List of Famous people born in District of Columbia, United States of America

Edward Adam Davis is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played high school basketball at Benedictine High School in Richmond, Virginia. He is the son of former NBA player Terry Davis, who played 10 seasons (1989–2001) with the Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards and Denver Nuggets. He was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors.

John William "Jack" Casady is an American bass guitarist, best known as a member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. Jefferson Airplane became the first successful exponent of the San Francisco Sound. Their singles, including "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit", had a more polished style than their other material, and successfully charted in 1967 and 1968. Casady, along with the other members of Jefferson Airplane, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.

Eleanor Holmes Norton is an American politician serving as a non-voting Delegate to the United States House of Representatives, representing the District of Columbia. As a non-voting member, Norton may serve on committees, introduce legislation, as well as speak on the House floor; however, she is not permitted to vote on the final passage of any legislation. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Curtis John Pride is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who is deaf. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. In 2015, Pride was named MLB's Ambassador For Inclusion. Since 2009 Pride has served as the head baseball coach at Gallaudet University.

Marquis Amonte King, better known by his stage name Shy Glizzy, is an American rapper from Washington, D.C.

Archie David Kao is an American actor and producer. He is best known to American audiences for series regulars roles on Chicago P.D., Power Rangers Lost Galaxy as well as long-running hit CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Diana Caroline Garnett, better known by her stage name Diana Garnet is an American singer, lyricist, voice actress, actress, TV and radio host from Washington D.C., signed to Mastersix Foundation under Sony Music Entertainment Japan.

Irvin David Yalom is an American existential psychiatrist who is emeritus professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, as well as author of both fiction and nonfiction.

Nona Aisha Gaye (sources differ) is an American singer, former fashion model, and actress. The daughter of singer Marvin Gaye and granddaughter of jazz musician Slim Gaillard, Gaye began her career as a vocalist in the early 1990s. As an actress, Gaye is best known for her portrayal of Zee in the 2003 science fiction films, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Her only animated film role is that of the unnamed Hero Girl in 2004's The Polar Express.

Wolfgang Bodison is an American actor best known for playing Lance Cpl. Harold W. Dawson in the 1992 drama film A Few Good Men.