People from Shaker Heights, Ohio
Adrien Clarke
Adrien Carlton Clarke is an American football guard for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League.
Adrien Carlton Clarke is an American football guard for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League.
Al Lerner
Alfred "Al" Lerner (May 8, 1933—October 23, 2002) was an American businessman and philanthropist.
Alfred "Al" Lerner (May 8, 1933—October 23, 2002) was an American businessman and philanthropist.
Alan Safier
Alan Safier (born June 3, 1949, Cleveland, Ohio) is an American stage, television, and voice-over actor, as well as a singer and recording artist, who is currently touring the United States as G...
Alan Safier (born June 3, 1949, Cleveland, Ohio) is an American stage, television, and voice-over actor, as well as a singer and recording artist, who is currently touring the United States as G...
Alan Schechter (film producer)
Alan Schechter was an action movie producer best known for his trademark style of "Low budget films with big budget effects.
Alan Schechter was an action movie producer best known for his trademark style of "Low budget films with big budget effects.
Andy Borowitz
Andy Borowitz is a comedian and New York Times bestselling author who won the first National Press Club award for humor, and is known for creating the satirical website the Borowitz Report.
Andy Borowitz is a comedian and New York Times bestselling author who won the first National Press Club award for humor, and is known for creating the satirical website the Borowitz Report.
Ben Simon
Benjamin Clarke Simon (born June 14, 1978) is an American former professional ice hockey player who last played with the Sheffield Steelers of the Elite Ice Hockey League during the 2010-11 season.
Benjamin Clarke Simon (born June 14, 1978) is an American former professional ice hockey player who last played with the Sheffield Steelers of the Elite Ice Hockey League during the 2010-11 season.
Bill Mason (jewel thief)
Bill Mason (born 1940 in Hundred, West Virginia) is an American jewel thief who, in his autobiography Confessions of a Master Jewel Thief, avers that he has stolen $35,000,000 in property fr...
Bill Mason (born 1940 in Hundred, West Virginia) is an American jewel thief who, in his autobiography Confessions of a Master Jewel Thief, avers that he has stolen $35,000,000 in property fr...
Bob Switzer
Robert C. Switzer usually known as Bob Switzer (19 May 1914 — 20 August 1997) was the co-inventor along with his brother Joe Switzer of the first fluorescent paint which he called "Day-Glo".
Robert C. Switzer usually known as Bob Switzer (19 May 1914 — 20 August 1997) was the co-inventor along with his brother Joe Switzer of the first fluorescent paint which he called "Day-Glo".
Bruce Cole
Bruce Cole is the President and CEO of the American Revolution Center, the world's first museum and education center dedicated to teaching the story of the American Revolution.
Bruce Cole is the President and CEO of the American Revolution Center, the world's first museum and education center dedicated to teaching the story of the American Revolution.
Campy Russell
Michael Campanella Russell (born January 12, 1952 in Jackson, Tennessee), nicknamed Campy, is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. He played the forward position for the Cle...
Michael Campanella Russell (born January 12, 1952 in Jackson, Tennessee), nicknamed Campy, is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. He played the forward position for the Cle...
Caroline Hoxby
Caroline Minter Hoxby is a labor and public economist whose research focuses on issues in education and local public economics.
Caroline Minter Hoxby is a labor and public economist whose research focuses on issues in education and local public economics.
Carter Bays
Carter Bays is an American television writer.
Carter Bays is an American television writer.
Cheri Dennis
Cheri Dennis (born August 7, 1979, Cleveland, Ohio) is an American singer, signed to Bad Boy Records.
Cheri Dennis (born August 7, 1979, Cleveland, Ohio) is an American singer, signed to Bad Boy Records.
Chris Rose
Christopher Rose (born January 27, 1971 in Shaker Heights, Ohio) is an American sportscaster.
Christopher Rose (born January 27, 1971 in Shaker Heights, Ohio) is an American sportscaster.
Constance Cook
Constance E. Cook (August 17, 1919 – January 20, 2009) was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New York State Assembly, where she co-authored a bill signed into law t...
Constance E. Cook (August 17, 1919 – January 20, 2009) was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New York State Assembly, where she co-authored a bill signed into law t...
