Famous People

Valerie Bertinelli (2000 - ) Actress married to heavy metal guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Born in Wilmington, DE (81)

Robert Montgomery Bird (1806 - 1854) Playwright, author. Born in New Castle, DE (86)

Annie Jump Cannon (1863 - 1941) Astronomer. Born in Dover, DE (82)

Joseph M. Carey (1845 - 1924) Mayor of Cheyenne, first U.S. Senator from Wyoming and Governor of Wyoming. Born in Milton, DE (666)

Henry Heimlich (1920 - ) Surgeon and inventor, developed the Heimlich Maneuver to save choking victims. Born in Wilmington, DE (83)

Sugar Ray Leonard (1941 - ) Olympic boxing champion who won 5 gold medals; He also won other numerous awards and was a member of one of the best boxing teams ever. Born in Wilmington, DE (422)

Teri Polo (1969 - ) Actress, famous for roles in movies such as Aspen Extreme and Meet the Parents. Born in Dover, DE (89)

Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911) Artist, author. Born in Wilmington, DE (84)

Caesar Rodney (1728 - 1784) Patriot, signer of Declaration of Independence; lived in Kent county. Born in Kent County, DE (88)

Elisabeth Shue (1963 - ) Actress, famous for roles in movies like The Karate Kid and Leaving Las Vegas. Born in Wilmington, DE (85)