Wichita, Kansas
1. Jeff Probst (1961)
Tv Personality
Emmy Award-winning host of the adventure reality television show Survivor who also hosted his own show, The Jeff Probst Show.
2. Natasha Rothwell (1980)
Screenwriter
Actor and screenwriter most well known for serving as both a story editor and one of the stars of HBO's Insecure. She portrayed Kelli in the popular comedy series. She was also...
3. Tamara Feldman (1980)
American Actress
Actress who first made her name performing in horror films like Hatchet. She went on to became known for roles Natalie Kimpton on Dirty Sexy Money and Poppy Lifton on Gossip...
4. Sam McDaniel (1886)
Actor
American actor who had roles in over 210 television shows and films between 1929 and 1950 and was the only African American to ever appear on the popular television series...
5. Stan Kenton (1911)
American Musician
Controversial jazz orchestra leader who pioneered progressive jazz and the jazz clinic. He was known for the Kenton Style.
6. Brian Moorman (1976)
American Football Player
Multiple-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro punter who made his NFL debut in 2001 with the Buffalo Bills.
7. Robert Kelker-Kelly (1964)
American Actor
Known best for portraying Bo Brady on NBC's Days of Our Lives during the early-to-mid 1990s, Kelker-Kelly is also famous for playing Sam Fowler on Another World. In 2002, he...
8. Marvin Rainwater (1925)
American Country And Rockabilly
Country singer who was popular in the 1950s with hits like "Whole Lotta Woman" and "Gonna Find Me a Bluebird."
9. Nicholas Taylor (1927)
Canadian Politician
One-time leader of the Alberta Liberal Party. He served on the Canadian Senate from 1996 until 2002.
10. Betty Dodson (1929)
Novelist
Sex educator and author whose first book "Sex For One" sold more than 1 million copies; she also appeared frequently in documentaries.
11. Kendall Schmidt (1990)
Actor Singer Musician
He became known for starring as Kendall Knight on the show Big Time Rush and was a part of the boy band which shared the show's name. He then formed the pop...
12. Jim Ryun (1947)
Politician And Athletics (sport)
American track & field athlete turned politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007 as a republican congressman for Kansas.
13. Reylynn Caster (2003)
TV Actress
Film and television star who first became known for her role as Dani Rémy in 2015's Think. Create. Repeat. She starred as Nori on the CBS series Me, MYSELF & I and...
14. Clay Lacy (1932)
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur who founded Clay Lacy Aviation, an American business charter jet company, in 1968.
15. Jim Lehrer (1934)
American Writer
Author and journalist who once served as the executive editor of PBS NewsHour, a news program on PBS. He wrote the novel Short List in 1992.
16. Charles Koch (1935)
American Businessman
Co-owner, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Koch Industries, which is involved in oil refining and chemical as well as a variety of well-known brands. He was...
17. Marilyn Maye (1928)
American Singer
Jazz and cabaret singer and musical theater actress who became famous in the 1960s. She was signed to RCA Victor. In 1966, she received a Grammy Nomination.
18. Adrian Griffin (1974)
American Basketball Player-coach
Former basketball player who became an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls.
19. Christopher Connelly (1941)
Actor
American actor known for his portrayal of Norman Harrington in the entire five year run of the soap opera Peyton Place. He also starred in the series Paper Moon.
20. Alan Fudge (1944)
Actor
American character actor known for his appearance in the Columbo TV films and for his roles on Bodies of Evidence and 7th Heaven.
21. Ann Dunham (1942)
Anthropologist; Mother Of Barack
Mother of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. She was an economic anthropologist.
22. Robert Ballard (1942)
American Oceanographer
Ocean explorer who found the wreckage of the Titanic as well as several other famous lost vessels.
23. Gale Sayers (1943)
All-american College Football Pl
Running back and return specialist known as "The Kansas Comet." He was a 4-time Pro Bowl selection and retired with 4,956 rushing yards and 56 total touchdowns after playing just...
24. Terry Allen (1943)
Actor
American country music artist and painter who released multiple albums, including his debut, Juarez, in 1975.
25. Barry Sanders (1968)
All-american College Football Pl
Legendary NFL running back who is widely considered the most talented rusher to ever play the game. He was the 1997 NFL MVP, a 10-time pro bowl selection and a...
