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

Hortense Powdermaker was an American anthropologist best known for her ethnographic studies of African Americans in rural America and of Hollywood.

Ian Williams is an American rock guitarist and singer-songwriter He became noted for his finger tapping guitar playing in bands such as Don Caballero, Storm & Stress and currently in Battles. He is known for his one-handed guitar playing technique, often while playing keyboards or Ableton Push simultaneously with the other hand.

James Richard Fisher is a scientist at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Charlottesville, Virginia. He received his Ph.D. in Astronomy in 1972 from the University of Maryland, College Park and his B.S. in Physics in 1965 from the Pennsylvania State University, University Park.

Jack Kehler was an American character actor. He was best known for his role of Marty, a landlord in The Big Lebowski. He also appeared in Men in Black II, The Last Boy Scout, Point Break, Wyatt Earp and Waterworld.

William Morris Davis was an American geographer, geologist, geomorphologist, and meteorologist, often called the "father of American geography".

James Gordon was an American silent film actor. He appeared in 127 films between 1911 and 1935. He also directed 4 films between 1913 and 1915, including the 1915 film The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and died in Hollywood, California from post-surgical complications.

Jeffrey L. Melman is an American television director and producer. Melman has directed for several present-day network television series. More recently Melman has directed episodes of ABC's Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice and Desperate Housewives. Melman previously directed on many hit sitcoms which include The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Malcolm in the Middle, Everybody Loves Raymond, That's My Bush!, The King of Queens, Two and a Half Men and Frasier. Melman was also a producer on Oliver Beene, Laverne & Shirley, and Night Court.

Jerry Penacoli is an American actor and entertainment reporter, and served as a host with the US syndicated magazine show Extra for 20 years.

John Cappelletti is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Rams and the San Diego Chargers.