List of people from Louisiana
State flag of Louisiana Location of Louisiana in the U.S. map The following are notable people who were either born, raised, or have lived for a significant period of time in the American state of Louisiana .
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Mark Abraham (born 1953), state representative for Calcasieu Parish , effective 2016; incoming state senator, 2020; Lake Charles businessmanDanneel Ackles (born 1979), actress, model, One Life to Live One Tree Hill Friends with Benefits Supernatural Bert A. Adams (1916–2003), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Vernon Parish (1956–68)Bryan Adams (born 1963), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Jefferson Parish Jamar Adcock (1917–1991), politician and bankerJoe Adcock (1927–1999), major league baseball player from Coushatta Trace Adkins (born 1962), singer-songwriter originally from Sarepta Joe W. Aguillard (born 1956), president of Louisiana College (2005–14)Kermit Alexander (born 1941), NFL player; president of NFL Players Association (1971–72)Robert Alford (born 1988), cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons David Allen (born 1945), productivity consultant, author of Getting Things Done August Alsina (born 1992), singerWilliam Alston (1921–2009), philosopherJacques Amans (1801–1888), neoclassical portrait artistBarry Jean Ancelet (born 1951), folkloristAndy Anders (born 1956), state representative from Concordia Parish David Andrews (born 1952), actor, Gordon Cresswell on JAG Phil Anselmo (born 1968), singer-songwriter, Pantera George Arceneaux (1928–1993), judgeScott Arceneaux Jr. (Born 1989), musician; member of rap duo Suicideboys Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin (1915–2007), musicianAmédé Ardoin Amédé Ardoin (1898–1942), musicianChris Ardoin (born 1981), musicianSean Ardoin Sean Ardoin (born 1969), musicianLouis Armstrong Louis Armstrong (1901–1971), musician and entertainerJeff Arnold (born 1967), politicianDaniel F. Ashford (1879–1929), politician and planter Evelyn Ashford (born 1957), Olympic sprint championElizabeth Ashley (born 1939), actress, films and television's Evening Shade Nnamdi Asomugha (born 1981), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles James Benjamin Aswell (1869–1931), US Representative and college president D. J. Augustin (born 1987), point guard for the Chicago Bulls Lisa Aukland (born 1957), professional bodybuilder and powerlifterLonnie O. Aulds (1925–1984), politicianRay Authement (1928–2020), longest-serving public university president in the United States; president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1974–2008)The Axeman (fl. 1918–1919), serial killer Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock (1915–1987), speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1952–56) and lieutenant governor (1960–72)
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Bri (Briana Babineaux) (born 1994), musicianJ. S. Bacon (1858–1939), former state representative from Webster ParishBoosie Badazz (born 1982), rapperLarry Bagley (born 1949), state representative for DeSoto ParishAmari Bailey (born 2004), NBA basketball player[ 1] Richard Baker (born 1948), former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 6th congressional district Scott Baker (born 1981), starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins Christine Balfa Christine Balfa (born 1968), musicianDewey Balfa Dewey Balfa (1927–1992), fiddlerGeorge Ballas (1925–2011), inventor of the string trimmer Fredo Bang (born 1996), rapperLarry S. Bankston (born 1951), politician; son of Jesse BankstonEdwards Barham (1937–2014), first Republican elected to Louisiana state senate since Reconstruction (1976–80)Mack Barham (1924–2006), Judge of the Louisiana Supreme Court Danny Barker (1909–1994), singer-songwriter, musician, writerTaylor Barras (born 1957), Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives , effective January 11, 2016Amy Coney Barrett Amy Coney Barrett (born 1972), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Regina Barrow (born 1966), state representative for East and West Baton Rouge parishes (since 2005)Dave Bartholomew (1918–2019), musician, composer, promoter Brandon Bass (born 1985), power forward for the Boston Celtics Bryan Batt (born 1963), actor, Sal Romano on Mad Men Arnaz Battle (born 1980), wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers J. D. Batton (1911–1981), sheriff of Webster Parish (1952–64)Carl W. Bauer (1933–2013), politicianRalph Norman Bauer (1899–1963), politicianHazel Beard (born 1930), mayor of Shreveport (1990–94)P. G. T. Beauregard (1818–1893), general, inventorSidney Bechet Sidney Bechet (1897–1959), musicianOdell Beckham Jr. (born 1992), wide receiver for the New York Giants Lottie Beebe (born 1953), politician and educatorGeoffrey Beene (1927–2004), fashion designerClyde F. Bel Jr. (c. 1932–2014), businessman and stare representative for Orleans ParishDemetress Bell (born 1984), offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles V. J. Bella (born 1927), state legislator and fire marshalE. J. Bellocq (1873–1949), photographerJudah P. Benjamin (1811–1884), U.S. Senator , Confederate cabinet member, lawyer in Great BritainMichael Bennett (born 1985), defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks Sherman A. Bernard (1925–2012), politicianLouis Berry (1914–1998), civil rights attorney from Alexandria Johnny Berthelot (born 1951), politicianB.G. (born 1980), rapper , musicianJoseph A. Biedenharn (1866–1952), entrepreneur, first to bottle Coca-Cola ; settled in Monroe in 1913Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville Bienville (Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne) (1680–1767), French colonial governor, founder of New Orleans Robert Billiot (born 1953), state representative for Jefferson Parish (since 2008)Birdman (born 1969), rapper and record executiveStuart Bishop (born 1975), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Lafayette Morton Blackwell (born 1939), Louisiana Republican political activist, since relocated to Virginia Brian Blade (born 1970), award-winning, Grammy-nominated, jazz musician, bandleader, conductorNewton C. Blanchard (1849–1922), governor of Louisiana (1904–08); U.S. senator (1894–97)Terrence Blanchard (born 1962), musician, composerGovernor Kathleen Blanco Kathleen Blanco (1942–2019), Governor of Louisiana (2004–08)Alexander Boarman (1839–1916), politicianWalter Boasso (born 1960), politician, businessmanHale Boggs (1914–1972), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district Lindy Boggs (1916–2013), wife of Hale Boggs and his successor in Congress, Ambassador to the VaticanThomas Hale Boggs Jr. (1940–2014), lawyer and lobbyist, son of Hale and Lindy BoggsWilliam Benton Boggs (1854–1922), first mayor of Plain Dealing (1890); state senator for Bossier and Webster parishes (1908–16)Brandon Bolden (born 1990), running back for the New England Patriots Buddy Bolden (1877–1930), musician, "inventor of jazz"(?)Skip Bolen (fl. 1980s–2010s), photographerJames E. Bolin (1914–2002), former state representative; former district court judge; retired appeal court judgeGeorge Washington Bolton (1841–1931), state representative and Speaker of the Louisiana House from Alexandria George W. Bond (1891–1974), president of Louisiana Tech University (1928–36)James Booker (1939–1983), musicianCurtis Boozman (1898–1979), state representative from Natchitoches ParishGuy Bordelon (1922–2002), Navy flying ace during the Korean War Ken Bordelon (born 1953), former New Orleans Saints linebackerCalvin Borel (born 1966), jockey, winner of 2007, 2009 and 2010 Kentucky Derby Pierre Bossier (1797–1844), first U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district (1843–44)Savannah Smith Boucher (born 1943), actressSherry Boucher (born 1945), actressMacKenzie Bourg (born 1992), singer-songwriter and contestant on American Idol season 15 Charles Boustany (born 1956), US Representative Denise Boutte (born 1982), model, actress, Meet the Browns John Boutté John Boutté (born 1958), jazz singerShirley D. Bowler (born 1949), state representative Jimmy Boyd (fl. 1940s–1950s), state representative for Bossier Parish 1944–1952Betsy Vogel Boze (born 1953), University President at Kent State University Stark Campus Harley Bozeman (1891–1971), politician, journalist, and historianHenry Braden (1944–2013), African-American politicianTerry Bradshaw Terry Bradshaw (born 1948), Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback , Fox television commentatorElward Thomas Brady Jr. (c. 1926–2007), politicianThomas "Bud" Brady (1938–2011), politicianMike Branch (born 1968), politician and commercial pilot Tim Brando (born 1956), CBS Sports announcerCarl A. Brasseaux (born 1951), historian and educatorRyan Brasseaux (born 1976), musicologistWellman Braud (1891–1966), musicianDonna Brazile Donna Brazile (born 1959), author, professor, political analyst for the Democratic Party Delvin Breaux (born 1989), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints John Breaux (born 1944), U.S. Senator Marc Breaux (1924–2013), directorSara "D-D" Breaux (born 1953), former gymnastics coachTim Breaux (born 1970), former professional basketball playerPhanor Breazeale (1858–1934), U.S. Representative Owen Brennan (1910–1954), restaurateur, Brennan's in New OrleansRick Brewer (born 1956), president of Louisiana College in Pineville since 2015Reid Brignac (born 1986), shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays Pat Brister (1946–2020), Republican politicianPoppy Z. Brite (born 1967), writerChris Broadwater (born 1972), politicianClifford Cleveland Brooks (1886–1944), politicianLawrence Brooks (1909–2022), supercentenarian , World War II U.S. Army veteranOverton Brooks (1897–1961), U.S. Representative, 1937–1961Jared Brossett (born 1982), New Orleans politicianEdwin S. Broussard (1870–1934), U.S. senator, 1921–1933Jeffery