This is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or spent significant time in the U.S. state of Florida.
| Name |
Notability |
Connection to Florida |
| Elizabeth Ashley (1939–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Ocala |
| Angela Bassett (1958–) |
Film and television actress |
Lived in St. Petersburg |
| Matt Battaglia (1965–) |
Film and television actor, producer, philanthropist |
Born in Tallahassee |
| Steven Bauer (1956–) |
Film and television actor |
Grew up in Miami |
| Amanda Bearse (1958–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Winter Park |
| Shannon Bream (1971–) |
Reporter and anchor for Fox News |
Grew up in Tallahassee |
| Delta Burke (1956–) |
Television actress |
Born in Orlando |
| Tom Byrd (1960–) |
Television actor (NBC's Boone) |
Born in Philippine Islands; raised in Florida |
| Maria Canals-Barrera (1966–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Miami |
| Diana Canova (1953–) |
Actress |
Born in West Palm Beach |
| David Caruso (1956–) |
Film and television actor |
Lives in Miami Beach |
| Jonathan Chase (1979–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Plantation |
| Merian C. Cooper (1893–1973) |
Film director, screenwriter, and producer |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Matt Damon (1970–) |
Film actor |
Lived in Miami |
| Brittany Daniel (1976–) |
Television and film actress |
Born in Gainesville |
| Brad Davis (1949–1991) |
Film actor |
Born in Tallahassee |
| Johnny Depp (1963–) |
Film actor |
Raised in Miramar |
| Creagen Dow (1991–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Sebring |
| Faye Dunaway (1941–) |
Academy Award-winning actress |
Born in Bascom |
| Gail Edwards (1952–) |
Film and television actress |
Born and raised in Coral Gables |
| Raúl Esparza (1970–) |
Film, television, and stage actor |
Born in Miami |
| Stepin Fetchit (1902–1985) |
Film actor and comedian |
Born in Key West |
| Megan Fox (1986–) |
Film and television actress |
Partly raised in St. Petersburg |
| Josh Gad (1981–) |
Film actor, comedian, and singer best known for voicing Olaf from Frozen |
Born in Hollywood |
| Robert Gant (1968–) |
Television actor |
Born in Tampa |
| Andy Garcia (1956–) |
Film actor |
Born in Cuba; raised in Miami |
| Joanna García (1979–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Tampa |
| Matt Gerald (1970–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Miami |
| Malcolm Gets (1963–) |
Actor |
Born in Gainesville |
| Skyler Gisondo (1996–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Palm Beach County |
| Julie Gonzalo (1981–) |
Film and television actress |
Raised in Miami |
| Mel Gorham (1959–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Coral Gables |
| Ashley Greene (1987–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Carla Gugino (1973–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Sarasota |
| Tony Hale (1970–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Tallahassee |
| Darrell Hammond (1955–) |
Comedian from Saturday Night Live; actor |
Born in Melbourne |
| Gina Hecht (1953–) |
Television and film actress |
Born in Winter Park |
| Wanda Hendrix (1928–1981) |
Film actress |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Catherine Hickland (1956–) |
Soap opera actress |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| Cheryl Hines (1965–) |
Actress |
Born in Miami Beach |
| Crystal Hunt (1985–) |
Soap opera actress |
Born in Clearwater |
| Jonathan Jackson (1982–) |
Actor |
Born in Orlando |
| Victoria Jackson (1959–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Miami |
| Carter Jenkins (1991–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Tampa |
| Sarah Jones (1983–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Winter Springs |
| Victoria Justice (1993–) |
Actress, singer |
Born in Hollywood |
| Lawrence Kasdan (1949–) |
Film director and screenwriter |
Born in Miami |
| Arielle Kebbel (1985–) |
Film and televistion actress |
Born in Winter Park |
| Catherine Keener (1960–) |
Actress |
Born in Miami |
| David Labrava (1962–) |
Writer and actor |
Born in Miami |
| Jennifer Lopez (1969–) |
Singer and actress |
Lived in Miami |
| Beth Littleford (1968–) |
Film and television actress |
Grew up in Winter Park |
| Josie Loren (1987–) |
Television actress |
Born in Miami |
| Vinicius Machado (1982–) |
Film and television actor |
Raised in Orlando |
| William H. Macy (1950–) |
Film actor |
Born in Miami |
| Chris Marquette (1984–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Stuart |
| Natalie Martinez (1984–) |
Model and actress |
Born in Miami |
| Velia Martínez (1920–1993) |
Actress and singer |
Born in Tampa |
| DeLane Matthews (1961–) |
Television actress |
