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The following are notable people who were either born, raised, or have lived for a significant period of time in the American state of Louisiana.


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Mark Abraham Mark Thorpe Abraham (born November 13, 1953) is a businessman and politician from Lake Charles. Since 2020, he has represented the 25th district in the Louisiana State Senate; he was previously a state representative for the 36th district from ...
(born 1953),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
for
Calcasieu Parish Calcasieu Parish (; french: Paroisse de Calcasieu) is a List of parishes in Louisiana, parish located on the southwestern border of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, the population was 216,785. The p ...
, effective 2016; incoming state senator, 2020; Lake Charles businessman * Danneel Ackles (born 1979), actress, model, ''
One Life to Live ''One Life to Live'' (often abbreviated as ''OLTL'') is an American soap opera broadcast on the ABC television network for more than 43 years, from July 15, 1968, to January 13, 2012, and then on the internet as a web series on Hulu and iTunes ...
'', ''
One Tree Hill One Tree Hill may refer to: * "One Tree Hill" (song), a 1987 song by U2 referencing One Tree Hill, New Zealand volcanic peak * ''One Tree Hill'' (TV series), a 2003–2012 American drama series named for the U2 song ** ''One Tree Hill'' (soundtr ...
'', '' Friends with Benefits'', ''
Supernatural Supernatural refers to phenomena or entities that are beyond the laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin (above, beyond, or outside of) + (nature) Though the corollary term "nature", has had multiple meanings si ...
'' * Bert A. Adams (1916–2003), member of the
Louisiana House of Representatives The Louisiana House of Representatives (french: link=no, Chambre des Représentants de Louisiane) is the lower house in the Louisiana State Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Louisiana. This chamber is composed of 105 repr ...
from Vernon Parish (1956–68) * Bryan Adams (born 1963), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Jefferson Parish * Jamar Adcock (1917–1991), politician and banker * Joe Adcock (1927–1999), major league baseball player from Coushatta * Trace Adkins (born 1962), singer-songwriter originally from Sarepta *
Joe W. Aguillard Joe Wallace Aguillard (born July 15, 1956) served as the eighth president of the Southern Baptist-affiliated Louisiana College in Pineville in Rapides Parish in Central Louisiana. Background Presidential record Failed Promises of Law, Medical, ...
(born 1956), president of Louisiana College (2005–14) * Kermit Alexander (born 1941),
NFL The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major ...
player; president of NFL Players Association (1971–72) * Robert Alford (born 1988), cornerback for the
Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The Falcons joined th ...
* David Allen (born 1945), productivity consultant, author of '' Getting Things Done'' * August Alsina (born 1992), singer * William Alston (1921–2009), philosopher * Jacques Amans (1801–1888), neoclassical portrait artist *
Andy Anders John F. "Andy" Anders is an American politician, who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 21st district from 2006 to 2020. Education Anders earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness from the Louisian ...
(born 1956), state representative from Concordia Parish * David Andrews (born 1952), actor, Gordon Cresswell on '' JAG'' *
Phil Anselmo Philip Hansen Anselmo (born June 30, 1968) is an American Heavy metal music, heavy metal vocalist best known as the lead singer for Pantera, Down (band), Down, and Superjoint, amongst other musical projects. He is the owner of Housecore Records ...
(born 1968), singer-songwriter,
Pantera Pantera () is an American heavy metal music, heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas formed in 1981, and currently comprised of vocalist Phil Anselmo, bassist Rex Brown, and touring musicians Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante. The group's best-kn ...
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George Arceneaux George Arceneaux Jr. (May 17, 1928 – April 6, 1993) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Education and career Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Arceneaux received a Bachel ...
(1928–1993), judge *
Louis Armstrong Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He was among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and several era ...
(1901–1971), musician and entertainer * Jeff Arnold (born 1967), politician *
Daniel F. Ashford Daniel Fowler Ashford (November 29, 1879 – July 17, 1929) was a cotton Planter (American South), planter from St. Joseph, Louisiana, St. Joseph in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, who served from 1916 until his ...
(1879–1929), politician and planter * Evelyn Ashford (born 1957), Olympic sprint champion * Elizabeth Ashley (born 1939), actress, films and television's '' Evening Shade'' *
Nnamdi Asomugha Nnamdi Asomugha ( ; born July 6, 1981) is an American actor, producer and former football cornerback. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley, and was drafted in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Oakland ...
(born 1981), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles * James Benjamin Aswell (1869–1931), US Representative and college president *
D. J. Augustin Darryl Gerard "D. J." Augustin Jr. (born November 10, 1987) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhor ...
(born 1987),
point guard The point guard (PG), also called the one or the point, is one of the five Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Point guards are expected to run t ...
for the Chicago Bulls *
Lisa Aukland Lisa Aukland (born September 16, 1958) is an American professional female bodybuilder and amateur powerlifter. Early life and education Lisa Aukland was born in 1958 in Bay Shore, New York. She has two sisters, one older and one younger. Her ch ...
(born 1957), professional bodybuilder and powerlifter *
Lonnie O. Aulds Lonnie Odell Aulds (August 14, 1925 – March 22, 1984) was a businessman from Shreveport, Louisiana, who was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Shreveport in Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana. He served ...
(1925–1984), politician * Ray Authement (1928–2020), longest-serving public university president in the United States; president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1974–2008) * The Axeman (
fl. ''Floruit'' (; abbreviated fl. or occasionally flor.; from Latin for "they flourished") denotes a date or period during which a person was known to have been alive or active. In English, the unabbreviated word may also be used as a noun indicatin ...
1918–1919), serial killer * Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock (1915–1987), speaker of the
Louisiana House of Representatives The Louisiana House of Representatives (french: link=no, Chambre des Représentants de Louisiane) is the lower house in the Louisiana State Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Louisiana. This chamber is composed of 105 repr ...
(1952–56) and
lieutenant governor A lieutenant governor, lieutenant-governor, or vice governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction. Often a lieutenant governor is the deputy, or lieutenant, to or ranked under a governor — a "second-in-comm ...
(1960–72)


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J. S. Bacon Jeremiah S. Bacon (September 16, 1858 – August 3, 1939) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Bacon was born on a farm. He attended Minden Male Academy. In 1926, Bacon was el ...
(1858–1939), former state representative from Webster Parish * Boosie Badazz (born 1982), rapper * Larry Bagley (born 1949), state representative for DeSoto Parish * Richard Baker (born 1948), former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 6th congressional district * Scott Baker (born 1981),
starting pitcher In baseball (hardball or softball), a starting pitcher or starter is the first pitcher in the game for each team. A pitcher is credited with a game started if they throw the first pitch to the opponent's first batter of a game. Starting pit ...
for the
Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division. The team is named after the Twin Cities area w ...
* George Ballas (1925–2011), inventor of the string trimmer * Fredo Bang (born 1996), rapper *
Larry S. Bankston Larry Stephen Bankston, Sr. (born January 22, 1951), is an attorney from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who served from 1988 to 1996 as a Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate from the southeastern District 15 ( East Baton Rouge, East Fe ...
(born 1951), politician; son of Jesse Bankston * Edwards Barham (1937–2014), first Republican elected to Louisiana state senate since Reconstruction (1976–80) *
Mack Barham Mack Elwin Barham (June 18, 1924 – November 27, 2006) was justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from 1968 to 1975. References

1924 births 2006 deaths Louisiana state court judges Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court Louisiana ci ...
(1924–2006), Judge of the
Louisiana Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Louisiana (french: Cour suprême de Louisiane) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orlea ...
* Danny Barker (1909–1994), singer-songwriter, musician, writer *
Taylor Barras Taylor Francis Barras (born January 1957) is an American accountant and banker who served as a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 48th district, based in Iberia Parish. On January 11, 2016, as he began his third t ...
(born 1957), Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, effective January 11, 2016 * Amy Coney Barrett (born 1972), Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court A supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in most legal jurisdictions. Other descriptions for such courts include court of last resort, apex court, and high (or final) court of appeal. Broadly speaking, the decisions of ...
* Regina Barrow (born 1966), state representative for East and West Baton Rouge parishes (since 2005) * Dave Bartholomew (1918–2019), musician, composer, promoter * Brandon Bass (born 1985), power forward for the
Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. Founded in 1946 as one of t ...
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J. D. Batton John David Batton (February 13, 1911 – February 10, 1981),"Former Chief, J. D. Batton, Succumbs", ''Minden Press-Herald'', February 10, 1981, p. 1. was from 1952 to 1964 the sheriff of his native Webster Parish, Louisiana, Webster Parish i ...
(1911–1981), sheriff of Webster Parish (1952–64) * Carl W. Bauer (1933–2013), politician *
Ralph Norman Bauer Ralph Norman Bauer, sometimes known as R. Norman Bauer (May 1899 - March 13, 1963), was a lawyer from Franklin in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, who served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1928 to 1936 and aga ...
(1899–1963), politician * Bryan Batt (born 1963), actor,
Sal Romano Salvatore J. Romano (born October 12, 1993) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees. Early life Romano was born in Syosset, Ne ...
on '' Mad Men'' * Arnaz Battle (born 1980), wide receiver for the
Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in , the Steel ...
* Hazel Beard (born 1930), mayor of
Shreveport Shreveport ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the third most populous city in Louisiana after New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, respectively. The Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area, with a population o ...
(1990–94) *
P. G. T. Beauregard Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard (May 28, 1818 - February 20, 1893) was a Confederate general officer of Louisiana Creole descent who started the American Civil War by leading the attack on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. Today, he is commonly ...
