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Top 10 Most Famous People from South Carolina

Located in the Southeast region of the United States, South Carolina is the 40^th biggest state in the United States. Columbia is its capital city but it is not the largest city in the state as it is bypassed by Greenville. The state is commonly known as the Palmetto State because its state tree is the Sabal Palmetto.

Several influential figures have achieved so much in different fields like politics, acting, sports and academics. Therefore, this article will explore ten of these influential figures and the field that they are in. the information from the article will be a good source of information for a reader who is seeking to expand their knowledge and know more about people found in this state.

1 Viola Davis

The formidable actress who is the only African-American woman to achieve the triple crown of acting was born in Saint Matthews, South Carolina in 1965. She was born into a low-income background and she worked hard to overcome the challenges that came with her background. She joined the acting scene and has appeared in films, TV and on stage and thus creating a name for herself in the industry.

Additionally, Viola Davis received two awards from the “African-American Film Critics Association.” Since the late 1990s, Davis has made appearances in both the movie and on stage. In New York, Davis studied theatre on scholarship. Davis’ passion and love for acting led to her appearing in hundreds of films and television shows. Her credits on the small and big screens are unquestionably impressive, but her talents have truly shone on the stage. Davis has been portraying traditional African-American characters while giving each one of them a special touch.

2 Chadwick Boseman

The actor was born in Anderson, South Carolina. He was best known for playing the role of Jackie Robinson in Flick 42. He was also well-known for playing Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther movies that are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. He was the only child of African-American parents, who supported him in pursuing his acting ambition.

He started his acting career by acting in several TV shows after finishing his education. He soon started working in movies as well. The actor garnered many nominations for awards for his outstanding performing efforts. He loved playing basketball, which he did while growing up in South Carolina, in addition to acting. Cancer took his life prematurely, and he passed away at the age of 43.

3 Thomas Gibson

South Carolina’s native Thomas Gibson attended the College of Charleston before enrolling at the Juilliard School. He was born in Charleston. He directs and acts in movies. His 11-year role as Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds is what made him most famous. He is currently a resident of San Antonio, Texas.

4 Andie MacDowell

She is an American actress and model born in Gaffney, South Carolina. Her role in the 1989 movie ‘Sex, Lies and Videotape’ is what made her popular in the entertainment scene. The movie was a great one and it is considered to have revolutionized the film movement. She went on to act in “Shortcuts” and the romantic blockbuster “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” which contributed to her ascent to fame. She has also made an appearance in the popular American-Canadian drama television series “Cedar Cove,” which centres on the personal and professional lives of Olivia Lockhart, a Municipal Court Judge.

She has served as a model for Calvin Klein Inc., a prominent fashion company established by the well-known fashion designer Calvin Klein. She has served as the spokesperson for L’Oréal, the largest cosmetics firm in the world with French roots, since 1986. She just had a prominent role in the American comedy TV series “Jane by Design” as one of her acting projects.

5 Monique Coleman

Monique Coleman was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  She began her acting career at a small age in Columbia. Her involvement in several Disney shows, including High School Musical and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, is what has made her most well-known. She also took part in Dancing with the Stars competitions. She has been promoting young issues in recent years and was honoured as the first UN Youth Champion of the International Year of Youth.

6 Ja Morant

He is a professional basketball player born in Dalzell, South Carolina. He plays for the Memphis Grizzles of the National Basketball Association. He was a first-team All-American as a sophomore in college basketball with the Murray State Racers in 2019.

Despite being voted All-Region Most Valuable Player three times and receiving All-State honours at Crestwood High School in Sumter, South Carolina, Morant was only marginally recruited by NCAA Division I institutions and was not ranked by recruiting agencies.

7 Aziz Ansari

The award-winning comedian, actor and film producer was born in Columbia, South Carolina and he is well known for his character Tom Haverford in the sitcom Parks and Recreation. The comedy series aired for seven seasons on NBC. He co-created and starred in the critically acclaimed sketch comedy “Human Giant” with Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, and actor/director Jason Woliner. Comedy Central Records issued his debut album, “Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening.”

One of his most notable collaborations with fellow co-star and American actor, producer, and writer Alan Yang is the comedy-drama series “Master of None.” The audience’s response to this concert was extraordinary, and it also won several nominations and prizes. Additionally, he co-wrote and played the lead role in the 2013 stand-up comedy movie “Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive,” which was filmed in the Philadelphia “Merriam Theater.”

8 Jamie Alexander

The actress was born in Greenville, South Carolina in 1984. She is known for her roles in Blindspot, Thor and Kyle XY. She is famed for her action-filled roles that keep the audience at the edge of their seats. Since she has an athletic background she can easily perform complex stunts as she does her stunts. She is stern and very disciplined in real life, just like her well-liked onscreen characters. It is believed that she once fractured her nose while filming but kept going.

9 Dustin Johnson

He is a professional golfer born in Columbia, South Carolina. He has been playing on the PGA tour since 2007. He got into the sport after his father introduced him to it and learnt from watching others play golf. At fourteen years old, he took home the state junior title. He enrolled at Coastal Carolina University intending to play on the PGA Tour because playing in college was a requirement for admission to the Tour.

At the age of 23, Dustin Johnson started his professional career not long after graduating. He qualified for the 2008 PGA Tour after being in a tie for 14th at the 2007 qualifying tournament. The next year, he took home his maiden PGA Tour victory. Since then, he has gone on a winning streak, collecting six World Golf Championship titles and 24 PGA Tour victories. For the four World Golf Championship competitions, he is the first player to have won each one.

10 Darius Rucker

The singer-songwriter was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He is the founder of the Grammy Award-winning band known as Hootie & the Blowfish. The singer has released many studio albums that most of which have topped the Billboard Charts. He embarked on a solo career after years in the band and he released a single known as Wagon Wheel which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance.