Famous People

Anne Baxter (1923 - 1985) Famous actress. Born in Michigan City, IN (162)

Larry Bird (1956 - ) Basketball Hall of Famer who led the Boston Celtics to three NBA championships (1981, 1984, 1986). Born in West Baden Springs, IN (156)

Jim Davis (1945 - ) Creator of Garfield. Born in Marion, IN (152)

James Dean (1934 - 1955) Famous actor for movies like Rebel Without a Cause. Born in Marion, IN (155)

Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) Singer and songwriter famous for songs such as Thriller and Beat It. Born in Gary, IN (154)

David Letterman (1947 - ) Comedian late night talk show host. Born in Indianapolis, IN (158)

John Cougar Mellencamp (1951 - ) Singer, songwriter. Born in Seymour, IN (161)

Jane Pauley (1950 - ) Television journalist that hosts Dateline. Born in Indianapolis, IN (159)

Colonel Harland Sanders (1890 - 1980) Founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken; lived in Corbin. Born in Henryville, IN (205)

Kurt Vonnegut (1922 - 2007) Well-known author of books such as Slaughterhouse Five. Born in Indianapolis, IN (160)

Wilbur Wright (1867 - 1912) Invented the first airplane with his brother Orville Wright; He, along with his brother, also made the first controlled human air flight. Born in Milville, IN (462)