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Pittsburgh Legends of Stage & Screen
Meet some of the well-known actors, actresses, dancers, and producers of movie, stage, and television who hail from Pittsburgh, including Jeff Goldblum, Martha Graham, Michael Keaton, Gene Kelly, George Romero, Jimmy Stewart, and Sharon Stone.
Amber Brkich
Amber Brkich, a Pittsburgh native, is a reality-show regular. A contestant with fiancee Rob Mariano in The Amazing Race, plus the winner of Survivor All-Stars.
Martha Graham
A central figure in the development of modern dance in the United States, Martha Graham was born in a small town outside of Pittsburgh.
Rafe Judkins
Learn more about the gay Mormon from Pittsburgh, Rafe Judkins, a contestant in the hit reality tv show Survivor Guatemala. View photos and learn about Rafe's interests, ambitions and goals.
Don Knotts
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, hails from Morgantown, WV, about an hour south of Pittsburgh.
Rob Marshall
Pittsburgh native and Carnegie Mellon graduate, Rob Marshall is one of Hollywood's hottest directors, recently winning the Golden Globe and Directors Guild of America Award for his work in "Chicago."
Jenna Morasca
Jenna Morasca, the Pittsburgh native dubbed as a spoiled young swimsuit model, proves she has what it takes as she wins a million dollars and the title of sole survivor on the popular CBS series, Survivor Amazon.
Fred Rogers
Fred Rogers, TV neighbor to millions of children, passed away in February 2003. Learn more about the Pittsburgh man behind Mister Rogers Neighborhood.
George Romero
George A. Romero, an American director, writer, editor, actor and composer, is 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 here.
Ian Rosenberger
Learn more about tall, handsome Pittsburgh area native, Ian Rosenberger, a contestant in the hit reality tv show, Survivor Palau. View photos and learn about his interests, ambitions and goals.
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.
August Wilson
Learn about the life and family of African-American playwright August Wilson, one of America's most celebrated dramatists, and a native of Pittsburgh.
Barbara Feldon
Best known as Agent 99 from TV show "Get Smart," Barbara Feldon was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, just north of Pittsburgh.
Jeff Goldblum
This popular actor from Jurassic Park, Independence Day, and The Fly was born in Whitaker, a small suberb just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1952.
Shirley Jones
This Partridge Family mom was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania in 1934, the only child of Paul and Marjorie Jones. She was spotted by a scout photographer for the 1952 Miss Pittsburgh Pageant, and a star was born.
Michael Keaton
Born Michael Douglas in 1951, Michael grew up in Robinson Township, a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. His first acting job was in 1972 for Mr. Roger's Neighborhood! Best known for his role as Batman.
Gene Kelly
Eugene Curran Kelly was born in East Liberty, Pennsylvania, in 1912, the third of five children. An amazingly talented actor, singer, and dancer, Gene is best remembered for his role in Singing in the Rain.
Justin Miller
"Chef Justin" of Baden, Pennsylvania, is only a child, yet his enthusiasm for cooking has won him national acclaim. He appeared on the David Letterman show at the tender age of 5, and is the spokesperson for Heinz Ketchup's EZ Meals free recipe booklet.
David Selznick
Born in Pittsburgh in 1902, David Selznick produced many of the world's great movies, most notably Gone With the Wind.
Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone is one of the most recognizable women in Hollywood, as well as being one of the most beautiful. She was born in 1958 in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
