List of people from Columbus, Georgia
The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Columbus, Georgia.
Arts and culture
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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Bo Bartlett | ![]() |
Dec 29, 1955 | Realist painter | Born in Columbus | [1] | |
Megan Blake | Miss Georgia 1983 | Born in Columbus | ||||
Bob the Drag Queen | ![]() |
June 22, 1986 | Drag queen | Born in Columbus | [2] | |
Wayne Brady | ![]() |
Jun 2, 1972 | Actor, singer, comedian, and television personality | Born in Columbus | ||
Juliette Compton | May 3, 1899 | March 19, 1989 | Actress | Born in Columbus | ||
Donna D'Errico | ![]() |
Mar 30, 1968 | Actress and model; Playmate of the Month (September, 1995); Donna Marco on Baywatch (1996 to 1998) | Graduate of Pacelli High School in Columbus (1986) | [3] | |
Justina Huff | ![]() |
Sep 8, 1893 | Jun 29, 1977 | Silent film actress (The Diamond Crown, Tess of the d'Urbervilles) | Born in Columbus | [4] |
Louise Huff | ![]() |
Nov 14, 1895 | Aug 22, 1973 | Silent film actress (Great Expectations, Mile-A-Minute Kendall, Disraeli) | Born in Columbus | [5] |
Nunnally Johnson | Dec 5, 1897 | Mar 25, 1977 | Academy Award-nominated filmmaker (The Grapes of Wrath, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit) | Born in Columbus; graduated from Columbus High School (1915) | [6] | |
Carson McCullers | ![]() |
Feb 19, 1917 | Sep 29, 1967 | Writer (The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, The Member of the Wedding, and The Ballad of the Sad Café) | Born in Columbus | [7] |
Robert Parrish | Jan 4, 1916 | Dec 4, 1995 | Academy Award- winning editor for Body and Soul (1947), directed Casino Royale (1967) | Born in Columbus | [8] | |
George Foster Peabody | ![]() |
Jul 27, 1852 | Mar 4, 1938 | Banker and philanthropist; namesake of the Peabody Award | Born in Columbus | [9] |
James Rachels | May 30, 1941 | Sep 5, 2003 | Philosopher, focusing on ethics and animal rights | Born in Columbus | [10] | |
Mary Ann Williams | ![]() |
Aug 10, 1821 | Apr 15, 1874 | First to propose an annual holiday to decorate soldiers graves (Memorial Day) | Lived in Columbus | - |
Music
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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Robert M. Barr | 1918 | 1988 | Conductor of the Jordan High School Band in Columbus (1946–1963) | Lived in Columbus; chorus director in Fort Benning | [11] | |
Robert Cray | ![]() |
Aug 1, 1953 | Five-time Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist and singer | Born in Columbus | ||
Justin Guarini | ![]() |
Oct 28, 1978 | Singer, songwriter, and actor; runner-up on American Idol season 1 (2002) | Born in Columbus | [12] | |
Jake Hess | Dec 24, 1927 | Jan 4, 2004 | Grammy Award-winning southern gospel singer | Lived in Columbus | [13] | |
Dmitri Matheny | Dec 25, 1965 | Jazz flugelhornist, composer, educator, producer and recording artist | Grew up in Columbus | [14] | ||
Curley Money | ![]() |
Mar 20, 1925 | Dec 23, 2003 | Rockabilly musician and songwriter | Lived in Columbus | [15] |
Bebo Norman | ![]() |
May 29, 1973 | Contemporary Christian musician | Lives in Columbus | [16] | |
Ma Rainey | ![]() |
Apr 26, 1886 | Dec 22, 1939 | Among the earliest known professional blues singers; billed as The Mother of the Blues | Born in Columbus | [17] |
Keni Thomas | ![]() |
Country music singer and United States Army Ranger | Lives in Columbus | [18] | ||
Rozonda Thomas
(a.k.a. Chilli) |
Feb 27, 1971 | Singer, songwriter, actress and television personality; founding member of girl group TLC | Lives in Columbus | |||
Danny Whitten | May 8, 1943 | Nov 18, 1972 | Musician and songwriter, known for his work with Neil Young's band Crazy Horse | Born in Columbus | [19] | |
Blind Tom Wiggins | ![]() |
May 25, 1849 | Jun 14, 1908 | African-American musical prodigy on the piano | Owned as a slave in Columbus | [20] |
Tim Wilson | Aug 5, 1961 | Feb 26, 2014 | Stand-up comedian and country music artist | Born and died in Columbus | [21] | |
Business
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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John Pemberton | ![]() |
Jul 8, 1831 | Aug 16, 1888 | Pharmacist; inventor of Coca-Cola | Lived in Columbus | [22] |
Claud A. Hatcher | ![]() |
Aug 20, 1876 | Dec 31, 1933 | Pharmacist; inventor of RC Cola beverages | Lived in Columbus | [23] |
Randolph Mott | ![]() |
Aug 9, 1799 | Jul 20, 1881 | Businessman, Unionist | Lived in Columbus | [24] |
Robert W. Woodruff | ![]() |
Dec 6, 1889 | Mar 7, 1985 | President of The Coca-Cola Company (1923–1954) | Born in Columbus[25] | |
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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Henry L. Benning | ![]() |
Apr 2, 1814 | Jul 10, 1875 | Judge on the Georgia Supreme Court; Confederate Army general; namesake of Fort Benning | Born and died in Columbus | [26] |
Eugene Bullard | ![]() |
Oct 9, 1895 | Oct 12, 1961 | First African-American military pilot | Born in Columbus | [27] |
William Calley | Jun 8, 1943 | United States Army officer convicted of ordering the My Lai Massacre | Lived in Columbus | |||
Politics
