List of famous people from Illinois, 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 Illinois, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Illinois 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 Illinois, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
People include everything from John S. Kyser to Rex Ingram.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Illinois?" or "Which celebrities were born in Illinois?" then this list is a great resource for you.Cindy Crawford
Age: 54Birthplace: DeKalb, Illinois, United States of America
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Crawford (born February 20, 1966) is an American model. Her success at... moreJenny McCarthy
Age: 47Birthplace: Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States of America
Jennifer McCarthy Wahlberg (née Jennifer Ann McCarthy; November 1, 1972) is an American... moreRobin Williams
Dec. at 63 (1951-2014)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian.... moreHarrison Ford
Age: 78Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American actor. He gained worldwide fame for his... moreRichard Pryor
Dec. at 65 (1940-2005)Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American... moreJohn Cusack
Age: 49Birthplace: USA, Evanston, Illinois
John Paul Cusack (born June 28, 1966) is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter. He... moreBernie Mac
Age: Died at 51 (1957-2008)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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... moreCharlton Heston
Dec. at 85 (1923-2008)Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States of America
Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter; October 4, 1923 – April 5, 2008) was an American... moreJane Lynch
Age: 60Birthplace: Dolton, Illinois, United States of America
Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American actress, voice actress, author, singer... moreRoger Ebert
Dec. at 71 (1942-2013)Birthplace: USA, Urbana, Illinois
Roger Joseph Ebert (; June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013) was an American film critic, historian,... 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: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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... moreGeorge Lincoln Rockwell
Dec. at 49 (1918-1967)Birthplace: Bloomington, Illinois, United States of America
George Lincoln Rockwell (March 9, 1918 – August 25, 1967) was an American politician and... moreFred MacMurray
Dec. at 83 (1908-1991)Birthplace: Kankakee, Illinois, United States of America
Frederick Martin MacMurray (August 30, 1908 – November 5, 1991) was an American actor and... moreRay Kroc
Dec. at 82 (1902-1984)Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Raymond Albert "Ray" Kroc (October 5, 1902 – January 14, 1984) was an American fast-food... moreKelly Killoren Bensimon
Age: 52Birthplace: Rockford, Illinois, United States of America
Kelly Jean Killoren Bensimon (born May 1, 1968) is an American author, socialite and former... moreMichael Clarke Duncan
Dec. at 55 (1957-2012)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 – September 3, 2012) was an American actor best known... morePete Wentz
Age: 41Birthplace: Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III (born June 5, 1979) is an American musician, singer, songwriter... moreGary Sinise
Age: 65Birthplace: Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Gary Alan Sinise (born March 17, 1955) is an American actor, director, musician, and... 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,... more
