70 Notable alumni of Liberty University
Updated: June 12, 2026 EliteDegrees
Liberty University is ranked #1,696 in the world and #419 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 70 notable alumni from Liberty University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Liberty University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Richard Cebra
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
Richard M. Cebra is an American politician from Maine. A Republican, he represented Maine House of Representatives District 101, which included Casco, Naples and part of Poland from 2004 to 2012. He was elected to the 128th Legislature in November 2016 serving district House District 68, which includes the towns of Naples, Sebago, Baldwin, Cornish and part of Parsonfield. Following...
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2. Matt Lambros
1985-. (aged 41)
Canadian football player
Matthew Lambros is a Canadian former professional football wide receiver who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the second round of the 2009 CFL draft. He played college football for the Liberty Flames. He was also a member of the Montreal Alouettes.
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3. Tuffield Latour
1968-. (aged 58)
bobsledder coach
Tuffield "Tuffy" Latour is an American bobsled and skeleton coach and retired bobsledder. His best achievement as a competitor was ninth place in the four-man event at the 1995 World Championships. He later coached the U.S. women's bobsled team (ca. 2000–2002), U.S. men's bobsled team (ca. 2003–2004), Canadian bobsled team (ca. 2009–2010) and U.S. skeleton team (2010–present). His efforts resulted...
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4. Jerry Carter
politician
Jerry Lee Carter was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, having been initially elected in 2018. He represented District 65, covering most of Rockingham County. He was the founder and pastor of Reidsville Baptist Church in Reidsville, North Carolina.
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5. Jeri Porter
1970-. (aged 56)
basketball player
basketball coach
Jeri Porter is a former women's basketball program head coach at George Mason University. She coached for six years at Radford University, where she posted a 93–85 record, including a 43–39 mark in conference play. In 2007, she led Radford to a 23-win record; a second time in school history and two Big South Championship in a row.
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6. Janet Vestal Kelly
1976-. (aged 50)
politician
Janet Vestal Kelly is an American civil servant who served as the Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources from 2024 to 2026. She previously served as the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia from 2010 through 2014 as part of the cabinet of Governor Bob McDonnell.
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7. Hunter Steward
1991-. (aged 35)
Canadian football player
Hunter Steward is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman.
8. Paris Jones
1990-. (aged 36)
musician
Paris Jones is an American singer, musician and producer from California and Virginia. His style has been described as experimental, eclectic and new age.
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9. Avery Warley
1987-. (aged 39)
basketball player
Avery Rochelle Warley-Talbert, is an American professional basketball player. After playing college basketball for Liberty University, Warley-Talbert was signed by the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA as an undrafted free agent in 2012. She has also played for the Chicago Sky, New York Liberty, Atlanta Dream, and San Antonio Stars. She is currently a free agent after being waived by...
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10. Jesse Sanders
1989-. (aged 37)
basketball player
volleyball player
Jesse Sanders is an American former professional basketball player. Sanders is known for his decorated college career for Liberty University, where he was the first NCAA Division I player to record a triple-double in each of his four varsity seasons.
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11. Mike Bullock
1900-. (aged 126)
writer
Mike Bullock is an American author. He began writing fiction, non-fiction and poetry in the 1980s. He worked professionally in the music and comic book industries since 1986 and is best known as the creator of comic book series Lions, Tigers and Bears from Image Comics, and as the regular writer of The Phantom from Moonstone Books.
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12. Peter Alan Bell
1958-. (aged 68)
physician
Peter Alan Bell is an American osteopathic physician. He is the current Vice Provost and Dean at Baptist College of Health Sciences, now known as Baptist Health Sciences University in Memphis, TN. Additionally, Bell is nationally known for his continued work on health policy reform and the impact of health policy on the medical profession. Finally, Bell has served as...
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13. Vince Redd
1985-. (aged 41)
basketball player
American football player
Canadian football player
Vincent Edward Redd is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and Liberty Flames.