Broussard (born 1967), zydeco musicianMarc Broussard (born 1982), singer-songwriterRobert F. Broussard (fl. 1890s–1910s), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district 1897–1915 and U.S. senator 1915–1918Campbell Brown (born 1968), journalistChad M. Brown (born 1970), state representative for Iberville and Assumption parish es, effective January 2016Dee Brown (1908–2002), novelist, historian, author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee Kalani Brown (born 1997), player in the Israeli Female Basketball Premier League Markel Brown (born 1992), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League H. Rap Brown H. Rap Brown (born 1943), black activist imprisoned in Georgia Henry Newton Brown Jr. (born 1941), state appeals court chief judgeJ. Marshall Brown (1924–1995), politicianSharon Brown (fl. 1960s), 1961 Miss USA Terry R. Brown (fl. 2010s–2020s), state representative from Grant Parish since 2012Tom Brown (1888–1958), musicianTroy E. Brown (born 1971), former member of the Louisiana State Senate from Assumption ParishRoy Brun (born 1953), state representative and judge from Caddo Parish Stanley Brundy (born 1967), basketball playerGeorge Brunies (1902–1974), musicianC.L. Bryant (born 1956), African-American Baptist minister and conservative talk show host over KEEL radio in ShreveportSherri Smith Buffington (born 1966), politicianGeorge E. Burch (1910–1986), cardiologist and Tulane Medical School professorJames Lee Burke (born 1936), crime novelist, born in Texas, raised in LouisianaPaul Burke (1926–2009), actor: Naked City Twelve O'Clock High The Thomas Crown Affair James Burton (born 1939), guitarist
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George Washington Cable George Washington Cable (1844–1925), writerJefferson Caffery (1886–1974), US ambassador; cousin of Patrick T. Caffery and Donelson Caffery Patrick T. Caffery (1932–2013), US Representative; cousin of Jefferson Caffery and grandson of Donelson Caffery Donelson Caffery (1835–1906), US Senator; grandfather of Patrick T. Caffery Chris Cagle (born 1968), country music artistBurl Cain (born 1942), warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary (since 1995)Etienne J. Caire (1868–1955), Republican candidate for governor of Louisiana in 1928 against Huey P. Long George A. Caldwell (1892–1966), building contractor; designed twenty-six public buildings in LouisianaRiemer Calhoun (1909–1994), state senator from DeSoto and Caddo parishes (1944–52)Bill Callegari (born 1941), member of the Texas House of Representatives from Harris County ; native of Avoyelles ParishJorrick Calvin (born 1987), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles Foster Campbell (born 1947), politicianWilliam Derwood Cann Jr. (1919–2010), World War II lieutenant colonel; mayor of Monroe (1978–79)Billy Cannon Billy Cannon (1937–2018), football player for LSU , Heisman Trophy winnerJulie Cantrell Julie Cantrell (born 1973), authorJoseph Cao (born 1968), former U.S. representative ; lawyerTruman Capote (1924–1984), writer, author of In Cold Blood Breakfast at Tiffany's Lindsey Cardinale (born 1985), American Idol Kitty Carlisle (1910–2007), entertainer and television personality; married to playwright Moss Hart Thomas G. Carmody (born 1961), state representative Edward M. Carmouche (1921–1990), politicianLiz Carmouche (born 1984), mixed martial arts fighterPaul Carr (1934–2006), actorJoseph "Bébé" Carrière (1908–2001), la la and Cajun musicianLane Carson (born 1947), first Vietnam War veteran to serve in Louisiana House of Representatives Gary Carter Jr. (born 1974), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the Algiers neighborhood in New Orleans, effective 2016Robby Carter (born 1960), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for East Feliciana, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa parishes, 1996–2008 and since 2016James Carville (born 1944), political consultant and television commentatorTommy Casanova (born 1950), football player, ophthalmologist , politicianBill Cassidy (born 1957), U.S. representative , physicianDon Cazayoux (born 1964), politicianOliver Celestin (born 1981), football safety playerLeonard J. Chabert (c. 1932–1991), politicianMarty J. Chabert (born c. 1956), politicianNorby Chabert (born 1976), politicianTina Chandler (born 1974), IFBB professional bodybuilderPokey Chatman (born 1969), basketball player, WNBA head coachClifton Chenier Clifton Chenier (1925–1987), Zydeco musicianClaire Chennault (1893–1958), aviator, generalJimmy Childress (1932–2015), state and national championship high school football coachJay Chevalier (1936–2019), singerMonnie T. Cheves (1902–1988), educator and state legislatorKate Chopin Kate Chopin (1851–1904), authorPhilip Ciaccio (1927–2015), state representative, New Orleans City Council member, state circuit judge 1982–1998Ben Claassen III (born 1978), illustrator and comics artist , DIRTFARM Morris Claiborne (born 1990), cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys William C. C. Claiborne (1775–1817), first US Governor of Louisiana Ryan Clark (born 1979), safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers Clem S. Clarke (1897–1967), oilman and politician from ShreveportPatricia Clarkson (born 1959), Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actressSally Clausen (born 1945), university president and commissioner of higher educationThomas G. Clausen (1939–2002), last elected Louisiana state superintendent of educationMichael Clayton (born 1982), wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers A.C. "Ace" Clemons Jr. (1921–1992), first Republican state senator since Reconstruction ; switched parties in 1970Bill Cleveland (1902–1974), Crowley real estate developer and member of both houses of Louisiana state legislature (1944–64); defeated for third term in state Senate in 1964 by Edwin EdwardsVan Cliburn (1934–2013), classical pianistGeorge Henry Clinton – politicianCarl B. Close (1907–1980), politicianAndrei Codrescu Andrei Codrescu (born 1946), authorJames E. Cofer (born 1949), president of University of Louisiana at Monroe, 2002–2010J. Frank Colbert (1882–1949), politicianLuther F. Cole (1925–2013), state representative and associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court Hamilton D. Coleman (1845–1926), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district (1889–1991)Vincent Coleman (1901–1971), actorLa'el Collins (born 1993), offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys Landon Collins (born 1994), safety for the New York Giants Tazzie Colomb (born 1966), IFBB professional female bodybuilder and powerlifterMarshall Colt (born 1948), actorAmie Comeaux (1976–1997), country singerWard Connerly (born 1939), political activist, businessman, and former University of California Regent Harry Connick Jr. Harry Connick Jr. (born 1967), musician, entertainer, actorHarry Connick Sr. (1926–2024), district attorney , singerPatrick Connick (born 1961), politicianJohn R. Conniff (1874–1957), educatorCharlie Cook (born 1953), political analystJohn Cooksey (born 1941), US Representative Donnie Copeland (born 1961), Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives ; Pentecostal pastor in North Little Rock , native of Monroe, LouisianaCharles C. Cordill (1845–1916), politicianDaniel Cormier Daniel Cormier (born 1979), UFC fighter and Olympic freestyle wrestler Lance Cormier (born 1980), relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays Jeff Cox (born 1962), judgeRobert Crais (born 1953), crime novelistOliver Crane (born 1998), rowerClifford Ann Creed (born 1938), pro golferScott Crichton (born 1954), state district court judge in ShreveportGreg Cromer (born 1958), state representative from St. Tammany Parish Brenham C. Crothers (1905–1984), politicianJohn David Crow (1935–2015), football player and coach, born in Union ParishMarvin T. Culpepper (1908–1970), politicianCharles Milton Cunningham (1877–1936), educator, lawyer, newspaperman, politicianMilton Joseph Cunningham (1842–1916), state representative and state senator; state attorney general (1884–88 and 1892–1900)Cupid (born 1982), R&B singerCurrensy (born 1981), rapperJoseph T. Curry (1895–1961), politician; planter Israel "Bo" Curtis (1932–2012), African-American politician from AlexandriaJacob Cutrera (born 1988), middle linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars
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Casey Daigle (born 1981), former MLB pitcherMike Danahay (born 1957), state representative for Calcasieu Parish (since 2008)Stormy Daniels (born 1979), porn actress, stripperJay Dardenne (born 1954), former state senator, Louisiana secretary of state, and lieutenant governor (since 2010); candidate for governor (2015)George W. D'Artois (1925–1977), Shreveport public safety commissioner (1962–76)Buster Davis (born 1985), wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers Edwin Adams Davis (1904–1994), historianGlen Davis (born 1986), power forward and center for LSU and the Los Angeles Clippers Jackson B. Davis (1918–2016), attorney and former state senatorJimmie Davis Jimmie Davis (1899–2000), singer, Governor of Louisiana Seth Davis (musician) Seth Davis (musician) (born 1979), professional drummer, published writer, philosopher, philanthropistWillie Davis (1934–2020), Hall of Fame defensive end for the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers Keyunta Dawson (born 1985), defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts Jay Dean (born 1953), mayor of Longview , Texas, 2005–15; incoming Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives , effective 2017; reared in OpelousasCleveland Dear (1888–1950), politicianMichael E. DeBakey (1908–2008), pioneering cardiovascular surgeon Jefferson J. DeBlanc (1921–2007), World War II fighter pilot and flying ace , recipient of the Medal of Honor Edmond Dede (1827–1903), musician, composerEllen DeGeneres Ellen DeGeneres (born 1958), comedian, actress, television personalityGeno Delafose Geno Delafose (born 1971), zydeco musicianJohn Delafose (1939–1994), zydeco musicianJoe Delaney (1958–1983), running back for Northwestern State University and for the Kansas City Chiefs ; died saving children from swimming holeJake Delhomme Jake Delhomme (born 1975), quarterback for University of Louisiana at Lafayette and for Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII David Dellucci (born 1973), MLB outfielder , played primarily with the Arizona Diamondbacks Numa T. Delouche (1888–1965), state representative from Natchitoches Parish (1944–48)George Dement (1922–2014), politicianTim Dement (born 1958), amateur boxer who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics James L. Dennis (born 1936), judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ; former judge of the Louisiana Supreme Court ; former state representativeCatherine Dent (born 1965), actress, Danni Sofer on The Shield Natalie Desselle-Reid (born 1967), actressLurita Doan (born 1958), Administrator of the General Services Administration under President George W. Bush James Dobson (born 1936), evangelical Christian author, psychologist, founder of Focus on the Family William Joseph "Bill" Dodd (1909–1991), politicianJames R. Domengeaux (1907–1988), U.S. representative; French language cultural activistRonald Dominique (born 1964), serial killer Fats Domino Fats Domino (1928–2017), musicianCaroline Dormon Caroline Dormon (1888–1971), naturalist , horticulturist , promoter of Kisatchie National Forest Glenn Dorsey (born 1985), defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers Lorenzo Doss (born 1994), cornerback for the Denver Broncos Cat Doucet (1899–1975), sheriff Early Doucet (born 1985), wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals Michael Doucet (born 1951), fiddlerDonna Douglas Donna Douglas (born 1933–2015), actress, The Beverly Hillbillies C. H. "Sammy" Downs (1911–1985), member of both houses of the Louisiana legislature from Rapides ParishGil Dozier (1934–2013), Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry (1976–80)Dee D. Drell (born 1947), U.S. district judge in Alexandria R. Harmon Drew Sr. (1916–1995), city judge, state representativeRichard Maxwell Drew (1822–1850), judge and state representativeClyde Drexler (born 1962), basketball player, University of Houston , NBA and U.S. Olympic team, member of Basketball Hall of Fame John Malcolm Duhé Jr. (born 1933), retired state court, U.S. district, and appellate court judge from New Iberia and LafayetteChris Duhon (born 1982), NBA point guard David Duke (born 1950), former state representative , former Ku Klux Klansman Lance Dunbar (born 1990), running back for the Dallas Cowboys Warrick Dunn (born 1975), NFL running back Mark Duper (born 1959), Miami Dolphins wide receiver Adrian G. Duplantier (1929–2007), U.S. District Judge and former state senator from Orleans Parish Jay Duplass (born 1973), film directorGilbert L. Dupré (1858–1946), politician from St. Landry ParishH. Garland Dupré (1873–1924), politicianChampion Jack Dupree Champion Jack Dupree (c. 1909 –1992), boxer , musicianChad Durbin (born 1977), MLB pitcher Joey Durel (born 1953), mayor of Lafayette (since 2004)Stanwood Duval (born 1942), federal judge in New Orleans Wilbur Dyer (1907–1985), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Rapides Parish (1974–80)W.E. "Bill" Dykes (1925–2015), politician
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Richard Eastham (1916–2005), actorWilliam C. Edenborn (1848–1926), railroad magnate, steel industrialist, inventorRick Edmonds (born 1956), state representative for East Baton Rouge Parish; Baptist ministerMike Edmonson (born 1958), superintendent of the Louisiana State Police (since 2008)Edwin Edwards Edwin Edwards (1927–2021), Governor of Louisiana John Bel Edwards John Bel Edwards (born 1966), Governor of Louisiana Lavar Edwards (born 1990), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys Ronnie Edwards (c. 1952–2016), Baton Rouge politicianTroy Edwards (born 1977), football playerCharles Wheaton Elam (1866–1917), politicianJoseph Barton Elam Sr. (1821–1885), politicianAllen J. Ellender (1890–1972), Member of Congress , United States Senator and President Pro Tem of the SenateFrank Burton Ellis (1907–1969), politicianFaye Emerson (1917–1983), actressJulie Emerson (born 1988), state representative for Lafayette and St. Landry parishesE. D. Estilette (1833–1919), politician from St. Landry ParishAlbert Estopinal (1845–1919), politicianJames R. Eubank (1914–1952), lawyer and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Rapides ParishJohn D. Ewing (1892–1952), newspaper executive
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Jamie Fair (born 1946), former state representative Reid Falconer (born 1956), state representative for St. Tammany Parish, effective 2016Ralph Falsetta (1914–1999), politician from Ascension ParishAlan Faneca (born 1976), NFL offensive guard, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Rick L. Farrar – state representative from Rapides Parish Dillon Farrell (born 1990), center for the San Francisco 49ers Clarence Faulk (1909–2010), publisher, broadcaster, businessman from Ruston Kevin Faulk (born 1976), New England Patriots running back , LSU Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk Marshall Faulk (born 1973), Hall of Fame running back , television commentatorTrev Faulk (born 1981), St. Louis Rams linebacker William C. Feazel (1895–1965), interim U.S. Senator in 1948; former state representative from Ouachita Parish Lionel Ferbos (1911–2014), jazz musician from New OrleansJimmy Field (born 1940), Louisiana Public Service Commissioner (1996–2012)Cleo Fields Cleo Fields (born 1962), politicianT. T. Fields (1912–1994), politicianDavid Filo (born 1966), co-founder of Yahoo! Olaf Fink (1914–1973), educator and state senator for Orleans Parish 1956–1972Jimmy Fitzmorris (1921–2021), politician, lieutenant governor Sean Patrick Flanery (born 1965), actorJohn C. Fleming (born 1952), U.S. representative ; medical doctor Dan Flores (born 1948), historian of the American West D. J. Fluker (born 1991), offensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers John Folse (born 1946), chef and restaurateurCanray Fontenot Canray Fontenot (1922–1995), fiddlerJerry Fontenot (born 1966), assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers Mary Alice Fontenot (1910–2003), authorMike Fontenot (born 1980), second baseman for the San Francisco Giants Elizabeth Erny Foote (born 1953), judgeCheryl Ford Cheryl Ford (born 1981), WNBA playerFaith Ford (born 1964), actressFrankie Ford (1939–2015), singerC. B. Forgotston (1945–2016), state government watchdogBarbara Forrest (born 20th century), philosopher and prominent critic of the intelligent design movement Matt Forte (born 1985), running back for the Chicago Bears Ezola B. Foster (1938–2018), conservative political activist, writer, and politicianMike Foster (1930–2020), Governor of Louisiana Murphy J. Foster (1849–1921), Governor of Louisiana Pete Fountain Pete Fountain (1930–2016), musicianMike Francis (born 1946), businessman, Republican former state party chairmanKeith Frank (born 1972), zydeco musicianPreston Frank (born 1947), zydeco musicianTillman Franks (1920–2006), country musician and managerAnthony Freeman (1988–2018), Catholic religious and authorMannie Fresh Mannie Fresh (born 1974), record producer, musicianJ. Isaac Friedman (1877–1949), state representative and state senator from Natchitoches ParishLeon Friedman (1886–1948), state representative from Natchitoches Parish (1932–40)W. C. Friley (1845–1911), educator and Baptist clergymanLawrence T. Fuglaar (1895–1972), state representative from Rapides Parish (1948–52); drowning victimHoffman Franklin Fuller (born 1932), professor emeritus at Tulane University Law School , authority on tax lawSamuel B. Fuller Samuel B. Fuller (1905–1988), founder and president of the Fuller Products Company , publisher of the New York Age Pittsburgh Courier Henry L. Fuqua (1865–1926), Governor of Louisiana (1924–26, his death)J. B. Fuselier (1901–1975), Cajun musician from Oberlin, LouisianaMike Futrell (born 1960), politician
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Ernest J. Gaines Ernest J. Gaines (1933–2019), authorRandal Gaines (born 1955), African American; lawyer; educator; state representative for St. Charles and St. John the Baptist parishes (since 2012)Daniel F. Galouye (1920–1976), science fiction writerCount Bernardo de Gálvez (1746–1786), Spanish governor; viceroy of New Spain John Sidney Garrett (1921–2005), former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Claiborne ParishJim Garrison (1921–1992), former New Orleans district attorney ; later a state judgeRobert T. Garrity Jr. (born 1949), former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Jefferson ParishKevin Gates (born 1986), rapperChad Gaudin (born 1983), MLB pitcher Tim Gautreaux (born 1947), authorRandall Gay (born 1982), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints Johnny Giavotella (born 1987), second baseman for the Los Angeles Angels Philip H. Gilbert (1870–1932), politician; former lieutenant governorMickey Gilley (born 1936), musician; singer; nightclub ownerDavid 'Bo' Ginn (1951–2006), state senator or Morehouse Parish (1980–88)George Girard (1930–1957), musicianHap Glaudi (1912–1989), New Orleans sports journalistEdgar Godbold (1879–1952), president of Louisiana College (1942–51)H. N. Goff (1910–1978), state representative from Rapides Parish (1952–56)Victor Gold (1928–2017), journalist and political consultantJohn Goodman (born 1952), actorCletis Gordon (born 1982), cornerback for the United Football League's Florida Tuskers Stephen Gostkowski (born 1984), placekicker for the New England Patriots Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829–1869), pianist; composerLucille May Grace (1900–1957), first