List of famous people from Kansas, 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, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Kansas 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, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
This list below has a variety of people, like Russ Pennell and Carrie Ingalls, in it.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Kansas?" or "Which celebrities were born in Kansas?" 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... more on WikipediaDanni Boatwright
Age: 45Birthplace: Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States of America
Danni Boatwright Wiegmann (born July 13, 1975) is an American actress, TV host, model and... more on WikipediaMira Sorvino
Age: 53Birthplace: Tenafly, New Jersey, United States of America
Mira Katherine Sorvino (; born September 28, 1967) is an American actress. She won the Academy... more on WikipediaMartina McBride
Age: 54Birthplace: USA, Sharon, Kansas
Martina Mariea McBride (née Schiff, born July 29, 1966) is an American country music... more on WikipediaHattie McDaniel
Dec. at 57 (1895-1952)Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1893 – October 26, 1952) was an American stage actress, professional... more on WikipediaMelissa Etheridge
Age: 59Birthplace: Leavenworth, Kansas, United States of America
Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and... more on WikipediaCassandra Peterson
Age: 69Birthplace: USA, Kansas, Manhattan
Cassandra Peterson (born September 17, 1951) is an American actress best known for her... more on WikipediaBuster Keaton
Dec. at 71 (1895-1966)Birthplace: Piqua, Kansas, United States of America
Joseph Frank Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966), known professionally as Buster... more on WikipediaJeff Probst
Age: 58Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Jeff Probst (born November 4, 1962) is an American game show host and an executive producer.... more on WikipediaDennis Rader
Age: 75Birthplace: Pittsburg, Kansas, United States of America
Dennis Lynn Rader (born March 9, 1945) is an American serial killer known as BTK or the BTK... more on WikipediaChely 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... more on WikipediaBobby Lashley
Age: 44Birthplace: Junction City, Kansas, United States of America
Franklin Roberto "Bobby" Lashley (born July 16, 1976) is an American professional wrestler and... more on WikipediaRoscoe Arbuckle
Dec. at 46 (1887-1933)Birthplace: Smith Center, Kansas, United States of America
Roscoe Conkling "Fatty" Arbuckle (; March 24, 1887 – June 29, 1933) was an American silent... more on WikipediaGeorge Tiller
Dec. at 68 (1941-2009)Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas
George Richard Tiller (August 8, 1941 – May 31, 2009) was an American physician from Wichita,... more on WikipediaBob Dole
Age: 97Birthplace: Russell, Kansas, United States of America
Robert Joseph Dole (born July 22, 1923) is a retired American politician, statesman, and... more on WikipediaEric 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... more on WikipediaTrevor Murdoch
Age: 40Birthplace: Coffeyville, Kansas, United States of America
William Theodore Mueller (born September 10, 1980) is an American former professional wrestler... more on WikipediaGordon Parks
Dec. at 94 (1912-2006)Birthplace: Fort Scott, Kansas, United States of America
Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (November 30, 1912 – March 7, 2006) was an American... more on WikipediaR. Lee Ermey
Age: 76Birthplace: Emporia, Kansas, USA
Ronald Lee Ermey (March 24, 1944 – April 15, 2018) was an American actor, voice actor and... more on WikipediaRobert Gates
Age: 77Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is an American statesman, scholar, intelligence... more on WikipediaJohnny Damon
Age: 46Birthplace: Fort Riley, Kansas, United States of America
Johnny David Damon (born November 5, 1973) is a former American professional baseball... more on WikipediaJoe Walsh
Age: 72Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Joseph Fidler Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American rock singer, guitarist, and... more on WikipediaZaSu Pitts
Dec. at 69 (1894-1963)Birthplace: USA, Kansas, Parsons
ZaSu Pitts (; born Eliza Susan Pitts; January 3, 1894 – June 7, 1963) was an American actress... more on WikipediaLindsey Wixson
Age: 26Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas
Lindsey Wixson (born April 11, 1994) is an American fashion model. She is known for her unique... more on Wikipedia
