The following is a list of prominent people who were born in the U.S. state of

South Carolina )''Animis opibusque parati'' ( for, , Latin, Prepared in mind and resources, links=no) , anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind" , Former = Province of South Carolina , seat = Columbia , LargestCity = Charleston , LargestMetro = ...

, lived in South Carolina, or for whom South Carolina is a significant part of their identity. It is divided into two major sections, living and deceased.

Living

A–B

* John Abraham (born 1978), born in Timmonsville, NFL

defensive end Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron football. This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations over the years have substantially changed how the position is p ...

for the

Arizona Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division, and play th ...

* Rick Adair (born 1958), born in

Spartanburg Spartanburg is a city in and the seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The city of Spartanburg has a municipal population of 38,732 as of the 2020 census, making it the 11th-largest city in the state. For a time, the Offi ...

pitching coach In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, who determines the starting lineup and batting order, decides how to substitute players during the game, and makes strategy decisio ...

for the

Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. As one of the American League's eight charter ...

* Kimberly Aiken (born 1975), born in

Columbia Columbia may refer to: * Columbia (personification), the historical female national personification of the United States, and a poetic name for America Places North America Natural features * Columbia Plateau, a geologic and geographic region i ...

Miss America Miss America is an annual competition that is open to women from the United States between the ages of 17 and 25. Originating in 1921 as a "bathing beauty revue", the contest is now judged on competitors' talent performances and interviews. As ...

1994 * Jaimie Alexander (born 1984), born in Greenville, actress, ''

Kyle XY ''Kyle XY'' is an American science fiction television series produced by ABC Family. The central character is a teenage boy (Matt Dallas) who awakens naked in a forest outside Seattle, Washington, with no more knowledge or abilities than a newb ...

'', '' Blindspot'', the ''

Thor Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, ...

'' movies * Ray Allen (born 1975), lived in Dalzell, Hillcrest H.S., NBA star for the

Miami Heat The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The club plays its home games at FT ...

* Bill Anderson (born 1937), born in Columbia; country music singer and songwriter, nicknamed "Whisperin' Bill" *

Ike Anderson Isaac (Ike) Anderson is a former United States Olympic athlete who competed in Greco-Roman wrestling and was a former Greco-Roman developmental coach for USA Wrestling. Anderson was 6th at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea in Grec ...

(born 1957), born in Columbia,

Greco-Roman wrestler Greco-Roman (American English), Graeco-Roman (British English), classic wrestling ( Euro English) or French wrestling (in Russia until 1948) is a style of wrestling that is practiced worldwide. Greco-Roman wrestling was included in the first mo ...

who competed at

1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and commonly known as Seoul 1988 ( ko, 서울 1988, Seoul Cheon gubaek palsip-pal), was an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October ...

Olanda Anderson Olanda Anderson (born November 16, 1972) is an American former boxer best known for being a member of the 2000 United States Olympic Team as a light heavyweight. Background Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Anderson became a U.S. Army Staff Serge ...

(born 1972), born in Sumter, former boxer, member of the 2000 United States Olympics team *

Aziz Ansari Aziz Ismail Ansari (; born February 23, 1983) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is known for his role as Tom Haverford on the NBC series '' Parks and Recreation'' (2009–2015) and as creator and star of the Netflix series '' Mas ...

(born 1983), born in Columbia, actor and comedian * Robert Ayers (born 1985), raised in

Clio In Greek mythology, Clio ( , ; el, Κλειώ), also spelled Kleio, is the muse of history, or in a few mythological accounts, the muse of lyre playing. Etymology Clio's name is etymologically derived from the Greek root κλέω/κλε ...

, defensive end for the

New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East divisio ...

* Alex Barron (born 1982), born in Orangeburg, left tackle for the

Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Cowboys compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East divis ...

Tyler Bass Tyler Bass (born February 14, 1997) is an American football placekicker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia Southern and was drafted by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL ...

(born 1997), from

, kicker for the

Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo metropolitan area. The Bills compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division ...

Samuel Beam Samuel "Sam" Ervin Beam (born July 26, 1974), better known by his stage name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released six studio albums, several extended play, EPs and Single (music), singles, as well as a few music downloa ...

(born 1974), born in Columbia, singer-songwriter under the stage name

Iron & Wine Samuel "Sam" Ervin Beam (born July 26, 1974), better known by his stage name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released six studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few download-only releases, which include a l ...

Shelton Benjamin Shelton James Benjamin (born July 9, 1975) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under his real name. He is also known for his work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Pro Wres ...

(born 1976), born and raised in Orangeburg,

professional wrestler Professional wrestling is a form of theater that revolves around staged wrestling matches. The mock combat is performed in a ring similar to the kind used in boxing, and the dramatic aspects of pro wrestling may be performed both in the ring o ...

and former

amateur wrestler Amateur wrestling is a variant of wrestling practiced in collegiate, school, or other amateur level competitions. There are two international wrestling styles performed in the Olympic Games: freestyle and Greco-Roman. Both styles are under the ...

* Charles Dantonja Bennett (born 1983), born in Camden, football player for Clemson University and Tampa Bay Buccaneers *

Ben Bernanke Ben Shalom Bernanke ( ; born December 13, 1953) is an American economist who served as the 14th chairman of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014. After leaving the Fed, he was appointed a distinguished fellow at the Brookings Institution. Duri ...

(born 1953), graduated from high school in

Dillon Dillon may refer to: People *Dillon (surname) * Dillon (given name) * Dillon (singer) (born 1988), Brazilian singer * Viscount Dillon, a title in the Peerage of Ireland Places Canada *Dillon, Saskatchewan United States *Dillon Beach, Californ ...

in 1971, former Chairman of the

Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve System (often shortened to the Federal Reserve, or simply the Fed) is the central banking system of the United States of America. It was created on December 23, 1913, with the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act, after a ...

* The Big Show (born Paul Donald Wight), professional wrestler and actor, born in Aiken * Blue Sky (born 1938), born in Columbia and lived there for the majority of his life, painter and sculptor * Charles F. Bolden Jr. (born 1946), born in Columbia, NASA

astronaut An astronaut (from the Ancient Greek (), meaning 'star', and (), meaning 'sailor') is a person trained, equipped, and deployed by a human spaceflight program to serve as a commander or crew member aboard a spacecraft. Although generally r ...

United States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also referred to as the United States Marines, is the maritime land force service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations through c ...

major general, administrator of

NASA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA ) is an independent agency of the US federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research. NASA was established in 1958, succeedin ...

* Peter Boulware (born 1974), born in

, former

linebacker Linebacker (LB) is a playing position in gridiron football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and the defensive linemen. They are the "middle ground" of defenders, ...

for the

Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays its ...

Zackary Bowman Zackary Bowman (born November 18, 1984) is a retired American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska and New Mexico Military Institute. He has al ...

(born 1984), born in

, cornerback for the

Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) North division. The Bears have won nine ...

Jarrell Brantley Jarrell Isaiah Brantley (born June 7, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Nagasaki Velca of the B.League. He played college basketball for the College of Charleston Cougars. College career As a junior, Brantley averaged 17.3 ...

(born 1996), basketball player * Rick Brewer, former administrator at

Charleston Southern University Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a private Baptist university in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention). History Charleston Southern University was cha ...

in North Charleston, and current president of

Louisiana College Louisiana Christian University (LCU) is a private Baptist university in Pineville, Louisiana. It enrolls 1,100 to 1,200 students. It is affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention). Louisiana Christ ...

Pineville, Louisiana Pineville is a city in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located across the Red River from the larger Alexandria. Pineville is hence part of the Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,555 at the 2010 cens ...

Lee Brice Kenneth Mobley Brice Jr. (born June 10, 1979), known professionally as Lee Brice, is an American country music singer and songwriter, signed to Curb Records. Brice has released five albums with the label: '' Love Like Crazy'', '' Hard to Love'', ...

(born 1980), born in Sumter, country artist, co-wrote the

Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music singer and songwriter. His integration of pop and rock elements into the country genre has earned him popularity, particularly in the United States with success on the co ...

song ''

More Than a Memory "More Than a Memory" is a song written by Lee Brice, Billy Montana, and Kyle Jacobs and recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released on August 27, 2007 as his 51st single and first single from his third compilation alb ...

'' * Danielle Brooks (born 1989), raised in Simpsonville, actress * Preston Brooks (born 1819), born in Edgefield, advocate of slavery and states' rights before the American Civil War * Robert Brooks (born 1970), born in Greenwood, former wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos * J. Anthony Brown, born in Columbia, actor, comedian and radio personality from

Kwame Brown Kwame Hasani Brown (born March 10, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player who spent 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Selected by the Washington Wizards in the 2001 NBA draft, Brown was the first No. ...

(born 1982), born in Charleston, center for the

Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in San Francisco. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the league's Western Conference Pacific Division. Founded in 194 ...

* Omar Brown (born 1988), born in Moncks Corner, free safety for the

* Sheldon Brown (born 1979), born in Lancaster, cornerback for the

Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland. Named after original coach and co-founder Paul Brown, they compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conferenc ...

Martavis Bryant Martavis Alexander Bryant (born December 20, 1991) is an American gridiron football wide receiver for the Vegas Vipers of the XFL. He played college football at Clemson, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the ...

(born 1991), born in Calhoun Falls, wide receiver for the

Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in , the Steel ...

Peabo Bryson Robert Peapo "Peabo" Bryson (born April 13, 1951) is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for singing soul ballads (often as a duet with female singers) including the 1983 hit "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" with Roberta Flack. Bryson ...

(born 1951), born in Greenville, R&B singer-songwriter * Jared Burton (born 1981), born in

Westminster Westminster is an area of Central London, part of the wider City of Westminster. The area, which extends from the River Thames to Oxford Street, has many visitor attractions and historic landmarks, including the Palace of Westminster, B ...

, relief pitcher for the

Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division. The team is named after the Twin Cities area w ...

Rafael Bush Rafael Bush (born May 12, 1987) is a former American football safety who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina State and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free ag ...

(born 1987), born in Williston, safety for the

New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. Since 1975, the te ...

C–D

John C. Calhoun John Caldwell Calhoun (; March 18, 1782March 31, 1850) was an American statesman and political theorist from South Carolina who held many important positions including being the seventh vice president of the United States from 1825 to 1832. He ...

(born 1782), born in

Abbeville Abbeville (, vls, Abbekerke, pcd, Advile) is a commune in the Somme department and in Hauts-de-France region in northern France. It is the chef-lieu of one of the arrondissements of Somme. Located on the river Somme, it was the capital of ...

, leading proponent of slavery and white nationalist * Anna Camp (born 1982), born in Aiken, actress, '' The Help'' *

Shane Carruth Shane Carruth (born 1972) is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, composer, and actor. He is the writer, director, and co-star of the prize-winning science-fiction film ''Primer'' (2004), which was his debut feature. His second film, ''Upstream ...

(born 1972), born in Myrtle Beach, filmmaker * Harry Carson (born 1953), born in

Florence Florence ( ; it, Firenze ) is a city in Central Italy and the capital city of the Tuscany region. It is the most populated city in Tuscany, with 383,083 inhabitants in 2016, and over 1,520,000 in its metropolitan area.Bilancio demografico ...

, football player, inducted into the

Pro Football Hall of Fame The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional American football, located in Canton, Ohio. Opened on September 7, , the Hall of Fame enshrines exceptional figures in the sport of professional football, including players, coa ...

2006 *

Wilson Casey Wilson Casey is an American columnist, book author, political humorist, entertainer, speaker, and record holder. He earned two Guinness World Records (trivia marathon and radio broadcasting) for a thirty-hour live, continuous broadcast on radio st ...

(born 1954), born in Woodruff, "Trivia" Guinness World Record holder, nationally syndicated trivia newspaper columnist *

Chandler Catanzaro Chandler Catanzaro (born February 26, 1991) is a former American football placekicker. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and later played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, and Carolina Panthers. ...

(born 1991), born in Greenville, placekicker for the

Charlamagne Tha God Lenard Larry McKelvey (born June 29, 1978), known professionally as Charlamagne tha God or simply Charlamagne, is an American radio host and television personality. He is a co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show '' The Breakfast Club ...

(born 1980), born in Moncks Corner, radio and TV personality *

Chubby Checker Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans; October 3, 1941) is an American rock and roll singer and dancer. He is widely known for popularizing many dance styles, including The Twist dance style, with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard & The Midnight ...

