Famous People From Illinois - Celebrities Born In Illinois - page 26
Illinois has always been famous for being one of the most progressive states in the whole of America. Known for its abundance in natural resources, agriculture and small scale industries, Illinois has been a favorite among American citizens and immigrants alike. Many eminent personalities, who are popular globally, are born in the state of Illinois. Former American presidents Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama are natives of Illinois. Several chapters have been written in history books about the glorious life of Abraham Lincoln. His journey from a humble environment to the White House has not just inspired millions of people around the world, but also has been the subject of a biopic. Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, has been praised for being a great orator and initiatives such as ‘ObamaCare’. Acclaimed rapper and singer Kanye West as well as singer R. Kelly, are a few other famous people who belong to this American state. Several chapters have been written about the legendary Abraham Lincoln’s life. Here are other famous celebrities who hail from the state of Illinois.
Hillary Clinton, Ronald Reagan, CM Punk, Harrison Ford & Walt Disney are some of the celebrities who hail from Illinois.
The Most Famous People From Illinois | |||
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| Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
| Jessy Schram | January 15, 1986 | American | Jessy Schram is an American actress best known for her role in the series ‘Falling Skies.’ |
| Kaylyn Slevin | December 28, 2000 | American | Kaylyn Slevin is an American actress, dancer, model, and social media influencer |
| Mr. T | May 21, 1952 | American | Mr |
| Rosa Blasi | December 19, 1972 | American | Rosa Blasi is an American actress |
| Marcheline Bertrand | May 9, 1950 | American | Marcheline Bertrand was an American actress and humanitarian worker, best known as mother of Angelina Jolie |
| Wyatt Oleff | July 13, 2003 | American | Wyatt Oleff is an upcoming American actor |
| Ethan Cutkosky | August 19, 1999 | American | Check out all that you wanted to know about Ethan Cutkosky, the famous American child actor; his birthday, his family and personal life, fun trivia facts and more. |
| Corinna Kopf | December 1, 1995 | American | Corinna Kopf is an American Instagram model and vlogger |
| Toni Romiti | March 24, 1995 | American | Toni Romiti is an American singer known for her single ‘Nothin on Me’ |
| Ben Savage | September 13, 1980 | American | Ben Savage is an American actor, who has acted in several films, television serials, and plays |
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