This is a list of people from Savannah, Georgia, the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, Georgia. It includes people who were born or lived in Savannah, Georgia, for a non-trivial amount of time. Individuals included in this listing are people presumed to be notable because they have received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject.

Savannah was established in 1733 and was the first colonial and state capital of Georgia. It is known as America's first planned city and attracts millions of visitors who enjoy the city's architecture and historic structures such as the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America), the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences (one of the South's first public museums), Mercer House, featured in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (which is set in Savannah), the First African Baptist Church (one of the oldest black Baptist congregations in the United States), Temple Mickve Israel (the third oldest synagogue in America), and the Central of Georgia Railway roundhouse complex (the oldest standing antebellum rail facility in America). Today, Savannah's downtown area is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States (designated in 1966).

Savannah natives

NameNotabilityReferences Dianna Agron actress, known for role as Quinn Fabray on the TV series GleeCharles CoburnAcademy Award-winning actor (1943: Best Actor in a Supporting Role for The More the Merrier) Desmond Harrington2004 Málaga International Week of Fantastic Cinema Award-winning actor (Best Actor for Love Object) J. G. Hertzleractor from Star Trek Deep Space Nine series Miriam HopkinsGolden Globe and Academy Award-nominated actress James Keachactor and Producers Guild Awards-nominated producer (2006: Motion Picture Producer of the Year Award Theatrical Motion Pictures for Walk the Line)Stacy KeachAcademy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor (1989: Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for Hemingway) Isabel KeatingTony Award-nominated actress and singer (2004: Best Featured Actress in a Musical)Mammy Louworld's oldest actressAugusta OelschigAmerican Scene painter known for realist genre paintings of everyday life in SavannahAlicia Rhettactress in the film Gone with the WindDiana ScarwidAcademy Award and Emmy-nominated actressFredi Washington1930s film actress who appeared in The Emperor Jones and Imitation of Life

Athletes NameNotabilityReferencesTaz AndersonNFL tight end for the St. Louis Cardinals (1961–1964) and Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967)George AtkinsonAFL and NFL safety and kick returner for the Oakland Raiders (1968–1977) and the Denver Broncos (1979); member of Raiders' Super Bowl XI championship team, AFL All-Star (1968, 1969) Edwin BaileyNFL guard for the Seattle Seahawks (1981–1991)Solomon BrannanAFL defensive back and running back for the Kansas City Chiefs (1965–1966) and New York Jets (1967); member of the Chiefs' 1966 AFL championship team Leroy Brownprofessional wrestler known by ring names "Leroy Brown," "Elijah Akeem," "Georgia Sweets," and "Muhammad Jabbar"Bucky DentMLB shortstop for the Chicago White Sox (1973–1976), New York Yankees (1977–1982), Texas Rangers (1982–1983), and Kansas City Royals (1984), and manager for the New York Yankees (1989–1990), 1978 World Series Most Valuable Player, MLB All-Star (1975, 1980, 1981), MLB World Series Champion (1977, 1978)Demarcus DobbsNFL defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers (2011–2014) and Seattle Seahawks (2014–2015)Pervis EllisonNBA center for the Sacramento Kings (1989–1990), Washington Bullets (1990–1994), Boston Celtics (1994–2000) and Seattle SuperSonics (2000); nicknamed "Never Nervous Pervis"; led University of Louisville to national championship; named Most Outstanding Player as freshmanJaKeenan Gantbasketball player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier LeagueJohn GantMLB pitcher for the Atlanta Braves (2016), St. Louis Cardinals (2017–2021), and Minnesota Twins (2021)Cody HallMLB pitcher for the San Francisco Giants (2015), and Miami Marlins (2016)Cheryl HaworthOlympic weightlifting medalist (bronze, 2000); 1998–2005 national champion; 2001 and 2002 junior world championPercy HowardNFL wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys (1975–1977)Flau'jae Johnsonrapper and college basketball player for the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC)Aaron JonesNFL running back for the Green Bay Packers (2017–2023) and Minnesota Vikings (2024–present)Kevin MawaeNFL center for the Seattle Seahawks (1994–1997), New York Jets (1998–2005), and Tennessee Titans (2006–2009)Dustin McGowanMLB pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays (2005–2008, 2011, 2013–2014), Philadelphia Phillies (2015), and Miami Marlins (2016–2017)Jordan McRaeNBA, NBL, Liga ACB, CBA, LNB Pro A, and Israeli Basketball Premier League shooting guard for Melbourne United (2014–2015), Phoenix Suns (2016), Cleveland Cavaliers (2016–2017), Baskonia (2017–2018), Washington Wizards (2018–2020), Denver Nuggets (2020), Detroit Pistons (2020), Beijing Ducks (2020–2021), Metropolitans 92 (2021–2022), and Hapoel Tel Aviv (2022–present) Casey Mitchellbasketball player for Elitzur Ashkelon of the Israeli Basketball Premier LeagueBobby NorfleetNASCAR driverTerry OrrNFL tight end for the Washington Redskins (1986–1990 and 1991–1993) and San Diego Chargers (1990)Gerald PerryMLB first baseman for the Atlanta Braves (1983–1989), Kansas City Royals (1990), and St. Louis Cardinals (1991–1995) and hitting coach for the Seattle Mariners (2000–2002), Pittsburgh Pirates (2003–2005), Oakland Athletics (2006, 2011), and Chicago Cubs (2007–2009)Marty PeveyMLB catcher for the Montreal Expos (1989), coach for the Toronto Blue Jays, manager for the Peoria Chiefs (2009), Iowa Cubs (2013), and catching coordinator for the Toronto Blue Jays minor leagues (2010–2012)Alex PoythressNBA, CBA, BSL, VTB United League, and Israeli Basketball Premier League power forward for the Philadelphia 76ers (2017), Indiana Pacers (2017–2018), Atlanta Hawks (2018–2019), Jilin Northeast Tigers (2019), Galatasaray (2019–2020), Zenit Saint Petersburg (2020–2022), and Maccabi Tel Aviv (2022–present)Andrew ProvenceNFL defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons (1983–1987), Denver Broncos (1988–1989)Tim QuartermanNBA, Liga Leumit, National Basketball League, CIBACOPA, and Macedonian League point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers (2016–2017), Houston Rockets (2018), Ironi Nahariya (2018), Super City Rangers (2019), Caballeros de Culiacán (2021–2022), and KK Feniks 2010 (2022–present)Josh ReddickMLB outfielder for the Boston Red Sox (2009–2011), Oakland Athletics (2012–2016), Los Angeles Dodgers (2016), Houston Astros (2017–2020), and Arizona Diamondbacks (2021)Eron Riley wide receiver, National and Canadian Football Leagues; initially signed by Baltimore Ravens (2009–2010), then Carolina Panthers (2010), Denver Broncos (2010–2011), New York Jets (2011), and Saskatchewan Roughriders (2013–2014)Kenny RogersMLB pitcher for the Texas Rangers (1989–1995, 2000–2002, 2004–2005), New York Yankees (1996–1997), Oakland Athletics (1998–1999), New York Mets (1999), Minnesota Twins (2003), and Detroit Tigers (2006–2008)Gene SauersPGA Tour golfer, 2016 U.S. Senior Open championAl Seegerformer International Boxing Association world super-bantamweight title holderJason ShiellMLB pitcher for the San Diego Padres (2002), Boston Red Sox (2003), Atlanta Braves (2006)Roy SimmonsNFL guard for the New York Giants (1979–1982) and Washington Redskins (1983)Nolan SmithNFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles (2023–present)Hollis Stacythree-time U.S. Women's Open champion golfer (1977, 1978, and 1984)Indiana Vassilevassociation football player for St. Louis City SC in Major League SoccerJ. B. WendelkenMLB and NPB pitcher for the Oakland Athletics (2016, 2018–2021), Arizona Diamondbacks (2021–2022), and Yokohama DeNA BayStars (2023–present)Dusty ZeiglerNFL center for the Buffalo Bills (1996–1999) and New York Giants (2000–2002)

