America was, and continues to be, built by immigrants. A melting pot of different cultures and influences shaped the country and made it into the great nation that it is today. Many of these immigrants became prominent figures in the US, and indeed around the world. Read More
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger famously moved to the US from his native Austria in search of the American dream, and he certainly found it. Arnold Schwarzenegger became a bodybuilding icon, a Hollywood star, and an accomplished politician.
Natalie Portman
The movie star was born Neta-Lee Hershlag in Jerusalem, Israel. Natalie Portman has dual citizenship from the United States and Israel, and is an accomplished actress.
Eddie Van Halen
The late guitar virtuoso and co-founder of Van Halen was Dutch. Edward Lodewijk Van Halen was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and moved to the US with his family in 1962.
Anthony Hopkins
Hailing from Wales, Hopkins’ career in Hollywood has been astonishing. The actor became an American citizen in 2000 (he currently holds dual citizenship), and spends much of his time in Malibu, California.
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein is probably one of the most prestigious men to have ever immigrated to the US. Born in Ulm, Germany, the famous theoretical physicist did some outstanding work at Princeton University and became an American citizen in 1940.
Sofía Vergara
The ‘Modern Family’ actress hails from Barranquilla, Colombia. In 2014, Vergara became an American citizen.
Madeleine Albright
The first woman to serve as United States Secretary of State was also an immigrant. Madeleine Albright was born in Prague, Czech Republic, and moved from Europe to America in 1948.
Bruce Willis
The ‘Die Hard’ star was born in Germany, where his father was stationed at an American military base. In 1957, his family moved to Carneys Point Township, New Jersey.
Nikola Tesla
The famous inventor was born in 1856 in Smiljan, a village in modern-day Croatia, which was then part of the Austrian Empire. In June 1884, Tesla moved to New York City, and in 1891 he became a US citizen.