Creighton Miller
Creighton Miller (born September 26, 1922 - died May, 22 2002) was an American football player.
Creighton Miller (born September 26, 1922 - died May, 22 2002) was an American football player.
Danesha Adams
Danesha Adams is an American soccer forward and midfielder currently playing for Medkila IL in Norway's Toppserien.
Danesha Adams is an American soccer forward and midfielder currently playing for Medkila IL in Norway's Toppserien.
Daniel Vovak
Daniel "The Wig Man" Vovak (May 15, 1972 May 21, 2011) was a comedy writer and satirist perhaps best known for his tongue-in-cheek political Republican candidacies and for The Blue Dress, a ...
Daniel "The Wig Man" Vovak (May 15, 1972 May 21, 2011) was a comedy writer and satirist perhaps best known for his tongue-in-cheek political Republican candidacies and for The Blue Dress, a ...
Danny Ferry
Daniel John Willard "Danny" Ferry (born October 17, 1966) is a retired American professional basketball player and the Vice President of Basketball Operations for the San Antonio Spurs of the Na...
Daniel John Willard "Danny" Ferry (born October 17, 1966) is a retired American professional basketball player and the Vice President of Basketball Operations for the San Antonio Spurs of the Na...
David Icove
David J. Icove, is a former Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Academy Instructor and one of the first criminal profilers to specialize in the apprehension of serial arsonists and bombers.
David J. Icove, is a former Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Academy Instructor and one of the first criminal profilers to specialize in the apprehension of serial arsonists and bombers.
David Mark Berger
David Mark Berger (June 24, 1944 – September 6, 1972) was an American-born weightlifter for the Israeli Olympic team in 1972.
David Mark Berger (June 24, 1944 – September 6, 1972) was an American-born weightlifter for the Israeli Olympic team in 1972.
David Pogue
David Welch Pogue (born March 9, 1963) is an American technology writer, technology columnist and commentator.
David Welch Pogue (born March 9, 1963) is an American technology writer, technology columnist and commentator.
David Spero
David Spero was a "rock-radio pioneer" in the 1970s and is a "high-profile" music manager and owner of the Cleveland office of Alliance Artists Ltd.
David Spero was a "rock-radio pioneer" in the 1970s and is a "high-profile" music manager and owner of the Cleveland office of Alliance Artists Ltd.
David Wain
David Benjamin Wain (born August 1, 1969) is an American comedian, writer, actor and director.
David Benjamin Wain (born August 1, 1969) is an American comedian, writer, actor and director.
Dorothy Hart
Dorothy Hart (April 4, 1922 - July 11, 2004) was an American screen actress, known mostly for her supporting roles.
Dorothy Hart (April 4, 1922 - July 11, 2004) was an American screen actress, known mostly for her supporting roles.
Erick Anderson
Erick Scott Anderson (born October 7, 1968) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League.
Erick Scott Anderson (born October 7, 1968) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League.
Fred Willard
Fred Willard (born September 18, 1939) is an American actor, comedian, and voice over actor, best known for his improvisational comedy skills.
Fred Willard (born September 18, 1939) is an American actor, comedian, and voice over actor, best known for his improvisational comedy skills.
Gary Cohn (businessman)
Gary D. Cohn is President and COO of investment banking and securities firm Goldman Sachs.
Gary D. Cohn is President and COO of investment banking and securities firm Goldman Sachs.
Gordon Macklin
Gordon S. Macklin (1928 - January 30, 2007) was an American businessman.
Gordon S. Macklin (1928 - January 30, 2007) was an American businessman.
Greg Pruitt, Jr.
Greg Pruitt Jr. is a running back for the Baltimore Ravens professional football team.
Greg Pruitt Jr. is a running back for the Baltimore Ravens professional football team.
Griff Allen
The diverse career of Griff Allen includes being a motorsports broadcaster, engineer/inventor, actor/performer, on-site announcer/emcee, and communications/media skills trainer.
The diverse career of Griff Allen includes being a motorsports broadcaster, engineer/inventor, actor/performer, on-site announcer/emcee, and communications/media skills trainer.
