List of people from Louisiana

The following are notable people who were either born, raised, or have lived for a significant period of time in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
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Danneel 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
Trace Adkins (born 1962), singer-songwriter originally from Sarepta
Joe W. Aguillard (born 1956), president of Louisiana College (2005-14)
Robert Alford (born 1988), cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons
David Allen (born 1945), productivity consultant, author of Getting Things Done
August Alsina (born 1992), singer
William Alston (1921-2009), philosopher
Jacques Amans (1801-1888), neoclassical portrait artist
David Andrews (born 1952), actor, Gordon Cresswell on JAG
J. Burton Angelle (1924-1997), politician from Breaux Bridge
Scott Angelle (born 1961), member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, son of J. Burton Angelle
Phil Anselmo (born 1968), singer-songwriter of the band Pantera
Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), musician and entertainer
Evelyn Ashford (born 1957), Olympic sprint champion
Elizabeth Ashley (born 1939), actress, movies and television's Evening Shade
Nnamdi Asomugha (born 1981), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
D. J. Augustin (born 1987), point guard for the Chicago Bulls
Lisa Aukland (born 1957), professional bodybuilder and powerlifter
Ray 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. Aycock (1915-1987), speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1952-56) and lieutenant governor (1960-72)
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Boosie Badazz aka Lil Boosie (born 1982), rapper
George Ballas (1925-2011), inventor of the string trimmer
Charles C. Barham (1934-2010), state senator from Ruston; son of C. E. Barham
Edwards Barham (1937-2014), first Republican elected to Louisiana state senate since Reconstruction (1976-80)
Danny Barker (1909-1994), singer-songwriter, musician, writer from New Orleans
Amy Coney Barrett (born 1972), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Dave Bartholomew (1918-2019), musician, composer, promoter
Robert W. Bates (born 1941), former agent of the United States Secret Service
J. D. Batton (1911-1981), sheriff of Webster Parish (1952-64)
Carl W. Bauer (1933-2013), politician
Ralph Norman Bauer (1899-1963), politician
Bryan Batt (born 1963), actor, Sal Romano on Mad Men
Arnaz Battle (born 1980), wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Hazel Beard (born 1930), mayor of Shreveport (1990-94)
P. G. T. Beauregard (1818-1893), general, inventor
Odell Beckham Jr. (born 1992), wide receiver for the New York Giants
Lottie Beebe (born 1953), politician and educator
Geoffrey Beene (1927-2004), fashion designer
Sidney Bechet (1897-1959), musician
Clyde F. Bel Jr. (c. 1932-2014), businessman and stare representative for Orleans Parish
Demetress Bell (born 1984), offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
V. J. Bella (born 1927), state legislator and fire marshal
E. J. Bellocq (1873-1949), photographer
Judah P. Benjamin (1811-1884), U.S. Senator, Confederate cabinet member, lawyer in Great Britain
Michael Bennett (born 1985), defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks
Sherman A. Bernard (1925-2012), politician
Louis Berry (1914-1998), civil rights attorney from Alexandria
Johnny Berthelot (born 1951), politician
Henry Bethard (born 1924), attorney and former state representative from Red River Parish
B.G. (born 1980), rapper
Joseph A. Biedenharn (1866-1952), entrepreneur, first to bottle Coca-Cola; settled in Monroe in 1913
Rene J. Bienvenu (1923-1983), university president
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 aka Brian "Baby" Williams (born 1969), rapper and record executive
Stuart Bishop (born 1975), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Lafayette
Wesley T. Bishop (born 1967), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Orleans Parish
Evelyn Blackmon (1924-2014), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from West Monroe (1984-88)
Morton Blackwell (born 1939), Louisiana Republican political activist, since relocated to Virginia
Brian Blade (born 1970), award-winning, Grammy-nominated, jazz musician, bandleader, conductor
Newton C. Blanchard (1849-1922), governor of Louisiana (1904-08); U.S. senator (1894-97)
Terrence Blanchard (born 1962), musician, composer
Kathleen Blanco (1942-2019), Governor of Louisiana (2004-08)
Alexander Boarman (1839-1916), politician
Walter Boasso (born 1960), politician, businessman
Hale 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 Vatican
Thomas Hale Boggs Jr. (1940-2014), lawyer and lobbyist, son of Hale and Lindy Boggs
William 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), photographer
James E. Bolin (1914-2002), former state representative; former district court judge; retired appeal court judge
Donald G. Bollinger (1915-2000), shipbuilder and Republican state chairman
George Washington Bolton (1841-1931), state representative and Speaker of the Louisiana House from Alexandria
James C. Bolton (1899-1974), Alexandria banker and civic figure
James W. Bolton (1869-1936), Alexandria banker and politician
Peggy Bolton (1917-1987), Alexandria civic and community leader
George W. Bond (1891-1974), president of Louisiana Tech University (1928-36)
James Booker (1939-1983), musician
Curtis Boozman (1898-1979), state representative from Natchitoches Parish
Edward S. Bopp (1930-2015), state representative for Orleans and St. Bernard parishes (1977-84)
Calvin 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), actress
Sherry Boucher (born 1945), actress
MacKenzie 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 Boutte (born 1958), jazz singer
Shirley D. Bowler (born 1949), state representative
Jimmy Boyd (fl. 1940s-1950s), state representative for Bossier Parish from 1944 to 1952
Thomas Duckett Boyd (1854-1932), president of Northwestern State University (1888-96) and LSU (1896-1926)
Betsy Vogel Boze (born 1953), University President at Kent State University Stark Campus
Harley Bozeman (1891-1971), politician, journalist, and historian
Henry Braden (1944-2013), African-American politician
Terry Bradshaw (born 1948), Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Fox television commentator
Mike Branch (born 1968), politician and commercial pilot
Allen Bradley (born 1951), former state representative from DeRidder
Tim Brando (born 1956), CBS Sports announcer
Elward Thomas Brady Jr. (c. 1926-2007), politician
Thomas "Bud" Brady (1938-2011), politician
Parey Branton (1918-2011), politician
Wellman Braud (1891-1966), musician
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
Phanor Breazeale (1858-1934), U.S. Representative
Owen Brennan (1910-1954), restaurateur, Brennan's in New Orleans
Richard Brennan Sr. - restaurateur, Commander's Palace in New Orleans
Rick Brewer (born 1956), president of Louisiana College in Pineville since 2015
Reid Brignac (born 1986), shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays
Armand Brinkhaus (1935-2017), former member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from St. Landry Parish
Pat Brister (1946-2020), Republican politician
T. C. Brister (1907-1976), state representative from Rapides Parish (1940-44, 1948-52 and 1968-72)
Poppy Z. Brite (born 1967), writer
Chris Broadwater (born 1972), politician
Clifford Cleveland Brooks (1886-1944), politician
Lawrence Brooks (1909-2022), supercentenarian, World War II U.S. Army veteran
Overton Brooks (1897-1961), U.S. Representative, 1937-1961
Jared Brossett (born 1982), New Orleans politician
Edwin S. Broussard (1870-1934), U.S. senator, 1921-1933
Marc Broussard (born 1982), singer-songwriter
Robert F. Broussard (fl. 1890s-1910s), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district 1897-1915 and U.S. senator 1915-1918
Campbell Brown (born 1968), journalist
Chad M. Brown (born 1970), state representative for Iberville and Assumption parishes, effective January 2016
Dee Brown (1908-2002), novelist, historian, author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
H. Rap Brown, black activist
Sharon Brown (fl. 1960s), 1961 Miss USA
George Brunies (1902-1974), musician
James Lee Burke (born 1936), crime novelist, born in Texas
Paul Burke (1926-2009), actor: Naked City, Twelve O'Clock High, The Thomas Crown Affair
James Burton (born 1939), guitarist
C.E. Byrd (1859-1926), educator, founder of C.E. Byrd High School
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George Washington Cable (1844-1925), writer
Burl 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
Riemer 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 Parish
Jefferson 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 artist
George A. Caldwell (1892-1966), building contractor; designed twenty-six public buildings in Louisiana
Jorrick Calvin (born 1987), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
Foster Campbell (born 1947), politician
William Derwood Cann Jr. (1919-2010), World War II lieutenant colonel; mayor of Monroe (1978-79)
Billy Cannon (1937-2018), football player for LSU, Heisman Trophy winner
Joseph Cao (born 1968), former U.S. representative; lawyer
Tom Capella (born 1965), assessor of Jefferson Parish and former state representative and Jefferson Parish Council member
Truman Capote (1924-1984), writer and author of In Cold Blood
Lindsey Cardinale (born 1985), American Idol finalist, country singer
Harvey Locke Carey (1915-1984), lawyer and United States District Attorney
Kitty Carlisle (1910-2007), entertainer and television personality; married to playwright Moss Hart
W. W. Carloss (1833-1900), first state representative from Webster Parish (1874-78); fought in the Siege of Port Hudson
Thomas G. Carmody (born 1961), state representative
