Born and raised in Gainesville, singer/guitarist and bandleader Tom Petty led such local groups as The Epics and Mudcrutch before moving to California and finding worldwide success and fame with the Heartbreakers, whose other members with area ties include Gainesville native Benmont Tench, transplanted residents Mike

What celebrities are from Gainesville FL?

Actors, performersMerritt Butrick, actor.Casey Calvert, actress.Brittany Daniel, actress.Cynthia Daniel, actress.Malcolm Gets.Darrell Hammond, comedian.Robert Hoffman, actor.Tom Miller, performance artist.More items

Who is famous from Florida?

Film and televisionNameNotabilityConnection to FloridaEva Mendes (1974)Film actressBorn in MiamiMandy Moore (1984–)Actress and singer-songwriterGrew up in LongwoodJessica Morris (1980–)Soap opera actressBorn in JacksonvilleEnrique Murciano (1973–)Film and television actorBorn in Miami98 more rows

Who was born in Florida?

Film and televisionNameNotabilityConnection to FloridaKaty Mixon (1981–)Film and television actressBorn in PensacolaEva Mendes (1974)Film actressBorn in MiamiMandy Moore (1984–)Actress and singer-songwriterGrew up in LongwoodJessica Morris (1980–)Soap opera actressBorn in Jacksonville98 more rows