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14. Kevin Beary
1957-. (aged 69)
sheriff
Kevin Beary was Sheriff from 1993 to 2009 of Orange County, Florida, United States, heading the Orange County Sheriff's Office, one of the largest law enforcement bodies in the Southeastern United States.
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15. Pete Kelly
1956-. (aged 70)
politician
Peter Gene Kelly is an American politician who served as a member of the Alaska Senate. He also served as President of the Alaska State Senate from 2017 to 2019. Kelly previously served in the Alaska Legislature in the Alaska House of Representatives and Senate from 1995 until 2003. He was defeated for re-election in 2018, losing to state representative...
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16. Jeff Coleman
1975-. (aged 51)
radio personality
politician
Jeff Coleman is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
17. Jennifer Sullivan
1991-. (aged 35)
politician
Jennifer Mae Sullivan is a Republican politician from Florida. She served three terms in the Florida House of Representatives from 2014 to 2020, representing the 31st District, which includes Apopka, Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares, and Umatilla in northern Lake County and northern Orange County.
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18. Kevin Grantham
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
Kevin Grantham is an American politician who serves on the county commission of Fremont County, Colorado. He served in the Colorado Senate from the 2nd district as a member of the Republican Party from 2011 to 2019. He served as president of the state senate during his tenure.
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19. Courtney Garrett
1992-. (aged 34)
beauty pageant contestant
Courtney Paige Garrett is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Pamplin City, Virginia, who was chosen as Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen 2009 and crowned Miss Virginia 2014. She competed for the Miss America 2015 title in September 2014 and was named first runner-up.
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20. Tony Dews
1973-. (aged 53)
American football coach
coach
Tony Oshey Dews is an American football coach who is the running backs coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He has coached at nine different colleges and has coached every offensive and defensive position except quarterback. He played college football at Liberty University.
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21. Jena Powell
1993-. (aged 33)
politician
Jena Powell is an American business woman and former politician who served in the Ohio House of Representatives from the 80th district from 2019 to 2025.
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22. Sam Chelanga
1985-. (aged 41)
athletics competitor
Samuel Chelanga is a Kenyan-born American track and field athlete who competed for Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, from 2008 to 2011. He set the NCAA record for the 10,000 meters run with a time of 27:08.49 set at the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational at Palo Alto, California, on May 1, 2010. (That record was broken by Nico Young on...
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23. Mike Fleck
politician
Michael E. Fleck is a Republican former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 81st legislative district. He was first elected in 2006 to succeed the retiring Larry Sather, taking office on January 2, 2007.
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24. Thad Cockrell
singer-songwriter
singer
Thad Aaron Cockrell is an American singer-songwriter. He has released five solo albums, along with a collaborative album with Caitlin Cary and two albums with Leagues. Cockrell often writes emotional songs with the intent of inclusion.
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25. Jean Elizabeth Manes
1970-. (aged 56)
diplomat
Jean Elizabeth Manes is an American diplomat who currently serves as the Civilian Deputy and Foreign Policy Advisor to General Laura J. Richardson, Commander of the United States Southern Command. She is the former United States Ambassador to El Salvador. Manes was nominated by President Barack Obama on October 21, 2015, and confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 2015.
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26. Phil Snyder
1953-. (aged 73)
voice actor
actor
Philip Charles Snyder is an American university professor, voice actor, stand-up comedian, author, animator, musician, singer-songwriter, director, screenwriter and producer.
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27. Andrew Brenner
1971-. (aged 55)
real-estate agent
politician
Andrew O. Brenner is an American politician who has been a Republican member of the Ohio Senate representing the 19th district since 2019. He previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2011 to 2018.
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28. Tony Beasley
1966-. (aged 60)
baseball player
Anthony Wayne Beasley is an American professional baseball coach who currently serves as the third base coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously served as an interim manager for the Texas Rangers and third base coach and minor league manager in the Pirates and Washington Nationals organizations.
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29. Tomasz Gielo
1993-. (aged 33)
basketball player
Tomasz Gielo is a Polish professional basketball player for Wilki Morskie Szczecin of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He also represents the Poland national basketball team internationally.
