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Plymouth's Most Famous Citizens
Who is the most prominent Plymouth citizen of all time?
Politicians, athletes and musicians all have ties to Plymouth. Who do you think is the most prominent Plymouth citizen of all time?
Let us know in the comments. Also let us know if you have ever seen any famous residents around town.
Here is a list of notable residents that either once lived in Plymouth or currently live here. This list was compiled by wikipedia.org:
- Chris Alberghini, television producer-writer, born in Plymouth[102]
- Oliver Ames, Jr. (1807–1877), railroad official, former resident of Plymouth[103]
- John Bartlett, publisher of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, born in Plymouth[104]
- Amy Lynn Baxter, adult film star, born in Plymouth[105]
- Jamie P. Chandler, political commentator and author, born in Plymouth[106]
- David Chokachi, actor, born in Plymouth[107]
- Ken Coleman, sportscaster, died in Plymouth[108]
- Nancy Darsch, WNBA Coach, current resident of Plymouth
- Thomas Davee, United States Representative from Maine, born in Plymouth[109]
- Gary DiSarcina, former shortstop for the California Angels and manager of the single-A team Lowell Spinners, currently resides in Plymouth.
- Dave Farrell, bassist with Linkin Park, born in Plymouth[110]
- Peter J. Gomes, preacher and theologian at Harvard Divinity School, resident of Plymouth[111]
- Glen Gray, saxophonist, leader of the Casa Loma Orchestra, born in Plymouth[112]
- Dick Gregory, comedian, activist and nutritionist, current resident of Plymouth[113]
- Pee Wee Hunt, trombonist and co-founder of the Casa Loma Orchestra, died in Plymouth[114]
- Frederic Augustus Lucas (1852–1929), Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences museum director, author of many scientific papers, born in Plymouth[115]
- David Maraghy, Ceo of Sports Management International, LC. was born in Plymouth.
- Aaron Matson (1770–1855), a United States Representative from New Hampshire, born in Plymouth[116]
- Violet Mersereau (1892–1975), silent film actress, died in Plymouth[117]
- Warren G. Phillips, Inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in 2010, taught in Plymouth
- Henry Picard, Professional golfer, won The Masters Tournament
- Chris Raab, Member of the CKY crew.
- Beatrice Roberts, film actress
- Michael Sweet, Stryper lead vocalist and lead and rhythm guitars, resident of Plymouth
- James Warren, president of the Massachusetts provincial legislature and prominent colonial-era politician.
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