Famous People from Louisiana

Antoine "Fats Domino" (1928 - ) Pianist, singer, and songwriter; born in New Orleans. Born in New Orleans, LA (217)

Tracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins (1962 - ) Is an American country music artist. Born in Springhill, LA (1246)

Louis Armstrong (1901 - 1971) Famous trumpet player and singer; considered by many to one of the best jazz musicians ever. Born in New Orleans, LA (213)

Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock (1915 - 1987) Was a conservative Democrat from Franklin in St. Mary Parish, was the only three-term lieutenant governor in modern Louisiana history. Born in St. Mary Parish, LA (1647)

Daniel Moses Barker (1909 - 1994) Was a jazz banjoist, singer, guitarist, songwriter, ukelele player and author from New Orleans, founder of the locally famous Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band. He was a rhythm guitarist for some of the best bands of the day, including Cab Calloway, Lucky Millinder and Benny Carter throughout the 1930s. Born in New Orleans, LA (1646)

Geoffrey Beene (1927 - 2004) Fashion designer who founded Geoffrey Beene Inc. on 7th Avenue in Manhatten. His career spanned over 40 years before he died. Born in Haynesville, LA (216)

Truman Capote (1924 - 1984) Novelist made famous with Other Voices, Other Rooms and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Born in New Orleans, LA (214)

Kitty Carlisle (1910 - 2007) Kitty Carlisle also billed as Kitty Carlisle Hart; was an American singer, actress and spokeswoman for the arts. She is best remembered as a regular panelist on the television game show To Tell the Truth. She served 20 years on the New York State Council on the Arts. In 1991, she received the National Medal of Arts from President George H. W. Bush. Born in New Orleans, LA (1645)

Patricia Davies Clarkson (1959 - ) Is an American actress. Born in New Orleans, LA (1247)

Iron Eyes Cody (1904 - 1999) Born Espera Oscar de Corti. Was an American actor. He was recognized for portraying American Indians in Hollywood films. Near the end of his life, his Italian ancestry was made public. In 1995 he was honored by the American Indian community for his portrayals. Born in Gueydan, LA (1640)

Vincent Coleman (1900 - 1971) Was an American stage and film actor of the silent film era of the late 1910s and early 1920s. Born in , LA (1248)

Harry Connick, Jr. (1967 - ) Is an American singer, actor, composer, and pianist. Connick has sold over 25 million albums worldwide. Born in New Orleans, LA (1242)

James Houston Davis (1899 - 2000) Better known as Jimmie Davis, was a noted singer of both sacred and popular songs who served two nonconsecutive terms as the 47th Governor of Louisiana (1944-1948 and 1960-1964). He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Born in Jackson Parish, LA (1245)

Michael DeBakey (1908 - 2008) Doctor that developed the first artificial heart. Born in Lake Charles, LA (215)

Ellen Lee DeGeneres (1958 - ) Is an American stand-up comedian, television host and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Born in Metairie, LA (1244)

Catherine Dent (1965 - ) Is an American actress who has starred in film and in television. Her first feature film was the 1994 movie Nobody's Fool. Born in Baton Rouge, LA (1243)

Richard Eastham (1916 - 2005) Born as Dickinson Swift Eastham, was an American actor of stage, film, and television and a concert singer known for his deep baritone voice. Born in Opelousas, LA (1644)

Bryant Gumbel (1948 - ) TV newscaster; famous for his job as co-anchor on The Today Show. Born in New Orleans, LA (221)

George "Buddy" Guy (1936 - ) Is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is a critically acclaimed artist who has established himself as a pioneer of the Chicago blues sound, and has served as an influence to some of the most notable musicians of his generation. Born in Lettsworth, LA (1643)

Alice Heine (1858 - 1925) Styled HSH The Princess of Monaco, and also The Duchess of Richelieu, was the American-born second wife of Prince Albert I of Monaco, a great-grandfather of Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Marcel Proust used her as a model for the Princesse de Luxembourg in In Search of Lost Time. Born in New Orleans, LA (1642)

Al Hirt (1922 - ) Famous Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and bandleader. Born in New Orleans, LA (223)

Jeffrey Hunter (1926 - 1969) Born Henry Herman McKinnies Jr. Was an American film and television actor. Born in New Orleans, LA (1641)

Mahalia Jackson (1911 - 1972) Gospel singer made famous with "Move On Up a Little," the first million-selling gospel record. Born in New Orleans, LA (219)

John Murice Jackson (1950 - ) Is an American actor, best known for playing Rear Admiral A. J. Chegwidden on the CBS series JAG. Born in Baton, LA (1639)

Robert Floyd Kennon, Sr. (1902 - 1988) Was the 48th Governor of Louisiana, serving from 1952-1956. He failed to win a second non-consecutive term in the 1963 Democratic primary. Born in Minden, LA (1638)

Dorothy Lamour (1914 - 1996) Was an American film actress. She is probably best-remembered for appearing in the Road to... movies, a series of successful comedies co-starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. Born in New Orleans, LA (1637)

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935 - ) Singer and pianist famous for songs like "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire". Born in Ferriday, LA (220)

Karl Malone (1963 - ) Utah Jazz Basketball Star; Known as the "Mail Man". Born in Bernice, LA (572)

Cokie Roberts (1943 - ) Journalist who cohosted This Week with Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts. Also a well-known, best-selling author. Born in New Orleans, LA (218)

Kordell Stewart (1972 - ) Football player for the NFL; He's played for the Pittsburg Steelers, the Chicago Bears, and the Baltimore Ravens. Born in Marrero, LA (222)

Lynn Whitfield (1953 - ) Is an American actress. Whitfield began her acting career in television and theatre, before progressing to supporting roles in film. Born in Baton Rouge, LA (1635)

Reese Witherspoon (1976 - ) Is an American actress and film producer. Born in New Orleans, LA (1634)