(1818–1893), general, inventor * Odell Beckham Jr. (born 1992), wide receiver for the
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
* Lottie Beebe (born 1953), politician and educator * Geoffrey Beene (1927–2004), fashion designer * Sidney Bechet (1897–1959), musician *
Clyde F. Bel Jr. Clyde Francis Bel Jr. (June 11, 1932 – September 6, 2014) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 28th and 90th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Bel was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son ...
(c. 1932–2014), businessman and stare representative for Orleans Parish * Demetress Bell (born 1984),
offensive tackle Offensive may refer to: * Offensive, the former name of the Dutch political party Socialist Alternative * Offensive (military), an attack * Offensive language ** Fighting words or insulting language, words that by their very utterance inflict inj ...
for the Philadelphia Eagles *
V. J. Bella Vincent Joseph Bella, known as V. J. Bella (born July 29, 1927), is a former member of the Louisiana State Legislature, Louisiana House of Representatives for District 50 in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Iberia and St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, St. Ma ...
(born 1927), state legislator and fire marshal * E. J. Bellocq (1873–1949), photographer * Judah P. Benjamin (1811–1884),
U.S. Senator The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States. The composition and powe ...
, Confederate cabinet member, lawyer in Great Britain * Michael Bennett (born 1985), defensive end for the
Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle. The Seahawks compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West, which they rejoined in 2002 as ...
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Sherman A. Bernard Sherman Albert Bernard Sr. (June 10, 1925 – May 11, 2012) was an American businessman from Jefferson Parish in the New Orleans suburbs, who served from 1972 to 1988 as the Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance. He is mainly remembered for havi ...
(1925–2012), politician * Louis Berry (1914–1998), civil rights attorney from Alexandria *
Johnny Berthelot John Alan Berthelot, known as Johnny Berthelot (born November 1951), is a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 88, based in his hometown of Gonzales in eastern Ascension Parish near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ...
(born 1951), politician * B.G. (born 1980), rapper, musician *
Joseph A. Biedenharn Joseph Augustus Biedenharn (December 13, 1866 – October 9, 1952) was an American businessman and confectioner credited in the summer of 1894 with having first bottled the soda fountain drink, Coca-Cola, at his wholesale candy company building ...
(1866–1952), entrepreneur, first to bottle Coca-Cola; settled in Monroe in 1913 * Bienville (Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne) (1680–1767), French colonial governor, founder of New Orleans * Robert Billiot (born 1953), state representative for Jefferson Parish (since 2008) * Birdman (born 1969), rapper and record executive *
Stuart Bishop Stuart J. Bishop (born August 19, 1975) is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 43rd district. He assumed office on January 9, 2012. Education After graduating from Hanson Memorial High Sc ...
(born 1975), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Lafayette * Morton Blackwell (born 1939), Louisiana Republican political activist, since relocated to Virginia *
Brian Blade Brian Blade (born July 25, 1970) is an American jazz drummer, composer, session musician, and singer-songwriter. Early life Blade was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. The first music he experienced was gospel and songs of praise at ...
(born 1970), award-winning, Grammy-nominated, jazz musician, bandleader, conductor * Newton C. Blanchard (1849–1922),
governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(1904–08); U.S. senator (1894–97) *
Terrence Blanchard Terence Oliver Blanchard (born March 13, 1962) is an American trumpeter and composer. He started his career in 1982 as a member of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, then The Jazz Messengers. He has composed more than forty film scores and performed ...
(born 1962), musician, composer * Kathleen Blanco (1942–2019),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(2004–08) *
Alexander Boarman Alexander "Aleck" Boarman (December 10, 1839 – August 30, 1916) was a United States representative from Louisiana and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Previously, he served ...
(1839–1916), politician * Walter Boasso (born 1960), politician, businessman * Hale Boggs (1914–1972), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district * Lindy Boggs (1916–2013), wife of Hale Boggs and his successor in Congress, Ambassador to the Vatican * Thomas Hale Boggs Jr. (1940–2014), lawyer and lobbyist, son of Hale and Lindy Boggs *
William Benton Boggs William Benton Boggs (October 8, 1854 – February 18, 1922) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and the Louisiana State Senate. Boggs was born in Alabama, the son of Lucinda B ...
(1854–1922), first mayor of Plain Dealing (1890); state senator for Bossier and Webster parishes (1908–16) * Brandon Bolden (born 1990), running back for the
New England Patriots The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East divisio ...
* Buddy Bolden (1877–1930), musician, "inventor of jazz"(?) * Skip Bolen (fl. 1980s–2010s), photographer *
James E. Bolin James Edwin Bolin Sr. (August 26, 1914 – March 25, 2002) was an American jurist and politician who served as a judge of the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal. He was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from ...
(1914–2002), former state representative; former district court judge; retired appeal court judge *
George Washington Bolton George Washington Bolton (September 15, 1841 – August 2, 1931) was a state legislator, businessman, and school board member in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Early life George Washington Bolton was born to Eliza (née Burbridge) and Elisha P. Bo ...
(1841–1931), state representative and Speaker of the Louisiana House from Alexandria *
George W. Bond George William Bond (April 6, 1891 – May 14, 1974) was president of two public universities in Louisiana, Louisiana Tech in Ruston and Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, in the first half of the 20th century. Background, educat ...
(1891–1974), president of Louisiana Tech University (1928–36) * James Booker (1939–1983), musician *
Curtis Boozman Curtis Earl Boozman Sr. (July 24, 1898 – April 22, 1979) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Boozman served in the National Guard (United St ...
(1898–1979), state representative from Natchitoches Parish *
Calvin Borel Calvin H. Borel (born November 7, 1966) is an American jockey in thoroughbred horse racing and rode the victorious mount in the 2007 Kentucky Derby, the 2009 Kentucky Derby and the 2010 Kentucky Derby. His 2009 Derby win with Mine That Bird was ...
(born 1966), jockey, winner of 2007, 2009 and 2010
Kentucky Derby The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, almost always on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The competition is a Grade I stakes race for three-year ...
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Pierre Bossier Pierre Evariste Jean-Baptiste Bossier (pronounced Boh Zhay) (March 22, 1797 – April 24, 1844) was a planter, soldier and politician born in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He is the namesake of Bossier Parish (pronounced ), located east of the Red ...
(1797–1844), first U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district (1843–44) *
Savannah Smith Boucher Savannah Smith Boucher (born October 28, 1943), known professionally as Savannah Smith before 1985, is an American actress originally from Springhill, Louisiana. Her younger sister, Sherry Boucher, is a former actress who was the third wife of ...
(born 1943), actress * Sherry Boucher (born 1945), actress *
MacKenzie Bourg MacKenzie Richard Bourg (born September 11, 1992; ; ) is an American singer-songwriter originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. He was placed fourth in the fifteenth season of the reality show ''American Idol.'' Prior to appearing on ''American I ...
(born 1992), singer-songwriter and contestant on '' American Idol'' season 15 * Charles Boustany (born 1956), US Representative * Denise Boutte (born 1982), model, actress, '' Meet the Browns'' *
John Boutté John Boutté (born November 3, 1958) Boutté studied business at Xavier University of Louisiana where he was in ROTC. After he graduated, he was commissioned in the U.S. Army where he served for the next four years. When he returned, he start ...
(born 1958), jazz singer *
Shirley D. Bowler Shirley Bowler (née Duvigneaud; born October 2, 1949) is a writer and editor who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992 until term-limited in 2008. A Republican, she represented Louisiana House District 78, w ...
(born 1949),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
* Jimmy Boyd (fl. 1940s–1950s), state representative for Bossier Parish from 1944 to 1952 *
Betsy Vogel Boze Betsy Vogel Boze (pronounced Bōz), is an American academic and higher education administrator. During her career at public universities she has been a professor of marketing, department chair, dean, CEO of Kent State University at Stark, and p ...
(born 1953), University President at
Kent State University Stark Campus Kent State University at Stark (Kent State University Stark or Kent State Stark) is a satellite campus of Kent State University in Jackson Township, Ohio. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. History Although no facilities had be ...
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Harley Bozeman Harley Bernard Bozeman (May 3, 1891 – May 16, 1971) was a salesman, tree farmer, politician, and historian from Winnfield, Louisiana, who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1928 to 1929. He was a confidant of Democrati ...
(1891–1971), politician, journalist, and historian *
Henry Braden Henry English Braden, IV, known as Hank Braden (August 24, 1944 – July 15, 2013), was an American lawyer, lobbyist, and Democratic politician from New Orleans, Louisiana. Background Braden was born to Irma and Dr. Henry E. Braden, III, ...
(1944–2013), African-American politician * Terry Bradshaw (born 1948), Super Bowl champion
Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in , the Steel ...
quarterback, Fox television commentator *
Mike Branch Michael Francis Branch, known as Mike Branch (born 1965), served from 1996 to 2000 as the Louisiana State Senator from District 13 (East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, and Livingston parishes). Branch unseated incumbent Democratic Senator Mike ...
(born 1968), politician and commercial pilot * Tim Brando (born 1956), CBS Sports announcer *
Elward Thomas Brady Jr. Elward Thomas Brady Jr. (September 9, 1926 – April 6, 2007), was a businessman from Houma, Louisiana, Houma in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972 to ...
(c. 1926–2007), politician *
Thomas "Bud" Brady Thomas Floyd "Bud" Brady (July 8, 1938 – April 1, 2011), was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He served from 1976 to 1988 from districts which included his native La Salle Paris ...
(1938–2011), politician * Wellman Braud (1891–1966), musician * Donna Brazile (born 1959), author, professor, political analyst for the
Democratic Party Democratic Party most often refers to: *Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party and similar terms may also refer to: Active parties Africa *Botswana Democratic Party *Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea *Gabonese Democratic Party *Demo ...
