NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of people from Connecticut

The following is a list of notable people born, raised or resident in Connecticut, with place of birth or residence(when known): Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area Ranked 48th - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 kmÂ²) - Width 70 miles (113 km) - Length 110 miles (177 km) - % water 12. ...

Actors, producers & directors

Lauren Ambrose at the premiere of Psycho Beach Party at the 24th Lesbian & Gay Film Festival in San Francisco in June 2000 Lauren Ambrose (born Laura Anne DAmbruoso, 20 February 1978) is an American film and television actress, best known for portraying the character Claire Fisher on the popular... â€œNew Havenâ€ redirects here. ... Edward James Begley (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American film actor. ... Nickname: Location in Hartford County, Connecticut Coordinates: , Country State NECTA Hartford Region Capitol Region Named 1637 Incorporated (city) 1784 Consolidated 1896 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor Eddie Perez Area - City 18. ... Richard Jay Belzer (born August 4, 1944) is an American stand up comedian, writer and actor, perhaps best known for his work as Det. ... â€œBridgeportâ€ redirects here. ... Ernest Borgnine (born Ermes Effron Borgnino in Hamden, Connecticut on January 24, 1917[1][2] ) is a Golden Globe, BAFTA and Academy Award winning American actor. ... Hamden is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ... Jonathan Gregory Brandis (April 13, 1976 â€“ November 12, 2003) was an American film and television actor. ... Nickname: Located in Fairfield County, Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated (town) 1702 Incorporated (city) 1889 Consolidated 1965 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor Mark D. Boughton (R) Area - City 114. ... Alexandra Hetherington Breckenridge (born May 15, 1982) is an American film and television actress. ... Darien is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. ... Actress Amy Brenneman (born June 22, 1964 in New London, Connecticut) is best-known for her roles in the television series NYPD Blue and Judging Amy. ... Location of Glastonbury in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country United States State Connecticut NECTA Hartford Region Capitol Region Settled 1636 Incorporated 1693 Government - Type Council-manager - Town manager Richard J. Johnson - Town council Susan Karp, Chm. ... Brooke Brodack Brooke Allison Brookers Brodack (born April 7, 1986, in Putnam, Connecticut) is a viral video maker, believed to be the first performer to have been discovered on the YouTube website and offered a contract from the mainstream media. ... The Putnam Town Hall Bell is now located in Rotary Park. ... Gary Burghoff as Walter Radar OReilly. ... Nickname: Mum City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Central Connecticut Incorporated (town) 1785 Incorporated (city) 1911 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor William T. Stortz Area - City 69. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Incorporated 1835 Government - Type Representative town meeting - First selectman Gordon F. Joseloff - Town meeting moderator Alice H. Shelton Area - City 86. ... Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is a five-time Academy Award-nominated American film and stage actress. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Settled 1640 Joined Connecticut 1656 Government - Type Representative town meeting - First selectman James A. Lash - Town administrator Edward Gomeau - Town meeting moderator Thomas J. Byrne Area - City 174. ... Bob Crane as Col. ... Nickname: Motto: Quid Aere Perennius (What Is More Lasting Than Brass) Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country U.S. State NECTA Waterbury Region Central Naugatuck Valley Incorporated (town) 1686 Incorporated (city) 1853 Consolidated 1902 Government - Type Mayor-board of aldermen - Mayor Michael J. Jarjura Area - City 28. ... Paul Franklin Dano (born June 19, 1984) is an American actor. ... Brian Dennehy (born July 9, 1938) is a two-time Tony Award-winning American actor who has appeared in movies, on television, and performed in live theater. ... Linda Evans (born Linda Evanstad on November 18, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American actress known primarily for her roles on television. ... William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes William Hooker Gillette ( July 24, 1853, Hartford, Connecticut; April 29, 1937, Hartford, Connecticut) was an American actor, playwright and stage-manager; recognized as one of the greatest actors in the history of the United