What is famous people from rochester?

1. Susan B. Anthony – The civil rights leader and suffragist, Susan B. Anthony, was born in Adams, Massachusetts, but spent much of her adult life in Rochester. She was instrumental in securing the right to vote for women in America.

2. Frederick Douglass – The abolitionist Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave who became a prominent orator and author, lived in Rochester from 1847 to 1872. He published his newspaper, The North Star, from Rochester, and helped many formerly enslaved people find new lives in the city.

3. George Eastman – Rochester’s most famous inventor and entrepreneur, George Eastman founded Eastman Kodak Company and developed the first camera that made photography accessible to the public. His legacy is the Eastman School of Music, Eastman Theatre and other philanthropic ventures that have changed the city's landscape.

4. Philip Seymour Hoffman – The late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman grew up in Fairport, a suburb of Rochester, before going on to become one of the most accomplished actors of his generation.

5. Joywave – The indie rock band Joywave hails from Rochester and has gained national fame over the past decade. Their hit songs include "Tongues" and "Destruction" and their album "Possession" was released in 2020.

6. Richard Threlkeld – The Emmy Award-winning journalist Richard Threlkeld was born in Iowa but grew up in Rochester. In a career that spanned more than 30 years, Threlkeld worked for CBS News and ABC News.

7. Chuck Mangione – A Grammy-winning jazz musician, Chuck Mangione is originally from Rochester and attended the Eastman School of Music. His hit single, "Feels So Good," is still played on radio stations around the world today.

8. Vincent Esposito – A professional wrestler known as the "Garden State Godfather," Vincent Esposito was born and raised in Rochester. He worked for several wrestling promotions, including WWE, under the ring name "Vito" and also served as a wrestling trainer and road agent.