Born in Rockledge |
| Butterfly McQueen (1911–1995) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Tampa |
| Julio Oscar Mechoso (1955–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Miami |
| Leighton Meester (1986–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Marco Island |
| Katy Mixon (1981–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Pensacola |
| Eva Mendes (1974) |
Film actress |
Born in Miami |
| Mandy Moore (1984–) |
Actress and singer-songwriter |
Grew up in Longwood |
| Jessica Morris (1980–) |
Soap opera actress |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Enrique Murciano (1973–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Miami |
| Chris Núñez (1973–) |
Tattoo artist and subject of TLC's Miami Ink |
Born in Miami Beach |
| Victor Nuñez (1945–) |
Film director |
Born in DeLand |
| Sarah Paulson (1974–) |
Film, stage and television actress |
Born in Tampa |
| Kimberly Peirce (1967–) |
Film director |
Born in Miami |
| Carlos Pena Jr. (1989–) |
Television actor and singer |
Born in Weston |
| Gina Philips (1975–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Miami Beach |
| Summer Phoenix (1978–) |
Actress and model |
Born in Winter Park |
| Danny Pino (1974–) |
Film and television actor |
Born and raised in Miami |
| Sidney Poitier (1927–) |
Academy Award-winning actor |
Born in Miami |
| Brett Ratner (1969–) |
Film and music video director |
Born and raised in Miami Beach |
| Monica Raymund (1986–) |
Television actress |
Born in St. Petersburg |
| Ashley Rickards (1992–) |
Television actress |
Born in Sarasota |
| Genesis Rodriguez (1987–) |
Television actress |
Born in Miami |
| Maggie Rodriguez (1969–) |
Co-anchor of CBS's The Early Show |
Born in Miami |
| Stephen Root (1951–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Sarasota |
| Bob Ross (1942–1995) |
Television presenter and artist |
Born in Daytona Beach |
| Mickey Rourke (1952–) |
Film actor |
Raised in Miami |
| Maya Rudolph (1972–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Gainesville |
| Rick Sanchez (1958–) |
Host of CNN's Rick's List |
Grew up in Hialeah |
| Pat Skipper (1958–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Lakeland |
| Wesley Snipes (1962–) |
Actor and film producer |
Born in Orlando |
| Rachel Specter (1980–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Tampa |
| Kirsten Storms (1984–) |
Television actress |
Born in Orlando |
| Bella Thorne (1997–) |
Television actress |
Born in Hollywood, Florida |
| Daniel Tosh (1975–) |
Television comedian |
Born in Germany; raised in Titusville |
| Wilmer Valderrama (1980–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Miami |
| Alexa Vega (1988–) |
Film and television actress |
Born in Miami |
| Ben Vereen (1946–) |
Actor, dancer and singer |
Born in Miami |
| Sofía Vergara (1972–) |
Film and television actress |
Lives in Miami |
| Bob Vila (1946–) |
Television home improvement personality |
Born in Miami |
| Aidan Gallagher (1969–) |
Film and television actor |
Born in Tallahassee |
| Dave Williamson |
Stand-up comedian |
Born in Miami |
| Hugh Wilson (1943–2018) |
Film director |
Born in Miami |
| Jorja Fox |
Television Actress |
Lived in Melbourne, Beach, FL |
| Noah Centineo (1996–) |
Actor and model |
Born in Miami |
| Name |
Notability |
Connection to Florida |
| 9lokkNine |
Rapper |
Born in Orlando |
| Ethel Cain (1998–) |
singer-songwriter |
Born in Tallahassee, raised in Perry |
| Denzel Curry (1995-) |
Rapper |
Born in Miami |
| SpaceGhostPurrp (1991-) |
Rapper |
Born in Miami |
| Wifisfuneral (1997-) |
Rapper |
Raised in Palm Beach |
| YNW Melly |
Rapper |
Born in Gifford |
| Adassa |
Reggaetón artist |
Born in Miami |
| DJ Uncle Al (1969–2001) |
DJ rap artist |
Born in Miami |
| Steve Aoki (1977–) |
DJ |
Born in Miami |
| Birdman (1969–) |
Rap artist |
Lived in Miami Beach |
| Kodak Black (1997–) |
Musician |
Born in Pompano Beach |
| Gary U.S. Bonds (1939–) |
Singer and songwriter |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Pat Boone (1934–) |
1950s rock and roll singer |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Danielle Bregoli (2003–) |
Rapper |
Born in West Palm Beach |
| Brisco (1982–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Opa-locka |
| Jo Ann Campbell (1938–) |
Pop singer |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Luther Campbell (1960–) |
R&B singer |
Born in Miami |
| Aaron Carter (1987–2022) |
Singer |
Born in Tampa |
| Nick Carter |
Backstreet Boys singer |
Resides in Tampa |
| Desmond Child (1953–) |
Songwriter; singer; Songwriter's Hall of Fame |
Born in Gainesville |
| Cool & Dre |
Rap record producers and songwriters |
Born or raised in Miami |
| Easton Corbin |
