List of people from Hampton Roads, Virginia

This is a list of famous people and celebrities that were either born in or have lived in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.

Stewart Copeland, drummer for rock band The Police and jazz ensemble Animal Logic, grew up in Chesapeake as the son of a CIA agent; brother Ian founded the Backstage Cafe chain of restaurants, one of which was located at the NorVa Theatre.
Michael Cuddyer, professional baseball third baseman for the Minnesota Twins (born in Norfolk, raised in Chesapeake).
Alonzo Mourning, professional basketball player for the Miami Heat.
Ricky Rudd, professional NASCAR race car driver.
B.J. Upton, professional baseball shortstop for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (born in Norfolk, raised in Chesapeake).
Justin Upton, B.J.'s younger brother, a professional baseball player drafted #1 overall in 2005 by the Arizona Diamondbacks. (B.J. was the #2 overall pick in 2002.)
David Wright, professional baseball starting third basemen for the New York Mets

Steve Earle, popular country-rock musician and songwriter was born at Fort Monroe.
Shaun Gayle, professional football player with the San Diego Chargers.
Chris Hanburger, popular Washington Redskins player in the 1970s.
Allen Iverson, professional basketball player; Point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Pearl Bailey, Tony award winning actress (Hello Dolly!), singer
Larry Bethea, late professional football player for the Dallas Cowboys was a standout at Ferguson High School and a Parade All-American.
Blessid Union of Souls, rock band that lived and played in Newport News for many years; had hit song "Oh, Virginia" that extolled Hampton Roads.
Aaron Brooks, professional football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
Joyce Bulifant, comedic actress who gained fame on 1950s and 60s TV shows.
Robert Cray, blues guitarist, began his musical career as a student at Denbigh High School.
Ella Fitzgerald, jazz singer.
Ava Gardner, popular movie actress born in Smithfield, N.C. and raised in Newport News.
William Styron - author of The Confessions of Nat Turner and Sophie's Choice.
Michael Vick, professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.
Johnny Gilbert, announcer for the hit television quiz show Jeopardy!

Gary "U.S." Bonds, had a string of soul and dance hits in the 50s, 60s, and 80s.
Clarence Clemons, long-time saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and former player for the Norfolk Neptunes football team.
Tom DiCillo, film writer and director responsible for "Johnny Suede," "Box of Moonlight," "Living in Oblivion," and episodes of the "Monk" TV series.
Rob Estes, actor who starred in Silk Stalkings and Melrose Place.
Joe Garland, who penned the Number 1 song "In The Mood" for the Glenn Miller band in 1940.
Bob Saget, actor, famous for his role on Full House and as host of America's Funniest Home Videos.
Bruce Smith, football player for the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins.
Margaret Sullavan, Hollywood actress and wife of Leland Hayward, noted Broadway and Hollywood producer.
Joe Smith professional basketball player most notably of the Milwaukee Bucks

Virginia C. Andrews, aka V.C. Andrews, was a popular mystery and horror writer born in Portsmouth and lated lived in Virginia Beach.
Ruth Brown, Grammy-award winning singer and entertainer.
Missy Elliott, rapper
Perry Ellis, world-renowned as a top level fashion designer.
Swamp Dogg, aka Jerry Williams, blues and folk artist who has achieved critical acclaim throughout the world.

Charlie Byrd, world-renowned jazz guitarist born in Chuckatuck (now part of Suffolk).

Anthony Addabbo, actor and soap star featured on "All My Children," "The Bold and The Beautiful," "The Guiding Light," and the "Red Shoes Diaries" series.
BLACKStreet, popular R&B group and the brainchild of producer Teddy Riley.
Rudy Boesch, third place finalist on Survivor: Pulau Tiga (first episode).
J. Evan Bonifant, child actor who starred in Blues Brothers 2000.
Maria Boren, contestant on The Apprentice 2.
Evan Marriott, played Joe Millionaire in the popular FOX television program of the same name.
The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo), hip-hop and pop music production duo superstars. (Both were raised in Virginia Beach; Williams was also born there, while Hugo was born in Portsmouth.)
Juice Newton, pop and country singer.
J. R. Reid, former player for several NBA teams.
Pat Robertson, founder of Regent University and The 700 Club, produced by the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Kendra Todd, winner of The Apprentice 3.
The Clipse, rap group. (The group consists of 2 brothers who grew up in Virginia Beach)