Famous People From Illinois
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Illinois has always been famous for being one of the most progressive states in the whole of America. Known for its abundance in natural resources, agriculture and small scale industries, Illinois has been a favorite among American citizens and immigrants alike. Many eminent personalities, who are popular globally, are born in the state of Illinois. Former American presidents Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama are natives of Illinois. Several chapters have been written in history books about the glorious life of Abraham Lincoln. His journey from a humble environment to the White House has not just inspired millions of people around the world, but also has been the subject of a biopic. Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, has been praised for being a great orator and initiatives such as ‘ObamaCare’. Acclaimed rapper and singer Kanye West as well as singer R. Kelly, are a few other famous people who belong to this American state. Several chapters have been written about the legendary Abraham Lincoln’s life. Here are other famous celebrities who hail from the state of Illinois.
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Betty White(Referred the 'First Lady of Television', She Holds the Record for the ‘Longest TV Career by a Female’)
Birthdate: January 17, 1922
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: December 31, 2021
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Robin Williams(Actor & Comedian Best Known for His Roles in 'Mork & Mindy ', 'Popeye' and 'Good Will Hunting')
Birthdate: July 21, 1951
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: August 11, 2014
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: February 6, 1911
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: June 5, 2004
Birthdate: December 2, 1998
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 8, 2019
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Harrison Ford(One of The Highest-Grossing Actors in North America)
Birthdate: July 13, 1942
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Walt Disney(Pioneer of the American Animation Industry)
Birthdate: December 5, 1901
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 15, 1966
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Bill Murray(Actor & Comedian Known for His Deadpan Delivery)
Birthdate: September 21, 1950
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Ernest Hemingway(American Literary Icon Who Was Known for His Straightforward Prose & Use of Understatement)
Birthdate: July 21, 1899
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: July 2, 1961
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Dwyane Wade(Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played as a Shooting Guard)
Birthdate: January 17, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Birthdate: December 1, 1940
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 10, 2005
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Quincy Jones(Musician and Second Most Oscar-Nominated African American)
Birthdate: March 14, 1933
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthdate: October 5, 1902
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: January 14, 1984
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CM Punk(American Professional Wrestler and Retired Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: October 26, 1978
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Bobby Fischer(American Chess Grandmaster and the Eleventh World Chess Champion)
Birthdate: March 9, 1943
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: January 17, 2008
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John Mulaney(Stand-Up Comedian and Writer for the TV Show ‘Saturday Night Live’)
Birthdate: August 26, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Cindy Crawford(One of the Most Popular Supermodels During the 1980s and 1990s and a Ubiquitous Presence on Magazine Covers)
Birthdate: February 20, 1966
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: November 5, 1943
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: July 27, 2017
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Ludacris(Rapper & Actor Known for His Album ‘Incognegro’ and His Role in 'Fast & Furious' Series)
Birthdate: September 11, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Eddie Vedder(Musician, Songwriter, Lead Vocalist and Guitarist of the Rock Band ‘Pearl Jam’)
Birthdate: December 23, 1964
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Pat Sajak( Host of the American Television Game Show 'Wheel of Fortune')
Birthdate: October 26, 1946
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: August 26, 1970
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: October 4, 1923
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: April 5, 2008
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Birthdate: January 17, 1964
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Gillian Anderson
(Actress)
Birthdate: August 9, 1968
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Anthony Davis(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays as the Power Forward and Centre Positions)
Birthdate: March 11, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
Birthdate: December 10, 1957
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: September 3, 2012
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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John Belushi(Comedian, Actor and One of the Seven Original Cast Members of the Comedy Show 'Saturday Night Live')
Birthdate: January 24, 1949
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: March 5, 1982
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Wyatt Earp(American Lawman and Gambler Best Known for His Involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral)
Birthdate: March 19, 1848
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: January 13, 1929
Birthdate: March 23, 1953
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Chance the Rapper(Rapper Known for His Mixtapes "Acid Rap," "10 Day" and "Coloring Book")
Birthdate: April 16, 1993
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Bob Odenkirk(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Portrayal of ‘Saul Goodman’ in the Series ‘Breaking Bad’ and its Spin-Off, ‘Better Call Saul’)
Birthdate: October 22, 1962
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: March 13, 1972
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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William Holden(One of the Greatest Male Stars of Classical Hollywood Cinema)
Birthdate: April 17, 1918
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: November 12, 1981
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: October 4, 1988
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: May 21, 1952
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Kathryn Hahn(Best Known for Her Role as 'Lily Lebowski' in the NBC Crime Drama Series 'Crossing Jordan')
Birthdate: July 23, 1973
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Jennifer Hudson(Singer & Actress Known for Her Role in the Musical 'Dreamgirls')
Birthdate: September 12, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Miles Davis(Trumpeter and one of the Most Prominent Figures in the History of Jazz)
Birthdate: May 26, 1926
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: September 28, 1991
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Bernie Mac(Actor and Comedian Known for His TV Series ‘The Bernie Mac Show’)
Birthdate: October 5, 1957
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: August 9, 2008
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Rock Hudson(One of the Most Popular Movie Stars of His Time)
Birthdate: November 17, 1925
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: October 2, 1985
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Birthdate: June 28, 1966
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Keke Palmer(Best Known for Her Role in the Film ‘Akeelah and the Bee’ and the Sitcom 'True Jackson, VP')
Birthdate: August 26, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Bob Newhart(Actor and Comedian Known for His Deadpan and Slightly Stammering Delivery Style)
Birthdate: September 5, 1929
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Gina Rodriguez(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Jane Villanueva’ in the TV Series ‘Jane the Virgin’)
Birthdate: July 30, 1984
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: June 26, 1970
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: September 5, 1940
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: February 15, 2023
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: November 30, 1952
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Kiernan Shipka(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Sally Draper’ in the TV Series ‘Mad Men’)
Birthdate: November 10, 1999
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Ray Bradbury(One of the Most Celebrated 20th-Century American Writers Known for His Novel 'Fahrenheit 451')
Birthdate: August 22, 1920
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: June 5, 2012
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: January 13, 1976
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
