in Miami
Lil Wayne (1982–) Rap artist Lived in Miami Beach
James MacDonough (1970–) Bass guitarist Born in Jacksonville[69]
Raul Malo (1965–) Country music singer-songwriter Born in Miami[70]
Ricky Martin (1971–) Latin pop singer Lived in Miami Beach
Mase (Mason Betha) (1977–) Rap artist Born in Jacksonville[71]
AJ McLean (1978–) Singer Born in West Palm Beach[72]
Thurston Moore (1958–) Singer and guitarist of Sonic Youth Born in Coral Gables
Jim Morrison (1943–1971) Singer, songwriter, and poet Born in Melbourne[73]
Jake Owen (1981–) Country music artist Born in Vero Beach[citation needed]
Pleasure P (1984–) Singer Raised in Broward
Jaco Pastorius (1951–1987) Jazz bassist, former member of Weather Report Raised in Fort Lauderdale until his death[74]
Tom Petty (1950–2017) Musician Born in Gainesville[75]
Pitbull (1981–) Rap artist and actor Born in Miami[76]
Plies (1976–) Rap artist Born in Fort Myers
Rick Ross (1977–) Rap artist Born in Carol City[77]
Santaye Singer-songwriter Resides in Miami[78]
Markus Schulz DJ Resides in Miami[citation needed]
Shakira (1977–) Singer Resides in Miami
Sleeping with Sirens Rock band Lives in Orlando
Smitty (1982–) Rap artist Born in Miami[79]
Smokepurpp (1997–) Rap artist Moved to Miami at age 3
Kyle Sokol (1974–) Bass player for Rude Squad and Trust for Liars Born and resides in Saint Petersburg[citation needed]
Scott Stapp (1973–) Singer and songwriter Born in Orlando[citation needed]
Ski Mask The Slump God (1996–) Rapper Born in Fort Lauderdale
Stitches (Phillip Nickolas Katsabanis) (1995–) Rap artist Born in Miami
T-Pain (1985–) Rap artist Born in Tallahassee[80]
Tiësto (1969–) DJ Lived in Miami[81]
Mel Tillis (1932–2017) Country music singer and songwriter Born in Dover[citation needed]
Pam Tillis (1957–) Country music singer and songwriter Born in Plant City[citation needed]
Johnny Tillotson (1939–) Singer and songwriter Born in Jacksonville[82]
Trick Daddy (Maurice Young) (1975–) Rap artist Born in Sarasota[83]
Trina (1974–) Rap artist Born in Miami
Claude "Butch" Trucks (1947–2017) Drummer of the Allman Brothers Band Born in Jacksonville[84]
Donnie Van Zant (1952–) Lead singer of .38 Special Born in Jacksonville[85]
Johnny Van Zant (1960–) Lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd after his brother Born in Jacksonville
Ronnie Van Zant (1948–1977) Lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd Born in Jacksonville[86]
Vanilla Ice (Robert Van Winkle) Rap artist Moved to Miami at 16; resides in Wellington[citation needed]
Scooter Ward (1970–) Lead singer of Cold Born in Jacksonville[87]
Danielle White (1992–) Singer Born in Bradenton[88]
Pharrell Williams (1973–) Singer Lived in Miami
XXXTENTACION (1998–2018) Rapper, singer, and songwriter Born in Plantation
Nardo Wick (2001–) Rapper Born in Jacksonville
SpotemGottem (2001–) Rapper Born in Jacksonville

Science and technology

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Name Notability Connection to Florida
Anthony J. Arduengo, III (1952–) Chemist and material scientist; discoverer of persistent carbene Born in Tampa[89]
Wendy Chung Molecular and clinical geneticist Born and raised in southern Florida[90]
Philip Don Estridge (1937–1985) Led the development of the IBM Personal Computer Born in Jacksonville; lived and worked in Boca Raton[91]
John Gorrie (1803–1855) Inventor of mechanical cooling Lived and worked in Apalachicola from 1833–onward[92]
George Smoot (1945–) Astrophysicist and cosmologist; recipient, 2006 Nobel Prize in Physics Born in Yukon[93]
John Archibald Wheeler (1911–2008) Theoretical physicist Born in Jacksonville[94]

Sports

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Name Notability Connection to Florida
Gary Alexander (1969–) Professional basketball player Born in Jacksonville
Nate Allen (1987–) Professional football safety Born in Fort Myers[95]
Ray Allen (1975–) Professional basketball player Lived in Miami