woman in statewide elected office as register of state landsShirley Ann Grau (1929–2020), writerWebster "Webbie" Gradney Jr. (born 1985), rapper Danny Granger (born 1983), small forward for the Philadelphia 76ers Todd Graves (born 1972), entrepreneur and founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Veleka Gray (born 1951), actress; writer; producerDouglas D. "Doug" Green (born c. 1950), politicianHoward Green (born 1979), nose tackle for the Green Bay Packers BenJarvus Green-Ellis (born 1985), running back for the New England Patriots Thomas A. "Tom" Greene (born 1948), former state senator John Grenier (1930–2007), Republican politician in Alabama ; born in New OrleansGrits Gresham (1922–2008), sportsman ; journalistJ. D. Grey (1906–1985), clergymanRobert Groves (born 1948), sociologist; Director of the United States Census Bureau under U.S. President Barack Obama Anthony Guarisco Jr. (born 1938), politicianDudley A. Guglielmo (1909–2005), insurance commissioner Dick Guidry (1929–2014), politician; businessman from Lafourche Parish Greg G. Guidry (born 1960), member of the Louisiana Supreme Court Richard Guidry (1949–2008), advocate of French language in LouisianaRon Guidry Ron Guidry (born 1950), Cy Young Award -winning pitcher for the New York Yankees Brandon Guillory (born 1985), businessmanElbert Guillory (born 1944), politicianG. Earl Guinn (1912–2004), president of Louisiana College (1951–75)Bryant Gumbel (born 1948), television journalistGreg Gumbel (born 1946), sportscaster Buddy Guy Buddy Guy (born 1936), blues musician
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Elvin Hayes Son House Billy Hagan (1932–2007), NASCAR owner and racer, businessmanRichard T. Haik (born 1950), United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana Ted Haik (born 1945), politicianJeff Hall (born 1951), state representative for Rapides Parish (since 2015)Joe Hall , la la and Cajun musicianPike Hall Jr. (1931–1999), judge from ShreveportRusty Hamer (1947–1990), child actorHenry E. Hardtner (1870–1935), lumberman, conservationist , politician, founder of Urania John Spencer Hardy (1913–2012), lieutenant general in the United States Air Force Paul Jude Hardy (born 1942), state senator , secretary of state, lieutenant governor Robert Harling (born 1951), playwright, screenwriter and film director, wrote Steel Magnolias Winsor Harmon (born 1963), actor, The Bold and the Beautiful Lance Harris (born 1961), state representativeWill Harris (born 1984), relief pitcher for the Houston Astros Damon Harrison (born 1988), nose tackle for the New York Giants Joe Harrison (born c. 1952), state representative Ryan Harrison (born 1992), professional tennis playerLeonard R. "Pop" Hataway (born 1939), former sheriff of Grant Parish
Torrence "Lil Boosie" Hatch (born 1982), rapper Jason Hatcher (born 1982), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys Kenny Havard (born 1971), politicianElvin Hayes (born 1945), Hall of Fame basketball playerHunter Hayes (born 1991), country singerRufus D. Hayes (1913–2002), first state insurance commissioner, East Baton Rouge Parish district attorney and judge, Democratic state chairman
William Wright Heard (1853–1926), governor of Louisiana (1900–04)Bobby Hebert (born 1960), New Orleans Saints quarterback known as "Cajun Cannon"Felix Edward Hébert (1901–1979), journalist, politicianPaul M. Hebert (1907–1977), judge, Louisiana State University Law Center dean Troy Hebert (born 1966), politicianLee Hedges (born 1929), champion football coach in ShreveportTalmadge L. Heflin (born 1940), former member of the Texas House of Representatives Marie Alice Heine (1858–1925), first American Princess of Monaco Betty Heitman (1929–1994), Republican politicianDavid Heitmeier (born 1961), state senator for Orleans Parish (since 2008); optometrist Francis C. Heitmeier (born 1950), former state senator for Orleans Parish; lawyer and lobbyistKnute Heldner (1875–1952), impressionist artistLillian Hellman (1905–1984), playwright and screenwriterDevery Henderson (born 1982), wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints Lloyd Hendrick (1908–1951), Shreveport lawyer and state senator for DeSoto and Caddo parish es (1940–48)Ellis Henican (born 1958), journalist, commentator , talk show hostJeff Hennessy (1929–2014), trampoline coachLeigh Hennessy , world champion gymnast and movie stuntwomanShelley Hennig (born 1987), actress, Days of Our Lives Charlie Hennigan (1935–2017), football player Gilbert Franklin Hennigan (1883–1960), politicianCameron Henry (born 1974), politicianClarence "Frogman" Henry (born 1937), singer, musicianGloria Henry (1923–2021), actress, CBS 's Dennis the Menace Bob Hensgens (born 1955), state representativeGeorge Herriman (1880–1944), Krazy Kat cartoonist Louis Herthum (born 1956), actor, Murder, She Wrote Jacob Hester (born 1985), fullback for the San Diego Chargers Emma Churchman Hewitt (1850–1921), writer, journalistW. W. Hicks (1843–1925), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Webster Parish (1900–04)Andrew Higgins (1886–1952), shipbuilder , industrialist Clay Higgins (born 1961), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district , beginning 2017Stephanie Hilferty (born 1985), state representative for Orleans and Jefferson parishes since 2016Kenny Hill (born 1958), NFL defensive back Corey Hilliard (born 1985), offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions Quin Hillyer (born 1964), columnist and editorDonald E. Hines (1933–2019), politician and physicianWalker Hines (born 1984), state representative from Orleans ParishAl Hirt (1922–1999), musicianValarie Hodges (born 1955), politicianMelvin L. Holden (born 1952), first African-American mayor of Baton Rouge Cheryl Holdridge (1944–2009), actorTrindon Holliday (born 1986), wide receiver and return specialist for the New York Giants Earl Holliman (born 1928), actorHarry Hollins (1932–1989), state representative for Calcasieu Parish 1964–1980Paul Hollis (born 1972), state representative from St. Tammany Parish Clyde C. Holloway (1943–2016), former US Representative ; member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission Ben F. Holt (1925–1995), politicianJay F. Honeycutt (born 1937), former director of the Kennedy Space Center Russel L. Honoré (born 1947), general during Hurricane Katrina reliefDodie Horton (born 1956), state representative for Bossier Parish , effective 2016Son House (1902–1988), blues singer and guitaristTJ House (born 1989), pitcher for the Cleveland Indians Alton Hardy Howard (1925–2006), co-founder of Howard Brothers Discount Stores ; gospel songwriterJaye Howard (born 1988), nose tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs V. E. Howard (1911–2000), Church of Christ clergyman, founder of radio International Gospel Hour W. L. "Jack" Howard (1921–2004), mayor of Monroe and partner of Howard Brothers Discount StoresArlene Howell (born 1939), Miss USA 1958 and actress: Bourbon Street Beat Jerry Huckaby (born 1941), US Representative Jefferson D. Hughes III (born 1952), associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2013William Clark Hughes (1868–1930), Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1926–28); Bossier Parish farmerMelvin Hunt (born 1969), assistant coach of the Dallas Mavericks Clementine Hunter (c. 1886–1988), folk artist Jeffrey Hunter (1926–1969), actorMarcus Hunter (born 1979), politicianCarolyn Huntoon (born 1940), scientistMike "Pete" Huval (born c. 1956), politician
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George W. Jack (1875–1924), federal judgeWellborn Jack (1907–1991), state representative from Caddo Parish (1940–64)Whitfield Jack (1906–1989), Shreveport attorney and United States Army colonel in World War II and United States Army Reserve major general Donte Jackson (born 1995), NFL cornerback John M. Jackson (born 1950), actor, JAG Lisa Jackson (born 1962), administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under Barack Obama Mahalia Jackson Mahalia Jackson (1911–1972), gospel singer Randy Jackson (born 1955), guitarist and lead singer of rock band Zebra Randy Jackson Randy Jackson (born 1956), musician, entrepreneur, television personalityTyson Jackson (born 1986), defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons Brandon Jacobs (born 1982), running back for the New York Giants Angie Jakusz (1980–2021), Contestant on Survivor: Palau Bradie James (born 1981), linebacker for the Houston Texans Antawn Jamison (born 1976), NBA player for the Los Angeles Lakers Rajarsi Janakananda (1892–1955), former president of the Self-Realization Fellowship JayDaYoungan (1998–2022), rapperLemuel Jeanpierre (born 1987), center for the Seattle Seahawks Patrick O. Jefferson (born 1968), state representative for Bienville, Claiborne, and Lincoln parishes (since 2012); lawyer in ArcadiaEddie Jemison (born 1963), actor, Hung Bruce Almighty Ocean's Eleven T. J. Jemison T. J. Jemison (1918–2013), clergyman and organizer of the Baton Rouge bus boycott Faith Jenkins (born 20th century), attorney, legal commentator, Miss Louisiana 2000Mykel Shannon Jenkins (born 1969), actor, The Bold and the Beautiful Woody Jenkins (born 1947), politician, newspaper publisherBobby Jindal (born 1971), Governor of Louisiana Ronnie Johns (born 1949), politicianAndrew R. Johnson (1856–1933), state senator and mayor of Homer ; named Ashland , LouisianaAvery Johnson (born 1965), NBA player and coachBernette Joshua Johnson (born 1943), Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2013; associate justice, 1994–2013Bill Johnson (1872–1972), jazz musicianDamaris Johnson (born 1989), wide receiver and punt returner for the Philadelphia Eagles Dan Johnson Dan Johnson – American religious leader and politician (1960–2017)[ 2] Mike Johnson (born 1972), U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017; former state representative and constitutional attorney from Bossier ParishQuinn Johnson (born 1986), fullback for the Green Bay Packers Toya Johnson (born 1983), actressJohn Bennett Johnston Jr. (born 1932), U.S. Senator (1972–97); lobbyist (since 1997); state senator (1968–72); state representative (1964–68)Charlie Joiner Charlie Joiner (born 1947), former NFL wide receiver, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Bert Jones (born 1951), football quarterback, LSU and NFL's Baltimore Colts Chad Jones (born 1988), safety for the New York Giants Deion Jones (born 1994), linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons Donnie Jones (born 1980), punter for the Philadelphia Eagles Dub Jones (1924–2024), NFL and AAFC running back Edgar Jones (born 1984), linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs Jacoby Jones (born 1984), wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens Perry Jones III (born 1991), player for the Oklahoma City Thunder Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones (1905–1982), president and baseball coach at Grambling State University (1936–77)Henderson Jordan (1896–1958), Bienville Parish sheriff , in posse that ambushed Bonnie and Clyde Michael I. Jordan (born 1956), Professor at University of California, Berkeley , researcher in machine learning and artificial intelligenceJ. E. Jumonville Jr. (born 1942), state senator and horse breeder from Pointe Coupee ParishJuvenile (born 1975), rapper
