List of famous people from Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Nebraska 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 Nebraska, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List people include Cliff Mapes, Ace Hudkins and many more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Nebraska?" or "Which celebrities were born in Nebraska?" then this list is a great resource for you.Gabrielle Union
Age: 47Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade (born October 29, 1972) is an American actress, activist, and... moreHilary Swank
Age: 46Birthplace: Lincoln, USA, Nebraska
Hilary Ann Swank (born July 30, 1974) is an American actress and film producer. She is the... moreMarg Helgenberger
Age: 57Birthplace: Fremont, Nebraska, USA
Mary Marg Helgenberger (born November 16, 1958) is an American actress. She began her career... moreSteve Borden
Age: 61Steve Borden (born March 20, 1959), better known by the ring name Sting, is an American... moreNick Nolte
Age: 79Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Nicholas King Nolte (born February 8, 1941) is an American actor, producer, author, and former... moreHenry Fonda
Dec. at 77 (1905-1982)Birthplace: Grand Island, Nebraska, United States of America
Henry Jaynes Fonda (May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982) was an American film and stage actor with... moreJanine Turner
Age: 57Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Janine Turner (born Janine Loraine Gauntt; December 6, 1962) is an American actress best known... moreFred Astaire
Dec. at 88 (1899-1987)Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Fred Astaire (born May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, singer, actor,... moreAlexander Payne
Age: 59Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Constantine Alexander Payne (; born February 10, 1961) is an American film director,... moreRobert Taylor
Dec. at 58 (1911-1969)Birthplace: Filley, Nebraska, United States of America
Robert Taylor (born Spangler Arlington Brugh; August 5, 1911 – June 8, 1969) was an American... more
Walter Scott, Jr.
Age: 89Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska
Walter Scott Jr. (born May 21, 1931) is an American civil engineer, philanthropist, and former... moreWade Boggs
Age: 62Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Wade Anthony Boggs (born June 15, 1958) is an American former professional baseball third... moreDick Cavett
Age: 83Birthplace: Gibbon, Nebraska, United States of America
Richard Alva Cavett (; born November 19, 1936) is an American television personality, comedian... moreLucas Cruikshank
Age: 27Birthplace: Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Lucas Alan Cruikshank (born August 29, 1993) is an American actor and YouTube personality who... moreMichael Bishop
Age: 74Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska
Michael Lawson Bishop (born November 12, 1945) is an American writer. Over four decades and in... moreScott Porter
Age: 41Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Matthew Scott Porter (born July 14, 1979) is an American actor and occasional singer known for... moreElliott Smith
Dec. at 34 (1969-2003)Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer,... moreConor Oberst
Age: 40Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Conor Mullen Oberst (born February 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter best known for... moreIvan Sutherland
Age: 82Birthplace: Hastings, Nebraska
Ivan Edward Sutherland (born May 16, 1938) is an American computer scientist and Internet... moreAndrew Rannells
Age: 42Birthplace: USA, Nebraska, Omaha
Andrew Scott Rannells (born August 23, 1978) is an American actor, voice actor, and... moreTierney Sutton
Age: 57Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska
Tierney Sutton (born June 28, 1963) is an American jazz singer who has received 8 Grammy Award... moreGeorge Andreasen
Dec. at 55 (1934-1989)Birthplace: Fremont, Nebraska
George F. Andreasen (February 16, 1934 – August 11, 1989), born in Fremont, Nebraska, was an... moreDonald Othmer
Dec. at 91 (1904-1995)Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska
Donald Frederick Othmer (May 11, 1904 – November 1, 1995) was an American professor of... moreCharles Starkweather
Dec. at 21 (1938-1959)Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska
Charles Raymond "Charlie" Starkweather (November 24, 1938 – June 25, 1959) was an American... moreEmily Kinney
Age: 35Birthplace: Wayne, Nebraska, United States of America
Emily Rebecca Kinney is an American actress and recording artist. She is best known for her... more
