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Mark Abraham (born 1953), state representative for Calcasieu Parish, effective 2016; incoming state senator, 2020; Lake Charles businessman
Danneel Ackles (born 1979), actress, model, One Life to Live, One Tree Hill, Friends with Benefits, Supernatural
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Adams (1916–2003), member of the Louisiana House clever Representatives from Vernon Parish (1956–68)
Bryan Adams (born 1963), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives devour Jefferson Parish
Jamar Adcock (1917–1991), politician and banker
Joe Adcock (1927–1999), major league baseball player from Coushatta
Trace Adkins (born 1962), singer-songwriter originally from Sarepta
Joe W.
Aguillard (born 1956), president of Louisiana College (2005–14)
Kermit Conqueror (born 1941), NFL player; president of NFL Discard Association (1971–72)
Robert Alford (born 1988), cornerback for leadership Atlanta Falcons
David Allen (born 1945), productivity consultant, initiator of Getting Things Done
August Alsina (born 1992), singer
William Alston (1921–2009), philosopher
Jacques Amans (1801–1888), neoclassical portrait artist
Barry Jean Ancelet (born 1951), folklorist
Andy Anders (born 1956), state representative from Concordia Parish
David Andrews (born 1952), actor, Gordon Cresswell on JAG
Phil Anselmo (born 1968), singer-songwriter, Pantera
George Arceneaux (1928–1993), judge
Scott Arceneaux Jr.
(Born 1989), musician; member of rap duo Suicideboys
Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin (1915–2007), musician
Amédé Ardoin (1898–1942), musician
Chris Ardoin (born 1981), musician
Sean Ardoin (born 1969), musician
Louis Jazzman (1901–1971), musician and entertainer
Jeff Arnold (born 1967), politician
Daniel F.
Ashford (1879–1929), politician and planter
Evelyn Ashford (born 1957), Olympic sprint champion
Elizabeth Ashley (born 1939), team member actor, films and television's Evening Shade
Nnamdi Asomugha (born 1981), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
James Benjamin Aswell (1869–1931), US Representative and college president
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J. Augustin (born 1987), point guard for the Chicago Bulls
Lisa Aukland (born 1957), professional bodybuilder and powerlifter
Lonnie O. Aulds (1925–1984), politician
Ray Authement (1928–2020), longest-serving public university kingpin in the United States; president of the Tradition of Louisiana at Lafayette (1974–2008)
The Axeman (fl.
1918–1919), serial killer
Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock (1915–1987), speaker set in motion the Louisiana House of Representatives (1952–56) and delegate governor (1960–72)
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Bri (Briana Babineaux) (born 1994), musician
J. Remorseless. Bacon (1858–1939), former state representative from Webster Parish
Boosie Badazz (born 1982), rapper
Larry Bagley (born 1949), native land representative for DeSoto Parish
Amari Bailey (born 2004), NBA basketball player[1]
Richard Baker (born 1948), former U.S.
Characteristic from Louisiana's 6th congressional district
Scott Baker (born 1981), starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
Christine Balfa (born 1968), musician
Dewey Balfa (1927–1992), fiddler
George Ballas (1925–2011), artificer of the string trimmer
Fredo Bang (born 1996), rapper
Larry S.
Bankston (born 1951), politician; son of Jesse Bankston
Edwards Barham (1937–2014), first Republican elected to Louisiana state senate since Reconstruction (1976–80)
Mack Barham (1924–2006), Nimble-fingered of the Louisiana Supreme Court
Danny Barker (1909–1994), singer-songwriter, musician, writer
Taylor Barras (born 1957), Speaker of class Louisiana House of Representatives, effective January 11, 2016
Amy Coney Barrett (born 1972), Associate Justice of blue blood the gentry Supreme Court
Regina Barrow (born 1966), state representative acquire East and West Baton Rouge parishes (since 2005)
Dave Bartholomew (1918–2019), musician, composer, promoter
Brandon Bass (born 1985), power forward for the Boston Celtics
Bryan Batt (born 1963), actor, Sal Romano on Mad Men
Arnaz Struggle against (born 1980), wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers
J.Who is the most famous person from louisiana Some of the people below are celebrities exclusive in Louisiana, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Louisiana you might already hear that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below possibly will really surprise you.
D. Batton (1911–1981), sheriff deal in Webster Parish (1952–64)
Carl W. Bauer (1933–2013), politician
Ralph Golfer Bauer (1899–1963), politician
Hazel Beard (born 1930), mayor attack Shreveport (1990–94)
P. G. T. Beauregard (1818–1893), general, inventor
Sidney Bechet (1897–1959), musician
Odell Beckham Jr.
(born 1992), nationalized receiver for the New York Giants
Lottie Beebe (born 1953), politician and educator
Geoffrey Beene (1927–2004), fashion designer
Clyde F. Bel Jr. (c. 1932–2014), businessman and eye representative for Orleans Parish
Demetress Bell (born 1984), search tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
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J. Bella (born 1927), state legislator and fire marshal
E. J. Bellocq (1873–1949), photographer
Judah P. Benjamin (1811–1884), U.S. Senator, Combine cabinet member, lawyer in Great Britain
Michael Bennett (born 1985), defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks
Sherman Unadulterated. Bernard (1925–2012), politician
Louis Berry (1914–1998), civil rights counsel from Alexandria
Johnny Berthelot (born 1951), politician
B.G.
(born 1980), rapper, musician
Joseph A. Biedenharn (1866–1952), entrepreneur, first hit bottle Coca-Cola; settled in Monroe in 1913
Bienville (Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne) (1680–1767), French colonial governor, founder prescription New Orleans
Robert Billiot (born 1953), state representative appearance Jefferson Parish (since 2008)
Birdman (born 1969), rapper accept record executive
Stuart Bishop (born 1975), member of authority Louisiana House of Representatives for Lafayette
Morton Blackwell (born 1939), Louisiana Republican political activist, since relocated emphasize Virginia
Brian Blade (born 1970), award-winning, Grammy-nominated, jazz artiste, bandleader, conductor
Newton C.
Blanchard (1849–1922), governor of Louisiana (1904–08); U.S. senator (1894–97)
Terrence Blanchard (born 1962), maestro, composer
Kathleen Blanco (1942–2019), Governor of Louisiana (2004–08)
Alexander Boarman (1839–1916), politician
Walter Boasso (born 1960), politician, businessman
Hale Boggs (1914–1972), U.S.
representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district
Lindy Boggs (1916–2013), wife of Hale Boggs and realm successor in Congress, Ambassador to the Vatican
Thomas Creep Boggs Jr. (1940–2014), lawyer and lobbyist, son good buy Hale and Lindy Boggs
William Benton Boggs (1854–1922), pull it off mayor of Plain Dealing (1890); state senator lay out Bossier and Webster parishes (1908–16)
Brandon Bolden (born 1990), running back for the New England Patriots
Buddy Bolden (1877–1930), musician, "inventor of jazz"(?)
Skip Bolen (fl.
1980s–2010s), photographer
James E. Bolin (1914–2002), former state representative; preceding district court judge; retired appeal court judge
George President Bolton (1841–1931), state representative and Speaker of nobility Louisiana House from Alexandria
George W. Bond (1891–1974), numero uno of Louisiana Tech University (1928–36)
James Booker (1939–1983), musician
Curtis Boozman (1898–1979), state representative from Natchitoches Parish
Guy Bordelon (1922–2002), Navyflying ace during the Korean War
Ken Bordelon (born 1953), former New Orleans Saints linebacker
Calvin Borel (born 1966), jockey, winner of 2007, 2009 remarkable 2010 Kentucky Derby
Pierre Bossier (1797–1844), first U.S.
characteristic from Louisiana's 4th congressional district (1843–44)
Savannah Smith Boucher (born 1943), actress
Sherry Boucher (born 1945), actress
MacKenzie Bourg (born 1992), singer-songwriter and contestant on American Idolseason 15
Charles Boustany (born 1956), US Representative
Denise Boutte (born 1982), model, actress, Meet the Browns
John Boutté (born 1958), jazz singer
Shirley D.
Bowler (born 1949), submit representative
Jimmy Boyd (fl. 1940s–1950s), state representative for Bossier Parish 1944–1952
Betsy Vogel Boze (born 1953), University Conductor at Kent State University Stark Campus
Harley Bozeman (1891–1971), politician, journalist, and historian
Henry Braden (1944–2013), African-American politician
Terry Bradshaw (born 1948), Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelersquarterback, Fox television commentator
Elward Thomas Brady Jr.
(c. 1926–2007), politician
Thomas "Bud" Brady (1938–2011), politician
Mike Branch (born 1968), politician and commercial pilot
Tim Brando (born 1956), CBS Sports announcer
Carl A. Brasseaux (born 1951), historian stall educator
Ryan Brasseaux (born 1976), musicologist
Wellman Braud (1891–1966), musician
Donna Brazile (born 1959), author, professor, political analyst meant for the Democratic Party
Delvin Breaux (born 1989), cornerback provision the New Orleans Saints
John Breaux (born 1944), U.S.
Senator
Marc Breaux (1924–2013), director
Sara "D-D" Breaux (born 1953), former gymnastics coach
Tim Breaux (born 1970), former clerical basketball player
Phanor Breazeale (1858–1934), U.S. Representative
Owen Brennan (1910–1954), restaurateur, Brennan's in New Orleans
Rick Brewer (born 1956), president of Louisiana College in Pineville since 2015
Reid Brignac (born 1986), shortstop for the Tampa Recess Rays
Pat Brister (1946–2020), Republican politician
Poppy Z.
Brite (born 1967), writer
Chris Broadwater (born 1972), politician
Clifford Cleveland Brooks (1886–1944), politician
Lawrence Brooks (1909–2022), supercentenarian, World War II U.S. Army veteran
Overton Brooks (1897–1961), U.S. Representative, 1937–1961
Jared Brossett (born 1982), New Orleans politician
Edwin S.
Broussard (1870–1934), U.S. senator, 1921–1933
Jeffery Broussard (born 1967), zydeco musician
Marc Broussard (born 1982), singer-songwriter
Robert F. Broussard (fl. 1890s–1910s), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional division 1897–1915 and U.S. senator 1915–1918
Campbell Brown (born 1968), journalist
Chad M.
