Famous People From Minnesota

Updated May 2, 2020 69.8k views992 items

List of famous people from Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Minnesota 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 Minnesota, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.

This list contains people like Kris Moe and Carmen Mauro.

If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Minnesota?" or "Which celebrities were born in Minnesota?" then this list is a great resource for you.

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Vince Vaughn
Age: 50
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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Judy Garland
Dec. at 47 (1922-1969)
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States of America
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Jessica Lange
Age: 71
Birthplace: Cloquet, USA, Minnesota
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Rachael Leigh Cook
Age: 40
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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Cheryl Tiegs
Age: 73
Birthplace: Breckenridge, Minnesota, United States of America
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Josh Hartnett
Age: 42
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
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Jesse Ventura
Age: 69
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Jane Russell
Dec. at 90 (1921-2011)
Birthplace: Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
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Mitch Hedberg
Dec. at 37 (1968-2005)
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
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Charles M. Schulz
Dec. at 78 (1922-2000)
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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Carl Panzram
Dec. at 39 (1891-1930)
Birthplace: Minnesota
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Kevin Sorbo
Age: 62
Birthplace: Mound, Minnesota, United States of America
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Seann William Scott
Age: 43
Birthplace: Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States of America
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Arlene Dahl
Age: 95
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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Louie Anderson
Age: 67
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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James Arness
Dec. at 88 (1923-2011)
Birthplace: Minneapolis, USA, Minnesota
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David Brudnoy
Dec. at 64 (1940-2004)
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Richard Widmark
Dec. at 94 (1914-2008)
Birthplace: Sunrise Township, Minnesota, United States of America
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Carol Bartz
Age: 72
Birthplace: Winona, Minnesota
David Durenberger
Age: 86
Birthplace: Benton County, United States of America, Sherburne County, United States, with Territories
Joel Coen
Age: 65
Birthplace: St. Louis Park, USA, Minnesota
Lili St. Cyr
Dec. at 81 (1918-1999)
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Gig Young
Dec. at 65 (1913-1978)
Birthplace: St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States of America

Sinclair Lewis
Dec. at 66 (1885-1951)
Birthplace: Sauk Centre, Minnesota, United States of America
Minor White
Dec. at 68 (1908-1976)
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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