Aric Almirola (1984–) NASCAR driver Born in Tampa[96]
Robert Andino (1984–) Professional baseball shortstop Born in Miami[97]
Leati Joseph Anoaʻi (1985–) Professional wrestler Born in Pensacola
Gilbert Arenas (1982–) Professional basketball player Born in Tampa
J. P. Arencibia (1986–) Professional baseball catcher Born in Miami[98]
Devin Aromashodu (1984–) Professional football wide receiver Born in Miami[99]
Bronson Arroyo (1977–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Key West[100]
Chucky Atkins (1974–) Professional basketball player Born in Orlando[101]
Alex Avila (1987–) Professional baseball catcher Born in Hialeah[102]
Zach Banks (1997–) Racing driver Born in Miami[103]
Antwan Barnes (1984–) Professional football defensive end Born in Miami[104]
Daniel Berger (1993–) Professional golfer Born in Plantation[105]
Jay Berger (1966–) Professional tennis player; highest world ranking # 7 Lived in Key Biscayne and Jupiter[106]
Sheila Bleck (1974–) IFBB professional bodybuilder Lives in Tampa[107]
Chaim Bloom (1983–) Senior VP of the Tampa Bay Rays Lives in St. Petersburg
Wade Boggs (1958–) Professional baseball player Lives in Tampa[108]
Boof Bonser (1981–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in St. Petersburg[109]
Blake Bortles (1992–) Professional football quarterback Born in Altamonte Springs, played at UCF and for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Chris Bosh (1984–) Professional basketball player Lived in Miami
Sébastien Bourdais (1979-) Racing driver Resides in St. Petersburg
Dwayne Bowe (1984–) Professional football wide receiver Born in Miami[110]
Antonio Brown (1988–) Professional football wide receiver Born in Miami[111]
Daniel Bukantz (1917–2008) Four-time Olympic fencer Lived in Sarasota[112]
Brodrick Bunkley (1983–) Professional football defensive tackle Born in Tampa[113]
Billy Butler (1986–) Professional baseball player Born in Orange Park[114]
Rashad Butler (1983–) Professional football offensive tackle Born in Palm Beach Gardens[115]
Dayana Cadeau (1966–) Professional bodybuilder Lives in Wilton Manors[116]
Jose Canseco (1964–) Major League Baseball outfielder Raised in Miami[117]
Steve Carlton (1944–) Major League Baseball pitcher Born in Miami[118]
Ryan Carpenter (1991–) Professional ice hockey forward Born in Oviedo[119]
Vince Carter (1977–) Professional basketball player Born in Daytona Beach[120]
Kevin Cash (1977–) Professional baseball catcher Born in Tampa[121]
Jamar Chaney (1986–) Professional football linebacker Born in Fort Pierce[122]
John Chaney (1932–2021) College basketball coach Born in Jacksonville[123]
Ross Chastain (1992–) NASCAR driver Born in Alva[124]
Jakob Chychrun (1998–) Professional ice hockey defenceman Born in Boca Raton[125]
Desmond Clark (1977–) Professional football tight end Born in Bartow[126]
Audra Cohen (1986–) Professional tennis player Born in Plantation[127]
Laveranues Coles (1977–) Professional football player Born in Jacksonville[128]
Jim Courier (1970–) Professional American tennis player Born in Sanford[129]
Lisa Cross (1978–) IFBB professional bodybuilder Lived in Miami[130]
Daunte Culpepper (1977–) Professional football quarterback Born in Ocala[131]
Jeff Cunningham (1976–) Professional soccer player Lived in Crystal River[132]
Johnny Damon (1974–) Major League Baseball All-Star outfielder Grew up in Orlando[133]
Wade Davis (1985–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Lake Wales[134]
Ian Desmond (1985–) Professional baseball shortstop Born in Sarasota
Antonio Dixon (1985–) Professional football defensive tackle Born in Miami[135]
Keyon Dooling (1980–) Professional basketball player Born in Fort Lauderdale
Caeleb Dressel (1996–) Competitive swimmer; 2016 and 2020 Olympian Born in Green Cove Springs[136]
Amy Dumas (1975–) Professional wrestler Born in Fort Lauderdale
