List of famous people from Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Kansas City 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 Kansas City, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
People here include everything from Evan S. Connell to Frank S. Land.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Kansas City?" or "Which celebrities were born in Kansas City?" then this list is a great resource for you.Earl Cole
Age: 49Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Earl Cole (born April 9, 1971 in Kansas City, Kansas) was the $1 million winner on the reality... moreEd Asner
Age: 90Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Yitzhak Edward Asner (; born November 15, 1929) is an American actor, voice actor and a former... moreJean Harlow
Dec. at 26 (1911-1937)Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Jean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937) was an American film... moreDon Cheadle
Age: 55Birthplace: Kansas City, USA, Missouri
Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. (; born November 29, 1964) is an American actor, author, director,... moreRobert Altman
Dec. at 81 (1925-2006)Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Robert Bernard Altman (; February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director,... moreChely Wright
Age: 49Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Richell Rene "Chely" Wright (; born October 25, 1970) is an American country music singer and... moreEric Stonestreet
Age: 49Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America
Eric Allen Stonestreet (born September 9, 1971) is an American actor and comedian. He is best... moreChris Cooper
Age: 69Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Christopher Walton Cooper (born July 9, 1951) is an American film actor. He has appeared in... moreDavid Catania
Age: 52Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
David A. Catania (born January 16, 1968) is an American independent politician and lawyer from... moreDan Piraro
Age: 62Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
Daniel Charles Piraro (born 1958) is a painter, illustrator, and cartoonist best known for his... moreCasey Stengel
Dec. at 85 (1890-1975)Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel (; July 30, 1890 – September 29, 1975) was an American Major... moreUb Iwerks
Dec. at 70 (1901-1971)Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Ub Iwerks (; March 24, 1901 – July 7, 1971) was an American animator, cartoonist, character... moreMancow Muller
Age: 54Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Matthew Erich "Mancow" Muller (born June 21, 1966) is an American radio and television... moreTom Watson
Age: 71Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
Thomas Sturges Watson (born September 4, 1949) is an American professional golfer on the PGA... moreCharlie Parker
Dec. at 35 (1920-1955)Birthplace: USA, Kansas City, Kansas
Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), also known as Yardbird and Bird, was an... moreKate Spade
Age: 57Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Kate Brosnahan Spade was the co-founder and namesake of the designer brand, Kate Spade New... moreHarry Harris
Dec. at 87 (1922-2009)Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Harry Harris (September 8, 1922 – March 19, 2009) was an American television and film... moreDianne Wiest
Age: 72Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Dianne Evelyn Wiest (; born March 28, 1946) is an American actress. She has twice won the... more
Bill Gulick
Age: 104Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
Grover C. "Bill" Gulick (February 22, 1916 – October 25, 2013 ) was an American author and... moreMatt Wertz
Age: 41Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
Matthew Stewart Wertz (born February 17, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter. Originally... moreTheresa Sparks
Age: 71Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas
Theresa Sparks is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and was... moreT.J. Perkins
Age: 36Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Theodore James Perkins (born September 3, 1984) better known by the ring name T.J. Perkins or... moreHal Boyle
Dec. at 63 (1911-1974)Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
Harold Vincent Boyle (1911-1974) was an American journalist who was a correspondent and... moreLyle Waggoner
Age: 85Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America
Lyle Wesley Waggoner (; born April 13, 1935) is an American actor and former model, known for... moreMichael Massee
Age: 65Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Michael Groo Massee (September 1, 1952 – October 20, 2016) was an American actor. He starred... more
