Famous People

Muhammad Ali (1942 - ) World heavyweight champion of boxing. Born in Louisville, KY (198)

David Rice Atchison (1807 - 1886) A Missouri native, held the office of president of the United States for one day in 1849. Born in Frogtown, KY (328)

Alben W. Barkley (1877 - 1956) Alben W. Barkley (1877 - 1956) Vice president. Born in Graves County, KY (202)

James Bowie (1796 - 1836) Known for his famous "Bowie knife" and a sometimes reckless adventurer, Jim Bowie is now immortalized as one of the true folk heroes in early Texas. Born in Springcreek, KY (204)

Kit Carson (1809 - 1868) Scout and Indian agent. Born in Madison County, KY (208)

George Clooney (1961 - ) Actor made famous in the television show ER. Born in Lexington, KY (199)

Jefferson Davis (1808 - 1889) President of the Confederate States of America. Born in Christian county, KY (200)

Johnny Depp (1963 - ) Award winning actor who is famous for his roles as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean and Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Born in Owensboro, KY (211)

Irene Dunne (1898 - 1990) Well-known actress and singer of the 1930s and 1940s; She was nominated for an Academy Award 5 times. Born in Louisville,, KY (212)

Duncan Hines (1880 - 1959) Founder of Duncan Hines company. Born in Bowling Green, KY (201)

Wynonna Judd (1964 - ) American country music singer Born in Ashland, KY (703)

Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) The 16th President of the United States; moved from Kentucky to New Salem at the age of 21. Born in Sinking Spring Farm, KY (144)

Loretta Lynn (1934 - ) Country music singer. Born in Butcher Holler, KY (203)

Harold "Pee Wee" Reese (1918 - 1999) Baseball shortstop with Brooklyn Dodgers. Born in Ekron, KY (207)

Diane Sawyer (1945 - ) The first female reporter on 60 Minutes. Born in Glasgow, KY (206)

Jim Varney (1949 - 2000) Actor/Comedian. Best known for his portrayal of Ernest P. Worrell. Born in Lexington, KY (210)

Robert Penn Warren (1905 - 1989) Author known for works such as All the King's Men and Band of Angels. Born in Todd County, KY (209)