States. ... It has been suggested that Tom Hepburn be merged into this article or section. ... For other people with the same name, see Ted Knight (disambiguation). ... Terryville is a census-designated place located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. ... Eriq La Salle (born July 23, 1962 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American actor and director, best known for his portrayals of Darryl in the 1988 comedy film Coming to America and Dr. Peter Benton during the first eight seasons of the NBC drama series ER. Eriq La Salle directed... For other persons named Christopher Lloyd, see Christopher Lloyd (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Settled 1641 Incorporated (city) 1893 Consolidated 1949 Government - Type Mayor-Board of representatives - Mayor Dannel Malloy (Dem) Area - City 134. ... Seth Woodbury MacFarlane (born October 26, 1973) is a two-time Emmy-winning American animator, screenwriter, producer, director, and voice actor. ... Kent is a town located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, alongside the border with New York. ... Dylan McDermott (born Mark Anthony McDermott[1] on 26 October 1961) is an American actor, known for his role as lawyer and law firm head Bobby Donnell on the former TV legal drama The Practice. ... Stephanie Marie McMahon-Levesque[1] (born September 24, 1976) better known by her maiden name Stephanie McMahon, is World Wrestling Entertainments Executive Vice President of Talent and Creative Writing. ... Robert Charles Durman Mitchum (August 6, 1917 â€“ July 1, 1997) was an American film actor and singer. ... David Naughton (born 13 February 1951, in West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.) is an American actor and singer, best known for starring in the 1981 horror film An American Werewolf in London as David Kessler. ... Kevin Nealon in 2006 Kevin Nealon (born November 18, 1953 in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is an American comedian and actor best known for the characters he played on Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1995, and his role on the series Weeds. ... Bridgeport is the name of a number of places in the United States of America: Bridgeport, Alabama Bridgeport, California Bridgeport, Chicago Bridgeport, Connecticut - by far the largest city with this name Bridgeport, Illinois Bridgeport, Michigan Bridgeport, Ohio Bridgeport, New Jersey Bridgeport, Pennsylvania Bridgeport, Washington Bridgeport, West Virginia See also: Bridgeport... This article is about the American actor and race team owner. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Willimantics town hall sports a Victorian-era clock tower. ... Ron Palillo (born April 2, 1949) is an American television and film actor best known for his role as high school student Arnold Horshack on the ABC sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter, which aired from 1975 to 1979. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1780 Government - Type Council-manager - Town manager Michael A. Milone - Council Matt Hall, Mayor Elizabeth Esty, D-1 Thomas Ruocco, R-2 Diane Visconti, D-3 Tim White, R-4 Matthew Altieri D-at large Michael Ecke D-at large David Orsini, R... Christy Carlson Romano (born Christelle Michelle Carlson Romano[1] on March 20, 1984) is an American actress and singer. ... Milford is a common name. ... John Deszo Ratzenberger (born April 6, 1947) is an American actor. ... Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907 â€“ November 28, 1976) was a four-time Academy Award nominated and Tony Award winning American film and stage actress, perhaps best known for her role as a fast-talking newspaper reporter in the Howard Hawks screwball comedy His Girl Friday. ... Nickname: Motto: Quid Aere Perennius (What Is More Lasting Than Brass) Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country U.S. State NECTA Waterbury Region Central Naugatuck Valley Incorporated (town) 1686 Incorporated (city) 1853 Consolidated 1902 Government - Type Mayor-board of aldermen - Mayor Michael J. Jarjura Area - City 28. ... Meg Ryan (born November 19, 1961) is a questionable American actress who specializes in romantic comedies, but has also worked in other film genres. ... Fairfield is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. ... Annabella Sciorra as Det. ... Wethersfield is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. ... Larry Sullivan (born Lawrence Edward Sullivan, Jr. ... â€œNew Havenâ€ redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward (born February 27, 1930) is an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy award winning American actress. ... Westport is the name of several communities around the world. ...

