Michigan, a state rich in culture and history, has been home to many individuals who have significantly contributed to various fields. Below is a list of famous people from Michigan, highlighting their achievements and impact in their respective areas.

Famous People from Michigan

Diana Ross (1944 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Singing, Acting Diana Ross, an iconic singer and actress, was the lead singer of The Supremes and is a prominent figure in the music industry and a symbol of black excellence.	Ty Cobb (1886 – 1961) Nationality: American Known For: Baseball A baseball legend, Cobb played 22 seasons for the Detroit Tigers, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.	Francis Ford Coppola (1939 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Film Directing and Production Coppola is a celebrated writer, producer, and director, famously known for “The Godfather” series.
Henry Ford (1863 – 1947) Nationality: American Known For: Automobile Industry Pioneer Henry Ford, from Dearborn, revolutionized the automobile industry with mass production techniques, making cars affordable for the middle class.	Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson (1959 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Basketball From Lansing, ‘Magic’ Johnson is a basketball legend, known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and his significant impact on the sport.	Tom Selleck (1945 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Acting Tom Selleck, born in Detroit, is renowned for his role in ‘Magnum P.I.,’ earning him an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award.
Bob Seger (1945 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Rock Music Bob Seger, born in Detroit, is a legendary rock musician with a career spanning six decades, known for hits like “Night Moves” and “Turn the Page.”	Smokey Robinson (1940 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer Smokey Robinson was the founder and frontman of The Miracles. He is renowned for his significant contributions to the Motown sound.	Jerry Bruckheimer (1943 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Film and Television Production Jerry Bruckheimer, a film producer from Detroit, is known for producing major hits like “Pirates of the Caribbean” and the “CSI” series.
Kristen Bell (1980 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Acting Kristen Bell is best known for her roles in “Veronica Mars” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” with a career beginning in stage productions and extending to television and film.	Terry Crews (1968 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Acting, Comedy Terry Crews, known for his roles in sitcoms like “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and films such as the “Expendables” series, is also a former American football player.	Burt Reynolds (1936 – 2018) Nationality: American Known For: Acting Burt Reynolds was an American actor and a cultural icon of the 1970s and 1980s, known for his roles in “Smokey and the Bandit” and “Deliverance.”
Jeff Daniels (1955 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Acting Jeff Daniels, raised in Chelsea, is an acclaimed actor known for his roles in “The Newsroom” and “The Squid and the Whale.”	Jane Murfin (1892 – 1955) Nationality: American Known For: Screenwriting Jane Murfin was a screenwriter known for films like “What Price Hollywood?” and significantly contributed to early Hollywood.	Stevie Wonder (1950 – present) Nationality: American Known For: Music Stevie Wonder, a Motown legend, is known for his musical talent and hits like “Superstition” and “Isn’t She Lovely.”