Elvis Dumervil (1984–) Professional football linebacker Born in Miami[137]
David Duval (1971–) Professional golfer Born in Jacksonville[138]
Dallas Eakins (1967–) Professional ice hockey defenceman and head coach Born in Dade City[139]
Dave Eiland (1966–) Professional pitching coach Born in Dade City[140]
Layla El (1977–) Professional wrestler Lived in Miami
Chris Evert (1954–) Professional tennis player Born in Fort Lauderdale
Solofa F. Fatu Jr. (1965–) Professional wrestler Lives in Central Osceola/Polk County
Brian Ferlin (1992–) Professional ice hockey forward Born in Jacksonville[141]
Tonga 'Uli'uli Fifita (1959–) Professional wrestler Lives in Kissimmee
Bruce Fleisher (1948–2021) Professional golfer Lives in the Palm Beach Gardens area[142]
Jared Frayer (1978–) Freestyle wrestler at 2012 Summer Olympics Born in Miami, grew up in Clearwater[143]
Eric Foster (1985–) Professional defensive tackle Born in Homestead[144]
Jeff Fulchino (1979–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Titusville[145]
William Gay (1985–) Professional football cornerback Born in Tallahassee[146]
Alonzo Gee (1987–) Professional basketball player Born in Riviera Beach[147]
Blake Geoffrion (1988–) Professional ice hockey forward Born in Plantation[148]
Brian Ginsberg (1966–) Gymnast
Logan Gilbert (1997–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Winter Park[149]
Margie Goldstein-Engle (1958–) Equestrian Born in Wellington
Gio González (1985–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Hialeah[150]
Luis Gonzalez (1967–) Professional baseball outfielder Born in Tampa[151]
Dwight Gooden (1964–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Tampa[152]
Richard Goodman (1987–) Professional football wide receiver Born in Fort Lauderdale[153]
Tom Gordon (1967–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Avon Park[154]
Frank Gore (1983–) Professional football player Born in Miami, Florida
Shayne Gostisbehere (1993–) Professional ice hockey defenceman Born in Pembroke Pines[155]
Brian Gottfried (1952–) World No. 3-ranked singles and No. 2-ranked doubles tennis player Lives in Ponte Vedra[156]
Nick Green (1978–) Professional baseball player Born in Pensacola
Zack Greinke (1983–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Orlando[157]
Colette Guimond (1961–) IFBB professional bodybuilder Lives in New Port Richey[158]
Al Harris (1974–) Professional football cornerback Born in Pompano Beach[159]
Udonis Haslem (1980–) Professional basketball player Born in Miami[160]
Garnet Hathaway (1991–) Professional ice hockey forward Born in Naples[161]
Bob Hayes (1942–2002) Track and field athlete and professional football player Born in Jacksonville[162]
Geno Hayes (1987–) Professional football linebacker Born and raised in Greenville[163]
Mario Henderson (1984–) Professional football offensive tackle Born in Lehigh Acres[164]
Derrick Henry (1994–) Professional football running back Born in Yulee[165]
Devin Hester (1982–) Professional football wide receiver and punt returner Born and raised in Riviera Beach[166]
Dan Hinote (1977–) Professional ice hockey forward and assistant coach Born in Leesburg[167]
Hulk Hogan (1953–) Professional wrestler and television star Raised in Tampa
Eric Hosmer (1989–) Professional baseball first baseman Born in South Miami[168]
Jack Hughes (2001–) Professional hockey player Born in Orlando[169]
Quinn Hughes (1999–) Professional hockey player Born in Orlando[170]
Eric Hurley (1985–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Jacksonville[171]
Michael Irvin (1966–) Professional football player Born in Fort Lauderdale
Lamar Jackson (1997–) Professional football quarterback Born in Pompano Beach[172]
Jamaal Jackson (1980–) Professional football center Born in Miami[173]
Andrew Jacobson (1985–) Major League Soccer player
LeBron James (1984–) Professional basketball player Lived in Miami
Val James (1957–) Professional ice hockey forward Born in Ocala[174]
