Posted in Nebraska
June 05, 2015
by Delana
You May Be Surprised To Know These 30 Famous People Are From Nebraska
We all know that Nebraska produces the best of everything – and that includes people! These 30 famous people from Nebraska have all made their home state proud while leaving a permanent mark on history.
Astronaut Clayton Anderson, born in Omaha in 1959
Legendary Dancer and Actor Fred Astaire, Born in Omaha in 1899
Pro Baseball Player Wade Boggs, Born in Omaha in 1958
Beloved Actor Marlon Brando, Born in Omaha in 1924
Renowned Businessman and Philanthropist Warren Buffett, Born in Omaha in 1930
Comedian, Actor, Television Host Johnny Carson, Raised in Norfolk
Celebrated Frontier Author Willa Cather, Lived in Nebraska From the Age of Nine
Television Host Dick Cavett, Born in 1936 in Gibbon
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, Born in Lincoln in 1941
Crazy Horse, Oglala Lakota Sioux Warrior, Imprisoned and Killed in 1877 in What is Now Nebraska Following The Battle of the Little Bighorn
Mannheim Steamroller Musician Chip Davis, Moved to Omaha in the 1970s
Bob Devaney, Former Huskers Football Coach, Resided in Lincoln From 1962 Until His Death in 1997
Adam DeVine, Actor and Comedian, Graduated From Millard South High School in Omaha in 2002
Actor David Doyle, Bosley on the Television Show Charlie's Angels, Born in Omaha in 1929
Academy-Award Winning Actor Henry Fonda, Born in 1905 in Grand Island
Former US President Gerald Ford, Born in Omaha in 1913
Retired St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Bob Gibson, Born in Omaha in 1935
Memorable Professional Wrestler Gorgeous George, Born in Butte in 1915
TV and Movie Actress Marg Helgenberger, Born in Fremont in 1958
Author and Founder of Scientology L. Ron Hubbard, Born in Tilden in 1911
The Walking Dead Actress Emily Kinney, Born in Wayne in 1985
Emmy Award-Winning Actress Swoosie Kurtz, Born in Omaha in 1944
Comedian Larry the Cable Guy (Daniel Lawrence Whitney), Born in Pawnee City in 1963
Musician Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, Born in Omaha in 1980
Legendary Football Player, Cornhuskers Coach, and Politician Tom Osborne, Born in Hastings in 1937
Alexander Payne, Director and Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter, Born in Omaha in 1961
Retired World Champion Tennis Player Andy Roddick, Born in Omaha in 1982
Indie Singer-Songwriter Elliott Smith, Born in Omaha in 1969
Prolific Author and Screenwriter Nicholas Sparks, Born in Omaha in 1965
Academy Award-Winning Actress Hilary Swank, Born in Lincoln in 1974
These famous people from Nebraska are proof that Nebraska grows more than corn and cows. We produce outstanding entertainers, politicians, and sports figures who are known and admired by people around the world.