Country music singer |
Born in Trenton |
| Carter Cornelius (1948–1991) |
R&B artist; lead singer of Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose |
Born in Dania |
| Christian Cuevas (1995–) |
Pop rock singer-songwriter and contestant from NBC's The Voice season 11 |
Born in Orlando |
| Christian Daniel (1984–) |
Singer-songwriter and actor |
Resides in Miami |
| Billy Daniels (1915–1988) |
Big band singer and actor |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Clint Daniels (1974–) |
Country singer and writer |
Born in Panama City |
| Jason Derülo (1989–) |
Pop and R&B singer |
Born in Miami |
| Diplo (1978–) |
DJ and producer; co-creator and lead member of Major Lazer |
Born in Mississippi; attended University of Central Florida, as well as residing in Florida for years |
| Fred Durst (1970–) |
Lead singer of Limp Bizkit |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Greg Eklund (1970–) |
Drummer for Everclear |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Flo Rida (Tramar Dillard) (1979–) |
Rapper and actor |
Born in Opa-Locka |
| Gloria Estefan (1957–) |
Singer |
Born in Cuba; raised in Miami |
| Willa Ford (1981–) |
Pop singer |
Born/raised in Ruskin |
| Ariana Grande (1993–) |
Singer, songwriter, and actress |
Born and raised in Boca Raton |
| Gunplay (1979–) |
Rap artist |
Moved to Carol City at age 10 |
| Debbie Harry (1945–) |
Vocalist, musician, actress, and lead singer of the new wave band Blondie |
Born in Miami |
| Bertie Higgins (1944–) |
Singer and songwriter |
Born in Tarpon Springs |
| Brooke Hogan (1988–) |
Singer and rapper |
Born/Raised in Tampa |
| Ace Hood (1988–) |
Rapper |
Born in Port St. Lucie, raised in Deerfield Beach |
| Island Boys (2001–) |
Brothers Kodiyakredd (Franky Venegas) and Flyysoulja (Alex Venegas), a hip hop duo who gained notoriety via the video sharing platform TikTok |
Based in South Florida. |
| Jacki-O (198?–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Miami |
| Lauren Jauregui |
Singer of Fifth Harmony |
Born and raised in Miami |
| J. Rosamond Johnson (1873–1954) |
Composer and singer during the Harlem Renaissance |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Georgette Jones (1970–) |
Country music singer |
Born in Lakeland |
| Josh Kaufman (1976–) |
Indianapolis-based Soul singer-songwriter and winner of NBC's The Voice season 6 |
Born and raised in Sarasota until age 13 |
| DJ Khaled (1975–) |
DJ rap artist |
Raised in Miami |
| Khia (1970–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Tampa |
| Sean Kingston (1990–) |
Reggae fusion singer and rapper |
Born in Miami |
| Frances Langford |
Big Band singer and movie actress |
Born in Lakeland |
| DJ Laz (Lazaro Mendez) |
Rapper |
Born in Miami |
| Lil Pump (Gazzy Garcia) (2000–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Miami |
| Lil Wayne (1982–) |
Rap artist |
Lived in Miami Beach |
| James MacDonough (1970–) |
Bass guitarist |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Raul Malo (1965–) |
Country music singer-songwriter |
Born in Miami |
| Ricky Martin (1971–) |
Latin pop singer |
Lived in Miami Beach |
| Mase (Mason Betha) (1977–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Jacksonville |
| AJ McLean (1978–) |
Singer |
Born in West Palm Beach |
| Thurston Moore (1958–) |
Singer and guitarist of Sonic Youth |
Born in Coral Gables |
| Jim Morrison (1943–1971) |
Singer, songwriter, and poet |
Born in Melbourne |
| Jake Owen (1981–) |
Country music artist |
Born in Vero Beach |
| Pleasure P (1984–) |
Singer |
Raised in Broward |
| Jaco Pastorius (1951–1987) |
Jazz bassist, former member of Weather Report |
Raised in Fort Lauderdale until his death |
| Tom Petty (1950–2017) |
Musician |
Born in Gainesville |
| Pitbull (1981–) |
Rap artist and actor |
Born in Miami |
| Plies (1976–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Fort Myers |
| Rick Ross (1977–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Carol City |
| Santaye |
Singer-songwriter |
Resides in Miami |
| Markus Schulz |
DJ |
Resides in Miami |
| Shakira (1977–) |
Singer |
Resides in Miami |
| Smitty (1982–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Miami |
| Smokepurpp (1997–) |
Rap artist |
Moved to Miami at age 3 |
| Kyle Sokol (1974–) |
Bass player for Rude Squad and Trust for Liars |
Born and resides in Saint Petersburg |
| Scott Stapp (1973–) |
Singer and songwriter |
Born in Orlando |
| Ski Mask The Slump God (1996–) |
Rapper |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| Stitches (Phillip Nickolas Katsabanis) (1995–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Miami |
| T-Pain (1985–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Tallahassee |
| Tiësto (1969–) |
DJ |