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Delvin Breaux Delvin Lionel Breaux (born October 25, 1989) is a former American professional gridiron football cornerback who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (NFL). He attended McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans, Lo ...
(born 1989), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints * John Breaux (born 1944),
U.S. Senator The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States. The composition and powe ...
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Phanor Breazeale Phanor Breazeale (December 29, 1858 – April 29, 1934) served three terms as a U.S. representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district. Early life and education Born in Natchitoches Parish in north central Louisiana, Breazeale a ...
(1858–1934), U.S. Representative * Owen Brennan (1910–1954), restaurateur,
Brennan's Brennan's is a Creole restaurant in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. History Brennan's was founded in 1946 by Owen Brennan, an Irish-American restaurateur and New Orleans native. It was originally called the Vieux Carré restauran ...
in New Orleans * Rick Brewer (born 1956), president of Louisiana College in Pineville since 2015 *
Reid Brignac Reid Michael Brignac (pronounced Brin-yack) (born January 16, 1986), is an American professional baseball manager and former professional baseball infielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Colorado Rockies, N ...
(born 1986), shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays *
Pat Brister Patricia Phillips Brister, known as Pat Brister (born December 6, 1946), a businesswoman and Republican politician from Mandeville, Louisiana, who was the form president of the government in St. Tammany Parish in the New Orleans suburbs. Referenc ...
(1946–2020), Republican politician *
Poppy Z. Brite Billy Martin (born May 25, 1967), formerly Poppy Z. Brite, is an American author. He initially achieved fame in the gothic horror genre of literature in the early 1990s by publishing a string of successful novels and short story collections. He i ...
(born 1967), writer *
Chris Broadwater Christopher D. Broadwater, known as Chris Broadwater (born March 22, 1972), is an attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who was a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 86, which encompasses within Tangipahoa Pa ...
(born 1972), politician *
Clifford Cleveland Brooks Clifford Cleveland Brooks, also known as C. C. Brooks (September 19, 1886 – October 16, 1944), was a Georgia native who served as a Democrat from 1924 to 1932 in the Louisiana State Senate. Brooks represented the delta parishes: Tensa ...
(1886–1944), politician *
Lawrence Brooks Lawrence Brooks (August 7, 1912April 15, 1994) was an American singer and actor. Biography Brooks was born in Westbrook, MaineNumber: 006-09-8048; Issue State: Maine; Issue Date: Before 1951) He was a singer and actor who had an active career ...
(1909–2022),
supercentenarian A supercentenarian (sometimes hyphenated as super-centenarian) is a person who has reached the age of 110 years. This age is achieved by about one in 1,000 centenarians. Supercentenarians typically live a life free of major age-related diseases u ...
, World War II U.S. Army veteran * Overton Brooks (1897–1961), U.S. Representative, 1937–1961 * Jared Brossett (born 1982), New Orleans politician *
Edwin S. Broussard Edwin Sidney Broussard Sr. (December 4, 1874 – November 19, 1934), was a United States senator from Louisiana, who served for two terms from March 5, 1921, to March 3, 1933. Early life Broussard was born in the village of Loreauville, Lou ...
(1870–1934), U.S. senator, 1921–1933 * Marc Broussard (born 1982), singer-songwriter *
Robert F. Broussard Robert Foligny Broussard (August 17, 1864 – April 12, 1918) was both a United States Representative, U.S. representative and a United States Senate, U.S. senator from Louisiana. He was born on the Mary Louise plantation near New Iberia, Lo ...
(fl. 1890s–1910s), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district 1897–1915 and U.S. senator 1915–1918 * Campbell Brown (born 1968), journalist * Chad M. Brown (born 1970), state representative for Iberville and Assumption parishes, effective January 2016 * Dee Brown (1908–2002), novelist, historian, author of '' Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee'' *
Markel Brown DeMarious Markel Brown (born January 29, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for Pallacanestro Varese of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played college basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. High school career Brown atte ...
(born 1992), basketball player in the
Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional sports, professional competition in Israeli sports club, club basketball, making ...
* H. Rap Brown (born 1943), black activist imprisoned in Georgia * Henry Newton Brown Jr. (born 1941), state appeals court chief judge *
J. Marshall Brown J. Marshall Brown (October 3, 1926 – August 5, 1995) was an American poltician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Life and career Brown was an insurance agent. In 1952, Brown was elected to the Lou ...
(1924–1995), politician * Sharon Brown (fl. 1960s), 1961 Miss USA * Terry R. Brown (fl. 2010s–2020s) state representative from
Grant Parish Grant Parish (french: Paroisse de Grant) is a parish located in the North Central portion of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,309. The parish seat is Colfax. The parish was founded in 1869 durin ...
since 2012 * Tom Brown (1888–1958), musician *
Troy E. Brown Troy Earl Brown (born August 22, 1971) is a Democratic former member of the Louisiana State Senate. From 2012 to 2017, when he resigned his seat under duress, Brown represented District 2, which includes parts of Ascension, Assumption, Iber ...
(born 1971), former member of the Louisiana State Senate from Assumption Parish * Roy Brun (born 1953),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
and judge from
Caddo Parish Caddo Parish ( French: ''Paroisse de Caddo'') is a parish located in the northwest corner of the U.S. state of Louisiana. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the parish had a population of 237,848. The parish seat is Shreveport, which developed a ...
*
Stanley Brundy Stanley Dwayne Brundy (born November 13, 1967) is an American-Israeli former professional basketball player. He was selected by the New Jersey Nets in the second round (32nd pick overall) of the 1989 NBA draft. A 6' 6" (1.98 m) and 210 lb (95 ...
(born 1967), basketball player * George Brunies (1902–1974), musician *
C.L. Bryant Cleon Lewis Bryant (born March 28, 1956) is an American Baptist minister and former radio and television host based in Jensen Beach, Florida. He is a senior fellow at FreedomWorks, a conservative advocacy group. Background C.L. Bryant was born ...
(born 1956), African-American Baptist minister and conservative talk show host over KEEL radio in Shreveport *
Sherri Smith Buffington Sherri Smith Buffington is an American politician. She served as a Republican member for the 38th district of the Louisiana State Senate. Buffington attended at Centenary College of Louisiana and Louisiana State University. In 2004, she won ...
(born 1966), politician * George E. Burch (1910–1986), cardiologist and
Tulane Medical School The Tulane University School of Medicine is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States and is a part of Tulane University. The school is located in the Medical District of the New Orleans Central Business District. History The school was ...
professor * James Lee Burke (born 1936), crime novelist, born in Texas, raised in Louisiana * Paul Burke (1926–2009), actor: '' Naked City'', '' Twelve O'Clock High'', '' The Thomas Crown Affair'' * James Burton (born 1939), guitarist


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* George Washington Cable (1844–1925), writer * Burl Cain (born 1942), warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary (since 1995) * Etienne J. Caire (1868–1955), Republican candidate for governor of Louisiana in 1928 against Huey P. Long * Riemer Calhoun (1909–1994), state senator from DeSoto and Caddo parishes (1944–52) * Bill Callegari (born 1941), member of the Texas House of Representatives from Harris County; native of Avoyelles Parish *
Jefferson Caffery Jefferson Caffery (December 1, 1886 – April 13, 1974) was an American diplomat. He served as U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador (1926–1928), Colombia (1928–1933), Cuba (1934–1937), Brazil (1937–1944), France (1944–1949), and Egypt (1949 ...
(1886–1974), US ambassador; cousin of
Patrick T. Caffery Patrick Thomson Caffery, Sr., known as Pat Caffery (July 6, 1932 – December 17, 2013), was an attorney from New Iberia, Louisiana, who formerly served as a Democrat in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1964 to 1968 and then as a U ...
and Donelson Caffery *
Patrick T. Caffery Patrick Thomson Caffery, Sr., known as Pat Caffery (July 6, 1932 – December 17, 2013), was an attorney from New Iberia, Louisiana, who formerly served as a Democrat in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1964 to 1968 and then as a U ...
(1932–2013), US Representative; cousin of
Jefferson Caffery Jefferson Caffery (December 1, 1886 – April 13, 1974) was an American diplomat. He served as U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador (1926–1928), Colombia (1928–1933), Cuba (1934–1937), Brazil (1937–1944), France (1944–1949), and Egypt (1949 ...
and grandson of Donelson Caffery * Donelson Caffery (1835–1906), US Senator; grandfather of
Patrick T. Caffery Patrick Thomson Caffery, Sr., known as Pat Caffery (July 6, 1932 – December 17, 2013), was an attorney from New Iberia, Louisiana, who formerly served as a Democrat in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1964 to 1968 and then as a U ...
* Chris Cagle (born 1968), country music artist *
George A. Caldwell George Alfred Caldwell (October 18, 1814 – September 17, 1866) was a United States representative from Kentucky's 4th Congressional district from 1843 to 1845 and 1849 to 1851. He also served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1839 ...
(1892–1966), building contractor; designed twenty-six public buildings in Louisiana *
Jorrick Calvin Jorrick Raydell Calvin (born July 17, 1987) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Troy. He has also been a member of the Philadel ...
(born 1987), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles * Foster Campbell (born 1947), politician *
William Derwood Cann Jr. William Derwood Cann Jr. (September 12, 1919 – July 12, 2010), was a World War II lieutenant colonel who subsequently became a college professor, manufacturing executive, and the interim mayor of Monroe in Ouachita Parish in northeastern Lou ...