Edward M. Carmouche (1921-1990), politician
Liz Carmouche (born 1984), mixed martial arts fighter
Paul Carr (1934-2006), actor
Lane 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 2016
J. J. Carter (1832-1907), politician from Webster Parish
Robby Carter (born 1960), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for East Feliciana, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa parishes, 1996-2008 and since 2016
James Carville (born 1944), political consultant and television commentator
Tommy Casanova (born 1950), football player, ophthalmologist, politician
Edgar Cason (born 1952), businessman and philanthropist
Bill Cassidy (born 1957), U.S. representative, physician
Don Cazayoux (born 1964), politician
Leonard J. Chabert (c. 1932-1991), politician
Marty J. Chabert (born c. 1956), politician
Norby Chabert (born 1976), politician
Tina Chandler (born 1974), IFBB professional bodybuilder
Pokey Chatman (born 1969), basketball player, WNBA head coach
Clifton Chenier (1925-1987), Zydeco musician
Claire Chennault (1893-1958), aviator, general
Jimmy Childress (1932-2015), state and national championship high school football coach
Jay Chevalier (1936-2019), singer
Monnie T. Cheves (1902-1988), educator and state legislator
Kate Chopin (1851-1904), author
Benny Gay Christian (1925-1982), state representative for Richland, Caldwell, and Madison parishes, 1964-74
Philip Ciaccio (1927-2015), state representative, New Orleans City Council member, state circuit judge from 1982 to 1998
Ben 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 Shreveport
Patricia Clarkson (born 1959), Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress
Sally Clausen (born 1945), university president and commissioner of higher education
Thomas G. Clausen (1939-2002), last elected Louisiana state superintendent of education
Michael 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 1970
Bill 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 Edwards
Van Cliburn (1934-2013), classical pianist
George Henry Clinton - politician
Carl B. Close (1907-1980), politician
James E. Cofer (born 1949), president of University of Louisiana at Monroe, 2002-2010
J. Frank Colbert (1882-1949), politician
Luther F. Cole (1925-2013), state representative and associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
Elliot D. Coleman (1881-1963), sheriff and bodyguard at the assassination of Huey P. Long Jr.
Hamilton D. Coleman (1845-1926), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district (1889-1991)
Vincent Coleman (1901-1971), actor
Ashton B. Collier (1910-1973), state representative from Winn Parish
La'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 powerlifter
Marshall Colt (born 1948), actor
Amie Comeaux (1976-1997), country singer
Ward Connerly (born 1939), political activist, businessman, and former University of California Regent
Harry Connick Jr. (born 1967), musician, entertainer, actor
Harry Connick Sr. (born 1926), district attorney, singer
Patrick Connick (born 1961), politician
John R. Conniff (1874-1957), educator
Charlie Cook (born 1953), political analyst
John 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, Louisiana
Charles C. Cordill (1845-1916), politician
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), judge
Kenny Ray Cox (born 1957), state representative for Natchitoches, Red River and Desoto parishes (since 2012); former United States Army lieutenant colonel
Robert Crais (born 1953), crime novelist
Clifford Ann Creed (born 1938), pro golfer
Scott Crichton (born 1954), state district court judge in Shreveport
Greg Cromer (born 1958), state representative from St. Tammany Parish
Brenham C. Crothers (1905-1984), politician
John David Crow (1935-2015), football player and coach, born in Union Parish
Marvin T. Culpepper (1908-1970), politician
Robert C. Culpepper (1873-1950), state senator for Jackson and Ouachita parishes and judge from Alexandria
William A. Culpepper (1916-2015), judge based in Alexandria, son of Robert C. Culpepper
Charles Milton Cunningham (1877-1936), educator, lawyer, newspaperman, politician
Milton Joseph Cunningham (1842-1916), state representative and state senator; state attorney general (1884-88 and 1892-1900)
William Tharp Cunningham (1871-1952), planter, attorney, state representative, and judge from Natchitoches Parish
W. Peyton Cunningham (1901-1971), newspaper publisher and member of the Louisiana House from Natchitoches Parish (1932-40)
Cupid (born 1982), R&B singer
Currensy (born 1981), rapper
Robert Houston Curry (1842-1992), state representative for Bossier Parish; wounded Confederate Army soldier
Joseph T. Curry (1895-1961), politician; planter
Israel "Bo" Curtis (1932-2012), African American politician from Alexandria
Jacob Cutrera (born 1988), middle linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars
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Casey Daigle (born 1981), former MLB pitcher
Mike Danahay (born 1957), state representative for Calcasieu Parish (since 2008)
William Daniel (born 1955), state representative for East Baton Rouge Parish (1996-2008)
Stormy Daniels (born 1979), porn actress, stripper
Jay 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), historian
Glen Davis (born 1986), power forward and center for LSU and the Los Angeles Clippers
Jackson B. Davis (1918-2016), attorney and former state senator
Jimmie Davis (1899-2000), singer, Governor of Louisiana
Willie 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 Opelousas
Cleveland Dear (1888-1950), politician
Michael E. DeBakey (1908-2008), pioneering cardiovascular surgeon
Greshun De Bouse, American Activist
Jefferson J. DeBlanc (1921-2007), World War II fighter pilot and flying ace, recipient of the Medal of Honor
Edmond Dede (1827-1903), musician, composer
Jesse C. Deen (1922-2015), state representative for Bossier and Webster parishes, 1972-88
Larry Deen (born 1948), sheriff of Bossier Parish, 1988-2012
Ellen DeGeneres (born 1958), comedian, actress, television personality
Kitty DeGree (1922-2012), Monroe real estate developer and philanthropist
Joe Delaney (1958-1983), running back for Northwestern State University and for the Kansas City Chiefs; died saving children from swimming hole
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), politician
Tim 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 representative
Catherine Dent (born 1965), actress, Danni Sofer on The Shield
Natalie Desselle-Reid (born 1967), actress
Henry C. Dethloff (1934-2019), historian
Charles W. DeWitt Jr. (born 1947), politician and rancher
F.O. "Potch" Didier (1919-2007), sheriff
Juba Diez (born 1944), state representative from Ascension Parish (1976-2004)
Herbert B. Dixon (born 1949), former state representative and school board member from Rapides Parish
Lurita 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), politician
John J. Doles Jr. (1922-2004), banker
John J. Doles Sr. (1895-1970), Plain Dealing banker and state senator (1952-56)
James R. Domengeaux (1907-1988), U.S. representative; French language cultural activist
Ronald Dominique (born 1964) serial killer
Fats Domino (1928-2017), musician
Vol Dooley (1927-2014), sheriff of Bossier Parish (1976-88)
Caroline Dormon (1888-1971), naturalist, horticulturist, promoter of Kisatchie National Forest
Glenn Dorsey (born 1985), defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers
E. S. Dortch (1841-1943), planter and politician from Bossier Parish
Lorenzo Doss (born 1994), cornerback for the Denver Broncos
Cat Doucet (1899-1975), sheriff
Early Doucet (born 1985), wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals
Eddie Doucet (1924-2008), state representative for Jefferson Parish (1972-88); businessman
Donna Douglas (born 1933-2015), actress, "The Beverly Hillbillies Hunt Downer (born 1946), politician; National Guard officer
C. H. "Sammy" Downs (1911-1985), member of both houses of the Louisiana legislature from Rapides Parish
James Crawford "Jam" Downs (born 1940), former district attorney for Rapides Parish
James U. Downs (born 1941), retired superior court judge in western North Carolina, born and reared in Shreveport
Gil 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 representative
Richard Maxwell Drew (1822-1850), judge and state representative
Clyde Drexler (born 1962), basketball player, University of Houston, NBA and U.S. Olympic team, member of Basketball Hall of Fame
Francis Dugas (1919-2008), politician
John Malcolm Duhe Jr. (born 1933), retired state court, U.S. district, and appellate court judge from New Iberia and Lafayette
Chris 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
Ken Duncan (born 1945), state treasurer from 1996 to 2000; Baton Rouge lawyer and businessman
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 director
Gilbert L. Dupre (1858-1946), politician from St. Landry Parish
H. Garland Dupre (1873-1924), politician
Champion Jack Dupree (-1992), boxer, musician
Chad Durbin (born 1977), MLB pitcher
Joey Durel (born 1953), mayor of Lafayette (since 2004)
Stanwood Duval (born 1942), federal judge in New Orleans
Stephen Dwight (born 1977), member of the Louisiana House for Calcasieu and Beauregard parishes
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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Edwin Edwards (1927-2021), Governor of Louisiana
Allen J. Ellender (1890-1972), Member of Congress, United States Senator and President Pro Tem of the Senate
Faye Emerson (1917-1983), actress
Albert Estopinal (1845-1919), politician
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Clarence Faulk (1909-2010), publisher, broadcaster, businessman from Ruston
Kevin Faulk (born 1976), New England Patriots running back, LSU Hall of Famer
Marshall Faulk (born 1973), Hall of Fame running back, television commentator
Lionel Ferbos (1911-2014), jazz musician from New Orleans
David Filo (born 1966), co-founder of Yahoo!