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Kelly Keeling (born 1966), singer-songwriter from Houma Perry Keith (1847–1935), politicianWilliam P. Kellogg (1830–1918), Member of Congress ; Governor; United States Senator Iris Kelso (1926–2003), New Orleans journalistBolivar E. Kemp (1871–1933), U.S. representative (1925–33)Bolivar Edwards Kemp Jr. (1904–1965), Louisiana Attorney General (1948–52)John Neely Kennedy (born 1951), Louisiana State Treasurer Robert F. Kennon (1902–1988), Governor of Louisiana (1952–56)Doug Kershaw (born 1936), musician, singerSammy Kershaw (born 1958), musician; singer; candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Ernie K-Doe (1936–2001), singer; billed himself as the "Emperor of the Universe"DJ Khaled (born 1975), record producer; radio personality; DJ; record label executiveSalman Khan (born 1976), Founder and CEO of Khan Academy Nat G. Kiefer (1939–1985), state senator from New Orleans Catherine D. Kimball (born 1945), retired chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court Claude King (1923–2013), country singer-songwriter; known for "Wolverton Mountain "Earl King (1934–2003), musicianRalph E. King (1902–1974), physician; state senator from Franklin ParishEdith Killgore Kirkpatrick (1918–2014), music educator; former member of Louisiana Board of Regents Mark Klein (born 1993), singerNeil Haven Klock (1896–1978), sugar planter; politician from Rapides ParishJeannette Knoll (born 1943), associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court Jesse Monroe Knowles (1919–2006), politician; survivor of the Bataan Death March during World War II
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John LaBruzzo (born 1970), politicianEddie Lacy (born 1990), running back for the Green Bay Packers Oliver Lafayette (born 1984), basketball playerEd Lafitte (1886–1971), baseball playerJean Lafitte (c. 1780 – c. 1826), blacksmith ; pirate David LaFleur (born 1974), former NFL playerEric LaFleur (born 1964), attorney and politicianGreg LaFleur (born 1958), former NFL playerJoseph Verbis Lafleur (1912–1944), Roman Catholic priest of the Military Ordinariate of the United States during World War IIVanessa Caston LaFleur , attorney and politicianJuan LaFonta (born 1972), former state representative for Orleans Parish and New Orleans lawyerPapa Jack Laine (1873–1966), bandleaderMaxie Lambright (1924–1980), football coachDorothy Lamour (1914–1996), actressJulius Lamperez (1920–1999), musicianKatherine LaNasa (born 1966), actress, Judging Amy Bennett Landreneau (born 1947), Major General in the Army National Guard, and Adjutant General of Louisiana, 1997–2011Mary Landrieu Mary Landrieu (born 1955), US Senator Mitch Landrieu (born 1960), politicianMoon Landrieu (born 1930), judge, politicianAli Landry Ali Landry (born 1973), actress; model; Miss USA (1996)Jarvis Landry (born 1992), wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins Jeff Landry (born 1970), politicianLisa Landry (born 1977), comedianNancy Landry (born 1962), politicianEric Laneuville (born 1952), actor; television director, St. Elsewhere Room 222 Nick LaRocca (1889–1961), self-proclaimed "inventor of jazz "John Larroquette (born 1947), actorHank Lauricella (1930–2014), football player; state senatorMarie Laveau (c 1794 – c. 1881), Voodoo priestessTheodore K. Lawless (1892–1971), dermatologist, medical researcher, and philanthropistLadislas Lazaro (1872–1927), politicianClaude "Buddy" Leach (born 1934), politician; businessmanLead Belly Lead Belly (1885–1949), musicianRonald Leary (born 1989), guard for the Dallas Cowboys Dudley J. LeBlanc (1894–1971), politician; businessman; made a fortune in the patent medicine Hadacol Fred S. LeBlanc (1897–1969), politicianSamuel A. LeBlanc I (1886–1955), lawyer; state representative; state court judge; grandfather of Sam A. LeBlanc III Conway LeBleu (1918–2007), state representative for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes, 1964–88Richard Leche (1898–1965), Governor of Louisiana Rosie Ledet Rosie Ledet (born 1971), musicianJoseph E. LeDoux (born 1949), neuroscientist David Lee (born 1943), football playerHarry Lee (1932–2007), Jefferson Parish sheriff Rory Lee (born 1949), president of Louisiana College (1997–2004)Keith Lehr (born 1963), two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, born and resides in Bossier CityIry LeJeune (1928–1955), musicianJohn A. Lejeune (1867–1942), Marine Corps generalDon Lemon Don Lemon (born 1966), journalist and television anchor; host of CNN Newsroom Elmore Leonard (1925–2013), crime and western novelist; born in New OrleansJim Leslie (1937–1976), journalist; advertising executive; assassinated in Baton RougeJared Leto Jared Leto (born 1971), actor; lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars Shannon Leto (born 1970), drummer of the alternative rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars , occasional actorZachary Levi (born 1980), actor, Less than Perfect Chuck Jerry Lee Lewis (1935–2022), musicianKeenan Lewis (born 1986), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints Michael Lewis (born 1960), author; financial journalist ; Moneyball The Blind Side Patrick Lewis (born 1991), center for the Seattle Seahawks Rashard Lewis (born 1979), forward for the Orlando Magic Lil Wayne Lil Wayne (born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.), rapperColeman Lindsey (1892–1968), politicianMeghan Linsey (born 1985), musician, singer/songwriter, and contestant on The Voice season 8 F. A. Little Jr. (born 1936), judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Little Walter (1930–1968), blues harmonica playerNate Livings (born 1982), guard for the Dallas Cowboys Bob Livingston (born 1943), Member of Congress (1977–99)Edward Livingston (1764–1836), Member of Congress ; United States Secretary of State Lloyd (born 1986), contemporary R&B and hip hop artistBennie Logan (born 1989), nose tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles Earl Long Earl Kemp Long (1895–1960), Governor of Louisiana (1939–40, 1948–52 and 1956–60)George S. Long (1883–1958), US Representative Gerald Long (born 1944), Republican state senator from Natchitoches ; only elected Republican official of the Long family Huey Long Huey Pierce Long Jr. (1893–1935), Governor of Louisiana ; US Senator Jimmy D. Long (1931–2016), politicianRussell Long (1918–2003), US Senator Speedy O. Long (1928–2006), US Representative ; district attorney from La Salle Parish Professor Longhair Professor Longhair (1918–1980), musicianJohn L. Loos (1918–2011), historianJoseph Lopinto (born c. 1976), state representative from Jefferson Parish Morris Lottinger Jr. (born c. 1938), politicianMorris Lottinger Sr. (1902–1978), politicianLance Louis (born 1985), offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts Aaron Loup (born 1987), relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays Bobby Lowther (1923–2015), only two-sport (basketball and track and field) All-American at Louisiana State University (1946)Cornelius Lucas (born 1991), offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions Robert L. Lynn (1931–2020), president of Louisiana College 1975–1997Ted Lyons (1900–1986), Hall of Fame baseball player