26. Dan Glickman (1944)
American Politician
Politician who served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1995 to 2001 and taught courses in Political Management. He also worked in Hollywood as the 25th Chairman and...
27. Janet Peery (1948)
American Writer
An American fiction writer, she is best known for The River Beyond the World (novel) and What the Thunder Said (short stories). She published her work in The Kenyon Review,...
28. Ron Wyden (1949)
American Politician
Politician and Democrat who became a US Senator from Oregon in 1996 and is known for his emphasis on health care reform. He became the Chairman of the important Senate...
29. Dustin Belt (1987)
Actor
Musician who became a member of the band Heffron Drive. He also spent time with the band Big Time Rush.
30. Hannah Wagner (1988)
YouTube Star
Former YouTuber phenomenon also known by the names Miss Hannah Minx and Mistress Hannah Jinx who became well known for her Japanese lessons and her Kawaii anime look. She gave...
31. Kirstie Alley (1951)
Actress
Comic actress best known as Rebecca Howe from the television show Cheers who created the 2005 show Fat Actress.
32. Rick Mears (1951)
American Racing Driver
Former race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 four times.
33. Lindsey Wixson (1994)
American Fashion Model
Fashion model who has been featured by such designers as Chanel, Versace, and Jill Stuart.
34. Elise Ecklund (1997)
YouTube Star
Guitar and ukulele player known best for creating tutorials, vlogs, and covers on her self-titled YouTube channel. She has also dabbled in beauty videos and reactions. In an April 2018...
35. Nate Robertson (1977)
American Baseball Player
Starting pitcher who was a member of the Detroit Tigers from 2003 to 2009.
36. Kyle Farnsworth (1976)
American Baseball Player
Large right-handed reliever who could generate 100-mph velocity in his prime, he began his MLB career in 1999 with the Chicago Cubs.
37. Chris Wimmer (1979)
Nascar Driver
American race car driver who began his NASCAR career in 2004.
38. Ellery Eskelin (1959)
Musician
Saxophonist known for his unorthodox playing techniques who was described as "a major player in today's creative music" by Down Beat Magazine.
39. Lynette Woodard (1959)
American Basketball Player
Basketball player most famous for becoming the first female ever to play for the Harlem Globetrotters. She won numerous gold medals representing the United States at tournaments like the 1983...
40. Al Corley (1956)
American Actor
First actor to play Steven Carrington on the soap opera Dynasty from 1981-1982. He later reprised the role on Dynasty: The Reunion.
41. Hailey Colborn (2000)
Pageant Contestant
Pageant winner who rose to widespread fame for winning the 2018 Miss Teen USA title as Kansas' representative. She became only the second ever entrant from Kansas to win the...
42. Eric Harris (1981)
Criminal
One of the two boys responsible for the deaths of 13 and injuries of 24 more at the Columbine High School massacre.
43. Lorianne Crook (1957)
TV Show Host
American radio and television host known for her work on The Nashville Network. She has hosted This Week in Country and Crook & Chase.
44. Blake Treinen (1988)
American Baseball Player
Professional pitcher that was drafted by Oakland Athletics during the seventh round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in December 2019. He was a first time American...
45. John Born (1988)
Rapper
Los Angeles based hip-hop artist who is known for his 2015 debut studio album The First Supper. He has also received recognition as a successful visual artist who has been...
46. Joe Walsh (1947)
American Rock Guitarist
Singer, guitarist, and record producer who was a member of the Eagles, the James Gang, and Barnstorm.
47. Bill Allen (1962)
Actor
American actor who played a popular role in the 1986 film Rad. He has also appeared in numerous television series including Family Ties.
48. Joseph Randle (1991)
American Football Player
Running back who was a fifth round pick for the Dallas Cowboys in 2013. He contributed two scores playing primarily in a third string role his rookie season.
49. Blake Bell (1991)
American Football Player
Tight end who won the 2014 Sugar Bowl as a member of the Oklahoma Sooners. He was named Most Valuable Player of the 2011 Insight Bowl after rushing for three...
50. Bryce Brown (1991)
Player Of American Football
Former Kansas State running back who was drafted in the 7th round in 2012. He ran for over 850 yards during his first two seasons as a backup for the...