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September 18, 2015
You May Be Surprised To Learn That These 9 Famous People Are From North Dakota
You may already be familiar with quite a few famous people, but some of you may not realize that many of them were born right here in North Dakota. Many actors, actresses, professional athletes, musicians, etc. refer to North Dakota as their home state. Listed below are 9 famous people from North Dakota.
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Leslie Bibb is an American actress who was born in Bismarck, North Dakota and is well known for her role as Carley Bobby in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Here she is at Build Studio in New York City, 2018.
Greg Raymer is a professional poker player who was born in Minot, North Dakota. He is best known for winning the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event, depicted here at Binion's Horseshoe Club and Casino in Las Vegas.
Chris Coste was born in Fargo, North Dakota and is a former Major League Baseball catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros. Check him out in action above, during the game against the Atlanta Braves on May 14, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Josh Duhamel is an American actor who was born in Minot, North Dakota. Josh's acting debut was on ABC's All My Children, playing the role of Leo du Pres. Here he is at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.
Peggy Lee, born in Jamestown, North Dakota, was an American jazz singer, songwriter, composer and actress. Her career spanned six decades. Her portrait above was captured at the Ritz Carlton hotel in January 1988 in New York City.
Kellan Lutz was born in Dickinson, North Dakota and is best known for playing the role of Emmett Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series. Here he is answering questions at the Twilight 10th Anniversary panel during 2018 New York Comic Con.
Angie Dickinson is an American actress who was born in Kulm, North Dakota and has appeared in more than 50 films. Here she is speaking at the "Tribute to Johnny Grant" at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, 2008.
James Buchli (back right) was born in New Rockford, North Dakota and is a former NASA astronaut who flew on four Space Shuttle missions. This official portrait was photographed at Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas in 1986.
Jonny Lang was born in Fargo, North Dakota and is a Grammy award-winning musician. His guitar solos are AMAZING! Here he performs onstage during the Experience Hendrix concert at City National Grove of Anaheim.
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