10 Famous People From Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is home to a number of celebrities. These famous people have helped make the city of Fort Lauderdale a popular tourist destination for people all over the world.

Some of the most well-known places in Fort Lauderdale are the beach and the nightclubs. The beach is home to some of the best surfing in the world, while nightclubs offer visitors an opportunity to dance all night long.

Whether you’re a fan of cinema, fashion, or music, these 10 individuals have had a profound impact on our city.

Nick Bosa

Nicholas J. Bosa was born on December 28, 1997 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a American football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). Nick Bosa was drafted first overall by the Rams in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Amy Dumas (Lita)

Amy Dumas was born on October 7, 1975 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is an American singer and songwriter. She is best known for winning the third season of the singing competition show The Voice.Gretchen Carlson

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner was born on March 1, 1990 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is an American model and television personality. Jenner is best known for her appearances as a model for Guess and as a judge on the reality television series America’s Next Top Model.

Michael Irvin

Michael Irvin was born on November 19, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a former American football player and current analyst for ESPN. Michael Irvin was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys with the fourth overall pick of the 1985 NFL Draft.Shane Battier

Shane Battier

Shane Battier was born on September 4, 1978 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is an American basketball player who played collegiately at Duke University and professionally with the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA.

Sofia Daccarett Charvet

Sofia Daccarett Charvet was born on May 25, 1984 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is an American fashion model and actress. Sofia Daccarett Charvet is best known for her runway appearances for designers such as Prada, Miu Miu, and Dolce & Gabbana.

Lance Curtis

Lance Curtis was born on December 10, 1965 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is an American actor and musician. Lance Curtis is best known for his role as Uncle Phil on the television sitcom Roseanne.

Chris Evert

Chris Evert was born on October 8, 1955 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is a retired American tennis player who was the world no. 1 singles player from 1975 to 1988 and the world no. 2 doubles player from 1978 to 1983. Chris Evert won 47 singles titles and 29 doubles titles in her career.

Bailee Madison

Bailee Madison was born on November 5, 1993 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is an American actress and singer. Madison is best known for her roles as Violet on the television series The Vampire Diaries and Brenda Harvey on the television series Stranger Things.

Phillip Dorsett

Phillip Dorsett was born on October 10, 1978 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). Dorsett has been a starter in the NFL since 2001 and has played for the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, and Indianapolis Colts.