Dik Van Dyke – Missouri
“Bye Bye Birdie” and “Marry Poppins” are only some of the classic movies that are synonymous with Dick Van Dyke. Richard Wayne Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri. In 1944, Van Dyke left school with intent on joining the United States Army Air Forces for pilot training during World War II.
He was denied enlistment several times but was eventually accepted as a radio announcer, which would then go on to help him jumpstart his career. Though he found success, he never gave up on graduating high school, and at age 78, Van Dyke received his high school diploma in 2004.
Jennifer Connelly - New York
Jennifer Connelly started out as a model, doing several T.V. ads, magazine covers, and newspaper pieces. She landed her first significant role in Sergio Leone's 1980 masterpiece film, 'Once Upon a Time in America.' That was the jump start of what would become an incredibly successful career, acting in films like 'Labyrinth,' 'Requiem for a Dream,' 'A Beautiful Mind,' 'Blood Diamond,' and countless others.
Jennifer was born in Cairo, New York, in the Catskill Mountains. Connelly was raised primarily in Brooklyn Heights, near the Brooklyn Bridge, where she attended Saint Ann's, a private school specializing in the arts. After graduating from high school, Jennifer went to Yale University in 1988 to study English literature. After two years at Yale, Connelly transferred to Stanford University in 1990 to study drama.
Robin Williams - Illinois
The late Robin McLaurin Williams was a legendary actor and celebrated comedian known for his iconic roles like Genie in Disney's Aladdin and Mrs. Doubtfire. It's incredible to know that all that fame started as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Robin Williams was born at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, in 1951. When he turned 16, his father took early retirement, and the family moved to Tiburon, California. After they moved, Robin attended High School in nearby Larkspur. How fitting that he was voted "Most Likely Not to Succeed" and "Funniest" by his classmates.
Dr. Phil - Oklahoma
Growing up, Dr. Phil McGraw moved around quite a lot. He was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, in 1950 and, as a child, moved with his family to the oilfields of North Texas, where his father was an equipment supplier. As a teen, McGraw moved to Kansas with his father as his father pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a psychologist.
It seems like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it? Many may not know this, but Oprah Winfrey helped jump-start Dr. Phil's career as he appeared on her show weekly as a relationship expert in 1998.
Channing Tatum - Alabama
Channing Tatum was born in 1980 in Cullman, Alabama. Although his family moved to Mississippi when Tatum was six, he has always considered Alabama his home. He is frequently seen as the most significant Alabama native in Hollywood.
However, he has some competition with stars like Lionel Richie, Octavia Spencer, and Courteney Cox, who are also from the state. The "Magic Mike" actor often visits Alabama for special events and occasions and has been seen numerous times wearing Alabama "Roll tide" gear.