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Notable People from Louisiana

1,585 notable figures born in Louisiana, showing page 5 of 32, ranked by historical prominence.

Tony Jackson
Tony Jackson
American pianist, singer, and composer (1876–1921)
1876 - 1921
jazz musiciansongwriterpianist
Papa Charlie Jackson
Papa Charlie Jackson
American bluesman and songster
1885 - 1938
banjoiststreet artistmusician
Allen J. Ellender
Allen J. Ellender
American politician (1890–1972)
1890 - 1972
prosecutorjuristpolitician
George Lewis
George Lewis
American musician (1900–1968)
1900 - 1968
saxophonistjazz musicianbandleader
Elizabeth Francis
Elizabeth Francis
American supercentenarian (1909–2024)
1909 - 2024
proprietor
René Henry Gracida
American Roman Catholic bishop
1923 - 2026
Catholic deaconCatholic bishopCatholic priest
Nellie Lutcher
Nellie Lutcher
American singer (1912–2007)
1912 - 2007
jazz musicianmusicianpianist
Candy Candido
Candy Candido
American actor (1913–1999)
1913 - 1999
dub actorjazz musicianvoice actor
John McKeithen
John McKeithen
American governor of Louisiana (1918-1999)
1918 - 1999
governorpoliticianlawyer
Lash LaRue
Lash LaRue
American actor (1917-1996)
1917 - 1996
film actoractor
Percy Mayfield
American singer and songwriter (1920-1984)
1920 - 1984
songwritermusiciansinger
Joe Newman
American musician (1922–1992)
1922 - 1992
trumpeterjazz musicianpedagogue
Clarence "Frogman" Henry
Clarence "Frogman" Henry
American rhythm and blues singer and pianist (1937–2024)
1937 - 2024
jazz musicianpianistsinger
Eddie Bo
Eddie Bo
New Orleans R&B musician (1930-2009)
1930 - 2009
recording artistjazz musiciansongwriter
Boozoo Chavis
Boozoo Chavis
American musician (1930-2001)
1930 - 2001
accordionistmusician
Willie Pastrano
American boxer (1935–1997)
1935 - 1997
boxer
Johnny Adams
Johnny Adams
American blues, jazz and gospel singer (1932–1998)
1932 - 1998
blues musicianmusiciansinger
Ernest J. Gaines
Ernest J. Gaines
American author (1933–2019)
1933 - 2019
novelistuniversity teacherwriter
Paul Carr
Paul Carr
American actor (1934–2006)
1934 - 2006
film actortelevision actorfilm producer
Johnny Copeland
American blues musician (1937-1997)
1937 - 1997
blues musicianguitaristsongwriter
Richard Berry
American singer-songwriter
1935 - 1997
rock singersinger-songwritermusician
J. Bennett Johnston
J. Bennett Johnston
American politician (1932–2025)
1932 - 2025
lobbyistprosecutorjurist
Phil Robertson
Phil Robertson
American professional hunter, businessman and reality television personality
1946 - 2025
American football playerhuntertelevision producer
Jean Knight
Jean Knight
American singer (1943-2023)
1943 - 2023
singer
H. Rap Brown
H. Rap Brown
American activist (1943-2025)
1943 - 2025
Islamic religious leaderspolitical activistulema
Benjamin Atkins
American serial killer (1968-1997)
1968 - 1997
serial killer
Ralph Eggleston
American animator (1965–2022)
1965 - 2022
directorproduction designerart director
Joseph R. Davis
Joseph R. Davis
American military officer (1825–1896)
1825 - 1896
planter classinsurance brokerpolitician
Buckwheat Zydeco
Buckwheat Zydeco
American accordionist (1947–2016)
1947 - 2016
accordionistpianistmusician
Joseph Marshall Walker
Joseph Marshall Walker
American politician, Louisiana (1784-1856)
1784 - 1856
governorpolitician
Paul Octave Hébert
Paul Octave Hébert
Confederate Army general (1818–1880)
1818 - 1880
governorpoliticianengineer
John Archer Lejeune
John Archer Lejeune
United States Marine Corps Commandant (1867–1942)
1867 - 1942
naval officermilitary officermajor general
Robert F. Broussard
Robert F. Broussard
American politician (1864-1918)
1864 - 1918
politicianlawyer
John H. Overton
John H. Overton
American politician (1875-1948)
1875 - 1948
politicianlawyer
Adolfo Hitler
Adolfo Hitler
Lider del tercer reich
1879 - 1949
jazz musicianmusician
Edward James Gay
Edward James Gay
United States Senator from Louisiana (1878-1952)
1878 - 1952
politician
Lorenzo Tio
American clarinetist (1893–1933)
1893 - 1933
jazz musicianclarinetist
Peggy Fears
Peggy Fears
American actress (1903-1994)
1903 - 1994
film actordancerstage actor
Albert Nicholas
Albert Nicholas
American musician (1900-1973)
1900 - 1973
saxophonistjazz musicianmusician
James Neilson
James Neilson
American television director (1909–1979)
1909 - 1979
film actordirectorfilm director
Tommy Ladnier
Tommy Ladnier
Jazz cornetist/trumpeter (1900-1939)
1900 - 1939
trumpeterjazz musicianmusician
Henry Richardson Labouisse
United States ambassador (1904–1987)
1904 - 1987
juristdiplomatpolitician
Tony Canzoneri
Tony Canzoneri
American boxer (1908-1959)
1908 - 1959
boxer
Edmond Hall
Edmond Hall
American jazz clarinetist (1901–1967)
1901 - 1967
jazz musicianbandleadermusician
Wingy Manone
Wingy Manone
American musician (1900-1982)
1900 - 1982
jazz singertrumpeterjazz musician
Bob Kaufman
African American beat poet (1925–1986)
1925 - 1986
musicianpoetwriter
Carl Fontana
Carl Fontana
American musician (1928–2003)
1928 - 2003
jazz musicianmusician
Ed Blackwell
American jazz drummer (1929–1992)
1929 - 1992
jazz musician
Ray Marshall
Ray Marshall
American government official
1928
university teachereconomist
Edward J. Perkins
Edward J. Perkins
Career diplomat and 19th United States Ambassador to the United Nations (1928–2020)
1928 - 2020
literary editordiplomatprofessor
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