Who’s the most famous person from Delaware? Joe Biden is widely accepted as the biggest name from the First State. Aubrey Plaza, a Delaware-raised actress and comedian, is another popular answer. We took a look at some Delaware schools and universities to find famous alumni, and a few of the names just might surprise you. Whether they’re Delaware-born and -raised or just passed through during their college or high school years, these five well-known names graduated from schools in the First State.
Joe Biden
United States President
Archmere Academy, University of Delaware
Biden’s Delaware roots are no secret. The President has returned to the University of Delaware throughout the years to give commencement addresses, encourage students to register to vote, attend sporting events and more.
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Aubrey Plaza
Actress, comedian and producer
Ursuline Academy
Born in Wilmington, Aubrey Plaza started her acting career as a child while attending Ursuline Academy. She acted in productions with the Wilmington Drama League and Delaware Theatre Company before moving to New York.
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Joe Flacco
Super Bowl MVP
University of Delaware
The current Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback played at University of Delaware from 2006-2007. Joe Flacco started his NFL career as a first-round draft pick for the Baltimore Ravens. Flacco has the most career passing yards and touchdowns for any quarterback who has never been to a Pro Bowl and was the 2012 Super Bowl MVP.
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Elena Delle Donne
WNBA player, Olympic Gold Medalist
University of Delaware
From 2009 to 2013, the Washington Mystics player was a Delaware Blue Hen. An Olympic gold medalist and the first woman to join NBA stars like Steph Curry and Steve Nash in the 50/40/90 club, Delle Donne has also partnered with brands like Nike, started her own line of wines and worked extensively in the nonprofit sector with her own foundation.Â
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Maggie Rogers
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter
St. Andrew’s School
Folk pop artist Maggie Rogers attended and graduated from St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, where she played harp in the orchestra and sang in the choir. One of Delaware’s slightly more under-the-radar famous alumni, Rogers made waves when her song “Alaska” went viral after she played it for Pharrell Williams during a master class. She spent the following years recording multiple albums and touring with artists like Mumford & Sons and Kacey Musgraves. She was also nominated for Best New Artist at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
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