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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Newt Gingrich | ![]() |
Jun 17, 1943 | 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | Graduated from Baker High School in Columbus (1961) | [28] | |
Ted J. Land | Aug 22, 1936 | March 31, 2018 | Member of the Georgia State Senate 1979 - 1991 | Represented Marion, Talbot, and portions of Muscogee counties | ||
Mirabeau B. Lamar | ![]() |
Aug 16, 1798 | Dec 19, 1859 | 2nd President of the Republic of Texas | Lived in Columbus and founded the Columbus Enquirer newspaper | [29] |
Sports
Baseball
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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Reggie Abercrombie | ![]() |
Jul 15, 1981 | Center fielder for Florida Marlins and Houston Astros | Born in Columbus | [30] | |
Glenn Davis | Mar 28, 1961 | Two-time All-Star first baseman for the Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, and Hanshin Tigers | Lives in Columbus; Columbus City Council member | [31] | ||
Tim Hudson | ![]() |
Jul 14, 1975 | Four-time All-Star pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants | Born in Columbus | [32] | |
Garey Ingram | Jul 25, 1970 | Second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers | Born in Columbus | [33] | ||
Edwin Jackson | ![]() |
Sep 9, 1983 | All-Star pitcher for MLB teams; World Series champion (2011) | Attended Shaw High School in Columbus | [34] | |
Brian Mallette | Jan 19, 1975 | Relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers and Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes | Attended Columbus State University | [35] | ||
Tony Pierce | Jan 29, 1946 | Jan 31, 2013 | Pitcher for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics | Lived and died in Columbus; Attended Jordan High School in Columbus | [36] | |
Colby Rasmus | ![]() |
Aug 11, 1986 | Center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays | Born in Columbus | [37] | |
Cory Rasmus | Nov 6, 1987 | Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Born in Columbus | [38] | ||
Steven Register | May 16, 1983 | Relief pitcher for the Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies | Born in Columbus | [39] | ||
Frank Thomas | ![]() |
May 27, 1968 | 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee – Five-time All-Star first baseman for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, and Toronto Blue Jays; Two-time AL MVP (1993, 1994) | Born in Columbus | [40] | |
Basketball
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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Sam Mitchell | Sep 2, 1963 | NBA Coach of the Year Award (2007) for the Toronto Raptors; assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves | Born in Columbus | [41] | ||
Bodybuilding
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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Lenda Murray | Feb 22, 1962 | Bodybuilding champion | ||||
Football
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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Derrius Brooks | May 29, 1988 | Defensive back for multiple teams | Born in Columbus | [42] | ||
Brentson Buckner | Sep 30, 1971 | Defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, and Carolina Panthers | Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School | [43] | ||
Isaiah Crowell | Jan 8, 1993 | Running back for the Cleveland Browns | Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School | |||
Rod Hood | Oct 3, 1981 | Cornerback for six NFL teams | Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School | [44] | ||
Chris Hubbard | April 23, 1991 | Offensive guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers | Born in Columbus. Graduated from G.W. Carver High School | |||
Chuck Hurston | Nov 9, 1942 | Nov 3, 2015 | Defensive end for the Super Bowl IV champion Kansas City Chiefs | Born in Columbus | ||
Jarvis Jones | ![]() |
Oct 13, 1989 | Outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers | Graduated from G.W. Carver High School in Columbus | ||
Mark LeGree | Jul 8, 1989 | Safety for seven NFL teams | Attended Pacelli High School in Columbus | |||
Kelcie McCray | Sep 21, 1988 | Free safety for the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Kansas City Chiefs | Born in Columbus | |||
DeQuan Menzie | Jan 11, 1990 | Cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Carolina Panthers | Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School | [45] | ||
Nate Odomes | Aug 25, 1965 | Cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Atlanta Falcons; 2× Pro Bowl (1992, 1993) | Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School | [46] | ||
Rayshun Reed | Apr 10, 1981 | Defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers | Born in Columbus | |||
Steve Reese | Jan 7, 1952 | Linebacker for the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Born in Columbus | |||
Otis Sistrunk | ![]() |
Sep 18, 1946 | Defensive end for the Oakland Raiders; Pro Bowl | Born in Columbus | [47] | |
Mack Strong | Sep 11, 1971 | Fullback for the Seattle Seahawks; 2× Pro Bowl (2005, 2006) | Attended Brookstone School in Columbus | [48] | ||