Lived in Miami |
| Mel Tillis (1932–2017) |
Country music singer and songwriter |
Born in Dover |
| Pam Tillis (1957–) |
Country music singer and songwriter |
Born in Plant City |
| Johnny Tillotson (1939–) |
Singer and songwriter |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Trick Daddy (Maurice Young) (1975–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Sarasota |
| Trina (1974–) |
Rap artist |
Born in Miami |
| Claude "Butch" Trucks (1947–2017) |
Drummer of the Allman Brothers Band |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Donnie Van Zant (1952–) |
Lead singer of .38 Special |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Johnny Van Zant (1960–) |
Lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd after his brother |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Ronnie Van Zant (1948–1977) |
Lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Vanilla Ice (Robert Van Winkle) |
Rap artist |
Moved to Miami at 16; resides in Wellington |
| Scooter Ward (1970–) |
Lead singer of Cold |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Danielle White (1992–) |
Singer |
Born in Bradenton |
| Pharrell Williams (1973–) |
Singer |
Lived in Miami |
| XXXTENTACION (1998–2018) |
Rapper, singer, and songwriter |
Born in Plantation |
| Nardo Wick (2001–) |
Rapper |
Born in Jacksonville |
| SpotemGottem (2001–) |
Rapper |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Name |
Notability |
Connection to Florida |
| Gary Alexander (1969–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Nate Allen (1987–) |
Professional football safety |
Born in Fort Myers |
| Ray Allen (1975–) |
Professional basketball player |
Lived in Miami |
| Aric Almirola (1984–) |
NASCAR driver |
Born in Tampa |
| Robert Andino (1984–) |
Professional baseball shortstop |
Born in Miami |
| Leati Joseph Anoaʻi (1985–) |
Professional wrestler |
Born in Pensacola |
| Gilbert Arenas (1982–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Tampa |
| J. P. Arencibia (1986–) |
Professional baseball catcher |
Born in Miami |
| Devin Aromashodu (1984–) |
Professional football wide receiver |
Born in Miami |
| Bronson Arroyo (1977–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Key West |
| Chucky Atkins (1974–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Orlando |
| Alex Avila (1987–) |
Professional baseball catcher |
Born in Hialeah |
| Zach Banks (1997–) |
Racing driver |
Born in Miami |
| Antwan Barnes (1984–) |
Professional football defensive end |
Born in Miami |
| Daniel Berger (1993–) |
Professional golfer |
Born in Plantation |
| Jay Berger (1966–) |
Professional tennis player; highest world ranking # 7 |
Lived in Key Biscayne and Jupiter |
| Sheila Bleck (1974–) |
IFBB professional bodybuilder |
Lives in Tampa |
| Chaim Bloom (1983–) |
Senior VP of the Tampa Bay Rays |
Lives in St. Petersburg |
| Wade Boggs (1958–) |
Professional baseball player |
Lives in Tampa |
| Boof Bonser (1981–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in St. Petersburg |
| Blake Bortles (1992–) |
Professional football quarterback |
Born in Altamonte Springs, played at UCF and for the Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Chris Bosh (1984–) |
Professional basketball player |
Lived in Miami |
| Sébastien Bourdais (1979-) |
Racing driver |
Resides in St. Petersburg |
| Dwayne Bowe (1984–) |
Professional football wide receiver |
Born in Miami |
| Antonio Brown (1988–) |
Professional football wide receiver |
Born in Miami |
| Daniel Bukantz (1917–2008) |
Four-time Olympic fencer |
Lived in Sarasota |
| Brodrick Bunkley (1983–) |
Professional football defensive tackle |
Born in Tampa |
| Billy Butler (1986–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in Orange Park |
| Rashad Butler (1983–) |
Professional football offensive tackle |
Born in Palm Beach Gardens |
| Dayana Cadeau (1966–) |
Professional bodybuilder |
Lives in Wilton Manors |
| Jose Canseco (1964–) |
Major League Baseball outfielder |
Raised in Miami |
| Steve Carlton (1944–) |
Major League Baseball pitcher |
Born in Miami |
| Ryan Carpenter (1991–) |
Professional ice hockey forward |
Born in Oviedo |
| Vince Carter (1977–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Daytona Beach |
| Kevin Cash (1977–) |
Professional baseball catcher |
Born in Tampa |
| Jamar Chaney (1986–) |
Professional football linebacker |
Born in Fort Pierce |
| John Chaney (1932–2021) |
College basketball coach |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Ross Chastain (1992–) |
NASCAR driver |
Born in Alva |
| Jakob Chychrun (1998–) |
Professional ice hockey defenceman |
Born in Boca Raton |
| Desmond Clark (1977–) |
Professional football tight end |
Born in Bartow |
| Audra Cohen (1986–) |
