List of people from Miami

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The following is a list of notable people who were born or who live or formerly lived in the city of Miami, Florida.

Artists and designers

• Jorge Arango (1917–2007), Colombia-born architect
• Hernan Bas, visual artist
• Clandestine Culture, contemporary artist
• Sebastian Spreng (born 1956), visual artist and journalist
• Robert Law Weed, architect
• Kat Reeder, Peruvian-born illustrator, graphic designer, and artist
• Arturo Rodríguez (born 1956), Cuban-born painter
• Cesar Santos (born 1982), Cuban-born painter
• Purvis Young (1943–2010), painter
• Jonathan Crenshaw (1972–2023), an armless, homeless street painter

Authors, writers, and journalists

• T. D. Allman (1944–2024), foreign correspondent, historian^[1]
• Dave Barry (born 1947), columnist and humorist^[2]
• James Carlos Blake (born 1947), fiction writer and essayist^[3]
• Edna Buchanan (born 1939), novelist and Miami journalist (born in Paterson, New Jersey)^[4]
• Patricia Cornwell (born 1956), novelist^[5]
• Daína Chaviano (born 1957), author of historical, scifi & fantasy novels, born in Havana (Cuba).
• Reed Cowan (born 1972), journalist
• Jennine Capó Crucet, novelist, essayist, short story writer^[6]
• Marjory Stoneman Douglas (1890–1998), conservationist and writer of fiction and non-fiction^[7]
• Eric Garcia, writer whose Matchstick Men was adapted into a movie^[8]
• Dr. Lillian Glass (born 1952), body-language expert, author, columnist, TV commentator
• Thomas Harris (born 1940), author of novels featuring Hannibal Lecter
• Carl Hiaasen (born 1953), novelist and former Miami Herald columnist, originally from Plantation, Florida
• Dan Le Batard (born 1968), columnist and sports radio host
• Jeff Lindsay (born 1952), author of novels featuring Dexter Morgan
• Tom Llamas (born 1979), ABC and NBC News correspondent
• Kirk Munroe (1850–1930), author of children's books
• Chris Myers, sportscaster and host of The Chris Myers Interview
• Ferdie Pacheco (1927–2017), Muhammad Ali's cornerman and doctor, TV commentator, artist, writer
• Amy Serrano (born 1966), poet, essayist, author, filmmaker

