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List of people from Philadelphia

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The following is a list of notable people presently or previously associated with the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in July 2016
This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

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  15. ^ Barnes, Mike (June 4, 2010). "Teshome Actor Eddie Barth dies; Voiceover artist known for 1980s Miller Lite commercials". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 8, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
  16. ^ "Memories of Laurie". Theatrefest.com. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  17. ^ Miss Bessie Clayton, Retired Ballerina, The New York Times, July 17, 1948, p. 15
  18. ^ Hall-John, Annette (May 25, 2017). "For Many Philadelphia Residents, Bill Cosby Is Still Their Hometown Boy". NPR. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
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  20. ^ Petaloudis, Greg (April 3, 2014). "One Time Screening: Jack Thomas Smith's New Horror Movie "Infliction" Anthology Film Archives New York". Horror Unlimited.
  21. ^ Petrillo, Matt (March 28, 2022). "It Was a Bad Choice: West Philadelphia Community Reacts To Local Icon Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock". KYW-TV. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  22. ^ Cook, Bonnie L. (March 26, 2016). "David L. Smyrl, Mr. Handford on 'Sesame Street'". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  23. ^ Thornton, Kevin Pierce (2015). "Andrew Harris, Vermont's Forgotten Abolitionist" (PDF). Vermont History. 83 (2). Vermont Historical Society: 119–156. eISSN 1544-3043. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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  27. ^ "Sci-Phi: Isaac Asimov's West Philly Years – Hidden City Philadelphia". hiddencityphila.org. July 18, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
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  29. ^ "Lizzy McAlpine & Ben Kessler Are Finally in Sync". Level. November 2, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  30. ^ "Winston Churchill's Daughter May Wed Negro Artist". Jet Magazine. January 28, 1965. Retrieved March 25, 2013 – via Google Books.
  31. ^ "Former Philly Councilwoman Augusta Clark Dies at 81". WCAU. October 14, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
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  33. ^ "RANDALL, Samuel Jackson (1828–1890)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  34. ^ "LICHTENWALNER, Norton Lewis (1889–1960)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  35. ^ "Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony wouldn't have been hired as a cop if he revealed he killed a man, former boss says". Sun Sentinel. May 5, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
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  37. ^ Spartans sign three players
  38. ^ "Derek Bryant". FightsRec.com. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  39. ^ Gelston, Dan (October 30, 2019). "Allen Iverson remains a cherished icon in Philadelphia". NBA.com. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
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  41. ^ DeVrieze, Craig (March 15, 2001). "Fischer takes long road to NCAA tourney". Qctimes.com. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  42. ^ Vadala, Nick (July 27, 2017). "South Philly's Amber Rose comes from a place where people are not traditionally attractive". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  43. ^ Sullivan, Patricia (November 28, 2009). "Developer of Kevlar vest, Lester Shubin, dies". The San Francisco Chronicle.

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