(3) Tina Fey - Comedian, Actress, Writer, Playwright,
and Producer - Tina Fey is an Upper Darby native and graduate
of Upper Darby High School. Ms. Fey starred on "Saturday Day
Night Live" (SNL) and as the show's co-host of the Weekend
Update sketch. She also served as the first female head
writer for SNL. Ms. Fey starred in the comedy sitcom, "30
Rock" and in numerous movies. Ms. Fey has won numerous
accolades and honors including Emmy Awards, Golden Globe
Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Writers Guild Awards, and
Producers Guild Awards. In 2019, The Guardian News proclaimed
Tina Fey as the Best Comedian of the 21st Century.
(4) Thomas Garrett - Abolitionist - Thomas Garrett was
born in Upper Darby in 1789. A member of a Quaker family, he
was raised an abolitionist and became especially devoted when
a servant was kidnapped and attempted to be sold as a slave.
Working out of Wilmington, Delaware, Mr. Garrett became a
prosperous business owner, but more importantly, was the
station master for the last stop of the Underground Railroad.
Even under stress from heavy fines, he continued his work up
until the abolishment of slavery after the Civil War and is
credited for assisting 2,500 slaves to freedom.
(5) Brendan Hansen - Olympic Swimmer - A former Olympic
swimmer born and raised in Havertown, Brendan Hansen is a
six-time Olympic medalist, winning three gold, one silver and
two bronze medals. He also set world records in both the 100-
meter and 200-meter breaststroke. In total, Mr. Hansen won 25
medals across major competitions such as the World Swimming
Championships, the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships and the
Olympics.
(6) Billy "White Shoes" Johnson - Athlete, National
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