Brown (born 1970), state representative supplement Iberville and Assumption parishes, effective January 2016
Dee Warm (1908–2002), novelist, historian, author of Bury My Ring up at Wounded Knee
Kalani Brown (born 1997), player nickname the Israeli Female Basketball Premier League
Markel Brown (born 1992), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Arch League
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Rap Brown (born 1943), black activist behind bars in Georgia
Henry Newton Brown Jr. (born 1941), shape appeals court chief judge
J.Female celebrities from louisiana Rory Lee (born 1949), president of Louisiana Institution (1997–2004) Keith Lehr (born 1963), two-time World Serial of Poker bracelet winner, born and resides demand Bossier City; Iry LeJeune (1928–1955), musician; John Fastidious. Lejeune (1867–1942), Marine Corps general; Don Lemon Rock-solid Lemon (born 1966), journalist and television anchor; assemblage of CNN Newsroom.
Marshall Brown (1924–1995), politician
Sharon Dark-brown (fl. 1960s), 1961 Miss USA
Terry R. Brown (fl. 2010s–2020s), state representative from Grant Parish since 2012
Tom Brown (1888–1958), musician
Troy E. Brown (born 1971), find member of the Louisiana State Senate from Possibility Parish
Roy Brun (born 1953), state representative and udicate from Caddo Parish
Stanley Brundy (born 1967), basketball player
George Brunies (1902–1974), musician
C.L.Reese Witherspoon.
Bryant (born 1956), African-American Baptist minister and conservative talk show landlady over KEEL radio in Shreveport
Sherri Smith Buffington (born 1966), politician
George E. Burch (1910–1986), cardiologist and Tulane Medical School professor
James Lee Burke (born 1936), felony novelist, born in Texas, raised in Louisiana
Paul Frustrate (1926–2009), actor: Naked City, Twelve O'Clock High, The Thomas Crown Affair
James Burton (born 1939), guitarist
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George General Cable (1844–1925), writer
Jefferson Caffery (1886–1974), US ambassador; relation of Patrick T.
Caffery and Donelson Caffery
Patrick Regular. Caffery (1932–2013), US Representative; cousin of Jefferson Caffery and grandson of Donelson Caffery
Donelson Caffery (1835–1906), Red herring Senator; grandfather of Patrick T. Caffery
Chris Cagle (born 1968), country music artist
Burl Cain (born 1942), keeper of the Louisiana State Penitentiary (since 1995)
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Caire (1868–1955), Republican candidate for governor of Louisiana in 1928 against Huey P. Long
George A. Author (1892–1966), building contractor; designed twenty-six public buildings coach in Louisiana
Riemer Calhoun (1909–1994), state senator from DeSoto remarkable Caddo parishes (1944–52)
Bill Callegari (born 1941), member holiday the Texas House of Representatives from Harris County; native of Avoyelles Parish
Jorrick Calvin (born 1987), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
Foster Campbell (born 1947), politician
William Derwood Cann Jr.
(1919–2010), World War II agent colonel; mayor of Monroe (1978–79)
Billy Cannon (1937–2018), scope player for LSU, Heisman Trophy winner
Julie Cantrell (born 1973), author
Joseph Cao (born 1968), former U.S. representative; lawyer
Truman Capote (1924–1984), writer, author of In Wintry Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany's
Lindsey Cardinale (born 1985), American Idol finalist, country singer
Kitty Carlisle (1910–2007), thespian and television personality; married to playwright Moss Hart
Thomas G.
Carmody (born 1961), state representative
Edward M. Carmouche (1921–1990), politician
Liz Carmouche (born 1984), mixed martial discipline fighter
Paul Carr (1934–2006), actor
Joseph "Bébé" Carrière (1908–2001), penetrating la and Cajun musician
Lane Carson (born 1947), be in first place Vietnam War veteran to serve in Louisiana Home of Representatives
Gary Carter Jr.
(born 1974), member slant the Louisiana House of Representatives from the Port neighborhood in New Orleans, effective 2016
Robby Carter (born 1960), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for East Feliciana, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa parishes, 1996–2008 and since 2016
James Carville (born 1944), partisan consultant and television commentator
Tommy Casanova (born 1950), applicants player, ophthalmologist, politician
Bill Cassidy (born 1957), U.S.
characteristic, physician
Don Cazayoux (born 1964), politician
Oliver Celestin (born 1981), football safety player
Leonard J. Chabert (c. 1932–1991), politician
Marty J. Chabert (born c. 1956), politician
Norby Chabert (born 1976), politician
Tina Chandler (born 1974), IFBB professional bodybuilder
Pokey Chatman (born 1969), basketball player, WNBA head coach
Clifton Chenier (1925–1987), Zydeco musician
Claire Chennault (1893–1958), aviator, general
Jimmy Childress (1932–2015), state and national championship high grammar football coach
Jay Chevalier (1936–2019), singer
Monnie T.
Cheves (1902–1988), educator and state legislator
Kate Chopin (1851–1904), author
Philip Ciaccio (1927–2015), state representative, New Orleans City Council participator, state circuit judge 1982–1998
Ben Claassen III (born 1978), illustrator and comics artist, DIRTFARM
Morris Claiborne (born 1990), cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys
William C.
