For such a small town, Hendersonville, NC, has been home to many notable people in history and modern day. From entrepreneurs to athletes, and poets to actors, the list of notable people from Hendersonville NC is quite long.
most well known for her roles in Top Gun and Witness, Kelly McGillis resides in Hendersonville. McGillis also acted in several television shows, as well as performed on stage throughout the 1980s and 1990s. She returned to film and TV in 2010 and is still seen on screen today.
Recently getting his breakout role as Kyle Anderson in Last Man Standing, Sanders grew up in Hendersonville and made his way to the Hollywood spotlight. Before stardom, Anderson worked at nearby Flat Rock Playhouse and studied at Blue Ridge Community College.
The late Mr. Smith was a household name as the TV host of Howdy Doody. After a long and fruitful career, he retired just south of Hendersonville in Flat Rock, NC.
Many athletes have called Hendersonville home over the years. Here is a list of the most notable athletes to live in the town:
Some great minds were born or lived in Hendersonville as well. The most famous of them include:
Other famous and infamous people have lived in Hendersonville, including a serial killer and the “world’s heaviest twins.” Other notable people include:
