page_title: List of people from Illinois
section_title: M
hierarchical_section_title: List of people from Illinois / M
caption_attribution_description: English: Laurie Metcalf after a performance of NOVEMBER, starring Nathan Lane
context_page_description: Aa–Ag
  Emma Abbott, opera soprano. Born and raised in Illinois until age 16; funeral held in Illinois, but inurned in Massachusetts.
  Margaret Abbott, first modern-era Olympic United States female champion. Lived during her teens and learned her Olympic sport of golf in Illinois.
  Robert Sengstacke Abbott, African-American lawyer, newspaper publisher and editor. Studied law and had his newspaper career in Chicago.
  Jessica Abel, comic book writer and artist. Born and educated in Illinois.
  Gertrude Abercrombie, surrealist painter. Lived most of her life in Chicago and known for her association with the city.
  Max Abramovitz, architect. Born and college-educated in Illinois.
  Ben Abruzzo, balloonist. Born and college-educated in Illinois.
  Tony Accardo, organized crime figure. Born and lived entire life in Chicago metropolitan area.
  Barbara Acklin, singer. Came to Illinois at age of five and resided until her death.
  Ron Acks, NFL linebacker 1968–76. Acks was born, attended high school and college in Illinois.
  Valdas Adamkus, president of Lithuania 1998–2009.
context_section_description: Maa–Mag
  Bernie Mac, actor, comedian, The Bernie Mac Show, Mr. 3000, Bad Santa, Ocean's Eleven and its sequels
  Charles MacArthur, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Chicago journalist, playwright (born in Pennsylvania)
  Hayes MacArthur, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, Angie Tribeca, Perfect Couples, The Game Plan
  Franklyn MacCormack, radio personality
  Charles B. Macdonald, won first U.S. Amateur tournament, built Chicago Golf Club (born in Canada)
  Hazel MacDonald, film critic and war correspondent
  Elaine "Spanky" MacFarlane, singer with Spanky and Our Gang
  Justina Machado, actress, Six Feet Under, Missing, Three Rivers
  Christy Mack, model, stripper, porn actress
  Helen Mack, actress, His Girl Friday, The Son of Kong, She
  Peter F. Mack Jr., pilot, 7-term U.S. Representative
  Sam Mack, guard for five NBA teams
  Pete Mackanin, manager for Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies
  Felix Mackiewicz, MLB outfielder 1941–47
  Rob Mackowiak, outfielder for Pittsburgh Pirates and White Sox
  Archibald MacLeish, poet and writer, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner
  Fred MacMurray, actor, My Three Sons, Double Indemnity, The Caine Mutiny, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Apartment
  Tress MacNeille, voice actress, The Simpsons, Futurama, Animaniacs
  Bart Macomber, halfback for Illinois 1914–15 national champions
  Earle S. MacPherson, automotive engineer, developed MacPherson strut
  Franklin MacVeagh, banker, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury 1909–13 (born in Pennsylvania)
  John Macy, civil service chief for Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy
  Martin B. Madden, U.S. Representative 1905–28 (born in England)
  David M. Maddox, retired U.S. Army four-star general
  Amy Madigan, Oscar-nominated actress, Carnivàle, Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck, Pollock, Gone Baby Gone
  Edward Rell Madigan, U.S. Representative 1973–91, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture 1991–93
  Lisa Madigan, Attorney General of Illinois
  Michael Madigan, Speaker of House, state Democratic Party chairman
  Slip Madigan, college football player, three-sport coach
  Cleo Madison, silent-film actress
  Sarah Danielle Madison, actress
  Bill Madlock, third baseman, four-time MLB batting champion
  Michael Madsen, actor, Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, The Natural, Thelma & Louise, Donnie Brasco, The Hateful Eight
  Virginia Madsen, Oscar-nominated actress, Sideways, Candyman, Dune, The Number 23, The Rainmaker, Joy
  Mike Magac, NFL lineman 1960–66
  Mike Magee, soccer player for Chicago Fire
  Corey Maggette, forward for six NBA teams
  Magic Sam, blues musician (born in Mississippi)
  Elizabeth Magie, inventor of game that became Monopoly
  Sandra Magnus, astronaut, aboard final Space Shuttle
  Christine Magnuson, swimmer, two-time Olympic medalist
  Mah–Maq
  Ron Mahay, relief pitcher for eight MLB teams
  Maureen Maher, host of CBS series 48 Hours Mystery (born in Michigan)
  John Lee Mahin, screenwriter, Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Show Boat
  Jock Mahoney, actor, Tarzan films, Yancy Derringer
  John Mahoney, actor, Marty Crane on Frasier, Moonstruck, Barton Fink, Primal Fear, Eight Men Out (born in England)
  Vivian Maier, photographer, Finding Vivian Maier (born in New York)
  Gil Mains, defensive tackle for Detroit Lions 1953–61
  J. Earl Major, judge, U.S. Representative
  Rebecca Makkai, novelist and short-story writer
  Karl Malden, Oscar-winning actor, On the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire, Gypsy, The Cincinnati Kid, Patton, The Streets of San Francisco
  Terrence Malick, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line, Tree of Life
  John Malkovich, Oscar-nominated actor, Con Air, In the Line of Fire, Rounders, Secretariat, RED, Being John Malkovich
  Sax Mallard, jazz musician
  Dorothy Malone, Oscar-winning actress, The Big Sleep, Written on the Wind, Man of a Thousand Faces, Peyton Place
  Frank Maloney, college football coach
  Jasper A. Maltby, Civil War general, gunsmith (born in Ohio)
  David Mamet, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, director, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Verdict, Wag the Dog, Hoffa, The Untouchables
  Gail Mancuso, TV director, Roseanne, Modern Family, Friends
  Sammy Mandell, lightweight boxin
caption: Laurie Metcalf
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