Rhode Islander
/roʊd ˈaɪləndər/
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Possibly from Dutch 'Roodt Eylandt' (red island) referencing red clay, or from Greek island of Rhodes.
Generations of talented individuals have been associated with this vibrant place.
St. Matthews, South Carolina (raised in Rhode Island)
EGOT-winning actress known for her powerful performances in 'Fences', 'The Help', and 'How to Get Away with Murder'.
Kent, Connecticut (lived in Rhode Island)
Creator of the animated sitcom 'Family Guy' and director of 'Ted', known for his voice acting and comedy.
Brooklyn, New York (raised in Rhode Island)
Actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the NBC sitcom 'Will & Grace'.
London, England (founded Rhode Island)
Puritan minister and theologian who founded the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Saunderstown, Rhode Island
American painter from Rhode Island who is widely considered one of America's foremost portraitists.
Providence, Rhode Island
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist known for 'The Road', 'No Country for Old Men', and 'Blood Meridian'.
Providence, Rhode Island
Television personality and DJ who rose to fame as a cast member on MTV's 'Jersey Shore'.
Providence, Rhode Island
Singer and actor who appeared in 19 musical films during the 1930s and 1940s.
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