Max Jean-Gilles (1983–) Professional football guard Born in Miami[175]
Mike Jenkins (1985–) Professional football player Grew up in Bradenton[176]
Andre Johnson (1981–) Professional football wide receiver Born in Miami[177]
Ashleigh Johnson (1994–) Professional water polo goalie; 2016 and 2020 Olympian Born in Miami[178]
Bruce Johnson (1987–) Professional football cornerback Born in Live Oak[179]
Chris Johnson (1985–) Professional football running back Born in Orlando[180]
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (1972–) Professional wrestler and actor Lives in Miami[181]
Gartrell Johnson (1986–) Professional football running back Born in Miami[182]
Howard Johnson (1960–) Professional baseball player Born in Clearwater[183]
Chipper Jones (1972–) Professional baseball player Born in DeLand[184]
Hunter Jones (1984–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Palm Beach Gardens[185]
James Jones (1980–) Professional basketball player Born in Miami[186]
Roy Jones Jr. (1969–) Former boxing champion Born in Pensacola[citation needed]
Solomon Jones (1984–) Professional basketball player Born in Eustis[187]
Matt Joyce (1984–) Professional baseball outfielder Born in Tampa[188]
Kelly Kelly (1987–) Professional wrestler Born in Jacksonville
Skip Kendall (1964–) Professional golfer Lives in Windermere[189]
Howard Kendrick (1983–) Professional baseball second baseman Born in Jacksonville[190]
Jeff Keppinger (1980–) Professional baseball player Born in Miami[191]
Casey Kotchman (1983–) Professional baseball first baseman Born in St. Petersburg[192]
Byron Krieger (1920–2015) Fencer, NCAA champion; two-time Pan Am gold medalist; two-time Olympian; two-time Maccabiah Games gold medalist
Tony La Russa (1944–) Professional baseball manager Born and raised in Tampa[193]
Sean Labanowski (1992–) Professional basketball player
Matt LaPorta (1985–) Professional baseball first baseman Born in Port Charlotte[194]
Debi Laszewski (1969–) IFBB professional bodybuilder Lives in Jupiter[195]
Jesse Levine (1987–) Professional tennis player Lives in Boca Raton[196]
Ray Lewis (1975–) Professional football player Born in Bartow; lived in Lakeland[197]
Danell Leyva (1991–) Gymnast; 2012 Olympic silver medalist, men's all-around Raised in Miami[198]
Jesse Litsch (1985–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Pinellas Park[199]
Sid Luckman (1916–1998) NFL Hall of Fame football player Lived in Aventura[200]
Zac MacMath (born 1991) Soccer player Born in St. Petersburg[201]
Elliott Maddox (1947–) Professional baseball outfielder Lives in Coral Springs[202]
Dave Magadan (1962–) Professional baseball player Born in Tampa[203]
Olindo Mare (1973–) Professional football placekicker Born in Hollywood[204]
Melanie Margalis (1991–) Competitive swimmer; 2016 Olympian Born in Clearwater[205]
Caroline Marks (2002–) Professional surfer; Olympian Raised in Melbourne Beach[206]
Tino Martinez (1967–) Professional baseball player Born in Tampa[207]
Denise Masino (1968–) IFBB professional bodybuilder Lives in Fort Myers[208]
Ricardo Mathews (1987–) Professional football defensive tackle Born in Jacksonville[209]
Jeff Mathis (1983–) Professional baseball catcher Born in Marianna[210]
Michelle McCool (1980–) Former WWE wrestler Born and lives in Palatka
Mark McCumber (1951–) Professional golfer Born in Jacksonville[211]
Bryant McFadden (1981–) Professional football cornerback Born in Hollywood[212]
Willis McGahee (1981–) Professional football player Born in Miami[213]
Tracy McGrady (1979–) Professional basketball player Born in Bartow[214]
B. J. McLeod (1983–) NASCAR driver Born in Wauchula
Jaycob Megna (1992–) Professional ice hockey defenceman Born in Plantation[215]
Jayson Megna (1990–) Professional ice hockey forward Born in Fort Lauderdale[216]
Jason Michaels (1976–) Professional baseball outfielder Born in Tampa[217]