James Emery (musician)
James Emery (b. December 21, 1951, Youngstown, Ohio) is an American jazz guitarist.
James Emery (b. December 21, 1951, Youngstown, Ohio) is an American jazz guitarist.
James Frey
James Christopher Frey (born September 12, 1969) is an American writer.
James Christopher Frey (born September 12, 1969) is an American writer.
Jamey Haddad
Jamey George Haddad (born Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 1952) is an American percussionist working primarily in the fields of jazz and world music, and specializing in hand drums.
Jamey George Haddad (born Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 1952) is an American percussionist working primarily in the fields of jazz and world music, and specializing in hand drums.
Jamie Babbit
Jamie Babbit (born November 16, 1970) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter.
Jamie Babbit (born November 16, 1970) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter.
Jeff Gerth
Jeff Gerth is a former investigative reporter for The New York Times who has written lengthy, probing stories that drew both praise and criticism.
Jeff Gerth is a former investigative reporter for The New York Times who has written lengthy, probing stories that drew both praise and criticism.
Jerry Heller
Jerry Heller (born October 6, 1940) is best known for managing West Coast rap group N.W.A. and rapper Eazy-E. He is co-founder and CEO of Ruthless Records.
Jerry Heller (born October 6, 1940) is best known for managing West Coast rap group N.W.A. and rapper Eazy-E. He is co-founder and CEO of Ruthless Records.
Joe Solo
Joe Solo (born as Douglas Allen Klein on September 19, 1966) is an American record producer, songwriter, film /TV composer and musician.
Joe Solo (born as Douglas Allen Klein on September 19, 1966) is an American record producer, songwriter, film /TV composer and musician.
John Bixler
John Bixler was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio with his identical twin brother, professional musician, Patrick Bixler.
John Bixler was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio with his identical twin brother, professional musician, Patrick Bixler.
Judith Butler
Judith Butler (born February 24, 1956) is an American post-structuralist philosopher, who has contributed to the fields of feminism, queer theory, political philosophy, and ethics.
Judith Butler (born February 24, 1956) is an American post-structuralist philosopher, who has contributed to the fields of feminism, queer theory, political philosophy, and ethics.
Keith Black
Keith L. Black (born September 13, 1957) is an American neurosurgeon specialising in the treatment of brain tumors and a prolific campaigner for funding of cancer treatment.
Keith L. Black (born September 13, 1957) is an American neurosurgeon specialising in the treatment of brain tumors and a prolific campaigner for funding of cancer treatment.
Kid Cudi
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor.
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor.
Kym Whitley
Kym Elizabeth Whitley (born June 7, 1961) is an American actress and comedienne.
Kym Elizabeth Whitley (born June 7, 1961) is an American actress and comedienne.
Lance Mason
Lance T. Mason is a judge for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.
Lance T. Mason is a judge for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.
Laurel J. Richie
Laurel J. Richie is the current president of the Women's National Basketball Association.
Laurel J. Richie is the current president of the Women's National Basketball Association.
Lee Fisher
Lee Fisher (born August 7, 1951) was the 64th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, who served with Governor Ted Strickland from 2007 until 2011.
Lee Fisher (born August 7, 1951) was the 64th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, who served with Governor Ted Strickland from 2007 until 2011.
Machine Gun Kelly (rapper)
Richard Colson Baker, better known by his stage name Machine Gun Kelly, is an American rapper.
Richard Colson Baker, better known by his stage name Machine Gun Kelly, is an American rapper.
Marc Dann
Marc Dann (born March 12, 1962, in Evanston, Illinois, is an American politician of the Democratic Party.
Marc Dann (born March 12, 1962, in Evanston, Illinois, is an American politician of the Democratic Party.
Margaret Hamilton
Margaret Hamilton was an American film actress known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
Margaret Hamilton was an American film actress known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
Marisa Silver
Marisa Silver (April 23, 1960 - ) is an American author, screenwriter and film director.
Marisa Silver (April 23, 1960 - ) is an American author, screenwriter and film director.
Mark Ratner
Mark A. Ratner (b. 1942, Cleveland) is Morrison Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University.
Mark A. Ratner (b. 1942, Cleveland) is Morrison Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University.
