List of famous people from Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Kentucky 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 Kentucky, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Examples of people on this list: Ralph Beard, George Boone and many more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Kentucky?" or "Which celebrities were born in Kentucky?" then this list is a great resource for you.Johnny Depp
Age: 57Birthplace: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America
John Christopher Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor, producer, and musician. He... moreMuhammad Ali
Age: 78Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Muhammad Ali (; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an... moreJennifer Carpenter
Age: 40Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Jennifer Leann Carpenter (born December 7, 1979) is an American actress. She is known for... moreSean Young
Age: 60Birthplace: USA, Kentucky, Louisville
Mary Sean Young (born November 20, 1959) is an American actress. She is best known for her... moreGus Van Sant
Age: 68Birthplace: Louisville metropolitan area, Kentucky, Area code 502, Jefferson County, United States of America
Gus Green Van Sant Jr. (born July 24, 1952) is an American film director, screenwriter,... moreCharles Napier
Dec. at 75 (1936-2011)Birthplace: USA, Kentucky
Charles Lewis Napier (April 12, 1936 – October 5, 2011) was an American character actor in... moreLionel Hampton
Dec. at 94 (1908-2002)Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist,... moreRumer Willis
Age: 32Birthplace: Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America
Rumer Glenn Willis (born August 16, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is the eldest... moreHelen Thomas
Dec. at 93 (1920-2013)Birthplace: Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Helen Amelia Thomas (August 4, 1920 – July 20, 2013) was an American reporter and author best... moreGarrett Morgan
Dec. at 85 (1878-1963)Birthplace: Paris, Kentucky
Garrett Augustus Morgan, Sr. (March 4, 1877 – July 27, 1963) was an African American inventor... moreKelly Rutherford
Age: 51Birthplace: Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA
Kelly Rutherford (November 6, 1968) is an American actress. She is known for her television... moreRosemary Clooney
Dec. at 74 (1928-2002)Birthplace: Maysville, Kentucky, United States of America
Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 – June 29, 2002) was an American singer and actress. She came... moreCarter Harrison, Sr.
Dec. at 68 (1825-1893)Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America
Carter Henry Harrison Sr. (February 15, 1825 – October 28, 1893) was an American politician... moreTerrence Mann
Age: 69Birthplace: Ashland, Kentucky, United States of America
Terrence Vaughan Mann (born July 1, 1951) is an American actor, theatre director, and singer.... moreWarren Oates
Dec. at 54 (1928-1982)Birthplace: USA, Depoy, Kentucky, Kentucky
Warren Mercer Oates (July 5, 1928 – April 3, 1982) was an American actor best known for his... moreAllen Tate
Dec. at 80 (1899-1979)Birthplace: Winchester, Kentucky
John Orley Allen Tate (November 19, 1899 – February 9, 1979), known professionally as Allen... moreWilliam Conrad
Dec. at 74 (1920-1994)Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
William Conrad (September 27, 1920 – February 11, 1994) was an American World War II fighter... moreSolomon King
Dec. at 75 (1930-2005)Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky
Solomon King (born Allen Verner Levy, August 13, 1931 – January 21, 2005) was an American... moreEarle Combs
Dec. at 77 (1899-1976)Birthplace: Kentucky
Earle Bryan Combs (May 14, 1899 – July 21, 1976) was an American professional baseball player... moreHappy Chandler
Dec. at 93 (1898-1991)Birthplace: Corydon, Kentucky, United States of America
Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler Sr. (July 14, 1898 – June 15, 1991) was an American... moreGeorge M. Whitesides
Age: 81Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky
George McClelland Whitesides (born August 3, 1939) is an American chemist and professor of... moreJames G. Scrugham
Dec. at 65 (1880-1945)Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America
James Graves Scrugham (January 19, 1880 – June 23, 1945) was an American politician. He was a... moreMontgomery Blair
Dec. at 70 (1813-1883)Birthplace: Kentucky, Franklin County, United States, with Territories, Frankfort
Montgomery Blair (May 10, 1813 – July 27, 1883), the son of Francis Preston Blair, elder... moreJohn S. Cooper
Dec. at 90 (1901-1991)Birthplace: Somerset, Kentucky, United States of America
John Sherman Cooper (August 23, 1901 – February 21, 1991) was an American politician, jurist,... moreMia Zapata
Dec. at 28 (1965-1993)Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky
Mia Katherine Zapata (August 25, 1965 – July 7, 1993) was an American musician who was the... more
