Famous People Born In Indianapolis

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Brendan Fraser
(Best Known for His Role as 'Rick O'Connell' in 'The Mummy' Film Trilogy)
Brendan Fraser
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Birthdate: December 3, 1968
Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Brendan Fraser is the quintessential comical action hero of Hollywood. As a result of the stunts performed by him in movies, he has had to undergo many surgeries, including a laminectomy and partial knee replacement. He is also a successful amateur photographer and serves on the board of directors for a non-profit humanitarian organization called FilmAid International.

 2 
David Letterman
(Television Host and Producer Best Known for His Long-Running Talk Show ‘Late Show with David Letterman’)
David Letterman
45
Birthdate: April 12, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries

Starting off as a radio weatherman, David Letterman has come a long way. He has been the longest-serving American late-night talk-show host and ranked 45th on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list. He later dabbled in production, with hit sitcoms such as Everybody Loves Raymond.

 3 
Kurt Vonnegut
(Writer Known For His Satirical and Darkly Humorous Novels)
Kurt Vonnegut
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 11, 1922
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: April 11, 2007

Science-fiction author Kurt Vonnegut is best remembered for the novel Slaughterhouse-Five, which became a New York Times bestseller. The Hugo Award-winner had also fought against the Germans in World War II and expressed his anti-war and atheist views through his works, which also include short stories, plays, and autobiographical works.  

 4 
Adam Lambert
(Singer-Songwriter Known for His Dynamic Vocal Performances)
Adam Lambert
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: January 29, 1982
Sun Sign: Aquarius

American singer-songwriter and actor, Adam Lambert, serves as an inspiration to the LGBTQ community; he became the first openly gay musician to top the U.S. Billboard 200 charts with the release of his second studio album Trespassing. Also a well-known philanthropist, Adam Lambert helps raise money for various charitable causes.

 5 
John Green
(Author, Vlogger)
John Green
82
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: August 24, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
John Green soared to fame with his bestselling novel The Fault in Our Stars, which was turned into a movie. His other notable works include the novels Paper Towns and Looking for Alaska. Also a prominent YouTuber, he manages the channel Vlogbrothers and has co-founded the educational channel Crash Course.
 6 
Mike Epps
(Known for His Roles in Films ‘Next Friday’,’ The Hangover’ and 'The Hangover Part III')
Mike Epps
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Birthdate: November 18, 1970
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer, Mike Epps, is a man with multiple talents. He began his career performing stand-up comedy and branched out into acting soon after.  As an actor, he gained fame for playing Day-Day Jones in the film Next Friday and its sequels. He is a controversial person and has been accused of assaulting a fellow comedian.

 7 
Kennedy Montgomery
(Political Commentator and the Host of 'Kennedy' on the ‘Fox Business Network’)
Kennedy Montgomery
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Birthdate: September 8, 1972
Sun Sign: Virgo
Political commentator and host Lisa Kennedy Montgomery, began her career as MTV VJ “Kennedy” on the alternative rock shows 120 Minutes and Alternative Nation. She has authored two books and has also hosted Fox network shows such as Kennedy and Outnumbered. She has also been a panelist on The Five.
 8 
Dan Quayle
(Former Vice President of the United States)
Dan Quayle
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: February 4, 1947
Sun Sign: Aquarius

The 44th vice president of the US, Dan Quayle officially visited 47 countries, establishing strong international ties with most countries, during his vice presidency. In 1999, he joined a private-equity firm named Cerberus Capital Management and continues to play an important role as the chairman of its Global Investments division.