Professional tennis player |
Born in Plantation |
| Laveranues Coles (1977–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Jim Courier (1970–) |
Professional American tennis player |
Born in Sanford |
| Lisa Cross (1978–) |
IFBB professional bodybuilder |
Lived in Miami |
| Daunte Culpepper (1977–) |
Professional football quarterback |
Born in Ocala |
| Jeff Cunningham (1976–) |
Professional soccer player |
Lived in Crystal River |
| Johnny Damon (1974–) |
Major League Baseball All-Star outfielder |
Grew up in Orlando |
| Wade Davis (1985–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Lake Wales |
| Ian Desmond (1985–) |
Professional baseball shortstop |
Born in Sarasota |
| Antonio Dixon (1985–) |
Professional football defensive tackle |
Born in Miami |
| Keyon Dooling (1980–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| Caeleb Dressel (1996–) |
Competitive swimmer; 2016 and 2020 Olympian |
Born in Green Cove Springs |
| Amy Dumas (1975–) |
Professional wrestler |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| Elvis Dumervil (1984–) |
Professional football linebacker |
Born in Miami |
| David Duval (1971–) |
Professional golfer |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Dallas Eakins (1967–) |
Professional ice hockey defenceman and head coach |
Born in Dade City |
| Dave Eiland (1966–) |
Professional pitching coach |
Born in Dade City |
| Layla El (1977–) |
Professional wrestler |
Lived in Miami |
| Chris Evert (1954–) |
Professional tennis player |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| Solofa F. Fatu Jr. (1965–) |
Professional wrestler |
Lives in Central Osceola/Polk County |
| Brian Ferlin (1992–) |
Professional ice hockey forward |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Tonga 'Uli'uli Fifita (1959–) |
Professional wrestler |
Lives in Kissimmee |
| Bruce Fleisher (1948–2021) |
Professional golfer |
Lives in the Palm Beach Gardens area |
| Jared Frayer (1978–) |
Freestyle wrestler at 2012 Summer Olympics |
Born in Miami, grew up in Clearwater |
| Eric Foster (1985–) |
Professional defensive tackle |
Born in Homestead |
| Jeff Fulchino (1979–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Titusville |
| William Gay (1985–) |
Professional football cornerback |
Born in Tallahassee |
| Alonzo Gee (1987–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Riviera Beach |
| Blake Geoffrion (1988–) |
Professional ice hockey forward |
Born in Plantation |
| Brian Ginsberg (1966–) |
Gymnast |
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| Logan Gilbert (1997–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Winter Park |
| Margie Goldstein-Engle (1958–) |
Equestrian |
Born in Wellington |
| Gio González (1985–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Hialeah |
| Luis Gonzalez (1967–) |
Professional baseball outfielder |
Born in Tampa |
| Dwight Gooden (1964–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Tampa |
| Richard Goodman (1987–) |
Professional football wide receiver |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| Tom Gordon (1967–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Avon Park |
| Frank Gore (1983–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Miami, Florida |
| Shayne Gostisbehere (1993–) |
Professional ice hockey defenceman |
Born in Pembroke Pines |
| Brian Gottfried (1952–) |
World No. 3-ranked singles and No. 2-ranked doubles tennis player |
Lives in Ponte Vedra |
| Nick Green (1978–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in Pensacola |
| Zack Greinke (1983–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Orlando |
| Colette Guimond (1961–) |
IFBB professional bodybuilder |
Lives in New Port Richey |
| Al Harris (1974–) |
Professional football cornerback |
Born in Pompano Beach |
| Udonis Haslem (1980–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Miami |
| Garnet Hathaway (1991–) |
Professional ice hockey forward |
Born in Naples |
| Bob Hayes (1942–2002) |
Track and field athlete and professional football player |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Geno Hayes (1987–) |
Professional football linebacker |
Born and raised in Greenville |
| Mario Henderson (1984–) |
Professional football offensive tackle |
Born in Lehigh Acres |
| Derrick Henry (1994–) |
Professional football running back |
Born in Yulee |
| Devin Hester (1982–) |
Professional football wide receiver and punt returner |
Born and raised in Riviera Beach |
| Dan Hinote (1977–) |
Professional ice hockey forward and assistant coach |
Born in Leesburg |
| Hulk Hogan (1953–) |
Professional wrestler and television star |
Raised in Tampa |
| Eric Hosmer (1989–) |
Professional baseball first baseman |
Born in South Miami |
