Born in Grand Rapids/Michigan

Grand Rapids is the second most-populated city in Michigan and the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan. The city is situated east of Lake Michigan at the Grand River and has nicknames like "Furniture City" or "Beer City". Grand Rapids is one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. Try to name these famous people, who are born in Grand Rapids.
Quiz by Greenfox
Rate:
Last updated: June 16, 2022
You have not attempted this quiz yet.
First submittedJune 16, 2022
Times taken21
Average score41.7%
Report this quizReport
6:00
Enter answer here
0
 / 12 guessed
The quiz is paused. You have remaining.
Scoring
You scored / = %
This beats or equals % of test takers also scored 100%
The average score is
Your high score is
Your fastest time is
Keep scrolling down for answers and more stats ...
Hint
 
Answer
Inventor of touch typing
1861
Frank Edward McGurrin
Co-founder of Amway and chairman of the Chamber of Commerce from 1979 to 1980
1924
Jay Van Andel
Co-founder of Amway and owner of the Orlando Magic until his death in 2018
1926
Richard DeVos
Director of "First Reformed" and screenwriter of "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull"
1946
Paul Schrader
Author and illustator, "Jumanji" "The Polar Express"
1949
Chris Van Allsburg
Former CEO of Amway, Republican candidate for Governor of Michigan in 2006 and husband of the Secretary of Education from 2017 to 2021
1955
Dick DeVos
Chairman of the Orlando Magic
1959
Dan DeVos
Lead vocalist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
1962
Anthony Kiedis
Comedian and actor, known as the sidekick for Conan O'Brien on each of his talk shows
1966
Andy Richter
Former boxer who retired with an undefeated record and was one of the highest-paid athletes in the world
1977
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Actor, known for his role as Jacob Black in the "Twilight" series
1992
Taylor Lautner
Shooting guard who plays for the Phoenix Suns
1996
Devin Booker
No comments yet