1. Lindsey Shaw (1989)

American Actress

Actress who played Jennifer Moze Ann Mosely on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and later became a series regular on Pretty Little Liars.

2. Buddy Fogelson (1900)

American Businessman

Texas wildcatter who made a fortune from oil and married into British acting royalty.

3. James Valentine (1978)

Actor

Guitarist for the alternative rock band Maroon 5. He has also played with JJAMZ, an indie pop group. 

4. Leo Ryan (1925)

American Politician Of The Democ

Former California representative who is the first U.S. Member of Congress to be killed in the line of duty.

5. Jan Meyers (1928)

American Politician

American politician who was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas' 3rd district from 1985 until 1997.

6. Alex Gordon (1984)

American Baseball Player

Gold Glove and Fielding Bible Award-winning outfielder drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2005. He helped lead the Royals to a World Series appearance in 2014 and a World Series Championship...

7. Brandon Teena (1972)

American Murder Victim

American trans male whose 1993 murder sparked a national conversation about the treatment of trans people in America. His story gained increased exposure when it became the subject of the...

8. Ezinma (1991)

Violinist

Professional violinist who is recognized for having performed with string quartets and orchestras at Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden. She released the single "Elevate Me" and it's accompanying video...

9. Charles Starkweather (1938)

Spree Killer

He and his girlfriend killed 11 people on a two-month killing spree while he was a teenager for which he was executed.

10. Dick Cheney (1941)

Vice President Of The United Sta

U.S. Vice President under George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He was known for being one of the most powerful Vice Presidents in US history and he spearheaded Bush...

11. John Bennett Ramsey (1943)

American Businessman

Known best as the father of young murder victim JonBenet Ramsey, this Nebraska-born businessman discovered his daughter's body in the basement of his family's Boulder, Colorado home in late December of...

12. Bob Kerrey (1943)

United States Navy Medal Of Hono

Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Senator for Nebraska from 1989 to 2001. He was also the 35th Governor of Nebraska and the president of The New School.

13. Shawn Toovey (1983)

American Actor

American actor who played the role of Brian Cooper in the television series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman for which he won four Young Artist Awards.

14. Deb Fischer (1951)

American Politician

Republican politician who became a U.S. Senator from Nebraska in 2013 after serving two terms in the Nebraska Legislature.

15. Shawn Redhage (1981)

American/australian Basketball P

American power forward who became an All-Star in the Australian National Basketball League.

16. Joba Chamberlain (1985)

American Baseball Player

Pitcher who won a World Series Championship with the New York Yankees in 2009.

17. Jack Sock (1992)

American Tennis Player

Tennis player from Nebraska who won a singles title at the Junior U.S. Open Championship in 2010. As a doubles player he won the 2011 U.S. Open and 2014 Wimbledon...

18. Tyler Polak (1992)

Footballer

American defender who began his MLS career with the New England Revolution in 2012.

19. Tristan Norris (2001)

TikTok Star

Relatable comedy skit creator as well as vlogger, lip-sync personality and dance video creator who has earned more than 750,000 followers for his tristan.norris account.

20. Ashley Graham (1987)

Actress

Lingerie model for the clothing store Lane Bryant who has graced the cover of Elle Quebec and been featured in fashion magazines such as Glamour, Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. She...

21. Sarah Scott (1983)

British Writer

Actress and dancer with film credits in 2009's The Grind, 2015's Soaked in Bleach and the Academy Award Best Picture winner The Artist. She starred in Hollywood Acting Studio in...

22. Janine Turner (1962)

American Actress

Earned three Golden Globe nominations for her starring role on Northern Exposure from 1990 to 1995.

23. Brandon Sanderson (1975)

American Writer

Known for finishing Robert Jordan's epic fantasy novel series Wheel of Time. He also wrote the Mistborn series and the 2010 novel The Way of Kings.

24. Lauren Ward (1970)

American Actress

American stage actress who originated the role of Miss Honey in the West End and Broadway productions of the musical Matilda. She was nominated for a Tony Award for Best...

25. Fred Hoiberg (1972)

American Basketball Player And C

Former NBA guard who was named head coach of the Chicago Bulls in 2015. He previously served as coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, leading the team to two Big...

26. Nathaniel Motte (1984)

American Musician

Nebraska-born singer and producer most famous as a member of the electronic music two-piece 3OH!3. He is also a songwriter and producer who has worked with artists like Jeffree Star.

