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Thomas JaneAPActor Thomas Jane was born in Baltimore.

Tom ClancyAuthor Tom Clancy was born and still resides in Maryland.AP

Charla Faddoul(Photo by Matthew Simmons/Getty Images) Amazing Race contestant Charla Faddoul lives in Maryland.

Goldie HawnAPActress Goldie Hawn grew up in Maryland suburbs near Washington, D.C.

Joan JettJoan Jett of the 1970's female rock group "The Runaways" lived in Rockville, Md.

Julie Bowen(Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) Actiress Julie Bowen is from Baltimore.

Mirna Hindoyan(Photo by Matthew Simmons/Getty Images)Amazing Race contestant Mirna Hindoyan lives in Maryland.

Pat SajakAP"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak lives in Severna Park, Md.

Robin Quivers(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Radio personality Robin Quivers was born and raised in Baltimore.

Crystal ChappellWJZSoap opera actress Crystal Chappell was born in Silver Spring, Md.

Toni BraxtonAPSinger Toni Braxton was born in Severn, Md.

Anna Deveare SmithAPAn alumna of Western Senior High School, playwright Anna Deveare Smith is a Baltimore native.

Billie HolidayAPJazz singer Billie Holiday grew up in Baltimore.

Cab CallowayAPJazz musician Cab Calloway was raised in Baltimore.

Christian Siriano(Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Montblanc) Fashion designer Christian Siriano is from Annapolis, Md. and attended the prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts.

David HasselhoffAPActor David Hasselhoff was born in Baltimore.

Frank ZappaAPAmerican composer/electric guitarist/producer/film director Frank Zappa was born in Baltimore.

Ginuwine(Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)R&B singer Ginuwine is from Maryland. He graduated from Prince George's Community College.

JC Chasez(Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Singer JC Chasez, formerly of the boy band N'Sync, was raised in Bowie, Md.

Jim HensonAPJim Henson, the creator of "The Muppets," grew up in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland, College Park.

John Glover(Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)Actor John Glover was born in Salisbury and attended Towson University.

Laura LippmanWJZBest-selling author Laura Lippman grew up in Baltimore and was once a reporter for The Baltimore Sun.

Lewis Black(Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Comedian/actor Lewis Black was born in Silver Spring, Md.

Linda HamiltonAPActress Linda Hamilton is from Salisbury, Md.

Montel WilliamsAPTalkshow host Montel Williams is from Baltimore.

Anna FarisLOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Actress Anna Faris arrives at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Actress Anna Faris, star of the new CBS sitcom "Mom," was born in Baltimore. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Derek Waters, Comedy Central's "Drunk History" Premiere PartyLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 08: Derek Waters attends Comedy Central's 'Drunk History' Premiere Party at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on July 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Comedy Central) Comedian Derek Waters , host of Comedy Central's "Drunk History," is from Baltimore.

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PHOTOS: Mike Tyson's Former Maryland Home SoldThe former Maryland home of boxing legend Mike Tyson recently sold for $4.575 million.

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