Although he was born on Boston, Benjamin Franklin ranks as one of the most famous of all Pennsylvanians. Other noteworthy names include:
- Thomas Mifflin of Philadelphia.
- Robert Morris, Jr. born in Liverpool and Financier of the American Revolution.
- William Penn, founder, born in London.
- Sand Flash, (James Fitzpatrick) Highwayman from Chester County.
- Frankie Avalon, singer and actor from Philadelphia.
- Danny Bonaduce from Broomall of The Partridge Family.
- Charles Bronson, actor, The Dirty Dozen, The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape.
- Curly Joe DeRita, actor from Philadelphia, The Three Stooges.
- W. C. Fields, actor from Philadelphia, My Little Chickadee.
- Patti LaBelle, singer and actress from Phisladelphia.
- Jack Palance, actor from Philadelphia, City Slicker.