What Famous People Are From Pennsylvania

Yo, Adrian! (and Other Famous Pennsylvanians You Didn't Know Were From PA)

Pennsylvania: cheesesteaks, Liberty Bell, and... Hollywood heavyweights? You betcha! The Keystone State has churned out more than its fair share of famous folks, from A-list actors to chart-topping singers. So, get ready to be surprised (and maybe a little impressed) by these famous Pennsylvanians.

From the City of Brotherly Love:

• Will Smith: The Fresh Prince himself was born and raised in West Philadelphia. Guess that explains the swagger.
• Tina Fey: This comedy queen got her start in Philly's improv scene before taking on SNL and creating the television phenomenon, 30 Rock.
• Kevin Bacon: Six degrees of separation? More like zero degrees when it comes to Kevin Bacon, another Philly native who's been in seemingly every movie ever made.

Yinzers in the Spotlight:

• Mister Rogers: You'd be hard-pressed to find a more wholesome celebrity than Fred Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers. This cardigan-clad icon of kindness called Pittsburgh home.
• Dan Marino: For all you football fanatics, here's a legend. Dan Marino, the legendary quarterback with the golden arm, hails from Pittsburgh.
• Michael Keaton: This versatile actor, who's brought both Batman and Beetlejuice to life, started his career in Pittsburgh comedy clubs.

Beyond the Big Cities:

• Taylor Swift: Country music darling turned pop superstar, Taylor Swift was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Looks like there really is a place "where the heartbroken people go."
• Joe Biden: Our current president, Joe Biden, was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Scranton may not be Scranton from The Office, but it did give us a leader!

Wait, There's More!

This is just a taste of the famous Pennsylvanians out there. From athletes like Kobe Bryant (born in Philly) to literary giants like Tom Hanks (yes, he spent his formative years in Concord, CA), the state has a claim to fame in almost every field.

FAQ:

• How to move to Pennsylvania to be famous? There's no guaranteed path to stardom, but following your dreams and enjoying cheesesteaks probably can't hurt.
• How to talk like a famous Pennsylvanian? It depends on where you go! Philly has its own slang, while Pittsburghers are known for their yinzer dialect.
• How to avoid accidentally bumping into a celebrity in Pennsylvania? Well, that's the beauty of it. You never know who you might see!
• How to convince a famous Pennsylvanian to give you acting lessons? This might be a tough one. But hey, if you can snag a cheesesteak with Will Smith, maybe you can ask for some pointers.
• How to be as awesome as all these famous Pennsylvanians? Be yourself, work hard, and maybe dream a little bit bigger than a cheesesteak hoagie.

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