Delaware Famous People

Famous Americans: History and Biographies

Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Delaware. Many famous people of Delaware have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Delaware. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Delaware famous Americans have all made Delaware their home. This list includes Delaware historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Delaware who have influenced the lives of others.

• Richard Allen (1760 - 1831) Founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
• Valerie Bertinelli (1960 - ) Actress married to heavy metal guitarist Eddie Van Halen, born in Wilmington.
• Robert Montgomery Bird (1805 - 1854) Playwright, author, born in New Castle.
• Annie Jump Cannon (1863 - 1941) Astronomer, born in Dover.
• Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771 - 1834) Industrialist and founder of the DuPont Company; lived on a farm on the banks of the Brandywine River.
• Henry Heimlich (1920 - ) Surgeon and inventor, developed the Heimlich Maneuver to save choking victims; born in Wilmington.
• Teri Polo (1969 - ) Actress, famous for roles in movies such as Aspen Extreme and Meet the Parents; born in Dover.
• Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911) Artist, author; born in Wilmington.

• George Read (1734 - 1798) Jurist, signer of Declaration of Independence; lived in the county of Newcastle.

• Caesar Rodney (1730 - 1783) Patriot, signer of Declaration of Independence; lived in Kent county.

• Elisabeth Shue (1963 - ) Actress, famous for roles in movies like The Karate Kid and Leaving Las Vegas; born in Wilmington.

More Famous People from Delaware:

• Henry S. Canby editor, author, Seidel
• Felix Darley artist, Claymont
• Wilham Julius Johnson basketball player, Wilmington
• John Phillips author, Wilmington