List of people from Miami, Florida
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The following is a list of notable people who were born or who live in the city of Miami, Florida.
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[edit] Actors
- Sidney Poitier, Academy Award-winning actor.
- Ben Vereen
- Don Johnson, Miami Vice
- Philip Michael Thomas, Miami Vice
- Edward James Olmos, Miami Vice
- Michael Flessas, Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) winning film Dancer in the Dark.
- Andy García, born in Cuba, but moved to the United States at the age of 5.
- Victoria Jackson, actress, comedian, and ex-Saturday Night Live performer
- Eva Mendes, actress
- Dwayne Johnson, former wrestler and former UM linebacker
[edit] Musicians and singers
- Yngwie Malmsteen, Swedish-born heavy metal guitarist now resides in Miami with his family
- Syesha Mercado
- David Archuleta
- DJ Craze, Nicaraguan American, only DJ in history to win 3 consecutive World DMC Champion titles.
- Harry Wayne Casey, better known as "KC" of KC and the Sunshine Band
- Ky-Mani Marley Reggae Singer, Actor, and son of Bob Marley
- Betty Wright, Soul music and R&B singer
- Bombshell, singer-songwriter and also the daughter of Betty Wright
- Gloria Estefan, Latin pop singer-songwriter
- Sage Francis, alternative hip hop artist
- George McCrae, soul music singer
- Jon Secada Latin pop singer
- Enrique Iglesias Latin pop singer
- Scott Storch hip hop producer
- Pitbull, Cuban American rapper
- Trick Daddy, rapper
- Smitty, rapper
- Rick Ross, rapper
- Marion Williams, gospel music singer
- Marc Anthony, Latin pop singer
- Ricky Martin, Latin pop singer
- Celia Cruz, salsa music singer
- Trina, rapper
- 2 Live Crew, rap group
- Jacki-O, rapper
- Atticus, Band
- Deborah Harry, singer of Blondie
- Samuel David Moore of Sam & Dave
- Pretty Ricky , a rap/R&B group.
- Otto Von Schirach, Electronic Musician
- Cool and Dre, a team of hip hop producers.
- Tego Calderón, rapper born in Puerto Rico who moved to and attended high school in Miami.
- DJ Uncle Al, local hip hop DJ
- Luke Skyywalker, better known as Uncle Luke
- Iron & Wine, folk rock singer-songwriter (real name: Sam Beam)
- Sammie, R&B singer
- Stevie B, freestyle music singer
- Expose, freestyle group
- Will to Power, freestyle group
- DJ Laz, rapper/ DJ
- Jessica Sutta [singer] member of The Pussycat Dolls
[edit] Politics
- Manny Diaz, mayor of Miami.
- Bob Graham, U.S. Senator and former governor of Florida.
- Armando Gutierrez, Famous Political Activist.
- Janet Reno, former U.S. Attorney General in the Clinton Administration.
- Julia Tuttle, "Mother of Miami", one of the founders of the city in 1896.
- Gerard Latortue, Prime Minister of Haiti.
- Bob Rubin, former Treasury Secretary in the Clinton Administration.
- Bill Nelson, U.S. Senator of Florida
[edit] Sports
- Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) - Professional Wrestler
- Glencoffe Johnson, former World Light Heavyweight boxing champion
- Ricky Gutiérrez, former major league baseball player
- Derrick Thomas, late NFL linebacker who was a member of the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
- Bobby Allison and family; NASCAR drivers
- José Canseco, former baseball player (born in Cuba, moved to Miami as an infant).
- Bobby Johns, NASCAR driver
- Chad Johnson, current NFL wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Sean Taylor, former NFL free safety for the Washington Redskins.
- Alex Rodriguez, major league baseball player who was born in New York City, but moved to Miami as a child.
- Anthony Mason, former NBA basketball player.
- Willis McGahee, current NFL running back for the Buffalo Bills.
- Dan Morgan, current NFL linebacker for the Carolina Panthers.
- Santana Moss, current NFL wide receiver for the Washington Redskins.
- Sinorice Moss, current NFL wide receiver for the New York Giants.
- Michael Irvin, former NFL wide receiver and current ESPN football analyst.
- Asante Samuel, current NFL cornerback for the New England Patriots.
- Issac Bruce, current NFL wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams.
- Brian Piccolo, late professional football player who played for the Chicago Bears.
- Stockar McDougle, current NFL offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Mike Mularkey, current NFL coach for the Miami Dolphins.
