Famous People From Kentucky - Celebrities Born In Kentucky - page 5

The Commonwealth of Kentucky or simply Kentucky is one of the four states declared as a commonwealth and is located in east south-central section of the United States of America. Commonly known as the ‘bluegrass state’, Kentucky enjoys a humid, subtropical climate and a Southern culture. Kentucky was originally a part of Virginia, before it branched out to be a separate state. Its largest city is Louisville and Frankfort is its capital of the state. It is internationally renowned for Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), horse racing, bluegrass music, coal and college basketball. Many world-famous individuals were born and brought up in the state of Kentucky. From the ravishing George Clooney to the bold Johnny Depp, many promising celebrities were born and raised in Kentucky, who have made it huge in different walks of life be it film, politics, music or academics. Jennifer Lawrence, Billy Ray Cyrus and Conrad Bachmann were born in the state of Kentucky. You will be surprised as to how many distinguished personalities have hailed from this state, keep reading to find out.

Jennifer Lawrence, Johnny Depp, Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad Ali & Boyd Holbrook are some of the celebrities who hail from Kentucky.

The Most Famous People From Kentucky

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Leanna DeckerAugust 31, 1991AmericanCheck out all that you wanted to know about Leanna Decker, the famous model & Instagram star; her career, personal life, trivia facts and lots more.
Clayton BushJune 8, 2000AmericanClayton Bush is an American football player
Ciara BravoMarch 18, 1997AmericanCiara Quinn Bravo is an American actress
Jim VarneyJune 15, 1949AmericanJames Albert Varney Jr
Brian LittrellFebruary 20, 1975AmericanBrian Littrell is an American singer known for his association with Backstreet Boys
Muhammad AliJanuary 17, 1942AmericanMuhammad Ali was a legendary boxer who became the first and only three-time lineal World Heavyweight Champion
Sean YoungNovember 20, 1959AmericanSean Young is an American actress who has worked with some of the top directors in Hollywood
Trace CyrusFebruary 24, 1989AmericanTrace Cyrus is a famous American musician, vocalist and guitarist
Michael Rainey JrSeptember 22, 2000AmericanCheck out all that you wanted to know about American actor, Michael Rainey jr; his age, birthday, personal & family life, career, achievements and some interesting facts.
Crystal GayleJanuary 9, 1951AmericanCrystal Gayle is a legendary country-pop singer from the USA
Wendell Berry

Wendell Berry

Wendell Berry is an American author famous for his writings on nature and ecology

AmericanAugust 5, 1934216 views

Baddiewinkle (Helen Ruth Van Winkle)

Check out all that you wanted to know about Baddiewinkle, the famous American Instagram Star; her birthday, her family and personal life, fun trivia facts and more.

AmericanJuly 18, 1928156 views

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon is a renowned American actor and musician

AmericanAugust 7, 1974127 views

Diane Sawyer

Diane Sawyer is an American interviewer, anchor, and television journalist

AmericanDecember 22, 1945158 views

Jim Varney

James Albert Varney Jr

AmericanJune 15, 1949662 views

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton was an American actor, singer, and musician

AmericanJuly 14, 1926194 views

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence is a well-known and successful Hollywood star

AmericanAugust 15, 1990177 views

Matt Bevin

Matthew Griswold "Matt" Bevin is a famous American politician and businessman who is the 62nd and current Governor of Kentucky

AmericanJanuary 9, 1967230 views

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was a legendary boxer who became the first and only three-time lineal World Heavyweight Champion

AmericanJanuary 17, 1942552 views