(born 1941 as Ernest Evans), born in Spring Gulley (

Andrews Andrews may refer to: Places Australia *Andrews, Queensland *Andrews, South Australia United States * Andrews, Florida (disambiguation), various places *Andrews, Indiana * Andrews, Nebraska *Andrews, North Carolina *Andrews, Oregon *Andrews, Sout ...

), singer * Kelsey Chow (born 1991), born and raised in Columbia, actress *

Jim Clyburn James Enos Clyburn (born July 21, 1940) is an American politician and retired educator serving as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina. He has served as House Majority Whip since 2019. He is a two-time m ...

(born 1940), born in Sumter, U.S. congressman * Landon Cohen (born 1986), born in

, defensive tackle for the

Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle. The Seahawks compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West, which they rejoined in 2002 a ...

Stephen Colbert Stephen Tyrone Colbert ( ; born May 13, 1964) is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He is best known for hosting the satirical Comedy Central program '' The Colbert Report'' from 2005 ...

(born 1964), born in Washington, D.C. but grew up in Charleston, comedian, anchor, political analyst, television personality, former host of ''

The Colbert Report ''The Colbert Report'' ( ) is an American late-night talk and news satire television program hosted by Stephen Colbert that aired four days a week on Comedy Central from October 17, 2005, to December 18, 2014, for 1,447 episodes. The show fo ...

'' and current host of the television show ''

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ''The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'' is an American late-night news and liberal political satire talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert, which premiered on September 8, 2015. Produced by Spartina Productions and CBS Studios, it is the second ...

'' * Catherine Coleman (born 1960), born in Charleston, chemist, former U.S. Air Force officer, current

astronaut *

Monique Coleman Adrienne Monique Coleman (born November 13, 1980) is an American actress known for her role in Disney's ''High School Musical'' movies, in which she plays Taylor McKessie. Early life and education Adrienne Monique Coleman was born in Orangebu ...

(born 1980), born in Orangeburg, actress * Mike Colter (born 1976), born in

, raised in St. Matthews, actor, '' Ringer'' * Angell Conwell (born 1983), born in Orangeburg and raised in

, actress * Tyrone Corbin (born 1962), born in

, NBA player and coach *

Torrey Craig Torrey Craig (born December 19, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the USC Upstate Spartans, where he was named an honorable ment ...

(born 1990), born in

, NBA player *

Shawn Crawford Shawn Crawford (born January 14, 1978) is a retired American sprint athlete. He competed in the 100 meters and 200 meters events. In the 200 meter sprint, Crawford won gold at the 2004 Summer Olympics and silver at the 2008 Summer Olym ...

(born 1978), born in Van Wyck, gold medalist in

2004 Athens Olympics The 2004 Summer Olympics ( el, Θερινοί Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες 2004, ), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad ( el, Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας, ) and also known as Athens 2004 ( el, Αθήνα 2004), ...

200 meters, silver in

2008 Beijing Olympics The 2008 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIX Olympiad () and also known as Beijing 2008 (), were an international multisport event held from 8 to 24 August 2008, in Beijing, China. A total of 10,942 athletes from 204 Nat ...

* Madelyn Cline (born 1997), in Goose Creek, actress *

Beth Daniel Beth Daniel (born October 14, 1956) is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1979 and won 33 LPGA Tour events, including one major championship, during her career. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fa ...

(born 1956), born in Charleston, golfer, member of

World Golf Hall of Fame The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at World Golf Village near St. Augustine, Florida, in the United States, and it is unusual among sports halls of fame in that a single site honors both men and women. It is supported by a consortium of 26 go ...

George B. Daniels George Benjamin Daniels (born May 13, 1953) is a Senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Background and education Daniels was born in Allendale, South Carolina. He graduate ...

(born 1953), federal judge * Kristin Davis (born 1965), early in her childhood, she and her parents moved to

, actress, known for role as Charlotte York in ''

Sex and the City ''Sex and the City'' is an American romantic comedy-drama television series created by Darren Star for HBO. An adaptation of Candace Bushnell's newspaper column and 1996 book anthology of the same name, the series premiered in the United Stat ...

'' * Richard C. Davis (born 1963), from Charleston, real estate broker and television personality *

Viola Davis Viola Davis (; born August 11, 1965) is an American actress and producer. The recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards, she is the only African-American to achieve the Triple Crow ...

(born 1965), born in St. Matthews, actress, '' The Help'' *

Katon Dawson Katon Edwards Dawson (born February 29, 1956) is an American politician from the state of South Carolina, former chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party and was a 2009 candidate for chairman of the Republican National Committee. Early l ...

(born 1956), born in

, former chairman of the

South Carolina Republican Party The South Carolina Republican Party (SCGOP) is the state affiliate of the national Republican Party in South Carolina. It is one of two major political parties in the state, along with the South Carolina Democratic Party, and is the dominant par ...

* Manish Dayal (born 1983), born in Orangeburg, actor, '' 90210'' * Will Demps (born 1963), born in Charleston, football safety played for the

and others *

Andy Dick Andrew Roane Dick (born Andrew Thomlinson; December 21, 1965) is an American comedian, actor, musician, and television and film producer. Known professionally as a comic, his first regular television role was on the short-lived but influential ...

(born 1965), born in Charleston, actor and comedian best known for his roles on TV sitcoms * Steven Duggar (born 1993), baseball player for the

San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California. The Giants compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1883 as the New Yo ...

* Charles Duke (born 1935), raised in Lancaster, engineer, retired U.S. Air Force officer,

test pilot A test pilot is an aircraft pilot with additional training to fly and evaluate experimental, newly produced and modified aircraft with specific maneuvers, known as flight test techniques.Stinton, Darrol. ''Flying Qualities and Flight Testin ...

, former astronaut *

Justin Durant Justin Ryan Durant (born September 21, 1985) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons. He was drafted by the Jaguars ...

(born 1985), born in

, linebacker for the

Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) NFC South, South division. The Falcon ...

E–F

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Ainsley Earhardt Ainsley Earhardt (born September 20, 1976) is an American conservative television news journalist and author. She is a co-host of '' Fox & Friends.'' Early life and education Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Earhardt as a young child moved ...

(born 1976), grew up in

, correspondent for

Fox News The Fox News Channel, abbreviated FNC, commonly known as Fox News, and stylized in all caps, is an American multinational conservative cable news television channel based in New York City. It is owned by Fox News Media, which itself is o ...

Marian Wright Edelman Marian Wright Edelman (born June 6, 1939) is an American activist for civil rights and children's rights. She is the founder and president emerita of the Children's Defense Fund. She influenced leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Hillary ...

(born 1939), born in

Bennettsville Bennettsville is a city located in the United States, U.S. state of South Carolina on the Great Pee Dee River. As the county seat of Marlboro County, South Carolina, Marlboro County, Bennettsville is noted for its historic homes and buildings fro ...

, activist for the rights of children * Armanti Edwards (born 1988), born in Greenwood, Pro football player for the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns *

Carl Edwards Jr. Carl Fleming Edwards Jr. (born September 3, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners ...

(born 1991), born in

Prosperity Prosperity is the flourishing, thriving, good fortune and successful social status. Prosperity often produces profuse wealth including other factors which can be profusely wealthy in all degrees, such as happiness and health. Competing notions ...

, relief pitcher for the

Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League (NL) Central division. The club plays its home games at Wrigley Field, which is locate ...

* Eddie Edwards (born 1954), born in Sumter, former defensive end for the

Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati. The Bengals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The club's home ...

football team *

John Edwards Johnny Reid Edwards (born June 10, 1953) is an American lawyer and former politician who served as a U.S. senator from North Carolina. He was the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2004 alongside John Kerry, losing to incumbents George ...

(born 1953), born in Seneca, former U.S. Senator from North Carolina (1999–2005),

2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight ...

Democratic nominee for Vice President under

John Kerry John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is an American attorney, politician and diplomat who currently serves as the first United States special presidential envoy for climate. A member of the Forbes family and the Democratic Party, he ...

* Leslie Jean Egnot (born 1963), born in Greenville, Olympic yachtswoman for New Zealand *

Andre Ellington Andre DeAngelo Ellington (born February 3, 1989) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. High school career Ellingto ...

(born 1989), born in Moncks Corner, running back for the

* Bruce Ellington (born 1991), born in Moncks Corner, wide receiver for the

San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 49ers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's Nationa ...

Shaun Ellis MeShaunda "Shaun" Pizarrur Ellis (born June 24, 1977), nicknamed Big Katt, is a former American football defensive end who spent the majority of his career with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football ...

(born 1977), born in Anderson, defensive end for the

New England Patriots The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East divisio ...

football team *

Frank Emanuel Thomas Frank Emanuel (born December 4, 1942) is a former American football linebacker. He was made captain of the volunteers in 1965. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004. He played professionally for the American Footb ...

(born 1942), born in

, former football linebacker for

Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member team of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team p ...

and the

Alex English Alexander English (born January 5, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and businessman. A South Carolina native, English played college basketball at the University of South Carolina. He was drafted in the second ...

(born 1954), born in

, basketball player, member of the

Basketball Hall of Fame The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts. It serves as basketball's most complete library, in addition to promoting and pre ...

* Joe Arnold Erwin (born 1956), born in

, entrepreneur and politician, former chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party *

Leomont Evans Leomont Dozier Evans (born July 12, 1974) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He also played for the Los Angeles Xtreme of the XFL. He played college football at Clemson Un ...

(born 1974), born in

, former American football safety in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins * Ralph B. Everett (born 1951), born in Orangeburg, lobbyist and political staffer *

Shepard Fairey Frank Shepard Fairey (born February 15, 1970) is an American contemporary artist, activist and founder of OBEY Clothing who emerged from the skateboarding scene. In 1989 he designed the "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" (...OBEY...) sticker campai ...

(born 1970), born in Charleston, artist who created the

Barack Obama "Hope" poster The Barack Obama "Hope" poster is an image of US president Barack Obama designed by American artist Shepard Fairey. The image was widely described as iconic and came to represent Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. It is a stylized stencil p ...

Shannon Faulkner Shannon Faulkner is an American teacher, best known for being the first female student to attend The Citadel in 1994, following a lawsuit. She currently teaches English in Greenville, South Carolina. Biography Faulkner was born in Powdersville ...

(born 1975), born in Powdersville, the first female cadet to enter

The Citadel The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, commonly known simply as The Citadel, is a public senior military college in Charleston, South Carolina. Established in 1842, it is one of six senior military colleges in the United States. ...

* Raymond Felton (born 1984), born in Marion, professional basketball player *

Michael Flessas Michael C. Flessas (born June 2, 1959 in Miami, Florida), is the birth name of American actor Michael Flessas, who is of Greek ancestry. Flessas' most notable film role was ''Angry Man'' in the Cannes Film Festival 2000 Palme d'Or winning film ...

(born 1959), attended college and lived in South Carolina, actor, best known for his role in the film ''

Dancer in the Dark ''Dancer in the Dark'' is a 2000 musical drama film written and directed by Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier. It stars Icelandic musician Björk as a factory worker who suffers from a degenerative eye condition and is saving for an operation to p ...

'' *

Tyler Florence Tyler Florence (born March 3, 1971) is a chef and television host of several Food Network shows. He graduated from the College of Culinary Arts at the Charleston, South Carolina, campus of Johnson & Wales University in 1991. He was later given an ...

(born 1971), born in Greenville, television chef * Rickey Foggie (born 1966), born in

Laurens Laurens may refer to: Places United States * Laurens County, Georgia * Laurens, Iowa, a city * Laurens (town), New York * Laurens (village), New York * Laurens, South Carolina, a city * Laurens County, South Carolina * Fort Laurens, an America ...

, former quarterback in the Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League * Pearl Fryar (born 1940), topiary artist living in Bishopville * Steven Furtick (born 1980) born in Moncks Corner, founder and lead pastor of Elevation Church

G–I

* Samkon Gado (born 1982), attended Ben Lippen High School in Columbia, running back in the National Football League *

Brett Gardner Brett Michael Gardner (born August 24, 1983) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. Gardner was a walk-on for the College of Charleston's b ...

(born 1983), born in Holly Hill,

left fielder In baseball, a left fielder, abbreviated LF, is an outfielder who plays defense in left field. Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound. In the numbering sys ...

for the

New York Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one ...

Kevin Garnett Kevin Maurice Garnett ( ; born May 19, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player who played for 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed KG by his initials, and the "Big Ticket" for his emphatic dunki ...

(born 1976), born in Mauldin, retired professional basketball player for the

Minnesota Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference Northwest Division. Founded in 19 ...

Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. Founded in 1946 as one of t ...

, and

Brooklyn Nets The Brooklyn Nets are an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The Nets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The ...

* Leeza Gibbons (born 1957), born in Hartsville, talk show host of ''Entertainment Tonight'' and other

Hollywood Hollywood usually refers to: * Hollywood, Los Angeles, a neighborhood in California * Hollywood, a metonym for the cinema of the United States Hollywood may also refer to: Places United States * Hollywood District (disambiguation) * Hollywoo ...

news shows * Thomas Gibson (born 1962), born in Charleston, actor, ''

Criminal Minds ''Criminal Minds'' is an American police procedural crime drama television series created and produced by Jeff Davis (writer), Jeff Davis. The series premiered on CBS on September 22, 2005, and originally concluded on February 19, 2020; it was r ...

'' *

William Gibson William Ford Gibson (born March 17, 1948) is an American-Canadian speculative fiction writer and essayist widely credited with pioneering the science fiction subgenre known as ''cyberpunk''. Beginning his writing career in the late 1970s, hi ...

(born 1948), born in Conway, author, credited as the father of the

Cyberpunk Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction in a dystopian futuristic setting that tends to focus on a "combination of lowlife and high tech", featuring futuristic technological and scientific achievements, such as artificial intelligence and ...

genre of

science fiction Science fiction (sometimes shortened to Sci-Fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel uni ...

Stephon Gilmore Stephon Stiles Gilmore (born September 19, 1990) is an American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina and was selected 10th overall by the Buffalo Bills ...

(born 1990), born in Rock Hill, cornerback for the

Candice Glover Candice Rickelle Glover (born November 22, 1989) is an American R&B singer and actress who won the twelfth season of ''American Idol''. Glover is the first winner to have auditioned three times before being cast for the live shows. Her debut a ...

(born 1989), born in

Beaufort Beaufort may refer to: People and titles * Beaufort (surname) * House of Beaufort, English nobility * Duke of Beaufort (England), a title in the peerage of England * Duke of Beaufort (France), a title in the French nobility Places Polar regions * ...

, ''

American Idol ''American Idol'' is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to ...

'' (season 12) winner * Joseph L. Goldstein (born 1940), born in

Kingstree Kingstree is a city and the county seat of Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,328 at the 2010 census. History The original town was laid out as Williamsburg by the Lords Proprietors in colonial times, but a ...

, Nobel Prize-winning

biochemist Biochemists are scientists who are trained in biochemistry. They study chemical processes and chemical transformations in living organisms. Biochemists study DNA, proteins and cell parts. The word "biochemist" is a portmanteau of "biological ch ...

and

geneticist A geneticist is a biologist or physician who studies genetics, the science of genes, heredity, and variation of organisms. A geneticist can be employed as a scientist or a lecturer. Geneticists may perform general research on genetic processes ...

André Goodman André Goodman (born August 11, 1978) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round, third pick of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina. Goodman has also played for t ...

(born 1978), born in Greenville,

cornerback A cornerback (CB) is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in gridiron football. Cornerbacks cover receivers most of the time, but also blitz and defend against such offensive running plays as sweeps and reverses. They create tur ...

for the

Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos are a professional American football franchise based in Denver. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team is headquar ...

* A. J. Green (born 1988), born in Summerville, wide receiver for the

* Zack Godley (born 1990), born in

Bamberg Bamberg (, , ; East Franconian: ''Bambärch'') is a town in Upper Franconia, Germany, on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. The town dates back to the 9th century, when its name was derived from the nearby ' castl ...

, starting pitcher for the

Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks (colloquially known as the D-backs) are an American professional baseball team based in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. The ...

* Malliciah Goodman (born 1990), born in

, defensive end for the

* B. J. Goodson (born 1993), born in Lamar, linebacker for the

* Jonathan Goodwin (born 1978), born in Columbia, offensive lineman in the National Football League *

K. Lee Graham Katherine Lee Graham (born April 30, 1997), known professionally as K. Lee Graham, is an American model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Teen USA 2014. Early life and education Graham was born on April 30, 1997, in Florence, South Carolin ...

(born 1997), from Chapin, won the

Miss Teen USA 2014 Miss Teen USA 2014, the 32nd Miss Teen USA pageant. It was held at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in Nassau, Bahamas on August 2, 2014 and was hosted by Australian journalist Karl Jeno Schmid and Miss USA 2013 Erin Brady. Cassidy Wolf of ...

pageant *

Lindsey Graham Lindsey Olin Graham (born July 9, 1955) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Carolina, a seat he has held since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Graham chaired the Senate Committee on ...

(born 1955), from

Central Central is an adjective usually referring to being in the center of some place or (mathematical) object. Central may also refer to: Directions and generalised locations * Central Africa, a region in the centre of Africa continent, also known a ...

, politician, lawyer, long-time South Carolina

Senator A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature. The name comes from the ancient Roman Senate (Latin: ''Senatus''), so-called as an assembly of the senior (Latin: ''senex'' meaning "the el ...

since 2003, and unsuccessful

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presidential candidate * Boyce Green (born 1960), born in

, former running back in the National Football League * Chad Green (born 1991), born in Greenville, relief pitcher for the

Alvin Greene Alvin Michael Greene (born August 30, 1977) is an American political candidate from the state of South Carolina. He was the Democratic Party's nominee in the 2010 United States Senate election in South Carolina, and was defeated by incumbent Re ...

(born 1977), born in

, 2010 Democratic nominee for United States Senator *

Fred Griffith Frederick Griffith (1877–1941) was a British bacteriologist whose focus was the epidemiology and pathology of bacterial pneumonia. In January 1928 he reported what is now known as Griffith's Experiment, the first widely accepted demonstratio ...

(born 1964), born in

, actor and producer * Michael Hackett (born 1960), basketball player,

Liga Profesional de Baloncesto MVP The Venezuelan SuperLiga MVP, previously the Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (LPB) MVP is an annual award that is handed out to the most valuable player of a given season of the LPB season, the highest professional basketball league in Venezuela ...

in 1984, and Israeli League Top Scorer in 1991 *

Nikki Haley Nimrata Nikki Haley (née Randhawa; born January 20, 1972) is an American diplomat and politician who served as the 116th and first female governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017, and as the 29th United States Ambassador to the United Nat ...

(born 1972), born and raised in

, Indian-American politician, former

Governor of South Carolina The governor of South Carolina is the head of government of South Carolina. The governor is the ''ex officio'' commander-in-chief of the National Guard when not called into federal service. The governor's responsibilities include making yea ...

(2010–2017), and

United States Ambassador to the United Nations The United States ambassador to the United Nations is the leader of the U.S. delegation, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. The position is formally known as the permanent representative of the United States of America to the United Nation ...

since 2017 * Trevor Hall (born 1986), from

Hilton Head Hilton Head Island, sometimes referred to as simply Hilton Head, is a South Carolina Lowcountry, Lowcountry resort town and barrier island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It is northeast of Savannah, Georgia, and southwest of C ...

, musician * Jakar Hamilton (born 1989), from Johnston, safety for the

* Michael Hamlin (born 1985), from Lamar, safety for the

Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The team pla ...

* Jason Hammel (born 1982), from Greenville, starting pitcher for the

Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team was founded as an expans ...

Shanola Hampton Shanola Hampton (born May 27, 1977) is an American actress best known for her role as Veronica Fisher on Showtime dramedy '' Shameless'' and as the face model of Rochelle in the video game ''Left 4 Dead 2''. Acting career 2000–2010: Early c ...

(born 1977), from Charleston, actress, on Showtime series '' Shameless'' * Ken "The Hawk" Harrelson (born 1941), born in Woodruff, television broadcast announcer for the

Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...

Albert Haynesworth Albert George Haynesworth III (born June 17, 1981) is a former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football at the University of Tennessee and was selected by th ...

(born 1981), from Hartsville, defensive tackle for the

Tennessee Titans The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division, and play their hom ...

* Matt Hazel (born 1992), from North Augusta, wide receiver for the

* Josh Head, from Rock Hill, rhythm guitarist for the band Emery * Heath Hembree (born 1989), from

Cowpens Cowpens may refer to: * Battle of Cowpens, a battle in the American Revolution * Cowpens National Battlefield, a unit of the National Park Service that protects the battlefield. * Cowpens, South Carolina * USS ''Cowpens'' (CG-63), a guided-missile ...

, relief pitcher for the

Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...

* Jordan Hill (born 1987), from Newberry, National Basketball Association player * Lauren Michelle Hill (born 1979), from

, model, actress, ''

Playboy ''Playboy'' is an American men's Lifestyle magazine, lifestyle and entertainment magazine, formerly in print and currently online. It was founded in Chicago in 1953, by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from H ...

Playmate A Playmate is a female model featured in the centerfold/gatefold of ''Playboy'' magazine as Playmate of the Month (PMOTM). The PMOTM's pictorial includes nude photographs and a centerfold poster, along with a pictorial biography and the "Playm ...

* Vonnie Holliday (born 1975), from Camden, defensive lineman for the

Washington Redskins The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The Commanders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) ...

* Chris Hope (born 1980), from Rock Hill, safety for the

Bo Hopkins William Mauldin "Bo" Hopkins (February 2, 1938 – May 28, 2022) Issucover/ref> was an American actor. He was known for playing supporting roles in a number of major studio films between 1969 and 1979, and appeared in many television shows and ...

(born 1942), from Greenville, actor *

DeAndre Hopkins DeAndre Rashaun Hopkins (born June 6, 1992) is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first roun ...

(born 1992), from Central, South Carolina, NFL wide receiver *

Todd Howard Todd Andrew Howard (born 1970) is an American video game designer, director, and producer. He serves as director and executive producer at Bethesda Game Studios, where he has led the development of the '' Fallout'' and '' The Elder Scrolls ...

(born 1965), from

, entrepreneur and public figure * Orlando Hudson (born 1977), from

Darlington Darlington is a market town in the Borough of Darlington, County Durham, England. The River Skerne flows through the town; it is a tributary of the River Tees. The Tees itself flows south of the town. In the 19th century, Darlington underw ...

, Gold Glove-winning

Major League Baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (A ...

player * Josephine Humphreys (born 1945), from Charleston, author *

Fiona Hutchison Fiona Hutchison (born 17 May 1960) is an American actress. She is known for her roles on the American soap operas ''One Life to Live'' and ''Guiding Light''. Personal life Hutchison was born in Miami, Florida, to British parents. She grew up in ...

(born 1960), raised in

and attended

Clemson University Clemson University () is a public land-grant research university in Clemson, South Carolina. Founded in 1889, Clemson is the second-largest university in the student population in South Carolina. For the fall 2019 semester, the university enr ...

, soap opera actress *

Lauren Hutton Lauren Hutton (born Mary Laurence Hutton; November 17, 1943) is an American model and actress. Born and raised in the southern United States, Hutton relocated to New York City in her early adulthood to begin a modeling career. Though she was ini ...

(born 1943), from Charleston, supermodel, actress * Dontrelle Inman (born 1989), from Charleston, NFL and Canadian Football League wide receiver *

Madison Iseman Madison Iseman (born February 14, 1997) is an American actress. She is known for playing Charlotte in the CMT comedy television series '' Still the King'', She is also known for playing Rain Burroughs in '' Fear of Rain'', Bethany Walker in '' J ...

(born 1997), from Myrtle Beach, actress

J–L

Chitra Wadhwani (CBS), Thomas Danaher (Sheets

Jesse Jackson Jesse Louis Jackson (né Burns; born October 8, 1941) is an American political activist, Baptist minister, and politician. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988 and served as a shadow U.S. senato ...

(born 1941), born in Greenville, politician and civil rights activist * Young Jeezy (born 1977 as Jay Wayne Jenkins), born in Columbia, rap and hip-hop performer * Sylvia Jefferies (born 1969), born in Greenwood, actress, ''

Nashville Nashville is the capital city of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the seat of Davidson County. With a population of 689,447 at the 2020 U.S. census, Nashville is the most populous city in the state, 21st most-populous city in the U.S., and th ...

'' * Alshon Jeffery (born 1990), born in St. Matthews, wide receiver for the

Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. The Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The team play ...

