Annandale has been home to a variety of notable figures in arts, journalism, and public life:
* **Mark Hamill**: The iconic actor best known for playing Luke Skywalker in _Star Wars_ attended Annandale High School. * **Christopher McCandless**: The subject of Jon Krakauer's book _Into the Wild_, McCandless was raised in Annandale. * **Rob Huebel**: Actor and comedian known for _Childrens Hospital_ and _The Descendants_, attended Annandale High School. * **Bill Stewart**: An ABC News journalist whose tragic murder in Nicaragua in 1979 became a major international incident; he grew up in Annandale.