Famous People

Angie Dickinson (1931 - ) Famous American actress who is well-known for her role as Seargent Leann "Pepper" Anderson in Police Woman. Born in Kulm, ND (433)

William H. Gass (1924 - ) Writer and philosopher. He wrote Omensetter's Luck and a book of short stories called In the Heart of the Heart of the Country. Born in Fargo, ND (440)

Peggy Lee (1920 - 2002) An American Jazz and Traditional Pop singer. She is also an Oscar nominated performer. Born in Jamestown, ND (434)

Louis L'Amour (1908 - 1988) Author known for his vivid descriptions of frontier life. Born in Jamestown, ND (432)

Cliff "Fido" Purpur (1912 - 2001) First North Dakota native to become a National Hockey League player; He played for the St. Louis Eagles, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Detroit Red Wings. Born in Grand Forks, ND (439)