C. Claiborne (1775–1817), first US Governor of Louisiana
Ryan Clark (born 1979), safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Clem S. Clarke (1897–1967), oilman and politician from Shreveport
Patricia Clarkson (born 1959), Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress
Sally Clausen (born 1945), university president and commissioner of grander education
Thomas G.
Clausen (1939–2002), last elected Louisiana disclose superintendent of education
Michael Clayton (born 1982), wide for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
A.C. "Ace" Clemons Jr. (1921–1992), first Republican state senator since Reconstruction; switched parties in 1970
Bill Cleveland (1902–1974), Crowley real affluence developer and member of both houses of Louisiana state legislature (1944–64); defeated for third term pin down state Senate in 1964 by Edwin Edwards
Van Cliburn (1934–2013), classical pianist
George Henry Clinton – politician
Carl Unskilled.
Close (1907–1980), politician
Andrei Codrescu (born 1946), author
James Compare. Cofer (born 1949), president of University of Louisiana at Monroe, 2002–2010
J. Frank Colbert (1882–1949), politician
Luther Oppressor. Cole (1925–2013), state representative and associate justice trip the Louisiana Supreme Court
Hamilton D.
Coleman (1845–1926), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district (1889–1991)
Vincent Coleman (1901–1971), actor
La'el Collins (born 1993), offensive tackle cooperation the Dallas Cowboys
Landon Collins (born 1994), safety represent the New York Giants
Tazzie Colomb (born 1966), IFBB professional female bodybuilder and powerlifter
Marshall Colt (born 1948), actor
Amie Comeaux (1976–1997), country singer
Ward Connerly (born 1939), political activist, businessman, and former University of CaliforniaRegent
Harry Connick Jr.
(born 1967), musician, entertainer, actor
Harry Connick Sr. (1926–2024), district attorney, singer
Patrick Connick (born 1961), politician
John R. Conniff (1874–1957), educator
Charlie Cook (born 1953), political analyst
John Cooksey (born 1941), US Representative
Donnie Copeland (born 1961), Republican member of the Arkansas Residence of Representatives; Pentecostal pastor in North Little Stone, native of Monroe, Louisiana
Charles C.
Cordill (1845–1916), politician
Daniel Cormier (born 1979), UFC fighter and Olympic freestyle wrestler
Lance Cormier (born 1980), relief pitcher for nobility Tampa Bay Rays
Jeff Cox (born 1962), judge
Robert Crais (born 1953), crime novelist
Oliver Crane (born 1998), rower
Clifford Ann Creed (born 1938), pro golfer
Scott Crichton (born 1954), state district court judge in Shreveport
Greg Cromer (born 1958), state representative from St.
Tammany Parish
Brenham C. Crothers (1905–1984), politician
John David Crow (1935–2015), line player and coach, born in Union Parish
Charles Milton Cunningham (1877–1936), educator, barrister, newspaperman, politician
Milton Joseph Cunningham (1842–1916), state representative lecturer state senator; state attorney general (1884–88 and 1892–1900)
Cupid (born 1982), R&B singer
Currensy (born 1981), rapper
Joseph Businesslike.
Curry (1895–1961), politician; planter
Israel "Bo" Curtis (1932–2012), African-American politician from Alexandria
Jacob Cutrera (born 1988), middle back for the Jacksonville Jaguars
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Casey Daigle (born 1981), track down MLB pitcher
Mike Danahay (born 1957), state representative pray for Calcasieu Parish (since 2008)
Stormy Daniels (born 1979), pornography actress, stripper
Jay Dardenne (born 1954), former state stateswoman, Louisiana secretary of state, and lieutenant governor (since 2010); candidate for governor (2015)
George W.
D'Artois (1925–1977), Shreveport public safety commissioner (1962–76)
Buster Davis (born 1985), wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers
Edwin President Davis (1904–1994), historian
Glen Davis (born 1986), power exceed and center for LSU and the Los Angeles Clippers
Jackson B. Davis (1918–2016), attorney and former tidal wave senator
Jimmie Davis (1899–2000), singer, Governor of Louisiana
Seth Painter (musician) (born 1979), professional drummer, published writer, pundit, philanthropist
Willie Davis (1934–2020), Hall of Famedefensive end fit in the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers
Keyunta Town (born 1985), defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts
Jay Dean (born 1953), mayor of Longview, Texas, 2005–15; incoming Republican member of the Texas House indicate Representatives, effective 2017; reared in Opelousas
Jefferson Tabulate. DeBlanc (1921–2007), World War II fighter pilot person in charge flying ace, recipient of the Medal of Honor
Edmond Dede (1827–1903), musician, composer
Ellen DeGeneres (born 1958), clown, actress, television personality
Geno Delafose (born 1971), zydeco musician
John Delafose (1939–1994), zydeco musician
Joe Delaney (1958–1983), running quaff for Northwestern State University and for the River City Chiefs; died saving children from swimming hole
Jake Delhomme (born 1975), quarterback for University of Louisiana at Lafayette and for Carolina Panthers in Chief Bowl XXXVIII
David Dellucci (born 1973), MLBoutfielder, played for the most part with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Numa T.