Athletes

Scott David Burrell (born January 12, 1971 in New Haven, Connecticut) is a professional basketball player who won an NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1998. ... This article is about the city in Connecticut. ... Hamden is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ... Marcus D. Camby (born March 22, 1974 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays center for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. He recently has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award[1] while leading the league in blocked shots. ... Walter Chauncey Camp (April 7, 1859 â€“ March 14, 1925) was a sports writer and football coach known as the Father of American Football. Along with John Heisman, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Glenn Scobey Warner, and George Halas, Camp was one of the most significant people in the history of American football. ... Nickname: Location within the state of Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated (town) 1850 Incorporated (city) 1870 Consolidated 1905 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor Timothy T. Stewart Area - City 34. ... Christopher Chris Drury (born August 20, 1976 in Trumbull, Connecticut) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the New York Rangers of the NHL. The younger brother of former player Ted Drury, Chris has won the Stanley Cup, the Calder Memorial Trophy, the Hobey Baker Memorial Award... Trumbull is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. ... Dwight Jason Freeney (born February 19, 1980 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American football player who currently plays defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts. ... Ronald Henry III, known as J.J. Henry (born 2 April 1975 in Fairfield, Connecticut) is an American PGA Tour golfer. ... Fairfield is a common place name in several English-speaking countries. ... John William Johnstone Jr. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... James Anthony Piersall (born November 14, 1929 in Waterbury, Connecticut) is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball. ... William Thomas Romanowski (born April 2, 1966 in Vernon, Connecticut) is a former American football player. ... Motto: The Crossroads for Opportunity Government Country State County United States Connecticut Tolland Incorporated 1808 Mayor Dr. Ellen Marmer (D) Geographical characteristics Area - City 46. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Jim Shea, Sr. ... Motto: Where City Style meets Village Charm Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1854 Government - Type Council-manager - Town manager James Francis - Town council Scott Slifka, Mayor Art Spada, Deputy Mayor Shari Cantor Barbara Carpenter Charles Coursey Maureen K. McClay Mark C. Sinatro Carolyn Thornberry Joseph Verrengia Area - City 58. ... Jeff Simmons (born May 8, 1976) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League and Infiniti Pro Series. ... Robert John Valentine (born May 13, 1950 in Stamford, Connecticut) is a former player and manager in Major League Baseball. ... [[:Template:Mlbretired]] Maurice Samuel Mo Vaughn (born December 15, 1967 in Norwalk, Connecticut), nicknamed Hit Dog, (a nickname given to him by his Omega Psi Phi fraternity brothers at Seton Hall University) was a Major League Baseball first baseman from 1991 to 2003. ... Motto: The Right Place, The Right Time Location in Fairfield County, Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Incorporated 1651 Consolidated 1913 Government type Mayor-council Mayor Dick Moccia Area - City 36. ... Jon Steven Young (born October 11, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA), is a former quarterback for the National Football Leagues San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Los Angeles Express of the short-lived United States Football League. ... Jerry Nadeau in the 2000 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, courtesy U.S. Coast Guard. ... Danbury is the name of some places in the United States of America and England: Danbury, Connecticut - by far the largest city with this name Danbury, Essex Danbury, New Hampshire Danbury, North Carolina Danbury, Texas This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might... Ryan Gomes (born September 1, 1982 in Waterbury, Connecticut) is a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. Gomes is of Cape Verdean descent. ... Waterbury is the name of some places in the United States of America: Waterbury, Connecticut Waterbury, Vermont This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Authors, artists & biographers

Joel Barlow (March 24, 1754-December 24, 1812), American poet and politician, born in Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut. ... Redding is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. ... Lindbergh by A. Scott Berg Andrew Scott Berg (b. ... Motto: The Right Place, The Right Time Location in Fairfield County, Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Incorporated 1651 Consolidated 1913 Government type Mayor-council Mayor Dick Moccia Area - City 36. ... Joseph Payne Brennan (December 20, 1918 â€“ 1990) was an American writer of fantasy and horror fiction, and also a poet. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... I do Lil Abner!!, a self-portrait by Al Capp, excerpted from the April 16-17 1951 Lil Abner strips. ... â€œNew Havenâ€ redirects here. ... Echo Chernik and Arlo Guthrie -Carnegie Hall 2005 Trek Bicycles poster celebrating Lance Armstrongs 5th Consecutive Le Tour de France win. ... Suzanne Collins is an American cartoon writer and author. ... John Gregory Dunne (25 May 1932 - 30 December 2003) was an American novelist, screenwriter and literary critic. ... Dr. Charles H. Kraft Dr. Charles H. Kraft (born in Connecticut) is a professor of anthropology and intercultural communication at the School of World Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. ... Charles Ethan Porter ( 1840 - 1923), African American, still life, painter. ... Edna Annie Proulx (pronounced ) (born August 22, 1935) is an American journalist and author. ... Emily Cheney Neville (December 28, 1919 â€“ ) is an American author. ... Armstrong Wells Sperry (b. ... Nickname: Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Settled 1641 Incorporated (city) 1893 Consolidated 1949 Government - Type Mayor-Board of representatives - Mayor Dannel Malloy (Dem) Area - City 134. ... New Canaan is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Stamford, on the Five Mile River. ... â€œNew Havenâ€ redirects here. ... Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe (June 14, 1811 â€“ July 1 , 1896) was an American abolitionist and novelist, whose Uncle Toms Cabin (1852) attacked the cruelty of slavery; it reached millions as a novel and play, and became influential, even in Britain. ... Litchfield is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut and is known as a affluent summer resort. ... Dr. Spock with his grand-daughter Susannah in 1967 Benjamin McLane Spock (May 2, 1903 - March 15, 1998) was an American pediatrician whose book Baby and Child Care, published in 1946, is one of the biggest best-sellers of all time. ... â€œNew Havenâ€ redirects here. ... Arthur Szyk (1894 - 1951) was a Poland-born American artist, famous for his anti-Axis political illustrations and cartoons during World War II. Szyk was born in ÅÃ³dÅº, Poland, to Jewish parents. ... New Canaan is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Stamford, on the Five Mile River. ... Alton Tobey (Alton S. Tobey, 1914-2005), was an American artist, muralist, and illustrator. ... Noah Webster Noah Webster (October 16, 1758 â€“ April 28, 1843) was an American lexicographer, textbook author, spelling reformer, political writer, and editor. ...

