39 celebs who have called Orlando home

Orlando has been home to a host of celebrities, from Oscar-nominated actors to reality television stars, from sports icons both scandalous and loveable. Here's a gallery of 39 of these celebrities who have called Orlando home over the years. Hint: there's even a porn star!

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A Bishop Moore High School attendee, Mandy Moore started her career as a singer, with her top 40 hit "Candy." She then went on to star in numerous films, including Saved!, The Princess Diaries and Tangled.via
A Bishop Moore High School attendee, Mandy Moore started her career as a singer, with her top 40 hit "Candy." She then went on to star in numerous films, including Saved!, The Princess Diaries and Tangled.
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Kerri Strug attended Lake Highland Preparatory School while living in Orlando. During the 1996 Olympics, she was one of the Magnificent Seven, the first U.S. women's gymnastics team to win a Gold medal. Strug executed the vault (on an injured ankle) that would cinch the gold for the United States in the team gymnastic competition.
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Kerri Strug attended Lake Highland Preparatory School while living in Orlando. During the 1996 Olympics, she was one of the Magnificent Seven, the first U.S. women's gymnastics team to win a Gold medal. Strug executed the vault (on an injured ankle) that would cinch the gold for the United States in the team gymnastic competition.
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Anthony Perkins is best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. He worked on his acting chops here in Orlando, performing in stage productions while he attended Rollins College in Winter Park. via
Anthony Perkins is best known for his Oscar-nominated role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. He worked on his acting chops here in Orlando, performing in stage productions while he attended Rollins College in Winter Park.
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Best known for her role on Curb Your Enthusiam Cheryl Hines is a central Florida native through and through, growing up in Melbourne and eventually graduating from UCF. Just this year, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.via
Best known for her role on Curb Your Enthusiam Cheryl Hines is a central Florida native through and through, growing up in Melbourne and eventually graduating from UCF. Just this year, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Fred Rogers graduated from Rollins College, where they still honor him with annual sweater drives and other events. He is, of course, best known as the well-loved Mr. Rogers. via
Fred Rogers graduated from Rollins College, where they still honor him with annual sweater drives and other events. He is, of course, best known as the well-loved Mr. Rogers.
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Jack Kerouac, beat generation author of On the Road, lived in Orlando with his mother while he was awaiting release of the book. While living here, he wrote The Dharma Burns, about his experiences with Buddhism. Kerouac's old house is now owned by The Kerouac Project, a nonprofit organization that runs a residency program that allows writers to live in the house for three months, in exchange for readings of their works. via
Jack Kerouac, beat generation author of On the Road, lived in Orlando with his mother while he was awaiting release of the book. While living here, he wrote The Dharma Burns, about his experiences with Buddhism. Kerouac's old house is now owned by The Kerouac Project, a nonprofit organization that runs a residency program that allows writers to live in the house for three months, in exchange for readings of their works.
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Even though he was born in Germany, Daniel Tosh grew up on the Space Coast and graduated with a marketing degree from the University of Central Florida in 1996. One of his first jobs was as a telemarketer for Central Florida Research Park. His current jobs are much sweeter – he stars in Tosh.0 andBrickleberry.via
Even though he was born in Germany, Daniel Tosh grew up on the Space Coast and graduated with a marketing degree from the University of Central Florida in 1996. One of his first jobs was as a telemarketer for Central Florida Research Park. His current jobs are much sweeter – he stars in Tosh.0 andBrickleberry.
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DJ Khaled graduated from Dr. Phillips High School, which is well known for its performing-arts programs. He now has an extremely successful rap career where he is known for collaborating with many other performers.via
DJ Khaled graduated from Dr. Phillips High School, which is well known for its performing-arts programs. He now has an extremely successful rap career where he is known for collaborating with many other performers.
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Delta Burke, a true Orlando native, graduated from Colonial High School where she was voted "Most Likely to Succeed" by her fellow classmates. She was the youngest Miss Florida title-holder in the history of the pageant, but you probably know her best from her portrayal of Suzanne Sugarbaker in Designing Women.via
Delta Burke, a true Orlando native, graduated from Colonial High School where she was voted "Most Likely to Succeed" by her fellow classmates. She was the youngest Miss Florida title-holder in the history of the pageant, but you probably know her best from her portrayal of Suzanne Sugarbaker in Designing Women.