 9 
Gordon Hayward
(Basketball player)
Gordon Hayward
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 23, 1990
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
 10 
Trevor Jackson
23
Birthdate: August 30, 1996
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 11 
Jane Pauley
(TV Host)
Jane Pauley
26
Birthdate: October 31, 1950
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 12 
Colton Underwood
(American Reality Television Personality and Former Professional Football Player)
Colton Underwood
14
Birthdate: January 26, 1992
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Reality star Colton Underwood has previously been a footballer for Illinois State and NFL teams such as the San Diego Chargers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Oakland Raiders. He later soared to fame with shows such as The Bachelorette and The Bachelor. He is associated with medical charity foundations, too.
 13 
Andrew East
(American Football Player)
Andrew East
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 17, 1991
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 14 
George Hill
(Basketball player)
George Hill
10
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 4, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 15 
Eric Gordon
(Basketball player)
Eric Gordon
8
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 25, 1988
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 16 
Connie Booth
(Actress, Psychotherapist)
Connie Booth
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Birthdate: January 31, 1944
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Connie Booth is best known as Polly Sherman from the series Fawlty Towers. She was also seen in the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail and the series Monty Python's Flying Circus. She also appeared on stage. After retiring from acting, she began working as a psychotherapist in London.
 17 
Jason Whitlock
(Journalist)
Jason Whitlock
9
Birthdate: April 27, 1967
Sun Sign: Taurus
 18 
Dwane Casey
(Basketball coach, Basketball player)
Dwane Casey
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 17, 1957
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 19 
Steve Burton
8
Birthdate: June 28, 1970
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 20 
Terry McLaurin
(American football player)
Terry McLaurin
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 15, 1995
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 21 
Ryan Murphy
(Screenwriter)
Ryan Murphy
8
Birthdate: November 9, 1965
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 22 
Abraham Benrubi
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Birthdate: October 4, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
 23 
Babyface
(record producer, singer-songwriter, musician, actor, singer)
Babyface
8
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 10, 1959
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 24 
Marc Summers
(Writer)
Marc Summers
2
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 11, 1951
Sun Sign: Scorpio
 25 
Clifton Webb
(Film actor, Singer)
Clifton Webb
2
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: November 19, 1889
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: October 13, 1966
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 26 
Wes Montgomery
(Musician)
Wes Montgomery
8
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 6, 1923
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: June 15, 1968
 27 
Trista Sutter
(TV Personality)
Trista Sutter
2
Birthdate: October 28, 1972
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 28 
Kyle Guy
(Basketball player)
Kyle Guy
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 11, 1997
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 29 
Caleb Swanigan
(Basketball player)
Caleb Swanigan
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 18, 1997
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'9" (206 cm)
 30 
Marjorie Main
(Actress)
Marjorie Main
4
Birthdate: February 24, 1890
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: April 10, 1975
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 31 
Mike Woodson
(Basketball coach, Basketball player)
Mike Woodson
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 24, 1958
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 32 
Jake Short
(Actor)
Jake Short
8
Birthdate: May 30, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 33 
Mark Warner
(United States Senator from Virginia and Former Governor of Virginia)
Mark Warner
3
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 15, 1954
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 34 
Drew Lynch
(Comedian)
Drew Lynch
7
Listed In: YouTubers
Birthdate: 1991
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 35 
Zack Martin
(American football player)
Zack Martin
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 20, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 36 
John Hiatt
(Singer)
John Hiatt
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: August 20, 1952
Sun Sign: Leo
 37 
Ted Stevens
(Former President pro tempore of the United States Senate)
Ted Stevens
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 18, 1923
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: August 9, 2010
 38 
Keke Wyatt
(Singer)
Keke Wyatt
4
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: March 10, 1982
Sun Sign: Pisces
 39 
Marjorie Wallace
(American Actress, Television Host and Model)
Marjorie Wallace
2
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: January 23, 1954
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 40 
Freddie Hubbard
(Trumpeter)
Freddie Hubbard
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: April 7, 1938
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: December 29, 2008
 41 
Peter Lupus
(American Bodybuilder and Actor)
Peter Lupus
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 17, 1932
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 42 
Maria Cantwell
(Political Consultant)
Maria Cantwell
1
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: October 13, 1958
Sun Sign: Libra
 43 
Courtney Lee
(Basketball player)
Courtney Lee
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 3, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 44 
Oscar Charleston
(Former Baseball Player Center fielder)
Oscar Charleston
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 14, 1896
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: October 5, 1954
 45 
Michael Graves
(Architect)
Michael Graves
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Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: July 9, 1934
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: March 12, 2015

Michael Graves was an American architect, educator, and designer. He is credited with influencing many architectural movements, such as Postmodernism, New Classicism, and New Urbanism. Recognized as one of America's most prolific and prominent architects of the 20th century, Michael Graves was honored with several prestigious awards including the National Medal of Arts and the AIA Gold Medal.

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Richard Lugar
(States Senator)
Richard Lugar
2
Birthdate: April 4, 1932
Sun Sign: Aries
 47 
Allan Bloom
(Philosopher)
Allan Bloom
2
Birthdate: September 14, 1930
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: October 7, 1992
 48 
Jeff Teague
(Basketball Player)
Jeff Teague
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 10, 1988
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 49 
George McGinnis
(Basketball player)
George McGinnis
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 12, 1950
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
 50 
T. J. Yates
(American football player, Coach)
T. J. Yates
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 28, 1987
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)