Louisville, Kentucky
1. Marisha Ray (1989)
Voice Actress
Well known for starring in the weekly live roleplay series Critical Role. She is an actress who has provided her voice for numerous video games, such as Lego Star Wars:...
2. Richard Mentor Johnson (1780)
Ninth Vice President Of The Unit
Vice President under Martin Van Buren from 1837 to 1841. He was the only VP to be elected under the prerogatives of the Twelfth Amendment.
3. Louis Brandeis (1856)
American Supreme Court Justice
The first Jewish justice on the United States Supreme Court. He was nominated to the position by President Woodrow Wilson and served from 1916-1939.
4. Madison Cawein (1865)
American Writer
American poet who is often compared to John Keats and is known for works such as The Garden of Dreams and Kentucky Poems. Over the course of his career, he published 1,500...
5. Ogden Hammond (1869)
Politician
U.S. Ambassador to Spain under Calvin Coolidge from 1925 to 1929. He was with his wife on board the ocean liner RMS Lusitania when it was torpedoed and sunk by a German...
6. Maggie Lawson (1980)
Actress
Actress who played Detective Juliet O'Hara on the hit TV show Psych from 2006 to 2014. She was also a regular cast member on the series Crumbs and It's All Relative.
7. Madame Sul-Te-Wan (1873)
Actor
As the first African American actress to have a film contract, she had leading and supporting roles in numerous Hollywood productions.
8. Static Major (1974)
Rapper
Born Stephen Garrett; Grammy-winning rapper, producer, singer, and songwriter who wrote Aaliyah's hit "Try Again."
9. Tod Browning (1880)
Director
Director of the 1931 horror classic Dracula along with The Unholy Three and several other popular horror films.
10. Dan Uggla (1980)
American Baseball Player
MLB second baseman who set the career home run record for the Florida and Miami Marlins franchise with 154. After his time with the Marlins, he played with the Atlanta...
11. Sara Martin (1884)
American Blues Singer
American blues singer who was known as "The Famous Moanin' Mama" and released numerous recordings throughout her career.
12. Dawn Landes (1980)
American Singer-songwriter
Folk rock musician who has collaborated with the likes of Andrew Bird, Jose Gonzalez, and Midlake.
13. Billy Gilbert (1894)
Actor
Versatile actor of film, television, vaudeville and burlesque who had perfected comedic timing and had a trademark explosive sneeze. In 1941, he appeared in One Night in Lisbon and The...
14. Irene Dunne (1898)
American Actress
She played a strong Norwegian mother in I Remember Mama and was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in The Awful Truth. Her career lasted three decades, and...
15. Jimmy Blythe (1901)
American Jazz And Boogie-woogie
Accompanist in the 1920s for many of Paramount Records' singers. He was known for his group Blythe's Sinful Five.
16. John Patrick (1905)
Writer
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright for his stage adaptation of the novel The Teahouse of the August Moon who wrote other other notable works such as The Curious...
17. Lionel Hampton (1908)
American Jazz Musician And Bandl
Jazz vibraphonist, bandleader, composer, and educator who has played with artists like Charlie Parker. He was an Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame inductee in 1992.
18. Jonah Jones (1909)
Cameraman
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame member and Grammy Award winner.
19. Foster Brooks (1912)
American Actor And Comedian
Actor known as The Lovable Lush comedian on television who received an Emmy nomination for his work on The Dean Martin Show.
20. Victor Mature (1913)
Actor
As the first male film star to be labeled a hunk, he appeared in Samson and Delilah in 1949 and The Robe in 1953. His other feature films include One...
21. Helen Humes (1913)
Jazz Singer
Remembered for her contributions to the jazz, swing, blues, and R&B music genres, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for her 1981 vocal jazz album Helen. Her earlier recordings...
22. Daniel Taradash (1913)
Screenwriter
Award-winning screenwriter who became famous for his various films, including Bogie (1980), a film about Humphrey Bogart.
23. Mark Cole (1958)
Director
Republican Party politician and an 88th-district member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He began representing Virginia's Piedmont region in 2002.
24. William Conrad (1920)
American Film Television Directo
Rocky and Bullwinkle narrator who was also radio's Marshal Dillon for the popular show, Gunsmoke.
25. Jack Narz (1922)
Game Show Host
Known for hosting the game shows Dotto, Beat the Clock, and Concentration. He also hosted the show Video Village.
