List of people from Reston, Virginia

The following is a list of notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Reston, Virginia.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Arts and entertainment

• Donna Andrews, mystery fiction writer
• Aja Barber, author and fashion activist
• Stephen Bidwell, drummer for Black Pumas and Hardproof.
• Big Pooh, MC in the hip hop group Little Brother; attended South Lakes High School
• Benny Blanco, born Benjamin Levin, songwriter and producer who has worked with artists such as Katy Perry, Britney Spears, and 3OH!3 ^[1]
• Roy Buchanan, guitarist and blues musician ^[2]
• Matt Duke (born 1985), singer-songwriter/musician; signed to Rykodisc; has released multiple albums; born in Reston ^[3]
• Jeremy Gelbwaks, child actor from The Partridge Family
• Evan Helmuth, actor ( The Devil Inside , Fever Pitch , Jobs ); raised in Reston ^[4]
• Michael Hersch, composer and pianist
• Lubomir Kavalek, chess grandmaster
• George Taylor Morris, radio host who popularized the "Dark Side of the Rainbow" phenomenon ^[5]
• Steve Niles (born 1965 in Jackson Township, New Jersey), comic book author, screenwriter and punk rock musician; grew up in Reston
• Jacob Sartorius, singer and internet personality
• Eddie Timanus (born 1968 in St. Joseph, Missouri), Jeopardy! champion; USA Today sportswriter; grew up in Reston
• Lynd Ward, artist

Business

• Stephanie Hannon, developer of Google Wave, first female technology officer of a major political campaign
• Michael Pocalyko, businessman, entrepreneur and author
• Robert E. Simon, founder of Reston

Crime

• Lloyd R. Woodson, arrested in 2010 with military-grade illegal weapons he intended to use in a violent crime, and a detailed map of the Fort Drum military installation

Politics and government

• Randy Babbitt, former administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
• Milt Bearden, retired Central Intelligence Agency officer; author (The Black Tulip, The Main Enemy); frequent contributor to the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Wall Street Journal
• T. Keith Glennan, first Administrator of NASA
• Alan Larson (born 1949), diplomat and ambassador
• Kenneth R. Plum (D), Virginia House of Delegates Democratic Caucus leader, represented Reston ^[6]
• Howard Wolpe, former member of the United States House of Representatives

Science and Academia

• Gordon P. Eaton, geologist
• Arnold Kramish, nuclear physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project
• Stephen C. Smith (economist), author and professor

Sports

• Michael Jackson (basketball), South Lakes High School graduate; 1984 NCAA champion with Georgetown University; NBA player for the Sacramento Kings; former executive at Nike, Inc.
• Maame Biney, US Olympic Speed Skater in the 2018 Winter Olympics
• Grant Hill, NBA player for the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Clippers; South Lakes High School graduate; analyst for CBS and TNT Sports (United States).
• Paul Mulvey, former professional hockey player
• Kevin Payne, former president of D.C. United
• Eddie Royal, NFL wide receiver for the Chicago Bears; played football for one season at South Lakes High School ^[7]
• Michael Shabaz, professional tennis player
• Wyatt Toregas, MLB player, Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates
• Alan Webb, professional track athlete; holder of the American record in the mile run; attended South Lakes High School
• Carlos Yates, George Mason University nationally ranked top scoring basketball player; record holder; attended Flint Hill School

References

1. Tiffany N. D'Emidio (July 23, 2008). "A wild and crazy ride with producer Benny Blanco". Eclipse. Entertainment News Network. Retrieved November 1, 2008.
2. "Roy Buchanan, 48, a Guitarist". New York Times. Associated Press. August 17, 1988. Retrieved April 30, 2009.
3. Evan Amos (April 28, 2011). "Evan Amos interview with Matt Duke" . Retrieved May 4, 2011.
4. Emke, Dave (July 28, 2017). "Obituary: Actor Evan Helmuth, 40, Lived in Reston as a Boy". RestonNow.com. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
5. Holley, Joe. "George Taylor Morris, 62: Radio Host Played Classic Rock", The Washington Post , August 3, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2009.
6. "Representing You - Delegate Kenneth "Ken" Plum". www.KenPlum.com. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
7. "Eddie Royal". Denver Broncos. National Football League. Retrieved March 1, 2010.