List of people from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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The following people were born in, or live in, Fort Lauderdale, Florida:
Sports figures
Actors and Models
Musicians
- David L Cook, Christian Singer/Comedian The Cook Family Singers musician[31]
- Marilyn Manson, musician[32]
- Ray Downs, Author & Former Country Music Artist
- Dude Mowrey, country music artist[33]
- Nonpoint, musical group[34]
- Jaco Pastorius, pivotal/influential jazz bassist[35]
- Scott Putesky (Daisy Berkowitz), former lead guitarist for Marilyn Manson[36]
- Puya, rock band[37]
- Casely, R&B Singer
- Git Fresh, R&B Group
- Archie Shepp, free jazz saxophonist[38]
Other notable residents
- George Weah, former Fifa world soccer player of the year
- Leo Goodwin, Sr., founder of GEICO/philanthropist[39]
- Wayne Huizenga, Business/civic leader[40]
- Travis Jeppesen, author[41]
- James Randi, magician, skeptic, and author[42]
- Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's[43]
- D. James Kennedy, Televangelist/author[44]
References