Marlene Sanders
Marlene Sanders was born on January 10, 1931.
Marlene Sanders was born on January 10, 1931.
Martha Chase
Martha Cowles Chase (November 30, 1927 – August 8, 2003), also known as Martha C. Epstein, was an American geneticist famously known for being a member of the 1952 team which experim...
Martha Cowles Chase (November 30, 1927 – August 8, 2003), also known as Martha C. Epstein, was an American geneticist famously known for being a member of the 1952 team which experim...
Matt Guerrier
Matthew Olson Guerrier (born August 2, 1978, in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Matthew Olson Guerrier (born August 2, 1978, in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Matthew Luckiesh
Matthew Luckiesh DSc, DE, (September 14, 1883 Maquoketa, Iowa–November 2, 1967 Shaker Heights, Ohio) was a physicist and, as the Director of General Electric's Lighting Research Laboratory...
Matthew Luckiesh DSc, DE, (September 14, 1883 Maquoketa, Iowa–November 2, 1967 Shaker Heights, Ohio) was a physicist and, as the Director of General Electric's Lighting Research Laboratory...
Maurice Goldman
Maurice Goldman (1910-1984) is an internationally known composer and conductor.
Maurice Goldman (1910-1984) is an internationally known composer and conductor.
Michael McElroy (actor)
Michael McElroy is an American musical theatre actor, singer and music director.
Michael McElroy is an American musical theatre actor, singer and music director.
Michael Ratner
Michael Ratner (born 1943, Cleveland, Ohio) is an attorney, president of the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), a non-profit human rights litigation organization based in New York, New York...
Michael Ratner (born 1943, Cleveland, Ohio) is an attorney, president of the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), a non-profit human rights litigation organization based in New York, New York...
Michael Scharf
Michael P. Scharf (born April 25, 1963 in Shaker Heights, Ohio) is the John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Professor of Law, Director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center at Case We...
Michael P. Scharf (born April 25, 1963 in Shaker Heights, Ohio) is the John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Professor of Law, Director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center at Case We...
Michelle Federer
Michelle Federer (born December 5, 1973) is an American theatre and film actress.
Michelle Federer (born December 5, 1973) is an American theatre and film actress.
Milton A. Wolf
Milton Albert Wolf (May 29, 1924 – May 19, 2005) was an American real estate developer from Cleveland, Ohio.
Milton Albert Wolf (May 29, 1924 – May 19, 2005) was an American real estate developer from Cleveland, Ohio.
Molly Shannon
Molly Helen Shannon is an American comic actress best known for her work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995–2001 and for starring in the films Superstar and Year of the ...
Molly Helen Shannon is an American comic actress best known for her work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995–2001 and for starring in the films Superstar and Year of the ...
Nate Clements
Nathan D. Clements is an American football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.
Nathan D. Clements is an American football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.
Newton D. Baker
Newton Diehl Baker, Jr. (December 3, 1871 – December 25, 1937) was an American politician who belonged to the Democratic Party.
Newton Diehl Baker, Jr. (December 3, 1871 – December 25, 1937) was an American politician who belonged to the Democratic Party.
Paul Jones (judge)
Paul Jones (November 4, 1880 – August 4, 1965) was an American football player and coach and United States federal judge.
Paul Jones (November 4, 1880 – August 4, 1965) was an American football player and coach and United States federal judge.
Paul Newman
Paul Leonard Newman (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008) was an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, professional racing driver and auto racing enthusiast.
Paul Leonard Newman (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008) was an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, professional racing driver and auto racing enthusiast.
Paula Jai Parker
Paula Jai Parker (born August 19, 1969) is an American actress and comedian.
Paula Jai Parker (born August 19, 1969) is an American actress and comedian.
Peter Bergman (comedian)
Peter Paul Bergman is an American writer and comedian, best known as a member of The Firesign Theatre.
Peter Paul Bergman is an American writer and comedian, best known as a member of The Firesign Theatre.
Peter Lawson Jones
Peter Lawson Jones is an African American politician of the Democratic party.
Peter Lawson Jones is an African American politician of the Democratic party.