* Willie Jeffries (born 1937), born in Union, former player and head football coach of South Carolina State University, first

African American African Americans (also referred to as Black Americans and Afro-Americans) are an ethnic group consisting of Americans with partial or total ancestry from sub-Saharan Africa. The term "African American" generally denotes descendants of ens ...

head coach of an

NCAA Division I-A The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), formerly known as Division I-A, is the highest level of college football in the United States. The FBS consists of the largest schools in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). As ...

football program at a predominantly White college, member of the

College Football Hall of Fame The College Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and interactive attraction devoted to college football. The National Football Foundation (NFF) founded the Hall in 1951 to immortalize the players and coaches of college football that were vo ...

* Jarvis Jenkins (born 1988), born in Clemson, defensive end for the

Tim Jennings Timothy DeShawn Jennings (born December 24, 1983) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Georgia, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Jennings has also played f ...

(born 1983), born in Orangeburg, cornerback for the

Jasper Johns Jasper Johns (born May 15, 1930) is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker whose work is associated with abstract expressionism, Neo-Dada, and pop art. He is well known for his depictions of the American flag and other US-related top ...

(born 1933), grew up in Allendale, painter and printmaker * Anthony Johnson (born 1974), born in Charleston, professional basketball player *

Dustin Johnson Dustin Hunter Johnson (born June 22, 1984) is an American professional golfer. He has won two major championships, the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club with a 4-under-par score of 276 and the 2020 Masters Tournament with a record score ...

(born 1984), born in

, professional golfer * T. J. Johnson (born 1990), born in Aynor, former NFL center for the

* Christopher Jones (born 1982), born in Myrtle Beach, actor and dancer * Greg Jones (born 1981), born in

, fullback for the

Orlando Jones Orlando Jones (born April 10, 1968) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is known for being one of the original cast members of the sketch comedy series '' MADtv'', for his role as the 7 Up spokesman from 1999 to 2002, and for his role ...

(born 1968), attended high school in Mauldin, comedian and actor * Alexis Jordan (born 1992), born in

, R&B and pop singer * Spencer Kieboom (born 1991), born in Mount Pleasant, catcher for the

Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals are an American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C.. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. From 2005 to 2007, the team played in RFK Stadiu ...

Terry Kinard Alfred Terance "Terry" Kinard (born November 24, 1959) is a former American college and professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. He played college football ...

(born 1959), from Sumter, former

safety Safety is the state of being "safe", the condition of being protected from harm or other danger. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk. Meanings There are two slightly di ...

for the

and

Houston Oilers The Houston Oilers were a professional American football team that played in Houston from its founding in 1960 to 1996 before relocating to Memphis, and later Nashville, Tennessee becoming the Tennessee Titans. The Oilers began play in 1960 a ...

Betsy King :''Betsy King was also a childhood name for Lizzie Lloyd King.'' Betsy King (born August 13, 1955) is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1977 and won six major championships and 34 LPGA Tour victories in a ...

(born 1955), from

, golfer, member of

* Michael Kohn (born 1986), from Camden, relief pitcher for the

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Angels compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division. Since 1966, the team ...

Carlos Knight Carlos Kennedy Knight (born September 22, 1993) is an American actor and comedian. He co-starred as Owen Reynolds in '' Supah Ninjas'' and as Diesel (his character from '' Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred and also Fred 3: Camp Fred'') in '' Fre ...

(born 1993), from Columbia, television actor * Sterling Knight (born 1989), from

Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island, sometimes referred to as simply Hilton Head, is a Lowcountry resort town and barrier island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It is northeast of Savannah, Georgia, and southwest of Charleston. The island is ...

, actor, singer-songwriter, musician *

Matt William Knowles Matthew Knowles (born 1985), known professionally as Matt William Knowles or Ma Tai (), is an American actor known for his work in multiple Chinese films and television series such as '' Asura'', '' Love Me If You Dare'', '' Deng Xiao Ping at Hi ...

(born 1985), from Greenville, actor. *

Sallie Krawcheck Sallie L. Krawcheck (born November 28, 1964) is the former head of Bank of America's Global Wealth and Investment Management division and is currently the CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, a digital financial advisor for women launched in 2016. S ...

(born 1964), from Charleston, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citi Global Wealth Management * Lance Laury (born 1982), from

Hopkins Hopkins is an English, Welsh and Irish patronymic surname. The English name means "son of Hob". ''Hob'' was a diminutive of ''Robert'', itself deriving from the Germanic warrior name ''Hrod-berht'', translated as "renowned-fame". The Robert spe ...

, football player, linebacker for the

New York Jets The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The ...

DeMarcus Lawrence DeMarcus Lawrence (born April 28, 1992) is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Bu ...

(born 1992), from Aiken, defensive end for the

* Andy Lee (born 1982), from

, football player, punter for the

* Jordan Lyles (born 1990), from Hartsville, baseball player, starting pitcher for the

Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. The team plays its home baseball games at Coors Fi ...

M–O

Andie MacDowell Rosalie Anderson MacDowell (born April 21, 1958) is an American actress and former fashion model. MacDowell's known for her starring film roles in romantic comedies and dramas. MacDowell has modeled for Calvin Klein and has been a spokeswoman ...

(born 1958), born in Gaffney, model and actress *

Logan Marshall-Green Logan Marshall-Green (born November 1, 1976) is an American actor and director. He is known for his roles in the television series '' 24'', ''The O.C.'', '' Traveler'', '' Dark Blue'' and ''Quarry'', as well as his roles in the films ''Devil'', ...

(born 1976), born in Charleston, actor, '' Dark Blue'' *

George Martin Sir George Henry Martin (3 January 1926 – 8 March 2016) was an English record producer, arranger, composer, conductor, and musician. He was commonly referred to as the " Fifth Beatle" because of his extensive involvement in each of the ...

(born 1953), from Greenville, former

for the

* Cliff Matthews (born 1989), born in

Cheraw The Cheraw people, also known as the Saraw or Saura, were a Siouan-speaking tribe of indigenous people of the Southeastern Woodlands, in the Piedmont area of North Carolina near the Sauratown Mountains, east of Pilot Mountain and north of the ...

, defensive end for the

* Byron Maxwell (born 1988), born in North Charleston, cornerback for the

* Anthuan Maybank (born 1969), born in Georgetown, Olympic gold medalist 4x400 * Edwin McCain (born 1970), born in Greenville, musician and songwriter *

Johnathan McClain Johnathan McClain (born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) is an American actor and screenwriter. Career At the age of 21 McClain moved to Chicago where he wrote and began performing his critically acclaimed, multiple character, one-man show, "Li ...

(born 1970), born in Myrtle Beach, actor and writer * Tony McDaniel (born 1985), born in Hartsville, defensive tackle for the

* Rocky McIntosh (born 1982), grew up in Gaffney, linebacker for the

* Marian McKnight (born 1936), born in Manning, Miss America 1957, actress, producer and writer * Tre McLean (born 1993), basketball player in the

Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional competition in Israeli club basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball c ...

Henry McMaster Henry Dargan McMaster (born May 27, 1947) is an American politician and attorney serving as the 117th governor of South Carolina since January 24, 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party. McMaster worked for U.S. senator Strom Thurmond, in ...

(born 1947), born in Columbia,

since 2017 * Walter Russell Mead (born 1952), born in Columbia, journalist, editor-at-large of ''

The American Interest ''The American Interest'' (''AI'') was a bimonthly magazine focusing primarily on foreign policy, international affairs, global economics, and military matters. History The magazine was founded in 2005 by a number of members of the editori ...

'' magazine *

Dave Meggett David Lee Meggett (born April 30, 1966) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football at Towson and was selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round of ...

(born 1966), born in Charleston, former NFL

running back A running back (RB) is a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback to rush the ball, to line up as a receiver to catch the ball, and block. Th ...

, primarily with the

Jamon Meredith James Jamon Meredith (born May 11, 1986) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina. Meredith has played for the ...

(born 1986), born in Simpsonville, professional football player,

offensive tackle Offensive may refer to: * Offensive, the former name of the Dutch political party Socialist Alternative * Offensive (military), an attack * Offensive language ** Fighting words or insulting language, words that by their very utterance inflict in ...

for the

* Patina Miller (born 1984), born in Pageland, actress, singer, '' Madam Secretary'', ''

All My Children ''All My Children'' (often shortened to ''AMC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 2013, via Hulu, Hulu Plus, and ...

'', '' The Hunger Games: Mockingjay'' films *

Adam Minarovich Adam Minarovich is an American actor, screenwriter and film director. He is known for his recurring role Ed in the American television series '' The Walking Dead''. Minarovich, a native of Anderson, South Carolina. He has operated a gold res ...

(born 1977), from Anderson, actor * Vanessa Minnillo (born 1980), from Charleston, television personality on ''

Entertainment Tonight ''Entertainment Tonight'' (or simply ''ET'') is an American first-run syndicated news broadcasting newsmagazine program that is distributed by CBS Media Ventures throughout the United States and owned by Paramount Streaming. ET also airs in Aus ...

'' *

Jordan Montgomery Jordan Blackmon Montgomery (born December 27, 1992), nicknamed "Gumby", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He also played for the New York Yankees. Before his professional ca ...

(born 1992), from Sumter, starting pitcher for the

* Tim Montgomery (born 1975), from Gaffney, Olympic athlete, and ESPY AWARD winner *

Darla Moore Darla Dee Moore (born August 1, 1954) is an American investor and philanthropist. She is the former president and a partner of the private investment firm Rainwater Inc. and was married to Richard Rainwater, who founded the firm. Early life and ...

(born 1954), born in Lake City, financial executive * D. J. Moore (born 1987), born in

, professional football player,

for the

Ja Morant Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant (born August 10, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "G12", he played college basketball for the Murray State Racers, ...

(born 1999), born in Dalzell, No.2 pick in NBA Draft, NBA player for the Memphis Grizzlies * Julianne Morris (born 1968), born in

, actress, ''

Days of Our Lives ''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television net ...

'' *

Maurice Morris Maurice Autora Morris (born December 1, 1979) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft and also played for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Orego ...

(born 1979), born in

Chester Chester is a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England. It is located on the River Dee, close to the English–Welsh border. With a population of 79,645 in 2011,"2011 Census results: People and Population Profile: Chester Loca ...

, professional football player, running back for the

Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit. The Lions compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) North Division. The team play their home games at For ...

* R. Winston Morris (born 1941), from Barnwell, tuba player and composer, professor at

Tennessee Technological University Tennessee Technological University, commonly referred to as Tennessee Tech, is a public research university in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States. It was formerly known as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, and before that as University of Dixie ...

Mick Mulvaney John Michael Mulvaney (born July 21, 1967) is an American politician who served as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from February 2017 until March 2020, and as acting White House Chief of Staff from January 2019 until March ...

(born 1967), grew up in Indian Land, director of the

Office of Management and Budget The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the largest office within the Executive Office of the President of the United States (EOP). OMB's most prominent function is to produce the president's budget, but it also examines agency programs, pol ...

* Allison Munn (born 1974), grew up in

, actress *

Kris Neely Kristofer M. Neely (born November 21, 1978) is an American creative writer and visual artist in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA who serves as Professor of Art and Director of Interdisciplinary Studies at Spartanburg Methodist College.George, Dust ...

(born 1978), born in Spartanburg, artist who has created more than 10,000 Guardian angel paintings *

Josh Norman Joshua Ricardo Norman (born December 15, 1987) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Coastal Carolina and was drafted by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, and has also played ...

(born 1987), from Greenwood, cornerback for the

* Nancy O'Dell (born 1966), born in Sumter, TV personality, '' Access Hollywood'' and ''

'' * Jermaine O'Neal (born 1978), born in Columbia, basketball player for the

* Chris Owings (born 1991), born in Charleston, Major League Baseball player

P–S

* Emilio Pagán, closer for the

Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since its inception, the team's home v ...

, from Simpsonville *

Lu Parker Frances Louise Parker (born April 16, 1968) is an American journalist, Miss USA 1994 winner, animal rights advocate, and motivational speaker. Early life Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Parker attended the College of Charleston, where she wa ...

, broadcast journalist and Miss USA 1994, from Anderson * Mary-Louise Parker, film and television actress, born in Fort Jackson * Ron Parker (born 1987), born in Saint Helena Island, safety for the

Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The t ...

* Teyonah Parris (born 1987), born in

, actress, ''

Mad Men ''Mad Men'' is an American period drama television series created by Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate Television. It ran on the cable network AMC from July 19, 2007, to May 17, 2015, lasting for seven seasons and 92 episodes. Its f ...

'', '' WandaVision'' *

Will Patton William Rankin Patton (born June 14, 1954) is an American actor and audiobook narrator. He starred as Colonel Dan Weaver in the TNT science fiction series '' Falling Skies''. He also appeared in the films '' Remember the Titans'', ''Armageddon' ...