Business people & inventors

Jefferson Jay Ford Allen is an oil company executive from {{Westport, Connecticut[[ and Los Vegas, Nevada. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Incorporated 1835 Government - Type Representative town meeting - First selectman Gordon F. Joseloff - Town meeting moderator Alice H. Shelton Area - City 86. ... Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 – April 7, 1891), American showman who is best remembered for his entertaining hoaxes and for founding the circus that eventually became Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Danbury Region Housatonic Valley Incorporated 1855 Government - Government type Selectman-town meeting - First selectman Robert E. Burke Area - City 43. ... Henry Alfred Bishop (born 1860-12-04, died after 1915) was superintendent and vice-president of several Eastern railroads, as well as other corporations. ... Samuel Colt (19th century engraving) Samuel Colt (born Hartford, Connecticut July 19, 1814 - died Hartford, Connecticut January 10, 1862) was an American inventor and industrialist. ... This article is about Greenwich in England. ... Westport is the name of several communities around the world. ... John Fitch (born on January 21, 1743 in South Windsor, Connecticut, died by suicide July, 1798) was a clockmaker, brassworker, and silversmith who built the first recorded steam powered ship in the United States, in 1786. ... Hartford County is located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ... For other persons named Charles Goodyear, see Charles Goodyear (disambiguation). ... Collis Potter Huntington (October 22, 1821 - August 13, 1900) was one of the Big Four of western railroading (along with Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins and Charles Crocker) who built the Southern Pacific Railroad and other major interstate train lines. ... Harwinton is a town located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. ... Fairfield is a common place name in several English-speaking countries. ... Mary Dixon Kies was an early 19th-century American who was the first recipient of a patent granted to a woman by the Patent Office, on May 5, 1809, which was for a technique of weaving straw with silk and thread. ... Killingly is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. ... This article is about the financier. ... Frederick Law Olmsted (April 26, 1822 â€“ August 28, 1903) was an American landscape architect, famous for designing many well-known urban parks, including Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City. ... Joseph Earl Sheffield (June 19, 1793 â€“ February 16, 1882) was an American railroad magnate and philanthropist. ... For other uses, see Southport (disambiguation). ... Cover of Time Magazine (December 27, 1926) Alfred Pritchard Sloan, Jr. ... Christopher Spencer (b. ... Nathaniel Wheeler was the founder and executive of many companies in Bridgeport, CT in the 1800s. ... Robert Charles Wright (Bob) (born 1943) is a U.S. television businessman. ... The Southport area of Fairfield, Connecticut (settled in 1639) has been designated as a historic district for its harbor, churches, public buildings, and the homesteads of some of the first families. ... Eli Terry senior Eli Terry Sr (April 13, 1772 â€“ February 24, 1852) was an influential clockmaker in Connecticut, and the first inventor to receive a United States patent for a clock mechanism. ... East Windsor is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut. ... White being presented with a plaque by the United States Marines Dana White (born 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut) is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States. ...

Journalists & commentators

Christopher (Boomer) James Berman (born May 10, 1955, in Greenwich, Connecticut) is a sportscaster, who anchors SportsCenter, Monday Night Countdown, Sunday NFL Countdown, Baseball Tonight, U.S. Open golf, and other programming on ESPN. He joined ESPN a month after its founding and has been with the network since. ... Ann Hart Coulter (born December 8, 1961)[1] is an American best-selling author, columnist and political commentator. ... New Canaan is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Stamford, on the Five Mile River. ... Laura Anne Ingraham (born June 19, 1964 in Glastonbury, Connecticut) is an American conservative talk radio host and author. ... Location of Glastonbury in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country United States State Connecticut NECTA Hartford Region Capitol Region Settled 1636 Incorporated 1693 Government - Type Council-manager - Town manager Richard J. Johnson - Town council Susan Karp, Chm. ... Kenny Mayne (born September 1, 1959) is a sports journalist for ESPN. A native of Kent, Washington, Mayne was an honorable mention junior college All-American quarterback in 1978 at Wenatchee Valley Community College in Wenatchee, WA. Kenny graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1982, with a degree... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Danbury Region Housatonic Valley Incorporated 1855 Government - Government type Selectman-town meeting - First selectman Robert E. Burke Area - City 43. ...

