Famous People from Louisiana

Louisiana Biographies, Famous People from Louisiana

Alexander McGillivray

Louis Armstrong (1901 - 1971) Famous trumpet player and singer considered by many to one of the best jazz musicians ever; born in New Orleans.

John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), naturalist and artist, some of whose paintings for Birds of America were done in Louisiana.

Geoffrey Beene (1927 - ) Fashion designer; born in Haynesville.

Truman Capote (1924 - 1984) Novelist made famous with Other Voices, Other Rooms and Breakfast at Tiffanys; born in New Orleans.

Michael DeBakey (1908 - ) Doctor that developed the first artificial heart; born in Lake Charles.

Antoine "F(1928 - ) Pianist, singer, and songwriter; born in New Orleans.

Bryant Gumbel (1948 - ) TV newscaster; born in New Orleans.

Al Hirt (1922 - 1999) Trumpeter; born in New Orleans.

Mahalia Jackson (1912 - 1972) Gospel singer made famous with Move On Up a Little, the first million-selling gospel record; born in New Orleans.

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935- ) Singer and pianist famous for songs like "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire"; born in Ferriday.

Huey Newton (1942 - 1989) Black activist; born in Monroe.

Cokie Roberts (1943 - ) Journalist; born in New Orleans.

Kordell Stewart (1972 - ) Football player; born in New Orleans.

More Famous People of Louisiana

Geoffrey Beene fashion designer, Haynesville

Kitty Carlisle singer, actress, New Orleans

Van Cliburn concert pianist, Shreveport

Fats Domino musician, New Orleans

Louis Moreau Gottschalk pianist, composer, New Orleans

Lillian Hellman playwright, New Orleans

Dorothy Lamour actress, New Orleans

Huey P. Long politician, Winnfield

Wynton Marsalis musician, New Orleans

Jelly Roll Morton jazz musician, composer, New Orleans

Huey Newton black activist, New Orleans

Paul Prudhomme chef, Opelousas

Ray Walston actor, New Orleans

Edward Douglas White jurist, Lafourche Parish

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