(born 1954), actor, born in Charleston * Carl Anthony Payne II (born 1969), actor, ''

Martin Martin may refer to: Places * Martin City (disambiguation) * Martin County (disambiguation) * Martin Township (disambiguation) Antarctica * Martin Peninsula, Marie Byrd Land * Port Martin, Adelie Land * Point Martin, South Orkney Islands Austr ...

'', '' Rock Me Baby'', ''

The Cosby Show ''The Cosby Show'' is an American television sitcom co-created by and starring Bill Cosby, which aired Thursday nights for eight seasons on NBC between September 20, 1984, until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on an upper middle-class Africa ...

'' *

Teddy Pendergrass Theodore DeReese Pendergrass (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) was an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter. He was born in Kingstree, South Carolina. Pendergrass spent most of his life in the Philadelphia area, and initially rose to musi ...

(born 1950), born in

, singer * William "The Refrigerator" Perry, former professional football player, born in Aiken *

Bobbie Phillips Bobbie Phillips (born January 29, 1968) is an American actress. Career Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Phillips moved to Hollywood in 1990 and began working in television soon after. Her first acting job was guest-starring with Halle Berry ...

(born 1972), actress, '' The Cape'', '' Murder One'' * Virginia Postrel (born 1960), political and cultural writer, born in Greenville *

Josh Powell Josh Powell (born January 25, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. Powell won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010, and has also spent time with the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, ...

, power forward and center for the

Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta. The Hawks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The team plays its home games at ...

, born in Charleston *

Jeryl Prescott Jeryl Prescott Sales is an American actress, best known for her role as Jacqui in the AMC series '' The Walking Dead''. In 2019, she had series regular role of Madame Xanadu in the short-lived DC Universe series ''Swamp Thing''. Life and career ...

(born 1964), from Hartsville, actress *

Brian Quick Brian Rumeal Quick (born June 5, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver that played in National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Appalachian State, and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams with the 1st pick in the s ...

(born 1989), born in

, wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams * Robert Quinn (born 1990), from Ladson, defensive end for the

* Willie Randolph (born 1954), born in Holly Hill, MLB player, manager, third base coach for the

* Arthur Ravenel Jr. (born 1927), born in Charleston, Republican politician * Arizona Reid (born 1986), Israeli National League basketball player *

Hunter Renfrow James Hunter Renfrow (born December 21, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Raiders in the fifth round of t ...

(born 1995), born in Myrtle Beach, NFL wide receiver *

Sidney Rice Sidney R. Rice (born September 1, 1986) is a former American football wide receiver who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Rice played college football at South Carolina. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the ...

(born 1986), born in Gaffney, wide receiver for the

Bobby Richardson Robert Clinton Richardson, Jr. (born August 19, 1935) is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees from 1955 through 1966. Batting and throwing right-handed, he ...

(born 1935), born in Sumter, baseball player for the

* Richard Wilson Riley (born 1933), governor of South Carolina, U.S. Secretary of Education 1993–2001 * Leon Rippy (born 1949), born in Rock Hill, film and television actor *

Jane Robelot Jane Robelot (born October 9, 1960) is an American television host, who served as a co-anchor of CBS television's ''This Morning'' from 1996 to 1999. In the 1980s, she worked at WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, South Carolina, then at then-CBS-owned WCAU ...

(born 1960), in Greenville, Co Anchor CBS This Morning * Andre Roberts (born 1988), born in Columbia, football player for the

* Julie Roberts (born 1979), from Lancaster, country music singer * Eugene Robinson (born 1955), born in Orangeburg, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper columnist *

Chris Rock Christopher Julius Rock (born February 7, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker. Known for his work in comic film, television and stage, he has received multiple accolades, including three Grammy Awards for best come ...

(born 1965), born in

, comedian, actor, screenwriter, film, TV producer, and director *

Joshua Rogers Joshua Rogers (born March 22, 1994) is an American gospel singer who rose to prominence in 2012 when he became the first male and youngest winner of Black Entertainment Television's '' Sunday Best'' during the show's fifth season. Early life a ...

(born 1994), born in Greeleyville, recording artist, Season 5 winner of

BET Black Entertainment Television (acronym BET) is an American basic cable channel targeting African-American audiences. It is owned by the CBS Entertainment Group unit of Paramount Global via BET Networks and has offices in New York City, Los ...

's '' Sunday Best'' *

Mackenzie Rosman Mackenzie Rosman (born December 28, 1989) is an American actress. She is known for her television role as Ruthie Camden on The WB's long-running drama series '' 7th Heaven''. Career In 1996, Rosman was cast in the role of Ruthie Camden on ''7 ...

(born 1989), born in Charleston, actress, '' 7th Heaven'' *

Darius Rucker Darius Carlos Rucker (born May 13, 1966) is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Ca ...

(born 1966), born in Charleston, musician, lead singer of

Hootie & The Blowfish Hootie & the Blowfish are an American soft rock band that were formed in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1986. The band's lineup for most of its existence has been the quartet of Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Jim Sonefeld. The band w ...

, now a solo artist * Reggie Sanders (born 1967), born in

, professional baseball player *

O'Brien Schofield Alacce O'Brien Schofield (born April 3, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft and played for them for three seasons. He was also a member of the Seattle ...

(born 1987), born in Camden, outside linebacker for the

* Ian Scott (born 1981), born in Greenville, football player,

defensive tackle A defensive tackle (DT) is a position in American football that will typically line up on the line of scrimmage, opposite one of the offensive guards, however he may also line up opposite one of the tackles. Defensive tackles are typically the l ...

for the

San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers were a professional American football team that played in San Diego from 1961 until the end of the 2016 season, before relocating to Los Angeles, where the franchise had played its inaugural 1960 season. The team is now ...

Ramon Sessions Ramon Sessions (born April 11, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player and a licensed Sports Agent for an independently owned firm, On Time Agency (OTA). He played three years of college basketball for Nevada, earning WAC All-N ...

(born 1986), born in Myrtle Beach, basketball player for the NBA * Richard Seymour (born 1979), born in Gadsden, football player,

defensive lineman In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive line, while linemen on the opposing team are the defensive line. A numb ...

for the

Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders were a professional American football team that played in Oakland from its founding in 1960 to 1981 and again from 1995 to 2019 before relocating to the Las Vegas metropolitan area where they now play as the Las Vegas Ra ...

Art Shell Arthur Lee Shell Jr. (born November 26, 1946) is an American former professional football player in the American Football League (AFL) and later in the National Football League (NFL), a Hall of Fame offensive tackle and a two-time former head co ...

(born 1946), born in Charleston,

and head coach for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders * Donnie Shell (born 1952), born in Whitmire, Pro Football Hall of Fame strong safety for the

, member of the Steelers famed Steel Curtain defense in the 1970s *

John Shumate John Henry Shumate (born April 6, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. Shumate grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and played high school basketball at Thomas Jefferson High School. A 6'9" forward/ center from th ...

(born 1952), born in Greenville, professional basketball player * Shawnee Smith (born 1970), born in Orangeburg, film and television actress, musician * J. Smith-Cameron (born 1955), raised in Greenville, stage and screen actress *

Justin Smoak Justin Kyle Smoak (born December 5, 1986) is an American professional baseball first baseman who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewer ...

(born 1986), born in Goose Creek, baseball player for the

Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since 1989, the team has played its home games ...

Jay Stamper Jeremy "Jay" Stamper (born June 14, 1972) is an American entrepreneur, nonprofit leader and politician from South Carolina. Stamper first gained national media attention for pranks targeting incumbent politicians and has since founded several i ...

(born 1972), Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, resident of Columbia *

Zak Stevens Zachary Trussell (born March 5, 1966), known professionally as Zachary "Zak" Stevens, is an American singer, best known as the second lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Savatage. He currently performs with the heavy metal band Circle II Circl ...

(born 1966), born in Columbia, lead singer in the heavy metal band

Savatage Savatage () was an American heavy metal band founded by brothers Jon and Criss Oliva in 1979 in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The band was first called Avatar, but, shortly before the release of their debut album '' Sirens'' (1983), they changed t ...

, backup singer for

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is an American rock band founded in 1996 by producer, composer, and lyricist Paul O'Neill, who brought together Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli (both members of Savatage) and keyboardist and co-producer Robert Kinkel ...

and lead singer for Circle II Circle * Melvin Stewart (born 1968), raised in

Fort Mill Fort Mill, also known as Fort Mill Township, is a town in York County, South Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. As of 2020 census, 24,521 people live inside the town's corporate limits. Some businesses and resid ...

Olympic Olympic or Olympics may refer to Sports Competitions * Olympic Games, international multi-sport event held since 1896 ** Summer Olympic Games ** Winter Olympic Games * Ancient Olympic Games, ancient multi-sport event held in Olympia, Greece bet ...

swimmer,

SwimSwam ''SwimSwam'' news is a swimming news organization covering competitive swimming along with diving, water polo and synchronized swimming. SwimSwam launched as a website in March 2012 and quickly became the most-read swimming website in the world. ...

co-founder *

Jessica Stroup Jessica Leigh Stroup (born October 23, 1986) is an American actress, best known for her role as Erin Silver on '' 90210'' (2008–2013), Max Hardy on ''The Following'' (2014–2015) and Joy Meachum on '' Iron Fist'' (2017–2018), which is set i ...

(born 1986), born in Anderson, actress, '' 90210'', ''

The Following ''The Following'' is an American crime thriller television series created by Kevin Williamson, and jointly produced by Outerbanks Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television. The first season follows former FBI agent Ryan Hardy ( Kevin Bacon) ...

'', '' Ted''

T–Z

* Devin Taylor (born 1989), from Lady's Island, defensive end for the

Tyler Thigpen Tyler Beckham Thigpen (born April 14, 1984) is a former American football quarterback. Thigpen was drafted out of Coastal Carolina University in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft (217th overall) by the Minnesota Vikings. He was the firs ...

(born 1984), from Winnsboro, quarterback for the

* Brandon Thomas (born 1991), from

, offensive guard for the

* Gorman Thomas (born 1950), from Charleston, former outfielder for the

Milwaukee Brewers The Milwaukee Brewers are an American professional baseball team based in Milwaukee. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League Central, Central division. The Brewers are named for t ...

Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland. The Guardians compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League Central, Central division. Since , they have ...

, and

Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division. The team joined the American League as an expansion ...

* David Thornton (born 1953), from

, television actor *

Kelly Tilghman Kelly Tilghman (born August 6, 1969, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) is a former broadcaster for Golf Channel, and NBC Sports, and is the PGA Tour's first female lead golf announcer. On July 29, 2020, it was announced that Tilghman was hired by ...

(born 1969), from North Myrtle Beach, broadcaster for The Golf Channel, and the PGA Tour's first female lead golf announcer * Lawrence Timmons (born 1986), from

, linebacker for the

Gina Tolleson Gina Marie Tolleson (born March 26, 1969) is an American model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World America, Miss World America 1990 and also Miss World 1990. Miss World Gina won the title of Miss South Carolina USA 1990 and was the first ...

(born 1970), from

American model and beauty queen crowned Miss World America 1990 * Steven Tolleson (born 1983), from

, infielder for the

Josh Turner Joshua Otis Turner (born November 20, 1977) is an American country and gospel singer and songwriter. In 2003, he signed to MCA Nashville Records. That same year, his debut album's title track, "Long Black Train", was his breakthrough single ...

(born 1977), from Hannah, country music singer * Corey Washington (born 1991), from North Charleston, wide receiver for the

* Benjamin Watson (born 1980), from Rock Hill, tight end for the

Shawn Weatherly Shawn Nichols Weatherly is an American actress and beauty queen who won the titles of Miss USA and Miss Universe in 1980. She went on to star as Cadet Karen Adams in the film '' Police Academy 3: Back in Training'' (1986), and as Jill Riley in th ...

(born 1959), from Sumter, Miss USA and Miss Universe 1980 *

Sean Weatherspoon Franklin De'Sean "Sean" Weatherspoon (born December 29, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at the University of Missouri, and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the 19th overall pick in the 2010 NF ...

(born 1987), from Greenville, linebacker for the

* Celia Weston (born 1951), from

, character actress * Chris White (born 1983), from

, guard and center for the

Roddy White Sharod Lamor "Roddy" White (born November 2, 1981) is a former American football wide receiver who played his entire professional career with the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at UAB, and was drafted by the Falcons in the first r ...