Jimmy Fitzmorris (1921-2021), politician, lieutenant governor
Sean Patrick Flanery (born 1965), actor
Dan Flores (born 1948), historian of the American West
D. J. Fluker (born 1991), offensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers
Jerry Fontenot (born 1966), assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers
Faith Ford (born 1964), actress
Frankie Ford (1939-2015), singer
C. B. Forgotston (1945-2016), state government watchdog
Barbara Forrest (born 20th century), philosopher and prominent critic of the intelligent design movement
Matt Forte (born 1985), running back for the Chicago Bears
Murphy J. Foster Jr. aka Mike Foster (1930-2020), Governor of Louisiana
Murphy J. Foster (1849-1921), Governor of Louisiana
Pete Fountain (1930-2016), musician
Mike Francis (born 1946), businessman, Republican former state party chairman
A. B. Franklin (born 1948), state representative for Calcasieu Parish (since 2008)
Tillman Franks (1920-2006), country musician and manager
Mannie Fresh (born 1974), record producer, musician, rapper (member of Big Tymers)
W. C. Friley (1845-1911), educator and Baptist clergyman
Samuel B. Fuller (1905-1988), founder and president of the Fuller Products Company, publisher of the New York Age and Pittsburgh Courier Henry L. Fuqua (1865-1926), Governor of Louisiana (1924-his death)
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Ernest J. Gaines (1933-2019), author
Count Bernardo de Galvez (1746-1786), Spanish governor; viceroy of New Spain
Jim Garrison (1921-1992), former New Orleans district attorney; later a state judge
Kevin Gates (born 1986), rapper
Randall Gay (born 1982), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints
Philip H. Gilbert (1870-1932), politician; former lieutenant governor
Mickey Gilley (born 1936), musician; singer; nightclub owner
David "Bo" Ginn (1951-2006), state senator of Morehouse Parish (1980-88)
Edgar Godbold (1879-1952), president of Louisiana College (1942-51)
John Goodman (born 1952), actor, comedian
Alfred Goodwill (1830-1905), businessman from Minden; owned largest general store in Louisiana in the 1880s in Minden
Stephen Gostkowski (born 1984), placekicker for the New England Patriots
Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869), pianist; composer
Shirley Ann Grau (1929-2020), writer
Webster "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
Douglas D. "Doug" Green (born c. 1950), politician
Howard 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 Orleans
Grits Gresham (1922-2008), sportsman; journalist
J. D. Grey (1906-1985), clergyman
Bob Griffin (born 1934), broadcast journalist; from Shreveport
Robert Groves (born 1948), sociologist; Director of the United States Census Bureau under U.S. President Barack Obama
Anthony Guarisco Jr. (born 1938), politician
Dudley 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
Jesse J. Guidry (c. 1921-1987), state representative and secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; from St. Martin Parish
John Michael Guidry (born 1962), circuit court judge; former member of both houses of the state legislature from Baton Rouge
Richard Guidry (1949-2008), advocate of French language in Louisiana
Ron Guidry (born 1950), Cy Young Award-winning pitcher for the New York Yankees
Brandon Guillory (born 1985), businessman
Elbert Guillory (born 1944), politician
Mickey Guillory (born 1940), retired state police officer; state representative for Acadia, Evangeline, and St. Landry parishes (since 2004)
G. Earl Guinn (1912-2004), president of Louisiana College (1951-75)
Bryant Gumbel (born 1948), television journalist
Greg Gumbel (born 1946), sportscaster
Buddy Guy (born 1936), blues musician
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Billy Hagan (1932-2007), NASCAR owner and racer, businessman
Richard T. Haik (born 1950), United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana
Ted Haik (born 1945), politician
Jeff Hall (born 1951), state representative for Rapides Parish (since 2015)
Pike Hall Jr. (1931-1999), judge from Shreveport
William Pike Hall Sr. (1896-1945), lawyer and politician in Shreveport
Jan Hamer (1927-2008), organic chemist
Rusty Hamer (1947-1990), child actor
John Martin Hamley (1883-1942), politician
Paul Jude Hardy (born 1942), state senator, secretary of state, lieutenant governor
Henry E. Hardtner (1870-1935), lumberman, conservationist, politician, founder of Urania
George W. Hardy Jr. (1900-1967), mayor of Shreveport and judge of the state circuit court of appeal
John Spencer Hardy (1913-2012), lieutenant general in the United States Air Force
Robert Harling (born 1951), playwright, screenwriter and movie director (Steel Magnolias)
Winsor Harmon (born 1963), actor, The Bold and the Beautiful Lance Harris (born 1961), state representative
Mary Johnson Harris (born 1963), educator from Shreveport
Will 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 player
Leonard R. "Pop" Hataway (born 1939), former sheriff of Grant Parish
Jason Hatcher (born 1982), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys
Don Hathaway (born 1928), Shreveport public works commissioner (1970-78); Caddo Parish sheriff (1980-2000)
Richmond C. Hathorn (1893-1941), state representative from Rapides Parish (1936-40)
Kenny Havard (born 1971), politician
Elvin Hayes (born 1945), Hall of Fame basketball player
Hunter Hayes (born 1991), country singer
Rufus D. Hayes (1913-2002), first state insurance commissioner, East Baton Rouge Parish district attorney and judge, Democratic state chairman
O. H. Haynes Jr. (1920-1996), Webster Parish sheriff (1964-80)
William Wright Heard (1853-1926), governor of Louisiana (1900-04)
Bobby Hebert (born 1960), New Orleans Saints quarterback known as "Cajun Cannon"
Dennis Paul Hebert (1926-2015), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Tangipahoa Parish, 1972-96
Felix Edward Hebert (1901-1979), journalist, politician
Paul M. Hebert (1907-1977), judge, Louisiana State University Law Center dean
Troy Hebert (born 1966), politician
Lee Hedges (born 1929), champion football coach in Shreveport
Fred Heebe (born 1952), New Orleans real estate developer
Jennifer Sneed Heebe (born 1966), politician
Talmadge 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 politician
David Heitmeier (born 1961), state senator for Orleans Parish (since 2008); optometrist
Francis C. Heitmeier (born 1950), former state senator for Orleans Parish; lawyer and lobbyist
Knute Heldner (1875-1952), impressionist artist
Lillian Hellman (1905-1984), playwright and screenwriter
Devery Henderson (born 1982), wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints
Lloyd Hendrick (1908-1951), Shreveport lawyer and state senator for DeSoto and Caddo parishes (1940-48)
Ellis Henican (born 1958), journalist, commentator, talk show host
Jeff Hennessy - trampoline coach
Leigh Hennessy - world champion gymnast and movie stuntwoman
Shelley Hennig (born 1987), actress, Days of Our Lives Charlie Hennigan (1935-2017), football player
Gilbert Franklin Hennigan (1883-1960), politician
Cameron Henry (born 1974), politician
Clarence "Frogman" Henry (born 1937), singer, musician
Gloria Henry (1923-2021), actress, CBS's Dennis the Menace Bob Hensgens (born 1955), state representative
George Herriman (1880-1944), Krazy Kat cartoonist
Charles R. Herring (born 1945), chiropractor; served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from Rapides Parish (1988-92)
Louis Herthum (born 1956), actor, Murder, She Wrote Jacob Hester (born 1985), fullback for the San Diego Chargers
Emma Churchman Hewitt (1850-1921), writer, journalist
Theodore M. Hickey (1910-1993), New Orleans City Council member and state senator; introduced bill establishing the University of New Orleans
W. 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 2017
Stephanie Hilferty (born 1985), state representative for Orleans and Jefferson parishes since 2016
Dorothy Sue Hill (born 1939), state representative for Allen, Beauregard, and Calcasieu parishes since 2008
