List of people from Toledo, Ohio

Art Tatum, at the Vogue Room, New York (between 1946 and 1948)

The city of Toledo, Ohio, the largest city and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, is the birthplace and home of several notable individuals. This is a list of people from Toledo, Ohio and includes people that were born or lived in Toledo, Ohio and the surrounding area. Individuals included in this listing are people presumed to be notable because they have received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject.

Arts and entertainment

Architecture and design

  • E. O. Fallis - architect with works throughout Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana

Art

Journalism

Gloria Steinem, pictured here in 1972, is a feminist icon.

Literature and poetry

Modeling

Music

Tom Scholz is the founder of the 1970s rock band Boston.

Theater and film

Jamie Farr played Maxwell Klinger on the long-running TV series M*A*S*H.

Business

Criminals

Government and Politicians

Military

Alexander Drabik being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Lieutenant General John W. Leonard, both Toledo natives.

Science and technology

NASA flight director Gene Kranz

Sports

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Fred Davis played tight end for the Washington Redskins.

Ice hockey

Golf

Combat Sports

Other sports

Other notables

See also

References

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