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This article introduces you to some famous people from the American state of Maryland. These individuals are known for their achievements in different areas, like sports, music, and science. This list focuses on people who were born in Maryland or spent a significant part of their lives there.

Leaders and Judges from Maryland

Frederick Douglass (circa 1879)
Frederick Douglass
Attorney General Merrick Garland
Merrick Garland
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Steny Hoyer
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Thurgood Marshall
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Nancy Pelosi

Maryland has been home to many important leaders and legal figures. These people have helped shape laws and lead the country.

Inventors and Scientists from Maryland

Maryland has produced brilliant minds who have pushed the boundaries of science and technology. These individuals have made discoveries and invented things that changed the world.

  • Hattie Alexander: A pediatrician and microbiologist, she helped develop treatments for a serious childhood illness.
  • Richard R. Arnold: An astronaut for NASA and a biology teacher.
  • Benjamin Banneker: A self-taught surveyor, astronomer, and mathematician who also wrote almanacs.
  • Sergey Brin: He is famous for being one of the co-founders of Google, the popular search engine company.
  • Ben Carson: A former neurosurgeon who also became a politician.
  • Rachel Carson: An environmentalist whose writings helped start the modern environmental movement.
  • Robert Curbeam: An astronaut and engineer who served in the U.S. Navy.
  • George Dantzig: A mathematical scientist known for his work in optimization.
  • Olive Dennis: A railroad engineer and the first woman to join the American Railway Engineering Association.
  • Roger L. Easton: He was a key inventor of the GPS, which helps us find our way.
  • Solomon W. Golomb: A mathematician who invented pentominoes, a type of puzzle.
  • Michael Griffin: He served as the administrator of NASA, the U.S. space agency.
  • Thomas David Jones: A NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force pilot.
  • John Mauchly: A physicist who, along with J. Presper Eckert, invented one of the first general-purpose electronic computers.
  • Edmund McIlhenny: He invented Tabasco brand pepper sauce.
  • Paul Reed Smith: A famous luthier, meaning he designs and builds guitars.
  • Terry W. Virts: A NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force pilot.
  • John Archibald Wheeler: A theoretical physicist who worked on important concepts like black holes.
  • Edward Witten: A physicist and mathematician known for his work in string theory.

Writers and Journalists from Maryland

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Tom Clancy

Many talented writers and journalists have come from Maryland, sharing stories and information with the world.

Musicians from Maryland

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Tori Amos
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Eubie Blake
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Billie Holiday
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Mýa
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Maggie Rogers
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Frank Zappa

Maryland has a rich musical history, producing many talented singers, songwriters, and composers across different genres.

Actors, Filmmakers, and Entertainers from Maryland

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Jonathan Banks
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Julie Bowen
David Hasselhoff
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Goldie Hawn
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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William H. Macy
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Edward Norton
Jada Pinkett Smith at NY PaleyFest 2014 for Gotham
Jada Pinkett Smith

Maryland has contributed many talented people to the world of acting, filmmaking, and entertainment.

Athletes from Maryland

Harold Baines
Harold Baines
Kyle Beckerman MLS AllStar 2013
Kyle Beckerman
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Bill Belichick
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Adrian Dantley
Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs
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Jimmie Foxx
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Lefty Grove
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Al Kaline
Sugar Ray Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard
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Helen Maroulis
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Tatyana McFadden
Michael Phelps Rio Olympics 2016
Michael Phelps
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Paul Rabil
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Cal Ripken Jr.
Babe Ruth (cropped)
Babe Ruth
Pam Shriver 1994
Pam Shriver
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Kyle Snyder
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Mark Teixeira
Cameron Wake 2014
Cameron Wake
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Joanna Zeiger

Maryland has a strong tradition of producing amazing athletes who have excelled in various sports, from baseball to swimming.

People of Historical Importance from Maryland

Maryland has been home to individuals who played key roles in shaping history.

Other Notable Marylanders

  • Steve Bisciotti: The majority owner of the Baltimore Ravens football team.
  • Sally Brice-O'Hara: A high-ranking officer in the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • Johns Hopkins: A businessman and philanthropist who founded Johns Hopkins University and Hospital.
  • Brendan Iribe: A game programmer and co-founder of Oculus VR, a virtual reality company.
  • Mel Kiper Jr.: An ESPN football analyst, known for his expertise in NFL draft coverage.
  • Kevin Plank: The CEO and founder of Under Armour, a popular sports apparel company.
  • George Peabody: A philanthropist who founded the Peabody Institute.
  • William Wilson Quinn: A former U.S. Army officer.
  • Jim Rogers: A well-known businessman, investor, and author.
  • James Rouse: A city planner known for developing planned communities.
  • Christian Siriano: The winner of Season 4 of Project Runway, a fashion designer.
  • Daniel Snyder: The owner of the Washington Commanders football team.
  • Ben Stein: An actor, author, economist, and political speechwriter.

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