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Wayne Brady is a SAK Comedy Lab alumnus who was raised by his grandmother in Orlando. He is widely known for his improvisational comedy and can currently be seen on How I Met Your Mother.via
Wayne Brady is a SAK Comedy Lab alumnus who was raised by his grandmother in Orlando. He is widely known for his improvisational comedy and can currently be seen on How I Met Your Mother.
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Boxer Antonio Tarver was born in Orlando in 1968. He is most well known for winning a bronze medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, as well as being the only fighter to have won the Pan Am Games, National Championships and World Championships all in the same year.vai
Boxer Antonio Tarver was born in Orlando in 1968. He is most well known for winning a bronze medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, as well as being the only fighter to have won the Pan Am Games, National Championships and World Championships all in the same year.
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Amanda Bearse, who played Marci Darcy on Married with Children, attended Rollins College. Before that, she was a graduate of Winter Park High School. Nowadays, she works as a director for the Disney Channel.via
Amanda Bearse, who played Marci Darcy on Married with Children, attended Rollins College. Before that, she was a graduate of Winter Park High School. Nowadays, she works as a director for the Disney Channel.
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A.J. McLean moved to Orlando in 1990 to pursue an acting career with Disney and Nickelodeon television studios. In 1993, he and  Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell formed the Backstreet Boys. McLean has since left Orlando for Los Angeles. via
A.J. McLean moved to Orlando in 1990 to pursue an acting career with Disney and Nickelodeon television studios. In 1993, he and Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell formed the Backstreet Boys. McLean has since left Orlando for Los Angeles.
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Dana Ivey is often mistaken for Dame Maggie Smith. She received her undergraduate degree from Rollins college and was awarded with an honorary doctorate from the same institution in 2008. She has gone on to do stage and film work. You might recognize her from The Addams Family, The Color Purple andThe Help.via
Dana Ivey is often mistaken for Dame Maggie Smith. She received her undergraduate degree from Rollins college and was awarded with an honorary doctorate from the same institution in 2008. She has gone on to do stage and film work. You might recognize her from The Addams Family, The Color Purple andThe Help.
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Drafted in 1992 by the Orlando Magic, Shaq made his home in Orlando. He announced his retirement from basketball in 2011 via Twitter. Shaq also has interests in real estate development projects that assist those in Orlando facing foreclosure.
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Drafted in 1992 by the Orlando Magic, Shaq made his home in Orlando. He announced his retirement from basketball in 2011 via Twitter. Shaq also has interests in real estate development projects that assist those in Orlando facing foreclosure.
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Originally from Philadelphia, Pa., Billy Gardell graduated from Winter Park High School in the mid-1980s. When he was still a teenager, he worked odd jobs at Bonkerz Comedy Club, eventually performing at their open mic night as a dare. He now co-stars alongside Melissa McCarthy in the Emmy winning television series Mike and Mollyvia
Originally from Philadelphia, Pa., Billy Gardell graduated from Winter Park High School in the mid-1980s. When he was still a teenager, he worked odd jobs at Bonkerz Comedy Club, eventually performing at their open mic night as a dare. He now co-stars alongside Melissa McCarthy in the Emmy winning television series Mike and Molly
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Welsey Snipes was born in Orlando and graduated from Jones High School. Since graduation, he has become famous for his movies, television work and, you know, tax evasion.
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Welsey Snipes was born in Orlando and graduated from Jones High School. Since graduation, he has become famous for his movies, television work and, you know, tax evasion.
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Warren Sapp was born in Orlando and played football for Apopka High School. Sapp helped lead the Tampa Bay Bucs to victory in Superbowl XXXVII. He has since retired from the game. via
Warren Sapp was born in Orlando and played football for Apopka High School. Sapp helped lead the Tampa Bay Bucs to victory in Superbowl XXXVII. He has since retired from the game.
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Dahvie Vanity is one-half of the duo Blood on the Dance Floor. Released in 2012, Blood on the Dance Floor's album Evolution reached 42 on the Billboard 200. via
Dahvie Vanity is one-half of the duo Blood on the Dance Floor. Released in 2012, Blood on the Dance Floor's album Evolution reached 42 on the Billboard 200.
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Dana DeArmond calls herself the Internet's girlfriend. She grew up in Orlando, graduated from University High School and, since 2005, has been a pornographic actress. Before that, she trained as a figure skater and was a street dancer at Disney.via
Dana DeArmond calls herself the Internet's girlfriend. She grew up in Orlando, graduated from University High School and, since 2005, has been a pornographic actress. Before that, she trained as a figure skater and was a street dancer at Disney.
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