Famous People Born in Illinois

Illinois has been the birthplace of many influential figures. Explore a curated list of notable individuals born in Illinois - from living celebrities to historical personalities who have shaped their fields. Each profile includes birthplace details and an interactive map to help you explore their origins geographically.

Famous People Born by City

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🗺️ Birthplaces in Illinois

8 Famous People born in Illinois

Jennifer Egan, Novelist - born in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Jennifer Egan

Novelist Born on 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Harrison Ford, Actor - born in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Harrison Ford

Actor Born on July 13th, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Athlete, Track and Field - born in East St. Louis, Illinois, USA

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Athlete, Track and Field Born on March 3rd, 1962 in East St. Louis, Illinois, USA
Sebastian Maniscalco, Actor, Stand-up comedian - born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S.

Sebastian Maniscalco

Actor, Stand-up comedian Born on July 8th, 1973 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S.
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Joan Mitchell

Painter Born on February 12th, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Ronald Reagan, Political leader, actor - born in Tampico, Illinois, USA

Ronald Reagan

Political leader, actor Born on February 6th, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois, USA
Betty Robinson, Athlete, Track and Field - born in Riverdale, Illinois, USA

Betty Robinson

Athlete, Track and Field Born on August 23rd, 1911 in Riverdale, Illinois, USA
Patti Smith, Singer - born in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Patti Smith

Singer Born on December 30th, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, USA