Princeton, West Virginia, United States
Famous Persons from Princeton, West Virginia, United States
- Nicola Rountree-Williams - Born on July 7, 2002 - Alpine skier
- Haley Yao - Born on March 15, 2001 - Figure skater
- Justin Shorter - Born on April 17, 2000 - American football player
- Jackie Young - Born on September 16, 1997 - Basketball player - WNBA Most Improved Player Award
- Colin Yurscin - Born on June 8, 1996 - Businessperson
- Charlotte Cross - Born on September 1, 1994 - Pornographic actor, and Actor
- Christopher Anselmo - Born on January 10, 1994 - Songwriter
- Natalie Kalibat - Born on October 16, 1993 - Competitive diver, and Sports journalist
- Colin Markison - Born on August 6, 1992 - Ice hockey player
- Alex Mullen - Born on March 3, 1992 - Mnemonist
- David Jordan Bachner - Born on January 16, 1991 - Baseball player (died: August 11, 2009)
- Adelaide Gay - Born on November 3, 1989 - Association football player (died: August 11, 2009)
- Kimberly Couts - Born on May 9, 1989 - Tennis player (died: August 11, 2009)
- Scott Horta - Born on October 3, 1988 - Association football player (died: August 11, 2009)
- Jenna Rose Simon - Born on December 14, 1987 - Artist, Singer, and Actor (died: August 11, 2009)
- Michael Bradley - Born on July 31, 1987 - Association football player (died: August 11, 2009)
- Coleman Collins - Born on July 22, 1986 - Basketball player (died: August 11, 2009)
- Ashhad Agyapong - Born on September 23, 1985 - Athletics competitor (died: August 11, 2009)
- Ben Parr - Born on February 12, 1985 - Journalist, Entrepreneur, and Writer (died: August 11, 2009)
- Matt Waxman - Born on January 4, 1985 - Poker player (died: August 11, 2009)
- Keto Shimizu - Born on December 23, 1984 - Television producer, and Screenwriter (died: August 11, 2009)
- Luke Elliot - Born on June 30, 1984 - Songwriter, and Singer-songwriter (died: August 11, 2009)
- Jamie Greubel-Poser - Born on November 9, 1983 - Bobsledder (died: August 11, 2009)
- Alvin Pearman - Born on August 10, 1982 - American football player (died: August 11, 2009)
- Josh Lawrence - Born on July 8, 1982 - Composer (died: August 11, 2009)
- Lindsey Vuolo - Born on October 19, 1981 - Model, Playboy Playmate, Waiter, and Actor - Playboy Playmate of the Month (died: August 11, 2009)
- Stephen Peat - Born on March 10, 1980 - Ice hockey player (died: August 11, 2009)
- John Schneider - Born on February 14, 1980 - Coach (died: August 11, 2009)
- Kevin Barry - Born on August 18, 1978 - Baseball player, and Scout (died: August 11, 2009)
- Tyler Willis - Born on April 8, 1977 - Ice hockey player (died: August 11, 2009)
- Simon Carcagno - Born on March 22, 1976 - Rower (died: August 11, 2009)
- GoonRock - Born on April 18, 1975 - Rapper, Songwriter, Musician, Singer-songwriter, Record producer, and Composer (died: August 11, 2009)
- Gregory S. Glasson - Born on December 6, 1974 - Guitarist (died: August 11, 2009)
- Guy Hutchinson - Born on November 22, 1974 - Podcaster, and Journalist (died: August 11, 2009)
- Eric Porterfield - Born on November 17, 1974 - Politician (died: August 11, 2009)
- Ben Holbrook - Born on April 20, 1974 - Rower (died: August 11, 2009)
- Mike Ferry - Born on April 13, 1974 - Rower (died: August 11, 2009)
- Chris Hosea - Born on November 11, 1973 - Poet (died: August 11, 2009)
- Garrett Caldwell - Born on November 6, 1973 - Association football player (died: August 11, 2009)
- Sarah Kirkland Snider - Born on October 8, 1973 - Composer (died: August 11, 2009)
- James Mount - Born on September 17, 1973 - Film actor, and Television actor (died: August 11, 2009)
- Manoush Zomorodi - Born on June 9, 1973 - Podcaster, and Journalist (died: August 11, 2009)
- Tad Kinchla - Born on February 21, 1973 - Musician (died: August 11, 2009)
