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By Jessica Shepherd | jessica_shepherd@mlive.com

We posed a question and then worked tirelessly to come up with some answers. Who is the most famous person from each and every county in the Great Lakes State?

From military heroes to movie stars, Michigan and its 83 counties have produced many a-celebrity. That sometimes made this a hard question to answer but we did it.

Of course, you know Madonna is a Michigander and so is Kid Rock, but maybe you would be surprised to learn the name of the most famous person from Monroe County.

To avoid confusion, we decided to feature people born in each Michigan county. While many others spent extensive time in our state, we favored natives for this list.

Yes, obviously, some counties have served as the birthplace for bigger names than others. That just means you will learn some new names when browsing through our list. Maybe you will even learn something new about the county in which you reside.

Do you disagree with one of our picks for "most famous"? If so, let us know. We would love to chat about it in the comments section. Trust me, we chatted about this A LOT in our newsroom.

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Alcona County

National Baseball Hall of Fame member Hazen "Kiki" Cuyler played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers during his 17-year Major League career. According to the National Baseball Hall of Fame website, during Cuyler's career, he was "one of Major League Baseball's greatest hitters." The right fielder, born in Harrisville, Michigan on Aug. 30, 1898, helped bring home a World Series win for the Pirates in 1925.

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Alger County

George Snow Hill, an artist known for his murals, was born Nov. 13, 1898 in Munising, Michigan. Spending time in Paris for a fellowship in the 1920s, he later spent time in New York and Florida. Some of his restored works are on display at the Tampa International Airport.

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Allegan County

Artist Clara Elsene Peck was born April 18, 1883 in Allegan, Michigan. Peck specialized in illustrations depicting women and children. Her work was used in many magazines as well as books, such as "A Lady of King Arthur's Court" and "In the Border Country."

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Alpena County

Actor Michael Bailey Smith was born Nov. 2, 1957 in Alpena, Michigan. Smith's acting career began in 1989 when he won a role in "A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child." His other credits include television shows "Charmed" and "My Name is Earl," as well as the movies "Men in Black II" and "The Hills Have Eyes."

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Antrim County

Major League pitcher Roger Mason was born Sept. 18, 1957 in Bellaire, Michigan. Mason played for seven different Major League teams, starting with the Detroit Tigers in 1984. Mostly a relief pitcher, he retired in 1994.

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Arenac County

Iva Ousterhout is the Iva behind the most famous chicken dinners in Sterling, Michigan. Iva's Chicken Dinners has served up the goods since 1938. Ousterhout no longer serves up the chicken herself but her recipe is still in use.

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Baraga County

A political pioneer, Cora Reynolds Anderson was born April 10, 1882 in L'Anse, Michigan. In 1924, Anderson was the first woman elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. Additionally, she was the very first Native American woman to serve in a state legislature anywhere in the U.S. Anderson, who also worked as a teacher, was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 2001.

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Barry County

Televangelist Jack Van Impe was born Feb. 9, 1931 in Freeport, Michigan. Along with his wife Rexella Van Impe, he hosts the long-running "Jack Van Impe Presents." The show currently airs in several countries on various networks. In Michigan, the show is aired on both religious networks and as paid programming on major networks.

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Bay County

Perhaps the world's most famous female pop star was born Madonna Louise Ciccone Aug. 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. Of course, we known the hit-making performer simple as Madonna. One of the best-selling recording artists of all time, Madonna is known for her countless singles, including "Like a Prayer," "Music" and "Crazy for You."

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Benzie County

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s Alan Wells worked as an actor, playing minor roles in many television series and films. Wells was born March 23, 1926 in Benzonia, Michigan. His work included roles in "Cape Fear," "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp," "Wanted: Dead or Alive" and "Beachhead."

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Berrien County

Model Kate Upton is perhaps most well-known for her work in multiple editions of the "Sports Illustrated" Swimsuit Issue. Upton, who was born June 10, 1992 in St. Joseph, Michigan, has also appeared in commercials and movies such as "The Other Woman" and "Tower Heist."

Runner up: Comedian Sinbad

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Branch County

Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Fame member Dan Severn was born June 8, 1958 in Coldwater, Michigan. Known by the nickname "The Beast," Severn is a two-time National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight champion and the only UFC triple crown champion.