Actors and entertainers

• Somy Ali (born 1976), former Bollywood actress, writer, model, filmmaker and activist
• Diora Baird (born 1983), actress and former model
• Esther Baxter (born 1984), actress
• Garcelle Beauvais (born 1966), actress in The Jamie Foxx Show, NYPD Blue, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, actress (born in Haiti but grew up in Miami)
• Jack Betts (born 1929), actor
• Paul Bouche, TV host and producer of A Oscuras Pero Encendidos
• Noah Centineo (born 1996), actor, To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Black Adam
• Matt Cohen, South of Nowhere
• Abella Danger (born 1995), pornographic actress and model
• Joshua Day, model
• Patricia Delgado, ballet dancer
• Cote de Pablo (born 1979), actress, NCIS (born in Chile but grew up in Miami)
• Gail Edwards (born 1952), actress, It's a Living, Full House, Blossom
• Michael Flessas (born 1959), Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) winning film Dancer in the Dark
• Brandon Flynn (born 1993), actor, 13 Reasons Why and Hellraiser
• Andy García (born 1956), born in Cuba, moved to the United States at age 5
• Yani Gellman (born 1985), actor, The Lizzie McGuire Movie
• Lynda Goodfriend (born 1953), actress
• Marcello Hernández (born 1997), stand-up comedian and actor
• Pat Hingle (1924–2009), actor
• Nick Hogan (born 1990), actor, reality television personality, son of Hulk Hogan
• Adam Irigoyen (born 1997), actor, Shake It Up
• Oscar Isaac (born 1979), actor, Inside Llewyn Davis, Star Wars sequel trilogy, Moon Knight
• Victoria Jackson (born 1959), former Saturday Night Live cast member
• Blake Jenner (born 1992), actor in Glee and Everybody Wants Some
• Barry Jenkins (born 1979), filmmaker; Moonlight
• Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (born 1972), actor, wrestler and former University of Miami defensive end
• Lawrence Kasdan (born 1949), co-writer, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Solo: A Star Wars Story
• Catherine Keener (born 1959), Academy Award-nominated actress
• Veronica Lake (1922–1973), film, stage, and television actress
• Cris Lankenau (born 1981), actor
• Monica Lopera (born 1985), actress
• Phil Lord (born 1975), director and writer on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (film), 21 Jump Street (film), and The Lego Movie; executive producer on Storks and Smallfoot
• Josie Loren (born 1987), Make It or Break It
• William H. Macy (born 1950), Academy Award-nominated for Fargo
• Kristin Minter (born 1965), model and actress from Home Alone and ER.
• Julio Oscar Mechoso (1955–2017), The Legend of Zorro
• Camila Mendes (born 1994), American-Brazilian actress, Riverdale
• Anya Taylor-Joy (born 1996), actress, born in Miami
• Eva Mendes (born 1974), actress
• E. Roger Mitchell (born 1971), actor
• María Antonieta de las Nieves (born 1949), actress known for El Chavo del Ocho (currently lives in Miami)
• Vivian Nixon (born 1984), actress and dancer
• Danny Pino (born 1974), actor in Cold Case, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Dear Evan Hansen
• Larsa Pippen (born 1974), reality television personality, socialite, and businesswoman, The Real Housewives of Miami
• Sidney Poitier (1927–2022), Academy Award-winning actor; Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? and In the Heat of the Night
• Yvette Prieto (born 1978), model for designer Alexander Wang^[9]
• Nathalia Ramos (born 1992), Spanish-Australian-American actress (born in Spain but once lived in Miami)
• Riley Reid (born 1991), pornographic actress
• Genesis Rodriguez (born 1987), actress
• Roxie Roker (1929–1995), actress in The Jeffersons
• Christian Slater (born 1969), actor in Heathers (lives in New York City and Miami)
• StanleyMOV (born 1995) Danish YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and TikToker, born in Miami
• Stugotz (born 1972), radio host of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on ESPN Radio, current resident of Miami
• Philip Michael Thomas (born 1949), Miami Vice
• Wilmer Valderrama (born 1980), That '70s Show, Yo Momma, NCIS
• Alexa PenaVega (born 1988), actress in Spy Kids and Repo! The Genetic Opera
• Ben Vereen (born 1946), actor and entertainer
• Sofia Vergara (born 1972), actress and model, Modern Family
• Lulu Wang (born 1983), filmmaker
• Persia White (born 1972), Girlfriends
• Pharrell Williams (born 1973), singer-songwriter, producer, rapper and film producer
• Dave Williamson, stand-up comedian^[10]

• Jencarlos Canela (born April 1988),Cuban American actor/singer/songwriter
• Mickey Rourke (born September 1952) Actor, Moved to Miami Beach aged 6, graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 1971^[11]

Business

• Benjamin Breier, president, chief executive officer and member of the board of directors for Kindred Healthcare
• Terri Dial (1949–2012),^[12] former leader of Citigroup's North American consumer banking business
• Blake Ross (born 1985), co-founder of Mozilla Firefox

Criminals

• Paul Bilzerian (born 1950), financier convicted of securities fraud
• William Calley (1943–2024), war criminal
• Al Capone (1899–1947), infamous Chicago mobster
• Adolfo Constanzo (1962–1989), Cuban-American serial killer
• Jeffrey Dahmer (1960–1994), serial killer
• Jeffrey Feltner, serial killer
• Jonathan James (1983–2008), youngest person ever to be incarcerated for cybercrime in the United States