26. Don Gummer (1946)
American Artist
American sculptor who married Meryl Streep. His work consists of wall-mounted pieces and large free-standing bronze sculptures.
27. Joey McFarland (1972)
American Film Producer
Film producer who is responsible for commercially and critically successful films like 2013's The Wolf of Wall Street. He is the co-founder of Red Granite Pictures.
28. Marshall Allen (1924)
American Free Jazz And Avant-gar
Avant-garde jazz alto saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist who was a long-time collaborator with Sun Ra and his Arkestra.
29. Mickey Baker (1925)
American Jazz And Rock Guitarist
Guitarist and trailblazer who helped create the sound of rock 'n' roll who performed with the likes of Bo Diddley.
30. DeVante Parker (1993)
Football Player
Wide receiver who starred for the University of Louisville Cardinals from 2011 to 2014. He totaled 156 receptions, 2,775 yards and 33 touchdowns in his four collegiate seasons and was...
31. Jimmy Raney (1927)
American Musician
American jazz guitarist who worked with Stan Getz, as well as the Red Norvo trio.
32. Gus Bell (1928)
American Baseball Player
Four-time All-Star who who was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1964.
33. Harvey Fuqua (1929)
African American Musician
R&B Motown singer, producer, and record executive who was a founder of the Moonglows. He and his wife distributed "Money (That's What I Want)" by Barrett Strong.
34. Will Oldham (1970)
American Singer-songwriter And A
A renowned independent singer-songwriter and actor who worked under the moniker Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.
35. Adam Duvall (1988)
Baseball Player
Outfielder and first baseman who was selected to the 2016 All-Star Game as a member of the Cincinnati Reds. He spent his first season in the league with the San...
36. Paul Hornung (1935)
American Football Player Quarter
Hall of Fame halfback, safety and sometimes place kicker for the Green Bay Packers. He was the 1956 Heisman Trophy winner at Notre Dame.
37. Bobby Nichols (1936)
Professional Golfer
Winner of the 1964 PGA Championship who also recorded 12 PGA Tour wins.
38. Mary Travers (1936)
Singer
Singer and songwriter who was a member of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, the group that performed hits like "If I Had a Hammer."
39. Hunter S. Thompson (1937)
American Journalist And Author
Founder of the Gonzo journalist movement whose legacy includes Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. He became...
40. Ned Beatty (1937)
American Actor
His first big hit came in 1972 with Jon Voight in the film Deliverance, in which he played defenseless businessman Bobby Trippe. He also played the corrupt Senator Charles F. Meachum...
41. Rajon Rondo (1986)
American Basketball Player
Versatile point guard who helped lead the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship in 2008. He was selected to his first NBA All-Star game in 2010. He signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in...
42. Jimmy Ellis (1940)
American Boxer
Held the WBA World Heavyweight Championship from 1968 to 1970, and fought in one of the greatest heavyweight eras of all time.
43. Sue Grafton (1940)
Novelist
American author of detective fiction who was best known for her Alphabet series, which focuses on the adventures of private investigator Kinsey Millhone. Popular titles in the series include "A"...
44. Tommy Kirk (1941)
American Actor And Businessman
Actor most famous for his roles in many beloved Disney films, including Old Yeller, The Shaggy Dog and Swiss Family Robinson. He also played Joe Hardy on the TV series...
45. Muhammad Ali (1942)
American World Champion Boxer
Born Cassius Clay, he became a boxing icon as well as a peace activist and a philanthropist. He was known as "The Greatest," recording 56 career wins, 37 of them...
46. Rahman Ali (1943)
Boxer
Brother of Muhammad Ali who also competed as a heavyweight boxer in the 1960s and 1970s.
47. Darrell Griffith (1958)
American Basketball Player
Guard who spent 10 years with the Utah Jazz and earned the nickname "Mr. Dunkenstein."
48. Jack Harlow (1998)
Rapper
Rapper who rose to popularity posting his original songs to SoundCloud and YouTube. He released The Handsome Harlow EP in November of 2015.
49. Michael Dorris (1945)
Novelist Short Story Writer Essa
An American author and scholar, he is best known for his memoir, The Broken Cord, and for his novel, A Yellow Raft in Blue Water. He was the 1989 recipient...
50. Wes Ramsey (1977)
American Actor
Actor who played the adult version of Wyatt Halliwell in Charmed and appeared in CSI: Miami. He appeared as Bram Stoker in the 2008 film, Bram Stoker's Dracula's Guest, and...