List of people from Columbus, Georgia

The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Columbus, Georgia.

Arts and culture

Name ImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference Realist painter Born in Columbus Actor, singer, comedian, and television personality Born in Columbus Megan Blake Miss Georgia 1983 Born in Columbus Actor, singer, comedian, and television personality Born in ColumbusDavian Chester Political cartoonistBorn in Columbus Actress Born in Columbus Actress and model; Playmate of the Month (September, 1995); Donna Marco on Baywatch (1996 to 1998) Graduate of Pacelli High School in Columbus (1986) Painter Lived in Columbus Silent film actress (The Diamond Crown, Tess of the d'Urbervilles) Born in Columbus Silent film actress (Great Expectations, Mile-A-Minute Kendall, Disraeli) Born in Columbus Academy Award-nominated filmmaker (The Grapes of Wrath, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit) Born in Columbus, graduated from Columbus High School (1915) #1 New York Times and international bestselling author (Dark-Hunters, League, Chronicles of Nick, Lords of Avalon series) Born in Columbus, attended Key Elementary School Writer (The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, The Member of the Wedding, and The Ballad of the Sad Café) Born in Columbus Academy Award- winning editor for Body and Soul (1947), directed Casino Royale (1967) Born in Columbus Banker and philanthropist; namesake of the Peabody Award Born in Columbus Philosopher, focusing on ethics and animal rights Born in Columbus Best known for her portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama Born in ColumbusBob the Drag Queen (Caldwell Tidicue) Drag queen and comedian, won season 8 of RuPaul's Drag RaceBorn in Columbus, studied theater at Columbus State University- First to propose an annual holiday to decorate soldiers graves (Memorial Day) Lived in Columbus-

Music

Name ImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference Conductor of the Jordan High School Band in Columbus (1946–1963) Lived in Columbus; chorus director in Fort Benning Singer; vocalist credited with a five octave vocal rangeBorn in Columbus Five-time Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist and singer Born in Columbus Singer, songwriter, and actor; runner-up on American Idol season 1 (2002) Born in Columbus Grammy Award-winning southern gospel singer Lived in Columbus Jazz flugelhornist, composer, educator, producer and recording artist Grew up in Columbus Pop singer Lived in Columbus for seven years Rockabilly musician and songwriter Lived in Columbus Contemporary Christian musician Lives in Columbus Among the earliest known professional blues singers; billed as The Mother of the Blues Born in Columbus Author, composer and inventor credited with starting the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Lived in Columbus Country music singer and United States Army Ranger Lives in Columbus (a.k.a. Chilli) Singer-songwriter, actress and television personality; founding member of girl group TLC Lives in Columbus Musician and songwriter, known for his work with Neil Young's band Crazy Horse Born in Columbus African-American musical prodigy on the piano Owned as a slave in Columbus Stand-up comedian and country music artist Born and died in Columbus

Business

Name ImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference Pharmacist; inventor of RC Cola beverages Lived in Columbus Businessman, unionist Lived in Columbus Pharmacist; inventor of Coca-Cola Lived in Columbus President of The Coca-Cola Company (1923–1954) Born in Columbus

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Politics and activism

Name ImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference Mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama (2016–2023) Born in Columbus 58th speaker of the United States House of Representatives Graduated from Baker High School in Columbus (1961) Founder of German Green Party Graduated from Baker High School in Columbus (1966) https://peopleinaction.com/petrakelly/ 2nd president of the Republic of Texas Lived in Columbus and founded the Columbus Enquirer newspaper President Mirabeau B. Lamar, tsl.state.tx.us; retrieved March 2008 Member of the Georgia State Senate 1979–1991 Represented Marion, Talbot, and portions of Muscogee counties Mayor of Columbus, Georgia 1995–2002 Lived in Columbus, graduated from Hardaway High School (1967); also a Superior Court judgeU.S. representative for GeorgiaBorn in Columbus

Sports

Baseball

Name ImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference Center fielder for Florida Marlins and Houston Astros Born in Columbus Two-time All-Star first baseman for the Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, and Hanshin Tigers Lives in Columbus; Columbus City Council member Four-time All-Star pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants Born in Columbus Second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers Born in Columbus All-Star pitcher for MLB teams; World Series champion (2011) Attended Shaw High School in Columbus Relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers and Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes Attended Columbus State University Pitcher for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics Lived and died in Columbus; Attended Jordan High School in Columbus Center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays Born in Columbus Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Born in Columbus Relief pitcher for the Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies Born in Columbus 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee – Five-time All-Star first baseman for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, and Toronto Blue Jays; Two-time AL MVP (1993, 1994) Born in Columbus

Basketball

Name ImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference NBA Coach of the Year Award (2007) for the Toronto Raptors; assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves Born in Columbus

Bodybuilding

Name ImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference Bodybuilding champion

Football

Name ImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference Defensive back for multiple teams Born in Columbus Defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, and Carolina Panthers Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School Running back for the Cleveland Browns Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School Cornerback for six NFL teams Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School Offensive guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers Born in Columbus; graduated from G.W. Carver High School Defensive end for the Super Bowl IV champion Kansas City Chiefs Born in Columbus Outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers Graduated from G.W. Carver High School in Columbus Safety for seven NFL teams Attended Pacelli High School in Columbus Free safety for the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Kansas City Chiefs Born in Columbus Run game coordinator & running backs coach for the Georgia Bulldogs Born in Columbus Cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Carolina Panthers Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School Cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Atlanta Falcons; 2× Pro Bowl (1992, 1993) Born in Columbus, graduated from G.W. Carver High School Defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers Born in Columbus Linebacker for the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Born in Columbus Defensive end for the Oakland Raiders; Pro Bowl Born in Columbus Fullback for the Seattle Seahawks; 2× Pro Bowl (2005, 2006) Attended Brookstone School in Columbus Linebacker for the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons Born in Columbus

Soccer

Name ImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference Defender Born in ColumbusMidfielder; United States internationalBorn in Columbus Defender Attended both Shaw High School and Brookstone School in Columbus

Wrestling

Name ImageBirthDeathKnown forAssociationReference World Wrestling Federation wrestler; member of The Rockers tag team Born in Columbus WWE wrestler

References

List of people from Columbus, Georgia

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