South Bend, Indiana

1. Larry Karaszewski (1961)

Writer

Screenwriter best known for his films Ed Wood and The People vs. Larry Flynt.

2. George Rickey (1907)

American Artist

American kinetic sculptor whose sculptures move in the wind. He made Two Open Triangles Up Gyratory, located in the Honolulu Museum of Art.

3. George Seaton (1911)

Screenwriter Director Producer

Two-time Oscar winner for films like Miracle on 34th Street and The Country Girl.

4. Les Horvath (1921)

American Football Player

Versatile football star for Ohio State, who won the 1944 Heisman Trophy, the first Buckeye to earn the award.

5. Dolores Fuller (1923)

Actress Songwriter

American actress and songwriter who played a role in the films Jail Bait and Bride of the Monster. She wrote many songs for singer Elvis Presley and his films.

6. Toney Freeman (1966)

American Bodybuilder

Bodybuilder who has risen to fame as a regular finalist at the IFBB Mr. Olympia competition, including in 5th place in 2008. He later finished in 3rd place at the...

7. Dean Norris (1963)

Actor

American actor best known for his role as DEA Agent Hank Schrader on the seminal AMC show Breaking Bad. He was also cast as James Rennie on the series Under the Dome. 

8. Lloyd Haynes (1934)

United States Marine And Actor

Remembered best for his Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated role as Mr. Pete Dixon on the ABC series Room 222, Haynes also appeared in episodes of the Star Trek and Batman...

9. Chad Everett (1937)

American Actor

Played the role of Dr. Joe Gannon on the television series, Medical Center from 1969 to 1976 with his first role come 9 years prior in Surfside 6.

10. Craig Counsell (1970)

American Professional Baseball P

Two time World Series champion with the 1997 Florida Marlins and the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks. He was named National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player during the Diamondbacks playoff run.

11. Dickie Thon (1958)

Puerto Rican Baseball Player

Former MLB shortstop who played with numerous teams including the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. He made his only All-Star appearance in 1983 and won the Silver Slugger Award the...

12. Martin Katz (1945)

American Musician

Musician and educator known as a solid accompanist, earning Musical America's Accompanist of the Year award in 1998.

13. Pete Buttigieg (1982)

Politician

United States politician who is known for having served as the 32nd Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. He gained attention in 2019 when he announced his run for Presidency during...

14. Brett Banasiewicz (1994)

Bmx Rider

BMX specialist known by the name Mad Dog, he turned pro at age 13, and competed in his first X Games in 2010.

15. Michael Alig (1966)

Co-founding Member Of The Club K

American club promoter and founding member of the "Club Kids" group convicted of murdering Andre "Angel" Melendez.

16. WhopperMe (2001)

Instagram Star

Model who has gained fame for her WhopperMe Instagram account. She has earned massive popularity for her sensual modeling clips and photos often showcasing her curvaceous physique.

17. Maureen Mahoney (1954)

American Lawyer

Former Deputy Solicitor General of the United States and top Washington D.C. layer who has argued affirmative action cases before the Supreme Court.

18. Michael Warren (1946)

Actor

Emmy Award-winning actor who has played a role on the television series, Hill Street Blues and would later co-star in City of Angels and have a recurring role in Soul...

19. Anthony Barr (1992)

Football Player

Linebacker who was selected 9th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He was a 2013 Consensus All-American and First Team All-Pac-12 selection in 2012 and 2013...

20. Ted Leo (1970)

Punk Rock/indie Rock Singer Song

Prolific indie rock musician best known as the frontman of the band Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. He has also been a member of bands like Citizens Arrest and The...

21. Mark Hazinski (1985)

Olympic Table Tennis Player

Mark Haz Hazinski is an American professional table tennis player. He was born on April 20 1985 in South Bend Indiana and grew up in Mishawaka Indiana. Hazinski started playing...

22. Matt Cushing (1975)

American Football Tight End

Matthew Jay Cushing is a former professional American football player who played tight end for six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers signed Matt Cushing to a one-year contract...

23. Scott Dreisbach (1975)

American Football Player

Scott Dreisbach is a former American football quarterback who last played for the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League. He played quarterback at Penn High School in Mishawaka Indiana.