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Calhoun County

An actress, comedian, dancer and singer, Betty Hutton did it all. Born Feb. 26, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan, Hutton is commemorated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her movie credits include "The Miracle on Morgan's Creek," "Annie Get Your Gun" and "The Greatest Show on Earth."

Runner up: Jamie Hyneman from "Mythbusters"

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Cass County

Journalist Webb Miller was born Feb. 10, 1891 in Pokagon, Michigan. As a war correspondent for United Press, Miller covered World War I, the Mexican Expedition, the Spanish Civil War and many other high profile international events. A few years after his sudden death, a Liberty ship was named in honor of Miller.

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Charlevoix County

Michigan Sports Hall of Fame member Bob Carey was born Feb. 8, 1930 in Charlevoix, Michigan. During his time at Michigan State University, he played basketball, football and track, serving as captain of the undefeated 1951 Spartan football team. The two-sport All-American went on to play football professionally for the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears.

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Cheboygan County

Born March 8, 1890 in Cheboygan, Michigan, George M. Humphrey served as Secretary of the Treasury under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. An advocate for a free market economy, Humphrey served under President Eisenhower from 1953 until he resigned in 1957. During his lifetime, Humphrey also worked as a lawyer and a banker.

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Chippewa County

A member of the cast of the beloved television series "Lost," Terry O'Quinn has worked as an actor for decades. Besides "Lost," his more notable credits include "Alias," "Primal Fear" and "Hawaii Five-0."

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Clare County

Wayne Terwilliger is a former Major League Baseball player, coach and manager. Terwilliger, born June 27, 1925 in Clare, Michigan, played for five professional teams, including the Chicago Cubs, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Kansas City Athletics. He released an autobiography, "Terwilliger Bunts One," in 2006.

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Clinton County

Retired gymnast Jordyn Wieber is a gold medal gymnast, having taken the top spot with her teammates in the women's gymnastics all-around competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Wieber and her teammates were referred to as the Fierce Five. Born July 12, 1995 in Dewitt, Michigan, Wieber retired from professional gymnastics in 2015 and now attends school at UCLA.

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Crawford County

Known for directing comedic films in Hollywood's early years, Norman Z. McLeod was born Sept. 20, 1895 in Grayling, Michigan. He directed early Marx Bothers films "Monkey Business" and "Horse Feathers." McLeod also directed the original 1947 version of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."

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Delta County

Terry Brunk, better known as Sabu, was born Dec. 12, 1964 in Escanaba, Michigan. Sabu is Brunk's professional wrestling persona. Sabu has wrestled for several major wrestling companies, including Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment. He continues to wrestle in a freelance capacity.

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Dickinson County

Since 1995, Tom Izzo has led the Michigan State men's basketball team as head coach. Born Jan. 30, 1955, Izzo was recently inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Under his watch, the Spartan team has made it to the Final Four seven times and taken home an NCAA Men's Division I Championship.

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Eaton County

Actor Harry T. Morey was born Aug. 21, 1873 in Charlotte, Michigan. During his career, he appeared in nearly 200 films. Morey's work included roles in "The Darkest Hour," "Beyond the Rainbow" and "The Return of Sherlock Holmes."

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Emmet County

Best known for his role as Otis Campbell on "The Andy Griffith Show," Hal Smith was a character and voice actor who worked on a seemingly endless number of projects until his death in 1994. Other notable credits for Smith, who was born in Petoskey, Michigan on Aug. 24, 1916, include "Green Acres," "Beauty and the Beast," "An American Tail" and "Davey and Goliath."

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Genesee County

Filmmaker and author Michael Moore was born April 23, 1954 in Flint, Michigan. His first full-length documentary film "Roger and Me" focused on his hometown. Moore won the Academy Award for Documentary Feature for his 2002 film "Bowling for Columbine."

Runners up: Actors Terry Crews and Sandra Bernhard

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Gladwin County

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow was born April 29, 1950 in Gladwin, Michigan. Serving as a senator since 2001, Stabenow previously served on the U.S. House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate and the Michigan House of Representatives. She is the state's senior senator.

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Gogebic County

Otto Binder was born Aug. 26, 1911 in Bessemer, Michigan. He is most well-known for his work writing for comic books, including the "Captain Marvel Adventures" series. He is also credited with helping to create the character Supergirl.