- Kevin Sizemore - Born on April 30, 1972 - Film actor, Television actor, Film producer, and Actor (died: August 11, 2009)
- Chris Hopkins - Born on April 18, 1972 - Saxophonist, Pianist, and Musician (died: August 11, 2009)
- Nikki Stone - Born on February 4, 1971 - Freestyle skier (died: August 11, 2009)
- Michael Showalter - Born on June 17, 1970 - Television writer, Film actor, Television actor, Film producer, Film director, Television producer, and Screenwriter (died: August 11, 2009)
- James Murphy - Born on February 4, 1970 - Songwriter, Musician, Pianist, Record producer, Singer, and Disc jockey (died: August 11, 2009)
- Jeremy Rabb - Born on January 28, 1970 - Television actor, Stage actor, and Actor (died: August 11, 2009)
- Florencia Lozano - Born on December 16, 1969 - Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, and Actor (died: August 11, 2009)
- Bill Howard - Born on August 13, 1969 - Writer (died: August 11, 2009)
- Peter Salett - Born on May 12, 1969 - Singer-songwriter, and Singer (died: August 11, 2009)
- Ben Mezrich - Born on February 7, 1969 - Novelist, Author, and Writer (died: August 11, 2009)
- Chris Reed - Born on October 6, 1968 - Police officer, Civil servant, Mixed martial arts judge, Mixed martial arts fighter, and Paratrooper (died: June 7, 2019)
- Christopher McQuarrie - Born on June 12, 1968 - Manufacturer, Film producer, Film director, Actor, and Screenwriter - Edgar Awards | Independent Spirit Awards | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (died: June 7, 2019)
- Iris Chang - Born on March 28, 1968 - Political activist, Human rights activist, Journalist, and Writer (died: November 9, 2004)
- Dale Bailey - Born on January 24, 1968 - University teacher, and Writer (died: November 9, 2004)
- Diane Whipple - Born on January 21, 1968 - Athlete (died: January 26, 2001)
- Andy Smith - Born on January 9, 1968 - Entrepreneur, Businessperson, and Writer (died: January 26, 2001)
- Jennifer A. Di Toro - Born on May 6, 1967 - Judge (died: January 26, 2001)
- Pierre Itshak Lurçat - Born on February 7, 1967 - Conspiracy theorist, Essayist, Blogger, and Lawyer (died: January 26, 2001)
- Sarah Stratton Kershaw - Born on January 12, 1967 - Journalist (died: February 22, 2016)
- Wil McCarthy - Born on September 16, 1966 - Science fiction writer, and Novelist (died: February 22, 2016)
- Rich Wilkes - Born on August 15, 1966 - Film director, Actor, and Screenwriter (died: February 22, 2016)
- Kelly Dyer - Born on March 1, 1966 - Ice hockey player (died: February 22, 2016)
- Tamar Gendler - Born on December 20, 1965 - Philosopher, University teacher, Dean, Psychologist, and Professor (died: February 22, 2016)
- Erin Dagon-Mitchell - Born on September 28, 1965 - Theatrical director, Stage actor, and Actor (died: February 22, 2016)
- Tom Malinowski - Born on September 15, 1965 - Human rights activist, and Politician - Rhodes Scholarship (died: February 22, 2016)
- Jessica Hecht - Born on June 28, 1965 - Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, and Singer (died: February 22, 2016)
- Emilie Gordenker - Born on February 5, 1965 - Art historian, University teacher, Exhibition curator, and Curator (died: February 22, 2016)
- Ron Bohm - Born on September 3, 1964 - American football player (died: February 22, 2016)
- Lars Daniel Terkelsen - Born on August 23, 1964 - Composer (died: February 22, 2016)
- Jonathan Rabb - Born on April 28, 1964 - Novelist, and Writer (died: February 22, 2016)
- Bill Browder - Born on April 23, 1964 - Financier, Human rights activist, Investor, Economist, Entrepreneur, Politician, and Businessperson (died: February 22, 2016)
- Thomas William Brown - Born on December 24, 1963 - American football player (died: February 22, 2016)
