11 Celebrities from the Arlington Area

Discover stars who were once locals in our second installment of noteworthy folks who grew up here.

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Diedrich Bader

Perpetual “that guy” Diedrich Bader (Veep, Office Space, American Housewife) grew up in Alexandria, with a brief stint in Paris as a small child. Bader, the son of late sculptor Gretta Bader and assistant secretary of state William Bader, graduated from T.C. Williams High School and had on-screen roles soon after. Here’s an oldie but goodie.


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