List of famous people from Utah, 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 Utah, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Utah 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 Utah, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Thomas E. McKay and John Browning are included on this list along with many more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Utah?" or "Which celebrities were born in Utah?" then this list is a great resource for you.Roseanne Barr
Age: 67Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Roseanne Cherrie Barr (born November 3, 1952) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and... more on WikipediaTyson Apostol
Age: 41Birthplace: Lindon, Utah, United States of America
Tyson Apostol is scheduled to appear on Survivor: Tocantins, the eighteenth season of reality... more on WikipediaRafe Judkins
Age: 37Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Rafe Lee Judkins (born January 8, 1983 in Salt Lake City, Utah) was a contestant on the 11th... more on WikipediaGary Ridgway
Age: 71Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Gary Leon Ridgway (born February 18, 1949), also known as the Green River Killer, is an... more on WikipediaDonny Osmond
Age: 62Birthplace: Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Donald Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957) is an American singer, dancer, actor and former... more on WikipediaSteve Young
Age: 54Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Jon Steven Young (born October 11, 1961) is a former professional American football... more on WikipediaWilford Brimley
Age: 86Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Anthony Wilford Brimley (September 27, 1934 – August 1, 2020) was an American actor and... more on WikipediaPhilo Farnsworth
Dec. at 65 (1906-1971)Birthplace: Beaver, Utah
Philo Taylor Farnsworth (August 19, 1906 – March 11, 1971) was an American inventor and... more on WikipediaJake Garn
Age: 87Birthplace: Richfield, Utah, United States of America
Edwin Jacob "Jake" Garn (born October 12, 1932) is an American astronaut, politician, and... more on WikipediaJerry Buss
Dec. at 80 (1933-2013)Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah
Gerald Hatten Buss (January 27, 1933 – February 18, 2013) was an American businessman,... more on WikipediaVal A. Browning
Dec. at 99 (1895-1994)Birthplace: Ogden, Utah
Val Allen Browning (August 20, 1895 – May 16, 1994) was an American industrialist,... more on WikipediaDerek Hough
Age: 35Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Derek Hough (born May 17, 1985) is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer,... more on WikipediaStephen Covey
Dec. at 80 (1932-2012)Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Stephen Richards Covey (October 24, 1932 – July 16, 2012) was an American educator, author,... more on WikipediaFrank Zamboni
Dec. at 87 (1901-1988)Birthplace: Eureka, Utah
Frank Joseph Zamboni, Jr. (, Italian: [dzamˈboːni]; January 16, 1901 – July 27, 1988) was an... more on WikipediaEvan Mecham
Dec. at 84 (1924-2008)Birthplace: Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Evan Mecham ( MEE-kəm; May 12, 1924 – February 21, 2008) was an American businessman and the... more on WikipediaEarl W. Bascom
Dec. at 89 (1906-1995)Birthplace: Vernal, Utah
Earl Wesley Bascom (June 19, 1906 – August 28, 1995) was an American painter, printmaker,... more on WikipediaTracy Hall
Dec. at 89 (1919-2008)Birthplace: Ogden, Utah
Howard Tracy Hall (October 20, 1919 – July 25, 2008) was an American physical chemist and the... more on WikipediaNolan Bushnell
Age: 77Birthplace: Clearfield, Utah, United States of America
Nolan Kay Bushnell (born February 5, 1943) is an American businessman and electrical engineer.... more on WikipediaDavid M. Kennedy
Dec. at 91 (1905-1996)Birthplace: Randolph, Utah, United States of America
David Matthew Kennedy (July 21, 1905 – May 1, 1996) was an American politician and... more on WikipediaKip Thorne
Age: 80Birthplace: Logan, Utah
Kip Stephen Thorne (born June 1, 1940) is an American theoretical physicist and Nobel... more on WikipediaWillard Libby
Dec. at 72 (1908-1980)Birthplace: Grand Valley, Utah
Willard Frank Libby (December 17, 1908 – September 8, 1980) was an American physical chemist... more on WikipediaFrank Borzage
Dec. at 68 (1894-1962)Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Frank Borzage (; April 23, 1894 – June 19, 1962) was an Academy Award-winning American film... more on WikipediaKevin B. Rollins
Age: 67Birthplace: Provo, Utah
Kevin Barney Rollins (born November 15, 1952) is an American businessman and philanthropist.... more on WikipediaLarry H. Miller
Dec. at 65 (1944-2009)Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah
Larry H. Miller (April 26, 1944 – February 20, 2009) was a Utah businessman and philanthropist... more on WikipediaGoodwin Knight
Dec. at 74 (1896-1970)Birthplace: Provo, Utah, United States of America
Goodwin Jess "Goodie" Knight (December 9, 1896 – May 22, 1970) was an American politician who... more on Wikipedia
