List of Famous people born in Michigan, United States of America
John Francis Dodge
John Francis Dodge was an American automobile manufacturing pioneer and co-founder of Dodge Brothers Company.
Billy West
William Richard Werstine, better known as Billy West, is an American voice actor, musician, singer, and songwriter. His most notable voice roles include the title characters of Doug and The Ren & Stimpy Show, as well as the Futurama characters Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Brannigan. In commercials, he is the current voice of the Red M&M and formerly voiced Buzz for Honey Nut Cheerios. He also voices established characters Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Popeye, Shaggy Rogers, Super Snooper, Muttley, and Woody Woodpecker, and was a cast member on The Howard Stern Show, during which time he was noted for his impressions of Larry Fine, Marge Schott, George Takei, and Jackie Martling.
Carol Yager
Carol Ann Yager was an American woman who was the heaviest woman ever recorded and one of the most severely obese people in history.
John Kivela
John Kivela was an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 until his death in 2017, and as Mayor of Marquette, Michigan, from 2008 until 2012.
Cynthia A. Johnson
Cynthia A. Johnson is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 5th district.
Horace Elgin Dodge
Horace Elgin Dodge Sr. was an American automobile manufacturing pioneer and co-founder of Dodge Brothers Company.
Scott Perry
Scott Perry is an American basketball executive and former coach. He serves as the general manager for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Tyree Jackson
Tyree Jackson is an American football tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Buffalo. He played for the DC Defenders of the XFL in 2020.
Christopher Ilitch
Christopher Paul Ilitch is president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., a privately held entity with total revenues reported to be over $2 billion. Through Ilitch Holdings, he is the owner of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and MLB's Detroit Tigers, taking over ownership of both teams upon the death of his father Mike in 2017.
Sandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard is an American actress, comedian, singer, and author. She first gained attention in the late 1970s, with her stand-up comedy in which she often bitterly critiqued celebrity culture and political figures.