Famous People Born in Georgia

Georgia has been the birthplace of many influential figures. Explore a curated list of notable individuals born in Georgia — from living celebrities to historical personalities who have shaped their fields. Each profile includes birthplace details and an interactive map to help you explore their origins geographically.

Famous People Born by City

Tbilisi Plains Albany Baghdati Macon Stockbridge

🗺️ Birthplaces in Georgia

7 Famous People born in Georgia

Nana Alexandria (Chess player) - Tbilisi, Georgia (September 13th, 1949)

Georgian chess grandmaster, multiple-time Women's World Championship challenger.

Jimmy Carter (Political leader, humanitarian) - Plains, Georgia, USA (October 1st, 1924)

Thirty-ninth President and later Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his humanitarian work.

Ray Charles (Singer) - Albany, Georgia, USA (September 23rd, 1930)

American singer who pioneered soul music.

Vladimir Mayakovsky (Poet, Writer) - Baghdati, Georgia (July 19th, 1893)

Soviet Futurist poet and playwright, noted for revolutionary fervor and visual performance.

Tigran Petrosian (Chess player) - Tbilisi, Georgia (June 17th, 1929)

Soviet-Armenian chess grandmaster, World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969, renowned for his defensive style.

Little Richard (Artist, Musician, Singer) - Macon, Georgia, USA (December 5th, 1932)

American singer-songwriter and pianist.

Kara Walker (Installation artist, Printmaker) - Stockbridge, Georgia, USA (November 26th, 1969)

American contemporary artist known for silhouetted figures and works addressing race, gender and history.