List of famous people from New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from New Orleans 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 New Orleans, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
With people ranging from Edmund Graves Brown to Erich Ponti, this is a great starting point for a list of your favorites.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from New Orleans?" or "Which celebrities were born in New Orleans?" 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 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 WikipediaKellie Pickler
Age: 34Birthplace: Albemarle, North Carolina, United States of America
Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country music artist, actress and... 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 WikipediaTraci Adell
Age: 51Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Traci Adell (born February 17, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana) was an American model and...Marshall Faulk
Age: 47Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is a former American football player who was a... 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 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 WikipediaNeferteri Shepherd
Age: 40Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Breann McGregor
Age: 35Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Breann McGregor is a New Orleans-born former American Playboy model of Scottish descent who... 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 WikipediaSam Trammell
Age: 51Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Sam Trammell (born January 29, 1969) is an American actor, known for his role as Sam Merlotte... 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 WikipediaEli Manning
Age: 39Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Elisha Nelson Manning IV (born January 3, 1981) is an American football quarterback for the... more on WikipediaDJ Khaled
Age: 44Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Khaled Mohamed Khaled (born November 26, 1975), better known as DJ Khaled, is an American DJ,... more on Wikipedia
Donald Harrison
Age: 60Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Donald Harrison Jr. (born June 23, 1960) is a jazz saxophonist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He... more on WikipediaCurren$y
Age: 39Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Shante Scott Franklin (born April 4, 1981), better known by his stage name Currensy (stylized... more on Wikipedia
Cate Tiernan
Age: 59Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Cate Tiernan (born July 24, 1961) is the pen name of Gabrielle Charbonnet, an American... more on WikipediaGreg Gumbel
Age: 74Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Greg Gumbel (born May 3, 1946) is an American television sportscaster. He is best known for... more on WikipediaGarrett Morris
Age: 83Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Garrett Morris (born February 1, 1937) is an American comedian, actor, and singer. He was part... more on WikipediaRobert Parker
Age: 89Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Robert Parker (born October 14, 1932) is an American R&B singer and musician, best known for... more on WikipediaMarshall Colt
Age: 71Birthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Marshall Colt is a management consultant, combat-decorated veteran and former Captain in the... more on WikipediaRay Walston
Dec. at 87 (1914-2001)Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Herman Raymond Walston (November 2, 1914 – January 1, 2001) was an American actor and... more on WikipediaJesse Duplantis
Age: 71Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Jesse Duplantis (born July 9, 1949) is a prosperity gospel preacher from the Christian... more on Wikipedia