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Grand Traverse County

A television personality and home improvement expert, Carter Oosterhouse was born Sept. 19, 1976 in Traverse City, Michigan. He is known for work on shows like "Trading Spaces," "Million Dollar Rooms" and "Celebrity Motor Homes." His most current project is the FYI series "HomeGrown Makeover with Frederique and Carter."

Runner up: Barry Watson, actor from "7th Heaven"

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Gratiot County

Born June 9, 1945 in Alma, Michigan, Betty Mahmoody is best known for writing the memoir "Not Without my Daughter." The book was turned into a 1991 film, with Sally Field Starring as Mahmoody. Mahmoody also wrote a sequel titled "For the Love of a Child."

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Hillsdale County

Actor Jason Robards Sr. was born Dec. 31, 1892 in Hillsdale, Michigan. He appeared in countless films and television shows in his career, which spanned five decades. Films Robards appeared in include "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House," "Bedlam" and "Abraham Lincoln." His son was Oscar-winning actor Jason Robards Jr.

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Houghton County

Born June 20, 1931 in Calumet, Michigan, James Tolkan is known for his work as a character actor. Tolkan is well-known for his work in the "Back to the Future" trilogy, "Tog Gun" and "Serpico." He also has appeared in many successful television series, including "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Remington Steele" and "Miami Vice."

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Huron County

Born April 13, 1890 in Harbor Beach, Michigan, Frank Murphy held many high-level public offices before his final career move, a seat on the United States Supreme Court. Prior to his appointment on the country's highest court, Murphy served as mayor of Detroit, governor of Michigan and Attorney General of the United States.

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Ingham County

Basketball star Earvin "Magic" Johnson was born Aug. 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. Also known as a broadcaster, philanthropist and advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention, Johnson played with Los Angeles Lakers for 13 seasons after the team picked him first overall during the 1979 NBA draft. He recently announced he is returning to ESPN to work as an analyst for "NBA Countdown."

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Ionia County

Writer Clarence Budington Kelland was born July 11, 1881 in Portland, Michigan. His many short stories and novels inspired dozens of works of film, including "Speak Easily," "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" and the 2002 Adam Sandler film simply titled "Mr. Deeds." Three of his well-known series of books were "Mark Tidd," "Catty Atkins" and "Scattergood Baines."

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Iosco County

Wide receiver Jeff Janis was born June 9, 1991 in Tawas City, Michigan. A stand out during his college career at Saginaw Valley State University, Janis was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft. During a 2015 season playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals, Janis got attention when he caught a 41-yard Hail Mary pass from Aaron Rodgers to send the game into overtime.

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Iron County

Born Sept. 9, 1906 in Iron River, Michigan, Aileen Fisher was a writer focused on children's literature and poetry. Awards for her work included the 1978 Excellence in Poetry Award from the National Council of Teachers of English. Fisher's books included "Runny Days, Sunny Days," "The Coffee-Pot Face" and "Rabbits, Rabbits."

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Isabella County

Paul Carey, seen here on the right, was born March 15, 1928 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Carey worked as a sports broadcaster, most notably as an announcer for the Detroit Tigers from 1973 through the 1991 season, where he gave the play-by-play with legendary announcer Ernie Harwell (pictured here on the left). A member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, Carey also did some broadcasting work for the Pistons and the Lions.

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Jackson County

Former professional football player and coach Tony Dungy was born Oct. 6, 1955 in Jackson, Michigan. With the Indianapolis Colts, he became the first African-American NFL coach to win a Super Bowl in 2008. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame earlier this year.

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Kalamazoo County

Director and producer McG was born Joseph McGinty Nichol on Aug. 9, 1968 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. His executive producing credits include televisions series "The O.C.," "Chuck" and "Supernatural." His directing credits include the 2000 film "Charlie's Angels" and "We Are Marshall."

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Kalkaska County

Professional baseball player Emil Frisk was born Oct. 15, 1874 in Kalkaska, Michigan. A pitcher and outfielder, Frisk played for several teams, including the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds. Frisk also had a lengthy and celebrated Minor League career. In his 2001 book "The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract," James called Frisk the best Minor League player of 1900-1909.