27. Adam Treu (1974)

American Football Player

Adam Treu was a center in the NFL. He walked on to University of Nebraska-Lincoln after playing at Pius X High School in Lincoln. He won back-to-back National Championships with...

28. Thelma White (1910)

Actress

Thelma White was an American radio and film actress. White is best known for her role in the 1936 exploitation film Reefer Madness.

29. Betty Bennett (1921)

American Jazz Singer

Betty Bennett is an American jazz singer. Her first major signing was with the Claude Thornhill band in 1946, the band in which her husband, bassist Iggy Shevak, was playing....

30. Lucky Vanous (1961)

American Actor

Lucky Joseph Vanous is an American model and actor. He became nationally known in 1994 after appearing in a series of commercials for Diet Coke.

31. Steve Friesen (1977)

Professional Golfer

Steve Friesen is an American professional golfer who plays on the Web. com Tour. Friesen attended the University of Nebraska where in 1999 he won the Ben Hogan Award for...

32. Craig Bohl (1958)

American Football Player And Coa

Craig Philip Bohl is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at the University of Wyoming. Bohl served as the head football coach...

33. Julian Cardona (1990)

Puerto Rican Footballer

Julian Joseph Cardona is an American-born Puerto Rican international footballer who is currently without a club.

34. Dan Watermeier (1961)

American Politician

Dan Watermeier is an American politician and is a Nebraska state senator in the unicameral Nebraska Legislature representing District 1; the legislature itself is non-partisan.

35. Roger Welsch (1936)

American Writer

Roger Welsch was a senior correspondent on the CBS News Sunday Morning program and was featured in a segment called Postcards from Nebraska. An author humorist and folklorist Welsch was...

36. Gene V. Glass (1940)

American Statistician

Gene V Glass is an American statistician and researcher working in educational psychology and the social sciences. He coined the term meta-analysis and illustrated its first use in his Presidential...

37. Philip C. Sorensen (1933)

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Philip Chaikin Sorensen is a Nebraska politician who served as the 27th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska from 1965-67. Sorensen was elected Lieutenant Governor in the 1964 election defeating Republican Charles...

38. S. Clay Wilson (1941)

American Cartoonist

Steve Clay Wilson better known as S. Clay Wilson is an American underground cartoonist and central figure in the underground comix movement. Wilson attracted attention from readers with aggressively violent...

39. Galen Hadley (1942)

American Politician

Galen Hadley is a Nebraska state senator and former mayor of Kearney Nebraska United States in the Nebraska Legislature.

40. Charles F. McLaughlin (1887)

American Politician

Charles Francis McLaughlin was an American Democratic politician. Born in Lincoln Nebraska he graduated from University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1908 and the law department of Columbia University New York City...

41. Chuck Gardner (1944)

Professional Basketball Player

Charles Rutland Chuck Gardner is a retired professional basketball power forward who played one season in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Denver Rockets during the 1967–68...

42. Bruce Weyhrauch (1953)

American Laywer And Politician

Bruce Weyhrauch is a former legislator in the Alaska State House representing Juneau. In May 2007 Weyhrauch along with fellow legislators Pete Kott and Vic Kohring were charged in connection...

43. Richie Ross (1982)

American Football Player

Richie Ross is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He...

44. Lydia Brasch (1953)

Nebraska Politician

Lydia Brasch is a Nebraska state senator from Bancroft Nebraska United States in the Nebraska Legislature.

45. Melissa Harrington (1982)

American Adult Actress Director

Melissa Harrington aka Melissa Lincoln and Melissa Midwest is an American adult movie actress businesswoman and web developer. She has appeared in magazines including FHM Gallery Maxim Hustler Perfect 10...

46. Charles C. Hagemeister (1946)

United States Army Medal Of Hono

Charles Chris Hagemeister is a retired United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

47. Ted Sorensen (1928)

American Lawyer

Theodore Chaikin Ted Sorensen was an American presidential adviser lawyer and writer best known as President John F. Kennedy’s special counsel adviser and legendary speechwriter. President Kennedy once called him...

48. Todd Tichenor (1976)

Mlb Umpire

Todd Frederick Tichenor is an American professional baseball umpire. He became a Major League Baseball reserve umpire in 2007 and was promoted to the full-time MLB staff in 2012. He...

49. Randy McClanahan (1954)

American Football Player

Randy McClanahan is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders and Buffalo Bills.

50. Nate Haden (1976)

American Actor

Nathaniel Nate Richard Haden is an American actor who appeared in several TV shows. His most well known role is Louis Thomas in the TV drama series Desire. Haden grew...