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30. Katie Feenstra-Mattera
1982-. (aged 44)
basketball player
basketball coach
Katharen Ruth Mattera is an American college basketball coach and former player for the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
31. Caleb Homesley
1996-. (aged 30)
basketball player
Caleb Allen Homesley is an American basketball player for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the EuroCup. He played college basketball for the Liberty Flames.
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32. Chad Mayes
1977-. (aged 49)
politician
Chad Jeffrey Mayes is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly. He was an independent representing the 42nd district, encompassing parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, he was a Yucca Valley Town Councilman.
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33. Dondi E. Costin
1964-. (aged 62)
military leader
Dondi Enos Costin is an American Baptist minister and former major general in the United States Air Force. He has been serving as the 6th president of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, since July 2023.
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34. Kevin Lincoln
1980-. (aged 46)
politician
pastor
Kevin Jeffery Lincoln II is an American politician and pastor who served as the mayor of Stockton, California from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Republican Party, Lincoln defeated Democratic incumbent Michael Tubbs in the 2020 election.
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35. Allison Ball
1981-. (aged 45)
politician
Allison Joy Ball is an American attorney and politician who is the Kentucky State Auditor. She served as the Kentucky State Treasurer from 2016 to 2024. Ball is a member of the Republican Party.
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36. Antonio Gandy-Golden
1999-. (aged 27)
American football player
Antonio Gandy-Golden is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Liberty Flames and was selected by the Washington Football Team in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft. Gandy-Golden retired from the NFL after two seasons in order to return to school.
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37. Scott Baugh
1962-. (aged 64)
politician
Scott Randall Baugh is an American attorney and politician. He is a member of the Republican Party. He served in the California State Assembly and served as the chair of the Republican Party in Orange County, California, from the early 2000s to 2015.
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38. Ed Stetzer
1966-. (aged 60)
writer
editor
Edward John Stetzer is an American author, pastor, and Christian missiologist. He is Dean and Professor of Leadership and Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Previously, he served as the Billy Graham Distinguished Chair for Church, Mission, and Evangelism at Wheaton College. He also serves as Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Wycliffe Hall at Oxford University. Stetzer...
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39. Samkon Gado
1982-. (aged 44)
American football player
Samkon Kaltho Gado is a Nigerian-American otolaryngologist. He is a former professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, and St. Louis Rams. He played college football at Liberty. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005.
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40. Chuck Baldwin
1952-. (aged 74)
radio personality
politician
journalist
Charles Obadiah Baldwin is an American right-wing politician, radio host, and as founder he served as pastor of Independent Crossroad Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. As of 2024 he is leading pastor of Liberty Fellowship in Kalispell, Montana. He was the presidential nominee of the Constitution Party for the 2008 U.S. presidential election and had previously been its nominee for...
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41. Stephen Christian
1980-. (aged 46)
singer
songwriter
Stephen Christian Arnold is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Anberlin, as well as the vocalist of his acoustic side-project Anchor & Braille. He and his bandmates started Anberlin in 2002, after the demise of their previous group, known as SaGoh 24/7. He is one of the main songwriters for...
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42. Jessie Lemonier
1997-2023 (aged 26)
American football player
Jessie Nathaniel Lemonier was an American professional football linebacker. He played for the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), and the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL). He was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career with the Liberty Flames.
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43. Michael Andrew
1999-. (aged 27)
swimmer
Michael Charles Andrew is an American competitive swimmer and an Olympic gold medalist. He was the 2016 world champion in the 100 meter individual medley. At his first Olympic Games, the 2020 Summer Olympics, he won a gold medal and set a world record as part of the 4x100 meter medley relay, placed fourth in the 100 meter breaststroke, fourth...
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44. Troy Nehls
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
peace officer
Troy Edwin Nehls is an American politician and former law-enforcement officer serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 22nd congressional district since 2021. Before his election to Congress, he served as the sheriff for Fort Bend County, Texas from 2013 to 2021. Nehls is a member of the Republican Party.