- Randy Wood - Born on October 12, 1963 - Ice hockey player (died: February 22, 2016)
- Daniel Pearl - Born on October 10, 1963 - Journalist, Reporter, and Writer - Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting | Daniel Pearl Award | Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award | Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award | International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes (died: February 1, 2002)
- Leonard Schulman - Born on September 14, 1963 - Computer scientist - Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (died: February 1, 2002)
- Felix McGrath - Born on March 13, 1963 - Alpine skier (died: February 1, 2002)
- John M. Sullivan - Born on February 25, 1963 - University teacher, and Mathematician - Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (died: February 1, 2002)
- Marc Daubert - Born on January 13, 1963 - Drummer (died: February 1, 2002)
- Gary Denbo - Born on December 9, 1960 - Baseball player (died: February 1, 2002)
- Lynn Jennings - Born on July 1, 1960 - Marathon runner, Middle-distance runner, and Long-distance runner (died: February 1, 2002)
- Adam Bernstein - Born on May 7, 1960 - Film director, Television director, Executive producer, Television producer, and Screenwriter (died: February 1, 2002)
- Allison McNeill - Born on September 26, 1959 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player - British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame (died: February 1, 2002)
- Michael E. Knight - Born on May 7, 1959 - Film actor, Television actor, and Actor (died: February 1, 2002)
- Jay Lapidus - Born on May 1, 1959 - Tennis player (died: February 1, 2002)
- Mary Chapin Carpenter - Born on February 21, 1958 - Recording artist, Street artist, Singer-songwriter, and Singer - Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year | "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award (died: February 1, 2002)
- Marjorie Williams - Born on January 13, 1958 - Journalist (died: January 16, 2005)
- Tony Franklin - Born on August 29, 1957 - American football player, and Head coach (died: January 16, 2005)
- Jim Smith - Born on August 4, 1957 - American football player, and Head coach (died: January 16, 2005)
- Isidoro Gitler - Born on August 2, 1957 - American football player, and Head coach (died: January 16, 2005)
- Alexander Wolff - Born on February 3, 1957 - Journalist (died: January 16, 2005)
- Michael Lederer - Born on July 9, 1956 - Novelist, Playwright, Poet, and Writer (died: January 16, 2005)
- Scott Kauffman - Born on February 15, 1956 - Manager (died: January 16, 2005)
- Chuck Henderson - Born on December 12, 1955 - Saxophonist, and Musician (died: January 16, 2005)
- George Mount - Born on September 14, 1955 - Sport cyclist - United States Bicycling Hall of Fame (died: January 16, 2005)
- Zonder Kennedy - Born on September 2, 1955 - Guitarist, and Singer-songwriter (died: January 16, 2005)
- Ann M. Martin - Born on August 12, 1955 - Novelist, Children's writer, and Writer (died: January 16, 2005)
- Robert Kraft - Born on February 4, 1955 - Film producer, Film score composer, Songwriter, Record producer, and Composer - Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay (died: January 16, 2005)
- Lars Hernquist - Born on December 14, 1954 - University teacher, Astrophysicist, and Astronomer - Buchalter Cosmology Prize | Gruber Prize in Cosmology (died: January 16, 2005)
- Greg Keatley - Born on September 12, 1953 - Baseball player (died: January 16, 2005)
- Nicholas Howe - Born on February 17, 1953 - Medievalist, and Writer - Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America | Guggenheim Fellowship (died: September 27, 2006)
