Detroit

Famous Citizens

The Motor City is well known for its automotive legends and musicians. The following people also call Detroit their hometown:

Charles Lindbergh (1902–74), airmail pilot who achieved worldwide fame by making the first non-stop solo transatlantic flight.

Ralph J. Bunche (1904–71), diplomat, United Nations mediator, winner of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize.

Francis Ford Coppola (b. 1939), film director and producer.

Ed McMahon (b. 1923), television personality.

Singers Diana Ross (b. 1944), William "Smokey" Robinson (b. 1940), and Bob Seger (b. 1945).

Singer-actresses Madonna (Madonna Louise Ciccone, b.1959) and Della Reese (b. 1932).

Actors George C. Scott (1927–99) and Tom Selleck (b. 1945).

Robin Williams (b. 1952), actor and comedian.

Sports figures who had notable careers in Detroit include:

Joe Louis (Joseph Louis Barrow, b. Alabama, 1914–81), heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 to 1949.

Baseball Hall of Famer Al Kaline (b. Maryland, 1934), a Detroit Tigers star.