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45. Tony Perkins
1963-. (aged 63)
journalist
politician
Anthony Richard Perkins is an American politician and Southern Baptist pastor who has served as president of the Family Research Council since 2003. Previously, he was a police officer and television reporter. From 1996 to 2004, he served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate in 2002. On May 14, 2018,...
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46. Sid Bream
1960-. (aged 66)
baseball player
Sidney Eugene Bream is an American former professional baseball player who was a first baseman. From 1983 through 1994, he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1983–85), Pittsburgh Pirates (1985–90), Atlanta Braves (1991–93), and Houston Astros (1994). He is best remembered for his game-winning run scored in the 1992 National League Championship Series (NLCS) that...
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47. Jackie Walorski
1963-2022 (aged 59)
philanthropist
politician
journalist
Jacqueline Renae Walorski was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 2nd congressional district from 2013 until her death in 2022. She was a member of the Republican Party. Walorski served in the Indiana House of Representatives, representing Indiana's 21st district, from 2005 to 2010. In 2010, she won the Republican nomination for Indiana's 2nd congressional...
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48. Guy Penrod
1963-. (aged 63)
singer
Guy Penrod is an American gospel singer. He is known for his work as the lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band, a position he held from 1995 to 2009.
49. Kevin Max
1967-. (aged 59)
singer
poet
singer-songwriter
Kevin Max Smith is an American singer, songwriter, painter, and poet. He is best known for being a member of the Christian pop group dc Talk. As a solo artist following the band going on hiatus, he has recorded 12 full-length studio albums, including a Christmas album. From 2012 until 2014, he was the lead singer of the band Audio...
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50. Bob Good
1965-. (aged 61)
politician
business executive
Robert George Good is an American politician and former athletic director who served as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Board of Supervisors in Campbell County, Virginia from 2016 to 2019. Good also worked at his alma mater, Liberty University,...
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51. Mark Lowry
1958-. (aged 68)
singer-songwriter
singer
Mark Alan Lowry is an American singer, comedian, minister, and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing the song "Mary, Did You Know?" and being a member of the Gaither Vocal Band from 1988 to 2001, and 2009 to 2013, along with Michael English, Guy Penrod, David Phelps, and Bill Gaither. Lowry has recorded 12 albums, both music and comedy.
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52. Terry Fator
1965-. (aged 61)
comedian
singer
Terry Wayne Fator is an American ventriloquist, impressionist, stand-up comedian, and singer. Born in Dallas he developed an interest in ventriloquism from a young age, developing both this and a talent for singing. After initially performing with two bands, Fator eventually conducted solo performances, combining ventriloquism and singing with comedy. He gained national recognition for his talent when he won...
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53. Tiffany Espensen
1999-. (aged 27)
voice actor
television actor
actor
film actor
Tiffany Espensen is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress, before becoming known for her teenaged roles, such as Piper in the 2011 Nickelodeon series Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures and Belinda in the 2014 Disney XD series Kirby Buckets. Espensen has also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).
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54. Michael Tait
1966-. (aged 60)
singer
Michael DeWayne Tait is an American singer who was active in contemporary Christian music from 1987 to early 2025, mainly as the vocalist for DC Talk, Tait, and Newsboys.
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55. William Byron
1997-. (aged 29)
racing automobile driver
William McComas Byron Jr. is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 24 Chevrolet ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports, and part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet SS for JR Motorsports.
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56. Tim Lambesis
1980-. (aged 46)
composer
songwriter
singer
record producer
Timothy Peter Lambesis is a Greek-American singer, record producer, and songwriter. He is best known as the founding member, lead vocalist, and the sole continuous member of the metalcore band As I Lay Dying.
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57. Patrícia Abravanel
1977-. (aged 49)
actor
television presenter
Patricia Abravanel Faria is a Brazilian television presenter and businesswoman. She is the daughter of television presenter, businessman, and founder of SBT, Silvio Santos.