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Kent County

Former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather had an undefeated record during his career. Born Feb. 24, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Mayweather now works as a boxing promoter. The winner of 11 titles, Mayweather was named the best pound-for-pound boxer of the past 25 years by ESPN.

Runners up: Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis and "Twilight" actor Taylor Lautner

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Keweenaw County

Col. Julien Gaujot, born Oct. 22, 1874 in Eagle Harbor, Michigan, received the Army Medal of Honor in 1911 for actions taken during the Mexican Revolution. Gaujot's brother, Lt. Col. Antoine Gaujot, also received a Medal of Honor, making the duo a unique pair of siblings to share the distinction. The two are the only set of brothers to receive the Medal of Honor for separate conflicts.

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Lake County

Woodcarver R.W. Overholtzer is known for creating the Shrine of the Pines, south of Baldwin in Lake County. The log cabin is filled with hand-carved furniture Overholtzer created out of white pine trees as a tribute to the tree.

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Lapeer County

NFL offensive tackle Jake Long was born May 9, 1985 in Lapeer, Michigan. A stand out while playing for the University of Michigan, Long was taken first overall in the 2008 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. He has also played for the Rams when they were still in St. Louis and the Atlanta Falcons. He is currently a free agent.

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Leelanau County

Paving the way for Michigan women, Emelia Schaub was born in 1891 in Centerville Township, Michigan. Inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, Schaub was the first woman elected as a county prosecutor in Michigan and served five terms in that position. She is also credited as the first female attorney to successfully defend a murder case.

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Lenawee County

Born Oct. 11, 1985 in Adrian, Michigan, Kellen Davis is an NFL tight end drafted in 2008 by the Chicago Bears. He also played a season with the Seattle Seahawks, during which he earned a Superbowl ring. Davis is currently with the New York Jets.

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Livingston County

Baseball Hall of Fame member Charlie Gehringer was born May 11, 1903 in Fowlerville, Michigan. The 1937 American League Most Valuable Player, Gehringer played for the Detroit Tigers from 1924 until 1942 and was widely considered one of the best second basemen in the sport. His number (2) was retired by the Tigers in 1983.

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Luce County

Former Detroit Lion tight end Rob Rubick was born Sept. 27, 1960 in Newberry, Michigan. The Grand Valley State grad was a Lion from 1982 until 1989. Rubick now works as a sports broadcaster.

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Mackinac County

Known as "father of the Mackinac Bridge," Prentiss M. Brown was born June 18, 1889 in St. Ignace, Michigan. Brown served as a Democratic U.S. representative and senator. He also served as chair of the Mackinac Bridge Authority during construction of the Bridge.

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Macomb County

Singer and rapper Kid Rock was known as Robert Ritchie when he was born Jan. 17, 1971 in Romeo, Michigan. In addition to his music, Kid Rock is known for voicing his conservative political views. Having sold tens of millions of albums worldwide, the Romeo native's most widely recognized songs include "All Summer Long," "Picture" and "Bawitdaba."

Runners up: Actors Dave Coulier and Dean Cain

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Manistee County

Dave Campbell (second from right) is a former Major League baseball player and sports broadcaster. Born Jan. 14, 1942 in Manistee, Michigan, Campbell played for four different Major League teams, starting his professional career with the Detroit Tigers. Playing from 1967 until 1974, he held the nickname "Soup."

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Marquette County

Engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was born Feb. 27, 1910 in Ishpeming, Michigan. Johnson worked for Lockheed Martin, engineering multiple aircraft that broke speed records. He led the design of dozens of aircraft, including fighter and spy planes.

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Mason County

Born Oct. 30, 1968 in Ludington, Michigan, Murphy Jensen is a former professional tennis player. Along with his brother and doubles partner Luke Jensen, he won the doubles title at the 1993 French Open. He has a son with actress Robin Givens.

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Mecosta County

Chris Gore, born Sept. 5, 1965 in Big Rapids, Michigan, is a film critic and writer. He has hosted and appeared on several television shows, including "Attack of the Show," "The X Show" and "The New Movie Show with Chris Gore." He also co-wrote and produced the parody documentary "My Big Fat Independent Movie."