- Mitch Richmond, former NBA basketball player.
- Frank Gore, current NFL running back for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Andre Johnson, current NFL wide receiver for the Houston Texans.
- Bennie Blades, former NFL free safety for the Detroit Lions.
- Brian Blades, former NFL wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
- Antrel Rolle, current NFL cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.
- Davin Joseph, current NFL offensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Jonathan Vilma, current NFL linebacker for the New York Jets.
- Drew Rosenhaus, current NFL agent for players such as Chad Johnson and Terrell Owens.
- Steve Carlton, Hall of Fame baseball player.
- Udonis Haslem, current NBA basketball player for the Miami Heat.
- Eddie Jones, current NBA basketball player for the Miami Heat.
- Elvis Dumervil, current NFL defensive end for the Denver Broncos.
- Jerome McDougle, current NFL defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Vernon Carey, current NFL offensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins.
- Duane Starks, current NFL cornerback for the Oakland Raiders.
- Mike Rumph, current NFL free safety for the Washington Redskins.
- William Joseph, current NFL defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders.
- Stanley McClover, current NFL defensive end for the Carolina Panthers.
- Carlos Joseph, current NFL offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Roscoe Parrish, current NFL wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills.
- Chris Myers, current NFL offensive lineman for the Denver Broncos.
- Nate Webster, current NFL linebacker for the Denver Broncos.
- Ottis Anderson, former NFL running back that was Super Bowl XXV MVP.
- Joaquin Gonzalez, former NFL offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts.
- Darrell McClover, current NFL linebacker for the New York Jets.
- Rashad Butler, current NFL offensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers.
- Terry Cousin, current NFL cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Steve Spurrier, current head football coach at the University of South Carolina.
- Samari Rolle, current NFL cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens.
- Antonio Bryant, current NFL wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Vernand Morency, current NFL running back for the Green Bay Packers.
- Travis Daniels, current NFL cornerback for the Miami Dolphins.
- Steve Blake, current NBA point guard for the Denver Nuggets.
- Atari Bigby, current NFL strong safety for the Green Bay Packers.
- Blue Adams, current NFL cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Marquand Manuel, current NFL strong safety for the Green Bay Packers.
- Jamaal Jackson, current NFL offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Steve Hutchinson, current NFL offensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Al Harris, current NFL cornerback for the Green Bay Packers.
- Mike McKenzie, current NFL cornerback for the New Orleans Saints .
- Keyon Dooling, current NBA guard for the Orlando Magic
- Carlos Arroyo, current NBA guard for the Orlando Magic
- Raja Bell, current NBA guard for the Phoenix Suns
- Mike Lowell, current MLB infielder for the Boston Red Sox
- Troy Davis, former NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints
- Steve Emtman, former NFL offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts
- Ted Hendricks, former Hall of Fame NFL linebacker
- Charles Johnson, former MLB catcher
- Andre Dawson, former MLB outfielder
- Shannon Stewart , current MLB outfielder with the Oakland A's
- Goldberg , former wrestler
- Iván Rodríguez , current MLB catcher for the Detroit Tigers
- Marcus Hudson , current NFL defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers
- Trevor Ariza , current NBA small forward for the Los Angeles Lakers
- Kevin Smith (running back) , Former University of Central Florida Running Back. 2008 Draft pick for the Detroit Lions.
[edit] Writers
- Geoffrey Philp, poet.
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas, famous conservationist and writer of fiction and non-fiction.
- Carl Hiaasen, notable contemporary novelist and former Miami Herald writer originally from Plantation, Florida.
- Dan Le Batard, columnist and radio show host.
- Dave Barry, writer and columnist.
- Chris Myers, is a sportscaster and host of "The Chris Myers Interview".
- Dr. Ferdie Pacheco[1], "The Fight Doctor", 25 years as Mohammad Ali's cornerman/doctor, TV sports figure, artist, writer.
[edit] Miscellaneous
- William Calley, war criminal
- Black Chiney, Jamaican sound system
- Kyan Douglas, star of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
- Don Francisco, TV host
- Tiffany Richardson, contestant of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4, currently signed with Ford Models
- Jonathan James, youngest person ever to be incarcerated for cybercrime in the United States
- Ondi Timoner, film director
- Dayanara Torres, actress
- Brett Ratner, director of the Rush Hour films.
- James Rhine, model and reality television star of CBS's Big Brother
- Blake Ross, co-founder of Mozilla Firefox
- Robert Law Weed, architect