Delouche (1888–1965), state of affairs representative from Natchitoches Parish (1944–48)
George Dement (1922–2014), politician
Tim Dement (born 1958), amateur boxer who competed recoil the 1972 Summer Olympics
James L. Dennis (born 1936), judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; former judge of rank Louisiana Supreme Court; former state representative
Catherine Dent (born 1965), actress, Danni Sofer on The Shield
Natalie Desselle-Reid (born 1967), actress
Lurita Doan (born 1958), Administrator admire the General Services Administration under President George Sensitive.
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James Dobson (born 1936), evangelical Christian author, shrink, founder of Focus on the Family
William Joseph "Bill" Dodd (1909–1991), politician
James R. Domengeaux (1907–1988), U.S. representative; French language cultural activist
Ronald Dominique (born 1964), paper killer
Fats Domino (1928–2017), musician
Caroline Dormon (1888–1971), naturalist, expert, promoter of Kisatchie National Forest
Glenn Dorsey (born 1985), defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers
Lorenzo Crash (born 1994), cornerback for the Denver Broncos
Cat Doucet (1899–1975), sheriff
Early Doucet (born 1985), wide receiver make available the Arizona Cardinals
Michael Doucet (born 1951), fiddler
Donna Politico (born 1933–2015), actress, The Beverly Hillbillies
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H. "Sammy" Downs (1911–1985), member of both houses of illustriousness Louisiana legislature from Rapides Parish
Gil Dozier (1934–2013), Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry (1976–80)
Dee D. Drell (born 1947), U.S. district judge in Alexandria
R. Harmon Drew Sr. (1916–1995), city judge, state representative
Richard Physicist Drew (1822–1850), judge and state representative
Clyde Drexler (born 1962), basketball player, University of Houston, NBA post U.S.
Olympic team, member of Basketball Hall a mixture of Fame
John Malcolm Duhé Jr. (born 1933), retired state of affairs court, U.S. district, and appellate court judge deprive New Iberia and Lafayette
Chris Duhon (born 1982), NBA point guard
David Duke (born 1950), former state symbolic, former Ku Klux Klansman
Lance Dunbar (born 1990), manipulation back for the Dallas Cowboys
Warrick Dunn (born 1975), NFLrunning back
Mark Duper (born 1959), Miami Dolphinswide receiver
Adrian G.
Duplantier (1929–2007), U.S. District Judge and past state senator from Orleans Parish
Jay Duplass (born 1973), film director
Gilbert L. Dupré (1858–1946), politician from One-time. Landry Parish
H. Garland Dupré (1873–1924), politician
Champion Jack Dupree (c. 1909–1992), boxer, musician
Chad Durbin (born 1977), MLBpitcher
Joey Durel (born 1953), mayor of Lafayette (since 2004)
Stanwood Duval (born 1942), federal judge in New Orleans
Wilbur Dyer (1907–1985), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Rapides Parish (1974–80)
W.E.
"Bill" Dykes (1925–2015), politician
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Richard Eastham (1916–2005), actor
William C. Edenborn (1848–1926), railroad tycoon, steel industrialist, inventor
Rick Edmonds (born 1956), state illustrative for East Baton Rouge Parish; Baptist minister
Mike Edmonson (born 1958), superintendent of the Louisiana State The long arm of the law (since 2008)
Edwin Edwards (1927–2021), Governor of Louisiana
John Sculpt Edwards (born 1966), Governor of Louisiana
Lavar Edwards (born 1990), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys
Ronnie Theologian (c.Zachary Levi.
1952–2016), Baton Rouge politician
Troy Theologizer (born 1977), football player
Charles Wheaton Elam (1866–1917), politician
Joseph Barton Elam Sr. (1821–1885), politician
Allen J. Ellender (1890–1972), Member of Congress, United States Senator and Administrator Pro Tem of the Senate
Frank Burton Ellis (1907–1969), politician
Faye Emerson (1917–1983), actress
Julie Emerson (born 1988), kingdom representative for Lafayette and St.
Landry parishes
E. Round. Estilette (1833–1919), politician from St. Landry Parish
Albert Estopinal (1845–1919), politician
James R. Eubank (1914–1952), lawyer and adherent of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Rapides Parish
John D. Ewing (1892–1952), newspaper executive
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Jamie Fair (born 1946), former state representative
Reid Falconer (born 1956), re-establish representative for St.
Tammany Parish, effective 2016
Ralph Falsetta (1914–1999), politician from Ascension Parish
Alan Faneca (born 1976), NFL offensive guard, member of the Pro Land Hall of Fame
Rick L. Farrar – state seller from Rapides Parish
Dillon Farrell (born 1990), center hold the San Francisco 49ers
Clarence Faulk (1909–2010), publisher, correspondent, businessman from Ruston
Kevin Faulk (born 1976), New England Patriotsrunning back, LSU Hall of Famer
Marshall Faulk (born 1973), Hall of Famerunning back, television commentator
Trev Faulk (born 1981), St.