Ralph and Terry Kovel
Ralph and Terry Kovel's passion for collecting antiques started on their Bermuda honeymoon in 1950.
Ralph and Terry Kovel's passion for collecting antiques started on their Bermuda honeymoon in 1950.
Ralph Kohl
Ralph Anson Kohl (August 21, 1923 – June 11, 1997) was an American football player, coach and scout.
Ralph Anson Kohl (August 21, 1923 – June 11, 1997) was an American football player, coach and scout.
Ralph Kovel
Ralph Mallory Kovel (20 August 1920 – 28 August 2008) was an American author of 97 books and guides to antiques, co-authored with his wife, Terry Kovel.
Ralph Mallory Kovel (20 August 1920 – 28 August 2008) was an American author of 97 books and guides to antiques, co-authored with his wife, Terry Kovel.
Richard J. Green
Richard J. Green (b. 1964, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American chemist known for his work against Holocaust denial.
Richard J. Green (b. 1964, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American chemist known for his work against Holocaust denial.
Robert J. White
Robert Joseph White (January 21, 1926 – September 16, 2010) was an American surgeon, best known for his head transplants on monkeys.
Robert Joseph White (January 21, 1926 – September 16, 2010) was an American surgeon, best known for his head transplants on monkeys.
Roger Penske
Roger S. Penske (born February 20, 1937, in Shaker Heights, Ohio) is the owner of the automobile racing team Penske Racing, the Penske Corporation, and other automotive related businesses.
Roger S. Penske (born February 20, 1937, in Shaker Heights, Ohio) is the owner of the automobile racing team Penske Racing, the Penske Corporation, and other automotive related businesses.
Scott Savol
Scott Thomas Savol (born April 30, 1976) is an American singer and was the 5th place finalist on the fourth season of American Idol.
Scott Thomas Savol (born April 30, 1976) is an American singer and was the 5th place finalist on the fourth season of American Idol.
Sean Levert
Sean Levert (September 28, 1968 – March 30, 2008) was an American R&B singer.
Sean Levert (September 28, 1968 – March 30, 2008) was an American R&B singer.
Sidney M. Wolfe
Sidney M. Wolfe M.D is a physician and presently the director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group, a consumer and health advocacy lobbying group.
Sidney M. Wolfe M.D is a physician and presently the director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group, a consumer and health advocacy lobbying group.
Stuart Goldman
Stuart Goldman is a highly controversial journalist, author and screenwriter.
Stuart Goldman is a highly controversial journalist, author and screenwriter.
Tom Griswold
Thomas Bruce "Tom" Griswold (born April 22, 1953) co-hosts the radio show The Bob & Tom Show together with Bob Kevoian, Kristi Lee, and Chick McGee.
Thomas Bruce "Tom" Griswold (born April 22, 1953) co-hosts the radio show The Bob & Tom Show together with Bob Kevoian, Kristi Lee, and Chick McGee.
Trey Diggz
Trey Diggz (born July 13, 1986), better known by his stage name Trey is an American rapper, producer and actor.
Trey Diggz (born July 13, 1986), better known by his stage name Trey is an American rapper, producer and actor.
Ward Cleaver
Ward Cleaver is a fictional character in the American television sitcom Leave It to Beaver.
Ward Cleaver is a fictional character in the American television sitcom Leave It to Beaver.
Wat T. Cluverius IV
Wat Tyler Cluverius IV (December 4, 1934 – February 14, 2010) was a United States diplomat with a focus on the Middle East.
Wat Tyler Cluverius IV (December 4, 1934 – February 14, 2010) was a United States diplomat with a focus on the Middle East.
William R. Van Aken
William Russell Van Aken (December 1, 1912 – September 28, 1993) was an American lawyer and politician from Ohio.
William Russell Van Aken (December 1, 1912 – September 28, 1993) was an American lawyer and politician from Ohio.
Zelma Watson George
Zelma Watson George (December 8, 1903 - July 3, 1994) is a well known African American philanthropist who is famous for being an alternate in the United Nations General Assembly and, as a headli...
Zelma Watson George (December 8, 1903 - July 3, 1994) is a well known African American philanthropist who is famous for being an alternate in the United Nations General Assembly and, as a headli...
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