# List of people from Hinsdale, Illinois

The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Hinsdale, Illinois. For a similar list organized alphabetically by last name, see the category page People from Hinsdale, Illinois.

## Authors and scientists

* Ann BannonAnn Bannon (aka Ann Thayer or Weldy), author of lesbian pulp fiction (Odd Girl Out, I Am a Woman, Beebo Brinker): grew up in Hinsdale
* Paul Black, designer and writer of science fiction; born in Hinsdale
* David J. Foulis, mathematician and professor; born in Hinsdale
* Jay Freeman, known as saurik, creator of Cydia, the alternative to Apple's App Store
* Clark Kimberling, mathematician, musician, and composer; born in Hinsdale
* Eric Ludy, best-selling author, speaker and president of Ellerslie Mission Society
* Milan Mrksich, chemist, entrepreneur, professor, and vice president for Research at Northwestern University; lives in Hinsdale
* Patrick Piemonte, computer scientist, inventor, and human interface designer; raised in Hinsdale

## Acting

* Danielle Campbell, actress (Starstruck, Prom, The Originals); native of Hinsdale
* Chris Klein, actor (American Pie I, II, & Reunion; We Were Soldiers); born in Hinsdale
* Heather McNair, actress (Automan)
* Meredith Monroe, actress (Andie McPhee on Dawson's Creek); grew up in Hinsdale
* Morris the Cat, animal actor (9Lives mascot); adopted from the Hinsdale Humane Society
* David Tom, actor (Stay Tuned, Swing Kids, The Young and the Restless); born in Hinsdale
* Heather Tom, actress (The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, One Life to Live); born in Hinsdale
* Nicholle Tom, actress (Maggie Sheffield on The Nanny); born in Hinsdale

## Arts and culture

* Tomi Adeyemi, novelist of fantasy series Legacy of Orïsha; raised in Hinsdale
* David Bohnett, technology pioneer, philanthropist, LGBT activist
* Mike Donovan, musician, raised in Hinsdale
* Loie Fuller, dancer
* Rob Johnson, CBS-2 newscaster
* Floyd Kalber, newscaster
* Taylor Mason, comedian
* Joseph Nechvatal, visual artist
* Pete Nelson, host of Animal Planet show Treehouse Masters
* Giuliana Rancic, host for E! News; reality TV personality (Giuliana & Bill)
* Bill Rancic, entrepreneur; reality TV personality (Giuliana & Bill; The Apprentice)
* Dizzy Reed, keyboardist for Guns N' Roses
* Allison Rosati, NBC-5 newscaster
* Rob Stafford, NBC-5 newscaster, lived in Hinsdale
* R. Harold Zook, architect

## Business

* Bob Dudley, group CEO of BP

## Politics and law

* Valdas Adamkus, regional administrator of United States Environmental Protection Agency and president of Lithuania (1998–2003, 2004–2009)
* Judy Biggert, United States congresswoman for Illinois's 13th congressional district (from 1999 to 2013)
* Robert William Dean, United States diplomat
* Kirk W. Dillard, candidate for governor of Illinois (2010)
* Goudyloch E. Dyer, Illinois state representative
* Pat Quinn, 41st governor of Illinois
* Jason Van Dyke, former Chicago police officer and convicted murderer
* Diane Wood, judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and professor at the University of Chicago Law School

## Military

* Wilson Bryant Burtt, U.S. military officer

## Sports
### Baseball

* Joe Benson, outfielder who is currently a free agent; born in Hinsdale
* Chuck Comiskey, co-owner of the Chicago White Sox; owned a taxi company in Hinsdale
* Bobby Thigpen, former Chicago White Sox pitcher; lived in Hinsdale
* Jim Thome, first baseman and designated hitter for six MLB teams; five-time All-Star; current special assistant to General Manager Rick Hahn of the Chicago White Sox; lived in Hinsdale
* Todd Van Poppel, pitcher for six MLB teams; born in Hinsdale
* Bill Veeck, baseball executive and franchise owner with MLB; grew up in Hinsdale

### Basketball

* Matas Buzelis, professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls, 11th pick in the 2024 NBA draft; born in Chicago, raised in Hinsdale
* Kathleen Doyle, basketball player at the University of Iowa (2016–2020); Big Ten Player of the Year in 2020; silver medalist with the US national team at the 2019 Pan American Games; WNBA draftee as 14th overall pick by Indiana Fever; born in Hinsdale

### Football

* Brian Allen, offensive guard for the Los Angeles Rams; born and raised in Hinsdale
* Jack Allen, center for the New Orleans Saints; born and raised in Hinsdale
* Kiran Amegadjie, offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears; born and raised in Hinsdale
* Jay Berwanger, first winner of the Heisman Trophy and first person chosen in the NFL draft; lived in Hinsdale many years
* Chuck Bradley, football player
* Kevin Kasper, wide receiver for nine NFL teams; Super Bowl champion (XXXIX); born in Hinsdale
* John Lynch, strong safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots; Super Bowl champion (XXXVII); born in Hinsdale
* Tom Rouen, punter for six NFL teams; born in Hinsdale
* Matt Sherry, tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals; born in Hinsdale

### Hockey

* Éric Dazé, former left wing for the Chicago Blackhawks; lives in Hinsdale
* Steve Konroyd, defenseman for six NHL teams; announcer for Comcast Sports; lived in Hinsdale
* Martin Lapointe, right wing for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and Ottawa Senators; two-time winner of the Stanley Cup (1997-1998); lived in Hinsdale
* Josh Manson, defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche; born in Hinsdale
* Joel Quenneville, former head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks who was fired after allegations
* Brent Sopel, defenseman in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL); lives in Hinsdale

### Olympic sports

* Frank Foss, pole vaulter; Olympic gold medalist (1920); lived and died in Hinsdale
* John Kinsella, swimmer; Olympic gold medalist in 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay (1972)
* Edwin Myers, pole vaulter; Olympic bronze medalist (1920); born in Hinsdale
* Courtney Zablocki, Olympic luger

### Soccer

* Andrew Gutman, defender for Atlanta United
* Matt Pyzdrowski, goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire Premier, Portland Timbers and Ängelholms FF (Sweden)

### Sports management

* Mike Bohn, athletic director, currently for the University of Southern California
* James Delany, commissioner of the Big Ten Conference

### Tennis

* Caroline Dolehide, tennis player; born in Hinsdale
* Todd Martin, tennis player; born in Hinsdale
* Marty Riessen, tennis player; born in Hinsdale