Joshua Moore (1988–) Professional football cornerback Born in Fort Lauderdale[218]
DaJuan Morgan (1985–) Professional football safety Born in Riviera Beach[219]
Santana Moss (1979–) Professional football player Born in Miami[220]
Sinorice Moss (1983–) Professional football wide receiver Born in Miami[221]
Alonzo Mourning (1970–) Professional basketball player Lived in Miami
John Ryan Murphy (1991–) Professional baseball catcher Born in Bradenton[222]
Louis Murphy (1987–) Professional football wide receiver Born in St. Petersburg[223]
Ryan Murphy (1995–) Competitive swimmer; 2016 and 2020 Olympian Grew up in Jacksonville[224]
Brett Myers (1980–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Jacksonville[225]
Chris Myers (1981–) Professional football lineman Born in Miami[226]
Naomi (1987–) Professional wrestler Born in Sanford
Mike Napoli (1981–) Professional baseball catcher Born in Hollywood[227]
Joe Nemechek (1963–) NASCAR driver Born in Naples[228]
Harry Newman (1909–2000) Professional NFL All-Pro football quarterback Lived in South Florida[229]
Stephen Nicholas (1983–) Professional football linebacker Born in Jacksonville[230]
Chad Ochocinco (1978–) Professional football player Born in Miami[231]
Darren O'Day (1982–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Jacksonville[232]
Shaquille O'Neal (1972–) Professional basketball player Lived in Orlando
Rob Oppenheim (1980–) Professional golfer Lives near Orlando[233]
Donna Orender (née Geils) (1957–) College basketball player and Women's Pro Basketball League All-Star; WNBA president Lives in Jacksonville Beach[234]
Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (1966–) IFBB professional bodybuilder Lives in Miami Beach[235]
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (1988–) Professional football safety Born in Gainesville[236]
Jonathan Papelbon (1980–) Professional baseball pitcher Grew up in Jacksonville[237]
Dimitri Patterson (1983–) Professional football cornerback Born in Orlando[238]
Eric Patterson (1983–) Professional baseball outfielder Born in Tallahassee[239]
Kenny Phillips (1986–) Professional football safety Born in Miami[240]
Ryan Pickett (1979–) Professional football nose tackle Born and raised in Zephyrhills[241]
Jason Pierre-Paul (1989–) Professional football defensive end Born in Deerfield Beach[242]
A. J. Pierzynski (1976–) Professional baseball catcher Raised in Orlando[243]
Jim Presley (1961–) Professional baseball third baseman Born in Pensacola[244]
Ryan Raburn (1981–) Professional baseball player Born in Tampa[245]
Tim Raines (1959–) Professional baseball player Born in Sanford[246]
Jay Ratliff (1981–) Professional football nose tackle Born in St. Petersburg[247]
Chris Ray (1982–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Tampa[248]
David Reutimann (1970–) NASCAR driver Born in Zephyrhills[249]
Jamal Reynolds (1979–) Football defensive end Played for Florida State University
Alex Rodriguez (1975–) Professional baseball player Partly raised in Miami[250]
Sean Rodriguez (1985–) Professional baseball second baseman Born in Miami[251]
Antrel Rolle (1982–) Professional football free safety Born in Homestead[252]
Al Rosen (1924–2015) Professional baseball player; MLB four-time All-Star; MVP; two-time home run champion Lived in Miami[253]
Yoav Saffar (1975–) Professional basketball player
Chris Sale (1989–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Lakeland[254]
Jarrod Saltalamacchia (1985–) Professional baseball catcher Born in West Palm Beach[255]
Asante Samuel (1981–) Professional football cornerback Born in Fort Lauderdale[256]
Deion Sanders (1967–) Professional football cornerback Born in Fort Myers
Warren Sapp (1972–) Professional football player Born in Orlando[257]
Ossie Schectman (1919–2013) Basketball player who scored the first basket in NBA history Lived in Florida[258]
Luke Scott (1978–) Professional baseball player Born in DeLand[259]
