List of Famous people born in Duval County, United States of America
Kelley O'Hara
Kelley Maureen O'Hara is an American soccer player, two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion, and Olympic gold medalist. She currently plays as a defender for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States women's national soccer team. She previously played professionally for FC Gold Pride, Boston Breakers, Sky Blue FC, and Utah Royals FC.
Sable
Rena Marlette Lesnar, better known as Sable, is an American-Canadian model, actress, and retired professional wrestler. She is primarily known for her time in WWE. She began working for WWE in 1996. As Sable, she gained considerable popularity. After feuding with Luna Vachon, and Jacqueline, Sable became the second WWF Women's Champion after the title was reinstated into the company. After becoming a heel and leaving the company, she filed a $110 million lawsuit against the company, citing allegations of sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions.
Nathan Peterman
Nathan Michael Peterman is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee before transferring to Pittsburgh, and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Sam Shaw
Samuel Shaw is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Dexter Lumis.
Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy is an American competitive swimmer who specializes in backstroke. He is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder in the men's 100-meter backstroke.
Daniel Murphy
Daniel Thomas Murphy is an American professional baseball infielder who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs, and Colorado Rockies. While primarily a second baseman, he has also played first base, third base, and left field. Murphy was an MLB All-Star in 2014, 2016, and 2017.
Josh Phillips
Joshua Earl Patrick Phillips is an American murderer from Jacksonville, Florida. He was convicted in July 1999 of murdering 8-year-old Maddie Clifton in November 1998 when he was 14 years old. He is currently serving a sentence of life in prison. The murder was the subject of national television coverage, including a documentary on 48 Hours titled "Why did Josh Kill?"
Barbie Blank
Barbara Jean Blank is an American model, actress, ring announcer, referee, reality television personality, and professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Kelly Kelly.
Fred Durst
William Frederick Durst is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and film director. He is best known as the frontman and lyricist of the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, formed in 1994, with whom he has released six studio albums.
Butch Trucks
Claude Hudson "Butch" Trucks was an American drummer. He was best known as a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. Trucks was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He played in various groups before forming the 31st of February while at Florida State University in the mid 1960s. He joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1969. Their 1971 live release, At Fillmore East, represented an artistic and commercial breakthrough. The group became one of the most popular bands of the era on the strength of their live performances and several successful albums. Though the band broke up and reformed various times, Trucks remained a constant in their 45-year career. Trucks died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on January 24, 2017.