(1919–2010), World War II lieutenant colonel; mayor of Monroe (1978–79) * Billy Cannon (1937–2018), football player for LSU,
Heisman Trophy The Heisman Memorial Trophy (usually known colloquially as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman) is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard ...
winner * Joseph Cao (born 1968), former U.S. representative; lawyer * Truman Capote (1924–1984), writer, author of ''
In Cold Blood ''In Cold Blood'' is a non-fiction novel by American author Truman Capote, first published in 1966. It details the 1959 murders of four members of the Clutter family in the small farming community of Holcomb, Kansas. Capote learned of the qua ...
'' and '' Breakfast at Tiffany's'' * Lindsey Cardinale (born 1985), '' American Idol'' finalist, country singer * Kitty Carlisle (1910–2007), entertainer and television personality; married to playwright Moss Hart *
Thomas G. Carmody Thomas Gaughan Carmody Jr. (born April 20, 1961), is an American real estate broker and former politician from Shreveport, Louisiana who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 6th district from 2008 to 2020. Early ...
(born 1961),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
*
Edward M. Carmouche Edward Moss Carmouche Sr. (June 21, 1921 – April 6, 1990), was an attorney in his native Lake Charles, Louisiana, who during the 1960s was a leader of the nationalist faction of the Louisiana Democratic Party. Background Carmouche w ...
(1921–1990), politician * Liz Carmouche (born 1984), mixed martial arts fighter * Paul Carr (1934–2006), actor * Lane Carson (born 1947), first Vietnam War veteran to serve in
Louisiana House of Representatives The Louisiana House of Representatives (french: link=no, Chambre des Représentants de Louisiane) is the lower house in the Louisiana State Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Louisiana. This chamber is composed of 105 repr ...
*
Gary Carter Jr. Gary Michael Carter Jr. (born November 1974) is an American attorney and politician serving as the Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 102nd district, which encompasses the Algiers neighborhood. Early life and ...
(born 1974), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the Algiers neighborhood in New Orleans, effective 2016 *
Robby Carter Robby Carter (born October 20, 1960) is an American politician who has served in the Louisiana House of Representatives The Louisiana House of Representatives (french: link=no, Chambre des Représentants de Louisiane) is the lower house in t ...
(born 1960), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for East Feliciana, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa parishes, 1996–2008 and since 2016 * James Carville (born 1944), political consultant and television commentator * Tommy Casanova (born 1950),
football Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball to score a goal. Unqualified, the word ''football'' normally means the form of football that is the most popular where the word is used. Sports commonly c ...
player,
ophthalmologist Ophthalmology ( ) is a surgery, surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. An ophthalmologist is a physician who undergoes subspecialty training in medical and surgical eye care. Followin ...
, politician *
Bill Cassidy William Morgan Cassidy (born September 28, 1957) is an American physician and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Louisiana, a seat he has held since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Louisian ...
(born 1957), U.S. representative, physician * Don Cazayoux (born 1964), politician * Leonard J. Chabert (c. 1932–1991), politician *
Marty J. Chabert Marty James Chabert (born April 12, 1956) is a businessman from Houma, Louisiana, who is a Democratic former member of the Louisiana State Senate. He served a single term from 1992 to 1996 to succeed his father, Leonard J. Chabert, also a Dem ...
(born c. 1956), politician * Norby Chabert (born 1976), politician *
Tina Chandler Tina Chandler (born September 2, 1974) is an American professional female bodybuilder. Early life and education Tina Chandler was born in 1974 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the second of three children. She grew up in Conroe and Willis, Texas. She ...
(born 1974), IFBB professional bodybuilder * Pokey Chatman (born 1969), basketball player, WNBA head coach * Clifton Chenier (1925–1987), Zydeco musician * Claire Chennault (1893–1958), aviator, general *
Jimmy Childress Ruston High School is a four-year public high school located in the Lincoln Parish School District of Ruston, Louisiana, United States. The school has an enrollment of approximately 1300 students with 85 faculty members; the mascot is the Bear ...
(1932–2015), state and national championship high school football coach * Jay Chevalier (1936–2019), singer *
Monnie T. Cheves Monnie Tom Cheves (February 14, 1902 – August 14, 1988) was an American politician and professor. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Cheves was the son of Miranda Hall and Thomas Taylor Cheves. Cheves ...
(1902–1988), educator and state legislator * Kate Chopin (1851–1904), author *
Philip Ciaccio Philip Charles Ciaccio (August 23, 1927 – November 12, 2015) was an American judge and politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Life and career Ciaccio was born in New Or ...
(1927–2015), state representative, New Orleans City Council member, state circuit judge from 1982 to 1998 *
Ben Claassen III Ben Claassen III is a comics artist and illustrator originally from New Orleans, Louisiana who frequently works with non-traditional media such as stencils, long exposure photography, sign painting techniques, and the use of stop-motion animation v ...
(born 1978), illustrator and comics artist, ''DIRTFARM'' * Morris Claiborne (born 1990), cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys *
William C. C. Claiborne William Charles Cole Claiborne ( 1773–1775 – November 23, 1817) was an American politician, best known as the first non-colonial governor of Louisiana. He also has the distinction of possibly being the youngest member of the United State ...
(1775–1817), first US
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
* Ryan Clark (born 1979), safety for the
Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in , the Steel ...
*
Clem S. Clarke Clement Steele Clarke (October 9, 1897 – March 28, 1967), was an oilman from Shreveport, Louisiana, who was the first member of the Louisiana Republican Party to run for the United States Senate since implementation in 1914 of the Seventee ...
(1897–1967), oilman and politician from Shreveport * Patricia Clarkson (born 1959), Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress * Sally Clausen (born 1945), university president and commissioner of higher education * Thomas G. Clausen (1939–2002), last elected Louisiana state superintendent of education * Michael Clayton (born 1982), wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers * A.C. "Ace" Clemons Jr. (1921–1992), first Republican
state senator A state senator is a member of a state's senate in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. Description A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
since Reconstruction; switched parties in 1970 * Bill Cleveland (1902–1974), Crowley real estate developer and member of both houses of Louisiana state legislature (1944–64); defeated for third term in state Senate in 1964 by Edwin Edwards * Van Cliburn (1934–2013), classical pianist *
George Henry Clinton George Henry Clinton was a chemist, lawyer, and Democratic politician from St. Joseph in Tensas Parish in the northeastern Mississippi River delta of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Clinton was born in the late 1860s in Natchez in western ...
– politician *
Carl B. Close Carl Buell Close, Sr. (October 17, 1907 – December 28, 1980), was a Democratic politician from Alexandria, Louisiana, who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1944 to 1947, when he stepped down to become the m ...
(1907–1980), politician * James E. Cofer (born 1949), president of University of Louisiana at Monroe, 2002–2010 *
J. Frank Colbert Jefferson Franklin Colbert, known as J. Frank Colbert (May 28, 1882 – May 20, 1949), was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician and Georgism, Georgist based in Webster Parish, Louisiana. He served in the Louisiana State ...
(1882–1949), politician *
Luther F. Cole Luther Francis Cole (October 25, 1925 – July 26, 2013) was a lawyer and politician from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who served as a state legislator and then as a judge. Cole was born in Alexandria in Rapides Parish, one of twelve children of C ...
(1925–2013), state representative and associate justice of the
Louisiana Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Louisiana (french: Cour suprême de Louisiane) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orlea ...
*
Hamilton D. Coleman Hamilton Dudley Coleman (May 12, 1845 in New Orleans, Louisiana – March 16, 1926 in Biloxi, Mississippi) was a businessman and politician who served one term between 1889 and 1891 in the United States House of Representatives representing ...
(1845–1926), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district (1889–1991) * Vincent Coleman (1901–1971), actor * La'el Collins (born 1993),
offensive tackle Offensive may refer to: * Offensive, the former name of the Dutch political party Socialist Alternative * Offensive (military), an attack * Offensive language ** Fighting words or insulting language, words that by their very utterance inflict inj ...
for the Dallas Cowboys * Landon Collins (born 1994), safety for the
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
* Tazzie Colomb (born 1966), IFBB professional female bodybuilder and powerlifter * Marshall Colt (born 1948), actor * Amie Comeaux (1976–1997), country singer * Ward Connerly (born 1939), political activist, businessman, and former University of California Regent *
Harry Connick Jr. Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr. (born September 11, 1967) is an American singer, pianist, composer, actor, and television host. He has sold over 28million albums worldwide. Connick is ranked among the top60 best-selling male artists in the Uni ...
(born 1967), musician, entertainer, actor * Harry Connick Sr. (born 1926),
district attorney In the United States, a district attorney (DA), county attorney, state's attorney, prosecuting attorney, commonwealth's attorney, or state attorney is the chief prosecutor and/or chief law enforcement officer representing a U.S. state in a l ...
, singer * Patrick Connick (born 1961), politician *
John R. Conniff John Robinson Conniff, Sr. (January 20, 1874 – January 20, 1957) was an educator from New Orleans, Louisiana, who served from 1926 to 1928 as the seventh president of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston in Lincoln Parish in North Louisia ...
(1874–1957), educator *
Charlie Cook Charles Edward Cook Jr. (born November 20, 1953) is an American political analyst who specializes in election forecasts and political trends. Cook writes election forecasts and rankings in the publication he founded, ''The Cook Political Report'' ...
(born 1953), political analyst * John Cooksey (born 1941), US Representative * Donnie Copeland (born 1961), Republican member of the
Arkansas House of Representatives The Arkansas State House of Representatives is the lower house of the Arkansas General Assembly, the state legislature of the US state of Arkansas. The House is composed of 100 members elected from an equal amount of constituencies across the ...
; Pentecostal pastor in North Little Rock, native of Monroe, Louisiana *
Charles C. Cordill Charles C. Cordill (October 13, 1845 – November 22, 1916), was a cotton planter and politician from Tensas Parish in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Louisiana. He was a member of the Louisiana State Senate from 1884 until 191 ...