Clint Session (1984–) Professional football linebacker Born in Pompano Beach[260]
Maria Sharapova (1987–) Professional tennis player Lives in Bradenton[261]
Derrick Sharp (1971–) Professional basketball player Born in Orlando[262]
Darryl Sharpton (1988–) Professional football linebacker Born in Coral Gables[263]
Lito Sheppard (1981–) Professional football player Born in Jacksonville[264]
Scot Shields (1975–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Fort Lauderdale[265]
Tom Shields (1991–) Competitive swimmer; 2016 and 2020 Olympian Born in Panama City[266]
Buck Showalter (1956–) Professional baseball manager Born in DeFuniak Springs[267]
Brandon Siler (1985–) Professional football linebacker Born in Daytona Beach[268]
Ernie Sims (1984–) Professional football linebacker Born in Tallahassee[269]
Mike Sims-Walker (1984–) Professional football wide receiver Born in Orlando[270]
Kelly Slater (1972–) Professional surfer Born in Cocoa Beach[271]
Emmitt Smith (1969–) Professional football player Born in Pensacola[272]
Geno Smith (1990–) Professional football quarterback Born in Miami[273]
Kevin Smith (1986–) Professional football running back Born in Miami[274]
Mike Smith (1959–) Professional football head coach Born in Daytona Beach[275]
Rusty Smith (1987–) Professional football quarterback Born in Jacksonville[276]
Chris Snelling (1981–) Professional baseball player Born in North Miami[277]
Harold Solomon (1952–) Professional tennis player, ranked No. 5 in the world Lives in Fort Lauderdale[278]
Mose Solomon (1900–1966) Professional baseball player Lived in Miami[279]
Denard Span (1984–) Professional baseball player Born in Tampa[280]
Frank Spellman (1922–2017) Olympic weightlifter; 1948 gold medal, 75 kg Lived in Gulf Breeze[citation needed]
Steve Spurrier (1945–) Football player and coach Born in Miami Beach[281]
Matthew Stafford (1988–) Professional football quarterback Born in Tampa[282]
Amar'e Stoudemire (1982–) Professional basketball player Born in Lake Wales[283]
Steve Tannen (1948–) Professional NFL football player Born in Miami[284]
Antonio Tarver (1968–) Professional boxer Born in Tampa[285]
Din Thomas (1976–) UFC fighter Lives and trains in Port St. Lucie[286]
Joanna Thomas (1976–) IFBB professional bodybuilder Lives in Fort Lauderdale[287]
Willie Thornton (1986–) Professional CFL football player Born in Belle Glade
Danny Valencia (1984–) Professional baseball player Born in Miami[288]
Jason Varitek (1972–) Professional baseball player Grew up in Longwood[289]
Alan Veingrad (1963–) Professional NFL football player Raised in part in Miami[290]
Betty Viana-Adkins (1971–) IFBB professional bodybuilder Lives in Miami Beach[291]
Jonathan Vilma (1982–) Professional football player Born in Coral Gables
Dwyane Wade (1982–) Professional basketball player Lived in Miami
Tim Wakefield (1966–) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Melbourne[292]
Neal Walk (1948–2015) Professional NBA basketball player Raised in Florida
Leon Washington (1982–) Professional football running back Born in Jacksonville[293]
Leonard Weaver (1982–) Professional football fullback Born in Melbourne[294]
Eric Weems (1985–) Professional football wide receiver Born in Daytona Beach[295]
Dan Wheldon (1978–2011) Racing driver Born in England; lived in St. Petersburg
Paul Wight (1972–) Professional wrestler Lives in Tampa
Bobby Wilson (1983–) Professional baseball catcher Born in Dunedin[296]
Major Wright (1988–) Professional football safety Born in Miramar[297]
LeeRoy Yarbrough (1938–1984) NASCAR driver Born in Jacksonville[298]
Sam Young (1987–) Professional football quarterback Born in Coral Springs[299]
Kerry Blackshear Jr. (1997–) Professional basketball player
Rakeem Buckles (1990–) Professional basketball player
Norris Coleman (1961–) Professional basketball player
Ed Elisma (1975–) Professional basketball player
