List of Famous people born in Ohio, United States of America

John Dierkes was an American actor who appeared in a number of classic Hollywood films. Before becoming an actor, he had been an economist.

John H. “Jack” Wyant is an American businessman and venture capitalist who founded Blue Chip Venture Company. in 1990. In 2013 he is its Managing Director.

The Street Profits is a professional wrestling tag team consisting of Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford. The team is currently performing in WWE on the SmackDown brand.

John Franklin Bardin was an American crime writer, best known for three novels he wrote between 1946 and 1948.

Kym Elizabeth Whitley is an American comedian and actress. She is best known for her roles on television sitcoms, such as Animal Practice, The Boondocks, Young & Hungry and The Parkers. Whitley was nominated for a 2004 BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Box Office Movie for her role as Ormandy in the 2003 comedy film Deliver Us From Eva.

Robert Middleton was an American film and television actor known for his large size, beetle-like brows, and a deep, booming voice, usually in the portrayal of ruthless villains.

Larry Ward was an American actor who appeared in many films and television series. He was sometimes credited under the name Ward Gaynor.

Rick Derringer is an American guitarist, vocalist, producer and songwriter. He came to prominence in the 1960s as founding member of his band, The McCoys. At that time, they were taken to New York City to record what became the number one hit song "Hang On Sloopy". The McCoys then had seven songs that charted in the top 100, including versions of "Fever" and "Come On Let’s Go".

Joel Johnson is a managing director of the Glover Park Group, a strategic communications firm, and former Senior Advisor for Policy and Communications to President Bill Clinton from 1999 to 2001. Johnson has also worked on the staff of former senators Tom Daschle and Howard Metzenbaum. In 2001, he co-founded The Harbour Group, a public relations company, before leaving to join John Kerry's presidential campaign. Johnson became a managing director of the Glover Park Group in 2005.

John K. Mahoney was a former member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 10th District from January 3, 1977 – December 31, 1980. While in the Senate, he was initiated a lot of reform that influenced what today is the Ohio Lottery. He died of lymphoma.