Cleo Walker | Feb 7, 1948 | Linebacker for the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons | Born in Columbus | [49] | ||
Soccer
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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Marshall Leonard | Dec 29, 1980 | Defender for the New England Revolution | Attended both Shaw High School and Brookstone School in Columbus | [50] | ||
Wrestling
Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
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Marty Jannetty | ![]() |
Feb 3, 1960 | World Wrestling Federation wrestler; member of The Rockers tag team | Born in Columbus | ||
Austin Watson
(a.k.a. Xavier Woods) |
![]() |
Sep 4, 1986 | WWE wrestler | |||
References
- ↑ "Bo Bartlett". Newswise, Inc. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ TRANSFORMATIONS: Bob The Drag Queen & James St. James. Youtube. July 12, 2016. Event occurs at 1:02. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Donna D'Errico". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ Bellware, Daniel (Fall 2016). "Those Huff Girls". Muscogiana. Columbus State University.
- ↑ Bellware, Daniel (Fall 2016). "Those Huff Girls". Muscogiana. Columbus State University.
- ↑ Stempel, Tom (1980). Screenwriter, The Life and Times of Nunnally Johnson. A. S. Barnes. p. 20. ISBN 978-0-498-02362-0.
- ↑ "Carson McCullers". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ Parrish, Robert (1976). Growing Up in Hollywood. Harcourt Brace Jovanivich. p. 3. ISBN 0-15-137473-2.
- ↑ "George Foster Peabody". rjohara.net. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Alma Thomas". National Museum of women in the Arts. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Robert M. Barr". High School Band Directors National Association. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Justin Guarini". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Jake Hess". Southern Gospel History. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Dmitri Matheny". azcentral.com. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Curley Money". AlabamaMusicOffice.Com. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Bebo Norman". Starpulse.com. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Ma Rainey". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Keni Thomas". Gainesville.com. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Danny Whitten". Rovi Corp. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Blind Tom Wiggins". BlackPast.org. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ Fernandez, Maria Elena (Feb 27, 2014). "Comedic country singer Tim Wilson dies at 52". NBC News. Today. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ↑ "John Stith Pemberton". University of Georgia Press. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "About RC Cola International: Our History". Retrieved 11 Sep 2014.
- ↑ Bellware, Daniel (April 2003). "The Last Battle. Period. Really". Civil War Times Illustrated. 42: 48–56.
- ↑ "Robert W. Woodruff". University of Georgia Press. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Henry L. Benning". Benning-Cobb-Russell Family of Georgia. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Eugene Bullard". University of Georgia Press. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Newt Gingrich". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ President Mirabeau B. Lamar, tsl.state.tx.us; retrieved March 2008
- ↑ "Reggie Abercrombie". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Glenn Davis". Jacksonville.com. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Tim Hudson". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Garey Ingram". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ↑ "Edwin Jackson". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Brian Mallette". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ↑ "Tony Pierce". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ↑ "Colby Rasmus". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Cory Rasmus". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ↑ "Steven Register". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ↑ "Frank Thomas". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Sam Mitchell". Basketball Reference.com. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Derrius Brooks". nfl.com. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
- ↑ "Brentson Buckner". Pro-Football Reference. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ↑ "Roderick Hood". NFL Enterprises LLc. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ↑ "DeQuan Menzie". Alabama Crimson Tide. Archived from the original on 10 March 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Nate Odomes". NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Otis Sistrunk". Pro-Football Reference. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Mack Strong". Pro-Football Reference. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Cleo Walker". Pro-Football Reference. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ↑ "Marshall Leonard". Virginia Cavaliers Men's Soccer. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
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