List of Famous people born in West Virginia, United States of America

Jay Chattaway is an American composer of film and television scores. He is mainly known for his work as composer for several Star Trek television series: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: Enterprise.

David Bennett McKinley is an American businessman and politician who has been the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 1st congressional district since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. McKinley was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from December 15, 1980 to December 1, 1994, and he was Chair of the West Virginia Republican Party from 1990 to 1994.

Earl Ray Tomblin is an American politician who served as the 35th Governor of West Virginia from 2011 to 2017 as a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to becoming governor, Tomblin served as President of the West Virginia Senate for almost 17 years. Tomblin became acting governor in November 2010 following Joe Manchin's election to the U.S. Senate. He won a special election in October 2011 to fill the unexpired term ending in January 2013 and was elected to a first full term as governor in November 2012.

John Guiher Hutchinson is a retired American politician, who served briefly as member of the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He is a Democrat.

Ed Setrakian is an American actor of film and television. Setrakian is known for appearing in the films Tough Guys Don't Dance and Zodiac and the television programs The Sopranos and Person of Interest. Setrakian has also played four different roles in the Law & Order franchise.

Peter Nowalk is an American television writer and producer. He is best known as the creator of the legal thriller, How to Get Away with Murder.

Robert Nugent Lynch is a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop Emeritus of St. Petersburg, Florida. He was consecrated as the Bishop of St. Petersburg on January 26, 1996.

Lawrence Eugene Brandt is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the fourth bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg in Pennsylvania until April 24, 2015.

William Cox is an American bassist, best known for performing with Jimi Hendrix. Cox is the only surviving musician to have regularly played with Hendrix: first with the experimental group that backed Hendrix at Woodstock, followed by the trio with drummer Buddy Miles that recorded the live Band of Gypsys album, and, lastly, The Cry of Love Tour trio with Mitch Mitchell back on drums. Cox continues to perform dates with the Band of Gypsys Experience and the Experience Hendrix Tour.

Dwayne Clinton Jones is a former American professional basketball player who is currently the assistant coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.