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Posted in Nebraska June 05, 2015 by Delana Lefevers

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.

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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.

Delana Lefevers

As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.