24. Rick Lamb (1990)

Cameraman

25. Janet Wiley (1933)

All-american Girls Professional

Janet M. Wiley was an infielder and pitcher who played from 1950 through 1953 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5 ft 4 in 112 lb...

26. Clarence Long (1908)

American Politician

Clarence Doc Dickinson Long PhD known as Doc Long was a Democratic U. S. Congressman who represented the 2nd congressional district of Maryland from January 3 1963 to January 3...

27. John Baeder (1938)

American Artist

John Baeder is an American painter closely associated with the Photorealist movement. He is best known for his detailed paintings of American roadside diners and eateries.

28. F. Jay Nimtz (1915)

American Politician

. Jay Nimtz was a U. S. Representative from Indiana. Born in South Bend Indiana the youngest child of Frederick and Bertha Baske Nimtz Nimtz attended the public schools graduating...

29. Abraham L. Brick (1860)

American Politician

Abraham Lincoln Brick was a U. S. Representative from Indiana. Born on his father's farm near South Bend St. Joseph County Indiana Brick attended the common schools and was graduated...

30. Al From (1943)

American Political Strategist

Al From is the founder and former CEO of the Democratic Leadership Council. His ideas and political strategies during the past quarter century played a central role in the resurgence...

31. Andy Replogle (1953)

American Baseball Player

Andy Replogle was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Replogle was drafted in the ninth round of the 1975 Major League Baseball Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Previously he was...

32. John Laskowski (1953)

American Basketball Player

John Laskowski is an American former professional basketball player.

33. Sheldon Burnside (1954)

American Baseball Player

Sheldon John Burnside is a former Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds. He was born on December 22 1954 and he debuted...

34. Jack Alexander (1954)

Modern Pentathlete

Jack Alexander is a Canadian modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

35. Steve True (1954)

American Sports Announcer

Steve True nicknamed Steve The Homer True is an American sportscaster from South Bend Indiana.

36. Tom Abernethy (1954)

Basketball Player

Thomas Craig Abernethy is a retired American professional basketball player. After starring at St. Joseph's High School and Indiana University the 6'7 Abernethy was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers...

37. Kevin Tuite (1954)

Canadian Anthropologist

Kevin Tuite is a full Professor of Anthropology at the Université de Montréal. Born in South Bend Indiana USA Tuite is a citizen of the U. S. and Ireland...

38. Marcie Free (1954)

American Rock Singer

Marcie Michelle Free is an American rock singer best known as the lead singer of King Kobra Signal and Unruly Child. Free started singing professionally at the age of 19...

39. Isiah Whitlock, Jr. (1954)

American Actor

Isiah Whitlock Jr. is an American actor.

40. Dave Magley (1959)

American Basketball Player

David John Dave Magley is a former National Basketball Association player. He played basketball at South Bend LaSalle High School. Following his senior year Dave was named Indiana Mr. Basketball...

41. Samuel L. Devine (1915)

American Politician

Samuel Leeper Devine was an American politician of the Republican party who served in the United States House of Representatives as Representative of the 12th congressional district of Ohio from...

42. Tom Ehlers (1952)

American Football Player

Thomas Slick Ehlers is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of...

43. Noma Gurich (1952)

American Judge

Noma D. Gurich is an American attorney and judge who is serving as a Justice on the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Gurich was appointed the State's highest court by Governor of...

44. Chris Redfern (1964)

Ohio Politician

Chris Redfern is the current chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party. He won election to the chairmanship of the Ohio Democratic Party in December 2005 and was reelected in 2008...

45. Debra Elmegreen (1952)

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46. Angela Angel (1979)

Costume & Make-up

47. Harold Brazier (1955)

American Boxer

Harold Leon Brazier is an American former boxer. Fighting at light welterweight and welterweight Brazier's career spanned three decades and 127 professional fights. He fought such opponents as Roger Mayweather...

48. Dan Harrigan (1955)

American Swimmer Olympic Bronze

Daniel Lee Harrigan is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic medalist.

49. Steen Miles (1946)

American Politician

Ollisteen 'Steen' Miles is an American politician from the state of Georgia. A member of the Democratic Party Miles is a former member of the Georgia State Senate. Miles is...

50. Jerry Scott (1955)

Cartoonist

Jerry Scott is an American cartoonist. He is known as the creator of the comic strips Baby Blues and Zits. He is one of only four cartoonists to have multiple...

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