List of famous people from Chicago, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Chicago, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Chicago you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Chicago, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
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If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Chicago?" or "Which celebrities were born in Chicago?" then this list is a great resource for you.Robin Williams
Dec. at 63 (1951-2014)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian.... moreHarrison Ford
Age: 78Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American actor. He gained worldwide fame for his... moreBernie Mac
Dec. at 51 (1957-2008)Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Bernard Jeffrey McCullough (October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008), better known by his stage name... moreSoulja Boy
Age: 30Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), better known as Soulja Boy Tell 'Em or simply Soulja... moreJohn Wayne Gacy
Dec. at 52 (1942-1994)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
John Wayne Gacy (March 17, 1942 – May 10, 1994) was an American serial killer who raped,... moreTerrence Howard
Age: 51Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an American actor and singer. Having his first... moreJack Benny
Dec. at 80 (1894-1974)Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky, February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) (often called... moreBetty Ford
Dec. at 93 (1918-2011)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Elizabeth Anne Ford (née Bloomer; April 8, 1918 – July 8, 2011) was the First Lady of the... moreJim Belushi
Age: 66Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
James Adam Belushi (; born June 15, 1954) is an Albanian-American actor, voice actor,... moreR. Kelly
Age: 53Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967)[8] is an American singer, songwriter, record... moreBilly Zane
Age: 54Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
William George Zane Jr. (born February 24, 1966) is an American actor and producer. He is best... morePat Sajak
Age: 73Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Pat Sajak ( SAY-jak, born Patrick Leonard Sajdak; October 26, 1946) is an American television... moreMichael Clarke Duncan
Dec. at 55 (1957-2012)Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 – September 3, 2012) was an American actor best known... moreBen Savage
Age: 40Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Bennett Joseph Savage (born September 13, 1980) is an American actor. He played the lead role... moreMaeve Quinlan
Age: 55Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Maeve Quinlan (born November 16, 1964 in Chicago) is an American actress and former... moreHarvey Korman
Dec. at 81 (1927-2008)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Harvey Herschel Korman (February 15, 1927 – May 29, 2008) was an American actor and comedian,... moreMaria Shriver
Age: 64Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Maria Owings Shriver (born November 6, 1955) is an American journalist, author, and former... moreFrances McDormand
Age: 63Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Frances Louise McDormand (born Cynthia Ann Smith, June 23, 1957) is an American actress. She... moreHarold Ramis
Dec. at 70 (1944-2014)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Harold Allen Ramis (; November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor, director,... morePenny Pritzker
Age: 61Birthplace: Chicago metropolitan area, Illinois, Chicago, United States of America, United States
Penny Sue Pritzker (born May 2, 1959) is an American billionaire businesswoman, entrepreneur,... moreAlan Berg
Dec. at 50 (1934-1984)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Alan Harrison Berg (January 1, 1934 – June 18, 1984) was an American attorney and talk radio... moreAnton LaVey
Dec. at 67 (1930-1997)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Anton Szandor LaVey (born Howard Stanton Levey; April 11, 1930 – October 29, 1997) was an... moreDon Cornelius
Dec. at 76 (1936-2012)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Donald Cortez Cornelius (September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012) was an American television... moreRalph Bellamy
Dec. at 87 (1904-1991)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Ralph Rexford Bellamy (June 17, 1904 – November 29, 1991) was an American actor whose career... moreDorothy Malone
Age: 95Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Mary Dorothy Maloney (January 29, 1924 – January 19, 2018) was an American actress. Her film... more