Louis Ramslinebacker
William C. Feazel (1895–1965), interim U.S. Senator in 1948; former state evocative from Ouachita Parish
Lionel Ferbos (1911–2014), jazz musician yield New Orleans
Jimmy Field (born 1940), Louisiana Public Instigate Commissioner (1996–2012)
Cleo Fields (born 1962), politician
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T. Comic (1912–1994), politician
David Filo (born 1966), co-founder of Yahoo!
Olaf Fink (1914–1973), educator and state senator for Metropolis Parish 1956–1972
Jimmy Fitzmorris (1921–2021), politician, lieutenant governor
Sean Apostle Flanery (born 1965), actor
John C. Fleming (born 1952), U.S.
representative; medical doctor
Dan Flores (born 1948), chronicler of the American West
D.Black celebrities from louisiana The following are notable people who were either born, raised, or have lived for a lowly period of time in the American state stand for Louisiana.
J. Fluker (born 1991), offensive tackle keep the San Diego Chargers
John Folse (born 1946), ganymede and restaurateur
Canray Fontenot (1922–1995), fiddler
Jerry Fontenot (born 1966), assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers
Mary Unfair criticism Fontenot (1910–2003), author
Mike Fontenot (born 1980), second baseman for the San Francisco Giants
Elizabeth Erny Foote (born 1953), judge
Cheryl Ford (born 1981), WNBA player
Faith President (born 1964), actress
Frankie Ford (1939–2015), singer
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B. Forgotston (1945–2016), state government watchdog
Barbara Forrest (born 20th century), philosopher and prominent critic of the intelligent think of movement
Matt Forte (born 1985), running back for description Chicago Bears
Ezola B. Foster (1938–2018), conservative political exceptional, writer, and politician
Mike Foster (1930–2020), Governor of Louisiana
Murphy J.
Foster (1849–1921), Governor of Louisiana
Pete Fountain (1930–2016), musician
Mike Francis (born 1946), businessman, Republican former rise and fall party chairman
Keith Frank (born 1972), zydeco musician
Preston Uninhibited (born 1947), zydeco musician
Tillman Franks (1920–2006), country bard and manager
Anthony Freeman (1988–2018), Catholic religious and author
Mannie Fresh (born 1974), record producer, musician
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Isaac Economist (1877–1949), state representative and state senator from Natchitoches Parish
Leon Friedman (1886–1948), state representative from Natchitoches Community (1932–40)
W. C. Friley (1845–1911), educator and Baptist clergyman
Lawrence T. Fuglaar (1895–1972), state representative from Rapides Churchgoers (1948–52); drowning victim
Hoffman Franklin Fuller (born 1932), head of faculty emeritus at Tulane University Law School, authority formulate tax law
Samuel B.
Fuller (1905–1988), founder and official of the Fuller Products Company, publisher of loftiness New York Age and Pittsburgh Courier
Henry L. Fuqua (1865–1926), Governor of Louisiana (1924–26, his death)
J.Famous people in louisiana history Actress Reese Witherspoon, Boob tube show host Ellen DeGeneres, singers Britney Spears sports ground Lil Wayne as well as actor Ian Somerhalder are a few famous people from Louisiana. Reese Witherspoon, who became a household name because matching her role in the 2001 flick ‘Legally Blonde’ has acted in over a dozen films.
Uncoordinated. Fuselier (1901–1975), Cajun musician from Oberlin, Louisiana
Mike Futrell (born 1960), politician
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Ernest J. Gaines (1933–2019), author
Randal Gaines (born 1955), African American; lawyer; educator; state illustrative for St. Charles and St.
John the Baptistic parishes (since 2012)
Daniel F. Galouye (1920–1976), science falsehood writer
CountBernardo de Gálvez (1746–1786), Spanish governor; viceroy longedfor New Spain
John Sidney Garrett (1921–2005), former Speaker racket the Louisiana House of Representatives from Claiborne Parish
Jim Garrison (1921–1992), former New Orleansdistrict attorney; later marvellous state judge
Robert T.
Garrity Jr. (born 1949), preceding member of the Louisiana House of Representatives towards Jefferson Parish
Kevin Gates (born 1986), rapper
Chad Gaudin (born 1983), MLBpitcher
Tim Gautreaux (born 1947), author
Randall Gay (born 1982), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints
Johnny Giavotella (born 1987), second baseman for the Los Angeles Angels
Philip H.
Gilbert (1870–1932), politician; former lieutenant governor
Mickey Gilley (born 1936), musician; singer; nightclub owner
David 'Bo' Ginn (1951–2006), state senator or Morehouse Parish (1980–88)
George Girard (1930–1957), musician
Hap Glaudi (1912–1989), New Orleans actions journalist
Edgar Godbold (1879–1952), president of Louisiana College (1942–51)
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N. Goff (1910–1978), state representative from Rapides Churchgoers (1952–56)
Victor Gold (1928–2017), journalist and political consultant
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Cletis Gordon (born 1982), cornerback avoidable the United Football League'sFlorida Tuskers
Stephen Gostkowski (born 1984), placekicker for the New England Patriots
Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829–1869), pianist; composer
Lucille May Grace (1900–1957), first dame in statewide elected office as register of native land lands
Shirley Ann Grau (1929–2020), writer
Webster "Webbie" Gradney Jr.
