| Elmore Leonard (Birmingham): Author of crime and mystery novels, including, "Get Shorty" and "Rum Punch." |
| Thomas Lynch (Milford): Funeral director and author of "The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade," 1997 runner-up for the National Book Award. |
| Judith Guest (Bloomfield Hills): Author of "Ordinary People," "Seventh Heaven" and "Errands." |
| Tim Allen (Birmingham): Comedian and star of "Home Improvement" and "The Santa Clause". |
| Robin Williams (Bloomfield Hills): Comedian and star of "Dead Poets Society;" Academy Award winner for "Good Will Hunting." |
| Curtis Armstrong (Berkley): Actor known for his roles in "Moonlighting," "Risky Business," "Better Off Dead," and as Booger in the movie, "Revenge of the Nerds." |
| Christine Lahti (Birmingham): Rhodes Scholar and actress who played Dr. Kathryn Austin on "Chicago Hope," won an Academy Award for "Lieberman in Love." |
| Pam Dawber (Farmington Hills) Actress and star of "Mork and Mindy." |
| Bruce Campbell (Royal Oak): Actor known for his role in "Evil Dead" and the cable TV series "Burn Notice." |
| Selma Blair (Southfield): Actress featured in "Cruel Intentions," "Sweetest Thing" and "Hellboy." Currently in the TV series "Kath and Kim." |
| Sam Raimi (Ferndale): Filmmaker, writer and producer of movies, "Evil Dead," Spider Man" and TV series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Xena: Warrior Princess." |
| Kurt Luedtke (Birmingham): Academy Award-winning screenwriter for "Out of Africa." |
| Aretha Franklin (Bloomfield Township): The "Queen of Soul," known for her signature song, "Respect." |
| Eminem (Oakland Township) Controversial rap music artist born Marshall Mathers III; actor and star of the movie, "Eight Mile." |
| Kid Rock (Ortonville) Rap music artist Robert Ritchie. |
| Bob Seger (Clarkston) Classic rock music star known for hits like, "Old Time Rock and Roll" and "Beautiful Loser." |
| Madonna (Rochester Hills) Singer, actress, celebrity known for uninhibited lifestyle and hits like, "Like a Virgin" and "Material Girl." |
| Don Was (Oak Park) Rock/funk record producer for Bonnie Raitt and the Rolling Stones. |
| Glenn Frey (Royal Oak) Co-founder of rock supergroup, the Eagles. |
