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... more on WikipediaShelley 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... more on WikipediaCarole 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... more on WikipediaMason Plumlee
Age: 30Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Mason Alexander Plumlee (born March 5, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for... more on WikipediaRod 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 on Wikipedia
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... more on WikipediaMarion 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... more on WikipediaThe Ready Set
Age: 30Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Jordan Mark Witzigreuter (born November 14, 1989), known professionally as The Ready Set for... more on WikipediaGeorge 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... more on WikipediaFrank 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... more on WikipediaBruce Nauman
Age: 78Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Bruce Nauman (born December 6, 1941) is an American artist. His practice spans a broad range... more on WikipediaHarold Masursky
Dec. at 68 (1922-1990)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Harold Masursky (December 23, 1922 – August 24, 1990) was an American geologist and... more on WikipediaAmanda Perez
Age: 40Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Amanda Jane Perez is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer.Bill Everitt
Dec. at 70 (1868-1938)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Bill Everitt may refer to: Bill Everitt (baseball) (1868-1938), Major League Baseball... more on WikipediaHerm Schaefer
Dec. at 62 (1918-1980)Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Herman Henry Schaefer (December 20, 1918 – March 21, 1980) was an American professional... more on WikipediaLeonard 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... more on WikipediaBrad Miller
Age: 44Birthplace: Kendallville, Wayne Township, Indiana
Bradley Alan Miller (born April 12, 1976) is an American former professional basketball... more on WikipediaWilliam 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... more on WikipediaCory 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... more on Wikipedia- Matt Kelty, is an Indiana politician, an architect and founder of Kelty Tappy Design. He was... more on Wikipedia
Matt Kelty
Melvin F. Stute
Age: 93Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Melvin Frederick "Mel" Stute is an American trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses. On December... more on WikipediaBernard Pollard
Age: 35Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Bernard Karmell Pollard (born December 23, 1984) is a former American football safety. He... more on WikipediaDrake Hogestyn
Age: 67Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Donald Drake Hogestyn ( (born September 29, 1953) is an American actor best known for his long... more on WikipediaJulia Barr
Age: 71Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Julia Barr (born Julia Rose Buchheit on February 8, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is an... more on Wikipedia