Musicians and singers

• Luther Campbell (born 1960), rapper, aka Luke, former leader of 2 Live Crew
• Steve Aoki (born 1977), DJ
• David Archuleta (born 1990), singer
• Giselle Bellas, singer-songwriter
• Booba (born 1976), rapper
• Brisco (born 1982), rapper
• Camila Cabello (born 1997), former member of Fifth Harmony, born in Cuba, relocated to the United States at age 5
• Kat Dahlia (born 1990), rapper
• Tego Calderón (born 1972), rapper born in Puerto Rico who moved to and attended high school in Miami
• Harry Wayne Casey (born 1951), better known as "KC" of KC and the Sunshine Band
• Willy Chirino (born 1947), salsa singer
• Phil Collins (born 1951), singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor, lives in Miami
• Cool and Dre, team of hip-hop producers
• Celia Cruz (1925–2003), salsa music singer
• Denzel Curry (born 1995), rapper
• Christian Daniel (born 1984), singer-songwriter and actor, moved to Miami in 2007
• DaniLeigh (born 1994), singer
• Craig David (born 1981), British singer
• Jason Derulo (born 1989), singer-songwriter
• DJ Craze (born 1977), Nicaraguan American, only DJ in history to win three consecutive World DMC Champion titles
• DJ Khaled (born 1975), rapper, born in New Orleans but raised and lives in Miami.
• DJ Laz (born 1971), rapper, DJ
• DJ Uncle Al (1969–2001), local hip hop DJ
• Dunk Ryders, rap group
• Gloria Estefan (born 1957), Latin pop singer-songwriter
• Expose, freestyle group
• Flo Rida (born 1979), rapper
• Sage Francis (born 1976), alternative hip hop artist
• Barry Gibb (born 1946), lead vocalist in Bee Gees
• Maurice Gibb (1949–2003), Musician in Bee Gees
• Deborah Harry (born 1945), singer of Blondie
• Brooke Hogan (born 1988), pop and R&B singer; daughter of Hulk Hogan
• Ace Hood (born 1988), rapper
• Julio Iglesias (born 1943), Latin artist
• I Set My Friends on Fire, post-hardcore band
• Enrique Iglesias (born 1975), Spanish singer-songwriter
• Iron & Wine, folk rock singer-songwriter
• Jacki-O (born 1976), rapper
• Lauren Jauregui (born 1996), singer-songwriter, former member of Fifth Harmony
• MC Jin (born 1982), rapper and actor
• JT Money (born 1972), rapper
• Victoria Justice (born 1993), actress and singer
• Sean Kingston (born 1990), singer and rapper
• Jennifer Lopez (born 1969), singer^[13]
• LunchMoney Lewis (born 1987), singer
• Lil Pump (born 2000), rapper (real name: Gazzy Garcia)^[14]
• Yngwie Malmsteen (born 1963), Swedish-born heavy metal guitarist, now resides in Miami with his family
• Ky-Mani Marley (born 1976), reggae singer, actor, son of Bob Marley
• Ricky Martin (born 1971), Latin pop singer
• ¡Mayday!, rap group signed to Strange Music
• George McCrae (born 1944), soul music singer
• Syesha Mercado (born 1987), singer-songwriter, actress and model
• Samuel David Moore (born 1935), of Sam & Dave
• Damien Moyal (born 1976), singer and musician
• Brianna Perry (born 1992), rapper and actress, originating from Dade County
• Pitbull (born 1981), Cuban American rapper who mentions "Dade County" in several songs
• Pleasure P (born 1984), singer
• Poison Clan, rap group
• Iggy Pop (born 1947), singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor, born in Muskegon, but lives in Miami
• Pretty Ricky, rap and R&B group
• Red Spyda (born 1975), producer, hip-hop R&B
• Rick Ross (born 1976), rapper
• Paulina Rubio (born 1971), Mexican Latin pop singer
• Santaye, singer-songwriter
• Jon Secada (born 1961), singer-songwriter, Latin pop singer
• Smitty (born 1979), rapper
• Smokepurpp (born 1997), rapper born in Chicago but grew up in Miami
• Frida Sofía (born 1992), Mexican-born singer-songwriter, media personality and fashion model
• Spaceghostpurrp (born 1991), rapper
• Stevie B (born 1958), freestyle music singer
• Stitches (born 1995), rapper
• Jessica Sutta (born 1982), of the girl group Pussycat Dolls
• Malu Trevejo (born 2002), Cuban-born singer
• Trick Daddy (born 1973), rapper
• Trina (born 1978), rapper^[15]
• Will to Power, freestyle group
• Marion Williams (1927–1994), gospel music singer
• Shakira (born 1977), Colombian singer, and songwriter
• Betty Wright (1953–2020), Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter
• City Girls, rap group

