Situated in the northern most tip of North America, Alaska is one of the coldest regions in the whole continent. This state shares its border with the British Columbia region of Canada. Many sources on the internet state that the population of Alaska is scarce, perhaps the least when compared to the other 49 states. It is believed that in 1867, the United States acquired this state from Russia, which governed Alaska back then. Not many know that this American state is also a place where several celebrities were born and raised. Singer/Songwriter Jewel, model Holly Madison, writer Margaret Elizabeth Bell, Basketball star Carlos Boozer, painter Sydney Lawrence and Baseball star Curt Schilling are a few famous people from Alaska. Carlos Boozer is one of the contemporary icons of Basketball who has represented several renowned teams like ‘Chicago Bulls’, ‘Cleveland Cavaliers’ as well as ‘Los Angeles Lakers’. Jewel has created several chartbuster singles and has also been nominated for the Grammy Awards four times. Here are the names of several other famous people from Alaska whom you probably didn’t know.

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Charles Melton

(Best Known for His Role in the Series 'Riverdale' and the Film 'The Sun Is Also a Star')

Birthdate: January 4, 1991

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Charles Melton is an American model and actor known for playing Daniel Jae Ho Bae in the movie, The Sun Is Also a Star. He played college football before trying his hand at modeling and acting. He then became successful as a model before becoming the first Asian-American actor to play a leading role in a major Hollywood studio's teen romance film.

Birthdate: August 12, 1998

Sun Sign: Leo

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Birthdate: October 18, 1990

Sun Sign: Libra

Bristol Palin, the eldest daughter of Todd and Sarah Palin, is best known for her stint on the reality show Dancing with the Stars and her performance in the series The Secret Life of the American Teenager. She is also a real-estate agent and has written a memoir. 

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Annie Parisse

(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Alexandra Borgia’ in the TV Series ‘Law & Order’)

Birthdate: July 31, 1975

Sun Sign: Leo

Annie Parisse is an American actress known for her portrayal ofJulia Snyder in the TV soap opera As the World Turns, for which she received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination under the Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series category. Parisse is also known for playing important roles in TV series like Law & Order and Friends from College.

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Valerie Plame

(Writer)

Birthdate: August 13, 1963

Sun Sign: Leo

 6 

Curt Schilling

(Baseball player)

Birthdate: November 14, 1966

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

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Mario Chalmers

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 19, 1986

Sun Sign: Taurus

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

 8 

Rachel Uchitel

(Hostess)

Birthdate: January 29, 1975

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

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Lisa Murkowski

(Politician)

Birthdate: May 22, 1957

Sun Sign: Gemini

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Birthdate: October 29, 1986

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

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Darby Stanchfield

(Actress)

Birthdate: April 29, 1971

Sun Sign: Taurus

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Birthdate: September 29, 1978

Sun Sign: Libra

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

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Jason Everman

(Musician)

Birthdate: October 16, 1967

Sun Sign: Libra

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Todd Palin

(American Oil Field Production Operator and First Gentleman of Alaska (2006 - 2009))

Birthdate: September 6, 1964

Sun Sign: Virgo

Oil production operator and commercial salmon fisherman Todd Palin made headlines for his relationship with former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin. Todd and Sarah eloped in high school and were married from 1988 to 2020. Todd is also a snowmobile racer who has won the Tesoro Iron Dog competition multiple times.

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Birthdate: January 30, 1989

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

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Dan Mintz

(Comedian)

Birthdate: September 25, 1981

Sun Sign: Libra

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

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Kirsten Powers

(Newspaper Columnists)

Birthdate: December 14, 1967

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

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Jeff Pain

(Canadian Former Skeleton Racer)

Birthdate: December 14, 1970

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

A three-time Olympian, American-Canadian skeleton racer Jeff Pain also has an Olympic silver medal in his kitty. He has won 22 World Cup medals throughout his 15-year career. His signature helmet with the face of a beaver is a hit with his fans. He has also co-written a book with his wife.

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John Gourley

(Musician)

Birthdate: June 12, 1981

Sun Sign: Gemini

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Irene Bedard

(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Suzy Song’ in the Film ‘Smoke Signals’)

Birthdate: July 22, 1967

Sun Sign: Cancer

Irene Bedard is known for her Native American roles various films. She played Suzy Song in the movie Smoke Signals and voiced the titular character in the 1995 movie Pocahontas. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee.

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Mark Schlereth

(American football player)

Birthdate: January 25, 1966

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

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Joshua Morrow

(Actor)

Birthdate: February 8, 1974

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

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Ronald J. Shurer

(Military personnel)

Birthdate: December 7, 1978

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Died: May 14, 2020

Birthdate: April 16, 1951

Sun Sign: Aries

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

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Kira Buckland

(Voice actress)

Birthdate: July 16, 1987

Sun Sign: Cancer

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Levi Johnston

(Electrician, Model)

Birthdate: May 3, 1990

Sun Sign: Taurus

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Daishen Nix

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: February 13, 2002

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

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Steve Smith

(American Football Player)

Birthdate: May 6, 1985

Sun Sign: Taurus

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

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Jesse Marunde

(American Strongman)

Birthdate: September 14, 1979

Sun Sign: Virgo

Died: July 25, 2007

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

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Kamaka Hepa

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: January 27, 2000

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 6'9" (206 cm)

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Corey Cogdell

(American Sport Shooter)

Birthdate: September 2, 1986

Sun Sign: Virgo

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

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Jarret Thomas

(American Snowboarder and Olympic Medalist)

Birthdate: April 6, 1981

Sun Sign: Aries

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Lincoln Brewster

(Guitarist, Songwriter)

Birthdate: July 30, 1971

Sun Sign: Leo

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William A. Egan

(Politician, Businessperson)

Birthdate: October 8, 1914

Sun Sign: Libra

Died: May 6, 1984

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Jessica Jaymes

(Actress)

Birthdate: March 8, 1981

Sun Sign: Pisces

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Birthdate: March 14, 1989

Sun Sign: Pisces

Height: 4'11" (150 cm)

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Robert Rozier

(American football player)

Birthdate: July 28, 1955

Sun Sign: Leo

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

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Hilary Lindh

(American Former Alpine Ski Racer)

Birthdate: May 10, 1969

Sun Sign: Taurus

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Birthdate: October 11, 2002

Sun Sign: Libra