Famous Pittsburghers Media, Movies & Music
Gene Kelly
A dominant Hollywood force beginning in the 1940’s he is best known for his roles in Singin’ In The Rain and An American In Paris.
Christina Aguilera
This grammy award-winning songbird got her start singing “The Star Spangled Banner” at Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, Pittsburgh Steelers football and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball games.
Dean Martin
The “King of Cool” was born in nearby Steubenville, OH to Italian immigrants. He was later a member of the “Rat Pack” along with Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.
George Benson
Influential Jazz guitarist and ten time Grammy Award winner. His album Breezin’ in 1976, was the first jazz album to earn platinum status. Nellie Bly
Reporter for the Pittsburgh Dispatch. Her reporting revolutionized journalism for women. Charles Bronson
Bret Michaels
Perry Como
“Mr. C” recorded for RCA Records and was a popular and award winning film, television and radio personality from the 1940’s up until the late 1990’s. A swing era bandleader, his smooth vocals thrilled audiences during the 1940’s. Errol Garner
Donnie Iris
An American Jazz pianist best known for composing the ballad “Misty” which was featured in the Clint Eastwood film Play Misty for Me.
Well known for his work with the Jaggerz (who had a big hit with “The Rapper”, in 1969) and “Wild Cherry” in the 70’s. He later penned the popular hit “Ah Leah!” in 1980.
Billy Eckstine
Ted Cassidy
Jeff Goldblum Photo Information: Top left to right:; Jeff Goldblum; Andrew Carnegie; Henry J Heinz, image courtesy of The Heinz History Center Library and Archives; Holly Hunter; Fred Rogers; Joe Grushecky
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Holly Hunter
Studied at Carnegie Mellon University and performed on many area stages before becoming famous for her roles in movies such as The Piano, Broadcast News, The Firm and Thirteen.
Best known for his series of Death Wish thrillers he also starred in the Great Escape, The Magnificent Seven and Once Upon A Time In The West. Played “Lurch” on the original Addams family series. He also played roles on the popular Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie series.
Houserockers and often accompanies Bruce Springsteen on various outings.
The star of The Fly and Jurassic Park. His film debut was in Charles Bronson’s Death Wish in 1974. Joe Grushecky
A member of the Iron City Houserockers, Joe has also had success with his latest band The
Originally the vocalist for 90’s hair band Poison, Bret has had a successful solo career and won Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice in 2010. Dennis Miller
Miller rose to fame as a cast member and host of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live beginning in 1985.
Shirley Jones
Shirley won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie Elmer Gentry in 1960 before becoming well known as Shirley Partridge, head of the Partridge Family.
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