It’s rude to buttonhole a famous person in public and demand chit-chat from him or her. It’s also arguably gauche to friend one on Facebook unless he or she is, in fact, your friend. But famous people on Twitter? They’re there to be followed, and if you send an @reply their way, they just might respond. Here’s a decidedly incomplete look at noted personages from outside the tech world who tweet; feel free to follow any or all of ‘em–some have tens of thousands of Twitterpals already, but a few could probably use the companionship. (Hey, I know I could: I’m @harrymccracken.)
Disclaimer: I think these are all the real accounts of the folks in common, but I’ve never laid eyes on any of them at the keyboard…
January 15th, 2009 at 5:53 am
I’ll suggest Robert Llewellyn (http://www.twitter.com/bobbyllew). In his own words: “Bio producer, writer TV presenter, one time actor best known for role of Kryten in BBC comedy sci-fi series Red Dwarf.”
January 15th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Greg Grunberg from Heroes and Alias can be found at http://twitter.com/greggrunberg and he is quite active as well. :)
January 20th, 2009 at 10:09 am
@bentousers
Thank you for that! Can’t believe I’m following Kryten, v.cool
January 21st, 2009 at 8:54 am
Actor Channing Tatum (‘Step Up’, ‘She’s the Man’, ‘Stop-Loss’, ‘G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra’) has an official and very active Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/channingtatum.
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:07 am
Twitter is an amazing tool, for allowing you to connect with others
February 6th, 2009 at 3:46 am
Looks like someone stole your idea
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/2009/02/06/2009-02-06_top_10_celebrities_on_twitter_and_a_few_.html#community
And with no acknowledgement of your yeoman work in compiling this list.
March 18th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Twitter is an amazing sites follow mee http://twitter.com/dincersalih :D
March 19th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Christina Lindley (The Marine, Wild N Out, Head Case) Maxim chick is http://twitter.com/lindleyloo
March 19th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
You forgot a few I think should be included @feliciaday and @cwalken
March 26th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Demi Moore – @MrsKutcher
April 5th, 2009 at 4:16 am
u left out Rob Thomas @ThisIsRobThomas. he’s a trip n a half! he uploaded pics of himself getting a haircut yest!
April 8th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
No love for mark hoppus or dave matthews?
April 9th, 2009 at 2:31 am
Twitter is amazing site!
April 14th, 2009 at 6:58 am
i am missing MC Hammer here … or did i miss smtg …?
May 4th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Jada is a new female group…they have a hot song called “American Cowboy” on itunes…….pick it up yo!
May 7th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Ric Marlow won a grammy for “A Taste of Honey” in 1962. At 83 yrs old, he’s still making music. Also an actor, he’s best known for guest roles on “Hawaii-Five O” and “Magnum P.I..” His recently released cd, “Tastes of Honey,” have his latest rendition of his hit song. His official Twitter is Twitter.com/ricmarlow. His official myspace pages are; (personal page) myspace.com/ricmarlow and (music page) myspace.com/officialricmarlowmusic
May 12th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
http://twitter.com/taylor_dayne is one good suggestion.
May 12th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
do not forget the 2 big boys here: http://www.twitvip.com/vip/Pet-Shop-Boys
May 24th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Gotta show love for @johnnydepp and @helenmirren
Helen is especially entertaining and real. I <3 her.
May 29th, 2009 at 2:31 am
Biden’s still there, he’s just @JoeyBiden now.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:39 am
Just found Darren Gough on Twitter, the guys a legend. http://www.twitter.com/dgoughie
June 8th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Lots of great news from Apple today, but I’m very happy the stock is down and I hope it goes down more over the next few days because I sold 25 of my shares this morning in anticipation of the drop.
Good news or bad, Apple always drops after a keynote.
I then, of course, want to buy back in when it’s at the bottom (maybe around 120s) and ride it up to 200+ again.
mouseo.com
June 10th, 2009 at 12:50 am
Interesting indeed!
I wonder if this would actually work out properly.
Dinono.com
June 10th, 2009 at 12:57 am
I am a celebrity blogger, feel free to follow me:
http://www.twitter.com/dinonodotcom
:)
June 27th, 2009 at 3:09 am
Found aussy model + actor Jackson Navarro on twitter http://twitter.com/Jackson_Navarro
July 17th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
blues traveler’s lead singer john popper and bassist tad kinchla update their twitter account several times a day. very funny!
@blues_traveler
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:08 am
also add supermodel Veronica Webb
http://twitter.com/veronicawebb
July 24th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Brent Spiner
Best known for his role of Data on Star Trek TNG. Always something interesting going on with him. @BrentSpiner
July 28th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Hand Picked Twitter has a good solid listing of celebs as well:
http://handpickedtwitter.com/celebrities/
September 9th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Jay Cutler, the Chicago Bears quarterback is on Twitter as well:
http://twitter.com/jcutler6
And Facebook as well:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jay-Cutler/165179854224?ref=ts
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:09 am
Great list and liking the site.
Mark Boardman is now on twitter ! He is the guy on the telly who meets and interviews celebs at the film premieres in London and co hosted the 2007 Baftas http://www.twitter.com/markmeets
I have Just added him and see he has over 2000 followers already including many other celebs too like Stephen Fry, Jenny Falcolner, !
October 3rd, 2009 at 2:40 am
Twitter is amazing website. I always use the twitter and i will try to follow the Tweetstars for the Twitter.