Biographical Records

Notable People from Louisiana

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

Ernest James Bellocq
Ernest James Bellocq
American photographer (1873–1949)
1873 – 1949
photographer
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
Buckwheat Zydeco
Buckwheat Zydeco
American accordionist (1947–2016)
1947 – 2016
accordionistpianistmusician
Benjamin Atkins
American serial killer (1968-1997)
1968 – 1997
serial killer
Ralph Eggleston
American animator (1965–2022)
1965 – 2022
directorproduction designerart director
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
Edwin S. Broussard
Edwin S. Broussard
American politician (1874-1934)
1874 – 1934
bankerpoliticianlawyer
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
Luther E. Hall
Luther E. Hall
American politician (1869-1921)
1869 – 1921
governorpoliticianlawyer
Edward James Gay
Edward James Gay
United States Senator from Louisiana (1878-1952)
1878 – 1952
politician
Adolfo Hitler
Adolfo Hitler
Lider del tercer reich
1879 – 1949
jazz musicianmusician
John H. Overton
John H. Overton
American politician (1875-1948)
1875 – 1948
politicianlawyer
Oramel H. Simpson
Oramel H. Simpson
American politician (1870-1932)
1870 – 1932
governorpoliticianlawyer
Lorenzo Tio
American clarinetist (1893–1933)
1893 – 1933
jazz musicianclarinetist
Richard W. Leche
Richard W. Leche
American judge and politician (1898-1965)
1898 – 1965
governorpoliticianlawyer
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
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