Herman Ray Hill (born 1937), state representative for Allen, Beauregard, and Calcasieu parishes (1996-2008)
Kenny Hill (born 1958), NFL defensive back
Corey Hilliard (born 1985), offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
Quin Hillyer (born 1964), columnist and editor
Donald E. Hines (1933-2019), politician and physician
Walker Hines (born 1984), state representative from Orleans Parish
Al Hirt (1922-1999), musician
Valarie Hodges (born 1955), politician
Melvin L. Holden (born 1952), first African-American mayor of Baton Rouge
Cheryl Holdridge (1944-2009), actor
Trindon Holliday (born 1986), wide receiver and return specialist for the New York Giants
Earl Holliman (born 1928), actor
Harry Hollins (1932-1989), state representative for Calcasieu Parish from 1964 to 1980
Ken Hollis (1942-2010), state senator from Jefferson Parish (1982-2008)
Paul 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), politician
Jay F. Honeycutt (born 1937), former director of the Kennedy Space Center
Dalton W. Honore (born 1943), politician
Russel L. Honore (born 1947), general during Hurricane Katrina relief
Taylor Horn (born 1992), singer and actress
Dodie Horton - state representative for Bossier Parish, effective 2016
Son House (1902-1988), blues singer and guitarist
TJ House (born 1989), pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
Alton Hardy Howard (1925-2006), co-founder of Howard Brothers Discount Stores; gospel songwriter
Jaye 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 Stores
Arlene Howell (born 1939), Miss USA 1958 and actress: Bourbon Street Beat Jerry Huckaby (born 1941), US Representative
Thomas H. Hudson (born 1946), Baton Rouge attorney and former state senator
Jefferson D. Hughes III (born 1952), associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2013
William Clark Hughes (1868-1930), Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1926-28); Bossier Parish farmer
Guy E. Humphries Jr. (1923-2010), state court judge in Alexandria
Melvin Hunt (born 1969), assistant coach of the Dallas Mavericks
Clementine Hunter (c. 1886-1988), folk artist
Jeffrey Hunter (1926-1969) actor - The Searchers, King of Kings; born in New Orleans; reared in Wisconsin
Marcus Hunter (born 1979), politician
Carolyn Huntoon (born 1940), scientist
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Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville (1661-1706), founder of the French colony of Louisiana of New France
Iron Eyes Cody (1904-1999), actor; native of Kaplan
Walter Isaacson (born 1952), author; journalist; president and chief executive officer, Aspen Institute
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George W. Jack (1875-1924), federal judge
Wellborn 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
Alphonse J. Jackson (1927-2014), educator, civil rights activist, and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Caddo Parish (1972-92)
Donte Jackson (born 1995), NFL cornerback
Girod Jackson III (born 1972), former state representative for Jefferson Parish
John E. Jackson (1892-1989), chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party, 1929-34; Republican national committeeman, 1934-52; practice law in New Orleans
John M. Jackson (born 1950), actor, JAG Lisa Jackson (born 1962), administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under Barack Obama
Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972), gospel singer
Randy Jackson (born 1956), musician, entrepreneur, television personality
Tyson 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
Edward C. James - state representative for East Baton Rouge Parish (since 2012)
Antawn Jamison (born 1976), NBA player for the Los Angeles Lakers
Rajarsi Janakananda (1892-1955), former president of the Self-Realization Fellowship
Lemuel 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 Arcadia
Eddie Jemison (born 1963), actor, Hung, Bruce Almighty, and Ocean's Eleven and its sequels
Faith Jenkins (born 20th century), attorney, legal commentator, Miss Louisiana 2000
Mykel Shannon Jenkins (born 1969), actor, The Bold and the Beautiful Woody Jenkins (born 1947), politician, newspaper publisher
J. Thomas Jewell (1909-1993), politician from New Roads
Bobby Jindal (born 1971), Governor of Louisiana
Ronnie Johns (born 1949), politician
Andrew R. Johnson (1856-1933), state senator and mayor of Homer; named Ashland, Louisiana
Avery Johnson (born 1965), NBA player and coach
Bernette Joshua Johnson (born 1943), Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2013; associate justice, 1994-2013
Bill Johnson (1872-1972), jazz musician
Damaris Johnson (born 1989), wide receiver and punt returner for the Philadelphia Eagles
Mike Johnson (born 1972), U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017; former state representative and constitutional attorney from Bossier Parish
Quinn Johnson (born 1986), fullback for the Green Bay Packers
John Bennett Johnston Jr. (born 1932), U.S. Senator (1972-97); lobbyist (since 1997); state senator (1968-72); state representative (1964-68)
Toya Johnson (born 1983), actress
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
Donald Edward Jones (born 1949), mayor of Bossier City (1984-89)
Donnie Jones (born 1980), punter for the Philadelphia Eagles
Dub Jones (born 1924), NFL and AAFC running back
Edgar Jones (born 1984), linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs
E. Holman Jones (1926-2014), state representative
Fred W. Jones Jr. (1924-2000), city, district and state circuit court judge from Ruston
Gary Lee Jones (born 1946), Republican member of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
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)
Sam Houston Jones (1897-1978), Governor of Louisiana
Sam S. Jones (born 1953), politician, businessman
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 intelligence
J. E. Jumonville Jr. (born 1942), state senator and horse breeder from Pointe Coupee Parish
J. E. Jumonville Sr. (1919-1983), state senator and natural gas developer from Pointe Coupee Parish
Juvenile (born 1975), rapper
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Kelly Keeling (born 1966), singer-songwriter from Houma
Perry Keith (1847-1935), politician
William P. Kellogg (1830-1918), Member of Congress; Governor; United States Senator
Iris Kelso (1926-2003), New Orleans journalist
Bolivar 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, singer
Sammy 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 executive
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), musician
Ralph E. King (1902-1974), physician; state senator from Franklin Parish
Edith Killgore Kirkpatrick (1918-2014), music educator; former member of Louisiana Board of Regents
Mark Klein (born 1993), singer
Neil Haven Klock (1896-1978), sugar planter; politician from Rapides Parish
Jeannette 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), politician
Eddie Lacy (born 1990), running back for the Green Bay Packers
Adolphe Lafargue (1855-1917), newspaper publisher; state legislator; judge; from Marksville
Malcolm Lafargue (1908-1963), U.S. attorney in Shreveport (1940s)
Ed Lafitte (1886-1971), baseball player
Jean Lafitte (c. 1780 - c. 1826), blacksmith; pirate
Juan LaFonta (born 1972), former state representative for Orleans Parish and New Orleans lawyer
Papa Jack Laine (1873-1966), bandleader
Maxie Lambright (1924-1980), football coach
Dorothy Lamour (1914-1996), actress
Edgar H. Lancaster Jr. (1918-2009), former state representative and interim judge
Katherine LaNasa (born 1966), actress, Judging Amy Mary Landrieu (born 1955), US Senator
Mitch Landrieu (born 1960), politician
Moon Landrieu (born 1930), judge, politician
Ali Landry (born 1973), actress; model; Miss USA (1996)
Jarvis Landry (born 1992), wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins
Jeff Landry (born 1970), politician
Lisa Landry (born 1977), comedian
Nancy Landry (born 1962), politician
Terry Landry - state representative for Lafayette, Iberia, and St. Martin parishes since 2012; former superintendent of the Louisiana State Police