- Shelley Smith - Born on October 25, 1952 - Television actor, Model, and Actor (died: August 8, 2023)
- Tremper Longman - Born on September 8, 1952 - Bible translator, Theologian, and Translator (died: August 8, 2023)
- Des McAnuff - Born on June 19, 1952 - Director, Theatrical director, Film director, and Music director - Drama League Award | Governor General's Performing Arts Award | Member of the Order of Canada | Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical | Laurence Olivier Award (died: August 8, 2023)
- Richard Erdman - Born on May 20, 1952 - Sculptor (died: August 8, 2023)
- Daniel Thomas Carr - Born on May 9, 1952 - Philanthropist, Equestrian, Classical pianist, and Real estate agent (died: April 15, 2020)
- Diane E. Meier - Born on April 15, 1952 - Geriatrician, Professor, and Physician - MacArthur Fellows Program (died: April 15, 2020)
- Betsy Wergin - Born on March 4, 1952 - Politician (died: April 15, 2020)
- William Eskridge - Born on October 27, 1951 - Professor, and Scientist - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: April 15, 2020)
- Dave Campbell - Born on September 3, 1951 - Baseball player (died: April 15, 2020)
- Michael A. Banks - Born on March 21, 1951 - Science fiction writer, Novelist, Editor, Biographer, and Writer (died: June 18, 2023)
- Trevor Josephson - Born on January 31, 1951 - Rower (died: June 18, 2023)
- Anne Warfield Rawls - Born on November 20, 1950 - Sociologist (died: June 18, 2023)
- Linda Hughes - Born on September 27, 1950 - Journalist (died: June 18, 2023)
- Paul Stam - Born on September 5, 1950 - Politician (died: June 18, 2023)
- John Katzenbach - Born on June 23, 1950 - Novelist, Journalist, Writer, and Screenwriter (died: June 18, 2023)
- Mercy Rooney - Born on June 21, 1950 - Model, and Playboy Playmate - Playboy Playmate of the Month (died: June 18, 2023)
- Don Caruth - Born on May 23, 1950 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: May 1, 2010)
- Harlan Butt - Born on March 30, 1950 - Enameler, Metalsmith, Artist, and Professor - Fellow of the American Craft Council (died: May 1, 2010)
- Elwyn Tinklenberg - Born on February 26, 1950 - Politician (died: May 1, 2010)
- Rory Block - Born on November 6, 1949 - Guitarist, Songwriter, and Singer - Blues Music Award (died: May 1, 2010)
- John Norquist - Born on October 22, 1949 - Politician (died: May 1, 2010)
- Malachi Thompson - Born on August 21, 1949 - Jazz musician (died: July 16, 2006)
- Bob Backlund - Born on August 14, 1949 - Professional wrestler, Amateur wrestler, and Actor - Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame | WWE Hall of Fame (died: July 16, 2006)
- Steve Benson - Born on June 14, 1949 - Psychologist, Poet, and Writer (died: July 16, 2006)
- Nick Young - Born on December 12, 1948 - Journalist (died: July 16, 2006)
- Todd Scully - Born on September 13, 1948 - Athletics competitor (died: September 6, 2021)
- Rod Grams - Born on February 4, 1948 - Journalist, Television presenter, Entrepreneur, and Politician (died: October 8, 2013)
- Jonathan Bonner - Born on November 12, 1947 - Artist (died: October 8, 2013)
- Tom Snow - Born on October 25, 1947 - Songwriter, and Composer (died: October 8, 2013)
- Dave Pedneau - Born on September 28, 1947 - Novelist, and Journalist (died: December 12, 1990)
- Greg Smith - Born on January 28, 1947 - Basketball player (died: December 12, 1990)
- Pete Raymond - Born on January 21, 1947 - Rower (died: December 12, 1990)
- H. Ward Jandl - Born on March 17, 1946 - Architectural historian, and Teacher (died: March 18, 1995)
- Dwight Smith - Born on August 27, 1945 - Basketball player (died: May 10, 1967)
- Charles Brenner - Born on March 18, 1945 - Bioinformatician, and Mathematician (died: May 10, 1967)
- Eddie Girdner - Born on February 27, 1945 - Bioinformatician, and Mathematician (died: May 10, 1967)