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Mack (born 1972), politicianAnthony Mackie (born 1979), actor, Million Dollar Baby The Hurt Locker Captain America Magic Sam (1937–1969), blues music pioneerJohn Maginnis (1948–2014), journalist; authorMikie Mahtook (born 1989), outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays Karl Malone Karl Malone (born 1963), Hall of Fame basketball player, mainly with the Utah Jazz Jeff Mangum (born 1970), musician; founder of Neutral Milk Hotel Robert "Bob" Mann (born 1958), journalist, historianArchie Manning (born 1949), former New Orleans Saints quarterback ; father of Eli, Cooper and PeytonCooper Manning (born 1974), television personality; brother of Eli and PeytonEli Manning Eli Manning (born 1981), New York Giants quarterback ; son of Archie Manning ; brother of Peyton and CooperPeyton Manning Peyton Manning (born 1976), retired Denver Broncos quarterback ; son of Archie Manning ; brother of Eli and CooperTommy Manzella (born 1983), shortstop for the Colorado Rockies "Pistol" Pete Maravich (1947–1988), basketball player, LSU and NBA Hall of Famer Paul Mares (1900–1949), musicianAnna Margaret (born 1996), singerAngélica María Angélica María (born 1944), Mexican actress and singerRobert M. Marionneaux (born 1968), politicianBranford Marsalis (born 1960), musicianDelfeayo Marsalis (born 1965), trombonistEllis Marsalis Jr. (1934–2020), musician; educatorEllis Marsalis Sr. (1908–2004), poultry farmer; jazz musician; hotelier; civil rights activist Jason Marsalis (born 1977), percussionistWynton Marsalis Wynton Marsalis (born 1961), musicianLeonard Marshall (born 1961), former defensive end , primarily for the New York Giants Samuel W. Martien (1854–1946), planter ; politicianJarell Martin Jarell Martin (born 1994), basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Danny Martiny (born 1951), politicianRod Masterson (1945–2013), actorTyrann Mathieu (born 1992), free safety and cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals Vance McAllister (born 1974), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 5th congressional district Jay McCallum (born 1960), justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court; former state representative for Lincoln and Union parishesJames T. McCalman (1914–1977), state senator from Claiborne and Bienville parishes (1960–64)Todd McClure (born 1977), center for the Atlanta Falcons John McConathy (1930–2016), professional basketball player and educatorMike McConathy (born 1955), basketball coach at Northwestern State University since 1999; son of John McConathyBilly McCormack (1928–2012), Southern Baptist clergyman; national director of the Christian Coalition of America Jim McCrery (born 1949), US Representative Sidney McCrory (1911–1985), Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry (1956–60)Jack McFarland (born 1969), state representative from Winn Parish, effective 2016Eugene McGehee (1928–2014), state legislator; judge; from East Baton Rouge ParishTim McGraw Tim McGraw (born 1967), country musician; actorJohn McKeithen (1918–1999), Governor of Louisiana (1964–72)W. Fox McKeithen (1946–2005), Louisiana secretary of state (1988–2005)Charles E. McKenzie (1896–1956), U.S. representativeBaylus Benjamin McKinney (1886–1952), Christian singer-songwriterJoe McKnight (born 1988), tailback for the New York Jets A. J. McNamara (1936–2014), state representative; U.S. District Judge from Jefferson ParishGil Meche (born 1978), MLB pitcherLeon C. Megginson (1921–2010), LSU professor noted for his clarifying statements about Darwinism D.L. Menard D. L. Menard (1932–2017), Cajun musician from Erath Adah Isaacs Menken (1835–1868), actressEmile Meyer (1910–1987), actorJerome Meyinsse (born 1988), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Quintin Mikell (born 1980), safety for the St. Louis Rams Lizzie Miles (1895–1963), singerWade Miley (born 1986), relief pitcher for the Houston Astros Larry Miller (born 1936), musician and accordion makerRoderick Miller (1924–2005), politician; lawyerMaster P Master P " Miller (born 1967), musician; actor; record producer; athlete Fred H. Mills Jr. (born 1955), politician, pharmacist, bankerJordan Mills (born 1990), offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears Newt V. Mills (1899–1996), U.S. representativePaul Millsap (born 1985), power forward for the Utah Jazz Alexander Milne (1742–1838), businessman; slave trader ; philanthropistBarkevious Mingo (born 1990), outside linebacker for the New England Patriots H. Lane Mitchell (1895–1978), Shreveport commissioner of public works (1934–68)RJ Mitte (born 1992), actor, Walt Jr. on Breaking Bad Beth Mizell (born 1952), state senator for St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes since 2016Randy Moffett (born 1947), educatorBill Monroe (1920–2011), journalist, host of Meet the Press Greg Monroe (born 1990), center for the Detroit Pistons Billy Montgomery (born 1937), politician; former educatorLittle Brother Montgomery (c. 1906–1985), musicianChris Mooney (born 1977), journalist and authorCleo Moore (1923–1973), actress (1950s)Danny Roy Moore (1925–c. 2020), state senator from Claiborne Parish (1964–68)Ellen Bryan Moore (1912–1999), Register of State Lands; captain in Women's Army Corps during World War IIMewelde Moore (born 1982), running back for the Indianapolis Colts W. Henson Moore (born 1939), US Representative Jackie Moreland (1938–1971), professional basketball playerAaron Morgan (born 1988), outside linebacker and defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cecil Morgan (1898–1999), state legislator; led the impeachment forces against Huey Pierce Long Jr. ; executive with Standard Oil Company ; dean of Tulane University Law School Elemore Morgan Jr. (1931–2008), landscape painter and photographerLewis L. Morgan (1876–1950), U.S. representative; gubernatorial runoff candidate (1944)Oliver Morgan (1933–2007), R&B singerDutch Morial (1929–1989), judge; mayor of New Orleans Sergio Rossetti Morosini (born 1953), Diplomat, Artist, Author; 1975 Honorary Louisiana State SenatorCynthia Hedge-Morrell (born 1947), member of the New Orleans City Council Jean-Paul Morrell (born 1978), New Orleans lawyer and member of both houses of the Louisiana State LegislatureJay Morris (born 1958), state representative from Ouachita and Morehouse parishesdeLesseps Morrison Jr. (1944–1996), state representative from Orleans ParishdeLesseps S. "Chep" Morrison (1912–1964), mayor of New Orleans ; ambassador to the Organization of American States ; three-time gubernatorial candidateLogan Morrison (born 1987), outfielder and first baseman for the Seattle Mariners Morgus the Magnificent – fictional horror host (1950s–1980s)Paul Morphy (1837–1884), world chess championGarrett Morris (born 1937), actor and comedian, Saturday Night Live Isaac Edward Morse (1809–1866), Attorney General of Louisiana ; US Member of Congress [ 3] Jelly Roll Morton Jelly Roll Morton (1890–1941), musician; composer; self-proclaimed "inventor of jazz "Alicia Morton (born 1987), actressAlexander Mouton (1804–1885), Governor; United States Senator Jonas Mouton (born 1988), linebacker for the San Diego Chargers Bernhard Müller (1788–1834), colonizerW. Spencer Myrick (1913–2001), state legislator from West Carroll Parish
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Ray Nagin (born 1956), mayor of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina ; convicted felonKevin Naquin , Cajun accordionistOliver F. Naquin (1904–1989), United States Navy admiralEdward F. Neild (1884–1955), architect; from ShreveportEd Nelson (1928–2014), actor, Peyton Place Aaron Neville Aaron Neville (born 1941), singerArthel Neville (born 1962), anchor for Fox News Drake Nevis (born 1989), defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys Josephine Louise Newcomb (1816–1901), philanthropist (Newcomb College )Jimmy C. Newman (1927–2014), musicianMalik Newman (born 1997), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Randy Newman Randy Newman (born 1943), singer-songwriter; pianistFrancis T. Nicholls (1834–1912), Governor of Louisiana Lance E. Nichols (born 1955), actor, Treme Taurean Nixon (born 1991), cornerback for the Denver Broncos James A. Noe (1890–1976), Governor of Louisiana (for five months in 1936); oil driller; broadcasterRico Noel (born 1989), outfielder for the New York Yankees Aaron Nola (born 1993), MLB All Star baseball pitcherWilliam Wiley Norris III (1936–2016), city, district, and circuit court judge from West MonroeSolomon Northup Solomon Northrup (1807–1863), abolitionistAlcide Nunez (1884–1934), musicianSamuel B. Nunez Jr. (1930–2012), politicianWilliam Harold "Billy" Nungesser (born 1959), Republican politician
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Prentiss Oakley (1905–1957), Bienville Parish sheriff (1940–52); in posse that ambushed Bonnie and Clyde in 1934Frank Ocean Frank Ocean (born 1987), Grammy Award-nominated R&B singerAlton Ochsner (1896–1981), surgeon; medical researcher Bob Odom (1935–2014), state agriculture commissioner (1980–2008); longest-serving individual in that officeArthur J. O'Keefe Sr. (1876–1943), mayor of New Orleans (1926–29)Michael H. O'Keefe (1931–2021), politician; convicted felonHenry Warren Ogden (1842–1905), politicianShaquille O'Neal Shaquille O'Neal (born 1972), former LSU and NBA player, Basketball Hall of Famer Joe "King" Oliver (1885–1938), jazz musicianVirgil Orr (1923–2021), state representative ; vice president, Louisiana Tech University Joe Osborn (1937–2018), musicianKenneth Osterberger (1930–2016), state senator from East Baton Rouge Parish, 1972–1992; former opponent of David Duke Lee Harvey Oswald (1939–1963), presumed assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy Mel Ott Mel Ott (1909–1958), Hall of Fame baseball playerGeorge T. Oubre (1918–1998), politician; from St. James ParishDarrell Ourso (born 1964), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (since 2015)Jessel Ourso (1932–1978), sheriff of Iberville Parish John H. Overton (1875–1948), US Senator Don Owen (1930–2012), news anchor , politician