Eric Laneuville (born 1952), actor; television director, St. Elsewhere, Room 222 Nick LaRocca (1889-1961), self-proclaimed "inventor of jazz"
John Larroquette (born 1947), actor
Hank Lauricella (1930-2014), football player; state senator
Marie Laveau (c 1794 - c. 1881), Voodoo priestess
Theodore K. Lawless (1892-1971), dermatologist, medical researcher, and philanthropist
Rollo C. Lawrence (1894-1968), mayor of Pineville, 1930-46; first superintendent of Louisiana State Penitentiary, 1948-51
Claude "Buddy" Leach (born 1934), politician; businessman
Lead Belly (1885-1949), musician
Alexander McIntyre Leary (1873-1937), mayor of Minden (1903-05); director of the Home Owners Loan Corporation in Shreveport (1935-37)
Ronald Leary (born 1989), guard for the Dallas Cowboys
Bernard LeBas (born 1943), pharmacist; state representative for Evangeline and St. Landry parishes (since 2008)
Dudley J. LeBlanc (1894-1971), politician; businessman; made a fortune in the patent medicine Hadacol
Fred S. LeBlanc - politician
Jerry Luke LeBlanc (born 1956), politician
Samuel 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, 1964-88
Richard Leche (1898-1965), Governor of Louisiana
Joseph E. LeDoux (born 1949), neuroscientist
David Lee (born 1943), football player
Harry Lee (1932-2007), Jefferson Parish sheriff
Rory Lee (born 1949), president of Louisiana College (1997-2004)
Swords Lee (1859-1929), businessman and politician in Grant Parish and Alexandria
Walter C. Lee (born 1934), member of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (1991-2014); retired educator in Shreveport
Walter L. Lee (1921-2015), Clerk of Court in Evangeline Parish (1956-2012)
W. Burch Lee (1883-1939), state representative for Webster Parish (1914-16); clerk of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (1918-33)
Keith Lehr (born 1963), two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, born and resides in Bossier City
John A. Lejeune (1867-1942), Marine Corps general
Don Lemon (born 1966), journalist and television anchor; host of CNN Newsroom Countess Leon (1798-1881), founder of Germantown Colony in Webster Parish
Elmore Leonard (1925-2013), crime and western novelist; born in New Orleans
Joe LeSage (1928-2015), former state senator for Caddo Parish; LSU supervisor and Shreveport attorney
Jim Leslie (1937-1976), journalist; advertising executive; assassinated in Baton Rouge
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 actor
Zachary Levi (born 1980), actor, Less than Perfect, Chuck Jerry Lee Lewis (born 1935), musician
Keenan 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 (born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.), rapper
Coleman Lindsey (1892-1968), politician
Meghan 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 player
Lloyd Harlin Polite (born 1986), R&B singer
Nate 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 singer
Bennie Logan (born 1989), nose tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
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 Pierce Long Jr. (1893-1935), Governor of Louisiana; US Senator
Jimmy D. Long (1931-2016), politician
Russell Long (1918-2003), US Senator
Speedy O. Long (1928-2006), US Representative; district attorney from La Salle Parish
Professor Longhair (1918-1980), musician
John L. Loos (1918-2011), historian
Joseph Lopinto (born c. 1976), state representative from Jefferson Parish
Morris Lottinger Jr. (born c. 1938), politician
Morris Lottinger Sr. (1902-1978), politician
Lance Louis (born 1985), offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts
Aaron Loup (born 1987), relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
Margaret Lowenthal (1929-2003), first woman state representative for Calcasieu Parish, service from 1980 to 1988
Fred L. Lowery (born 1943), clergyman; author
J. A. W. Lowry (1848-1899), politician in Bossier Parish
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
Jay Luneau (born 1962), state senator and lawyer from Alexandria, effective 2016
Robert L. Lynn (1931-2020), president of Louisiana College from 1975 to 1997
Hall Lyons (1923-1998), oilman; politician
Ted Lyons (1900-1986), Hall of Fame baseball player
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Sherman Q. Mack (born 1972), politician
Anthony Mackie (born 1979), actor, Million Dollar Baby, The Hurt Locker, Captain America Magic Sam (1937-1969), blues music pioneer
John Maginnis (1948-2014), journalist; author
Mikie Mahtook (born 1989), outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays
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, historian
Archie Manning (born 1949), former New Orleans Saints quarterback; father of Eli, Cooper and Peyton
Cooper Manning (born 1974), television personality; brother of Eli and Peyton
Eli Manning (born 1981), New York Giants quarterback; son of Archie Manning; brother of Peyton and Cooper
Peyton Manning (born 1976), retired Denver Broncos quarterback; son of Archie Manning; brother of Eli and Cooper
Tommy 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), musician
Anna Margaret (born 1996), singer
Angelica Maria (born 1944), Mexican actress and singer
Robert M. Marionneaux (born 1968), politician
Branford Marsalis (born 1960), musician
Ellis Marsalis Jr. (1934-2020), musician; educator
Ellis Marsalis Sr. (1908-2004), poultry farmer; jazz musician; hotelier; civil rights activist
Wynton Marsalis (born 1961), musician
Leonard Marshall (born 1961), former defensive end, primarily for the New York Giants
Samuel W. Martien (1854-1946), planter; politician
Danny Martiny (born 1951), politician
Rod Masterson (1945-2013), actor
Tyrann 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 parishes
James 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 educator
Mike McConathy (born 1955), basketball coach at Northwestern State University since 1999; son of John McConathy
Billy 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 2016
Eugene McGehee (1928-2014), state legislator; judge; from East Baton Rouge Parish
Tim McGraw (born 1967), country musician; singer; actor
John 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. representative
Baylus Benjamin McKinney (1886-1952), Christian singer-songwriter
Joe McKnight (born 1988), tailback for the New York Jets
A. J. McNamara (1936-2014), state representative; U.S. District Judge from Jefferson Parish
Gil Meche (born 1978), MLB pitcher
Leon C. Megginson (1921-2010), LSU professor noted for his clarifying statements about Darwinism
D. L. Menard (1932-2017), Cajun musician from Erath
Adah Isaacs Menken (1835-1868), actress
Emile Meyer (1910-1987), actor
Quintin Mikell (born 1980), safety for the St. Louis Rams
Lizzie Miles (1895-1963), singer
Wade Miley (born 1986), relief pitcher for the Houston Astros
Roderick Miller (1924-2005), politician; lawyer
Percy "Master P" Miller (born 1967), rapper; actor; record producer; athlete
Fred H. Mills Jr. (born 1955), politician, pharmacist, banker
Jordan Mills (born 1990), offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears
Newt V. Mills (1899-1996), U.S. representative
Paul Millsap (born 1985), power forward for the Utah Jazz
Alexander Milne (1742-1838), businessman; slave trader; philanthropist
Barkevious 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 2016
Bill Monroe (1920-2011), journalist, host of Meet the Press (1975-84)
Greg Monroe (born 1990), center for the Detroit Pistons
Billy Montgomery (born 1937), politician; former educator
Little Brother Montgomery (c. 1906-1985), musician
Chris Mooney (born 1977), journalist and author
Cleo 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 II
Mewelde Moore (born 1982), running back for the Indianapolis Colts
W. Henson Moore (born 1939), US Representative
Jackie Moreland (1938-1971), professional basketball player
Aaron 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 photographer
Lewis L. Morgan (1876-1950), U.S. representative; gubernatorial runoff candidate (1944)