| Jack Hughes (2001–) |
Professional hockey player |
Born in Orlando |
| Quinn Hughes (1999–) |
Professional hockey player |
Born in Orlando |
| Eric Hurley (1985–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Michael Irvin (1966–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| Lamar Jackson (1997–) |
Professional football quarterback |
Born in Pompano Beach |
| Jamaal Jackson (1980–) |
Professional football center |
Born in Miami |
| Andrew Jacobson (1985–) |
Major League Soccer player |
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| LeBron James (1984–) |
Professional basketball player |
Lived in Miami |
| Val James (1957–) |
Professional ice hockey forward |
Born in Ocala |
| Max Jean-Gilles (1983–) |
Professional football guard |
Born in Miami |
| Mike Jenkins (1985–) |
Professional football player |
Grew up in Bradenton |
| Andre Johnson (1981–) |
Professional football wide receiver |
Born in Miami |
| Ashleigh Johnson (1994–) |
Professional water polo goalie; 2016 and 2020 Olympian |
Born in Miami |
| Bruce Johnson (1987–) |
Professional football cornerback |
Born in Live Oak |
| Chris Johnson (1985–) |
Professional football running back |
Born in Orlando |
| Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (1972–) |
Professional wrestler and actor |
Lives in Miami |
| Gartrell Johnson (1986–) |
Professional football running back |
Born in Miami |
| Howard Johnson (1960–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in Clearwater |
| Chipper Jones (1972–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in DeLand |
| Hunter Jones (1984–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Palm Beach Gardens |
| James Jones (1980–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Miami |
| Roy Jones Jr. (1969–) |
Former boxing champion |
Born in Pensacola |
| Solomon Jones (1984–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Eustis |
| Matt Joyce (1984–) |
Professional baseball outfielder |
Born in Tampa |
| Kelly Kelly (1987–) |
Professional wrestler |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Skip Kendall (1964–) |
Professional golfer |
Lives in Windermere |
| Howard Kendrick (1983–) |
Professional baseball second baseman |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Jeff Keppinger (1980–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in Miami |
| Casey Kotchman (1983–) |
Professional baseball first baseman |
Born in St. Petersburg |
| Byron Krieger (1920–2015) |
Fencer, NCAA champion; two-time Pan Am gold medalist; two-time Olympian; two-time Maccabiah Games gold medalist |
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| Tony La Russa (1944–) |
Professional baseball manager |
Born and raised in Tampa |
| Sean Labanowski (1992–) |
Professional basketball player |
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| Matt LaPorta (1985–) |
Professional baseball first baseman |
Born in Port Charlotte |
| Debi Laszewski (1969–) |
IFBB professional bodybuilder |
Lives in Jupiter |
| Jesse Levine (1987–) |
Professional tennis player |
Lives in Boca Raton |
| Ray Lewis (1975–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Bartow; lived in Lakeland |
| Danell Leyva (1991–) |
Gymnast; 2012 Olympic silver medalist, men's all-around |
Raised in Miami |
| Jesse Litsch (1985–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Pinellas Park |
| Sid Luckman (1916–1998) |
NFL Hall of Fame football player |
Lived in Aventura |
| Zac MacMath (born 1991) |
Soccer player |
Born in St. Petersburg |
| Elliott Maddox (1947–) |
Professional baseball outfielder |
Lives in Coral Springs |
| Dave Magadan (1962–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in Tampa |
| Olindo Mare (1973–) |
Professional football placekicker |
Born in Hollywood |
| Melanie Margalis (1991–) |
Competitive swimmer; 2016 Olympian |
Born in Clearwater |
| Caroline Marks (2002–) |
Professional surfer; Olympian |
Raised in Melbourne Beach |
| Tino Martinez (1967–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in Tampa |
| Denise Masino (1968–) |
IFBB professional bodybuilder |
Lives in Fort Myers |
| Ricardo Mathews (1987–) |
Professional football defensive tackle |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Jeff Mathis (1983–) |
Professional baseball catcher |
Born in Marianna |
| Michelle McCool (1980–) |
Former WWE wrestler |
Born and lives in Palatka |
| Mark McCumber (1951–) |
Professional golfer |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Bryant McFadden (1981–) |
Professional football cornerback |
Born in Hollywood |
| Willis McGahee (1981–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Miami |
| Tracy McGrady (1979–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Bartow |
