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World-Renowned Westporters: Biographies

Learn about the famous people who made Westport their home. All of the individuals listed below have either lived in Westport or have strong ties to our town. Click on a celebrity to find out about their impactful lives and careers.

Link to Shonda Rhimes biography resource guide

Link to Rose O'Neill biography resource guide

Link to Joanne Woodward resource guide

Link to Rod Serling biography resource guide

Link to Nile Rodgers resource guide

Link to Lawrence Langner resource guide

Link to Gatsby in Westport resource guide

Link to Shirley Jackson biography resource guide

Link to Frank Deford resource guide

Link to Sybil Steinberg biography resource guide

Link to Peter De Vries biography resource guide

Link to Eartha Kitt resource guide

Link to J.D. Salinger biography resource guide

Link to Paul Newman resource guide

Link to Max Wilk resource guide

Link to Helen Keller resource guide

Link to Lillian Wald resource guide

Link to Bette Davis resource guide

Link to Rodney Dangerfield resource guide

Link to Mary Hewitt Loveless biography resource guide

Link to Charles Lindbergh resource guide

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