Famous People From DC   

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    BRIDGIT MENDLER 20

    For her superior performance on Good Luck Charlie, she was nominated for a 2010 Teen Choice Award for Breakout TV Female Star.

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    KEVIN DURANT 24

    Oklahoma City Thunder forward who won Rookie of the Year followed by several scoring titles; he lost to the Heat in his first NBA Finals appearance.

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    SAMUEL L. JACKSON 64

    Actor, producer, and civil rights activist who won a BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Pulp Fiction.

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    DAVE BATISTA 44

    Filipino Greek pro wrestler and WWE Heavyweight Champion.

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    BILL NYE 57

    Known as the Science Guy, he educated and entertained children for many years with his show, Bill Nye the Science Guy.

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    ISABELLE FUHRMAN 16

    She became known for her role as a demonic child in Orphan, and played the ruthless Clove in The Hunger Games.

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    WALE 28

    Nigerian American rapper who rose to prominence with his song, Dig Dug (Shake It).

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    ZAK BAGANS 36

    Host of the Travel Channel's paranormal series Ghost Adventures, and the founder of the Ghost Adventures Crew.

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    MARVIN GAYE (1939-1984)

    Soulful Motown singer of What's Going On in 1971.

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    ANDREW LUCK 23

    Former Stanford quarterback, 2010 and 2011 Heisman Trophy runner-up, and Indianapolis Colts quarterback.

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    SEAN PAUL 49

    American film actor, known for his supporting roles in a variety of films, including Twister in 1996, and Halloween 2 in 2009.

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    GOLDIE HAWN 67

    Blonde star of Laugh-In and several movies, and Kate Hudson's mother.

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    KATHERINE HEIGL 34

    Actress who is best known from Grey's Anatomy and Roswell.

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    MAURY POVICH 74

    TV talk show host and husband of Connie Chung.

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    ALYSON HANNIGAN 39

    Played Willow Rosenberg on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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    RAVEN GOODWIN 20

    Young actress who played Tangie Cunningham on the Nickelodeon show, Just Jordan.

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    DAVE CHAPPELLE 39

    Irreverent stand up comedian who quit his $50 million TV show to pursue his privacy.

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    STEPHEN COLBERT 49

    Witty political satirist whose popular show airs on Comedy Central.

  • 19
    DUKE ELLINGTON (1899-1974)

    Brilliant jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader.

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    AL GORE 65

    Clinton's Vice President who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2000 and is known for his environmentalism.

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