| B. J. McLeod (1983–) |
NASCAR driver |
Born in Wauchula |
| Jaycob Megna (1992–) |
Professional ice hockey defenceman |
Born in Plantation |
| Jayson Megna (1990–) |
Professional ice hockey forward |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| Jason Michaels (1976–) |
Professional baseball outfielder |
Born in Tampa |
| Joshua Moore (1988–) |
Professional football cornerback |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| DaJuan Morgan (1985–) |
Professional football safety |
Born in Riviera Beach |
| Santana Moss (1979–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Miami |
| Sinorice Moss (1983–) |
Professional football wide receiver |
Born in Miami |
| Alonzo Mourning (1970–) |
Professional basketball player |
Lived in Miami |
| John Ryan Murphy (1991–) |
Professional baseball catcher |
Born in Bradenton |
| Louis Murphy (1987–) |
Professional football wide receiver |
Born in St. Petersburg |
| Ryan Murphy (1995–) |
Competitive swimmer; 2016 and 2020 Olympian |
Grew up in Jacksonville |
| Brett Myers (1980–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Chris Myers (1981–) |
Professional football lineman |
Born in Miami |
| Naomi (1987–) |
Professional wrestler |
Born in Sanford |
| Mike Napoli (1981–) |
Professional baseball catcher |
Born in Hollywood |
| Joe Nemechek (1963–) |
NASCAR driver |
Born in Naples |
| Harry Newman (1909–2000) |
Professional NFL All-Pro football quarterback |
Lived in South Florida |
| Stephen Nicholas (1983–) |
Professional football linebacker |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Chad Ochocinco (1978–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Miami |
| Darren O'Day (1982–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Shaquille O'Neal (1972–) |
Professional basketball player |
Lived in Orlando |
| Rob Oppenheim (1980–) |
Professional golfer |
Lives near Orlando |
| Donna Orender (née Geils) (1957–) |
College basketball player and Women's Pro Basketball League All-Star; WNBA president |
Lives in Jacksonville Beach |
| Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (1966–) |
IFBB professional bodybuilder |
Lives in Miami Beach |
| Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (1988–) |
Professional football safety |
Born in Gainesville |
| Jonathan Papelbon (1980–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Grew up in Jacksonville |
| Dimitri Patterson (1983–) |
Professional football cornerback |
Born in Orlando |
| Eric Patterson (1983–) |
Professional baseball outfielder |
Born in Tallahassee |
| Kenny Phillips (1986–) |
Professional football safety |
Born in Miami |
| Ryan Pickett (1979–) |
Professional football nose tackle |
Born and raised in Zephyrhills |
| Jason Pierre-Paul (1989–) |
Professional football defensive end |
Born in Deerfield Beach |
| A. J. Pierzynski (1976–) |
Professional baseball catcher |
Raised in Orlando |
| Jim Presley (1961–) |
Professional baseball third baseman |
Born in Pensacola |
| Ryan Raburn (1981–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in Tampa |
| Tim Raines (1959–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in Sanford |
| Jay Ratliff (1981–) |
Professional football nose tackle |
Born in St. Petersburg |
| Chris Ray (1982–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Tampa |
| David Reutimann (1970–) |
NASCAR driver |
Born in Zephyrhills |
| Alex Rodriguez (1975–) |
Professional baseball player |
Partly raised in Miami |
| Sean Rodriguez (1985–) |
Professional baseball second baseman |
Born in Miami |
| Antrel Rolle (1982–) |
Professional football free safety |
Born in Homestead |
| Al Rosen (1924–2015) |
Professional baseball player; MLB four-time All-Star; MVP; two-time home run champion |
Lived in Miami |
| Yoav Saffar (1975–) |
Professional basketball player |
| Chris Sale (1989–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Lakeland |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia (1985–) |
Professional baseball catcher |
Born in West Palm Beach |
| Asante Samuel (1981–) |
Professional football cornerback |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| Deion Sanders (1967–) |
Professional football cornerback |
Born in Fort Myers |
| Warren Sapp (1972–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Orlando |
| Ossie Schectman (1919–2013) |
Basketball player who scored the first basket in NBA history |
Lived in Florida |
| Luke Scott (1978–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in DeLand |
| Clint Session (1984–) |
Professional football linebacker |
Born in Pompano Beach |
| Maria Sharapova (1987–) |
Professional tennis player |
Lives in Bradenton |
| Derrick Sharp (1971–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Orlando |