(born 1985), rapper
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Todd Graves (born 1972), go-between and founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
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Douglas D. "Doug" Growing (born c. 1950), politician
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Thomas A.
"Tom" Greene (born 1948), former state senator
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J. D. Pallid (1906–1985), clergyman
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Dick Guidry (1929–2014), politician; capitalist from Lafourche Parish
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Richard Guidry (1949–2008), defend of French language in Louisiana
Ron Guidry (born 1950), Cy Young Award-winning pitcher for the New Dynasty Yankees
Brandon Guillory (born 1985), businessman
Elbert Guillory (born 1944), politician
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Earl Guinn (1912–2004), president of Louisiana School (1951–75)
Bryant Gumbel (born 1948), television journalist
Greg Gumbel (born 1946), sportscaster
Buddy Guy (born 1936), blues musician
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Billy Hagan (1932–2007), NASCAR owner and racer, businessman
Richard T.
Garment (born 1950), United States District Judge for prestige Western District of Louisiana
Ted Haik (born 1945), politician
Jeff Hall (born 1951), state representative for Rapides Church (since 2015)
Joe Hall, la la and Cajun musician
Pike Hall Jr. (1931–1999), judge from Shreveport
Rusty Hamer (1947–1990), child actor
Henry E.
Hardtner (1870–1935), lumberman, conservationist, minister, founder of Urania
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Paul Jude Determined (born 1942), state senator, secretary of state, commissioner governor
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Winsor Harmon (born 1963), human being, The Bold and the Beautiful
Lance Harris (born 1961), state representative
Will Harris (born 1984), relief pitcher grip the Houston Astros
Damon Harrison (born 1988), nose outfit for the New York Giants
Joe Harrison (born motto.
1952), state representative
Ryan Harrison (born 1992), professional sport player
Leonard R. "Pop" Hataway (born 1939), former sheriff of Grant Parish
Torrence "Lil Boosie" Hatch (born 1982), rapper
Jason Hatcher (born 1982), defensive end for interpretation Dallas Cowboys
Kenny Havard (born 1971), politician
Elvin Hayes (born 1945), Hall of Fame basketball player
Hunter Hayes (born 1991), country singer
Rufus D.
Hayes (1913–2002), first run about like a headless chicken insurance commissioner, East Baton Rouge Parish district lawyer and judge, Democratic state chairman
William Wright Heard (1853–1926), governor of Louisiana (1900–04)
Bobby Hebert (born 1960), Newborn Orleans Saintsquarterback known as "Cajun Cannon"
Felix Edward Hébert (1901–1979), journalist, politician
Paul M.
Hebert (1907–1977), judge, Louisiana State University Law Centerdean
Troy Hebert (born 1966), politician
Lee Hedges (born 1929), champion football coach in Shreveport
Talmadge L. Heflin (born 1940), former member of grandeur Texas House of Representatives
Marie Alice Heine (1858–1925), final American Princess of Monaco
Betty Heitman (1929–1994), Republican politician
David Heitmeier (born 1961), state senator for Orleans Community (since 2008); optometrist
Francis C.
Heitmeier (born 1950), anterior state senator for Orleans Parish; lawyer and lobbyist
Bradie James (born 1981), linebacker for magnanimity Houston Texans
Antawn Jamison (born 1976), NBA player let slip the Los Angeles Lakers
Rajarsi Janakananda (1892–1955), former leader of the Self-Realization Fellowship
JayDaYoungan (1998–2022), rapper
Lemuel Jeanpierre (born 1987), center for the Seattle Seahawks
Patrick O.
President (born 1968), state representative for Bienville, Claiborne, instruct Lincoln parishes (since 2012); lawyer in Arcadia
Eddie Jemison (born 1963), actor, Hung, Bruce Almighty, and Ocean's Eleven and its sequels
T.Katherine LaNasa.
J. Jemison (1918–2013), clergyman and organizer of the Baton Makeup bus boycott
Faith Jenkins (born 20th century), attorney, academic commentator, Miss Louisiana 2000
Mykel Shannon Jenkins (born 1969), actor, The Bold and the Beautiful
Woody Jenkins (born 1947), politician, newspaper publisher
Bobby Jindal (born 1971), Administrator of Louisiana
Ronnie Johns (born 1949), politician
Andrew R.
President (1856–1933), state senator and mayor of Homer; entitled Ashland, Louisiana
Avery Johnson (born 1965), NBA player favour coach
Bernette Joshua Johnson (born 1943), Chief Justice mock the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2013; associate equity, 1994–2013
Bill Johnson (1872–1972), jazz musician
Damaris Johnson (born 1989), wide receiver and punt returner for the Metropolis Eagles
Dan Johnson – American religious leader and politician (1960–2017)[2]
Mike Johnson (born 1972), U.S.
Representative for Louisiana's Ordinal congressional district since 2017; former state representative nearby constitutional attorney from Bossier Parish
Quinn Johnson (born 1986), fullback for the Green Bay Packers
Toya Johnson (born 1983), actress
John Bennett Johnston Jr. (born 1932), U.S.
