Famous People from Louisiana

Antoine "Fats Domino" (1928 - ) Pianist, singer, and songwriter; born in New Orleans. Born in New Orleans, LA (217)

Tracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins (1962 - ) Is an American country music artist. Born in Springhill, LA (1246)

Louis Armstrong (1901 - 1971) Famous trumpet player and singer; considered by many to one of the best jazz musicians ever. Born in New Orleans, LA (213)

Geoffrey Beene (1927 - 2004) Fashion designer who founded Geoffrey Beene Inc. on 7th Avenue in Manhatten. His career spanned over 40 years before he died. Born in Haynesville, LA (216)

Truman Capote (1924 - 1984) Novelist made famous with Other Voices, Other Rooms and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Born in New Orleans, LA (214)

Patricia Davies Clarkson (1959 - ) Is an American actress. Born in New Orleans, LA (1247)

Vincent Coleman (1900 - 1971) Was an American stage and film actor of the silent film era of the late 1910s and early 1920s. Born in , LA (1248)

Harry Connick, Jr. (1967 - ) Is an American singer, actor, composer, and pianist. Connick has sold over 25 million albums worldwide. Born in New Orleans, LA (1242)

James Houston Davis (1899 - 2000) Better known as Jimmie Davis, was a noted singer of both sacred and popular songs who served two nonconsecutive terms as the 47th Governor of Louisiana (1944-1948 and 1960-1964). He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Born in Jackson Parish, LA (1245)

Michael DeBakey (1908 - ) Doctor that developed the first artificial heart. Born in Lake Charles, LA (215)

Ellen Lee DeGeneres (1958 - ) Is an American stand-up comedian, television host and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Born in Metairie, LA (1244)

Catherine Dent (1965 - ) Is an American actress who has starred in film and in television. Her first feature film was the 1994 movie Nobody's Fool. Born in Baton Rouge, LA (1243)

Bryant Gumbel (1948 - ) TV newscaster; famous for his job as co-anchor on The Today Show. Born in New Orleans, LA (221)

Al Hirt (1922 - ) Famous Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and bandleader. Born in New Orleans, LA (223)

Mahalia Jackson (1911 - 1972) Gospel singer made famous with "Move On Up a Little," the first million-selling gospel record. Born in New Orleans, LA (219)

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935 - ) Singer and pianist famous for songs like "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire". Born in Ferriday, LA (220)

Karl Malone (1963 - ) Utah Jazz Basketball Star; Known as the "Mail Man". Born in Bernice, LA (572)

Cokie Roberts (1943 - ) Journalist who cohosted This Week with Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts. Also a well-known, best-selling author. Born in New Orleans, LA (218)

Kordell Stewart (1972 - ) Football player for the NFL; He's played for the Pittsburg Steelers, the Chicago Bears, and the Baltimore Ravens. Born in Marrero, LA (222)