Topeka has produced a number of well-known actresses, political leaders, poets and several other personalities from other spheres. Our list of famous people from Topeka includes Annette Bening, Lois Smith, Charles Curtis, Gwendolyn Brooks, Samantha Smith, and many others.

Famous People Born In Topeka

Annette BeningAnnette Bening
29 May 1958, American
Actress
Lois SmithLois Smith
03 November 1930, American
Actress

Charles CurtisCharles Curtis
25 January 1860, American
Former Vice President of the United States

Gwendolyn BrooksGwendolyn Brooks
07 June 1917, American
Poet

Samantha SmithSamantha Smith
11 September 1993, American
Actress

Megan Phelps-RoperMegan Phelps-Roper
31 January 1986, American
Religious activist
Samantha SmithSamantha Smith
29 June 1972, American
Actress

Shirley Phelps-RoperShirley Phelps-Roper
31 October 1957, American
Lawyer

Pat RobertsPat Roberts
20 April 1936, American
Political Leader

Aaron DouglasAaron Douglas
26 May 1899, American
Painter
Linda BrownLinda Brown
14 March 1939, American
Author

Brandon AdamsBrandon Adams
22 August 1979, American
Actor