Arts and entertainment

• Stiv Bators Singer and musician, best known for work with the punk rock band The Dead Boys, born and raised in Youngstown.

• Ronald and Robert Bell (Kool & the Gang) Musicians, originally from Youngstown's South Side.

• John Steven Bloom Master illusionist & magician born, raised & based in Liberty Twp on Youngstown's North Side who tours internationally, headlined in Las Vegas & performed with Alice Cooper, Billy Bob Thornton, Weird Al Yankovic & more.

• Chris Columbus Writer, best known for Goonies and Rent and the director of the first two installments of the Harry Potter movies, raised in Youngstown-Warren area.

• Jim Cummings Voice actor, best known for Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, originally from Youngstown's North Side.

• Jerry DePizzo Saxophone player and member of the band O.A.R., originally from Liberty Township and Youngstown's North Side.

• Joe Flynn Comedic actor, co-star of 1960s television series McHale's Navy, originally from Youngstown's North Side.

• Elizabeth Hartman Actress, best known for performance in A Patch of Blue, originally from Boardman.

• Phil Keaggy Guitarist, best known for work with Glass Harp, originally from Hubbard.

• Maureen McGovern Singer, best known for 1970s hit "The Morning After", originally from Boardman.

• Michael McGovern (poet) Poet, a product of Youngstown's 19th-century steel mills who became nationally known as "the Puddler Poet."

• Dr. Jerri Nielsen Author, best known for Ice Bound, the New York Times bestseller on the medical crisis she endured while trapped at a South Pole research station; born and raised in the Youngstown area.

• Ed O'Neill Actor, best known for playing Al Bundy on Married... with Children, originally from Youngstown's North Side.^[12]

• Kenneth Patchen Poet, best known for Beat-era work, born and raised in Youngstown-Warren area.

• Troy Sympson Writer, editor, born in Youngstown, raised in Boardman.

• Jennifer Walcott Actress, limited film appearances, best known for work as Playboy centerfold model, raised in Youngstown.

• The Warner Brothers Show-business entrepreneurs, immigrated from Poland to New Castle (Pa), then to Youngstown, resided on city's North Side during early career.

Sports

• Dwight "Dike" Beede Head football coach, Youngstown State University, inventor of the penalty flag. ^[13]

• George Cappuzzello Pitcher, veteran of Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros, born and raised in Youngstown area.

• Matt Cavanaugh Quarterback, a veteran of the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants; most recently served as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens; born and raised on Youngstown's West Side.

• Bob Dove Linemen and coach, College Football Hall of Fame; All-America end at the University of Notre Dame; eight seasons in the NFL; assistant coach at Youngstown State University.

• Dave Dravecky Pitcher, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, retired, originally from Boardman.

• Billy Evans Umpire (Hall of Fame), hired to fill umpire vacancy at city's South Side Park, raised on Youngstown's North Side.

• James Farragher Head football coach, University of Notre Dame, compiled record of 14 wins, four losses, and two ties between 1901-1902.

• John Hirschbeck Umpire, famously spat upon by an irate Roberto Alomar in 1996, currently resides in Poland.

• Marty Hogan Outfielder, Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns, later managed minor league clubs, grew up and died in Youngstown.

• Bernie Kosar Quarterback, Cleveland Browns, retired, originally from Boardman.

• Andrew Kosco - Baseball player, played for the Minnesota Twins (1965-1967), the New York Yankees (1968), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-1970), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1971). In 1972, he played for the California Angels and Boston Red Sox, and ended his professional career with the Cincinnati Reds.

• Paul Maguire Broadcaster and AFL veteran; served as linebacker and punter for the Los Angeles Chargers (later San Diego Chargers) and Buffalo Bills, born and raised in Youngstown.

• Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini Boxer, former Lightweight Champion of the World (1980s), originally from Youngstown's South Side.

• Jimmy McAleer Outfielder, Cleveland Spiders; came out of retirement to manage the St. Louis Browns and briefly served as part-owner of the Boston Red Sox; instrumental in formation of American League; born and died in Youngstown.

• Deacon McGuire Catcher, Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Cleveland Blues; participated in more Major League Baseball seasons than any catcher in the history of the game, later served as manager, and coach, born and raised in Youngstown.

• Kelly Pavlik - Boxer, current undefeated middleweight contender, originally from Youngstown's South Side. Record.

• Carmen Policy NFL executive and former owner of the Cleveland Browns, originally from Youngstown's South Side.

• John D. Reese (Bonesetter Reese) Trainer; this Welsh-born "baseball doctor" settled in Youngstown, where he treated Ty Cobb, Cy Young, and other Major League Baseball players.

• Dominic Rosselli Coach, Youngstown State University; football, baseball, and basketball; won a total of 589 games.

• Earnie Shavers Boxer, won AAU Heavyweight Championship in 1969; born, raised and began early career in Youngstown-Warren area.

• Jack Scheible Pitcher, Cleveland Spiders and Philadelphia Phillies, born and died in Youngstown.

• George Shuba Outfielder, Brooklyn Dodgers, captured in legendary 1946 photo shaking hands with Jackie Robinson, born and raised in Youngstown. He currently resides in Austintown.

• Ken Smith Major League veteran of Atlanta Braves; born, raised, and currently resides in Youngstown.

• Bob Stoops Head football coach, University of Oklahoma, Youngstown's South Side.

• Mike Stoops Head football coach, University of Arizona, Youngstown's South Side.

• Jim Tressel Head football coach, The Ohio State University, 15 yr Head football coach at Youngstown State (4 National Titles, 6 National Title appearances) prior to OSU.  Youngstown State was named NCAA football's "Team of the 1990s" under Tressel.

• Mark Mangino, Head football coach, University of Kansas

• Jeff Wilkins Kicker, St. Louis Rams, originally from Austintown.

• Michael Zordich NFL veteran of Pittsburgh Steelers, Phoenix Cardinals, and Philadelphia Eagles; retired; born and raised on Youngstown's West Side.

• Jerry Olsavsky NFL veteran of the Pittsburgh Steelers, attended Chaney High School on the city's South Side.

Politics

• Frank J. Battisti Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1961-1994); best known for rulings on Cleveland's school desegregation case; born and raised in Youngstown.

• Clarence Darrow Attorney, best known for role as defense counsel in the "Scopes Monkey Trial" and Leopold and Loeb murder trial; first practiced law in Youngstown.

• Nathaniel R. Jones Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; appointed in 1967 as assistant general counsel to President Johnson's famed Kerner Commission; born and raised in Youngstown.

• Michael J. Kirwan Politician, member of U.S. House of Representatives (1937-1970), became the first Northerner to serve as chair of the influential National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, widely credited with Democratic congressional victory of November 1954.

• Staughton Lynd Activist, best known for public opposition to the Vietnam War, served as labor lawyer and activist in the Youngstown area, where he currently resides.

• William McKinley 25th President of the United States. Born in Niles, and attended school in Poland.

• Sue Thomas FBI agent, the first deaf person to work in this capacity, and the inspiration for the television series Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye.

• David Tod Governor of Ohio, deeply respected by President Lincoln for his measured response to dislocations of the American Civil War; Tod was offered (but refused) the position of U.S. Secretary of Treasury.

• James A. Traficant, Jr. Politician, flamboyant former Democratic Representative, now in federal prison after being prosecuted by the federal government on corruption charges, born and raised on Youngstown's South Side.

• Jay Williams Mayor (Independent-Democrat), first African-American mayor of Youngstown, born on city's East Side, now resides near Cornersburg, on city's West Side.