List of Famous people born in Connecticut, United States of America
Nick Newell
Nick Newell is an American mixed martial artist, currently signed to Bellator MMA, competing in the lightweight division.
Jules Dassin
Julius "Jules" Dassin was an American film director, producer, writer and actor. He was a subject of the Hollywood blacklist as he was a member of the Communist Party USA, and subsequently moved to France, where he continued his career.
Sol LeWitt
Solomon "Sol" LeWitt was an American artist linked to various movements, including Conceptual art and Minimalism.
Seth DeValve
Seth Nicolas DeValve is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Princeton.
Spencer Knight
Spencer Knight is an American collegiate ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing with Boston College in the Hockey East. He was selected by the Florida Panthers, 13th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
Dick Ebersol
Duncan "Dick" Ebersol is an American television executive and a senior adviser for NBC Universal Sports & Olympics.
Ron Hainsey
Ronald Martin Hainsey is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Atlanta Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs, playing over 1,000 career NHL games.
Jane D. Hartley
Jane Dorothy Hartley is the former United States Ambassador to France and United States Ambassador to Monaco. The United States Senate confirmed Hartley to both posts on September 16, 2014. She left office on January 20, 2017. She is also a former official in the administration of President Jimmy Carter and the former chief executive officer of an economic consulting firm.
Kevin Shattenkirk
Kevin Michael Shattenkirk is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning. He was drafted in the first round, 14th overall, at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Avalanche. Shattenkirk won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Lightning in 2020.
Deborah Walley
Deborah Walley was an American actress noted for playing the title role in Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961) and in several Beach Party films.