You could be neighbors with a celebrity. Here are famous people who call Grand Strand home
The Grand Strand has had its share of famous visitors.
So far this year TV weatherman and NBC “Today Show” co-host Al Roker was in the Myrtle Beach area in September filming a food segment with Grand Strand restaurants.
In August, former NFL tight end with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Robert Gronkowski visited Myrtle Beach, enjoying the beach, mini golf and a full-size golf course.
And actor and comedian Bill Murray was seen at a restaurant in Georgetown in October. Murray has multiple residences, but it appears his main home is in Charleston. Charleston is about an hour from Georgetown.
But aside from these short visits, some celebrities actually call Horry and Georgetown counties home. Here are who and where some of those well-known people have homes.
Madison Iseman
This Myrtle Beach native has made a name for herself in acting, starring in such films as “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and “Annabelle Comes Home” and the TV series “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Iseman moved to Los Angeles early in her career, but she still has family in Myrtle Beach. Her father, Dr. John Iseman, retired from his dental practice this year after serving the Grand Strand for more than 30 years.
Gloria Gaynor
You can’t think of the disco era without Gloria Gaynor’s iconic self-power tune “I Will Survive.” The musician has a home on Pawleys Island and has been known to sing at local events from time to time.
Vanna White
Vanna White grew up in North Myrtle Beach and made her famous career by turning letters and co-hosting the long-running TV game show “Wheel of Fortune.” Some of her family still live in North Myrtle Beach, which included her late father, who passed away in 2022. White has said that she visits North Myrtle Beach whenever she gets a chance.
Chris Rock
No, he doesn’t live in the area, but Chris Rock’s mother, Rose, does. Rock is a native of Andrews and his mother still has a home in Georgetown County. But Rose Rock is more than just the comedian’s mother, she also adds educator, social worker and motivational speaker to her resume.
Oliver North
Another famous Pawleys Island resident is Oliver North. Although he is an author and TV political commentator, North is probably more well-known for his involvement in the Iran-Contra Affair in the 1980s. North was a Marine Corps officer and national security aide at the time.
Myrtle Manor cast
Myrtle Manor cast members of the popular TLC TV reality show “Welcome to Myrtle Manor,” which was based in a trailer park in Myrtle Beach and ran for three seasons, ending in 2015, still reside in Myrtle Beach. That includes the family that owns Patrick’s Mobile Home Park, hair stylist Gina Shelley and Anne Johnson.
Marshall Chapman
Singer and songwriter Marshall Chapman makes her home in Pawleys Island. Chapman was born and raised in Spartanburg, and has released 14 albums. In addition to her own music, she has written many songs for other artists, such as Jimmy Buffet, Emmylou Harris and Olivia Newton-John. She live streams her music each Saturday on her Facebook account.
