List of famous people from Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Examples of people on this list include Alvin O'Konski and Lawrence Wilets.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Wisconsin?" or "Which celebrities were born in Wisconsin?" then this list is a great resource for you.Mark Ruffalo
Age: 52Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Mark Ruffalo (; born November 22, 1967) is an American actor and producer. He began acting in... moreMarissa Mayer
Age: 45Birthplace: Wausau, Wisconsin
Marissa Ann Mayer (; born May 30, 1975) is an American information technology executive, and... moreSkylar Grey
Age: 34Birthplace: Mazomanie, Wisconsin
Holly Brook Hafermann (born February 23, 1986), known professionally as Skylar Grey, is an... moreSpencer Tracy
Dec. at 67 (1900-1967)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Spencer Bonaventure Tracy (April 5, 1900 – June 10, 1967) was an American actor, noted for his... moreGeorgia O'Keeffe
Dec. at 99 (1887-1986)Birthplace: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Georgia Totto O'Keeffe (November 15, 1887 – March 6, 1986) was an American artist. She was... moreFrankie Rayder
Age: 45Birthplace: USA, Wisconsin, River Falls
Francesca "Frankie" Rayder (born Heidi A. Rayder; January 26, 1975) is an American model who... moreEd Gein
Dec. at 78 (1906-1984)Birthplace: Wisconsin, United States of America
Edward Theodore Gein (; August 27, 1906 – July 26, 1984), also known as the Butcher of... moreBob Uecker
Age: 86Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Robert George Uecker ( YOO-kər; born January 26, 1934) is an American former Major League... moreDavid Zucker
Age: 72Birthplace: USA, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
David Zucker may refer to: David Zucker (director) (born 1947), American film director,... moreAlan Kulwicki
Dec. at 39 (1954-1993)Birthplace: Greenfield, Wisconsin
Alan Dennis Kulwicki (December 14, 1954 – April 1, 1993), nicknamed "Special K" and the... moreAllen Ludden
Dec. at 64 (1917-1981)Birthplace: Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States of America
Allen Ludden (born Allen Packard Ellsworth, October 5, 1917 – June 9, 1981) was an American... moreGreg Graffin
Age: 55Birthplace: Racine, Wisconsin, United States of America
Gregory Walter Graffin, Ph.D (born November 6, 1964) is an American punk rock... moreTank
Age: 44Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Durrell Babbs (born January 1, 1976), better known by his stage name Tank, is an American R&B... moreDon Ameche
Dec. at 85 (1908-1993)Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Don Ameche (; born Dominic Felix Amici; May 31, 1908 – December 6, 1993) was an American... moreThornton Wilder
Dec. at 78 (1897-1975)Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin
Thornton Niven Wilder (April 17, 1897 – December 7, 1975) was an American playwright and... moreCharlotte Rae
Age: 94Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Charlotte Rae Lubotsky (April 22, 1926 – August 5, 2018), known professionally as Charlotte... more
John P. Morgridge
Age: 87Birthplace: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
John P. Morgridge (born 1933) is an American businessman who was the CEO and chairman of the... morePhil Katz
Dec. at 38 (1962-2000)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Phillip Walter Katz (November 3, 1962 – April 14, 2000) was a computer programmer best known... moreRobert Peters
Dec. at 90 (1924-2014)Birthplace: Eagle River, Wisconsin
Robert Louis Peters (October 20, 1924 – June 13, 2014) was an American poet, critic, scholar,... moreBradley Whitford
Age: 56Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Bradley Whitford (born October 10, 1959) is an American actor and political activist. He... moreJohn G. Schmitz
Dec. at 71 (1930-2001)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
John George Schmitz (August 12, 1930 – January 10, 2001) was a Republican member of the United... moreWilliam Nordeen
Dec. at 52 (1936-1988)Birthplace: Wisconsin
William Edward Nordeen (October 9, 1936—June 28, 1988) was an American diplomat. Born in... moreNicholas Ray
Dec. at 68 (1911-1979)Birthplace: Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Nicholas Ray (born Raymond Nicholas Kienzle Jr., August 7, 1911 – June 16, 1979) was an... moreMary Lasker
Dec. at 94 (1900-1994)Birthplace: Watertown, Wisconsin
Mary Woodard Lasker (November 30, 1900 – February 21, 1994) was an American health activist... moreJerry Dunphy
Dec. at 81 (1921-2002)Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Jerry Dunphy (June 9, 1921 – May 20, 2002) was an American television news anchor in the Los... more