• Maluma (born 1994), Colombian singer living in Miami

Politicians, honor civil servants, and activists

• Victor Agosto (born 1985), anti-war activist
• G. Holmes Braddock (1925–2025), politician^[16]
• George P. Bush (born 1976), Texas General Land Office commissioner
• Jeb Bush (born 1953), politician, 43rd governor of Florida
• Kathy Castor (born 1966), U.S. representative^[17]
• Mattie Belle Davis, judge
• Mario Díaz-Balart (born 1961), U.S. representative and former Florida Senator and Florida Representative^[18]
• Anitere Flores (born 1976), politician
• Carlos A. Giménez (born 1954), U.S. representative and former mayor of Miami-Dade County
• Renita Holmes, housing activist
• Carlos López-Cantera (born 1973), politician
• Scott James Meyer, attorney and former stand-up comedian
• Yeshimabeit Milner, technologist and activist
• Daniel Noboa (born 1987), 48th President of Ecuador
• Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (born 1952), U.S. representative
• Marco Rubio (born 1971), U.S. Senator and Secretary of State
• María Elvira Salazar (born 1961), U.S. representative and journalist^[19]
• Francis Suarez (born 1977), 43rd Mayor of Miami
• Robert H. Traurig (1925–2018), co-founder of Greenberg Traurig, one of the nation's largest law and lobbying firms
• Frederica Wilson (born 1942), U.S. representative^[20]

Sports

Autoracing

• Bobby Allison (1937–2024) and family, NASCAR drivers
• Zach Banks (born 1997), racing driver
• Enzo Fittipaldi (born 2001), Formula 3 driver
• Pietro Fittipaldi (born 1996), Indycar and Formula One driver
• Bobby Johns (1932–2016), NASCAR driver
• Tony Kanaan (born 1974), 2013 Indianapolis 500 Champion, 2004 IndyCar Series Champion and 2015 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona overall winner
• Carlos Munoz (born 1992), IndyCar Series racing driver
• Juan Pablo Montoya (born 1975), 2001 and 2015 Indianapolis 500 Champion and Formula One racing driver

Baseball

• Robert Andino (born 1984), current MLB baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles^[21]
• J. P. Arencibia (born 1986), former MLB catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays^[22]
• Ray Bare (1949–1994), former MLB pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers^[23]
• Andy Barkett (born 1974), former MLB player for the Pittsburgh Pirates and current manager of the Class AA Jacksonville Suns^[24]
• Rick Behenna (1960–2012), former MLB pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians^[25]
• Brian Buchanan (born 1973), former MLB outfielder for the Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres and New York Mets^[26]
• José Canseco (born 1964), former baseball player (born in Cuba, moved to Miami as an infant)^[27]
• Steve Carlton (born 1944), Hall of Fame baseball player^[28]
• Alex Castellanos (born 1986), current MLB outfielder for the New York Mets^[29]
• Vinnie Chulk (born 1978), current MLB relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers^[30]
• Andre Dawson (born 1954), former MLB outfielder^[31]
• Lenny DiNardo (born 1979), MLB pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals^[32]
• Joe Dunand (born 1995), MLB player
• Tal Erel (born 1996), Israel national baseball team player
• Jorge Fábregas (born 1970), former MLB catcher^[33]
• Mike Fuentes (born 1958), former MLB outfielder for the Montreal Expos^[34]
• Bryan Garcia (born 1995), professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
• Alex Gonzalez (born 1973), former MLB infielder^[35]
• Dee Gordon (born 1988), MLB player for Miami Marlins
• Charlie Greene (born 1971), former MLB catcher^[36]
• Ricky Gutiérrez (born 1970), former MLB player^[37]
• Lenny Harris (born 1964), former MLB infielder/outfielder, holds current MLB record for most pinch hits^[38]
• Fernando Hernandez (born 1984), current MLB relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics^[39]
