كليفلاند's 20th-century heritage as a major manufacturing centre has given the city a legacy of world-class arts and cultural institutions. Among these are the كليفلاند Museum of Art, the كليفلاند Orchestra and the كليفلاند Botanical Garden.
كليفلاند's heritage is still evident in the city's many ethnic neighbourhoods with its variety of churches, food stores, and restaurants. This mixture gives كليفلاند a depth of cultures not experienced in such younger cities as Atlanta, Tampa, and even Columbus. It is no wonder that كليفلاند has established itself as a home for talented entertainers and celebrities in all art forms for many years.
For a bit of fun Global Investments has complied ( In our personal view ) a list of who we feel are the top 10 famous people that were either born, grew up or had their careers heavily influenced in كليفلاند Ohio.
10. Robert Patrick
TV, Film actor born in 1958, spent his childhood in Bay Village of the West side of كليفلاند. Hits include Walk The Line, the Last Action Hero, The X Files and most memorably Terminator 2, the one man you do not want running after you ;)
9. Alan Ruck.
Actor that has appeared in many films such as Speed and Twister. was born on July 1, 1956 in كليفلاند. He is part of the main cast of Fox's "Exorcist" adaptation. By far my favourite, the classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. I do not think I will ever forgive him for what he did to that Ferrari 250GT California !
Actor from Karamu House in the Fairfax neighbourhood on the east side of كليفلاند ( the oldest African-American theatre in the الولايات المتحدة ). His long list of films includes The Bodyguard, Demolition Man, The Colour of Money, Trading Places and New Jack City. A Legend 7. Tracy Chapman
Singer, songwriter. born March 30, 1964 in كليفلاند. Known for her hits "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason”. She is a multi-platinum and four-time Grammy Award winning artist. studied guitar and clarinet at the كليفلاند Music School. A true natural talent. 6. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Siegel's family moved to the Jewish neighbourhood of Glenville in 1928. He attended Glenville High School in كليفلاند at the age of 16, while at Glenville, he befriended Joe Shuster. Jerry and Joe went on to create the most successful super hero of all time, Superman. 5. Halle Berry
Model, actress. Born Maria Halle Berry. Her name was legally changed to Halle Maria Berry at age five. Her parents selected her middle name from Halle's Department Store which was then a local landmark in كليفلاند. The only African American to win an Oscar for best actress. 4. Drew Carey
Comedian, actor. Born and raised in the Old Brooklyn neighbourhood of كليفلاند. Drew was the star of "The Drew Carey Show" (1995-2004), which was set in كليفلاند. The Drew Carey Show not only provided comedic relief but had the whole country chanting “كليفلاند Rocks! 3. Tom Hanks
Actor, Producer, Writer, Director. Began acting career in كليفلاند with (what was then) Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival, he was cast as Soldier #27 in a stage production of Hamlet. Hanks has gone on to became one of only two actors who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in consecutive years. 2. Bob Hope
Actor, comedian. Born in London but grew up in كليفلاند. One of the most popular comedians and actors of the 20th Century. In 1983, the Lorain-Carnegie bridge crossing the Cuyahoga River in كليفلاند connecting downtown to the west side, was renamed in honour of Hope and his family. 1 Paul Newman
Actor, director, screen legend, race-car driver, humanitarian. Paul Newman was born on January 26, 1925, in كليفلاند. Graduating from Shaker Heights High School in 1943 At age 10, Newman performed at the كليفلاند Play House in a production of Saint George and the Dragon, the rest is history. Newman came to be known as one of the finest actors of his time. Nominated nine times for Academy Awards, winning for "The Color of Money" as well as two honorary Oscars. Had major roles in more than 50 motion pictures, including "Cool Hand Luke," "Exodus," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Sting.” Paul Newman tops Global Investments list of “ Most Famous “