Dutch Morial (1929-1989), judge; mayor of New Orleans
Sergio Rossetti Morosini (born 1953), Diplomat, Artist, Author; 1975 Honorary Louisiana State Senator
Cynthia 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 Legislature
Jay Morris (born 1958), state representative from Ouachita and Morehouse parishes
deLesseps Morrison Jr. (1944-1996), state representative from Orleans Parish
deLesseps S. "Chep" Morrison (1912-1964), mayor of New Orleans; ambassador to the Organization of American States; three-time gubernatorial candidate
Logan 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 champion
Garrett Morris (born 1937), actor and comedian, Saturday Night Live Isaac Edward Morse (1809-1866), Attorney General of Louisiana; US Member of Congress
Jelly Roll Morton (1890-1941), musician; composer; self-proclaimed "inventor of jazz"
Alicia Morton (born 1987), actress
Alexander Mouton (1804-1885), Governor; United States Senator
Jonas Mouton (born 1988), linebacker for the San Diego Chargers
Bernhard Muller (1788-1834), colonizer of Grand Ecore in Natchitoches Parish
W. 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 felon
Edward F. Neild (1884-1955), architect; from Shreveport
Ed Nelson (1928-2014), actor, Peyton Place Aaron Neville (born 1941), singer
Arthel 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)
Malik Newman (born 1997), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
Randy Newman (born 1943), singer-songwriter; pianist
Francis T. Nicholls (1834-1912), Governor of Louisiana
Lance E. Nichols (born 1955), actor, Treme J. Kelly Nix (born 1934), politician; businessman
Taurean Nixon (born 1991), cornerback for the Denver Broncos
James A. Noe (1890-1976), Governor of Louisiana (for five months in 1936); oil driller; broadcaster
Rico Noel (born 1989), outfielder for the New York Yankees
Aaron Nola (born 1993), MLB All Star baseball pitcher
William Wiley Norris III (1936-2016), city, district, and circuit court judge from West Monroe
Solomon Northrup (1807-1863), abolitionist
Alcide Nunez (1884-1934), musician
Samuel B. Nunez Jr. (1930-2012), politician
William 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 1934
Frank Ocean (born 1987), Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer
Alton Ochsner (1896-1981), surgeon; medical researcher
Kenneth L. Odinet Sr. (born 1930), state representative for Orleans and St. Bernard parishes (1988-2008)
Bob Odom (1935-2014), state agriculture commissioner (1980-2008); longest-serving individual in that office
Ethma Odum (1931-2009), pioneer woman television personality at KALB-TV in Alexandria
Arthur J. O'Keefe Sr. (1876-1943), mayor of New Orleans (1926-29)
Michael H. O'Keefe (1931-2021), politician; convicted felon
Henry Warren Ogden (1842-1905), politician
Taylor W. O'Hearn (1907-1997), politician
Shaquille O'Neal - former LSU and NBA player, Basketball Hall of Famer
Joe "King" Oliver (1885-1938), jazz musician
Virgil Orr (1923-2021), state representative; vice president, Louisiana Tech University
Joe Osborn (1937-2018), musician
Kenneth Osterberger (1930-2016), state senator from East Baton Rouge Parish, 1972 to 1992; former opponent of David Duke
Lee Harvey Oswald (1939-1963), presumed assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy
Lionel Ott (1894-1987), politician; businessman
George T. Oubre (1918-1998), politician; from St. James Parish
Darrell 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
Mel Ott (1909-1958), Hall of Fame baseball player
Don Owen (1930-2012), news anchor; politician
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Robert Pack (born 1969), NBA player and coach
Frank 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 player
Hugh G. Parker Jr. (1934-2007), architect
Larry Parker (1922-1996), businessman; state representative from Rapides Parish
John 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 Rouge
Otto Passman (1900-1988), U.S. Representative
Paul Pastorek (born 1954), politician, lawyer, educational specialist
William S. Patout III (1932-2017), sugar grower in Iberia Parish
David I. Patten (1920-1998), politician
Carly Patterson (born 1988), Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics
B. R. Patton (1920-1999), state senator from Lincoln and Union parishes (1956-64)
Felix Octave Pavy (1879-1962), physician and politician from St. Landry Parish
James E. Paxton (born 1963), district attorney of Louisiana 6th Judicial District
E. N. Payne (1873-1951), state representative for Webster Parish (1932-36)
Elfrid Payton (born 1994), Point guard for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association
Nicholas Payton (born 1973), musician
Joe Raymond Peace (born 1945), football coach
Dave L. Pearce (1904-1984), politician
Kevin Pearson (born 1959), politician
Jesse Pearson (1930-1979), actor and screenwriter
Charles B. Peatross (1940-2015), circuit court judge in Shreveport
William S. Peck Jr. (1916-1987), politician
William S. Peck Sr. (1873-1946), politician
Harvey Peltier Jr. (1923-1980), politician
Harvey Peltier Sr. (1899-1977), politician
Leander 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)
Jonathan W. Perry (born 1973), politician
Tyler Perry (born 1969), television/movie producer, writer, actor, director
Jace Peterson (born 1990), second baseman for the Atlanta Braves
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; educator
Webb Pierce (1921-1991), singer
Wendell Pierce (born 1962), actor, Bunk Moreland on The Wire Juan Pierre (born 1977), outfielder for the Miami Marlins
Vincent Pierre (born 1964), state representative for Lafayette Parish (since 2012)
P.B.S. Pinchback (1837-1921), politician, Governor of Louisiana
Glen Pitre (born 1955), filmmaker
Loulan Pitre Jr. (born 1961), lawyer in New Orleans; former state representative for Lafourche Parish
Montgomery Pittman (1917-1962), actor, screenwriter, producer, known for 77 Sunset Strip Vance Plauche (1897-1976) - U.S. Representative, 1941 to 1943
Dustin Poirier (born 1989), UFC fighter
Leonidas 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 comedian
Henry "Tank" Powell (born 1945), politician
Mike Powell (born 1961), Shreveport politician
Robert E. Powell (1923-1997), mayor of Monroe from 1979 to 1996
Julien de Lallande Poydras (1740-1824), poet, politician
Steve Prator (born 1951), Caddo Parish sheriff
Phil Preis (born 1950), politician
Sister Helen Prejean (born 1938), activist
Arthur 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, entertainer
Professor Longhair (1918-1980), musician
Albin Provosty (1865-1932), politician from New Roads
Paul Prudhomme (1940-2015), chef
Keith M. Pyburn (1910-1967), state representative for Caddo Parish (1948-52)
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Chris Quinn (born 1983), point guard for the New Jersey Nets
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Paul Rae (born 1968), actor
Max Rafferty (1917-1982), author ;educator; California politician
Henry Ragas (1897-1919), early jazz pianist
Kevin Rahm (born 1971), actor
Tanner Rainey (born 1992), relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals
Melvin Rambin (1941-2001), politician; banker
Rueben 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 judge
Clyde V. Ratcliff (1879-1952), politician; planter
Eddy Raven (born 1944), singer-songwriter
Donald Rawson (1925-2014), historian
Shawn Reaves (born 1978), actor
Mac "Dr John" Rebbenack (born 1940), pianist, singer-songwriter
Ed 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
Terry Reeves (1946-2005), district attorney for Winn Parish (1991-2005, his death)
Godfrey Reggio (born 1940), filmmaker
Eric Reid (born 1991), safety for the San Francisco 49ers
Sean Reilly (born 1961), state representative; chief operating officer of Lamar Advertising Company
Ed Renwick (1938-2020), political scientist
Darius Reynaud (born 1985), wide receiver and running back for the Tennessee Titans
Gene Reynolds (born 1950), state representative
Slater Rhea (Shuai De, ), American singer and TV personality famous in China; born in Alexandria
Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes (1909-1997), politician
Anne Rice (1941-2021), author
Jerome "Dee" Richard (born 1955), politician
Teddy Riley (1924-1992), jazz trumpeter
Norbert Rilleaux (1806-1894), inventor; engineer
Edward Ripoll (1924-2006), state representative; bar owner in New Orleans
Neil Riser (born 1962), state senator, 2008 to 2020; state representative since 2020
Randy Roach (born 1951), mayor of Lake Charles since 2000
Joel Robideaux (born 1962), politician
Cokie Roberts (1943-2019), television journalist; author; daughter of Hale Boggs and Lindy Boggs
Robert Roberts Jr. (1872 - date of death missing), politician from Union and Webster parishes
Kay Robertson (born 1950), television personality
Phil Robertson (born 1946), television personality
Si Robertson (born 1948), television personality
Scotty Robertson (1930-2011), basketball coach
Greg Robinson (born 1992), offensive tackle for the St. Louis Rams
W. C. Robinson (1861-1914), educator
George Rodrigue (1944-2013), "Blue Dog" artist
Buddy Roemer (1943-2021), governor of Louisiana (1988-92)
Charles E. Roemer II (1923-2012), state commissioner of administration (1972-80)
Chas Roemer (born 1970), president of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (since 2012)
Ned Romero (1925-2017), actor; originally from Franklin
Ralph L. Ropp (1897-1982), president of Louisiana Tech University (1949-62)
Leon Roppolo (1902-1943), musician
Jacques Roy (born 1970), mayor of Alexandria (since 2006)
Alvin Benjamin Rubin (1920-1991), federal judge
Barry Rubin (born 1957), Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL
Robert Edwin Russ (1830-1902), founder of Ruston, Louisiana
Bill Russell (1934-2022), Hall of Fame center for the Boston Celtics; NBA coach
Weldon Russell (born 1946), politician; businessman
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Jeffrey D. Sadow (born 1962), political scientist; columnist; educator
Larry Sale (1893-1977), sheriff of Claiborne Parish
Joe R. Salter (born 1943), politician, educator
A. T. "Apple" Sanders Jr. (1926-1989), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (1956-64)
Roy Sanders (1904-1976), educator; state legislator from Natchitoches Parish
John N. Sandlin (1872-1957), U. S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district (1921-37)
McIntyre H. Sandlin (c. 1870-1955), politician in Minden
Nicholas J. Sandlin (1832-1896), politician in Webster Parish
Jean Oliver Sartor (1918-2007), artist
Kurtis Scaletta - writer
Clay Schexnayder (born 1969), state representative; businessman
John Schroder (born 1961), former state representative from Covington; businessman
Mike Scifres (born 1980), punter for the San Diego Chargers
Ashley Scott (born 1977), actress, model, Jericho, Dark Angel, Birds of Prey Nauman Scott (1916-2001), U.S. District Court judge
Pat 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 philanthropist
Joe Sevario (born 1944), state senator from Ascension Parish, 1976-94
Henry Clay Sevier (1896-1974), politician
V. C. Shannon (1910-1989), politician
Amanda Shaw (born 1990), actress; singer; fiddler
B. L. Shaw (1933-2018) - former state senator, educator
Rhonda Shear (born 1954), beauty queen; television host
Ben Sheets (born 1978), MLB pitcher
Virginia Shehee (1923-2015) -first woman elected to Louisiana Senate
Clarence Shelmon (born 1952), NFL offensive coordinator
Kenny Wayne Shepherd (born 1977), musician
Alana Shipp (born 1982), American-Israeli IFBB professional bodybuilder
Chris 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 musician
Richard Simmons (born 1948), fitness authority; television personality
Scott 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 dentist
Cuthbert Ormond Simpkins Jr. (born 1947), physician and historian, reared in Shreveport
Oramel H. Simpson (1870-1932), Governor of Louisiana (1926-28)
Fulwar Skipwith (1765-1839), diplomat; politician
Eric Skrmetta (born 1958), politician
John Slidell (1793-1871), U.S. Senator; Confederate diplomat
Soulja Slim (1977-2003), musician
Donald Sloan (born 1988), guard for the Atlanta Hawks
LeRoy Smallenberger (1912-2002), Republican lawyer; politician
Argile Smith (born 1955), interim president of Louisiana College (2014-15)
Dorothy Garrett Smith (c. 1932-1990), first woman president of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
George Luke Smith (1837-1884), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district
Howard K. Smith (1914-2002), television journalist; reporter
James Peyton Smith (1925-2006), politician
Jasper K. Smith (1905-1992), politician
John R. Smith (born 1945), politician
Otis Smith (born 1965), New England Patriots cornerback; Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach
Patricia Haynes Smith (born 1946), state representative from Baton Rouge
Ada Jack Carver Snell (1890-1972), short story writer
Jefferson B. Snyder (1859-1951), politician
Robert H. Snyder (1855-1905), politician
Guy Sockrider (1921-2011), politician
Steven Soderbergh (born 1963), film producer; screenwriter; cinematographer; director
Floyd Soileau (born 1938), record producer
Ian Somerhalder (born 1978), actor; model
Art Sour (1924-2000), State Representative from Shreveport (1972-92)
James Z. Spearing (1864-1942), politician
Britney Spears (born 1981), singer; actress
Bryan Spears (born 1977), film and television producer
Jamie Lynn Spears (born 1991), actress; singer
Lynne Spears (born 1955), author
Marcus Spears (born 1983), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys
Freddie Spencer (born 1961), world motorcycle champion
Mason Spencer (1892-1962), politician
Tommy Spinks (1948-2007), football player
Tam Spiva (1932-2017), screenwriter
Frank Spooner (born 1937), businessman and politician
David Theophilus Stafford (1849-1926), sheriff of Rapides Parish, 1888-1904
Grove Stafford (1897-1975), state senator for Rapides Parish, 1940-48
Leroy Augustus Stafford (1822-1864), Confederate brigadier general
Tom Stagg (1923-2015), Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Richard Stalder (born 1951), secretary of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Rusty Staub (1944-2018), MLB right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman
Edward J. Steimel (1922-2016), lobbyist and founder of Louisiana Association of Business and Industry
Craig Steltz (born 1986), safety for the Chicago Bears
Alton Sterling (1979-2016), black man fatally shot by a police officer in Baton Rouge
E. L. Stewart (1872-1956), Minden lawyer and state representative for Webster Parish from 1904 to 1908
Kordell Stewart (born 1972), NFL quarterback and wide receiver
Karen St. Germain (born c. 1957), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Iberville and Assumption parishes (since 2004)
Dennis Stine (born 1952), businessman and politician from Lake Charles
Tim Stine (born 1956), businessman and politician from Sulphur in Calcasieu Parish
Ford E. Stinson (1914-1989), lawyer and state legislator from Bossier Parish
Julie 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
Jimmy Strain (1926-1973), politician and pediatrician
Michael G. Strain (born 1959), veterinarian; state representative; Commissioner of the Louisiana Departmentof Agriculture and Forestry
Izzy Stradlin (born 1962), singer, guitarist and backing vocal at Guns N' Roses
James St. Raymond (born c. 1957), state representative for Orleans Parish (1988-92); businessman
Roy C. Strickland (1942-2010), businessman, politician
Raymond Strother (born 1940), political consultant
James Sudduth (1917-1995), mayor of Lake Charles, 1965-73; 1989-93
Patrick Surtain (born 1976), NFL cornerback
James Sutterfield (born 1942), lawyer; Republican member of the Louisiana House from Orleans Parish (1970-72)
Hal Sutton (born 1958), PGA Tour golfer
Jimmy Swaggart (born 1935), evangelist
Marc Swayze (1913-2012), comic book writer and illustrator
Stromile Swift (born 1979), NBA player
Harold Sylvester (born 1949), actor, Married... with Children, Today's F.B.I., Shaky GroundT
Joseph Talamo (born 1990), jockey