- Molly Bang - Born on December 29, 1943 - Children's writer, Illustrator, and Writer (died: May 10, 1967)
- Josh Taylor - Born on September 25, 1943 - Television actor, and Actor (died: May 10, 1967)
- Mike Cherry - Born on February 6, 1943 - Politician (died: February 21, 2024)
- Gilbert Lee Nelson - Born on October 5, 1942 - Politician (died: December 18, 2011)
- Thérèse Casadesus - Born on April 12, 1942 - Opera singer, and Teacher - Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms | Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (died: December 18, 2011)
- Phil Parmet - Born on March 7, 1942 - Cinematographer (died: December 18, 2011)
- Joseph Henry Condon - Born on February 15, 1942 - Computer scientist (died: January 2, 2012)
- Paul V. Niemeyer - Born on April 5, 1941 - Lawyer, and Judge (died: January 2, 2012)
- David Childs - Born on April 1, 1941 - Architect - Rome Prize (died: January 2, 2012)
- Robert Fernholz - Born on March 27, 1941 - Mathematician (died: January 2, 2012)
- Hugh W. Sloan, Jr. - Born on November 1, 1940 - Treasurer (died: January 2, 2012)
- Robert Stalnaker - Born on January 22, 1940 - Philosopher - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Guggenheim Fellowship (died: January 2, 2012)
- Tanny McDonald - Born on February 13, 1939 - Actor (died: January 25, 2004)
- W. Curtis Johnson - Born on February 11, 1939 - Biophysicist, Biochemist, and University teacher (died: July 28, 2021)
- Joe Ruklick - Born on August 3, 1938 - Basketball player (died: September 17, 2020)
- Walter Robert Fuchs - Born on March 18, 1937 - Author (died: July 21, 1976)
- Nina Baym - Born on June 14, 1936 - Literary scholar, Literary critic, and Journalist - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: June 15, 2018)
- Dave Niehaus - Born on February 19, 1935 - Sports commentator, Radio personality, and Announcer (died: November 10, 2010)
- Bevis Longstreth - Born on September 29, 1934 - Novelist (died: November 10, 2010)
- Robert M. Laughlin - Born on May 29, 1934 - Anthropologist, Ethnologist, and Curator (died: May 28, 2020)
- Donald H. Lindsley - Born on May 22, 1934 - Geologist - Roebling Medal (died: May 28, 2020)
- W. Michael O'Fallon - Born on March 7, 1934 - Biostatistician, Statistician, and University teacher - Fellow of the American Statistical Association (died: February 19, 2022)
- Kathryn Hays - Born on July 26, 1933 - Television actor, and Actor (died: March 25, 2022)
- Henry B. Eyring - Born on May 31, 1933 - Physicist, and Priest (died: March 25, 2022)
- Billy Garrett - Born on April 24, 1933 - Formula One driver, Racing driver, and Engineer (died: February 15, 1999)
- James C. Thomson, Jr. - Born on September 14, 1931 - Journalist, Historian, and Writer (died: August 11, 2002)
- John McPhee - Born on March 8, 1931 - Academic, and Writer - John Wesley Powell Award | Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism | George Polk Award | John Burroughs Medal | Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction (died: August 11, 2002)
- Richard Whittaker - Born on March 3, 1931 - Journalist, Politician, and Lawyer (died: September 19, 2001)
- Charlie Logg - Born on February 24, 1931 - Rower (died: September 19, 2001)
- Barclay Moon Newman - Born on February 22, 1931 - Rower (died: December 7, 2020)
- Kerry Downes - Born on December 8, 1930 - Art historian, and Historian (died: August 11, 2019)
- Curly Putman - Born on November 20, 1930 - Songwriter, and Singer (died: October 30, 2016)
- William Dyke - Born on April 25, 1930 - Politician, Lawyer, and Judge (died: March 10, 2016)
- Ann Wheeler Harnwell Ashmead - Born on October 7, 1929 - Archaeologist, and Classical scholar (died: March 10, 2016)
