List of Famous people born in United States of America

Thomas Richard Nides is an American banker and government official who is the managing director and vice chairman of Morgan Stanley. He serves as a member of the firm's management and operating committee. From 2011 to 2013, Nides was previously appointed the United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources during the Barack Obama administration. He has served in various financial and governmental roles throughout his life.

Brandon Brooks is an American football guard for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami (Ohio) and was drafted in the third round by the Houston Texans of the 2012 NFL Draft.

William Joseph Brennan Jr. was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1956 to 1990. He was the seventh-longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history, and known for being a leader of the Court's liberal wing.

George Fant is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college basketball and football at Western Kentucky, and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Starting in 2018, Fant was used as a hybrid tight end on tackle-eligible plays for Seattle.

Diane Carol Baker is an American actress, producer and educator who has appeared in motion pictures and on television since 1959.

Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox, better known simply as Shanice, is an American singer–songwriter, actress and dancer. Wilson had the Billboard hit singles "I Love Your Smile" and "Silent Prayer" in 1991 and "Saving Forever for You" in 1993. In 1999, Wilson scored another hit song, "When I Close My Eyes", which peaked at No. 12 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Wilson is recognized for her coloratura soprano voice and her ability to sing in the whistle register.

John Jay O'Connor III was an American lawyer and the husband of United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the court. O'Connor, a prominent lawyer in Arizona, suffered from Alzheimer's disease during his later life. His illness played a significant role in Sandra Day O'Connor's decision in 2005 to retire from the Supreme Court.

John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from South Dakota, a seat he was first elected to in 2004. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 1997 to 2003. Thune became South Dakota's senior U.S. Senator with the retirement of Tim Johnson in 2015. He served as the GOP's Chief Deputy Whip in 2006, chairman of the Republican Policy Committee in June 2009, and Republican Conference Chairman in 2011, the third-ranking position in the Senate. He has worked in politics and civic organizations since completing his MBA graduate degree. He is also the current dean of South Dakota's congressional delegation. Thune was selected by the Senate Republican Conference to become the Majority Whip for the 116th Congress, succeeding Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who was term limited in the position. He is now the Minority Whip.

Samuel George Shields III is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at the University of Miami. Shields was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He won Super Bowl XLV with the team over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dewayne Jamal Dedmon is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Antelope Valley College and USC.