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August Wilson
Learn about the life and family of African-American playwright August Wilson, one of America's most celebrated dramatists.

Chet Welch
Learn more about Chet Welch - a pharmaceutical customer service rep and pageant coach from Ford City, Pennsylvania - and a contestant on Survivor Micronesia - Fans vs Favorites. Learn about Chet Welch who has lived his entire life in Ford City, just north of Pittsburgh, plus view photos and learn about the interests, ambitions and goals of Chad Welch.

Michael Hayden
Learn about the life and family of Air Force general and CIA director Michael Hayden in this brief biography and profile.

Lynn Swann
Learn about the life, family, career and political views of Lynn Swann, former professional football player and current sports broadcaster and candidate for governor of Pennsylvania.

Becky Lee
Learn more about Rebekah Becky Lee, a South Korean Survivor contestant in Survivor 13 - Survivor Cook Islands. Learn about Becky Lee who grew in Pittsburgh, plus view photos and learn about Becky Lee's interests, ambitions and goals.

Roberto Clemente
Learn about the life and legendary baseball career of Roberto Clemente, the hall of fame right fielder who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dan Marino
Learn about the life and legendary football career of Dan Marino, the Miami Dolphins hall of fame quarterback who got his football start at Central Catholic high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Don Knotts
Learn about the life and family of beloved actor Don Knotts, best known for his role as Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show and as Mr. Furley in Three's Company.

Rafe Judkins
Learn more about the gay Mormon from Pittsburgh, Rafe Judkins, a contestant in Survivor Guatemala. View photos and learn about Rafe's interests, ambitions and goals.

George A. Romero
Learn about the life of George A. Romero, an American director, writer, editor, actor and composer. Best known for his Dead horror films, including Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead and Land of the Dead. George Romero lives in Pittsburgh and has filmed most of his movies there.

Jimmy Stewart
Learn about the life and family of actor Jimmy Stewart, one of Hollywood's most respected and admired stars. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Amber Brkich
Learn more about Pittsburgh area native, Amber Brkich, a contestant with fiancee Rob Mariano in the Amazing Race. View photos and learn about the interests, ambitions and goals of this millionaire winner of Survivor All-Stars, plus updates on Amber's Amazing Race run and plans for her televised wedding to Rob.

Ian Rosenberger
Learn more about tall, handsome Pittsburgh area native, Ian Rosenberger, a contestant in Survivor Palau. View photos and learn about his interests, ambitions and goals.

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