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

William Chauvenet was a professor of mathematics, astronomy, navigation, and surveying who was instrumental in the establishment of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, and later the second chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis.

Dan Gordon was an American storyboard artist and film director, best known for his work at both Famous Studios and Hanna-Barbera Productions. Gordon was one of Famous' first directors, and he wrote and directed several Popeye the Sailor and Superman cartoons. Later, at Hanna-Barbera, Gordon worked on several cartoons featuring Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and others. His younger brother, George Gordon (animator) worked for Hanna-Barbera.

Marita Jane Grabiak is an American television director. She began her career as a production assistant on the film The Men's Club (1986) along with fellow Joss Whedon collaborator Tim Minear. She has directed episodes of several television series including Dawson's Creek, Dollhouse, ER, Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Smallville, Cold Case, Gilmore Girls, Everwood, Battlestar Galactica, Lost, The Inside, Alias, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Point Pleasant, One Tree Hill, American Horror Story, V Wars, 9-1-1: Lone Star, 9-1-1 and most recently, Siren.

Donn Pearce was an American author and journalist best known for the novel and screenplay Cool Hand Luke.

Donna Amato is an American pianist. She teaches at University of Pittsburgh.

Duncan Phillips was a Washington, D.C., based art collector and critic who played a seminal role in introducing modern art to America. The grandson of James Laughlin, a banker and co-founder of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company, Phillips was born in Pittsburgh and moved with his family to Washington, D.C. in 1895.

Jared Smith is a former American football guard. He played college football at New Hampshire. He was invited to the 2013 NFL Combine as a Defensive Lineman. He was drafted by Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Before the 2013 season, he was transitioned from Defensive Lineman to an Offensive Lineman.

Gary James Collins is a former American football wide receiver and punter who played for the Cleveland Browns from 1962 to 1971.

Ed Bernard is an American actor best known for his roles as Detective Joe Styles on Police Woman, Principal Jim Willis on The White Shadow, and as Lieutenant Bill Giles on Hardcastle and McCormick.