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What famous actors live in Kentucky?

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Asked by: David Clarey

Who is the most famous celebrity in Kentucky?

Famous people born or raised (or both) in the Bluegrass State include explorers and pioneers (Daniel Boone), some of the world’s most influential athletes (Muhammad Ali), movie stars (George Clooney), musicians (Loretta Lynn) and even some of America’s most significant political figures (Abraham Lincoln).

Who lives in Kentucky that are famous?

Film, radio, and television personalities

Name Notable for
Will Chase (born 1970) Actor
George Clooney (born 1961) Oscar-winning actor and director
Nick Clooney (born 1934) Television personality and journalist
Rosemary Clooney (1928–2002) Actress and singer

Do any celebrities live in Lexington KY?

Actor Steve Zahn — known for HBO’s “Treme,” the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” movies and many, many other roles — lives in Lexington.

What actors were born in Kentucky?

Birth Place Matching “Kentucky, USA” (Sorted by Popularity…

  • Johnny Depp. Actor | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. …
  • Jennifer Lawrence. Actress | The Hunger Games. …
  • Sean Young. Actress | Blade Runner. …
  • George Clooney. Actor | Michael Clayton. …
  • Jim Varney. …
  • Michael Shannon. …
  • Josh Hutcherson. …
  • Boyd Holbrook.

Is Tom Cruise from Kentucky?

Early life and education. Cruise was born on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, to electrical engineer Thomas Cruise Mapother III (1934–1984) and special education teacher Mary Lee (née Pfeiffer; 1936–2017). His parents were both from Louisville, Kentucky, and had English, German, and Irish ancestry.

What famous person is from Louisville Ky?

1. Jennifer Lawrence. As the highest-paid actress in the world in , and with her films grossing over $5.5 billion worldwide, Jennifer Lawrence is often cited as the most successful actress of her generation. She is also the first person born in the 1990s to have won an acting Oscar.

What food is Ky famous for?

7 Famous Foods of Kentucky

  • Burgoo. This Kentucky staple has been described as a “midway between a hearty soup and a stew.” The filling (and often spicy) dish can include chicken, pork or mutton. …
  • Hot Brown. Starved? …
  • Derby Pie. …
  • Louisville style chili. …
  • Bourbon balls. …
  • Henry Bain sauce. …
  • Barbecue.

What are people born in Kentucky called?

People who live in Kentucky are called Kentuckians, Kentuckers and Kentuckeyites.

What president was born in Kentucky?

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, was the first president born west of the Appalachian Mountains. His birth in a log cabin at Sinking Springs Farm took place on February 12, 1809, when that part of Kentucky was still a rugged frontier.

Is Jennifer Lawrence from Kentucky?

Lawrence was born in Louisville, Kentucky on Aug. 15, 1990. She grew up with two older brothers and her mom Karen and dad Gary — about 25 miles east of downtown Louisville.

Who was famous in Kentucky and why?

Here Are 15 Awesome Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Kentucky

  • Muhammad Ali (Louisville) Dutch National Archives/Wikimedia Commons. …
  • Tyson Gay (Lexington) …
  • Abraham Lincoln (LaRue County) …
  • Wynonna Judd (Ashland) …
  • Rajon Rondo (Louisville) …
  • George Clooney (Lexington) …
  • Diane Sawyer (Glasgow) …
  • Steven Curtis Chapman (Paducah)

Who is the most famous Tik Toker in Kentucky?

Kentuckian Parker Pannell With 2.2 Million TikTok Followers Talks Strategy Amid App’s Uncertainty.