• Mark Higgins (1963–2017), former MLB first baseman for the Cleveland Indians^[40]
• Bobby Hogue (1921–1987), former MLB pitcher for the Boston Braves, St. Louis Browns and New York Yankees^[41]
• Jay Howell (born 1955), former MLB relief pitcher^[42]
• Dick Howser (1936–1987), former NBA player and manager^[43]
• Jon Jay (born 1985), MLB player^[44]
• Charles Johnson (born 1971), former MLB catcher^[45]
• Jerry Johnson (1943–2021), former MLB pitcher^[46]
• Randy Johnson (born 1958), former MLB player for the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins^[47]
• Ross Jones (born 1960), former MLB shortstop for the New York Mets, Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals^[48]
• Jeff Keppinger (born 1980), current MLB infielder for the Tampa Bay Rays^[49]
• Evan Kravetz (born 1996), MLB pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds
• Jim Lewis (born 1955), former MLB pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins^[50]
• Mickey Lopez (born 1973), former MLB second baseman for the Seattle Mariners^[51]
• Mike Lowell (born 1974), former MLB third baseman for the New York Yankees, Florida Marlins (now Miami Marlins) Marlins, and Boston Red Sox^[52]
• Manny Machado (born 1992), current MLB infielder for the San Diego Padres^[53]
• Christopher Marrero (born 1988), current MLB first baseman for the Washington Nationals^[54]
• J. D. Martinez (born 1987), current MLB outfielder for the Boston Red Sox^[55]
• Luis Martinez (born 1985), current MLB catcher for the Texas Rangers^[56]
• Rob Murphy (born 1960), former MLB relief pitcher^[57]
• Don Newhauser (born 1947), former MLB pitcher for the Boston Red Sox^[58]
• Dan Otero (born 1985), current MLB relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants^[59]
• Henry Owens (born 1979), MLB pitcher for the Florida Marlins^[60]
• Brad Peacock (born 1988), current MLB pitcher for the Oakland Athletics^[61]
• Dan Perkins (born 1975), former MLB pitcher for the Minnesota Twins^[62]
• Nick Regilio (born 1978), former MLB pitcher for the Texas Rangers^[63]
• Carlos Reyes (born 1969), former MLB pitcher^[64]
• Mickey Rivers (born 1948), former MLB center fielder for the California Angels, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers^[65]
• Alex Rodriguez (born 1975), former MLB player for Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees, was born in New York City, but moved to Miami as a child^[66]
• Iván Rodríguez (born 1971), former MLB catcher for the Texas Rangers, Miami Marlins, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees and Houston Astros^[67]
• Sean Rodriguez (born 1985), current MLB shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies organization^[68]
• Mandy Romero (born 1967), former MLB catcher for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies^[69]
• Al "Flip" Rosen (1924–2015), MLB four-time All-Star third baseman and first baseman, MVP, two-time home run champion, two-time RBIleader^[70]
• Ryan Sadowski (born 1982), former MLB pitcher currently playing in the Korea Baseball Organization^[71]
• Gaby Sánchez (born 1983), current MLB free agent first baseman; played for the Miami Marlins^[72]
• Dennis Sherrill (born 1956), former MLB infielder for the New York Yankees^[73]
• Mose Solomon (1900–1966), the "Rabbi of Swat", MLB player
• Shannon Stewart (born 1974), current MLB outfielder free agent^[74]
• Larry Thomas (born 1969), former MLB pitcher for the Chicago White Sox^[75]
• Danny Valencia (born 1984), American-Israeli current MLB player for the Baltimore Orioles^[76]
• Elih Villanueva (born 1986), current MLB pitcher for the Miami Marlins^[77]
• Garrett Wittels (born 1990), baseball player^[78]
• Woody Woodward (born 1942), former MLB infielder for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds; GM of the Seattle Mariners^[79]