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Robert Parish Carly Patterson Pauley Perrette Bob Pettit Wendell Pierce Dustin Poirier Robert Pack (born 1969), NBA player and coachFrank Page (1925–2013), radio broadcaster, KWKH in Shreveport James George Palmer (1875–1952), Mayor of Shreveport (1930–32); Judge, Louisiana Circuit Court of Appeals (1932–33)Jonathan Papelbon (born 1980), closer for the Philadelphia Phillies Robert Parish (born 1953), Hall of Fame basketball playerJohn M. Parker (1863–1939), Governor of Louisiana (1920–24)John Victor Parker (1928–2014), federal judge (1979–2014)Mel Parnell (1922–2012), pitcher for the Boston Red Sox Edward Grady Partin (1924–1990), Teamsters Union business agent in Baton RougeOtto Passman (1900–1988), U.S. Representative William S. Patout III (1932–2017), sugar grower in Iberia Parish Carly Patterson (born 1988), Olympic gold medalist in gymnasticsElfrid Payton (born 1994), Point guard for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association Nicholas Payton (born 1973), musicianJoe Raymond Peace (born 1945), football coachKevin Pearson (born 1959), politicianJesse Pearson (1930–1979), actor and screenwriterWilliam S. Peck Sr. (1873–1946), politicianHarvey Peltier Jr. (1923–1980), politicianHarvey Peltier Sr. (1899–1977), politicianWalker Percy (1916–1990), authorLeander Perez (1891–1969), District judge ; political boss of St. Bernard and Plaquemine parishes (1919–69)Tony Perkins (born 1963), conservative politician; head of the Family Research Council Ralph Perlman (1917–2013), state budget director (1967–88)Pauley Perrette (born 1969), singer and actress (NCIS Ryan Perrilloux (born 1987), quarterbackJonathan W. Perry (born 1973), politicianTyler Perry (born 1969), television and film producer, writer, actor, directorJace Peterson (born 1990), second baseman for the Atlanta Braves Aristos Petrou (born 1990), musician; member of the rap duo Suicideboys Bob Pettit (born 1932), Hall of Fame basketball player (1954–65)Andy Pettitte (born 1972), former starting pitcher for the New York Yankees and Houston Astros Marguerite Piazza (1921–2012), operatic soprano Abe E. Pierce III (1934–2021), politician; educatorWebb Pierce (1921–1991), singerWendell Pierce (born 1962), actor, Bunk Moreland on The Wire Juan Pierre (born 1977), outfielder for the Miami Marlins P.B.S. Pinchback (1837–1921), politician, Governor of Louisiana Glen Pitre (born 1955), filmmakerLoulan Pitre Jr. (born 1961), lawyer in New Orleans; former state representative for Lafourche ParishMontgomery Pittman (1917–1962), actor, screenwriter, producer, known for 77 Sunset Strip Vance Plauché (1897–1976), U.S. Representative, 1941–1943Dustin Poirier (born 1989), UFC fighterLloyd Harlin Polite (born 1986), R&B singerLeonidas Polk (1806–1864), Confederate general; Episcopal bishop; founder of Sewanee: The University of the South Tracy Porter (born 1986), cornerback for the Oakland Raiders Dante Powell , stand-up comedianMike Powell (born 1961), Shreveport politicianRobert E. Powell (1923–1997), mayor of Monroe 1979–1996Julien de Lallande Poydras (1740–1824), poet, politicianPhil Preis (born 1950), politicianSister Helen Prejean (born 1938), activistArthur T. Prescott (1863–1942), educator and founding president of Louisiana Tech University Dak Prescott (born 1993), quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys Edward J. Price (born 1953), state representative for Ascension, Iberville, and St. James parishes (since 2012)Louis Prima (1910–1978), musician, entertainerProfessor Longhair (1918–1980), musicianAlbin Provosty (1865–1932), politician from New RoadsPaul Prudhomme (1940–2015), chef
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Ed Reed Willis Reed Phil Robertson Si Robertson Bill Russell Paul Rae (born 1968), actorMax Rafferty (1917–1982), author; educator; California politicianHenry Ragas (1897–1919), early jazz pianist Kevin Rahm (born 1971), actorTanner Rainey (born 1992), relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals Melvin Rambin (1941–2001), politician; bankerRueben Randle (born 1991), wide receiver for the New York Giants Kevin Rankin (born 1976), actor, Friday Night Lights Trauma Unforgettable Ed Rand (1920–1999), state representative from Rapides Parish (1960–64)Joseph E. Ransdell (1858–1954), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 5th congressional district ; U.S. senator (1913–31)John Rarick (1924–2009), US Representative ; state court judgeClyde V. Ratcliff (1879–1952), politician; planter Eddy Raven (born 1944), singer-songwriterShawn Reaves (born 1978), actorMac "Dr John" Rebbenack (born 1940), pianist, singer-songwriterEd Reed (born 1978), NFL free safety Willis Reed (1941–2019), Hall of Fame basketball player with the New York Knicks ; NBA head coach Pee Wee Reese (1918–1999), Hall of Fame shortstop for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers Godfrey Reggio (born 1940), filmmakerEric Reid (born 1991), safety for the San Francisco 49ers Ed Renwick (1938–2020), political scientist Darius Reynaud (born 1985), wide receiver and running back for the Tennessee Titans Slater Rhea (Shuai De, 帅德 Alexandria Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes (1909–1997), politicianAnne Rice (1941–2021), authorJerome "Dee" Richard (born 1955), politicianTeddy Riley (1924–1992), jazz trumpeterNorbert Rilleaux (1806–1894), inventor; engineerNeil Riser (born 1962), state senator, 2008–2020; state representative since 2020Randy Roach (born 1951), mayor of Lake Charles since 2000Rob49 (born 1999), rapperCokie Roberts (1943–2019), television journalist; author; daughter of Hale Boggs and Lindy Boggs Kay Robertson (born 1950), television personalityPhil Robertson (born 1946), television personalitySi Robertson (born 1948), television personalityScotty Robertson (1930–2011), basketball coachGreg Robinson (born 1992), offensive tackle for the St. Louis Rams W. C. Robinson (1861–1914), educatorGeorge Rodrigue (1944–2013), "Blue Dog" artistBuddy Roemer (1943–2021), governor of Louisiana (1988–92)Charles E. Roemer II (1923–2012), state commissioner of administration (1972–80)Ned Romero (1925–2017), actor; originally from Franklin Ralph L. Ropp (1897–1982), president of Louisiana Tech University (1949–62)Leon Roppolo (1902–1943), musicianJacques Roy (born 1970), mayor of Alexandria (since 2006)Alvin Benjamin Rubin (1920–1991), federal judgeBarry Rubin (born 1957), Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFLBill Russell (born 1934), Hall of Fame center for the Boston Celtics ; NBA coachWeldon Russell (born 1946), politician; businessman
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Jeffrey D. Sadow (born 1962), political scientist ; columnist; educatorLarry Sale (1893–1977), sheriff of Claiborne ParishJoe R. Salter (born 1943), politician, educatorBrandon Sampson (born 1997), basketball player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier League A. T. "Apple" Sanders Jr. (1926–1989), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (1956–64)Joel Savoy , musician and music producerMarc Savoy (born 1940), musician and accordion builderWilson Savoy (born 1982), Grammy winning musicianKurtis Scaletta , writerClay Schexnayder (born 1969), state representative; businessmanJohn Schroder (born 1961), former state representative from Covington ; businessmanMike Scifres (born 1980), punter for the San Diego Chargers Ashley Scott Ashley Scott (born 1977), actress, model, Jericho Dark Angel Birds of Prey Nauman Scott (1916–2001), U.S. District Court judgePat Screen (1943–1994), mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish (1981–88)Alan Seabaugh (born 1967), state representative J.C. Seaman (1898–1964), state representative from Tensas Parish (1944–64)Sam Seamans (born 1967), Anglican Church bishop in Mountain Home , Arkansas; born in Morgan City Aaron Selber Jr. (1927–2013), businessman and philanthropistJoe Sevario (born 1944), state senator from Ascension Parish, 1976–94Henry Clay Sevier (1896–1974), politicianV. C. Shannon (1910–1989), politicianAmanda Shaw Amanda Shaw (born 1990), actress; singer; fiddler B. L. Shaw (1933–2018), former state senator, educatorRhonda Shear (born 1954), beauty queen; television hostBen Sheets (born 1978), MLB pitcher Virginia Shehee (1923–2015), first woman elected to Louisiana SenateClarence Shelmon (born 1952), NFL offensive coordinator Kenny Wayne Shepherd (born 1977), musicianAlana Shipp (born 1982), American-Israeli IFBB professional bodybuilderChris Shivers (born 1978), professional bull rider Henry Miller Shreve (1785–1854), inventor; steamboat captain Phil Short (born 1947), state senator ; relocated to Virginia Rockin' Sidney (1938–1998), zydeco musicianRichard Simmons Richard Simmons (born 1948), fitness authority; television personalityScott M. Simon (born 1961), state representative Tharold Simon (born 1991), cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks Frank P. Simoneaux (born 1933), state representative from East Baton Rouge Parish (1972–82)C. O. Simpkins Sr. (1925–2019), state representative from Shreveport; civil rights activist, and dentistCuthbert Ormond Simpkins Jr. (born 1947), physician and historian, reared in ShreveportOramel H. Simpson (1870–1932), Governor of Louisiana (1926–28)Fulwar Skipwith (1765–1839), diplomat; politicianEric Skrmetta (born 1958), politicianJohn Slidell (1793–1871), U.S. Senator ; Confederate diplomatSoulja Slim (1977–2003), musicianDonald Sloan (born 1988), guard for the Atlanta Hawks Argile Smith (born 1955), interim president of Louisiana College (2014–15)George Luke Smith (1837–1884), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district Howard K. Smith (1914–2002), television journalist; reporterJasper K. Smith (1905–1992), politicianJohn R. Smith (born 1945), politicianOtis Smith (born 1965), New England Patriots cornerback ; Kansas City Chiefs assistant coachPatricia Haynes Smith (born 1946), state representative from Baton RougeJefferson B. Snyder (1859–1951), politicianRobert H. Snyder (1855–1905), politicianGuy Sockrider (1921–2011), politicianSteven Soderbergh Steven Soderbergh (born 1963), film producer; screenwriter; cinematographer; directorFloyd Soileau (born 1938), record producerJennifer Soileau (born 1975), former professional soccer playerLeo Soileau (1904–1980), fiddlerIan Somerhalder (born 1978), actor; modelArt Sour (1924–2000), State Representative from Shreveport (1972–92)James Z. Spearing (1864–1942), politicianBritney Spears Britney Spears (born 1981), singer; actressBryan Spears (born 1977), film and television producerJamie Lynn Spears Jamie Lynn Spears (born 1991), actress; singerLynne Spears (born 1955), authorMarcus Spears (born 1983), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys Freddie Spencer (born 1961), world motorcycle championMason Spencer (1892–1962), politicianTommy Spinks (1948–2007), football playerTam Spiva (1932–2017), screenwriterFrank Spooner (born 1937), businessman and politicianGrove Stafford (1897–1975), state senator for Rapides Parish, 1940–48Leroy Augustus Stafford (1822–1864), Confederate brigadier general Tom Stagg (1923–2015), Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Rusty Staub (1944–2018), MLB right fielder , designated hitter , and first baseman Craig Steltz (born 1986), safety for the Chicago Bears Alton Sterling (1979–2016), black man fatally shot by a police officer in Baton Rouge Elijah Stewart (born 1995), basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Kordell Stewart (born 1972), NFL quarterback and wide receiver Ford E. Stinson (1914–1989), lawyer and state legislator from Bossier ParishJulie Stokes (born 1969), state representative from Jefferson Parish Brandon Stokley (born 1976), wide receiver for the Denver Broncos Johnathan Stove (born 1995), basketball player for Hapoel Galil Elyon of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Michael G. Strain (born 1959), veterinarian ; state representative; Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Roy C. Strickland (1942–2010), businessman, politicianRaymond Strother (born 1940), political consultant Patrick Surtain (born 1976), NFL cornerback Hal Sutton (born 1958), PGA Tour golferJimmy Swaggart (born 1935), evangelist Marc Swayze (1913–2012), comic book writer and illustratorStromile Swift (born 1979), NBA playerHarold Sylvester (born 1949), actor, Married... with Children Today's F.B.I. Shaky Ground