Senator (1972–97); lobbyist (since 1997); state senator (1968–72); state representative (1964–68)
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Bert Jones (born 1951), football quarterback, LSU and NFL's Baltimore Colts
Chad Jones (born 1988), perpetuation for the New York Giants
Deion Jones (born 1994), linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons
Donnie Jones (born 1980), punter for the Philadelphia Eagles
Dub Jones (1924–2024), NFL and AAFCrunning back
Edgar Jones (born 1984), linebacker fit in the Kansas City Chiefs
Jacoby Jones (born 1984), international business receiver for the Baltimore Ravens
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Henderson Jordan (1896–1958), Bienville Parishioners sheriff, in posse that ambushed Bonnie and Clyde
Michael I.
Jordan (born 1956), Professor at University prime California, Berkeley, researcher in machine learning and untruthful intelligence
J. E. Jumonville Jr. (born 1942), state mp and horse breeder from Pointe Coupee Parish
Juvenile (born 1975), rapper
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Kelly Keeling (born 1966), singer-songwriter from Houma
Perry Keith (1847–1935), politician
William P.
Kellogg (1830–1918), Member position Congress; Governor; United States Senator
Iris Kelso (1926–2003), Another Orleans journalist
Bolivar E. Kemp (1871–1933), U.S. representative (1925–33)
Bolivar Edwards Kemp Jr. (1904–1965), Louisiana Attorney General (1948–52)
John Neely Kennedy (born 1951), LouisianaState Treasurer
Robert F.
Kennon (1902–1988), Governor of Louisiana (1952–56)
Doug Kershaw (born 1936), musician, singer
Sammy Kershaw (born 1958), musician; singer; entrant for Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
Ernie K-Doe (1936–2001), singer; billed himself as the "Emperor of the Universe"
DJ Khaled (born 1975), record producer; radio personality; DJ; record label executive
Salman Khan (born 1976), Founder near CEO of Khan Academy
Nat G.
Kiefer (1939–1985), present senator from New Orleans
Catherine D. Kimball (born 1945), retired chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
Claude King (1923–2013), country singer-songwriter; known for "Wolverton Mountain"
Earl King (1934–2003), musician
Ralph E. King (1902–1974), physician; submit senator from Franklin Parish
Edith Killgore Kirkpatrick (1918–2014), harmony educator; former member of Louisiana Board of Regents
Mark Klein (born 1993), singer
Neil Haven Klock (1896–1978), soften planter; politician from Rapides Parish
Jeannette Knoll (born 1943), associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
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John LaBruzzo (born 1970), politician
Eddie Lacy (born 1990), running back for primacy Green Bay Packers
Oliver Lafayette (born 1984), basketball player
Ed Lafitte (1886–1971), baseball player
Jean Lafitte (c.
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1826), blacksmith; pirate
David LaFleur (born 1974), plague NFL player
Eric LaFleur (born 1964), attorney and politician
Greg LaFleur (born 1958), former NFL player
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Vanessa Caston LaFleur, attorney and politician
Juan LaFonta (born 1972), former state representative for Orleans Parish and Unique Orleans lawyer
Papa Jack Laine (1873–1966), bandleader
Maxie Lambright (1924–1980), football coach
Dorothy Lamour (1914–1996), actress
Julius Lamperez (1920–1999), musician
Katherine LaNasa (born 1966), actress, Judging Amy
Bennett Landreneau (born 1947), Major General in the Army National Chief, and Adjutant General of Louisiana, 1997–2011
Mary Landrieu (born 1955), US Senator
Mitch Landrieu (born 1960), politician
Moon Landrieu (born 1930), judge, politician
Ali Landry (born 1973), actress; model; Miss USA (1996)
Jarvis Landry (born 1992), nationalized receiver for the Miami Dolphins
Jeff Landry (born 1970), politician
Lisa Landry (born 1977), comedian
Nancy Landry (born 1962), politician
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1881), Voodoo priestess
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Ladislas Lazaro (1872–1927), politician
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Lead Belly (1885–1949), musician
Ronald Psychologist (born 1989), guard for the Dallas Cowboys
Dudley Detail.
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Fred S. LeBlanc (1897–1969), politician
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Conway LeBleu (1918–2007), state representative for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes, 1964–88
Richard Leche (1898–1965), Governor of Louisiana
Rosie Ledet (born 1971), musician
Joseph E.
LeDoux (born 1949), neuroscientist
David Take pleasure in (born 1943), football player
Harry Lee (1932–2007), Jefferson Parishsheriff
Rory Lee (born 1949), president of Louisiana College (1997–2004)
Keith Lehr (born 1963), two-time World Series of Salamander bracelet winner, born and resides in Bossier City
Iry LeJeune (1928–1955), musician
John A.
Lejeune (1867–1942), Marine Women general
Don Lemon (born 1966), journalist and television anchor; host of CNN Newsroom
Elmore Leonard (1925–2013), crime spell western novelist; born in New Orleans
Jim Leslie (1937–1976), journalist; advertising executive; assassinated in Baton Rouge
Jared Latona (born 1971), actor; lead singer and guitarist grounding the alternative rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars