Famous People From Montana
Montana is a state which is positioned in the Western region of the United States of America. It is referred to as ‘Big Sky Country’ and ‘The Treasure State’, although both of these names are not official names. Although it is 4th largest in size among the U.S. states, it is only 44th in population. With Helena as its capital and Billings as its largest city, Montana is a tourist destination to millions of travelers every year particularly its Glacier National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, and Yellowstone National Park. Numerous famous celebrities were born and brought up in the state of Montana. From upcoming actors to directors to musicians, Montana is home to individuals of diverse talents. From the animator and director Brad Bird to the popular daredevil Evel Knievel, many famous individuals were born in Montana. Actors such as Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Michelle Williams, Dana Carvery and so many more actors hail from Montana. The state has produced various legendary directors such as David Lynch and Brad Bird as well. Keep reading this list to know more celebrated personalities who are from Montana.
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David Lynch(Director Known for His Academy Award Nominated Films: ‘Blue Velvet’, ‘The Elephant Man' and 'Mulholland Drive')
Birthdate: January 20, 1946
Sun Sign: Aquarius
2
Gary Cooper(One of the Greatest Male Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema)
Birthdate: May 7, 1901
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: May 13, 1961
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
3
Michelle Williams(Best Known for Her Films: 'Brokeback Mountain', 'Blue Valentine' and 'My Week with Marilyn')
Birthdate: September 9, 1980
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: October 23, 1994
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
5
Phil Jackson(American Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played As a 'Power Forward')
Birthdate: September 17, 1945
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
6
Evel Knievel
(American Stunt Performer Known for His Motorcycle Kumps)
Birthdate: October 17, 1938
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: November 30, 2007
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
7
Dana Carvey(Best Known for His Work as a Cast Member on TV Show 'Saturday Night Live')
Birthdate: June 2, 1955
Sun Sign: Gemini
8
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
(Actor, Television actor)
Birthdate: October 22, 1975
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthdate: March 17, 1949
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
10
Tera Patrick(American Former Pornographic Actress and Model)
Birthdate: July 25, 1976
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
11
Myrna Loy
(Best Known for Her Role in the Film 'The Thin Man')
Birthdate: August 2, 1905
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: December 14, 1993
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
12
Jeannette Rankin(Feminist Politician & the First Woman to be Part of the US Congress and Only from Montana)
Birthdate: June 11, 1880
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: May 18, 1973
Birthdate: March 1, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
14
Sean O'Malley
(American Professional Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: October 24, 1994
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
15
Brad Bird(Film Director Best Known for his films 'The Incredibles' franchise and 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol')
Birthdate: August 24, 1957
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: September 12, 1985
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Birthdate: September 21, 1879
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: July 4, 1954
Birthdate: July 19, 1984
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
Birthdate: March 24, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
20
Joe Medicine Crow
(Native American Writer, Historian and War Chief of the Crow Nation)
Birthdate: October 27, 1913
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: April 3, 2016
21
Nicolette Larson
(Best known for her work in the late 1970s)
Birthdate: July 17, 1952
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: December 16, 1997
Birthdate: August 26, 1941
Sun Sign: Virgo
23
Steve Reeves
(American Professional Bodybuilder and Actor)
Birthdate: January 21, 1926
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: May 1, 2000
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
24
Rachel Dolezal
(Controversial Activist Known for Presenting Herself as a Black Woman Despite Having Been Born to White Parents)
Birthdate: November 12, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthdate: October 4, 1975
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthdate: August 27, 1916
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: October 19, 1994
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
27
Bobby Petrino
(American football coach)
Birthdate: March 10, 1961
Sun Sign: Pisces
28
Jess Lockwood
(American Professional Rodeo Cowboy Who Specialises in Bull Riding)
Birthdate: September 28, 1997
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: December 18, 1953
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
30
Dave Johnson
(Former Olympic Decathlete)
Birthdate: April 7, 1963
Sun Sign: Aries
31
Jim McElwain
(American Football Player, who is currently the Head Coach at Central Michigan University)
Birthdate: March 1, 1962
Sun Sign: Pisces
32
Keith Jardine
(American Actor and Retired Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: October 31, 1975
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: March 10, 1963
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: November 1, 1961
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
35
Constance Towers
(Actress)
Birthdate: May 20, 1933
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: June 4, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
37
Steve Bullock
(Politician)
Birthdate: April 11, 1966
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthdate: August 21, 1956
Sun Sign: Leo
39
Mike Lee
(American Professional Rodeo Cowboy)
Birthdate: June 11, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: July 28, 1934
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: February 24, 2018
41
Tommy Moe
(American Former Alpine Ski Racer)
Birthdate: February 17, 1970
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
42
Jerry Kramer
(American football player)
Birthdate: January 23, 1936
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Birthdate: July 9, 1975
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: July 31, 1958
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: March 6, 1986
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: December 11, 1941
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthdate: January 13, 1950
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: August 25, 1980
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
49
Jack Horner
(Paleontologist)
Birthdate: June 15, 1946
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthdate: March 7, 1977
Sun Sign: Pisces