Famous People From Kansas - Celebrities Born In Kansas - page 4

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.

Harrison Ford, Ellie Kemper, Amelia Earhart, Buster Keaton & Bob Dole are some of the celebrities who hail from Kansas.

The Most Famous People From Kansas

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Colton HaynesJuly 13, 1988AmericanColton Haynes is an American actor, singer and model
Erin BrockovichJune 22, 1960AmericanErin Brockovich is an American environmental activist and legal clerk
Susan PompeoFebruary 1, 1965AmericanSusan Pompeo is the wife of U.S
Colby BrockJanuary 2, 1997AmericanCheck out all that you wanted to know about Colby Brock, the famous YouTuber; his birthday, his family, his girlfriend and personal life, fun trivia facts and more.
Kirstie AlleyJanuary 12, 1951AmericanKirstie Louise Alley is an accomplished and award-winning American actress, comedian and spokesmodel
Robert BallardJune 30, 1942AmericanDr
Ann DunhamNovember 29, 1942AmericanAnn Dunham was an American anthropologist and played a major role in the rural development of Indonesia
Maurice GreeneJuly 23, 1974AmericanMaurice Greene is a renowned American former track and field sprinter
Sam GolbachNovember 27, 1996AmericanCheck out all that you wanted to know about Sam Golbach, the famous American YouTuber & Viner; his birthday, his family and personal life, his girlfriends, fun trivia facts and more.
Cassandra PetersonSeptember 17, 1951AmericanCassandra Peterson is an American actress known for her vampish character Elvira
Sam Golbach

Sam Golbach

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AmericanNovember 27, 1996328 views

Cassandra Peterson

Cassandra Peterson is an American actress known for her vampish character Elvira

AmericanSeptember 17, 1951322 views

Vivian Vance

Vivian Vance was an American actress, best known for playing the role of Ethel Mertz in the long-running American sitcom ‘I Love Lucy.’ This biography profiles her childhood, family, personal life, career, etc.

AmericanJuly 26, 1909232 views

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper was an American actor, director photographer and artist

AmericanMay 17, 1936167 views

Ellie Kemper

Ellie Kemper is an American actress who is known for her comedic roles

AmericanMay 2, 1980151 views

Dennis Rader (BTK Killer)

Dennis Rader is an American serial killer also known as the BTK "Bind, Torture, Kill" Killer or the BTK Strangler

AmericanMarch 9, 1945223 views

Sam Brownback

Sam Brownback is an American politician and the 46th Governor of Kansas

AmericanSeptember 11, 1956146 views

Colby Brock

Check out all that you wanted to know about Colby Brock, the famous YouTuber; his birthday, his family, his girlfriend and personal life, fun trivia facts and more.

AmericanJanuary 2, 1997715 views

Gwendolyn Brooks

Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African-American poet to win the Pulitzer Prize

AmericanJune 7, 1917303 views

Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Louise Alley is an accomplished and award-winning American actress, comedian and spokesmodel

AmericanJanuary 12, 1951475 views