Famous People From Flint, MI

Here at Apple Chevrolet, we’re proud to be part of the Flint, Michigan, community. Flint is the largest city in Genesee County and is among the 15 biggest cities in Michigan. Located just 66 miles from nearby Detroit, many know Flint for being the birthplace of General Motors. For decades, the city has played a vital role in the automotive industry. It’s also been the birthplace of several notable individuals. Here are some of the most famous people originally from Flint:

Terry Crews

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Born July 30, 1968, Terry Crews is an actor, television personality, and former NFL linebacker. Crews retired from the NFL in 1997 after six years and quickly rose to fame in shows and movies like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “White Chicks,” “Idiocracy,” “The Expendables,” and “Everybody Hates Chris”. Besides appearing in a number of different movies and shows, Crews also performs voice work and works as a host for “America’s Got Talent”.

Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard was born on June 6, 1955 and first became famous for her standup comedy in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1983, she propelled herself to further fame by playing a kidnapper named Masha in Martin Scorsese’s “The King of Comedy”. In addition to her extensive career in film, Bernhard has released a variety of albums and enjoys singing jazz, classic pop, and blues. She also hosts a weekly radio show called “Sandyland”, where she interviews notable people in music, sports, and the arts.

Michael Moore

Born on April 23, 1954, Michael Moore is a filmmaker, author, and activist. He’s produced several notable documentaries focusing on social issues within the U.S. Outspoken from an early age, Moore first rose to fame after producing the documentary film “Roger & Me” in 1989. In the film, he addressed the future of his home of Flint and General Motors’ plans to close its auto plants within the city, leaving thousands out of work.

Nancy Kovack

Nancy Kovack was born on March 11, 1935 and started her career in show business from an early age. At just 15, she started attending the University of Michigan, where she would graduate at 19. By 20, she held eight beauty titles. Her acting career started in New York, where she became a “Glea Girl” for “The Jackie Gleason Show.” She quickly became a household name throughout the 1960s and 1970s for starring in films and shows like “Bewitched,” “Jason and the Argonauts,” and the original “Stark Trek” series.

Seamus Dever

Born July 27, 1976, Seamus Dever is a producer and actor most famous for his role as Detective Kevin Ryan on the hit crime show “Castle.” He first made his debut as an actor in 1999 after appearing in an episode of “Pensacola: Wings of Gold.” Just a few years later, he earned a role in the direct-to-video action film “Outside the Law.” Dever also had notable roles in “Titans” and “Far Cry 5” and appeared on shows like “General Hospital” and “Army Wives.” He’s most recently had roles on “The Rookie” and “NCIS: Los Angeles.”

Bob Eubanks

Bob Eubanks was born on Jan. 8, 1938, and began hosting the hit game show “The Newlywed Game” in 1966. He became popular by bringing a fun, youthful energy to daytime television. For the show’s revival in 2009, he hosted a special celebrity charity episode featuring Carnie Wilson and her sister Wendy Wilson, among others. Eubanks became the only person to host the entire show in six consecutive decades ranging from the 1960s through the 2010s. Eubanks is also famous for his roles in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” “Payback,” and “Johnny Dangerously”.

Andrew Caldwell

Born July 25, 1989, Andrew Caldwell is a writer and actor famous for appearing in the 2008 film “College,” as well as “Geography Club.” He also appeared in the shows “Henry Danger” and “iZombie.” His most recent role was in the blockbuster film “The Matrix Resurrections,” but he’s also had several guest appearances.

Claressa Shields

Claressa Shields is a female boxer and Olympic athlete who was born on March 17, 1995. She currently holds the honor of being the first back-to-back two-time Olympic gold medalist, having participated in both the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. A talented boxer and mixed martial artist, Shields has held multiple world championships in three different weight classes. She’s only one of seven boxers who holds all the major boxing titles. In 2018, the Boxing Writers Association of America named her the Female Fighter of the Year.

Fredwreck

Born June 23, 1972, Farid “Fredwreck” Nassar is a Grammy Award-winning hip-hop recording artist who first rose to fame after becoming the record producer for Dr. Dre’s record label Aftermath Entertainment. After his big break, he would go on to produce for Snoop Dogg, as well as other rappers and pop and hip-hop artists such as Eminem, Britney Spears, 50 Cent, Ice Cube, and Hilary Duff. In addition to his extensive music career, he hosted an MTV talent search across the middle east and an Arabic hip-hop show called “Beit el Hip Hop” in the late 2000s.

Mateen Cleaves

Mateen Cleaves was born Sept. 7, 1977 and played for six seasons in the NBA. A gifted athlete, Cleaves earned a spot at Michigan State University. He helped lead the Michigan State Spartans to the national championship in 2000 and earned the title of Big Ten Player of the Year twice. The Detroit Pistons selected him in the 2000 NBA draft, and he ended up playing for the Sacremento Kings, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Seattle SuperSonics before retiring in 2009. He’s also worked as a studio host for Fox Sports.

These are just a few of the famous individuals who were born in Flint. There’s certainly no shortage of great talent dwelling from “Vehicle City” next to Detroit. Do you know of a famous person from Flint that you wish we’d included in this list? Let us know by completing our contact form. In the meantime, we invite you to browse through our vast inventory of new cars, trucks, and SUVs. We also have a variety of new vehicle specials to make your purchase more affordable.