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58. Rashad Jennings
1985-. (aged 41)
American football player
Rashad Andre Jennings is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Liberty Flames and was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. Jennings also played for the Oakland Raiders and the New York...
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59. Malik Willis
1999-. (aged 27)
American football player
Malik Antonio Willis is an American professional football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and Liberty Flames, winning the 2020 Dudley Award with the latter. Willis was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft and was traded to the...
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60. Shannon Bream
1970-. (aged 56)
television presenter
lawyer
writer
journalist
beauty pageant contestant
Shannon Noelle Bream is an American journalist and attorney who is a host of Fox News Sunday on the Fox network and Fox News. She is also chief legal correspondent for the channel. In 2022, she became host of Fox News Sunday.
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61. TobyMac
1964-. (aged 62)
record producer
rapper
singer-songwriter
Kevin Michael "Toby" McKeehan, better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His road band is known as Diverse City. Widely regarded as one of the most influential Christian artists of all time, he was as a member of the Christian rap-rock trio DC Talk, staying with them from 1987...
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62. Samantha Ponder
1985-. (aged 41)
journalist
sports commentator
Samantha Ponder is an American sportscaster who most recently hosted Sunday NFL Countdown on ESPN. Prior to hosting the show, Ponder worked as a reporter and host for ESPN college football and as a basketball sideline reporter. Ponder replaced Erin Andrews on College GameDay Saturdays at 10 AM ET on ESPN, as well as co-host of the Saturday 9 AM...
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63. Jerry Falwell, Jr
1962-. (aged 64)
lawyer
televangelist
Jerry Lamon Falwell Jr. is an American evangelical attorney and former academic administrator. Starting with his 2007 appointment upon the death of his father, televangelist and conservative activist Jerry Falwell, Falwell served as the president of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, until resigning in August 2020 amid a sex scandal.
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64. Seth Curry
1990-. (aged 36)
basketball player
Seth Adham Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for one year at Liberty University before transferring to Duke. He is the son of former NBA player Dell Curry and the younger brother of NBA player Stephen Curry. He currently ranks seventh in NBA history...
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65. Nick Foles
1989-. (aged 37)
American football player
Nicholas Edward Foles is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. A member of six teams, he achieved his greatest success with the Philadelphia Eagles, leading them to the franchise's first Super Bowl title.
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66. Sean Hannity
1961-. (aged 65)
radio personality
talk show host
writer
politician
journalist
Sean Patrick Hannity is an American conservative television presenter, broadcaster and writer. He hosts The Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show, has hosted a self-titled political commentary program on Fox News since 2009, and co-hosted the original Fox News debate show Hannity & Colmes with Alan Colmes from the network's founding in 1996 to 2009.
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67. Vic Mignogna
1962-. (aged 64)
singer
television actor
television director
voice actor
film director
Victor Joseph Mignogna is an American actor and musician primarily recognized for his extensive contributions to the English dubbing of Japanese anime series and video games, including Edward Elric in the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, which earned him the American Anime Award for Best Actor in 2007. He has voiced characters in over 100 anime and video game titles, including Dragon...
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68. Adrian Smith
1944-. (aged 82)
architect
Adrian Devaun Smith is an American architect. He designed the world's tallest structure, Burj Khalifa, as well as the building projected to surpass it, the Jeddah Tower. A long-time principal of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, he founded his own architectural partnership firm, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, in Chicago in 2006. Among his other projects, he was the senior...
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69. Charles Fernandez
1995-. (aged 31)
modern pentathlete
Charles Henry “Max” Fernandez is a Labour Party politician from Antigua and Barbuda who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade from June 2014 to 2018. He currently serves as Minister of Tourism, Investment and Economic Development.
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70. Michael R. Licona
1961-. (aged 65)
historian
Michael R. "Mike" Licona is an American New Testament scholar, author, and Christian apologist. He is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University, Extraordinary Associate Professor of Theology at North-West University and the director of Risen Jesus, Inc. Licona specializes in the resurrection of Jesus, and in the literary analysis of the Gospels as Greco-Roman biographies.
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