Military figures

For other uses, see Ethan Allen (disambiguation). ... For other persons named Benedict Arnold, see Benedict Arnold (disambiguation). ... John Brown, ca. ... Nickname: Location within the state of Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Torrington Region Litchfield Hills Incorporated (town) 1740 Incorporated (city) 1923 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor Ryan J. Bingham Area - City 104. ... Daniel Christopher Burbank (born 27 July 1961) is an American astronaut and a veteran of two space shuttle missions. ... Nickname: Motto: City of Village Charm Location in Hartford County, Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Founded 1672 Incorporated 1823 Government - Type Council-manager - General Manager Scott Shanley - Board of directors Josh Howroyd (D), Mayor Jason E. Doucette (D) Lisa Paggioli ONeill (D) Matt Peak (R) Cheri Ann Pelletier (R) David... Bust of John Butler at the Valiants Memorial in Ottawa John Butler (1728-1796) was a Loyalist who led an irregular unit known as Butlers Rangers on the northern frontier in the American Revolutionary War. ... For other persons named Nathan Hale, see Nathan Hale (disambiguation). ... Coventry is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. ... David Humphreys (July 10, 1752 - February 21, 1818) was a Revolutionary War soldier and aide to George Washington. ... Derby is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ... This article is about the American painter. ...

Musicians

Michael Bolotin (born February 26, 1953), better known as Michael Bolton, is an American singer-songwriter, known for his soft rock ballads and powerful singing vocals. ... Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 â€“ February 4, 1983) was a successful American singer and drummer. ... For other uses, see Carpenter (disambiguation). ... Christopher Ender Carrabba (born April 10, 1975) is the lead singer and guitarist of the acoustic-alternative band Dashboard Confessional, and previously was the original vocalist for the Christian rock band Further Seems Forever. ... Rivers Cuomo (born June 13, 1970), is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the rock band Weezer. ... Julia DeMato Julia Megan DeMato (born March 7, 1979 in Brookfield, Connecticut) is an American professional cosmetologist and singer who made it to ninth place on the second season on the television show American Idol. ... It has been suggested that History of Brookfield, Connecticut be merged into this article or section. ... This photo from around 1913 shows Ives in his day job. He was the director of a successful insurance agency. ... John Clayton Mayer (born on October 16, 1977) is an American Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist. ... Mark Sayers McGrath (born March 15, 1968) is the lead singer of rock band Sugar Ray. ... Liz Phair (born Elizabeth Clark Phair on April 17, 1967 in New Haven, Connecticut) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. ... Gene Francis Alan Pitney (February 17, 1941 â€“ April 5, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter. ... Emily Saliers, born on July 22, 1963 in New Haven, Connecticut, is a singer-songwriter and member of the Indigo Girls. ... Steve Stevens (born as Steve Schneider on May 5, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist and songwriter. ... Thurston Joseph Moore (born July 25, 1958 in Coral Gables, Florida) is an American musician best known as a singer and guitarist for Sonic Youth. ... Nile Gregory Rodgers (born September 19, 1952 in New York City) is a prolific and influential musician, composer, arranger, guitarist and music producer, and co-founding member of the seminal multi-platinum hit R&B band Chic, with influential bassist, the late Bernard Edwards. ...

