Famous People From Kansas
The state got its name from the American tribe who called themselves ‘Kansa’. The members of the tribe were the early inhabitants of Kansas, after which several European families started residing in this American state. Agriculture is widely practiced across Kansas and large amounts of Wheat, Corn and soybeans are produced every year. Apart from industrialization and agriculture, the state is also popular for being the hometown of several popular celebrities widely admired world over. Former American President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Actress Annette Bening, pilot Amelia Earhart and comedian Buster Keaton are a few distinguished personalities from Kansas. Dwight D Eisenhower isn’t just considered one of the best politicians of all time, but also a war veteran. Buster Keaton is undoubtedly one of the best comedians the world has seen since the legendary Charlie Chaplin. Keaton has also directed many films which have achieved cult statuses over the years. Scroll down to know the names of more celebrities were either born in Kansas or hailed from Kansas.
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1
Amelia Earhart(The First Female Aviator to Fly Solo Across the Atlantic Ocean)
Birthdate: July 24, 1897
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: January 5, 1939
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
2
Joe Walsh
(Singer and Guitarist Who Was Member of Three Successful Rock Bands: 'The Eagles', 'James Gang' & 'Ringo Starr’)
Birthdate: November 20, 1947
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
3
Barry Sanders(American Former Professional Football Player Who Played in the Running Back Position)
Birthdate: July 16, 1968
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
4
Buster Keaton(Comedian, Actor and Filmmaker Known for His Deadpan Expressions, Which Earned Him the Nickname ‘The Great Stone Face’)
Birthdate: October 4, 1895
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: February 1, 1966
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: July 16, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
6
Kirstie Alley(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Rebecca Howe’ in the TV Series ‘Cheers’)
Birthdate: January 12, 1951
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: December 5, 2022
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: December 1, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
8
Hattie McDaniel(Actress and Comedian Best Known for Her Role as ‘Mammy’ in the Film ‘Gone with the Wind’)
Birthdate: June 10, 1893
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: October 26, 1952
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: May 29, 1958
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
10
Dennis Hopper(Actor, Filmmaker and Photographer Best Known for His Films: ‘Easy Rider’, ‘Blue Velvet’ and ‘The Last Movie’)
Birthdate: May 17, 1936
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: May 29, 2010
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: June 22, 1960
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: March 24, 1944
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: April 15, 2018
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: September 9, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: September 17, 1951
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
15
Bob Dole(United States Senator from Kansas from 1969 to 1996)
Birthdate: July 22, 1923
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: December 5, 2021
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: May 30, 1943
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: September 23, 2020
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: January 15, 2004
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
18
Charlie Parker(Jazz Saxophonist & Developer of the 'Bebop' Style of Jazz)
Birthdate: August 29, 1920
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: March 12, 1955
19
Scott Foley(Actor and Director Known for His Roles in TV Series: ‘The Unit’, ‘Scrubs’, ‘Felicity’, and ‘Scandal’)
Birthdate: July 15, 1972
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: July 13, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: April 26, 1984
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: July 26, 1909
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: August 17, 1979
23
Charles Koch(American Billionaire Businessman, Chairman, and CEO of ‘Koch Industries’)
Birthdate: November 1, 1935
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthdate: May 29, 1961
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Ann Dunham(American Anthropologist and Mother of Former United States President, Barack Obama)
Birthdate: November 29, 1942
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: November 7, 1995
26
Jeff Probst(Producer and Host of the U.S Reality Television Show ‘Survivor’)
Birthdate: November 4, 1961
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: November 28, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
28
Joe Exotic
(Former Operator of G.W. Zoo)
Birthdate: March 5, 1963
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthdate: March 24, 1887
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: June 29, 1933
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: November 3, 1933
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: November 6, 1995
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: April 13, 1935
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: March 17, 2020
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
32
Martina McBride
(Singer-Songwriter)
Birthdate: July 29, 1966
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
33
Jordy Nelson
(American Football Player)
Birthdate: May 31, 1985
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Birthdate: August 14, 1954
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthdate: February 16, 1909
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: May 14, 1982
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
36
Walter Johnson
(American Professional Baseball player)
Birthdate: November 6, 1887
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: December 10, 1946
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
37
Dee Wallace
(actor, stage actor, television actor)
Birthdate: December 14, 1948
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: November 2, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
39
John Carmack
(Chief technology officer, Aerospace engineer, Programmer, Computer scientist)
Birthdate: August 20, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthdate: November 14, 1906
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: August 8, 1985
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
41
Michael Stevens(American Public Speaker, Educator, YouTuber, Editor, and Entertainer)
Birthdate: January 23, 1986
Sun Sign: Aquarius
42
Robert M. Gates
(Politician)
Birthdate: September 25, 1943
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthdate: December 27, 1953
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthdate: July 5, 1904
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: June 12, 1980
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: January 25, 1860
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: February 8, 1936
46
Taylor Armstrong
(Reality TV Personalities)
Birthdate: May 31, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
47
Billy Drago(Best Known for His Role as ‘Frank Nitti’ in the Film ‘The Untouchables’)
Birthdate: November 30, 1945
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: June 24, 2019
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
48
Robert Whittaker
(Australian Professional Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: December 20, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
49
W. Eugene Smith
(Photographer, Photojournalist, War photographer, Journalist)
Birthdate: December 30, 1918
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: October 15, 1978
Birthdate: May 19, 1934
Sun Sign: Taurus