Basketball

• Ray Allen (born 1975), retired NBA player, Miami Heat 2013-2014
• Trevor Ariza (born 1985), NBA small forward for the Miami Heat (born in Miami, raised in Los Angeles)^[80]
• Carlos Arroyo (born 1979), guard for the Galatasaray Liv Hospital (Turkey)^[81]
• Raja Bell (born 1976), former NBA guard^[82]
• Steve Blake (born 1980), NBA point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers (Hollywood)^[83]
• Chris Bosh (born 1984), NBA player, current resident of Miami
• Rakeem Buckles (born 1990), professional basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Amir Celestin (born 1990), plays for Maccabi Haifa of the Israeli Basketball Premier League^[84]
• Mario Chalmers (born 1986), NBA player
• Keyon Dooling (born 1980), NBA guard^[85]
• Goran Dragic (born 1986), NBA player for the Miami Heat, resident of both Slovenia and Miami
• Doug Edwards (born 1971), former NBA power forward for the Atlanta Hawks^[86][87]
• Ed Elisma (born 1975), basketball player
• Dewan Hernandez (born 1996), NBA player for Toronto Raptors^[88]
• Udonis Haslem (born 1980), NBA forward for the Miami Heat^[89]
• Eddie Jones (born 1971), former NBA player (Pompano Beach)^[90]
• James Jones (born 1980), NBA small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers^[91]
• LeBron James (born 1984), NBA player, Miami Heat 2011-2014^[92]
• Shawn Jones (born 1992), basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Basketball Premier League^[93]
• Maurice Kemp (born 1991), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Brandon Knight (born 1991), NBA point guard for the Phoenix Suns
• Frank Martin (born 1966), current head coach for Men's Basketball at the University of South Carolina^[94]
• Anthony Mason (1966–2015), NBA player^[95]
• Beatrice Mompremier (born 1996), WNBA player for the Atlanta Dream
• Alonzo Mourning (born 1970), retired NBA player, member of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, current resident of Miami
• Shaquille O'Neal (born 1972), retired NBA player, member of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
• Glen Rice Jr. (born 1991), professional basketball player Washington Wizards, 2017-18 top scorer in the Israel Basketball Premier League
• Mitch Richmond (born 1965), former NBA player (Ft. Lauderdale)^[96]
• Pat Riley (born 1945), current president of the Miami Heat, current resident of Miami
• Yoav Saffar (born 1975), basketball player
• John Salley (born 1964), retired NBA player
• Sam Singer (born 1995), basketball player for Israeli team Bnei Herzliya
• Mychal Thompson (born 1955), former NBA player, NBA champion with Los Angeles Lakers
• Dwyane Wade (born 1982), NBA player for the Miami Heat, resident of both Chicago and Miami
• Neal Walk (1948–2015), former NBA player^[97]
• Erica Wheeler (born 1991), WNBA player for the Indiana Fever

