List of people from Miami, Florida

The following is a list of notable people who were born or who live in the city of Miami, Florida.

Actors

* Sidney Poitier, Academy Award-winning actor.
* Ben Vereen
* Don Johnson, Miami Vice
* Philip Michael Thomas, Miami Vice
* Edward James Olmos, Miami Vice
* Michael Flessas, Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) winning film Dancer in the Dark.
* Andy García, born in Cuba, but moved to the United States at the age of 5.
* Victoria Jackson, actress, comedian, and ex-Saturday Night Live performer
* Eva Mendes, actress
* Dwayne Johnson, former wrestler and former UM linebacker

Musicians and singers

* Yngwie Malmsteen, Swedish-born heavy metal guitarist now resides in Miami with his family
* Syesha Mercado
* David Archuleta
* DJ Craze, Nicaraguan American, only DJ in history to win 3 consecutive World DMC Champion titles.
* Harry Wayne Casey, better known as "KC" of KC and the Sunshine Band
* Ky-Mani Marley Reggae Singer, Actor, and son of Bob Marley
* Betty Wright, Soul music and R&B singer
* Bombshell, singer-songwriter and also the daughter of Betty Wright
* Gloria Estefan, Latin pop singer-songwriter
* Sage Francis, alternative hip hop artist
* George McCrae, soul music singer
* Jon Secada Latin pop singer
* Enrique Iglesias Latin pop singer
* Scott Storch hip hop producer
* Pitbull, Cuban American rapper
* Trick Daddy, rapper
* Smitty, rapper
* Rick Ross, rapper
* Marion Williams, gospel music singer
* Marc Anthony, Latin pop singer
* Ricky Martin, Latin pop singer
* Celia Cruz, salsa music singer
* Trina, rapper
* 2 Live Crew, rap group
* Jacki-O, rapper
* Atticus, Band
* Deborah Harry, singer of Blondie
* Samuel David Moore of Sam & Dave
* Pretty Ricky , a rap/R&B group.
* Otto Von Schirach, Electronic Musician
* Cool and Dre, a team of hip hop producers.
* Tego Calderón, rapper born in Puerto Rico who moved to and attended high school in Miami.
* DJ Uncle Al, local hip hop DJ
* Luke Skyywalker, better known as Uncle Luke
* Iron & Wine, folk rock singer-songwriter (real name: Sam Beam)
* Sammie, R&B singer
* Stevie B, freestyle music singer
* Expose, freestyle group
* Will to Power, freestyle group
* DJ Laz, rapper/ DJ
* Jessica Sutta [singer] member of The Pussycat Dolls
* Timbaland

Politics

* Manny Diaz, mayor of Miami.
* Bob Graham, U.S. Senator and former governor of Florida.
* Armando Gutierrez, Famous Political Activist.
* Janet Reno, former U.S. Attorney General in the Clinton Administration.
* Julia Tuttle, "Mother of Miami", one of the founders of the city in 1896.
* Gerard Latortue, Prime Minister of Haiti.
* Bob Rubin, former Treasury Secretary in the Clinton Administration.
* Bill Nelson, U.S. Senator of Florida