Politicians & statesmen

Dean Acheson Dean Gooderham Acheson (April 11, 1893 â€“ October 12, 1971) was an American statesman and lawyer; as United States Secretary of State in the late 1940s he played the central role in defining American foreign policy for the Cold War. ... Nickname: Forest City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Midstate Region Incorporated (town) 1651 Incorporated (city) 1784 Consolidated 1923 Government type Mayor-council Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano Area - City 42. ... Roger Sherman Baldwin (January 4, 1793â€“February 19, 1863) was an American lawyer involved in the Amistad case, who later became governor of Connecticut. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... Orlow W. Chapman was born in 1832, in Ellington, Connecticut, though he made his lifeâ€™s work and home in New York. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Capitol Region Incorporated 1786 Government - Type Selectman-town meeting - First Selectman Michael P. Stupinski Area - City 89. ... The Southport area of Fairfield, Connecticut (settled in 1639) has been designated as a historic district for its harbor, churches, public buildings, and the homesteads of some of the first families. ... Joseph (Joe) Courtney, born April 6, 1953 in Hartford, Connecticut, is a Democrat and the Congressman-elect of the United States House of Representatives in Connecticuts 2nd congressional district (map). ... Rosa DeLauro Rosa L. DeLauro (born March 2, 1943), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1991, representing the 3rd District of Connecticut (map). ... Christopher John Dodd (born May 27, 1944) is an American lawyer and politician from Willimantic, Connecticut. ... Willimantics town hall sports a Victorian-era clock tower. ... Anna Georges Eshoo (born December 13, 1942) is an American politician who has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing the 14th District of California, the heart of Silicon Valley (see map). ... Porter Goss Porter Johnston Goss (born December 10, 1938) is an American politician, who was the last Director of Central Intelligence and the first Director of the Central Intelligence Agency following the passage of the IRPTA 2004 Act, which abolished the DCI position. ... Ella Grasso (May 10, 1919 â€“ February 5, 1981) was an American politician. ... Windsor Locks is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. ... Galusha Aaron Grow Galusha Aaron Grow (August 31, 1822 â€“ March 31, 1907) was a prominent U.S. politician, lawyer, writer and businessman, and was Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1861 to 1863. ... Ashford is a town located in Windham County, Connecticut. ... Samuel Huntington, 1731-1796, drawn from the life by Du Simitier in Philadelphia; engraved by B.L. Prevost at Paris. ... Windham is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. ... John B. Larson (born July 22, 1948), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing the 1st District of Connecticut (map). ... East Hartford (41n47, 72w37 EST) is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut. ... Joseph Isadore Joe Lieberman (born February 24, 1942) is an American politician from Connecticut. ... Ralph Nader (born February 27, 1934) is an American attorney and political activist in the areas of consumer rights, humanitarianism, environmentalism and democratic government. ... Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. ... Fredrick Walker Pitkin (August 31, 1837-December 18, 1886), U.S. Republican Party politician, He served as the second Governor of Colorado from 1879 to 1883. ... Nickname: Motto: City of Village Charm Location in Hartford County, Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Founded 1672 Incorporated 1823 Government - Type Council-manager - General Manager Scott Shanley - Board of directors Josh Howroyd (D), Mayor Jason E. Doucette (D) Lisa Paggioli ONeill (D) Matt Peak (R) Cheri Ann Pelletier (R) David... A rare spoken word album by Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. ... Abraham Alexander Ribicoff (April 9, 1910 â€“ February 22, 1998) was an American Democratic Party politician. ... John Grosvenor Rowland (born May 24, 1957) was the Governor of Connecticut from 1995 to 2004. ... Christopher H. Shays, usually known as Chris Shays (born October 18, 1945), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1987, representing the 4th District of Connecticut, which includes 17 towns in Southwest Connecticut. ... Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Kathleen Hartington Kennedy Townsend (born July 4, 1951) was lieutenant governor of the U.S. state of Maryland from 1995 to 2003. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Settled 1640 Joined Connecticut 1656 Government - Type Representative town meeting - First selectman James A. Lash - Town administrator Edward Gomeau - Town meeting moderator Thomas J. Byrne Area - City 174. ... Gov. ... Jonathan Trumbull Jr. ... Gideon Welles (July 1, 1802–February 11, 1878) was the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869, including the entire duration of the American Civil War: his dedication to naval blockades was one of the key reasons for the Norths victory over the South. ... Oliver Wolcott (December 1, 1726â€“December 1, 1797), was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Connecticut. ... Motto: First in Connecticut, First for its Citizens Location in Hartford County, Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Region Capitol Region Settled 1633 Named 1637 Government - Type Council-manager[1] - Town manager Peter Souza - Town council Donald S. Trinks, Mayor; Timothy Curtis, Deputy Mayor; Robert B. Gegetskas II... Oliver Wolcott Jr. ...

Religious and spiritual figures

The Reverend Aaron Burr (January 4, 1716(?) - September 24, 1757) was a notable divine and educator in colonial America. ... Dave Considine is a religious demonologist based in Connecticut. ... Smith Reverend Henry Weston Smith (Preacher Smith) (b. ... Ed Warren (September 7, 1926 - August 23, 2006) was a self-described demonologist, paranormal investigator, author and lecturer. ... John Zaffis is a paranormal researcher based in Connecticut. ...

