Celebrities From Florida [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. Thelma “Butterfly” McQueen
“Gone With The Wind Actress” Thelma “Butterfly” McQueen was born in Tampa, Florida on January 7, 1911. (Source: Local 10)
2. The Lady Chablis
Actress, author and drag performer Benjamin Edward Knox aka The Lady Chablis is from Quincy, Florida. She was born on September 8, 2016. (Source: Local 10)
3. Howard “Howie” Kendrick
MLB player Howard “Howie” Kendrick for the Philadelphia Phillies was born in Jacksonville, Florida on July 12, 1983, He grew up in Callahan, Florida. (Source: Local 10)
4. Andra Davis
Former NFL linebacker Andra Davis was born in Live Oak, Florida on December 23, 1978. (Source: Local 10)
5. Zeke Mowatt
Former NFL Tight End for the NY Giants & New England Patriots, Zeke Mowatt is from Wauchula, Florida. (Source: Local 10) (Source: Local 10)
6. Artis Gilmore
Retired NBA player Artis Gilmore comes from Chipley, Florida and was born on September 21, 1949. (Source: Local 10)