Famous People Born in Kentucky

Nestled along the banks of the mighty Ohio River, is a state which boasts a very ominous list of famous people who were born in Kentucky. From presidents to race car drivers, along with actors and musicians alike, this state seems to be a breeding ground for talent.

Listed below is a few of the famous people who were born in the bluegrass state of Kentucky. You can visit www.mapquest.com to check out a few of these locations. Some of these famous people were born and raised in very quant locations, while others grew up in highly populated cities. All of them have rose to success and made their names and also this state infamous.

Actors and television stars:

Ned Beatty - (b.1937) Ned is a legendary film star, and was born in Louisville, KY.

Foster Brooks - (1912-2001) Actor and comedian, Brooks was also born in Louisville, KY.

George Clooney - (b.1961) Motion picture film star George Clooney was born in Lexington, KY.

Johnny Depp - (b.1963) Television, and motion picture star, Johnny was born in Owensboro, KY.

Warren Oats - (1928 -1982) Motion picture star, Warren Oats was born in Depoy Ky. in Muhlenberg County.

Anne Potts - (b.1952) Television star, Annie was born in Franklin KY.

Diane Sawyer - (b.1945) Television Journalist, Diane was born in Glasgow KY, and lived in Louisville.

Chuck Woolery - (b.1940) Television game show host, Chuck was born in Ashland KY.

Sean Young - (b.1959) Sean is a movie star, and was born in Louisville, KY.

Musicians:

Billy Ray Cyrus - (b.1961) Country music singer, and also actor, Billy Ray was born in Flatwoods, KY.

Crystal Gail - (b.1951) Country music star, Crystal was born in Paintsville, KY.

Tom T. Hall - (b1936) Tom is a legendary singer and songwriter, and was born in Olive Hill, KY.

Naomi Judd - (b.1946) Singer and songwriter, Naomi was born and raised in Ashland, KY.

Wynonna Judd - (b.1964) Country music star, Wynonna was also born and raised in Ashland, KY.

Loretta Lynn - (b.1934) Legendary country music star, Loretta Lynn was born in the hills of Butcher Holler, KY.

Ricky Skaggs - (b.1954) Bluegrass and country music star, Ricky Skaggs was born in Cordell, KY.

Dwight Yoakam - (b.1956) Film star and musician, Dwight was born in Pikeville, KY.

Sports figures:

Muhammad Ali - (b.1942) Reported to have been the greatest athlete of all times, Ali was born and raised in Louisville, KY.

Jeremy Mayfield - (b.1969) NASCAR driver Mayfield was born in Owensboro, KY.

Danny Sullivan - (b.1950) Winner of the Indianapolis 500, Danny Sullivan was born in Louisville, KY.

Darrell Waltrip - (b.1947) Ex NASCAR driver and sports announcer, Darrell was born in Owensboro, KY.

Michael Waltrip - (b.1963) Michael is a NASCAR driver, and was also born and raised in Owensboro, KY.

Political figures:

Abraham Lincoln - (1809 -1865) the 16th president of the United States, Lincoln was born in what is now LaRue County near Hogensville, KY.

Jefferson Davis - (1808 -1889) President of the confederacy during the Civil War, Davis was born in Todd County KY.

Henry Clay - (1777 -1852) Clay was a very notable statesman, and was born in Lexington, KY.

Carrie Nation - (1846 -1911) Carrie was a famous abolitionist, and was born in Garrard County, KY.

Source of information: www.wikipedia.com