(1845–1916), politician * Daniel Cormier (born 1979), UFC fighter and Olympic freestyle wrestler * Lance Cormier (born 1980), relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays * Jeff Cox (born 1962), judge *
Robert Crais Robert Crais (pronounced ) (born June 20, 1953) is an American author of detective fiction. Crais began his career writing scripts for television shows such as '' Hill Street Blues'', '' Cagney & Lacey'', '' Quincy'', '' Miami Vice'' and '' L.A. ...
(born 1953), crime novelist *
Clifford Ann Creed Clifford Ann Creed (born September 23, 1938) is a retired American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1963 and won eleven LPGA Tour events in all. Amateur career Creed was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, and started p ...
(born 1938), pro golfer * Scott Crichton (born 1954), state district court judge in Shreveport * Greg Cromer (born 1958),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
from St. Tammany Parish *
Brenham C. Crothers Brenham Calhoun Crothers (January 2, 1905 – April 27, 1984) was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Louisiana State Legislature, Louisiana State Senate from Ferriday, Louisiana, Ferriday in Concordia Parish, Louisian ...
(1905–1984), politician * John David Crow (1935–2015), football player and coach, born in Union Parish *
Marvin T. Culpepper Marvin Tandy Culpepper, Sr. (November 26, 1908 – January 31, 1970), was an engineer, machinist, and farmer from Jackson Parish in North Louisiana, who served from 1964 to 1968 as a Democrat in the Louisiana House of Representatives. His one ...
(1908–1970), politician * William A. Culpepper (1916–2015), judge based in Alexandria, son of Robert C. Culpepper * Charles Milton Cunningham (1877–1936), educator, lawyer, newspaperman, politician *
Milton Joseph Cunningham Milton Joseph Cunningham, also known as Joe Cunningham (March 10, 1842 – October 19, 1916) was a Louisiana attorney and politician who served as Attorney General of Louisiana from 1884 to 1888, and from 1892 to 1900. As Attorney General he su ...
(1842–1916), state representative and state senator; state attorney general (1884–88 and 1892–1900) *
Cupid In classical mythology, Cupid (Latin Cupīdō , meaning "passionate desire") is the god of desire, lust, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus (mythology), Venus and the god of war Mar ...
(born 1982), R&B singer * Currensy (born 1981), rapper *
Joseph T. Curry Joseph Tullis Curry (July 24, 1895 - August 21, 1961) was a cotton Planter (American South), planter from St. Joseph, Louisiana, St. Joseph in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, who served from 1930 to 1944 as a ...
(1895–1961), politician; planter * Israel "Bo" Curtis (1932–2012), African-American politician from Alexandria * Jacob Cutrera (born 1988), middle linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars


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Casey Daigle Sean Casey Daigle (born April 4, 1981) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Professional career Arizona Diamondbacks Daigle made his major league debut in 2004, giving up five home runs in less than three innings. , he is the only pitche ...
(born 1981), former MLB pitcher * Mike Danahay (born 1957), state representative for Calcasieu Parish (since 2008) * Stormy Daniels (born 1979), porn actress, stripper * Jay Dardenne (born 1954), former state senator, Louisiana secretary of state, and
lieutenant governor A lieutenant governor, lieutenant-governor, or vice governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction. Often a lieutenant governor is the deputy, or lieutenant, to or ranked under a governor — a "second-in-comm ...
(since 2010); candidate for governor (2015) *
George W. D'Artois George Wendell D'Artois, Sr. (December 25, 1925 – June 11, 1977) was an American law enforcement officer and politician in Shreveport, Louisiana, who served as the city's Public Safety Commissioner from 1962 to 1976. D'Artois was investigat ...
(1925–1977), Shreveport public safety commissioner (1962–76) * Buster Davis (born 1985), wide receiver for the
San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers were a professional American football team that played in San Diego from 1961 until the end of the 2016 season, before relocating to Los Angeles, where the franchise had played its inaugural 1960 season. The team is now ...
* Edwin Adams Davis (1904–1994), historian * Glen Davis (born 1986), power forward and center for LSU and the Los Angeles Clippers *
Jackson B. Davis Jackson Beauregard Davis Sr. (March 27, 1918 – August 22, 2016) was an American lawyer and politician based in Shreveport, Louisiana, who served as a Democrat in the Louisiana State Senate The Louisiana State Senate (french: Sénat de Loui ...
(1918–2016), attorney and former state senator *
Jimmie Davis James Houston Davis (September 11, 1899 – November 5, 2000) was an American politician, singer and songwriter of both sacred and popular songs. Davis was elected for two nonconsecutive terms from 1944 to 1948 and from 1960 to 1964 as the ...
(1899–2000), singer,
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
* Willie Davis (1934–2020),
Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ...
defensive end for the Cleveland Browns and
Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. It ...
* Keyunta Dawson (born 1985), defensive end for the
Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 ...
* Jay Dean (born 1953), mayor of Longview, Texas, 2005–15; incoming Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, effective 2017; reared in Opelousas * Cleveland Dear (1888–1950), politician *
Michael E. DeBakey Michael Ellis DeBakey (September 7, 1908 – July 11, 2008) was a Lebanese-American general and cardiovascular surgeon, scientist and medical educator who became Chairman of the Department of Surgery, President, and Chancellor of Baylor College ...
(1908–2008), pioneering cardiovascular surgeon *
Jefferson J. DeBlanc Jefferson Joseph DeBlanc (February 15, 1921 – November 22, 2007) was an American World War II Marine Corps fighter pilot and flying ace, credited with shooting down nine Japanese aircraft during two tours of duty in the Pacific at Guadalcanal an ...
(1921–2007), World War II fighter pilot and flying ace, recipient of the Medal of Honor * Edmond Dede (1827–1903), musician, composer * Ellen DeGeneres (born 1958), comedian, actress, television personality * Joe Delaney (1958–1983), running back for Northwestern State University and for the Kansas City Chiefs; died saving children from swimming hole * Jake Delhomme (born 1975), quarterback for University of Louisiana at Lafayette and for Carolina Panthers in
Super Bowl XXXVIII Super Bowl XXXVIII was an American football game between the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Carolina Panthers and the American Football Conference (AFC) champion New England Patriots to decide the National Football League (NFL) c ...
*
David Dellucci David Michael Dellucci (born October 31, 1973) is an American former professional baseball outfielder, who played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven teams. High school Dellucci graduated from Catholic High in Baton Rouge, Louis ...
(born 1973), MLB outfielder, played primarily with the Arizona Diamondbacks *
Numa T. Delouche Numa T. Delouche (October 10, 1888 – July 7, 1965), was a Democrat from Cloutierville in south Natchitoches Parish, who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives for one term between 1944 and 1948, along with Sylvan Friedman of ...
(1888–1965), state representative from Natchitoches Parish (1944–48) *
George Dement George Elyott Dement Jr. (January 23, 1922 – January 12, 2014), was an American innkeeper and restaurateur who served from 1989 to 2005 as the thirteenth mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana. Background Dement's parents were George Dement Sr. and th ...
(1922–2014), politician * Tim Dement (born 1958), amateur boxer who competed at the
1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as Munich 1972 (german: München 1972), was an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. ...
* James L. Dennis (born 1936), judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; former judge of the
Louisiana Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Louisiana (french: Cour suprême de Louisiane) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orlea ...
; former state representative * Catherine Dent (born 1965), actress, Danni Sofer on '' The Shield'' * Natalie Desselle-Reid (born 1967), actress * Lurita Doan (born 1958), Administrator of the General Services Administration under President George W. Bush * James Dobson (born 1936), evangelical Christian author, psychologist, founder of
Focus on the Family Focus on the Family (FOTF or FotF) is a fundamentalist Protestant organization founded in 1977 in Southern California by James Dobson, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The group is one of a number of evangelical parachurch organizations ...
* William Joseph "Bill" Dodd (1909–1991), politician * James R. Domengeaux (1907–1988), U.S. representative; French language cultural activist *
Ronald Dominique Ronald Joseph Dominique (born January 9, 1964), known as The Bayou Strangler, is an American serial killer and rapist who murdered at least 23 men and boys in the state of Louisiana between 1997 and 2006. On September 23, 2008, Dominique was f ...
(born 1964) serial killer * Fats Domino (1928–2017), musician * Caroline Dormon (1888–1971), naturalist, horticulturist, promoter of Kisatchie National Forest * Glenn Dorsey (born 1985), defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers *
Lorenzo Doss Lorenzo Doss (born April 22, 1994) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Tulane before being drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Doss was on the Broncos Super Bowl 50 champi ...
(born 1994), cornerback for the Denver Broncos * Cat Doucet (1899–1975),
sheriff A sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England where the office originated. There is an analogous, although independently developed, office in Iceland that is commonly transla ...
* Early Doucet (born 1985), wide receiver for the
Arizona Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division, and play t ...
* Donna Douglas (born 1933–2015), actress, " The Beverly Hillbillies'' * C. H. "Sammy" Downs (1911–1985), member of both houses of the Louisiana legislature from Rapides Parish * Gil Dozier (1934–2013),
Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is a state agency of Louisiana, headquartered in Baton Rouge. The Department is responsible for promoting, protecting and advancing agriculture and forestry, and soil and water resour ...
(1976–80) *
Dee D. Drell Dee Dodson Drell (born November 4, 1947) is a Senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, based in Alexandria, the seat of Rapides Parish and the largest city in Central Louisiana ...
