Famous People From Fort Wayne
List of famous people from Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List ranges from Anita Silvey to Jon Fitch, plus much more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Fort Wayne?" or "Which celebrities were born in Fort Wayne?" then this list is a great resource for you.Ranked by
- Dec. at 33 (1939-1973)
- Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dean Arnold Corll (December 24, 1939 – August 8, 1973) was an American serial killer who abducted, raped, tortured, and murdered at least 28 teenage boys and young men between 1970 and 1973 in ...more - Age: 73
- Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Shelley Lee Long (born August 23, 1949) is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for her role as Diane Chambers on the hit sitcom Cheers, for which she received five Emmy nominations, ...more - Dec. at 33 (1908-1942)
- Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Carole Lombard (born Jane Alice Peters; October 6, 1908 – January 16, 1942) was an American film actress. She was particularly noted for her energetic, often off-beat roles in the screwball comedies ...more - Age: 32
- Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Mason Alexander Plumlee (born March 5, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a freshman in 2009–10, he was a ...more - Age: 57
- Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Roderick Kevin Woodson (born March 10, 1965) is a former American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. He had a 10-year stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers ...more Art Schwind
Dec. at 78 (1889-1968)- Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Arthur Edwin Schwind was a Major League Baseball player. He played one game with the Boston Braves on October 3, 1912.