Kirk Talbot (born 1969), state representative from Jefferson Parish
Irvin Talton - member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Webster Parish (1880-84)
Elmer R. Tapper (1929-2011), politician
Gregory Tarver (born 1946), civil rights activist, state senator from Caddo Parish
Ray Tarver (1921-1972), dentist; represented Natchitoches Parish in state House of Representatives (1964-68)
John Adam Tassin Jr, MD (1944-2020), doctor; represented Avoyelles, Evangeline and Allen Parishes in State Senate (1972-1976)
Albert Tate (1920-1986), state and federal judge
Billy 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 (1935-2018), Hall of Fame fullback, primarily with the Green Bay Packers
Joe Gray Taylor (1920-1987), historian
Richard Taylor (1826-1879), Confederate general
Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), 12th President of the United States; US Army general
Lloyd George Teekell (1922-1996), politician
Benjamin Milam Teekell (1867-1942), state representative from Red River Parish (1920-28)
Garrett Temple (born 1986), point guard for the San Antonio Spurs
Suzanne Haik Terrell (born 1954), politician
Byron Thames (born 1969), actor and musician (Father Murphy)
Sam H. Theriot (born 1954), politician
Ryan Theriot (born 1979), infielder for the San Francisco Giants
Major Thibaut (born 1977), politician
Keith Thibodeaux (born 1950), actor
Ledricka Thierry (born 1978), politician
Dallas 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
Addison Roswell Thompson (1911-1976), segregationist politician
Jeff R. Thompson (born 1965), politician
Ken Thompson (born 1943), pioneer of computer science
Lizzie P. Thompson (1894-1973), state representative
Richard S. Thompson (1916-1997), state representative from Grant Parish
Sandra Thompson (born 1946), politician; environmentalist
Steve D. Thompson (born 1935), member of the Louisiana State Senate from Franklin Parish (1988-96)
T. Ashton Thompson (1916-1965), U.S. representative
Dale Thorn (1943-2014), journalist; Louisiana State University professor; press secretary to Governor Edwin Edwards
Marcus Thornton (born 1987), shooting guard for the New Orleans Hornets
George H. Tichenor (1837-1923), surgeon; pioneer in antiseptics
E. M. Toler (1874-1954), physician; coroner; state senator for East and West Feliciana parishes (1944-54)
Tommy Tomlinson (1930-1982), guitarist; inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame
David Toms (born 1967), PGA Tour golfer
Charles Emery Tooke Jr. (1912-1986), lawyer; state senator
John Kennedy Toole (1937-1969), author of Pulitzer Prize-winning A Confederacy of Dunces Reggie Torbor (born 1981), former NFL linebacker
Ned Touchstone (1926-1988), politician; publisher
Allen Toussaint (1938-2015), New Orleans musician; composer; record producer
David C. Treen (1928-2009), US Representative (1973-80); Governor of Louisiana (1980-84)
Ralph T. Troy (1935-2014), mayor of Monroe (1972-76)
Ben Turpin (1869-1940), silent movie actor and comedian
Trai Turner (born 1993), guard for the Carolina Panthers
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Steve Van Buren (1920-2012), Hall of Fame halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles
Troy Verges, country pop music songwriter
Jacques Villere (1760-1830), Creole; Governor of Louisiana; general
Pruitt Taylor Vince (born 1960), movie and television character actor
David Vitter (born 1961), U.S. Senator
John Volz (1936-2011), U.S. attorney; prosecuted high-profile corruption cases in the 1980s
Cole Vosbury (born 1991), singer-songwriter, musician, and contestant on The Voice season 5
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David Wade (1911-1990), general
Thomas M. Wade (1860-1929), politician; educator
Von 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), politician
Taijuan Walker (born 1992), starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Mike Wallace (born 1986), wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Dayton Waller (1925-2015), former state representative from Caddo Parish
Ray Walston (1914-2001) actor - My Favorite Martian Mike Walsworth (born 1956), state senator from Ouachita Parish
Donald Ellsworth Walter (born 1936), former U.S. attorney; U.S. district judge in Shreveport
Rick Ward III (born 1982), state senator from Iberville Parish
Jack Wardlaw (1937-2012), journalist
Henry C. Warmoth (1842-1931), Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction
Ron Washington (born 1952), manager for the Texas Rangers
J. Louis Watkins Jr. (1929-1997), judge; politician
John D. Watkins (1828-1895), state senator and judge in Webster Parish
John T. Watkins (1854-1925), state court judge; U.S. representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district (1905-21)
Muse 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 movies
Blayne Weaver (born 1976), actor
Corey Webster (born 1982), cornerback for the New York Giants
Gus Weill (1933-2018), political consultant and author
Carl 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; author
Vernon Wells (born 1978), outfielder for the New York Yankees
Charcandrick West (born 1991), running back for the Kansas City Chiefs
Shane West (born 1978), actor
Lloyd F. Wheat (1923-2004), state senator from Natchitoches and Red River parishes (1948-52)
Bodi White (born 1956), politician
Edward 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 2016
Tony Joe White (1943-2018), singer-songwriter; musician
Wally Whitehurst (born 1964), former MLB pitcher
Lynn Whitfield (born 1953), actress
Lenar Whitney (born 1959), politician
Jonathan 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 NFL
Alfred C. Williams (1951-2015), state representative for East Baton Rouge Parish (since 2015)
A. L. Williams (born 1934), retired football coach
Chris Williams (born 1985), offensive guard for the Chicago Bears
Doug Williams (born 1955), NFL quarterback, led Washington Redskins to Super Bowl XXII championship
Duke Williams (born 1990), safety for the Buffalo Bills
Gerald Williams (born 1966), former Major League Baseball outfielder
Hank Williams Jr. (born 1949), singer
Kyle Williams (born 1983), defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills
Lucinda Williams (born 1963), singer-songwriter; musician
Mary Bushnell Williams (1826-1891), writer, poet, translator
Patrick C. Williams (born 1963), state representative for Caddo Parish
T. Harry Williams (1909-1979), historian
Tramon Williams (born 1983), cornerback for the Green Bay Packers
Norris C. Williamson (1874-1949), politician
Edwin 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; politician
Peggy Wilson (born 1937), Republican politician; former member of the New Orleans City Council
Riley J. Wilson (1871-1946), U.S. representative
Rush Wimberly (1873-1943), politician
Stephen J. Windhorst (born 1957), judge; state representative
John D. Winters (1917-1998), historian
Tommy Wiseau (born 1968), screenwriter; director; producer; executive producer; actor
Reese Witherspoon (born 1976), Academy Award-winning actress
A. Baldwin Wood (1879-1956), inventor; engineer
Susan Ward (born 1976), actress; model
Ebony Woodruff (born 1980), state representative for Jefferson Parish from 2013 to 2016
Xavier Woods (born 1995), safety for the Dallas Cowboys
J. Robert Wooley (born 1953), politician
Orlando Woolridge (1959-2012), NBA power forward for several teams
G. L. P. Wren (1836-1901), member of both houses of the Louisiana legislature; farmer in Webster Parish
Zelma Wyche (1918-1999), politician; civil rights activist
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Andrew Young (born 1932), politician and civil rights advocate
Lester Young (1909-1959), musician
Thaddeus Young (born 1988), small forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
YoungBoy Never Broke Again (born 1999), rap singer
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Buckwheat Zydeco (1947-2016), musician
Related pages
List of people from Baton Rouge
List of people from New Orleans
Notes
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