ports

*Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) - Professional Wrestler
* Glencoffe Johnson, former World Light Heavyweight boxing champion
* Ricky Gutiérrez, former major league baseball player
* Derrick Thomas, late NFL linebacker who was a member of the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
* Bobby Allison and family; NASCAR drivers
* José Canseco, former baseball player (born in Cuba, moved to Miami as an infant).
* Bobby Johns, NASCAR driver
* Chad Ocho Cinco, current NFL wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.
* Sean Taylor, former NFL free safety for the Washington Redskins.
*Alex Rodriguez, major league baseball player who was born in New York City, but moved to Miami as a child.
*Anthony Mason, former NBA basketball player.
*Willis McGahee, current NFL running back for the Baltimore Ravens.
*Dan Morgan, current NFL linebacker for the Saints.
*Santana Moss, current NFL wide receiver for the Washington Redskins.
*Sinorice Moss, current NFL wide receiver for the New York Giants.
*Michael Irvin, former NFL wide receiver and current ESPN football analyst.
*Asante Samuel, current NFL cornerback for the New England Patriots.
*Issac Bruce, current NFL wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams.
*Brian Piccolo, late professional football player who played for the Chicago Bears.
*Stockar McDougle, current NFL offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
*Mike Mularkey, current NFL coach for the Miami Dolphins.
*Mitch Richmond, former NBA basketball player.
*Frank Gore, current NFL running back for the San Francisco 49ers.
*Andre Johnson, current NFL wide receiver for the Houston Texans.
*Bennie Blades, former NFL free safety for the Detroit Lions.
*Brian Blades, former NFL wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
*Antrel Rolle, current NFL cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.
*Davin Joseph, current NFL offensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
*Jonathan Vilma, current NFL linebacker for the New Orleans Saints.
*Drew Rosenhaus, current NFL agent for players such as Chad Johnson and Terrell Owens.
*Steve Carlton, Hall of Fame baseball player.
*Udonis Haslem, current NBA basketball player for the Miami Heat.
*Eddie Jones, current NBA basketball player for the Miami Heat.
*Elvis Dumervil, current NFL defensive end for the Denver Broncos.
*Jerome McDougle, current NFL defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles.
*Vernon Carey, current NFL offensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins.
*Duane Starks, current NFL cornerback for the Oakland Raiders.
*Mike Rumph, current NFL free safety for the Washington Redskins.
*William Joseph, current NFL defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders.
*Stanley McClover, current NFL defensive end for the Carolina Panthers.
*Carlos Joseph, current NFL offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
*Roscoe Parrish, current NFL wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills.
*Chris Myers, current NFL offensive lineman for the Denver Broncos.
*Nate Webster, current NFL linebacker for the Denver Broncos.
*Ottis Anderson, former NFL running back that was Super Bowl XXV MVP.
*Joaquin Gonzalez, former NFL offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts.
*Darrell McClover, current NFL linebacker for the New York Jets.
*Rashad Butler, current NFL offensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers.
*Terry Cousin, current NFL cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
*Steve Spurrier, current head football coach at the University of South Carolina.
*Samari Rolle, current NFL cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens.
*Antonio Bryant, current NFL wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
*Vernand Morency, current NFL running back for the Green Bay Packers.
*Travis Daniels, current NFL cornerback for the Miami Dolphins.
*Steve Blake, current NBA point guard for the Denver Nuggets.
*Atari Bigby, current NFL strong safety for the Green Bay Packers.
*Blue Adams, current NFL cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
*Marquand Manuel, current NFL strong safety for the Green Bay Packers.
*Jamaal Jackson, current NFL offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles.
*Steve Hutchinson, current NFL offensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings.
*Al Harris, current NFL cornerback for the Green Bay Packers.
*Mike McKenzie, current NFL cornerback for the New Orleans Saints .
*Keyon Dooling, current NBA guard for the Orlando Magic
*Carlos Arroyo, current NBA guard for the Orlando Magic
*Raja Bell, current NBA guard for the Phoenix Suns
*Mike Lowell, current MLB infielder for the Boston Red Sox
*Troy Davis, former NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints
*Steve Emtman, former NFL offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts
*Ted Hendricks, former Hall of Fame NFL linebacker
*Charles Johnson, former MLB catcher
*Andre Dawson, former MLB outfielder
*Shannon Stewart , current MLB outfielder with the Oakland A's
*Goldberg , former wrestler
*Iván Rodríguez , current MLB catcher for the Detroit Tigers
*Marcus Hudson , current NFL defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers
*Trevor Ariza , current NBA small forward for the Los Angeles Lakers
*Kevin Smith (running back) , Former University of Central Florida Running Back. 2008 Draft pick for the Detroit Lions.
*James Jones , current NBA small forward for the Miami Heat.

Writers

* Geoffrey Philp, poet.
* Marjory Stoneman Douglas, famous conservationist and writer of fiction and non-fiction.
* Carl Hiaasen, notable contemporary novelist and former Miami Herald writer originally from Plantation, Florida.
* Dan Le Batard, columnist and radio show host.
* Dave Barry, writer and columnist.
* Chris Myers, is a sportscaster and host of "The Chris Myers Interview".
* Dr. Ferdie Pacheco [http://www.ferdiepacheco.com] , "The Fight Doctor", 25 years as Mohammad Ali's cornerman/doctor, TV sports figure, artist, writer.

Miscellaneous

* William Calley, war criminal
* Black Chiney, Jamaican sound system
* Kyan Douglas, star of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"
* Don Francisco, TV host
* Tiffany Richardson, contestant of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4, currently signed with Ford Models
* Jonathan James, youngest person ever to be incarcerated for cybercrime in the United States
* Ondi Timoner, film director
* Dayanara Torres, actress
* Brett Ratner, director of the "Rush Hour" films.
* James Rhine, model and reality television star of CBS's Big Brother
* Blake Ross, co-founder of Mozilla Firefox
* Robert Law Weed, architect
* Osman Mondragon, lexus of kendall