Eric Griffin (1990–) Professional basketball player
Ángel Hernández (1961–) Baseball umpire
Chris Johnson (1990–) Professional basketball player
Glen Rice Jr. Professional basketball player
Corey Walden Professional basketball player
Scottie Wilbekin (1993–) Professional basketball player

Other

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Name Notability Connection to Florida
G. Harold Alexander (1900–1987) Florida Republican Party state chairman (c. 1952–1964) Resided in Fort Myers[300]
John Atchison (1954–2007) Assistant U.S. Attorney and children's sports coach, committed suicide in prison after being charged with soliciting sex from a five-year-old girl Resided in Gulf Breeze
Carrot Top (1965–) Prop comedian Born in Cocoa Beach[301]
Fabiano Caruana (1992–) Youngest chess grandmaster in United States history Born in Miami
Rick Dees (1950–) Radio personality Born in Jacksonville
Janice Dickinson (1955–) Early supermodel Born in Hollywood[302]
Tiffany Fallon (1974–) Playboy Playmate of the Year (2005) Born in Fort Lauderdale[303]
Abraham Lincoln Lewis (1865–1947) Businessman and Florida's first African-American millionaire[citation needed] Born in Madison[304]
Adam Lovell (1977–) Founder of WriteAPrisoner.com Lives and works in Edgewater[305]
Charles E. Merrill (1885–1956) Founder of Merrill Lynch Born in Green Cove Springs[306]
Kara Monaco (1983–) Playboy Playmate of the Year (2006) Born in Lakeland[307]
Carolyn Murphy (1973–) Supermodel Born in Fort Walton Beach[citation needed]
Chris Myers (1959–) Sportscaster Born in Miami[308]
Kathleen Parker (1952–) Syndicated columnist Grew up in Winter Haven
A. Philip Randolph (1889–1979) Civil rights activist Born in Crescent City
Jason Schappert Aviator, flight instructor Lives in Ocala
Krissy Taylor (1978–1995) Model Born in Miami[309]
Niki Taylor (1975–) Model Born in Miami[310]
Norman Thagard (1943–) NASA astronaut Lives and works in Tallahassee[311]
Hugo Vihlen (1931–) Record-breaking solo sailor Born in Florida; lived in Homestead[312]
Jimmy Wales (1966–) Founding member of the Wikimedia Foundation Resided in St. Petersburg[313]
Roger L. Worsley (1937–) Higher education administrator, president of Laredo Community College and chancellor of Southern Arkansas University Tech[314] Resident of The Villages in Sumter County since 2011[315]
Adin Ross (2000–) Twitch streamer Born in Boca Raton

Foreign-born Floridians

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Name Notability Connection to Florida
Alia Atkinson (1988–) Competitive swimmer; 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympian Born in Jamaica, partly raised in and resides in Pembroke Pines[316]
Camila Cabello (1997–) Singer and former member of Fifth Harmony Born in Cuba and raised in Miami[citation needed]
Mark Consuelos (1970–) Television actor and husband of Kelly Ripa Born in Spain and lived in Tampa[317]
Gloria Estefan (1957–) Grammy Award-winning singer Born in Cuba and raised in Miami[citation needed]
José Fernandez (1992–2016) Professional baseball pitcher Born in Cuba and later moved to Tampa
Don Francisco (1940–) Popular television personality from Telemundo Born in Chile and lives in Miami
Enrique Iglesias (1975–) Pop singer-songwriter and son of Spanish music legend Julio Iglesias Born in Spain and raised in Miami[citation needed]
Mark Meadows (1959–) U.S. representative from North Carolina (2013-2020) and White House Chief of Staff (2020-2021) Born in France and raised in Brandon
Tim Tebow (1987–) Professional baseball outfielder and former football quarterback Born in the Philippines and raised in Jacksonville[318]
Carlos Valdés (1989–) actor and singer known for his role as Cisco Ramon in the television series The Flash Born in Colombia and raised in Miami
Malu Trevejo (2002–) Singer Born in Cuba and moved to Miami at age 13[319]

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