You Probably Didn’t Know These 13 Famous People Are From Wisconsin

Wisconsin is famous for many things (mostly cheese and football). But you may not know that there are many famous people from Wisconsin! The Badger State has many celebrities that were born or raised here. Read on to see who all is from our great state:

1. Mark Ruffalo (Kenosha)

2. Willem Dafoe (Appleton)

Well-known for his distinctive voice, Willem Dafoe is an Academy Award-nominated actor. He even portrayed Jesus!

3. Liberace (West Allis)

Liberace was well-known for his antics both on and off-stage. He is one of the best-known celebrities in Wisconsin.

4. Chris Noth (Madison)

He's been two of the most iconic roles on television over the last few decades, Mr. Big (Sex and the City) and Detective Mike Logan (Law and Order),

5. Tony Romo (Burlington)

One of the best-known football players of all time, Romo was born in California but raised in Racine County.

6. Greta van Susteren (Appleton)

Van Susteren started her career as a lawyer and gained fame as a news anchor on multiple stations, including CNN and MSNBC.

7. Golda Meir (Milwaukee)

Israel's first female prime minister was born in Russia but moved to Milwaukee when she was very young.

8. Dan Harmon (Milwaukee)

Creator of the hit TV show Community and co-creator of Rick and Morty, Harmon was born and raised in Milwaukee.

9. Georgia O'Keefe (Sun Prairie)

O'Keefe was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

10. Les Paul (Waukesha)

His name is practically synonymous with guitars nowadays!

11. Gene Wilder (Milwaukee)

Legendary funny man Gene Wilder made us laugh for decades with roles in classics like Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.

12. Harry Houdini (Appleton)

This world-famous magician renowned for his escape acts was born in Budapest but claimed Appleton as his hometown.

13. Danica Patrick (Beloit)

Danica Patrick is one of the most successful female racecar drivers of all time.

So keep being awesome, Wisconsin. Who knows - maybe you'll make Vol. 2 of this list.

Did you know that there are so many famous people from Wisconsin? Did we forget any of your favorites? Share them in the comments!