List of famous people from Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Louisiana 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 Louisiana, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
This list contains people like David Vitter and Jack Ponder.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Louisiana?" or "Which celebrities were born in Louisiana?" then this list is a great resource for you.Reese Witherspoon
Age: 39Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976) is an American actress, producer, and... moreEllen DeGeneres
Age: 62Birthplace: Metairie, Louisiana, United States of America
Ellen Lee DeGeneres ( də-JEN-ər-əs; born January 26, 1958) is an American comedian, television... moreTyler Perry
Age: 51Birthplace: Area code 504, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Louisiana
Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr.; September 13, 1969) is an American actor, playwright,... moreIan Somerhalder
Age: 41Birthplace: Covington, Louisiana, United States of America
Ian Joseph Somerhalder (born December 8, 1978) is an American actor, model, activist and... moreDanneel Ackles
Age: 41Birthplace: Lafayette, Louisiana, United States of America
Danneel Ackles (née Elta Danneel Graul; March 18, 1979), credited professionally before 2012... moreTim McGraw
Age: 53Birthplace: Delhi, Louisiana, United States of America
Samuel Timothy McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country singer and actor. McGraw has... moreAli Landry
Age: 47Birthplace: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, United States of America
Ali Germaine Landry (born July 21, 1973) is an American actress, model, and beauty pageant... moreAshley Scott
Age: 43Birthplace: Metairie, Louisiana, United States of America
Ashley McCall Scott (born July 13, 1977) is an American actress and model, best known for her... moreTerry Bradshaw
Age: 67Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Terry Paxton Bradshaw (born September 2, 1948) is an American former football quarterback who... moreJames Carville
Age: 75Birthplace: Carville, Louisiana, United States of America
Chester James Carville Jr. (born October 25, 1944) is an American political commentator, media... moreJerry Lee Lewis
Age: 85Birthplace: Ferriday, Louisiana, United States of America
Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and... moreErnie Ladd
Age: Died at 69 (1938-2007)Birthplace: Rayville, Louisiana, United States of America
Ernest Ladd (November 28, 1938 – March 10, 2007), nicknamed "the Big Cat", was an American... moreChloe Bridges
Age: 28Birthplace: Louisiana, United States of America
Chloe Suazo (born December 27, 1991), known professionally as Chloe Bridges, is an American... moreBryant Gumbel
Age: 72Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Bryant Charles Gumbel (born September 29, 1948) is an American television journalist and... moreJohn Kennedy Toole
Dec. at 32 (1937-1969)Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
John Kennedy Toole (; December 17, 1937 – March 26, 1969) was an American novelist from New... moreKevyn Aucoin
Dec. at 40 (1962-2002)Birthplace: USA, Shreveport, Louisiana
Kevyn James Aucoin (February 14, 1962 – May 7, 2002) was an American make-up artist,... moreLouis Moreau Gottschalk
Dec. at 40 (1829-1869)Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Louis Moreau Gottschalk (May 8, 1829 – December 18, 1869) was an American composer and... moreHuey Long
Dec. at 42 (1893-1935)Birthplace: Winn Parish, Winnfield, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Huey Pierce Long Jr. (August 30, 1893 – September 10, 1935), nicknamed "The Kingfish", was an... moreDonna Brazile
Age: 60Birthplace: Kenner, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Louisiana
Donna Lease Brazile (; born December 15, 1959) is an American political strategist, campaign... moreBen Turpin
Dec. at 71 (1869-1940)Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Bernard "Ben" Turpin (September 19, 1869 – July 1, 1940) was an American comedian and actor,... moreBranford Marsalis
Age: 60Birthplace: Breaux Bridge, USA, Louisiana
Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.... more
Grady A. Dugas
Dec. at 84 (1923-2007)Birthplace: Sulphur, Louisiana
Grady A. Dugas, M. D. (October 24, 1923 – March 25, 2007), was a Louisiana physician who... moreZachary Levi
Age: 39Birthplace: Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Zachary Levi Pugh (born September 29, 1980) is an American actor and singer. He received... moreRandy Jackson
Age: 64Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
Randall Darius Jackson (born June 23, 1956) is an American bassist, singer, record producer,... moreStanley Williams
Dec. at 52 (1953-2005)Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana
Stanley Tookie Williams III (December 29, 1953 – December 13, 2005) was an American gangster,... more
