# List of people from Naperville, Illinois

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

## Authors and academics

* Andrea Beaty, author
* Shane Gericke, author
* Emily Giffin, author
* Louise Huffman, teacher and educator on US Antarctic programs
* Fazlur Rahman Malik, author, scholar
* Paul Sereno, paleontologist
* Luis Alberto Urrea, author
* Jasmine Warga, children's and young adult author
* May Theilgaard Watts, naturalist and author; led efforts to establish the Illinois Prairie Path

## Media and arts

* Dave Allen, actor
* Andrew Baggarly, baseball journalist
* Dave Bickler, singer for Survivor
* Paul Brittain, actor and comedian
* Steve Cochran, radio talk personality, WGN-AM; lives in Naperville
* David Eigenberg, actor
* Gina Glocksen, American Idol finalist
* Adrian Holovaty, journalist and web developer; creator of Django web framework
* James Holzhauer, Jeopardy all-time record-holder for one-day winnings
* P. J. Hyett, software developer and co-founder of GitHub
* Harry Kalas, sportscaster, voice of Philadelphia Phillies from 1971 to 2009
* Alan Krashesky, news anchor, WLS-TV
* Dick Locher, editorial writer and Dick Tracy cartoonist
* Gary Miller, sportscaster
* Marisol Nichols, actress, mostly known for her role as Hermione Lodge on Riverdale
* Matthew Prozialeck Musician, blues harmonica player, recording artist, music producer
* Bill Odenkirk, comedy writer, The Simpsons
* Bob Odenkirk, actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, star of Better Call Saul
* Danielle Panabaker, actress most notable for her role as Dr. Caitlin Snow on The Flash. She spent her teenage years in Naperville.
* Kay Panabaker, child actress (Phil of the Future, No Ordinary Family). She was raised in Naperville.
* Chris Redd, cast member on Saturday Night Live
* Alene Robertson, musical theatre actress, winner of nine Joseph Jefferson Awards and 2014 Sarah Siddons Award
* Andrew Santino, Actor, comedian, and podcaster
* Hillary Scott, pornographic actress
* Jim Sonefeld, drummer for Hootie and the Blowfish
* Kim Spencer, founder of the WorldLink direct broadcast satellite channel, producer of Space Bridge live TV broadcasts simultaneously connecting audiences and presenters on multiple continents
* Darling Squire, dancer and choreographer
* John Summit, music producer and DJ, born in Naperville
* Trevor Wallace, Comedian and Content Creator
* Doug Walker, web reviewer, Nostalgia Critic
* Paula Zahn, newscaster and television personality
* Gabriela Siodlarz, young recording artist and writer

## Politics

* Mary Lou Cowlishaw, politician
* S. Fitzgerald Haney, diplomat and businessman
* Dick Locher, syndicated cartoonist
* Joseph Naper, shipbuilder, businessman, politician, settler, founder of Naperville
* A. George Pradel, longest-serving mayor in city's history
* J. Glenn Schneider, educator and politician
* Lauren Underwood, U.S. Representative from Illinois's 14th congressional district
* Robert Zoellick, former president of the World Bank Group

## Sports
### Baseball

* Nick Solak, second baseman and outfielder
* Ryan Bukvich, relief pitcher
* Bert Haas, first baseman; all-star for the Cincinnati Reds
* Jerry Hairston Jr., infielder and outfielder; World Series champion with the New York Yankees
* Ian Krol, pitcher for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League
* Nicky Lopez, second baseman for the Chicago White Sox
* Collin McHugh, relief pitcher; World Series champion with the Houston Astros

### Basketball

* John Clawson, small forward for the University of Michigan and Oakland Oaks; Olympic gold medalist
* Drew Crawford, shooting guard and small forward in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
* Porter Moser, head coach of the University of Oklahoma men's basketball team
* Anthony Parker, general manager of the Orlando Magic; shooting guard and small forward in the Israeli Super League and EuroLeague
* Candace Parker, power forward for the Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, and Las Vegas Aces; three-time WNBA champion; two-time WNBA MVP; two-time Olympic gold medalist

### Football

* Jayden Reed, wide receiver and punt returner for the Green Bay Packers
* Matt LaCosse, tight end for the New York Giants and New England Patriots
* Cameron Brate, tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints
* Chris Brown, running back for the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans
* Owen Daniels, tight end for the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos
* Justin McCareins, wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets
* Babatunde Oshinowo, defensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns
* Sean Payton, head coach for the Denver Broncos

### Gymnastics

* Bridgette Caquatto, gymnast on U.S national team World silver medalist
* Mackenzie Caquatto, gymnast on U.S national team
* Nia Dennis, gymnast on U.S. national team

### Ice skating

* Evan Lysacek, figure skater; Olympic gold medalist (2010), 2-time national champion

### Mountain climbing

* Lucy Westlake, youngest American Woman to summit Mount Everest

### Prize fighting

* Curtis Blaydes, UFC fighter
* Jordan Johnson, RFA World Champ, UFC fighter
* Steve Kozola, MMA fighter

### Soccer

* Chase Adams, forward
* Devon Amoo-Mensah, defender
* Brittany Bock, midfielder
* Chris Brady, goalkeeper
* Vanessa DiBernardo, midfielder
* Casey Krueger, defender
* Megan Montefusco, defender
* Korede Osundina, forward

### Swimming

* Kevin Cordes, Olympic gold medalist in 4x100-meter medley relay, American record holder in 100- and 200-meter breaststroke (short course), as well as 100- and 200-yard breaststroke

### Track and field

* Chris Derrick, distance runner at Stanford, held junior record in 5000m
* Tom Petranoff, javelin thrower, former world record holder, Olympian

### Volleyball

* Jordyn Poulter, Olympic gold medalist for the United States national indoor volleyball team & professional volleyball player