Famous People From Nebraska

Nebraska was the 37th region in the USA to be declared a state. The state is also famously known as ‘The Great American Desert’. Several books and internet sources have spoken in length about this American state. The state has also earned a place in the record books for several firsts and other interesting reasons. Nebraska has also produced several eminent personalities who are legends in their own right. Renowned businessman Warren Buffet, actors Marlon Brando and Henry Fonda, filmmaker Alexander Payne, legendary tennis star Andy Roddick as well as actress Hillary Swank are a few eminent personalities from this American state. Marlon Brando, who played the lead role in the iconic film ‘Godfather’, is considered an institution in acting. Warren Buffet, one of the richest entrepreneurs on earth has been in news for his philanthropic activities as well, apart from his business prowess. Hillary Swank has bagged two Academy Awards for her works in films like ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby’ respectively. Here are the names of a few other celebrities who hail from Nebraska.
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 1 
Malcolm X
(Major Figure of American Civil Rights Movement)
Malcolm X
116
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: May 19, 1925
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: February 21, 1965
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 2 
Warren Buffett
(Chairman & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway)
Warren Buffett
84
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: August 30, 1930
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 3 
Marlon Brando
(One of the Most Influential Actors of the 20th Century)
Marlon Brando
61
Birthdate: April 3, 1924
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: July 1, 2004
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Hilary Swank
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Brandon Teena’, a Transgender Man, in the Movie ‘Boys Don't Cry’)
Hilary Swank
38
Birthdate: July 30, 1974
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Henry Fonda
(American Actor Who Cultivated an Everyman Screen Image in Several Films Considered to be Classics)
Henry Fonda
15
Birthdate: May 16, 1905
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: August 12, 1982
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 6 
Fred Astaire
(The Greatest Dancer in Film History)
Fred Astaire
25
Birthdate: May 10, 1899
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: June 22, 1987
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Gerald Ford
(38th President of the United States (1974 - 1977))
Gerald Ford
64
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 14, 1913
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: December 26, 2006
 8 
Gabrielle Union
49
Birthdate: October 29, 1972
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Jojo Siwa
(American Youtube Dancer and Singer)
Jojo Siwa
316
Listed In: YouTubers
Birthdate: May 19, 2003
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 10 
Sting
(American Professional Wrestler)
Sting
16
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 20, 1959
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Andy Roddick
(Former World No. 1 Tennis Player)
Andy Roddick
14
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 30, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 12 
Terence Crawford
(Winner of Multiple World Championships in Three Weight Classes)
Terence Crawford
19
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 28, 1987
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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 13 
Ashley Graham
(Plus-size Model)
Ashley Graham
16
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: October 30, 1987
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 14 
Nick Nolte
(American Actor Best Known for His Films: ‘The Prince of Tides’, ‘Affliction’ and ‘Warrior')
Nick Nolte
18
Birthdate: February 8, 1941
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Montgomery Clift
11
Birthdate: October 17, 1920
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: July 23, 1966
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 16 
Elliott Smith
(American Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist)
Elliott Smith
33
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 6, 1969
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: October 21, 2003
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James Coburn
(Film and TV Actor)
James Coburn
13
Birthdate: August 31, 1928
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: November 18, 2002
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 18 
Larry the Cable Guy
(Stand-up comedian, Actor, Voice Actor)
Larry the Cable Guy
22
Birthdate: February 17, 1963
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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 19 
Jaime King
(Television actor, Film actor, Actor, Model)
Jaime King
18
Listed In:
Birthdate: April 23, 1979
Sun Sign: Taurus
 20 
Wade Boggs
(Baseball Player)
Wade Boggs
9
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 15, 1958
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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 21 
Nicholas Sparks
(Novelist Known for His Best-Selling Tales of Romance and Heartbreak Like 'The Notebook' & 'Dear John')
Nicholas Sparks
12
Birthdate: December 31, 1965
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 22 
Marg Helgenberger
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Catherine Willows’ in the TV Series ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’)
Marg Helgenberger
14
Birthdate: November 16, 1958
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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 23 
Bob Gibson
(American Professional Baseball Player)
Bob Gibson
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 9, 1935
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 24 
Andrew Rannells
(Actor)
Andrew Rannells
26
Birthdate: August 23, 1978
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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 25 
Dick Cavett
(Comedian & Former Talk Show Host Notable for His Conversational Style and In-depth Discussions)
Dick Cavett
15
Birthdate: November 19, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 26 
Jorge Garcia
(Actor and Comedian Known for His Role in the TV Series 'Becker' and 'Lost')
Jorge Garcia
11
Birthdate: April 28, 1973
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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 27 
Ted DiBiase
(Retired Professional Wrestler and One of the Greatest Villains in Pro-Wrestling History)
Ted DiBiase
12
Birthdate: January 18, 1954
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 28 
Charlie Munger
(Investor, Businessman and Vice Chairman of ‘Berkshire Hathaway’)
Charlie Munger
12
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: January 1, 1924
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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 29 
Alexander Payne
(Director)
Alexander Payne
7
Birthdate: February 10, 1961
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 30 
Robert Taylor
(Actor, Pilot)
Robert Taylor
4
Birthdate: August 5, 1911
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: June 8, 1969
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Max Baer
(American Boxer: Features on 'The Ring' Magazine's List of 100 Greatest Punchers of All Time)
Max Baer
13
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 11, 1909
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: November 21, 1959
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 32 
Ward Bond
(Actor)
Ward Bond
7
Birthdate: April 9, 1903
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: November 5, 1960
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Swoosie Kurtz
(Actress)
Swoosie Kurtz
12
Birthdate: September 6, 1944
Sun Sign: Virgo
 34 
Randy Meisner
(Retired American musician, singer, songwriter and founding member of the Eagles)
Randy Meisner
6
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 8, 1946
Sun Sign: Pisces
 35 
Dick Cheney
(46th Vice President of the United States (2001 - 2009))
Dick Cheney
44
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 30, 1941
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 36 
David Janssen
(Best Known for His Role as ‘Richard Kimble’ in the TV Series ‘The Fugitive’)
David Janssen
13
Birthdate: March 27, 1931
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: February 13, 1980
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 37 
Janine Turner
(Actress)
Janine Turner
7
Birthdate: December 6, 1962
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 38 
Moon Bloodgood
11
Birthdate: September 20, 1975
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 39 
Robert Taylor
(actor)
Robert Taylor
7
Birthdate: July 7, 1963
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 40 
Emily Kinney
(actor, musician, singer, stage actor, television actor)
Emily Kinney
5
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: August 15, 1985
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Lindsey Shaw
(Actress)
Lindsey Shaw
7
Birthdate: May 10, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 42 
Lucas Cruikshank
(YouTube Personality)
Lucas Cruikshank
19
Listed In: YouTubers
Birthdate: August 29, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 43 
Mina Kimes
(Journalist)
Mina Kimes
6
Birthdate: September 8, 1985
Sun Sign: Virgo
 44 
Anne Ramsey
(Actress)
Anne Ramsey
17
Birthdate: March 27, 1929
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: August 11, 1988
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 45 
Brandon Sanderson
(Epic Fantasy and Science-Fiction Writer Best Known for the 'Cosmere' Fictional Universe)
Brandon Sanderson
6
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: December 19, 1975
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 46 
Farrah Abraham
(American Reality Television Personality Best Known for Her Reality TV Shows ‘16 and Pregnant’ and ‘Teen Mom’)
Farrah Abraham
25
Birthdate: May 31, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 47 
Sean McDermott
(American football coach)
Sean McDermott
7
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 21, 1974
Sun Sign: Aries
 48 
Sandy Dennis
(Actress)
Sandy Dennis
6
Birthdate: April 27, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: March 2, 1992
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
 49 
Gary Anderson
(Scottish Professional Darts Player)
Gary Anderson
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 22, 1970
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 50 
Grover Cleveland Alexander
(Baseball Player)
Grover Cleveland Alexander
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 26, 1887
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: November 4, 1950