List of people from Rhode Island

This is a list of prominent people who were born in the state of Rhode Island or who spent significant periods of their lives in the state.

Academia

Activism, civil rights, and philanthropy

Art, literature, and design

Athletics

A–G

H–Z

Business

Crime

Film and television

A–L

M–Z

Journalism

Military

Music

Politics and government

A–L

M–Z

Religion

Science

See also

• List of early settlers of Rhode Island
• List of Rhode Island suffragists

By educational institution affiliation

By location

References