Famous People

Harry Anderson (1952 - ) Actor and magician. He starred in the sit-com Night Court. Born in Newport, RI (509)

Bobby (Robert Leo) Hackett (1915 - 1976) Jazz musician who played the trumpet, the cornet, and the guitar; Known for playing with the Glenn Miller Orchestra (1941-1942). Born in Providence, RI (505)

Napoleon (Larry) Lajoie (1874 - 1959) Baseball player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. Born in Woonsocket, RI (504)

H.P. (Howard Phillips) Lovecraft (1890 - 1937) Author who wrote the book Necronomicon and was interested in science fiction and supernatural stories. Born in Providence, RI (510)

Gilbert Stuart (1755 - 1828) Artist that painted the George Washington that appears on the dollar bill. Born in Saunderstown, RI (508)