(born 1947), U.S. district judge in Alexandria *
R. Harmon Drew Sr. Richard Harmon Drew Sr. (February 5, 1917 – December 18, 1995) was an American politician who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives.Harmon Drew Sr. obituary, ''The Advocate (Louisiana), Baton Rouge Morning Advocate'', December 20, 199 ...
(1916–1995), city judge, state representative * Richard Maxwell Drew (1822–1850), judge and state representative * Clyde Drexler (born 1962), basketball player, University of Houston,
NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada) and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United St ...
and U.S. Olympic team, member of
Basketball Hall of Fame The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts. It serves as basketball's most complete library, in addition to promoting and pre ...
*
John Malcolm Duhé Jr. John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second E ...
(born 1933), retired state court, U.S. district, and appellate court judge from New Iberia and Lafayette * Chris Duhon (born 1982), NBA
point guard The point guard (PG), also called the one or the point, is one of the five Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Point guards are expected to run t ...
* David Duke (born 1950), former
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
, former
Ku Klux Klan The Ku Klux Klan (), commonly shortened to the KKK or the Klan, is an American white supremacist, right-wing terrorist, and hate group whose primary targets are African Americans, Jews, Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and ...
sman * Lance Dunbar (born 1990), running back for the Dallas Cowboys * Warrick Dunn (born 1975),
NFL The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major ...
running back * Mark Duper (born 1959), Miami Dolphins wide receiver *
Adrian G. Duplantier Adrian Guy Duplantier Sr. (March 5, 1929 – August 15, 2007) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate, represent ...
(1929–2007),
U.S. District Judge The United States district courts are the trial courts of the U.S. federal judiciary. There is one district court for each federal judicial district, which each cover one U.S. state or, in some cases, a portion of a state. Each district cou ...
and former state senator from Orleans Parish * Jay Duplass (born 1973), film director *
Gilbert L. Dupré Gilbert Louis Dupré Sr. (September 20, 1858 – December 18, 1946), was a self-educated lawyer and state representative from Opelousas, Louisiana, known for his initial political opposition to Governor Huey Pierce Long Jr. He held his sta ...
(1858–1946), politician from St. Landry Parish *
H. Garland Dupré Henry Garland Dupré (July 28, 1873 – February 21, 1924) was from 1910 to 1924 a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district, based about New Orleans, Louisiana. Born in Opelou ...
(1873–1924), politician * Champion Jack Dupree (–1992), boxer, musician * Chad Durbin (born 1977), MLB pitcher * Joey Durel (born 1953), mayor of Lafayette (since 2004) *
Stanwood Duval Stanwood Richardson Duval Jr. (born February 8, 1942)Net Detective, People Search is a former United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He was appointed by U.S. President Bill Clinton ...
(born 1942), federal judge in New Orleans *
Wilbur Dyer Wilbur Dyer (April 6, 1907 – January 22, 1985) was a Democrat from Cheneyville, Louisiana, who served from 1974 to 1980 in the Louisiana House of Representatives The Louisiana House of Representatives (french: link=no, Chambre des Rep ...
(1907–1985), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Rapides Parish (1974–80) * W.E. "Bill" Dykes (1925–2015), politician


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* Richard Eastham (1916–2005), actor * William C. Edenborn (1848–1926), railroad magnate, steel industrialist, inventor *
Rick Edmonds Richard Phillip Edmonds Jr. (born September 12, 1956), is an American pastor and politician from the U.S. state of Louisiana. A Republican, he is a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish and was among nine ...
(born 1956), state representative for East Baton Rouge Parish; Baptist minister * Mike Edmonson (born 1958), superintendent of the Louisiana State Police (since 2008) *
Edwin Edwards Edwin Washington Edwards (August 7, 1927 – July 12, 2021) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the U.S. representative for from 1965 to 1972 and as the 50th governor of Louisiana for four terms (1972– ...
(1927–2021),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
*
Lavar Edwards Lavar M. Edwards (born April 29, 1990) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football for Louisiana State University (LSU). He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Early year ...
(born 1990), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys * Ronnie Edwards (c. 1952 – 2016), Baton Rouge politician * Troy Edwards (born 1977), football player *
Charles Wheaton Elam Charles Wheaton Elam, Sr. (March 18, 1866 - September 5, 1917), was a Democratic politician from his native Mansfield, a small city in DeSoto Parish DeSoto Parish (French language, French: ''Paroisse DeSoto'') is a List of parishes in Louis ...
(1866–1917), politician * Joseph Barton Elam Sr. (1821–1885), politician * Allen J. Ellender (1890–1972),
Member of Congress A Member of Congress (MOC) is a person who has been appointed or elected and inducted into an official body called a congress, typically to represent a particular constituency in a legislature. The term member of parliament (MP) is an equivalen ...
, United States Senator and President Pro Tem of the Senate * Frank Burton Ellis (1907–1969), politician * Faye Emerson (1917–1983), actress * Julie Emerson (born 1988), state representative for Lafayette and St. Landry parishes *
E. D. Estilette Edmond Ducre Estilette, known as E. D. Estilette (December 19, 1833 – November 7, 1919), was a politician and lawyer in Opelousas, Louisiana. He served in a number of public positions, most notably speaker of the Louisiana House of Representati ...
(1833–1919), politician from St. Landry Parish * Albert Estopinal (1845–1919), politician *
James R. Eubank James Rowland Eubank (December 8, 1914 – November 9, 1952) was a lawyer from Alexandria, Louisiana, who served for six months during 1952 in the Louisiana House of Representatives for Rapides Parish. He died in office at the age of thirt ...
(1914–1952), lawyer and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Rapides Parish *
John D. Ewing John Dunbrack Ewing, Sr. (February 13, 1892 – May 18, 1952), was a Louisiana journalist who served as editor and publisher of both the ''Shreveport Times'' and the ''Monroe News-Star-World'' (since the ''Monroe News-Star'') from 1931 until his ...
(1892–1952), newspaper executive


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* Jamie Fair (born 1946), former
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
* Reid Falconer (born 1956), state representative for St. Tammany Parish, effective 2016 *
Ralph Falsetta Ralph Joseph Falsetta (August 25, 1914 – May 13, 1999), also known as Big Ralph Falsetta, was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 18th district of the Louisiana State Senate. Falsetta was born in Donaldsonvil ...
(1914–1999), politician from Ascension Parish * Alan Faneca (born 1976), NFL offensive guard, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame * Rick L. Farrar –
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
from Rapides Parish * Dillon Farrell (born 1990), center for the San Francisco 49ers * Clarence Faulk (1909–2010), publisher, broadcaster, businessman from
Ruston Ruston may refer to: Place names ;United States * Ruston, Louisiana * Ruston, Washington ;United Kingdom * East Ruston, Norfolk, England * Ruston, North Yorkshire, England * Ruston Parva, East Riding of Yorkshire, England Companies * Ruston (engi ...
* Kevin Faulk (born 1976),
New England Patriots The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East divisio ...
running back, LSU Hall of Famer *
Marshall Faulk Marshall William Faulk (born February 26, 1973) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He is widely regarded as one of the grea ...
(born 1973),
Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ...
running back, television commentator *
Trev Faulk Treverance Donta Faulk (born August 6, 1981) is a former NFL American football linebacker. College career Faulk attended Louisiana State University (LSU).St. Louis Rams linebacker * William C. Feazel (1895–1965), interim U.S. Senator in 1948; former state representative from Ouachita Parish *
Lionel Ferbos Lionel Charles Ferbos (July 17, 1911 – July 19, 2014) was an American jazz trumpeter. He was from New Orleans, Louisiana. At 103, Ferbos was the oldest jazz musician in New Orleans. A native New Orleanian whose career centered almost exclusive ...
(1911–2014), jazz musician from New Orleans * Jimmy Field (born 1940), Louisiana Public Service Commissioner (1996–2012) *
T. T. Fields Thomas Theodore Fields Jr. (October 12, 1912 – January 17, 1994) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Born in Union Parish, Louisiana, the son of Evelyn Sanders and Harvey ...
(1912–1994), politician *
David Filo David Robert Filo (born April 20, 1966) is an American billionaire businessman and the co-founder of Yahoo! with Jerry Yang. His Filo Server Program, written in the C programming language, was the server-side software used to dynamically serve ...
(born 1966), co-founder of Yahoo! * Olaf Fink (1914–1973), educator and state senator for Orleans Parish from 1956 to 1972 * Valerie Fitzenreiter (born 1955), author, unschooling advocate *
Jimmy Fitzmorris James Edward Fitzmorris Jr. (November 15, 1921 – June 30, 2021) was an American politician who served on the New Orleans City Council from 1954 to 1966 and as Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1972 to 1980. References 1921 bir ...
(1921–2021), politician,
lieutenant governor A lieutenant governor, lieutenant-governor, or vice governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction. Often a lieutenant governor is the deputy, or lieutenant, to or ranked under a governor — a "second-in-comm ...
* Sean Patrick Flanery (born 1965), actor *
John C. Fleming John Calvin Fleming Jr. (born July 5, 1951) is an American politician, physician, military veteran, and businessman. After leaving Congress in 2017, he served for two years in the administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Informat ...
(born 1952), U.S. representative;
medical doctor A physician (American English), medical practitioner (Commonwealth English), medical doctor, or simply doctor, is a health professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring health through th ...
* Dan Flores (born 1948), historian of the
American West The Western United States (also called the American West, the Far West, and the West) is the region comprising the westernmost states of the United States. As American settlement in the U.S. expanded westward, the meaning of the term ''the Wes ...
