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.Dean Corll
Dec. at 34 (1939-1973)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dean Arnold Corll (December 24, 1939 – August 8, 1973) was an American serial killer who... moreShelley Long
Age: 71Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Shelley Lee Long (born August 23, 1949) is an American actress and comedian. She is best known... moreCarole Lombard
Dec. at 34 (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... moreMason Plumlee
Age: 30Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Mason Alexander Plumlee (born March 5, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for... moreRod Woodson
Age: 55Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Roderick Kevin Woodson (born March 10, 1965) is a former American football player who played... more
Art Schwind
Dec. at 79 (1889-1968)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Arthur Edwin Schwind was a Major League Baseball player. He played one game with the Boston... moreMarion Donovan
Dec. at 81 (1917-1998)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Marion O'Brien Donovan (October 15, 1917 – November 4, 1998) was an American inventor and... moreThe Ready Set
Age: 30Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Jordan Mark Witzigreuter (born November 14, 1989), known professionally as The Ready Set for... moreGeorge Jean Nathan
Dec. at 76 (1882-1958)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
George Jean Nathan (February 14, 1882 – April 8, 1958) was an American drama critic and... moreFrank Bursley Taylor
Dec. at 78 (1860-1938)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Frank Bursley Taylor (1860 – 1938) was an American geologist, the son of a lawyer in Fort... moreBruce Nauman
Age: 78Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Bruce Nauman (born December 6, 1941) is an American artist. His practice spans a broad range... moreHarold Masursky
Dec. at 68 (1922-1990)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Harold Masursky (December 23, 1922 – August 24, 1990) was an American geologist and... moreAmanda Perez
Age: 40Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Amanda Jane Perez is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.... moreBill Everitt
Dec. at 70 (1868-1938)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Bill Everitt may refer to: Bill Everitt (baseball) (1868-1938), Major League Baseball... moreHerm Schaefer
Dec. at 62 (1918-1980)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Herman Henry Schaefer (December 20, 1918 – March 21, 1980) was an American professional... moreLeonard A. Scheele
Dec. at 86 (1907-1993)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Leonard Andrew Scheele (July 25, 1907 – January 8, 1993) was an American physician and public... moreBrad Miller
Age: 44Birthplace: Kendallville, Wayne Township, Indiana
Bradley Alan Miller (born April 12, 1976) is an American former professional basketball... moreWilliam F. Borgmann
Dec. at 90 (1913-2003)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
William F. "Bill" Borgmann (May 18, 1913 – November 2, 2003) was an American football player... moreCory James Krueckeberg
Age: 46Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Cory James Krueckeberg is a film producer, production designer and screenwriter....Gray Morrow
Dec. at 67 (1934-2001)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dwight Graydon "Gray" Morrow (March 7, 1934 – November 6, 2001) was an American illustrator of... moreMatt Kelty
Matt Kelty, is an Indiana politician, an architect and founder of Kelty Tappy Design. He was... moreMelvin F. Stute
Age: 93Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Melvin Frederick "Mel" Stute is an American trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses. On December... moreBernard Pollard
Age: 31Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Bernard Karmell Pollard (born December 23, 1984) is a former American football safety. He... moreDrake Hogestyn
Age: 67Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Donald Drake Hogestyn ( (born September 29, 1953) is an American actor best known for his long... moreJulia Barr
Age: 71Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Julia Barr (born Julia Rose Buchheit on February 8, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is an... more
