What famous people are from Winston-Salem?

Movies, television, and mediaAngela Bassett, actress.Jerrod Carmichael, stand-up comedian, actor, and writer.Howard Cosell, sportscaster.Carter Covington, television show creator, writer, story editor and producer.Jennifer Ehle, British-American actress.Mary Garber, sports journalist.More items

What is Winston Salem famous?

Often referred to as “Camel City” after the world-famous cigarette brand created by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem is full of examples of tobaccos success, including the 22-story Reynolds building downtown that was a prototype for New York Citys Empire State Building.