Football

• Blue Adams (born 1979), NFL cornerback^[98]
• Ottis Anderson (born 1957), former NFL running back who was Super Bowl XXV MVP^[99]
• Atari Bigby (born 1981), NFL strong safety for the Green Bay Packers^[100]
• E.J. Biggers (born 1987), former NFL cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers^[101]
• Bennie Blades (born 1966), former NFL free safety for the Detroit Lions^[102]
• Brian Blades (born 1965), former NFL wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks^[103]
• Teddy Bridgewater (born 1992), quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
• Cariel Brooks (born 1991), cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals
• Antonio Brown (born 1988), retired NFL wide receiver, played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, played college Football at Central Michigan University^[104]
• Isaac Bruce (born 1972), former wide receiver (Ft. Lauderdale)^[105]
• Antonio Bryant (born 1981), former NFL wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers^[106]
• Rashad Butler (born 1983), current NFL offensive lineman for the Houston Texans^[107]
• Vernon Carey (born 1981), current NFL offensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins^[108]
• Johndale Carty (born 1977), NFL defensive back^[109]
• Tony Chickillo (born 1960), NFL defensive lineman^[110]
• James Cook (born 1999), current NFL running back for the Buffalo Bills
• Amari Cooper (born 1994), current NFL wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns
• Bret Cooper (born 1970), Arena Football League player
• Paris Cotton (born 1989), current CFL running back
• Terry Cousin (born 1975), former NFL cornerback^[111]
• Travis Daniels (born 1982), current NFL cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs^[112]
• Al Darby (born 1954), NFL tight end^[113]
• Troy Davis (born 1975), former NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints^[114]
• Charley Diamond (1936–2020), American Football League player^[115]
• Elvis Dumervil (born 1984), current NFL defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens^[116]
• Onzy Elam (born 1964), former NFL linebacker for the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys^[117]
• Rashad Fenton (born 1997), current NFL cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons
• Joaquin Gonzalez (born 1979), former NFL offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts^[118]
• Frank Gore (born 1983), current NFL running back for the Indianapolis Colts^[119]
• Steve Griffin (born 1964), former NFL and Arena Football League player
• Darius Hadley (born 1973), former Arena Football League player
• Al Harris (born 1974), current NFL cornerback for the Miami Dolphins^[120]
• Ted Hendricks (born 1947), former Hall of Fame NFL linebacker^[121]
• Marcus Hudson (born 1982), current NFL defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers^[122]
• Steve Hutchinson (born 1977), current NFL offensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings^[123]
• Lindy Infante (1940–2015), former head coach of Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts
• Michael Irvin (born 1966), former NFL wide receiver (Ft. Lauderdale)^[124]
• Jamaal Jackson (born 1980), current NFL offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles^[125]
• Craig Jay (born 1963), former NFL tight end for the Green Bay Packers.^[126]
• Andre Johnson (born 1981), current NFL wide receiver for the Houston Texans^[127]
• Carlos Joseph (1980–2021), current NFL offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars^[128]
• Davin Joseph (born 1983), current NFL offensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers^[129]
• William Joseph (born 1979), current NFL defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders^[130]
• Patrick Lee (born 1984), current NFL cornerback Green Bay Packers^[131]
• Marquand Manuel (born 1979), current NFL strong safety for the Detroit Lions^[132]
• Darrell McClover (born 1981), current NFL linebacker for the New York Jets^[133]
• Stanley McClover (born 1984), current NFL defensive end for the Houston Texans^{[citation needed]}
• Jerome McDougle (born 1978), current NFL defensive free agent^[134]
• Stockar McDougle (born 1977), current NFL offensive lineman free agent^[135]
• Willis McGahee (born 1981), current NFL running back for the Cleveland Browns^[136]
• Bryant McKinnie (born 1979), current NFL offensive lineman free agent^[137]
• Mike McKenzie (born 1976), current NFL cornerback free agent^[138]
• Eddie Miles (born 1968), NFL player^[139]
• Lamar Miller (born 1991), NFL running back
• Vernand Morency (born 1980), current NFL running back free agent^[140]
• Dan Morgan (born 1978), NFL linebacker for the Saints (Coral Springs)^[141]
• Santana Moss (born 1979), current NFL wide receiver for the Washington Redskins^[142]
• Sinorice Moss (born 1983), current NFL wide receiver for the New York Giants^[143]
• Chris Myers, current NFL offensive lineman for the Houston Texans^[144]
• Chad Ochocinco (born 1978), former NFL wide receiver^[145]
• Branden Oliver (born 1991), college football running back^[146]
• Roscoe Parrish (born 1982), current NFL wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills^[147]
• Brian Piccolo (1943–1970), late football player who played for the Chicago Bears (Ft. Lauderdale)^[148]
• Larry Rentz (born 1947), former AFL defensive back for the San Diego Chargers.^[149]
• Antonio Robinson (born 1985), current NFL wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers^[150]
• Antrel Rolle (born 1982), current NFL free safety for the New York Giants^[151]
• Samari Rolle (born 1976), current NFL cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens^[152]
• Drew Rosenhaus (born 1966), current NFL agent for players such as Chad Johnson and Terrell Owens^{[citation needed]}
• Mike Rumph (born 1979), former NFL free safety for the Washington Redskins^[153]
• Asante Samuel (born 1981), current NFL cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons^[154]
• Kevin Smith (born 1986), former University of Central Florida running back; 2008 draft pick for the Detroit Lions^[155]
• Steve Spurrier (born 1945), current head football coach at the University of South Carolina^[156]
• Duane Starks (born 1974), former NFL cornerback for the Oakland Raiders^[157]
• Steve Tannen (born 1948), NFL defensive back with the New York Jets (1970, first round pick)^[158]
• Lenny Taylor (born 1961), former NFL wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers^[159]
• Sean Taylor (1983–?), former NFL free safety for the Washington Redskins^[160]
• Derrick Thomas (1967–2000), late NFL linebacker who was a member of the NFL 1990s^[161]
• Stephen Tulloch (born 1985), NFL player for Detroit Lions
• Alan Veingrad (born 1963), former NFL football player^[162]
• Carl Vereen (born 1936), former NFL offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers^[163]
• Jonathan Vilma (born 1982), current NFL linebacker for the New Orleans Saints^[164]
• Nate Webster (born 1977), current NFL linebacker for the Denver Broncos^[165]

Golf

• Daniel Berger (born 1993), professional PGA Tour golfer
• Erik Compton (born 1979), professional golfer

Mixed martial artists

• Alex Caceres (born 1988), mixed martial artist fighting in the UFC
• Jorge Masvidal (born 1984), mixed martial artist fighting in the UFC
• Mike Rio (born 1981), professional mixed martial arts fighter, former member of the UFC
• Kimbo Slice (1974–2016), Bahamian-American mixed martial artist, boxer, professional wrestler and occasional actor

Soccer

• George Acosta (born 2000), midfielder^[166]
• Bryan Arguez (born 1989), midfielder^[167]
• Steven Cabas (born 1989), forward^[168]
• Luis Cálix (born 1988), defender^[169]
• Shawn Chin (born 1989), midfielder and forward^[170]
• Benjamin Cremaschi (born 2005), midfielder and 2024 Olympian^[171]
• Konrad de la Fuente (born 2001), forward^[172]
• Justin Garces (born 2000), goalkeeper^[173]

