List of famous people from Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
A list made up of people like Fabian Bruskewitz and Ben Budd.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Milwaukee?" or "Which celebrities were born in Milwaukee?" then this list is a great resource for you.Spencer Tracy
Dec. at 67 (1900-1967)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Spencer Bonaventure Tracy (April 5, 1900 – June 10, 1967) was an American actor, noted for his... more on WikipediaAndy Hurley
Age: 40Birthplace: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America
Andrew John Hurley (born May 31, 1980) is an American musician. He is the drummer for the rock... more on WikipediaDeidre Hall
Age: 72Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Deidre Ann Hall (born October 31, 1947) is an American actress best known for her portrayal... more on WikipediaBob Uecker
Age: 86Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Robert George Uecker ( YOO-kər; born January 26, 1934) is an American former Major League... more on WikipediaDavid Zucker
Age: 72Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
David Zucker may refer to: David Zucker (director) (born 1947), American film director,... more on WikipediaTank
Age: 44Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Durrell Babbs (born January 1, 1976), better known by his stage name Tank, is an American R&B... more on WikipediaCharlotte Rae
Age: 94Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Charlotte Rae Lubotsky (April 22, 1926 – August 5, 2018), known professionally as Charlotte... more on WikipediaLeroy Chiao
Age: 60Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Leroy Chiao (born August 28, 1960) is a Chinese-American engineer, former NASA astronaut,... more on WikipediaPhil Katz
Dec. at 38 (1962-2000)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Phillip Walter Katz (November 3, 1962 – April 14, 2000) was a computer programmer best known... more on WikipediaJohn G. Schmitz
Dec. at 71 (1930-2001)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
John George Schmitz (August 12, 1930 – January 10, 2001) was a Republican member of the United... more on WikipediaJerry Dunphy
Dec. at 81 (1921-2002)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Jerry Dunphy (June 9, 1921 – May 20, 2002) was an American television news anchor in the Los... more on WikipediaAmy Pietz
Age: 51Birthplace: USA, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Amy Pietz (born March 6, 1969) is an American actress, known for her roles on television. She... more on WikipediaTim Carpenter
Age: 60Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Timothy W. Carpenter is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 3rd... more on WikipediaDavid Giuntoli
Age: 40Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
David Giuntoli (born June 18, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for the lead role... more on WikipediaDon Weis
Dec. at 78 (1922-2000)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Don Weis (May 13, 1922 – July 26, 2000) was an American film and television director.Michael Burks
Dec. at 55 (1957-2012)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Michael Burks was an American electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.... more on WikipediaAl Jarreau
Age: 80Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Alwin Lopez Jarreau (March 12, 1940 – February 12, 2017) was an American singer and musician.... more on WikipediaWoody Herman
Dec. at 74 (1913-1987)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist,... more on WikipediaJane Kaczmarek
Age: 64Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Jane Frances Kaczmarek (; born December 21, 1955) is an American actress. She is best known... more on WikipediaJerry Zucker
Age: 70Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Jerry G. Zucker (born March 11, 1950) is an American film producer, director, and writer known... more on WikipediaWilliam Bast
Age: 89Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
William Bast (April 3, 1931 – May 4, 2015) was an American screenwriter and author. In... more on WikipediaDaron Hagen
Age: 58Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Daron Aric Hagen ( HAH-gən; born November 4, 1961, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American... more on WikipediaLatrell Sprewell
Age: 50Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Latrell Fontaine Sprewell (born September 8, 1970) is an American former professional... more on WikipediaJohn Ridley
Age: 55Birthplace: Milwaukee, United States of America, Wisconsin, United States, with Territories
John Ridley IV (born October 1965) is an American screenwriter, television director, novelist,... more on WikipediaTed Kirkpatrick
Age: 60Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ted Kirkpatrick (born 1960) is an American musician and songwriter, best known for his work... more on Wikipedia
