1. Elizabeth Brown (1980)

Reality Star

First rose to fame in 2010 competing for the heart of Jake Pavelka on the fourteenth season of The Bachelor. She then went on to reprise her role on the...

2. Adolphus Greely (1844)

Explorer

Leader of the eponymous polar expedition that got trapped in the wilderness for over three years.

3. Susan La flesche Picotte (1865)

Doctor

Susan La flesche Picotte is a famous Doctor, who was born on June 17, 1865 in United States. American physician known for being the first Native American female physician in...

4. Eugene Manlove Rhodes (1869)

Novelist

Eugene Manlove Rhodes is a famous Novelist, who was born on January 19, 1869 in United States. An American writer of cowboy fiction, he is known for such works as...

5. Kate Barnard (1875)

American Sociologist

Famous as the first female elected official in the state government of Oklahoma, she served two terms as Oklahoma Commissioner of Charities and Corrections.

6. Bess Streeter Aldrich (1881)

Poet

Bess Streeter Aldrich is a famous Poet, who was born on February 16, 1881 in United States. A popular writer for publications such as Ladies Home Journal and The Saturday...

7. Patrick Rea (1970)

Screenwriter

Screenwriter and director, best known for writing the film Rhino, as well as directing the Showtime special, Jake Johannsen: I Love You.

8. Edmund Jaeger (1970)

Biologist

An American biologist and author, he is known for his research on desert animals. He most famously published a scientific journal called The Condor, in which he detailed the life...

9. Frank A. Barrett (1892)

Politician

Frank A. Barrett is a famous Politician, who was born on November 10, 1892 in United States. Republican politician who was a US Senator from Wyoming from 1953 to 1959....

10. Kenneth Wherry (1892)

Politician

U.S. Republican senator who represented Nebraska from 1943 to 1951. Before entering the senate he served as mayor of Pawnee City from 1929 to 1931.

11. Joe Stecher (1893)

Wrestler

Three time World Heavyweight champion who became the youngest world champion in history at that time when he was only 22 years-old.

12. Clyde Brion Davis (1894)

Novelist

Clyde Brion Davis is a famous Novelist, who was born on May 22, 1894 in United States. An American novelist and journalist, he is best known for The Anointed (1937)...

13. Mignon G. Eberhart (1899)

Novelist

Mignon G. Eberhart is a famous Novelist, who was born on July 6, 1899 in United States. An American mystery writer with a career that spanned over sixty years, she...

14. Bonnie Templeton (1906)

Botanist

Botanist who served as curator of botany for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County from 1929 to 1970. She also founded the California Botanical Science Service, a private...

15. Frank Leahy (1908)

Football Coach

Hall of Fame college football coach who won five national championships, one with Boston College (1940) and four with Notre Dame (1943, 1946, 1947, and 1949).

16. Samuel William Yorty (1970)

Politician

Combative mayor of Los Angeles during the 1960s who took credit for the city's growth while denying blame for the Watts race riots of 1965. He was a Reform Republican...

17. Ernest Gann (1970)

Screenwriter

Aviator and screenwriter who won numerous awards throughout his life and career, including the Aviation Journalist of the Year by Flying and Commercial Aviation (1975).

18. Amanda Soltero (1989)

Journalist

Reporter and anchor known as a face for both Star City News and KGIN-TV in Lincoln Nebraska, she first gained fame as the winner of the Miss Nebraska USA pageant...

19. Annie Wilkinson (1989)

Family Member

Pharmaceutical sales manager in Boston, Massachusetts who is best known as the oldest sister of social media celebrity Sammy Wilkinson.

20. Cassie Burpo (1996)

Family Member

Older sister of Colton Burpo. Colton became known as The Boy Who Lived after having, according to him, spent a brief time in heaven after his heart failed. Her father,...

21. Gale W. McGee (1970)

Politician

United States Senator and member of the Democratic Party who represented Wyoming from 1959 until 1977. He was the 9th United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States under...

22. Bill Lawrence (1916)

Journalist

Former journalist and TV news analyst who rose to fame for covering presidential elections.

23. Karen Hess (1918)

American Historian

Known for her works The Taste of America (1977) and The Carolina Rice Kitchen: The African Connection (1992), this food and history writer was one of several founders of an...

24. Stacie Tovar (1984)

Weight Lifter

Crossfit star and fitness influencer who rose to fame participating in the CrossFit Games for eight years from 2009-2017. She was ranked 1st in Nebraska among individual female competitors from...

25. Elias Phoenix (2006)

Pianist

Child prodigy and pianist widely known for multiple performances at the prestigious venue Carnegie Hall. His self-titled YouTube channel features videos of performances of himself and his brother.