* D. J. Fluker (born 1991), offensive tackle for the
San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers were a professional American football team that played in San Diego from 1961 until the end of the 2016 season, before relocating to Los Angeles, where the franchise had played its inaugural 1960 season. The team is now ...
* Jerry Fontenot (born 1966), assistant coach for the
Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. It ...
*
Mary Alice Fontenot Mary Alice Fontenot (April 16, 1910 – May 12, 2003), born in Eunice, Louisiana, was a noted author of regional children's books, best known for the Clovis Crawfish series published by Pelican Publishing, a collection of eighteen books fea ...
(1910–2003), author *
Mike Fontenot Michael Eugene Fontenot Jr. (; born June 9, 1980) is an American former professional baseball infielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, and Philadelphia Phillies. He batted left-handed and ...
(born 1980), second baseman for the San Francisco Giants *
Elizabeth Erny Foote Elizabeth Frances Erny Foote (born January 21, 1953) is a Senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Early life and education Born Elizabeth Frances Erny in Lafayette, Louisia ...
(born 1953), judge * Cheryl Ford (born 1981), WNBA player *
Faith Ford Faith Alexis Ford (born September 14, 1964) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Corky Sherwood on the CBS sitcom ''Murphy Brown'', for which she received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and as Hope Shanowski on the AB ...
(born 1964), actress * Frankie Ford (1939–2015), singer *
C. B. Forgotston Charlton Bath Forgotston, Jr., known as C. B. Forgotston (January 19, 1945 – January 3, 2016), was an American attorney, political pundit and state government watchdog from Hammond in southeastern Louisiana Louisiana , group=pronu ...
(1945–2016), state government watchdog * Barbara Forrest (born 20th century), philosopher and prominent critic of the intelligent design movement * Matt Forte (born 1985), running back for the
Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) North division. The Bears have won nine NF ...
*
Ezola B. Foster Ezola Broussard Foster (August 9, 1938 – May 22, 2018) was an American conservative political activist, writer, and politician. She was president of the interest group Black Americans for Family Values, author of the book ''What's Right for All ...
(1938–2018), conservative political activist, writer, and politician * Mike Foster (1930–2020),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
*
Murphy J. Foster Murphy James Foster (January 12, 1849June 12, 1921) was the 31st Governor of the U.S. state of Louisiana, an office he held for two terms from 1892 to 1900. Foster supported the Louisiana Constitution of 1898, which effectively disfranchised ...
(1849–1921),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
* Pete Fountain (1930–2016), musician *
Mike Francis Francesco Puccioni (26 April 1961 – 30 January 2009), better known under his stage name Mike Francis, was an Italian singer and composer, born in Florence, Italy. Internationally, he was best known for his 1984 hit, "Survivor", and his collabo ...
(born 1946), businessman, Republican former state party chairman * Tillman Franks (1920–2006), country musician and manager * Anthony Freeman (1988-2018), Catholic religious and author * Mannie Fresh (born 1974), record producer, musician * J. Isaac Friedman (1877–1949), state representative and state senator from Natchitoches Parish * Leon Friedman (1886–1948), state representative from Natchitoches Parish (1932–40) * W. C. Friley (1845–1911), educator and Baptist clergyman *
Lawrence T. Fuglaar Lawrence Tyler Fuglaar, Sr. (September 6, 1895 – April 18, 1972), was a Democrat from Pineville, Louisiana, who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1948 to 1952 during the second administration of Governor Earl Kemp Long. ...
(1895–1972), state representative from Rapides Parish (1948–52); drowning victim *
Hoffman Franklin Fuller Destrehan is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 11,340. Etymology The community is named after Jean Noël Destréhan (1754–1823), who was twice President of ...
(born 1932), professor emeritus at Tulane University Law School, authority on tax law *
Samuel B. Fuller S. B. Fuller (June 4, 1905 – October 24, 1988) was an American entrepreneur. He was founder and president of the Fuller Products Company, publisher of the '' New York Age'' and '' Pittsburgh Courier'', head of the South Side Chicago NAACP, pre ...
(1905–1988), founder and president of the Fuller Products Company, publisher of the '' New York Age'' and '' Pittsburgh Courier'' *
Henry L. Fuqua Henry Luse Fuqua Sr. (November 8, 1865 – October 11, 1926), was an American government official and politician. A Democrat, he is most notable for his service as the 38th Governor of Louisiana from 1924 until his death in 1926. Biography Henr ...
(1865–1926),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(1924–26, his death) *
J. B. Fuselier :For the Louisiana sheriff, see ''Charles Fuselier''. Jean Batiste "J.B." Fuselier Savoy 1984, p. 142. (April 17, 1901 – August 16, 1976)The Eunice News, Eunice, Louisiana, 19 Aug 1976, Thu • Page 5 was a Cajun musician most remembered for ...
(1901–1975), Cajun musician from Oberlin, Louisiana *
Mike Futrell Charles Michael Futrell, known as Mike Futrell (born July 20, 1960), is the city manager for South San Francisco, California. He is an attorney, a retired United States Navy officer, and a former member of the Louisiana House of Representati ...
(born 1960), politician


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* Ernest Gaines (1933–2019), author * Randal Gaines (born 1955), African American; lawyer; educator; state representative for St. Charles and St. John the Baptist parishes (since 2012) *
Daniel F. Galouye Daniel Francis Galouye (11 February 1920 – 7 September 1976) was an American science fiction writer. During the 1950s and 1960s, he contributed novelettes and short stories to various digest size science fiction magazines, sometimes writing ...
(1920–1976), science fiction writer * Count Bernardo de Gálvez (1746–1786), Spanish governor; viceroy of New Spain *
John Sidney Garrett John Sidney Garrett (October 29, 1921 – May 28, 2005) was an American politician who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1948 to 1972 as a Democrat, and as speaker from 1968 to 1972.http://house.louisiana.gov/H_PDFdocs/Hou ...
(1921–2005), former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Claiborne Parish * Jim Garrison (1921–1992), former New Orleans
district attorney In the United States, a district attorney (DA), county attorney, state's attorney, prosecuting attorney, commonwealth's attorney, or state attorney is the chief prosecutor and/or chief law enforcement officer representing a U.S. state in a l ...
; later a state judge *
Robert T. Garrity Jr. Robert T. Garrity Jr. (born March 23, 1949) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 78th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Garrity attended the University of New Orleans and went on to the Loyola Un ...
(born 1949), former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Jefferson Parish * Kevin Gates (born 1986), rapper * Chad Gaudin (born 1983), MLB pitcher * Randall Gay (born 1982), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints * Johnny Giavotella (born 1987), second baseman for the Los Angeles Angels *
Philip H. Gilbert Philip Henri Gilbert (October 25, 1870 – October 18, 1932) was a lawyer and Democratic politician from Napoleonville in Assumption Parish in South Louisiana. Gilbert was the district attorney of the Louisiana 27th Judicial District from ...
(1870–1932), politician; former lieutenant governor * Mickey Gilley (born 1936), musician; singer; nightclub owner *
David 'Bo' Ginn :Not related to ''Ronald 'Bo' Ginn'', former U.S. representative from Georgia's 1st congressional district Charles David Ginn, known as David 'Bo' Ginn Williams (1 August 1927 - 2006), is a Democrat former member of the Louisiana State Senate ...
(1951–2006), state senator or Morehouse Parish (1980–88) *
George Girard George Girard (October 7, 1930 – January 18, 1957) was a New Orleans jazz trumpeter. He was known for his great technical ability, playing in a style that combined traditional New Orleans Dixieland jazz with the big-band-style trumpet, and ...
(1930–1957), musician *
Hap Glaudi Lloyd Alfred "Hap" Glaudi (November 7, 1912 – December 29, 1989) was lead sportscaster for New Orleans CBS affiliate WWL-TV. He was part of a trio of colorful sportscasters in New Orleans from the beginning of the 1960s extending up until almost ...
(1912–1989), New Orleans sports journalist *
Edgar Godbold Edgar S. Godbold (December 2, 1879 – November 21, 1952) was the fourth president of Southern Baptist-affiliated Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana, a position which he held from 1942 until his retirement in 1951. Background A nat ...
(1879–1952), president of Louisiana College (1942–51) *
H. N. Goff Hardy Nathaniel Goff (July 9, 1910 – July 2, 1978), was a businessman from Alexandria, Louisiana, Alexandria, Louisiana, who served as a Democratic Party (United States), Democrat from 1952 to 1956 in the Louisiana House of Representatives ...
(1910–1978), state representative from Rapides Parish (1952–56) * Victor Gold (1928–2017), journalist and political consultant * John Goodman (born 1952), actor *
Cletis Gordon Cletis Gordon (born April 23, 1983) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Jackson State University. Early years ...
(born 1982), cornerback for the United Football League's Florida Tuskers * Stephen Gostkowski (born 1984),
placekicker Placekicker, or simply kicker (PK or K), is the player in gridiron football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals and extra points. In many cases, the placekicker also serves as the team's kickoff specialist or punter. Spe ...
for the
New England Patriots The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East divisio ...
* Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829–1869), pianist; composer *
Lucille May Grace Lucille May Grace (October 3, 1900 – December 22, 1957) was an American politician who was the Louisiana Register of State Lands from 1931 to 1952 and again from 1956 to 1957. She was the state's first female statewide elected officeholder and f ...
(1900–1957), first woman in statewide elected office as register of state lands * Shirley Ann Grau (1929–2020), writer * Webster "Webbie" Gradney Jr. (born 1985), rapper * Danny Granger (born 1983), small forward for the
Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers, colloquially known as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eas ...
*
Veleka Gray Veleka Gray (born March 22, 1951), sometimes credited as Velekka Gray, is an American actress, best known for her roles as department store executive Vicki Paisley Cannell on ''Somerset'', and as Mia Marriott on ''Love of Life'' from 1977 to ...