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Menominee County

Actress Doris Packer was born May 30, 1904 in Menominee, Michigan. Packer is likely best known for her role as Theodore Cleaver's elementary school principal, Cornelia Rayburn, on "Leave It to Beaver." She also regularly appeared on "The Many Loves of Dobey Gillis" as Clarissa Osborne.

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Midland County

Scientist Robert Jarvik was born May 11, 1946 in Midland, Michigan. Along with Willem Kolff, Jarvik invented the Jarvik-7 artificial heart. He also invented a ventricular assist device, the Jarvis 2000.

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Missaukee County

Former defensive end Dan Bazuin was born July 22, 1983 in McBain, Michigan. A stand out at Central Michigan University, Bazuin was named the MAC Conference defensive player of the year for 2006. He was taken in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Chicago bears but never played in an NFL game due to injury.

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Monroe County

Model Christie Brinkley was born Feb. 2, 1954 in Monroe, Michigan. She is known for work with CoverGirl and the Sports illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She also appeared in several music videos for Billy Joel, to whom she was married from 1985 until 1994.

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Montcalm County

Actor Daniel Henney was born Nov. 28, 1979 in Carson City, Michigan. Henney is widely recognized in South Korea, where he has starred in several series and films. He is known in the U.S. for voice work on "Big Hero Six" and his role on the television series "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders."

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Montmorency County

Okay, perhaps Bird Smith isn't famous and we aren't sure when he was born. But we like him. Plus, we had trouble finding a truly famous Montmorency County native. So, here's Bird. He owns Talley's Log Cabin Bar in Lewiston, where you can get a great burger and listen to Bird entertain his patrons.

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Muskegon County

Born April 21, 1947 in Muskegon, Michigan, James Newell Osterberg Jr. is better known as Iggy Pop. Along with his former bandmates, the Stooges, Pop was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. Sometimes referred to as the "godfather of punk," Pop is known for songs like "Lust for Life" and "Search and Destroy."

Runners up: Televangelist Jim Bakker and rocker Wayne Static

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Newaygo County

Composer Roy Bargy was born July 31, 1894 in Newaygo, Michigan. Known for his ragtime compositions, Bargy lived in Chicago during his adult life. He worked as musical director for Jimmy Durante for many years.

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Oakland County

Comedian and actor David Spade was born July 22, 1964 in Birmingham, Michigan. In the television world, Spade is best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live," "Just Shoot Me" and "Rules of Engagement." Also finding success in film, Spade has starred in "Tommy Boy," "Black Sheep" and "Joe Dirt."

Runners up: Kristen Bell and Jack Kevorkian

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Oceana County

NFL cornerback Dave Whitsell was born June 14, 1936 in Shelby, Michigan. Whitsell played football professionally for 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions, the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints. He was the first team member from the Saints to play in a Pro Bowl.

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Ogemaw County

Comic book writer Daniel Way was born Dec. 27, 1974 in West Branch, Michigan. He is known for his work on "Deadpool" and "Wolverine: Origins." He also wrote the plot for the "Deadpool" video game released in 2013.

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Ontonagon County

Professional wrestler and football player Gus Sonnenberg was born March 6, 1898 in Ewen, Michigan. He played for five separate NFL teams, including the Detroit Panthers. Sonnenberg was also named the World Heavyweight Champion in professional wrestling in 1929, and again in 1939.

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Osceola County

Joseph W. Guyton was born June 10, 1889 in Evart, Michigan. He died on May 28, 1918 on German soil during World War I. Serving with the 126th Infantry Regiment of the 32nd Infantry Division, Guyton was the first American killed on foreign soil during the war. In Evart and throughout Michigan, Guyton is memorialized with a park, an elementary school and a bridge.

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Oscoda County

Okay, we can't lie — we had a hard time with this one. So, we are going to go with Mio founder Henry Deyarmond. He likely wasn't born here but he obviously played a critical role. His wife's nickname, Mioe, was the origin for the unincorporated Oscoda community of Mio.

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Otsego County

Athlete Ferris Jennings was born Nov. 10, 1913 in Otsego County, Michigan. Jennings was the star quarterback for the University of Michigan during the 1934 season. He also played baseball and basketball during his time at U of M and went on to become a basketball coach at Urbana.

