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... more on WikipediaEllen 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... more on WikipediaTyler 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,... more on WikipediaIan Somerhalder
Age: 41Birthplace: Covington, Louisiana, United States of America
Ian Joseph Somerhalder (born December 8, 1978) is an American actor, model, activist and... more on WikipediaDanneel Ackles
Age: 41Birthplace: Lafayette, Louisiana, United States of America
Danneel Ackles (née Elta Danneel Graul; March 18, 1979), credited professionally before 2012... more on WikipediaTim 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... more on WikipediaAli 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... more on WikipediaAshley 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... more on WikipediaTerry Bradshaw
Age: 72Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Terry Paxton Bradshaw (born September 2, 1948) is an American former football quarterback who... more on WikipediaJames Carville
Age: 75Birthplace: Carville, Louisiana, United States of America
Chester James Carville Jr. (born October 25, 1944) is an American political commentator, media... more on WikipediaJerry Lee Lewis
Age: 85Birthplace: Ferriday, Louisiana, United States of America
Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and... more on WikipediaErnie 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... more on WikipediaChloe Bridges
Age: 28Birthplace: Louisiana, United States of America
Chloe Suazo (born December 27, 1991), known professionally as Chloe Bridges, is an American... more on WikipediaBryant Gumbel
Age: 72Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Bryant Charles Gumbel (born September 29, 1948) is an American television journalist and... more on WikipediaJohn 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... more on WikipediaKevyn 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,... more on WikipediaLouis 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... more on WikipediaHuey Long
Dec. at 42 (1893-1935)Birthplace: Winnfield, Louisiana, USA
Huey Pierce Long Jr. (August 30, 1893 – September 10, 1935), nicknamed "The Kingfish", was an... more on WikipediaDonna Brazile
Age: 60Birthplace: Kenner, Louisiana, United States of America
Donna Lease Brazile (; born December 15, 1959) is an American political strategist, campaign... more on WikipediaBen 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,... more on WikipediaBranford Marsalis
Age: 60Birthplace: Breaux Bridge, USA, Louisiana
Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.... more on Wikipedia
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... more on WikipediaZachary 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... more on WikipediaRandy Jackson
Age: 64Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
Randall Darius Jackson (born June 23, 1956) is an American bassist, singer, record producer,... more on WikipediaStanley Williams
Dec. at 52 (1953-2005)Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana
Stanley Tookie Williams III (December 29, 1953 – December 13, 2005) was an American gangster,... more on Wikipedia