(born 1981), from James Island, football player, wide receiver for the

Tracy White Tracy Donnel White (born April 14, 1981) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Howard Bison football, Howard. White has also been a memb ...

(born 1981), from Charleston, linebacker for the

* Vanna White (born 1957), from North Myrtle Beach, co-host on ''

Wheel of Fortune The Wheel of Fortune or '' Rota Fortunae'' has been a concept and metaphor since ancient times referring to the capricious nature of Fate. Wheel of Fortune may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Art * ''The Wheel of Fortune'' (Burne-J ...

'' * Johnny Whitworth (born 1975), from Charleston, actor, ''

CSI: Miami ''CSI: Miami'' (''Crime Scene Investigation: Miami'') is an American police procedural drama television series that ran from September 23, 2002 until April 8, 2012 on CBS. Featuring David Caruso as Lieutenant Horatio Caine, Emily Procter as Detec ...

'', '' The 100'', '' Limitless'' * Matt Wieters (born 1986), from Goose Creek, catcher for the

St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis. The Cardinals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central division. Since the 2006 season, the Cardinals ha ...

Armstrong Williams Armstrong Williams (born February 5, 1962) is an American political commentator, entrepreneur, author, and talk show host. Williams writes a nationally syndicated conservative newspaper column, has hosted a daily radio show, and hosts a nationa ...

(born 1959), from Marion, television and radio host, columnist, political activist * Dennis Williams (born 1965), basketball player * A'ja Wilson (born 1996), born in

, basketball player for the

Las Vegas Aces The Las Vegas Aces are an American professional basketball team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Aces compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member club of the league's Western Conference. The team play ...

, 2020

WNBA MVP The Women's National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player (MVP) is an annual Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) award given since the league's inaugural season -- 1997. MVP voting takes place immediately following the regular s ...

Zion Williamson Zion Lateef Williamson (born July 6, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays the power forward position. Following a freshman-year stint with the ...

(born 2000), raised in

, No.1 pick in NBA Draft, NBA player for

New Orleans Pelicans The New Orleans Pelicans are an American professional basketball team based in New Orleans. The Pelicans compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division and play their hom ...

Mookie Wilson William Hayward "Mookie" Wilson (born February 9, 1956) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach remembered as the Met who hit the ground ball that rolled through Bill Buckner's legs in the bottom of the 10th inning of g ...

(born 1956), from

, former

center fielder A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball and softball fielding position between left field and right field. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the ...

for the

New York Mets The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. They are one of two major lea ...

and

Rod Wilson Rodriques "Rod" Wilson (born November 12, 1981) is a former American football linebacker and coach who is a defensive assistant for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played ...

(born 1981), from

Cross A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two intersecting lines or bars, usually perpendicular to each other. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally. A cross of oblique lines, in the shape of the Latin letter X, is termed a s ...

for the

* DeWayne Wise (born 1978), from

, outfielder for the

* Chad Wolf (born 1976), from Charleston, lead vocalist in band "

Carolina Liar Carolina Liar is an American alternative rock band. Lead vocalist Chad Wolf is originally from Moncks Corner, South Carolina; other members originate from Stockholm, Sweden. History The band is best known for the platinum certified single "S ...

" *

Bill Workman William Douglas Workman III (July 3, 1940 – May 12, 2019) was an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Greenville, South Carolina from 1983 to 1995. Greenville is the seat of Greenville County, the state's most populou ...

(1940–2019), born in Charleston, mayor of Greenville 1983–1995, retired economic development specialist; resident of Walterboro *

Isaac Wright Jr. Isaac Wright Jr. (born January 23, 1962) is an American attorney, consultant, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is best known for being falsely accused and convicted as a drug lord and sentenced to life in prison in 1991 facing 10 charges in ...

(born 1962), lawyer; born in Moncks Corner * Mike Wright (born 1990), from

, pitcher for the

* Samuel E. Wright (1946–2021), from Camden, actor and Broadway performer *

Cale Yarborough William Caleb "Cale" Yarborough (born March 27, 1939) is an American former NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver and owner, businessman, and farmer. He is one of only two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships, winning in ...

(born 1939), from Timmonsville, 3x

NASCAR Cup Series The NASCAR Cup Series is the top racing series of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). The series began in 1949 as the Strictly Stock Division, and from 1950 to 1970 it was known as the Grand National Division. In 1971, ...

champion

Deceased

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* Norman C. Armitage (1907–1972), Olympic medalist saber fencer * Annie Maria Barnes (1857 – unknown), born in

, journalist, editor, and author *

Frances Elizabeth Barrow Frances Elizabeth Barrow (, Mease; pen name, Aunt Fanny; February 22, 1822May 7, 1894) was a 19th-century American children's writer. Biography Frances ( nickname, "Frankie Blue") Elizabeth Mease was born in Charleston, South Carolina, Februar ...

(1822-1894), born in Charleston, children's writer *

Bernard Baruch Bernard Mannes Baruch (August 19, 1870 – June 20, 1965) was an American financier and statesman. After amassing a fortune on the New York Stock Exchange, he impressed President Woodrow Wilson by managing the nation's economic mobilization in W ...

(1870–1965), born in Camden, financier, philanthropist, statesman, and adviser to President Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt *

Paul Benjamin Paul Benjamin (February 4, 1938 – June 28, 2019) was an American actor whose career spanned six decades. Benjamin appeared in dozens of films and television shows beginning in the late 1960s. Biography Born to Fair, a Baptist preacher (1890– ...

(1938–2019), born in

Pelion Pelion or Pelium (Modern el, Πήλιο, ''Pílio''; Ancient Greek/ Katharevousa: Πήλιον, ''Pēlion'') is a mountain at the southeastern part of Thessaly in northern Greece, forming a hook-like peninsula between the Pagasetic Gulf and the ...

, actor * Alfred W. Bethea (1916–1999), former member of the

South Carolina House of Representatives The South Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the South Carolina General Assembly. It consists of 124 representatives elected to two-year terms at the same time as U.S. congressional elections. Unlike many legislatures, seati ...

from

; the 1970 gubernatorial nominee of the

American Independent Party The American Independent Party (AIP) is a far-right political party in the United States that was established in 1967. The AIP is best known for its nomination of former Democratic Governor George Wallace of Alabama, who carried five states in t ...

Mary McLeod Bethune Mary Jane McLeod Bethune ( McLeod; July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, humanitarian, womanist, and civil rights activist. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935, established the organi ...

(1875–1955), born and raised in Mayesville in Sumter County, civil rights leader and groundbreaking educator * Doc Blanchard (1924–2009), born in McColl, raised in Bishopville, college football player who became the first ever junior to win the

Heisman Trophy The Heisman Memorial Trophy (usually known colloquially as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman) is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and har ...

* James F. Byrnes (1882–1972), born in Charleston, U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, Justice of the Supreme Court, Secretary of State, and 104th governor of South Carolina. * James Butler Bonham (1807–1836), from Red Bank (now Saluda), lawyer, soldier, and defender of the Alamo *

Chadwick Boseman Chadwick Aaron Boseman (; November 29, 1976August 28, 2020) was an American actor. During his two-decade career, Boseman received two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, ...

(1976–2020), born in Anderson, actor, known for his role as

Black Panther A black panther is the melanistic colour variant of the leopard (''Panthera pardus'') and the jaguar (''Panthera onca''). Black panthers of both species have excess black pigments, but their typical rosettes are also present. They have been ...

in '' Captain America: Civil War'' and in the 2018 film of the same name *

James Brown James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader. The central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th century music, he is often referred to by the hono ...

(1933–2006), born in Barnwell, singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist dubbed the "godfather of soul" * Pat Caddell (1950–2019), born in Rock Hill, public opinion pollster, political film consultant * Tommy Caldwell (1949–1980), from

, bassist for

the Marshall Tucker Band The Marshall Tucker Band is an American rock band from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Noted for incorporating blues, country, and jazz into an eclectic sound, the Marshall Tucker Band helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s. ...

* Toy Caldwell (1947–1993), from Spartanburg, lead guitarist and vocalist for the Marshall Tucker Band *

Floride Calhoun Floride Bonneau Calhoun (née Colhoun; February 15, 1792 – July 25, 1866) was the wife of U.S. politician John C. Calhoun. She is best known for her leading role in the Petticoat affair, which occurred during her husband's service as v ...

(1792–1866), born in Charleston, Second Lady of the United States * John Caldwell Calhoun (1782–1850), born in

Abbeville County Abbeville County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 24,295. Its county seat is Abbeville. It is the first county (or county equivalent) in the United States alphabetically. Abbe ...

, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and the 7th Vice-President of the U.S. *

Carroll A. Campbell Jr. Carroll Ashmore Campbell Jr. (July 24, 1940December 7, 2005), was an American Republican Party politician who served as the 112th governor of South Carolina from 1987 to 1995. Prior to this, he served as a member of the South Carolina Sena ...

(1940–2005), born in Greenville, South Carolina Governor and U.S. Congressman * John Tucker Campbell (1912–1991), born in Calhoun Falls, Secretary of State 1978–1991, Mayor of Columbia 1970–1978, city councilman, drugstore owner * Marion Campbell (1929–2016), born in

, NFL defensive lineman and head coach * Essie B. Cheesborough (1826-1905), born in Charleston, writer * Alice Childress (1920–1994), born in Charleston, playwright who wrote about the struggles of poverty and racism * Dave Cockrum (1943–2006), died in Belton, comic book artist *

O'Neal Compton Belton O'Neal Compton Jr. (February 5, 1951 – February 18, 2019) was an American actor and director. Early life He was born in Sumter, South Carolina, the son of educators Belton O. Compton Sr. and Dorothy Brunson Compton. O'Neal Compton was ...

(1951–2019), born in Sumter, character actor *

Pat Conroy Donald Patrick Conroy (October 26, 1945 – March 4, 2016) was an American author who wrote several acclaimed novels and memoirs; his books '' The Water is Wide'', '' The Lords of Discipline'', ''The Prince of Tides'' and ''The Great Santini'' w ...

(1945–2016), grew up in

, attended

Beaufort High School Beaufort High School is a public high school within the Beaufort County School District, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States, on Lady's Island. The school serves students in downtown areas of Beaufort and Port Royal in addition to ...

and

, novelist * James S. Cothran (1830–1897), born in

, U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district * Charles Craven (1682–1754), governor of colonial South Carolina during the

Tuscarora War The Tuscarora War was fought in North Carolina from September 10, 1711 until February 11, 1715 between the Tuscarora people and their allies on one side and European American settlers, the Yamassee, and other allies on the other. This was con ...

and

Yamasee War The Yamasee War (also spelled Yamassee or Yemassee) was a conflict fought in South Carolina from 1715 to 1717 between British settlers from the Province of Carolina and the Yamasee and a number of other allied Native American peoples, incl ...

* Robert Houston Curry (1842–1892), member of the

Louisiana House of Representatives The Louisiana House of Representatives (french: link=no, Chambre des Représentants de Louisiane) is the lower house in the Louisiana State Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Louisiana. This chamber is composed of 105 rep ...

from

Bossier Parish Bossier Parish ( ; french: Paroisse de Bossier) is a parish located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. At the 2010 census, the population was 116,979, and 128,746 in 2020. The parish seat is Benton. The principal city is ...

; wounded Confederate Army veteran at Second Battle of Manassas, born near Winnsboro, South Carolina *

Esther Dale Esther Dale (November 10, 1885 – July 23, 1961) was an American actress of the stage and screen. Early years Dale was born in Beaufort, South Carolina. She attended Leland and Gray Seminary in Townshend, Vermont. In Berlin, Germany, she stu ...

(1885–1961), born in

, actress * Gary Davis (1896–1972), born in Clinton, blues and gospel songwriter and innovative guitarist * Mary Elizabeth Moragne Davis (1815–1903), Oakwood, Abbeville District, diarist and author *

Mendel Jackson Davis Mendel Jackson Davis (October 23, 1942 – May 13, 2007) was an attorney and a United States Representative from South Carolina. Early life and career Mendel Jackson Davis was born in North Charleston to Felix Charles Davis and Elizabeth J ...

(1942–2007), born in North Charleston, United States Representative from South Carolina * Robert C. De Large (1842–1874), born in Aiken, member of United States House of Representatives from South Carolina *

James Dickey James Lafayette Dickey (February 2, 1923 January 19, 1997) was an American poet and novelist. He was appointed the eighteenth United States Poet Laureate in 1966. He also received the Order of the South award. Dickey is best known for his n ...