See also

Categories: All articles with unsourced statements | Articles with unsourced statements since February 2007 | Articles with unsourced statements since June 2007 | Lists of people by U.S. state | People from Connecticut Phineas Taylor Barnum People associated with Bridgeport, Connecticut who achieved great public distinction, listed in the category for which they are best known: // William Hincks, Medal of Honor recipient John Mackenzie, Medal of Honor recipient Henry A. Mucci, led the raid that rescued survivors of the Bataan Death March in... This list of people from Darien, Connecticut, includes current and past residents as well as others associated with Darien, Connecticut. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The following people are associated with New Canaan, Connecticut and notable far beyond it (including those who were born in, lived in, died in or worked in town): // Katherine Heigl, actress - raised in town Christopher Lloyd, actor Martin Mull (b. ... Norwalk, Connecticut, has had plenty of notable people, residents and others, past and present: Artie Shaw, Big Band Leader // Faith Baldwin (1893-1978), popular novelist who published more than 60 books and later worked with the Famous Writers School, lived in the Silvermine neighborhood and died in Norwalk. ... People associated with Redding, Connecticut listed in the area they are best known: // Paul Avgerinos, musician and electronic music composer[1] Leonard Bernstein, composer and conductor, lived on Fox Run Road in the 1950s. ... Notable people, past and present who have lived in Ridgefield, Connecticut or are closely associated with the town, listed by area in which they are best known: // Jessica Auerbach, novelist (current resident) Silvio A. Bedini, retired Smithsonian Institution curator, was born (1917) and grew up in Ridgefield. ... Notable people in the past and present associated with Stamford, Connecticut: Jackie Robinson in his now-retired number 42 jersey. ... In this List of people from Westport, Connecticut are people who have been born in, raised in, lived in or who died in Westport, Connecticut, USA. Individuals are listed by area in which they are best known: // Millette Alexander, actress, musician, current resident Linda Blair child star who appeared in... // African Americans Albanian Americans Arab Americans Asian American Australian Americans Austrian Americans Brazilian Americans Cajuns Cambodian Americans Chilean Americans Chinese Americans Louisiana Creoles Cuban Americans Dutch Americans English Americans Filipino Americans Finnish Americans French Americans German Americans Greek Americans Hispanic Americans Hungarian Americans Indian Americans Native Americans Indonesian Americans*Iranian... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas US Government Portal A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Listing of famous people born in, or famous for their association with, Alabama. ... ALASKA A list of notable people who were either born in Alaska or lived there for a substantial amount of time: Chad Bentz (Cincinatti Reds pitcher) Elliott Besh Anastasia Blue (pornographic actress) Annalee Blysse (romance novelist) Carlos Boozer (Utah Jazz basketball player) Martin Buser (sled dog racer) Susan Butcher (sled... The following are people who were either born/raised or have lived for a significant period of time in Arizona. ... List of people from Arkansas: // Adams, Joey Lauren, (1971- ), actress Alexander, Katherine, (1898-1981), actress Anderson, Bronco Billy, (1880-1971), vaudeville actor Bentley, Wes, (1978- ), actor Byrd-Nethery, Miriam, (1929-2003), actress Davis, Gail, film actress, best known as Annie Oakley from the 1950s television series Davis, Daniel, (1945- ), actor... This is a partial list of well-known people from California. ... Colorado is located in the central western United States, or the Mountain Region. This is a list of people from the state of Colorado, whether they lived, were born, or were raised there. ... List of famous people born in Delaware, with place of birth (when known): Politicians Joe Biden ((New Castle County) - United States Senator Caesar Rodney (Dover) - Statesman Categories: Lists of people by U.S. state | People from Delaware ... This List of people from Florida includes people who were born, raised or lived in the state of Florida for a significant part of their lives. ... Hawai`i has been home to many notable people that have become well-known beyond the shores of the islands. ... IDAHO A list of notable people who were either born in Idaho or lived there for a substantial amount of time. ... This is a list of people whose career was all or part in Illinois; people are not included if they left the state before beginning a career. ... This is a list of some famous people who were born or lived in Indiana. ... This is a list of famous people from Iowa. ... The following are people who were either born, raised, or have lived for a significant period of time in Kansas: // Kirstie Alley, (born 1951), actress, Wichita, Kansas. ... The following list contains persons of note who were born, raised, or spent significant portions of their lives in the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... People from the state of Louisiana who have achieved fame or note include: Contents: Top - 0â€“9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Jamar Adcock (1917-1991) politician and banker... Maine The following is a list of prominent people who were born in the U.S. state of Maine, live in Maine, or for whom Maine is a significant part of their identity: Joan Benoit (b. ... The Great Seal of Maryland The Flag of Maryland The following are some notable people from the U.S. state of Maryland, listed by field of endeavor. ... This