Tennis

• Jodi Appelbaum-Steinbauer (born 1956), former professional tennis player
• Jay Berger (born 1966), former tennis player; highest world ranking # 7
• Alexis Blokhina (born 2004), tennis player
• Anne Grousbeck (born 1966)
• Anna Kournikova (born 1981), professional tennis player
• Van Winitsky (born 1959), former tennis player ranked World No. 7 in doubles

Multiple disciplines

• Eddy Alvarez (born 1990), Olympic short track speed skater and baseball player, and Major League Baseball second baseman

Other sports

• Fannie Barrios (1964–2005), IFBB professional bodybuilder
• Fabiano Caruana (born 1992), former United States Chess champion
• Lisa Cross (born 1978), IFBB professional bodybuilder
• Layla El (born 1977), former WWE professional wrestler
• Margie Goldstein-Engle (born 1958), equestrian
• Brian Ginsberg (born 1966), gymnast, two-time US junior national gymnastics champion
• Hulk Hogan (1953–2025), professional wrestler, actor
• Ashleigh Johnson (born 1994), water polo goalkeeper
• Glen Johnson (born 1969), former world light heavyweight boxing champion
• Jorge Masvidal (born 1984), mixed martial artist fighting in the UFC
• Floyd Mayweather Jr. (born 1977), professional boxer, boxing promoter
• Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (born 1966), IFBB professional bodybuilder
• Hans Pienitz (born 1988), American-born German professional ice hockey player
• Andrew Talansky (born 1988), professional cyclist
• Betty Viana-Adkins (born 1971), IFBB professional bodybuilder
• Lola Vice (born 1998), professional wrestler, mixed martial artist
• Montel Vontavious Porter (born 1973, MVP), professional wrestler

Miscellaneous

• Stephanie Abrams (born 1978), meteorologist at the Weather Channel since 2003
• Nina Agdal (born 1992), Danish model
• Richard A. Appelbaum, U.S. Coast Guard rear admiral
• Don Aronow (1927–1987), speedboat builder and racer
• Stephanie Berman-Eisenberg, supportive housing developer
• Princess Eugénie of Bourbon (born 2007), relative of the Spanish royal family
• Black Chiney, Jamaican sound system
• Leslie Cochran (1951–2012), Austin, Texas, resident who personified "Keep Austin Weird"
• Kyan Douglas (born 1970), star of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
• Howard Engle (1919–2009), physician and lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against the tobacco industry^[174]
• Manuel J. Fernandez (1925–1980), U.S. Air Force fighter ace; raised in Miami^[175]
• Roy Firestone (born 1953), TV personality
• Don Francisco (born 1940), TV host
• Kid Fury (born 1987), vlogger and co-host of podcast The Read
• Dave Graveline (born 1954), talk radio host
• Leroy Griffith (born 1932), theater and club proprietor
• Charlie Hall (1930–2014), firefighter and member of the Florida House of Representatives
• Christina Hattler, fashion designer
• Valeria Morales (born 1998), Miss Colombia 2018
• Richard L. Hoxie (1844–1930), U.S. Army brigadier general
• Arefeh Mansouri (born 1980), fashion and costume designer
• Jeanine Mason (born 1991), winner of So You Think You Can Dance (Season 5), actress
• Ana Navarro (born 1971), political strategist, political commentator for CNN, co-host of The View
• Adriana Paniagua (born 1995), Miss Nicaragua 2018
• Edward C. Peter II (1929–2008), U.S. Army lieutenant general; raised in Miami^[176]
• Allen Lawrence Pope (1928–2020), former military and paramilitary aviator who was shot down over Indonesia during the Permesta Rebellion
• Brett Ratner (born 1969), director of the Rush Hour films
• Albert Reed (born 1985), model, Dancing with the Stars
• Crystal Renn (born 1986), plus-size model
• Daniel Schechter (born 1962), child psychiatrist and researcher
• Robert L. Shevin (1934–2005), politician and judge
• O.J. Simpson (1947–2024), football player, actor
• Ondi Timoner (born 1972), film director
• Dayanara Torres (born 1974), Miss Universe 1993
• Rick Tyler (born 1957), white supremacist and political candidate from Tennessee.
• Pedro Zamora (1972–1994), AIDS educator and The Real World: San Francisco television personality

See also

• List of Florida International University people
• List of University of Miami alumni