- Stanley S. Bergen, Jr. - Born on May 2, 1929 - Physician (died: April 24, 2019)
- Vera Kistiakowsky - Born on September 9, 1928 - Physicist (died: December 11, 2021)
- Greta A. Fryxell - Born on November 21, 1926 - Phycologist, Botanist, and Biologist (died: January 1, 2017)
- Donald P. Lay - Born on August 24, 1926 - Judge (died: April 29, 2007)
- Charles Lisanby - Born on January 22, 1924 - Designer (died: August 23, 2013)
- Jill Elgin - Born on January 13, 1923 - Comics artist (died: January 25, 2005)
- John Stiegman - Born on December 16, 1922 - Head coach (died: October 31, 2006)
- Lacey Baldwin Smith - Born on October 3, 1922 - Historian - Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature | Guggenheim Fellowship (died: September 8, 2013)
- George Dement - Born on January 23, 1922 - Politician, and Businessperson (died: January 12, 2014)
- Warren G. Harding - Born on January 8, 1921 - Politician (died: April 2, 2005)
- Robert J. Odegard - Born on December 22, 1920 - Politician (died: September 20, 2013)
- Keith Eubank - Born on December 8, 1920 - Editor, Professor, and Writer (died: August 3, 2011)
- James Isbell Armstrong - Born on April 20, 1919 - Academic - Bronze Star Medal (died: December 16, 2013)
- Carl A. Wiley - Born on December 30, 1918 - Mathematician (died: April 21, 1985)
- Jackie Sullivan - Born on February 22, 1918 - Baseball player (died: October 15, 1992)
- Albert Irwin - Born on October 1, 1917 - Athlete (died: January 22, 2006)
- Henry A. Rosso - Born on June 3, 1917 - Athlete (died: February 1, 1999)
- Russ Derry - Born on October 7, 1916 - Baseball player (died: October 26, 2004)
- Conley Snidow - Born on April 26, 1916 - American football player (died: October 6, 2007)
- Earl Wheby - Born on December 12, 1915 - American football player (died: March 27, 2004)
- Paul Kell - Born on July 8, 1915 - American football player (died: May 18, 1977)
- Casey Jones - Born on June 14, 1915 - Politician (died: April 2, 2002)
- Gordon Lionel Gibson - Born on March 7, 1913 - Politician (died: February 17, 1998)
- William Bascom - Born on May 23, 1912 - Anthropologist, and Curator (died: September 11, 1981)
- Virgil Fox - Born on May 3, 1912 - Music teacher, Organist, and Composer (died: October 25, 1980)
- Willard R. Laughon - Born on January 29, 1911 - Music teacher, Organist, and Composer (died: June 5, 1999)
- Garrett Birkhoff - Born on January 19, 1911 - University teacher, and Mathematician - Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico | Paul R. Halmos - Lester R. Ford Awards | Guggenheim Fellowship | George David Birkhoff Prize (died: November 22, 1996)
- Rachel Lambert Mellon - Born on August 9, 1910 - Art collector, Designer, and Landscape architect - Veitch Memorial Medal (died: March 17, 2014)
- Douglas Spencer - Born on February 10, 1910 - Film actor, and Actor (died: October 6, 1960)
- Whitney Darrow, Jr. - Born on August 22, 1909 - Cartoonist, and Illustrator (died: August 10, 1999)
- John B. Irwin - Born on July 7, 1909 - Astronomer - Fulbright Prize | Guggenheim Fellowship (died: April 20, 1997)
- Jacob D. Beam - Born on March 24, 1908 - Diplomat (died: August 16, 1993)
- The Amazing Criswell - Born on August 7, 1907 - Film actor, Writer, and Actor (died: October 4, 1982)
- J. D. Grey - Born on December 18, 1906 - Writer (died: July 26, 1985)
- William Warner Bishop, Jr. - Born on June 10, 1906 - University teacher, Jurist, and Judge (died: December 29, 1987)
- Don Mitchell - Born on May 15, 1905 - Politician (died: December 29, 1987)
- Donald Lambert - Born on February 12, 1904 - Jazz musician, and Pianist (died: May 8, 1962)
- John Van Antwerp Fine - Born on December 3, 1903 - Classical philologist, University teacher, and Historian (died: January 17, 1987)