(1923–1997), professor at University of South Carolina at Columbia, poet and novelist *

Samuel Henry Dickson Samuel Henry Dickson (September 20, 1798 - March 31, 1872) was an American poet, physician, writer and educator born in Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina. Dickson graduated from Yale and the University of Pennsylvania. He w ...

(1798–1872), born in Charleston, poet, physician, writer and educator * Anna Peyre Dinnies (1805-1886), born in Georgetown, poet and writer * Julius Dixson (1913–2004), born in Barnwell, songwriter and record company executive *

Larry Doby Lawrence Eugene Doby (December 13, 1923 – June 18, 2003) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball (MLB) who was the second black player to break baseball's color barrier and the first black pl ...

(1923–2003), born in Camden, baseball player in Negro leagues and Major League Baseball, first black player in

American League The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the American League (AL), is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league b ...

, later manager of

, Hall of Fame inductee * Stanley Donen (1924–2019), born in Columbia, film director and choreographer *

Ulysses Dove Ulysses Dove (January 17, 1947 in Columbia, South Carolina – June 11, 1996 in Manhattan) was a choreographer. Dove began his dance training at Boggs Academy in Georgia. Dove gave up his premedical studies at Howard University to transfer to ...

(1947–1996), born in Columbia, choreographer *

David Drake David A. Drake (born September 24, 1945) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy literature. A Vietnam War veteran who has worked as a lawyer, he is now a writer in the military science fiction genre. Biography Drake graduated Ph ...

(c.1800–c.1870s), from Edgefield, potter * Watson B. Duncan III (1915–1991), born in Charleston, college professor * William Wallace Duncan (1839–1908), died in

, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South

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* John B. Earle (1766–1836), died in Anderson County, U.S. Representative from South Carolina * Samuel Earle (1760–1833), died in Pendleton District, United States Representative from South Carolina * Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II, Reverend Ike (1935–2009), born in Ridgeland, minister and electronic evangelist * Edward C. Elmore (1826– aft. 1864), born in Columbia, Treasurer of the Confederate States of America * Lilian Ellison (1923–2007), born in

Kershaw County Kershaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 65,403. The county seat and largest city is Camden. The county was created in 1791 from parts of Claremont, Lancaster, Fairf ...

, female professional wrestler better known as the Fabulous Moolah * Esquerita (1935–1986), born in Greenville, singer, songwriter and pianist, original name Eskew Reeder Jr. * Richard Evonitz (1963–2002), born in Columbia, serial killer * James Farrow (1827–1892), born in

, politician in Confederate Congress, elected to U.S. House of Representatives *

William G. Farrow William Glover Farrow (September 24, 1918 – October 15, 1942) was a lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces who participated in the Doolittle Raid. In February 1942, he volunteered to participate in the raid, which took place on Apr ...

(1918–1942), born in

, captured and executed by the Japanese military following the

Doolittle Raid The Doolittle Raid, also known as the Tokyo Raid, was an air raid on 18 April 1942 by the United States on the Japanese capital Tokyo and other places on Honshu during World War II. It was the first American air operation to strike the Japa ...

Charles Fernley Fawcett Charles Fernley Fawcett (2 December 1915 – 3 February 2008) was an American adventurer, soldier, film actor, and a co-founder of the International Medical Corps. He was a recipient of the French Croix de Guerre and the American Eisenhower m ...

(1915–2008), grew up in Greenville, co-founder of the

International Medical Corps International Medical Corps is a global, nonprofit, humanitarian aid organization that provides emergency medical services, healthcare training and capacity building to those affected by disaster, disease or conflict." It seeks to strengthen med ...

Eugene Figg Eugene C. Figg (August 4, 1936 – March 20, 2002) was an American structural engineer who made numerous contributions to the field of structural engineering, especially in the design of the cable-stayed bridge and the use of the segmental concr ...

(1936–2002), born in Charleston, structural engineer who made numerous contributions to the field of

structural engineering Structural engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering in which structural engineers are trained to design the 'bones and muscles' that create the form and shape of man-made structures. Structural engineers also must understand and cal ...

David E. Finley Jr. David Edward Finley Jr. (September 1, 1890 – February 1, 1977) was an American cultural leader during the middle third of the 20th century. He was the first director of the National Gallery of Art, the founding chairman of the National Trust f ...

(1890–1977), born in

York York is a cathedral city with Roman origins, sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. It is the historic county town of Yorkshire. The city has many historic buildings and other structures, such as a ...

, art executive, first director of the National Gallery of Art, founding chairman of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and chairman of the United States Commission of Fine Arts *

Kirkman George Finlay Kirkman George Finlay (October 1, 1877 - August 27, 1938) was the first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. Background and early ministry Kirkman George Finlay was born on October 1, 1877, to James Finlay and Marian Ponsonby ...

(1877–1938), born in Greenville, first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina * James Dudley Fooshe (1844–1940), born in Abbeville District (now Greenwood County), soldier, author, farmer, philosopher, and Methodist churchman *

Joe Frazier Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944November 7, 2011), nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. He was known for his strength, durability, formidable left hand, and relentless pressure f ...

(1944–2011), born in

, boxer, 1964 Olympic heavyweight champion and the world heavyweight champ 1970–73 *

Nancy Friday Nancy Colbert Friday (August 27, 1933 – November 5, 2017) was an American author who wrote on the topics of female sexuality and liberation. Her writings argue that women have often been reared under an ideal of womanhood, which was outdated an ...

(1933–2017), grew up in Charleston, author, specializing in topics of

female sexuality Human female sexuality encompasses a broad range of behaviors and processes, including female sexual identity and Human sexual activity, sexual behavior, the physiological, psychological, social, cultural, political, and spiritual or religious ...

and liberation * David du Bose Gaillard (1859–1913), born in Manning, U.S. Army engineer instrumental in the construction of the

Panama Canal The Panama Canal ( es, Canal de Panamá, link=no) is an artificial waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean and divides North and South America. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a condui ...

* John Gaillard (1765–1826), born in St. Stephen's district, U.S. Senator * Althea Gibson (1927–2003), born in Silver, Clarendon County, first African-American player to win Wimbledon and U.S. National tennis championships *

Dizzy Gillespie John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (; October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and singer. He was a trumpet virtuoso and improviser, building on the virtuosic style of Roy Eldridge but a ...

(1917–1993), born in

, African-American

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a m ...

trumpeter, bandleader, singer and composer *

Gordon Glisson Gordon P. Glisson (October 31, 1930 – February 23, 1997) was an American Champion Thoroughbred horse racing jockey. Born in Winnsboro, South Carolina, at age fifteen he and his mother moved to Seattle, Washington. He began working at the L ...

(1930–1997), born in Winnsboro, thoroughbred horse racing jockey *

Maxcy Gregg Maxcy Gregg (August 1, 1814 – December 15, 1862) was a lawyer, soldier in the United States Army during the Mexican–American War, and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War who was mortally wounded at the Battle of ...

(1814–1862), born in Columbia, lawyer, and brigadier general in the Confederate States Army * James Grimsley Jr. (1921–2013), born in

, major general U.S. Army and president of

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Shoeless Joe Jackson by Conlon, 1913-crop

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* Johnson Hagood (1828–1898), Confederate general and governor of South Carolina * James Henry Hammond (1807–1864), US congressman, senator and governor of South Carolina; *

Wade Hampton I Wade Hampton (early 1750sFebruary 4, 1835) was an American soldier and politician. A two-term U.S. Congressman, he may have been the wealthiest planter, and one of the largest slave holders in the United States, at the time of his death. Biogr ...

(1752–1835), U.S. Congressman from South Carolina, born in Virginia * Wade Hampton II (1791–1858), born in Columbia, plantation owner and soldier *

Wade Hampton III Wade Hampton III (March 28, 1818April 11, 1902) was an American military officer who served the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War and later a politician from South Carolina. He came from a wealthy planter family, and ...

(1818–1902), born in Charleston, Confederate general, governor, United States Senator * DuBose Heyward (1885–1940), born in Charleston, playwright and poet, wrote the novel " Porgy" and its stage incarnations "Porgy" and "

Porgy and Bess ''Porgy and Bess'' () is an English-language opera by American composer George Gershwin, with a libretto written by author DuBose Heyward and lyricist Ira Gershwin. It was adapted from Dorothy Heyward and DuBose Heyward's play '' Porgy'', ...

" * Thomas Heyward Jr. (1746–1809), signer of the Declaration of Independence * Thomas Hitchcock Jr. (1900–1944), polo player *

Corinne Stocker Horton Corinne Stocker Horton (, Stocker; after first marriage, Horton; after second marriage, Smith; pen name, Mrs. Thaddeus Horton; August 21, 1871 – September 12, 1947) was an American elocutionist, journalist, newspaper editor, and clubwoman. For ...

(1871-1947), born in Orangeburg, elocutionist, journalist, newspaper editor, *

George Izard George Izard (October 21, 1776 – November 22, 1828) was a senior officer of the United States Army who served as the second governor of Arkansas Territory from 1825 to 1828. He was elected as a member to the American Philosophical Society in 18 ...

(1776–1828), an American general in War of 1812, and 2nd Governor of Arkansas Territory *

Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845) was an American lawyer, planter, general, and statesman who served as the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. Before being elected to the presidency, he gained fame as ...

(1765–1845), 7th

President of the United States The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the Federal government of the United States#Executive branch, executive branch of the Federal gove ...

* 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson (1887–1951), former outfielder for

* John G. Jackson (1907–1993), Pan-Africanist historian, lecturer, teacher and writer *

James Jamerson James Lee Jamerson (January 29, 1936 – August 2, 1983) was an American bass player. He was the uncredited bassist on most of the Motown Records hits in the 1960s and early 1970s (Motown did not list session musician credits on their releases ...

(1938–1983), bass player * Anthony James (1942–2020), actor, '' Unforgiven'' *

Caroline Howard Jervey Caroline Howard Jervey (, Gilman; after first marriage, Glover; after second marriage, Jervey; pen name, Caroline Howard; June 1, 1823 – January 29, 1877) was a 19th-century American author, poet, and teacher. Besides numerous poems and storie ...

(1823-1877), born in Charleston, author and poet * William H Johnson (1901–1970), artist * Robert Jordan (1948–2007), fantasy author * Joseph B. Kershaw (1822–1894), slave owner and Confederate general who served as a Division Commander,

Army of Northern Virginia The Army of Northern Virginia was the primary military force of the Confederate States of America in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. It was also the primary command structure of the Department of Northern Virginia. It was most oft ...

, State Senator, Circuit Court Judge *

Lane Kirkland Joseph Lane Kirkland (March 12, 1922 – August 14, 1999) was an American labor union leader who served as President of the AFL–CIO from 1979 to 1995. Life and career Kirkland was born in Camden, South Carolina, the son of Louise Beardsley ( ...

(1922–1999), labor union leader and president of the

AFL–CIO The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO) is the largest federation of unions in the United States. It is made up of 56 national and international unions, together representing more than 12 million ac ...

, 1979–1995 * Richard Rowland Kirkland (1843–1863), Confederate soldier *

Eartha Kitt Eartha Kitt (born Eartha Mae Keith; January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) was an American singer and actress known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of "C'est si bon" and the Christmas novelty song " Santa ...

(1927–2008), actress, singer, and

cabaret Cabaret is a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama. The performance venue might be a pub, a casino, a hotel, a restaurant, or a nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dinin ...

star * Noah O. Knight (1929–1951), soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War, posthumously received the Medal of Honor * John Laurens (1754–1782), soldier and statesman from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War *

Mary Elizabeth Lee Mary Elizabeth Lee (pen names, M.E.L. and A Friend; March 23, 1813 – September 23, 1849) was a 19th-century writer from the Southern United States. She produced prose, poetry, children's fiction, and translations. She contributed many short st ...

(1813-1849), born in Charleston, writer *

Hyman Isaac Long Hyman Isaac Long was an American physician in New York City by 1786. He was an immigrant from the British colony of Jamaica in the West Indies and is listed in the first ity directory of 1786. He is known for his leadership in developing Freemaso ...

(born 18th century), born in

Jamaica Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispa ...

, Freemason * Terry Long (1959–2005), guard for the

* James "Pete" Longstreet (1821–1904), Confederate general, commander of the 1st Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia * Harry B. Luthi (1933–2019), from Greenville, former mayor and retired businessman * Thomas Lynch Jr. (1749–1779), signer of the Declaration of Independence

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* Barton MacLane (1902–1969), born in

, actor, playwright, and screenwriter * James Robert Mann (1920–2010), born in Greenville, soldier, lawyer and a United States Representative *

Francis Marion Brigadier-General Francis Marion ( 1732 – February 27, 1795), also known as the Swamp Fox, was an American military officer, planter and politician who served during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. During the Amer ...