26. David Gilinsky (1963)

Family Member

Famous as the father of Vine and YouTube star Jack Gilinsky, he became something of an internet personality in his own right. He has accumulated over 70,000 Instagram followers.

27. Curtis Tomasevicz (1980)

Bobsledder

Bobsledder who won a gold medal at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, and a bronze medal at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

28. Tom Siwa (1970)

Family Member

Father of reality star, social star and singer JoJo Siwa. He has over 80,000 followers on Instagram where he primarily posts pictures of his family. 

29. Ethan Cruikshank (2003)

Family Member

Younger brother of YouTube star turned actor Lucas Cruikshank.

30. Ayisha Diaz (1991)

Model

Model who has appeared on the cover of such magazines as Smooth and Straight Stunning and starred in music videos by artists like Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Drake, and Meek...

31. Theresa Roemer (1961)

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur who has served as the CEO of Theresa Roemer, LLC, where is she in charge of her own style and lifestyle brand. She won the U.S. Open in bodybuilding at...

32. Scru Face Jean (1991)

Rapper

Scru Face Jean is a famous Rapper, who was born on June 25, 1991 in United States. Famous under the stage name of Scru Face Jean, this rapper and Nebraska...

33. Greg Lee (1962)

Game Show Host

Voice actor and comedian known for hosting the Nickelodeon series Total Panic and Outta Here!

34. Rylin Utah (2002)

TikTok Star

TikTok creator who has gained over 2.3 million followers on her rylinutah account. In her first year on the app, she earned more than 20 million likes from her short-form...

35. Kaylan Maloley (1993)

Family Member

Older sister of rapper and social media sensation Nate Maloley.

36. Joe Saldana (1944)

American Racing Driver

Retired race car driver most famous for his time in the CART and USAC Championship Car series. He is the winner of notable events like the 1970 Knoxville Nationals and...

37. Ben Wilkinson (1993)

Family Member

Older brother of Singer, Vine phenomenon, and former Magcon Boy Sam Wilkinson.

38. Dr Lupo (1987)

Twitch Star

Partnered Twitch broadcaster who is best known for streaming content from games such as Destiny and Fortnite. He has amassed a fan base of more than 4.4 million followers on the platform. His "Fortnite -"...

39. Brody Ray Runge (1987)

Country Singer

Singer and guitarist who won fans by performing on America's Got Talent in 2018, where he auditioned with Jordan Smith's "Stand in the Light." He is a trans performer who has played events...

40. Joe Glenn (1949)

Football Coach

University of South Dakota head football coach who also played for the school as a quarterback and wide receiver. He won two Division II titles as the head coach of...

41. Tim Halperin (1987)

American Musician

Nebraska-born pop singer, songwriter, and pianist. His popular debut album, Rise and Fall, was released in 2011.

42. Danielle Anderson (1986)

Folk Singer

Folk singer and songwriter known for her collection of homemade videos on her Danielle Ate the Sandwich YouTube channel. Since begun on April 12, 2007, she has amassed over 7.5...

43. djWHEAT (1977)

Esports Player

Popular commentator and streamer in the StarCraft II community. He began working at Twitch in 2011, and became Director of Creator Development in 2019. 

44. Ryan Schultz (1977)

MMA Fighter

MMA fighter who became the first and only IFL Lightweight Champion.

45. Duke Erikson (1951)

American Musician

Versatile multi-instrumentalist best known as a founding member of the alt-rock group Garbage. Garbage's albums have sold in excess of seventeen million copies globally.

46. Jed Ortmeyer (1970)

Hockey Player

Right winger best known for his time with NHL teams like the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild. He made back-to-back CCHA All-Tournament Teams in 2002 and 2003.

47. Sam Foltz (1994)

Football Player

Nebraska Cornhuskers punter who was named to the 2016 pre-season Ray Guy Award watch-list for the nation's best punter. On July 23, 2016, he was involved in a car crash,...

48. Gringo the MC (1994)

Rapper

Gringo the MC is a famous Rapper, who was born on September 18, 1994 in United States. Also known as MC Gringo, he is a rapper and producer who was...

49. Kyle Van Newkirk (1997)

Dancer

American tap dancer who won the World Championships of Tap Dance in 2015 and has become a multiple-time runner-up at the Battle of the Feet. He was featured on NBC's competitive...

50. Gene Williams (1968)

Football Player

Gene Williams is a famous Football Player, who was born on October 14, 1968 in United States. Pro offensive lineman who played nine seasons in the NFL and started Super...