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Joseph Talamo (born 1990), jockeyKirk Talbot (born 1969), state representative from Jefferson ParishIrvin Talton – member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Webster Parish (1880–84)Elmer R. Tapper (1929–2011), politicianGregory Tarver (born 1946), civil rights activist, state senator from Caddo ParishRay Tarver (1921–1972), dentist; represented Natchitoches Parish in state House of Representatives (1964–68)Albert Tate (1920–1986), state and federal judgeBilly Tauzin (born 1943), US Representative ; lobbyist Dorothy Mae Taylor (1928–2000), first African-American woman in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1971–80)Ike Taylor (born 1980), cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers Jim Taylor Jim Taylor (1935–2018), Hall of Fame fullback , primarily with the Green Bay Packers Richard Taylor (1826–1879), Confederate generalZachary Taylor (1784–1850), 12th President of the United States; US Army generalLloyd George Teekell (1922–1996), politicianGarrett Temple (born 1986), point guard for the San Antonio Spurs Suzanne Haik Terrell (born 1954), politicianByron Thames (born 1969), actor and musician, Father Murphy Sam H. Theriot (born 1954), politicianRyan Theriot (born 1979), infielder for the San Francisco Giants Major Thibaut (born 1977), politicianKeith Thibodeaux (born 1950), actorLedricka Thierry (born 1978), politicianDallas Thomas (born 1989), offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins Mike Thomas (born 1987), wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars Tyrus Thomas (born 1986), power forward for the Charlotte Bobcats Jeff R. Thompson (born 1965), politicianKen Thompson (born 1943), pioneer of computer science T. Ashton Thompson (1916–1965), U.S. representative Marcus Thornton (born 1987), shooting guard for the New Orleans Hornets George H. Tichenor (1837–1923), surgeon; pioneer in antiseptics David Toms David Toms (born 1967), PGA Tour golferCharles Emery Tooke Jr. (1912–1986), lawyer; state senatorJohn Kennedy Toole (1937–1969), author of Pulitzer Prize-winning A Confederacy of Dunces Reggie Torbor (born 1981), former NFL linebackerAlzina Toups (1927–2022), chefWayne Toups Wayne Toups (born 1958), musicianAllen Toussaint Allen Toussaint (1938–2015), New Orleans musician; composer; record producerA. Hays Town (1903–2005), architectJohn D. Travis (1940–2016), state representative from East Feliciana Parish, 1984–2000David C. Treen (1928–2009), US Representative (1973–80); Governor of Louisiana (1980–84)Paul Tulane (1801–1887), businessman; philanthropistBen Turpin (1869–1940), silent film comedianOdessa Turner (born 1964), NFL wide receiver Trai Turner (born 1993), guard for the Carolina Panthers Marshall H. Twitchell (1840–1905), politician; planter , diplomat
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Chris Ullo (1928–2014), member of both houses of the state legislature from Jefferson Parish (1972–2008)
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Steve Van Buren Steve Van Buren (1920–2012), Hall of Fame halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles Rose Van Thyn (1921–2010), Holocaust survivor in ShreveportAndrew Varona – race car driverTroy Verges (born 20th century), country music songwriterJeffrey P. Victory (born 1946), associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
Jacques Villeré (1760–1830), Creole ; Governor of Louisiana ; generalPruitt Taylor Vince (born 1960), film and television character actor David Vitter (born 1961), U.S. Senator Jeffrey Vitter (born 1955), computer science professor and researcher; 17th chancellor of the University of Mississippi John Volz (1936–2011), U.S. attorney; prosecuted high-profile corruption cases in the 1980sTheo Von (born 1980), comedian and podcasterCole Vosbury (born 1991), singer-songwriter, musician, and contestant on The Voice season 5
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Madam C. J. Walker Carl Weathers Doug Williams Reese Witherspoon David Wade (1911–1990), general Thomas M. Wade (1860–1929), politician; educatorVon Wafer (born 1985), shooting guard for the Orlando Magic Joseph David Waggonner Jr. (1918–2007), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district W. E. "Willie" Waggonner (1905–1976), sheriff of Bossier Parish (1948–76)Bryan Wagner (1943–2018), Republican politician; former member of the New Orleans City Council Madam C. J. Walker (1867–1919), business tycoon Joseph Marshall Walker (1786–1856), Governor of Louisiana Lillian W. Walker (1923–2016), politicianTaijuan Walker (born 1992), starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks Mike Wallace (born 1986), wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers Ray Walston (1914–2001), actor, My Favorite Martian Donald Ellsworth Walter (born 1936), former U.S. attorney; U.S. district judge in ShreveportRick Ward III (born 1982), state senator from Iberville Parish Henry C. Warmoth (1842–1931), Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction Storm Warren (born 1988), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Ron Washington (born 1952), manager for the Texas Rangers J. Louis Watkins Jr. (1929–1997), judge; politicianJohn D. Watkins (1828–1895), state senator and judge in Webster ParishJohn T. Watkins (1854–1925), state court judge; U.S. representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district (1905–21)Cedric Watson (born 1983), Creole and Cajun musicianMuse Watson (born 1948), actor, Prison Break NCIS Reggie Wayne (born 1978), wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts Carl Weathers (born 1948), NFL player; actor, Apollo Creed in the Rocky Blayne Weaver (born 1976), actorCorey Webster (born 1982), cornerback for the New York Giants Gus Weill (1933–2018), political consultant and authorCarl Weiss (1906–1935), physician; purported assassin of Huey Pierce Long Jr. Fred Weller (born 1966), actor, In Plain Sight Missing Persons Rebecca Wells (born 20th century), actress; playwright; authorVernon Wells (born 1978), outfielder for the New York Yankees Charcandrick West (born 1991), running back for the Kansas City Chiefs Shane West (born 1978), actorLloyd F. Wheat (1923–2004), state senator from Natchitoches and Red River parishes (1948–52)Bodi White (born 1956), politicianEdward Douglass White (1845–1921), Chief Justice of the United States John C. White (born 1975), Louisiana state superintendent of education (since 2012)Malinda Brumfield White (born 1967), state representative from Bogalusa, effective 2016Tony Joe White (1943–2018), singer-songwriter; musicianWally Whitehurst (born 1964), former MLB pitcherLynn Whitfield (born 1953), actressLenar Whitney (born 1959), politicianJames Wilcox (born 1949), novelistJonathan Wilhite (born 1984), cornerback for the Denver Broncos Robert L. Wilkie (born 1962), Assistant Secretary of Defense Aeneas Williams (born 1968), Hall of Fame defensive back in the NFLA. L. Williams (born 1934), retired football coachBrian "Baby" Williams (born 1969), record executive ; record producer; entrepreneur; musicianChris Williams (born 1985), offensive guard for the Chicago Bears Doug Williams (born 1955), NFL quarterback , led Washington Redskins to Super Bowl XXII championshipDuke Williams (born 1990), safety for the Buffalo Bills Gerald Williams (born 1966), former Major League Baseball outfielder Hank Williams Jr. (born 1949), singerKyle Williams (born 1983), defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills Lucinda Williams (born 1963), singer-songwriter; musicianMary Bushnell Williams (1826–1891), writer, poet, translatorT. Harry Williams (1909–1979), historianTramon Williams (born 1983), cornerback for the Green Bay Packers Norris C. Williamson (1874–1949), politicianEdwin E. Willis (1904–1972), US Representative (1949–69)Tom Willmott (born 1960), state representative from Jefferson Parish (since 2008)Harry D. Wilson (1869–1948), Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry (1916–48)Justin E. Wilson (1914–2001), Cajun ; raconteur ; chef ; humorist; politicianRiley J. Wilson (1871–1946), U.S. representativeRush Wimberly (1873–1943), politicianJohn D. Winters (1917–1998), historianTommy Wiseau (born 1968), screenwriter; director; producer; executive producer; actorReese Witherspoon (born 1976), Academy Award-winning actressA. Baldwin Wood (1879–1956), inventor; engineerSusan Ward (born 1976), actress; modelXavier Woods (born 1995), safety for the Dallas Cowboys J. Robert Wooley (born 1953), politicianOrlando Woolridge (1959–2012), NBA power forward for several teamsZelma Wyche (1918–1999), politician; civil rights activist
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