(c. 1732–1795), born in Winyah ( Winyah Bay), a.k.a. the Swamp Fox, strategic fighter against the British during the War of Independence * Annie Virginia McCracken (1868–?), born in Charleston; published a magazine while living in Summerville * Ronald McNair (1950–1986), born in Lake City, astronaut killed in the explosion of the

Space Shuttle Challenger Space Shuttle ''Challenger'' (OV-099) was a Space Shuttle orbiter manufactured by Rockwell International and operated by NASA. Named after the commanding ship of a nineteenth-century scientific expedition that traveled the world, ''Challen ...

Arthur Middleton Arthur Middleton (June 26, 1742 – January 1, 1787) was a Founding Father of the United States as a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, representing South Carolina in the Second Continental Congress. Life Middleton was b ...

(1742–1787), born in Charleston, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Governor (1810–1812), Representative (1815–1819), and Minister to Russia (1820–1830) *

William Ephraim Mikell William Ephraim Mikell (January 29, 1868 January 19, 1944) was an American legal scholar, lawyer and dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Biography Mikell was born in Sumter, South Carolina, to Thomas Price and Rebecca (Moses) Mike ...

(1868–1944), born in Sumter, Dean of the

University of Pennsylvania Law School The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (also known as Penn Law or Penn Carey Law) is the law school of the University of Pennsylvania, a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is among the most selective and oldes ...

* Robert Mills (1781–1855), born in Charleston, architect, designed the

Washington Monument The Washington Monument is an obelisk shaped building within the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, once commander-in-chief of the Continental Army (1775–1784) in the American Revolutionary War and ...

and many public buildings * Kary Mullis (1944–2019), grew up in

, biochemist and Nobel laureate *

Billy O'Dell William Oliver O'Dell (February 10, 1933 – September 12, 2018), known as Billy O'Dell and also as Digger O'Dell, was an American professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues in thirteen seasons: 1954 and from 1956 to 1967. ...

(1933–2018), born in Whitmire, Major League Baseball pitcher * Peggy Parish (1927–1988), born in Manning, author of Amelia Bedelia series *

Julia Peterkin Julia Peterkin (October 31, 1880 – August 10, 1961) was an American author from South Carolina. In 1929 she won the Pulitzer Prize for Novel/Literature for her novel '' Scarlet Sister Mary.'' She wrote several novels about the plantation Sout ...

(1880–1961), born in Laurens County,

Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize () is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature, and musical composition within the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made ...

winner *

Bill Pinkney Willie “Bill” Pinkney (August 15, 1925 – July 4, 2007) was an American performer and singer. Pinkney was often said to be the last surviving original member of The Drifters, who achieved international fame with numerous hit records. He ...

(1925–2007), born in Dalzell, pitcher in the Negro leagues, served in World War II, performer and singer with

The Drifters The Drifters are several American doo-wop and R&B/ soul vocal groups. They were originally formed as a backing group for Clyde McPhatter, formerly the lead tenor of Billy Ward and his Dominoes in 1953. The second group of Drifters, formed i ...

* Joel Roberts Poinsett (1779–1851), born in Charleston, Martin Van Buren's Secretary of War, physician, botanist, and statesman, as well as famous eponym *

Melvin Purvis Melvin Horace Purvis II (October 24, 1903 – February 29, 1960) was an American law enforcement official and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent. Given the nickname "Little Mel" because of his short, frame, Purvis became noted for lead ...

(1903–1960), born in Timmonsville, FBI agent responsible for ending the criminal careers of

Baby Face Nelson Lester Joseph Gillis (December 6, 1908 – November 27, 1934), also known as George Nelson and Baby Face Nelson, was an American bank robber who became a criminal partner of John Dillinger, when he helped Dillinger escape from prison, in Crown P ...

Pretty Boy Floyd Charles Arthur Floyd (February 3, 1904 – October 22, 1934), nicknamed Pretty Boy Floyd, was an American bank robber. He operated in the West and Central states, and his criminal exploits gained widespread press coverage in the 1930s. He was s ...

, and

John Dillinger John Herbert Dillinger (June 22, 1903 – July 22, 1934) was an American gangster during the Great Depression. He led the Dillinger Gang, which was accused of robbing 24 banks and four police stations. Dillinger was imprisoned several times an ...

* Thomas C. Reynolds (1821–1887), born in Charleston, Confederate governor of

Missouri Missouri is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee): Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas t ...

from 1862 to 1865 * Flint Rhem (1901–1969), Major League Baseball pitcher * Don Rhymer (1961–2012), born in Union, film writer and producer * Bobby Robinson (1917–2011), born in Union, record producer * Thomas A. Roe (1927–2000), born in Greenville, businessman and conservative philanthropist * Arthur Rose Sr. (1921–1995), born in Charleston, Chair of the Art Department at Claflin University, Orangeburg (1952–1973) * Al Rosen (1924–2015), born in

, 4x All Star and MVP baseball player *

Thomas Jefferson Rusk Thomas Jefferson Rusk (December 5, 1803July 29, 1857) was an early political and military leader of the Republic of Texas, serving as its first Secretary of War as well as a general at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was later a US politician and ...

(1803–1857), born in Pendleton; early political and military leader of the

Republic of Texas The Republic of Texas ( es, República de Tejas) was a sovereign state in North America that existed from March 2, 1836, to February 19, 1846, that bordered Mexico, the Republic of the Rio Grande in 1840 (another breakaway republic from Me ...

Edward Rutledge Edward Rutledge (November 23, 1749 – January 23, 1800) was an American Founding Father and politician who signed the Continental Association and was the youngest signatory of the Declaration of Independence. He later served as the 39th gov ...

(1749–1800), youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence; later governor of South Carolina * Francis H. Rutledge (1799–1866), born in Charleston, first Episcopal bishop of Florida *

John Rutledge John Rutledge (September 17, 1739 – June 21, 1800) was an American Founding Father, politician, and jurist who served as one of the original associate justices of the Supreme Court and the second chief justice of the United States. Additio ...

(1739–1800), statesman and judge, elected President of South Carolina, April 1776, under the constitution drawn up on March 26, 1776

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Gloria Saunders Gloria Ella Saunders (September 29, 1927 – June 4, 1980) was an American actress of film and television, primarily from the late 1940s to 1960. Background Career Saunders acting career began on stage. She was discovered when she performed ...

(1927–1980), actress, born in

Jake Scott Jacob E. Scott III (July 20, 1945 – November 19, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a free safety and punt returner from 1970 to 1978 for the Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NF ...

(1945–2020), born in Greenwood, former

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* Mike Sharperson (1961–1996), baseball player, member of 1988 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, born in Orangeburg *

Robert Smalls Robert Smalls (April 5, 1839 – February 23, 1915) was an American politician, publisher, businessman, and maritime pilot. Born into slavery in Beaufort, South Carolina, he freed himself, his crew, and their families during the American Civil ...

(1839–1915), born in

, naval pilot during

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by Names of the American Civil War, other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union (American Civil War), Union ("the North") and t ...

, founder of

* Arthur Smith (1921–2014), born in Clinton, guitarist, songwriter, radio-TV personality, composer of " Guitar Boogie" and "

Dueling Banjos "Dueling Banjos" is a bluegrass composition by Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith. The song was composed in 1954 by Smith as a banjo instrumental he called "Feudin' Banjos," which contained riffs from Smith, recorded in 1955 playing a four-string plec ...

" * Louise Hammond Willis Snead (1870–1958), born in Charleston, artist, writer, lecturer, and composer *

Mickey Spillane Frank Morrison Spillane (; March 9, 1918July 17, 2006), better known as Mickey Spillane, was an American crime novelist, whose stories often feature his signature detective character, Mike Hammer. More than 225 million copies of his books have ...

(1918–2006), lived in

Murrells Inlet Murrells Inlet is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,547 at the 2010 census. It is about 13 miles south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and 21 miles north ...

crime novel Crime fiction, detective story, murder mystery, mystery novel, and police novel are terms used to describe narratives that centre on criminal acts and especially on the investigation, either by an amateur or a professional detective, of a crime, ...

author, many featuring fictional detective Mike Hammer * John Steadman (1909–1993), born in

Lexington Lexington may refer to: Places England * Laxton, Nottinghamshire, formerly Lexington Canada * Lexington, a district in Waterloo, Ontario United States * Lexington, Kentucky, the largest city with this name * Lexington, Massachusetts, the oldes ...

, radio personality and actor; played "Pop" in '' The Longest Yard'' *

William Barret Travis William Barret "Buck" Travis (August 1, 1809 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American lawyer and soldier. At the age of 26, he was a lieutenant colonel in the Texas Army. He died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. ...

(1809–1836), born in

Saluda County Saluda County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,862. Its county seat is Saluda. The county was formed from northern and eastern portions of Edgefield County. Saluda County is part o ...

, 19th-century

American American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, pe ...

lawyer A lawyer is a person who practices law. The role of a lawyer varies greatly across different legal jurisdictions. A lawyer can be classified as an advocate, attorney, barrister, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, solicit ...

and

soldier A soldier is a person who is a member of an army. A soldier can be a Conscription, conscripted or volunteer Enlisted rank, enlisted person, a non-commissioned officer, or an Officer (armed forces), officer. Etymology The word ''soldier'' deri ...

; commander of Texan forces at the Alamo * Melanie Thornton (1967–2001), born in Charleston, Eurodance singer for La Bouche, famous for the singles "Be My Lover (La Bouche song), Be My Lover" and "Sweet Dreams (La Bouche song), Sweet Dreams" * Strom Thurmond (1902–2003), born in Edgefield, South Carolina Governor, and the oldest and 2nd longest-serving U.S. Senator * Charles Hard Townes, Charles Townes (1915–2015), from Greenville, Nobel Prize-winning physicist and educator * Tom Turnipseed (1936–2020), lived in Columbia, lawyer, executive director of the 1968 presidential campaign of George Wallace, George C. Wallace, former member of the South Carolina State Senate * Angelica Singleton Van Buren (1818–1877), born in Wedgefield, South Carolina, Wedgefield, married Abraham Van Buren while his father, Martin Van Buren, was the eighth

; served as First Lady of the United States for the rest of his term in the White House * William Washington Vance (1849–1900), born in Cokesbury, South Carolina, Cokesbury, trained in the law in

, South Carolina; Louisiana State Senate, state senator from Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and private secretary to governor of Louisiana, Governor Murphy J. Foster in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Baton Rouge * Denmark Vesey (c.1767–1822), lived in Charleston, African-American leader * John B. Watson (1878–1958), grew up in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, Travelers Rest, psychologist who established the List of psychological schools, psychological school of behaviorism * Charles S. West (1829–1885), born in Camden, Texas jurist and politician * John C. West (1922–2004), politician * William C. Westmoreland (1914–2005), born in Saxon, South Carolina, Saxon, deputy commander of Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) 1964–1968, Army Chief of Staff 1968–1972 * Lily C. Whitaker (c. 1850 – 1932), born in Charleston, educator and author * Mary Scrimzeour Whitaker (1820-1906), born in

, litterateur, writer, poet, and novelist * Johnson Chesnut Whittaker (1858–1931), one of the first black men to win an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, West Point * Louis Wigfall (1816–1874), born in Edgefield, Texas politician who served as a member of the Texas Legislature, United States Senate, and Congress of the Confederate States, Confederate Senate * James E. Williams (1930–1999), born in

, raised in

, Medal of Honor (Vietnam, 1966), highest decorated enlisted man in the history of the U. S. Navy, U. S. Marshal * Rosa Louise Woodberry (1869–1932), journalist, educator; born in Barnwell County, South Carolina; lived in, Williston, South Carolina * Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924), 28th President of the United States; lived in

in his teenage years * Henry Woodward (colonist), Henry Woodward (1646–1690), an early colonist of South Carolina who was instrumental in establishing contact with Native Americans in the United States, Native Americans and setting up a trading system * W. D. Workman Jr. (1914–1990), newspaper and radio journalist, author;Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1962 and for governor of South Carolina in 1982 * Lee Thompson Young (1984–2013), born in

, actor, ''The Famous Jett Jackson'', ''Rizzoli & Isles''

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{{Authority control Lists of people from South Carolina

Living

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Deceased

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E–G

H–L

M–R

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