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Ottawa County

Better known as BØRNS, singer/songwriter Garrett Borns was born Jan. 7, 1992 in Grand Haven, Michigan. A hit in the indie music world, Borns' debut full length album "Dopamine" reached number 2 on both the U.S. alternative and U.S. rock charts. The single "Electric Love" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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Presque Isle County

Paul N. Domke was born Dec. 31, 1885 in Moltke Township, Michigan. Domke was the founder of Domke Gardens in Ossineke, Michigan. It is now known as Dinosaur Gardens.

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Roscommon County

Charlton Heston was a young boy when his family moved to St. Helen in Roscommon County. (Okay, we cheated on the native rule just this once.) Heston appeared in more than 100 films during his career, including "Ben-Hur," "Planet of the Apes" and "The Ten Commandments." In his later years, he led the National Rifle Association, as president from 1998 to 2003.

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Saginaw County

Stevland Hardaway Morris, better known by the name Stevie Wonder, is a living musical legend who said his first words and took his first steps in the great state of Michigan. Wonder was just a kid when he signed with Motown, going on to record classic songs like "Superstition," "Isn't She Lovely," and "Sir Duke." A 25-time Grammy Award winner, Wonder was born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan.

Runner up: Tennis star Serena Williams

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St. Clair County

Best-selling author Terry McMillan was born Oct. 18, 1951 in Port Huron, Michigan. Her most well-known novels include "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Go Her Groove Back," both of which were made into major motion pictures. Her most recent novel, "I Almost Forgot You," was released in June.

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St. Joseph County

Perhaps best known for his role as an evil sidekick, Verne Troyer was born Jan. 1, 1969 in Sturgis, Michigan. Troyer, best known for playing Mini-Me in the "Austin Power" films, has also appeared in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," "The Imaginarium or Doctor Parnassus" and numerous television series.

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Sanilac County

Born Sept. 16, 1942 in Marlette, Michigan, Amos Tom Wargo (better known as Tom Wargo) is a professional golfer. Wargo won the 1993 PGA Seniors' Championship. He has over 100 top 10 finishes within the Senior PGA Tour.

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Schoolcraft County

Elizabeth "Betty" Emry, born January 20, 1923 in Manistique, Michigan, played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She was a shortstop and pitcher for the Racine Belles. She is included in the Women in Baseball display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

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Shiawassee County

Born March 24, 1902, Thomas Dewey is best known for his two unsuccessful presidential runs. Twice during his time serving as governor of New York, Dewey ran as the Republican nominee for president, first against Franklin Roosevelt and then against Harry Truman. The Chicago Daily Tribune famously printed the wrong headline, stating, "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN," when Truman actually came out victorious.

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Tuscola County

A member of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Brewster H. Shaw was born May 16, 1945 in Cass City, Michigan. Logging more than 500 hours of space flight, Shaw took part in three space shuttle missions. He also worked as a manager at NASA before working in the private sector for Boeing.

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Van Buren County

Actress and singer Loretta Long was born Oct. 4, 1938 in Paw Paw, Michigan. She is best known for playing the role of Susan Robinson on the long-running children's television series "Sesame Street." She is one of the original cast members of the show.

Runners up: Author Audrey Niffenegger and original Smashing Pumpkins bass player D'Arcy Wretzky

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Washtenaw County

Best known for her role as Yeoman Janice Rand on "Star Trek," Grace Lee Whitney was born April 1, 1930 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Rand starred in the original "Star Trek" television show as Captain Kirk's assistant and reprised her role in several "Star Trek" films. She was popular with fans and often attended conventions.

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Wayne County

The Model T went down in history and so has Henry Ford, the man who invented it. Known as a pioneer of mass automobile production, Ford was born July 30, 1863 in Greenfield Township, Michigan. The Ford Motor Company is still based in Dearborn.

Runners up: Bob Seger, Diana Ross, Alice Cooper, Tom Selleck, Casey Kasem, Marlo Thomas

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Wexford County

Born Nov. 29, 1970 in Cadillac, Michigan, actor and comedian Larry Joe Campbell is best known for playing the role of Andy on "According to Jim." The Central Michigan University alum has appeared in the films "Wedding Crashers" and "Hall Pass." Campbell can be seen performing improv as part of with Jim Belushi and the Chicago Board of Comedy.

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