| Darryl Sharpton (1988–) |
Professional football linebacker |
Born in Coral Gables |
| Lito Sheppard (1981–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Scot Shields (1975–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Fort Lauderdale |
| Tom Shields (1991–) |
Competitive swimmer; 2016 and 2020 Olympian |
Born in Panama City |
| Buck Showalter (1956–) |
Professional baseball manager |
Born in DeFuniak Springs |
| Brandon Siler (1985–) |
Professional football linebacker |
Born in Daytona Beach |
| Ernie Sims (1984–) |
Professional football linebacker |
Born in Tallahassee |
| Mike Sims-Walker (1984–) |
Professional football wide receiver |
Born in Orlando |
| Kelly Slater (1972–) |
Professional surfer |
Born in Cocoa Beach |
| Emmitt Smith (1969–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Pensacola |
| Geno Smith (1990–) |
Professional football quarterback |
Born in Miami |
| Kevin Smith (1986–) |
Professional football running back |
Born in Miami |
| Mike Smith (1959–) |
Professional football head coach |
Born in Daytona Beach |
| Rusty Smith (1987–) |
Professional football quarterback |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Chris Snelling (1981–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in North Miami |
| Harold Solomon (1952–) |
Professional tennis player, ranked No. 5 in the world |
Lives in Fort Lauderdale |
| Mose Solomon (1900–1966) |
Professional baseball player |
Lived in Miami |
| Denard Span (1984–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in Tampa |
| Frank Spellman (1922–2017) |
Olympic weightlifter; 1948 gold medal, 75 kg |
Lived in Gulf Breeze |
| Steve Spurrier (1945–) |
Football player and coach |
Born in Miami Beach |
| Matthew Stafford (1988–) |
Professional football quarterback |
Born in Tampa |
| Amar'e Stoudemire (1982–) |
Professional basketball player |
Born in Lake Wales |
| Steve Tannen (1948–) |
Professional NFL football player |
Born in Miami |
| Antonio Tarver (1968–) |
Professional boxer |
Born in Tampa |
| Din Thomas (1976–) |
UFC fighter |
Lives and trains in Port St. Lucie |
| Joanna Thomas (1976–) |
IFBB professional bodybuilder |
Lives in Fort Lauderdale |
| Willie Thornton (1986–) |
Professional CFL football player |
Born in Belle Glade |
| Danny Valencia (1984–) |
Professional baseball player |
Born in Miami |
| Jason Varitek (1972–) |
Professional baseball player |
Grew up in Longwood |
| Alan Veingrad (1963–) |
Professional NFL football player |
Raised in part in Miami |
| Betty Viana-Adkins (1971–) |
IFBB professional bodybuilder |
Lives in Miami Beach |
| Jonathan Vilma (1982–) |
Professional football player |
Born in Coral Gables |
| Dwyane Wade (1982–) |
Professional basketball player |
Lived in Miami |
| Tim Wakefield (1966–) |
Professional baseball pitcher |
Born in Melbourne |
| Neal Walk (1948–2015) |
Professional NBA basketball player |
Raised in Florida |
| Leon Washington (1982–) |
Professional football running back |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Leonard Weaver (1982–) |
Professional football fullback |
Born in Melbourne |
| Eric Weems (1985–) |
Professional football wide receiver |
Born in Daytona Beach |
| Dan Wheldon (1978–2011) |
Racing driver |
Born in England; lived in St. Petersburg |
| Paul Wight (1972–) |
Professional wrestler |
Lives in Tampa |
| Bobby Wilson (1983–) |
Professional baseball catcher |
Born in Dunedin |
| Major Wright (1988–) |
Professional football safety |
Born in Miramar |
| LeeRoy Yarbrough (1938–1984) |
NASCAR driver |
Born in Jacksonville |
| Sam Young (1987–) |
Professional football quarterback |
Born in Coral Springs |
| Kerry Blackshear Jr. (1997–) |
Professional basketball player |
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| Rakeem Buckles (1990–) |
Professional basketball player |
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| Norris Coleman (1961–) |
Professional basketball player |
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| Ed Elisma (1975–) |
Professional basketball player |
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| Eric Griffin (1990–) |
Professional basketball player |
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| Ángel Hernández (1961–) |
Baseball umpire |
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| Chris Johnson (1990–) |
Professional basketball player |
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| Glen Rice Jr. |
Professional basketball player |
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| Corey Walden |
Professional basketball player |
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| Scottie Wilbekin (1993–) |
Professional basketball player |
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