Business people

NameNotabilityReferences Mills B. Lane Jr.former president of Atlanta, Georgia-based Citizens and Southern National Bank who played an important role in Atlanta's political development and economic expansion during the 1950s and 1960s Julius Curtis Lewis Jr.businessman, philanthropist, former Savannah mayor

Judicial

NameNotabilityReferences Orinda D. Evansjudge, U. S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1979–2006) and chief district judge (1999–2006)Clarence Thomasassociate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (October 19, 1991–present)James Moore Waynecongressman and associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (January 14, 1835 – July 5, 1867)Walter Wyattformer Reporter of Decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States (1946–1963)

Military

NameNotabilityReferences Robert Houston Andersoncavalry and artillery officer in Confederate States Army during American Civil WarJames Dunwoody BullochConfederate States of America's chief foreign agent in Great Britain during Civil WarBrendan A. BurnsU.S. Army major generalWilliam V. Davisvice admiral and naval aviator in the United States Navy, commanded the Leonard MatlovichPurple Heart and Bronze Star recipient; gay rights activistEdward C. Peter IIU.S. Army lieutenant generalMoxley Sorrelgeneral in Confederate Army, famous aide to General James LongstreetJulian Larcombe Schleyformer governor of Panama Canal ZoneJosiah Tattnall IIIofficer in U.S. Navy during War of 1812, Second Barbary War, and Mexican–American WarWilliam F. TrainU.S. Army lieutenant general and veteran of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War

Musicians

NameNotabilityReferences Baronessmetal music band whose Red Album (2007) was named Album of the Year by heavy metal magazine RevolverBig Boirapper from Grammy Award-winning hip-hop music duo OutKastCamoflaugerapperCircle Takes the Squarepost-hardcore screamo band whose debut album As the Roots Undo (2004) had consideration amount of praise within the hardcore genre Mike CurbCurb Records and Word Label Group executive; lieutenant governor of California (1979–1983)Stephanie Edwards11th-place finalist on American Idol, season 6Kylesametal music bandDJ Lordmusic turntablist currently with hip hop group Public EnemyKate McTellblues musician; former wife of blues musician Blind Willie McTellJohnny Mercercomposer of more than 1,000 songs; received 19 Academy Award nominations; wrote music for Broadway shows; singer; co-founded Capitol RecordsMegan Moroneycountry music singerJames Moodyjazz musician (saxophone, flute), composer, actor known for his song "Moody's Mood for Love"NiveaR&B singerJames Lord Pierpontsongwriter of "Jingle Bells"; uncle of J.P. MorganBen Rileyhard bop drummer who worked with artists including Thelonious Monk and Stan GetzSahib Shihabjazz saxophonist and flautist who performed with Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey Dizzy Gillespie, and Quincy JonesShowbreadChristian post-hardcore alternative rock band Squad 5-OChristian ska-punkTom Turpincomposer credited with the first published ragtime by an African-American ("Harlem Rag", 1897) Jared Wadecountry music singer-songwriterTrummy Youngswing-era trumbonist who performed with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Jazz at the Philharmonic, and Louis Armstrong All-Stars

Politicians