is a list of people from Massachusetts. ... // A list of notable people from the U.S. state of Michigan. ... This is a list of notable persons who were born or spent important time in the state of Minnesota. ... This is a list of famous and notable people who were born or lived in Mississippi. ... The following are people who were either born/raised or have lived for a significant period of time in Missouri. ... Jeannette Rankin Ella Haskell Burton K. Wheeler Mike Mansfield James R. Browning William Roth Loren Acton William A. Clark F. Augustus Heinze Scot Schmidt Levi Leipheimer Kathlyn Williams David Lynch Brannon Braga Colin Meloy Killa C Victoria Paris Tera Patrick Henry Plummer Ted Kaczynski The following are people notable outside... The following are people who were either born/raised or have lived for a significant period of time in Nebraska. ... This is a list of famous people from Nevada, USA. Andre Agassi, (1970-), professional tennis player Kathy Augustine, (1956-2006), Nevada State Controller from 1999 until her death Art Bell, (1945-), syndicated radio host Kurt Busch and Kyle Busch - NASCAR drivers Walter van Tilburg Clark - writer James E. Casey, (1888... The following are people who were either born, raised, or who gained significant prominence for living in New Hampshire: // Ernest Blood - native Matt Bonner - native Chris Carpenter - native Clint Edinger (Hockey) - native Carlton Fisk - native Bode Miller - native Tara Mounsey - native Chad Paronto - native Brian A. Rice (Hockey) - native Kevin... This is a list of some famous people from New Jersey: Benjamin Abbott, Methodist preacher who converted much of southern New Jersey to Methodism[1] Bud Abbott (1895â€“1974), straight man to Lou Costello (Asbury Park) Joseph Alexander Adams (1803-1880), born in New Germantown, noted engraver[1] Liam Aiken... The following are people who were either born/raised or have lived for a significant period of time in New Mexico. ... People from the state of New York who have achieved fame or note include: // Public office Rudolph Giuliani (1944-), former Mayor of New York John Jay (1745-1829), first Chief Justice of the United States Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), 13th President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt (1883-1945... It has been suggested that List of famous North Carolinians be merged into this article or section. ... This is a list of notable people from North Dakota. ... The following is a list of famous people born in Ohio and people who spent significant periods of their lives living in Ohio. ... The following are people who were either born/raised or have lived for a significant period of time in Oklahoma. ... This is a list of some famous people strongly associated with the state of Oregon: Robert H. Adleman (1919â€“1995), novelist, historian and restauranteur Danny Ainge (1959â€“), former NBA star Carl Barks (1901â€“2001), comic book writer and artist James Beard (1903â€“1985), American chef and food journalist Grayson Boucher... Pennsylvania is the birthplace of many famous Americans. ... This is a list of prominent people who were born in the U.S. State of Rhode Island or spent significant periods of their lives in the state. ... 64. ... State Flag of South Dakota This is a list of prominent people who were born in or lived for a significant period of time in U.S. state of South Dakota. ... // Roy Acuff Charlie Adams James Agee Lamar Alexander William R. Anderson Chet Atkins DeFord Bailey Howard Baker Ida Wells-Barnett Kathy Bates Kate Batts (a. ... The following are people who were either born/raised or have lived for a significant period of time in Texas. ... State Flag of Utah The following is a list of prominent people who were born in the U.S. state of Utah, live in Utah, or for whom Utah is a significant part of their identity: Rocky Anderson (b. ... State Flag of Vermont The following is a list of prominent people who were born in the U.S. state of Vermont, live in Vermont, or for whom Vermont is a significant part of their identity: Bert Abbey (1869â€“1962); Major League baseball pitcher; born in Essex Charles Francis Adams... State Flag of Virginia The following is a list of prominent people who were born in the U.S. state of Virginia, live in Virginia, or for whom Virginia is a significant part of their identity: // Politics, Military, Business Robert King Carter I (1663-1732), wealthy colonist businessman George Rogers... State Flag of Washington The following is a list of prominent people who were born in the U.S. state of Washington, live in Washington, or are strongly associated with the state. ... This is a list of prominent people from the U.S. state of West Virginia. ... State Flag of Wisconsin This is a list of prominent people from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... State Flag of Wyoming This is a list of prominent people who were born in or lived for a significant period of time in U.S. state of Wyoming. ... Federal districts are subdivisions of a federal system of government. ... Flag of Washington, D.C. This is a list of prominent people who were born in, lived in, or are otherwise closely associated with Washington, D. C. and its surrounding metropolitan statistical area which includes portions of Maryland and Virginia // Goldie Hawn Helen Hayes Chita Rivera Jonathan Banks (b. ... An insular area is United States territory that is neither a part of one of the fifty states nor a part of the District of Columbia, the nations federal district. ... list of famous Puerto Ricans in alphabetical order by last names, where applicable. ... Flag of the U.S. Virgin Islands This is a list of prominent people who were born in, lived in, or are otherwise closely associated with the United States Virgin Islands. ...