List of famous people from Missouri, 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 Missouri, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Missouri 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 Missouri, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
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If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Missouri?" or "Which celebrities were born in Missouri?" then this list is a great resource for you.Ed Asner
Age: 90Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Yitzhak Edward Asner (; born November 15, 1929) is an American actor, voice actor and a former... more on WikipediaKevin Kline
Age: 72Birthplace: USA, St. Louis, Missouri
Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is an American actor and singer. He has won an... more on WikipediaKimora Lee Simmons
Age: 45Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Kimora Lee Leissner (née Perkins, formerly Simmons; born May 4, 1975), known professionally as... more on WikipediaDon Johnson
Age: 70Birthplace: Flat Creek Township, Missouri, United States of America
Donald Wayne Johnson (born December 15, 1949) is an American actor, producer, director,... more on WikipediaGinger Rogers
Dec. at 84 (1911-1995)Birthplace: Independence, Missouri, United States of America
Ginger Rogers (born Virginia Katherine McMath; July 16, 1911 – April 25, 1995) was an American... more on WikipediaJohn Goodman
Age: 63Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
John Stephen Goodman (born June 20, 1952) is an American actor and voice artist. Early in his... more on WikipediaJean Harlow
Dec. at 26 (1911-1937)Birthplace: Kansas City, USA, Missouri
Jean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937) was an American film... more on WikipediaJohn Huston
Dec. at 81 (1906-1987)Birthplace: Nevada, Missouri, United States of America
John Marcellus Huston (; August 5, 1906 – August 28, 1987) was an American film director,... more on WikipediaDon Cheadle
Age: 55Birthplace: Kansas City, USA, Missouri
Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. (; born November 29, 1964) is an American actor, author, director,... more on WikipediaMaya Angelou
Dec. at 86 (1928-2014)Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Maya Angelou ( (listen); born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an... more on WikipediaChuck Berry
Age: 93Birthplace: Area code 557, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Area code 314, United States of America
Charles Edward Anderson Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American singer and... more on WikipediaCedric the Entertainer
Age: 56Birthplace: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Cedric Antonio Kyles (born April 24, 1964), better known by his stage name Cedric the... more on WikipediaRobert Altman
Dec. at 81 (1925-2006)Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Robert Bernard Altman (; February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director,... more on WikipediaAkon
Age: 47Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter,... more on WikipediaLangston Hughes
Dec. at 65 (1902-1967)Birthplace: Joplin, Missouri, United States of America
James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social... more on WikipediaAndy Cohen
Age: 52Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Andrew Joseph Cohen (born June 2, 1968) is an American radio and television talk show host,... more on WikipediaYogi Berra
Age: 95Birthplace: The Hill, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (May 12, 1925 – September 22, 2015) was an American professional... more on WikipediaPhyllis Schlafly
Age: 96Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Phyllis Stewart Schlafly (; born Phyllis McAlpin Stewart; August 15, 1924 – September 5, 2016)... more on WikipediaKevin Nealon
Age: 66Birthplace: USA, St. Louis, Missouri
Kevin Nealon (; born November 18, 1953) is an American comedian and actor. He was a cast... more on WikipediaJames Earl Ray
Dec. at 70 (1928-1998)Birthplace: Alton, Illinois
James Earl Ray (March 10, 1928 – April 23, 1998) was an American fugitive and felon convicted... more on WikipediaJessica Capshaw
Age: 44Birthplace: USA, Columbia, Missouri
Jessica Brooke Capshaw Gavigan (born August 9, 1976) is an American actress. She is known for... more on WikipediaDick Williams
Dec. at 82 (1929-2011)Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Richard Hirschfeld Williams (May 7, 1929 – July 7, 2011) was an American left fielder, third... more on WikipediaPooja Kumar
Age: 43Birthplace: USA, St. Louis, Missouri
Pooja Kumar is an Indo-American actress known for her work in Indian films. After winning the... more on WikipediaGeorge Poage
Dec. at 82 (1880-1962)Birthplace: Hannibal, Missouri
George Coleman Poage (November 6, 1880 – April 11, 1962) was the first African-American... more on WikipediaRobert Guillaume
Age: 92Birthplace: USA, St. Louis, Missouri
Robert Guillaume (born Robert Peter Williams; November 30, 1927 – October 24, 2017) was an... more on Wikipedia
