List of Famous people born in Florida, United States of America
Ben Tankard
Ben Tankard is an American gospel/smoothjazz musician, producer, reality-tv father, author and motivational speaker from Daytona Beach, Florida. His instruments include the synthesizer, piano, tuba, drums, guitar, and percussion. Often referred to as the "Godfather of Gospel/Jazz", his instrumental music has bridged the gap between two genres and charted at #1 Billboard Smooth Jazz and Gospel Charts. Standing 6'6" tall, he is a former professional basketball player.
Robert Gibson
Robert Gibson is an American professional wrestler. He is best known as one half of the tag team known as The Rock 'n' Roll Express, with Ricky Morton. He has competed in singles competition also, and has won various singles championships throughout his career.
Dawn Olivieri
Dawn Orienne Olivieri is an American actress perhaps best known for her turn as Lydia in Heroes and Monica Talbot in House of Lies.
Matt Jones
Matt Jones is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football for the University of Florida, and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and St. Louis BattleHawks.
Byron Pringle
Byron Pringle is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Pringle first played college football at Butler Community College before transferring to finish his collegiate career at Kansas State. He signed with the Chiefs when he went undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft.
LunchMoney Lewis
Gamal Kosh Lewis, better known as LunchMoney Lewis, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his 2015 single "Bills", which topped the charts in Australia and peaked within the top 10 in New Zealand and the UK.
Jake Rudock
Jacob Michael Rudock is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was the starting quarterback for the 2013 and 2014 Iowa Hawkeyes and 2015 Michigan Wolverines. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Laura Ricketts
Laura Marie Ricketts is an American political activist and former attorney who is co-owner of the Chicago Cubs. Ricketts is also a board member of Lambda Legal and the Housing Opportunities for Women organization. Ricketts' ownership stake in the Cubs is noteworthy because it makes her the first openly gay owner of a major-league sports franchise.
Megan Hauserman
Megan Hauserman is an American model and reality television personality, best known for her appearances on VH1.
Jessicka
Jessicka Addams is an American singer, songwriter, and artist. Best known by her stage name Jessicka, she was the front woman of Florida-based band Jack Off Jill and current front for the Los Angeles-based band Scarling.