(born 1951), actress; writer; producer * Todd Graves (born 1972), entrepreneur and founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers * Douglas D. "Doug" Green (born c. 1950), politician * Howard Green (born 1979), nose tackle for the
Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. It ...
*
BenJarvus Green-Ellis BenJarvus Jeremy Green-Ellis (born July 2, 1985) is a former American football running back who played for the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals. Green-Ellis was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played co ...
(born 1985), running back for the
New England Patriots The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East divisio ...
* Thomas A. "Tom" Greene (born 1948), former
state senator A state senator is a member of a state's senate in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. Description A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
* John Grenier (1930–2007), Republican politician in Alabama; born in New Orleans * Grits Gresham (1922–2008), sportsman; journalist *
J. D. Grey J. D. Grey, sometimes known by his adopted name as James David Grey (December 18, 1906 – July 26, 1985), was a major figure in the Southern Baptist Convention and from 1937 to 1972 was the pastor of the large First Baptist Church of New Orle ...
(1906–1985), clergyman * Robert Groves (born 1948), sociologist; Director of the United States Census Bureau under U.S. President Barack Obama *
Anthony Guarisco Jr. Anthony Joseph Guarisco Jr., sometimes known as Tony Guarisco (born September 29, 1938), is a Democratic former member of the Louisiana State Senate from Morgan City in St. Mary Parish in south Louisiana. He represented Senate District 21 fro ...
(born 1938), politician * Dudley A. Guglielmo (1909–2005), insurance commissioner * Dick Guidry (1929–2014), politician; businessman from Lafourche Parish * Greg G. Guidry (born 1960), member of the
Louisiana Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Louisiana (french: Cour suprême de Louisiane) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orlea ...
*
Richard Guidry Richard Guidry (October 18, 1949 – July 27, 2008) was a Cajun cultural activist and educator who worked to save the French language in Louisiana. Born in Gueyden, Louisiana, on October 18, 1949, Guidry (who referred to himself as ''Le gros Ca ...
(1949–2008), advocate of French language in Louisiana * Ron Guidry (born 1950),
Cy Young Award The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB), one each for the American League (AL) and National League (NL). The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall ...
-winning pitcher for the New York Yankees *
Brandon Guillory Brandon Guillory (June 28, 1983) is a former professional Canadian football defensive end. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2006. He played college football at UL Monroe. Former teammate of Wide-Receiver Drouz ...
(born 1985), businessman *
Elbert Guillory Elbert Lee Guillory (born June 24, 1944) is a former member of the Louisiana State Senate. An American Republican, he represented District 24, including his native Opelousas, and several rural precincts, from May 2, 2009, when he won a speci ...
(born 1944), politician *
G. Earl Guinn George Earl Guinn, known as G. Earl Guinn (August 21, 1912 – June 7, 2004), was from 1951 to 1975 the fifth president of Southern Baptist-affiliated Louisiana Christian University in Pineville, Louisiana. Background Guinn was the youngest ...
(1912–2004), president of Louisiana College (1951–75) * Bryant Gumbel (born 1948), television journalist * Greg Gumbel (born 1946), sportscaster * Buddy Guy (born 1936), blues musician


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* Billy Hagan (1932–2007), NASCAR owner and racer, businessman * Richard T. Haik (born 1950), United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana *
Ted Haik Theodore Michael Haik, Jr., known as Ted Haik (born April 8, 1945), is an attorney in New Iberia, Louisiana, who was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1976 to 1996. He represented House District 49, which inc ...
(born 1945), politician * Jeff Hall (born 1951), state representative for Rapides Parish (since 2015) *
Pike Hall Jr. William Pike Hall Jr., known as Pike Hall Jr. (May 27, 1931 – November 25, 1999), was an associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from 1990 to 1994. Hall attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, Lexington, Virginia ...
(1931–1999), judge from Shreveport * Rusty Hamer (1947–1990), child actor * Paul Jude Hardy (born 1942),
state senator A state senator is a member of a state's senate in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. Description A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
, secretary of state,
lieutenant governor A lieutenant governor, lieutenant-governor, or vice governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction. Often a lieutenant governor is the deputy, or lieutenant, to or ranked under a governor — a "second-in-comm ...
* Henry E. Hardtner (1870–1935), lumberman, conservationist, politician, founder of Urania * John Spencer Hardy (1913–2012), lieutenant general in the United States Air Force * Robert Harling (born 1951), playwright, screenwriter and film director, wrote ''
Steel Magnolias ''Steel Magnolias'' is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Herbert Ross and starring Academy Award winner Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts. The picture is a film adaptation ...
'' * Winsor Harmon (born 1963), actor, '' The Bold and the Beautiful'' *
Lance Harris John Lance Harris (born June 11, 1961) is an American businessman and politician from Alexandria, Louisiana. He is a Republican Party (United States), Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 25 in Rapides Parish, ...
(born 1961), state representative * Will Harris (born 1984), relief pitcher for the
Houston Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 after ...
* Damon Harrison (born 1988), nose tackle for the
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
* Joe Harrison (born c. 1952),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
* Ryan Harrison (born 1992), professional tennis player * Leonard R. "Pop" Hataway (born 1939), former sheriff of
Grant Parish Grant Parish (french: Paroisse de Grant) is a parish located in the North Central portion of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,309. The parish seat is Colfax. The parish was founded in 1869 durin ...
* Torrence "Lil Boosie" Hatch (born 1982), rapper * Jason Hatcher (born 1982), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys *
Kenny Havard Kenneth Edward Havard, known as Kenny Havard (born March 1971), is an American politician and businessman serving as the president of West Felician Parish. A Republican, he previously served as member of the Louisiana House of Representatives f ...
(born 1971), politician * Elvin Hayes (born 1945),
Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ...
basketball player * Hunter Hayes (born 1991), country singer * Rufus D. Hayes (1913–2002), first state insurance commissioner, East Baton Rouge Parish district attorney and judge, Democratic state chairman * William Wright Heard (1853–1926),
governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(1900–04) * Bobby Hebert (born 1960), New Orleans Saints quarterback known as "Cajun Cannon" * Felix Edward Hébert (1901–1979), journalist, politician *
Paul M. Hebert Paul Macarius Hebert (1907–1977) was a jurist who is best known as the longest serving Dean of the Louisiana State University's law school (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center), serving in that role with brief interruptions from 1937 until his death ...
(1907–1977), judge, Louisiana State University Law Center dean *
Troy Hebert Troy Michael Hebert (born April 19, 1966) is a politician from Jeanerette, Louisiana, who is the former commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC). Hebert was appointed commissioner by Republican Governor Bobby ...
(born 1966), politician * Lee Hedges (born 1929), champion football coach in Shreveport * Talmadge L. Heflin (born 1940), former member of the Texas House of Representatives * Marie Alice Heine (1858–1925), first American Princess of Monaco * Betty Heitman (1929–1994), Republican politician * David Heitmeier (born 1961), state senator for Orleans Parish (since 2008);
optometrist Optometry is a specialized health care profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormalities. Optometrists are health care professionals who typically provide comprehensive primary eye care. In the Uni ...
* Francis C. Heitmeier (born 1950), former state senator for Orleans Parish; lawyer and lobbyist * Knute Heldner (1875–1952), impressionist artist * Lillian Hellman (1905–1984), playwright and screenwriter * Devery Henderson (born 1982), wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints *
Lloyd Hendrick Lloyd Leroy Hendrick (October 30, 1908 – April 25, 1951) was a lawyer in Shreveport, Louisiana, who served from 1940 to 1948 as a member of the Louisiana State Senate from a combined Caddo and DeSoto parish district. His tenure parallel ...
(1908–1951), Shreveport lawyer and state senator for DeSoto and Caddo parishes (1940–48) * Ellis Henican (born 1958), journalist, commentator, talk show host *
Jeff Hennessy Jefferson Thomas Hennessy Sr. (October 27, 1929 – March 24, 2015) was trampoline coach and physical educator. He was an Associate Professor of Physical Education at University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 1959 to 1986, served as the di ...
– trampoline coach * Leigh Hennessy – world champion gymnast and movie stuntwoman *
Shelley Hennig Shelley Catherine Hennig (born January 2, 1987) is an American actress and model. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Teen Choice Award and two Daytime Emmy Award nominations. Prior to pursuing an acting career, Hennig compet ...
(born 1987), actress, ''
Days of Our Lives ''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television net ...
'' * Charlie Hennigan (1935–2017),
football player A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby le ...
*
Gilbert Franklin Hennigan Gilbert Franklin Hennigan (December 18, 1883 – November 4, 1960) was a three-term Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate, who served from 1944 to 1956 under Governors Jimmie Davis, Earl Kemp Long, and Robert F. Kennon. Backgrou ...
(1883–1960), politician * Cameron Henry (born 1974), politician * Clarence "Frogman" Henry (born 1937), singer, musician *
Gloria Henry Gloria Henry (born Gloria Eileen McEniry; April 2, 1923 – April 3, 2021) was an American actress, best known for her role as Alice Mitchell, Dennis' mother, from 1959 to 1963 on the Columbia Broadcasting Company, CBS family sitcom ''Dennis t ...
(1923–2021), actress, CBS's '' Dennis the Menace'' *
Bob Hensgens Bob Hensgens is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 26th district. Elected in 2018, he was previously a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2011 to 2018. Education Hensgens atten ...
(born 1955), state representative * George Herriman (1880–1944), ''
Krazy Kat ''Krazy Kat'' (also known as ''Krazy & Ignatz'' in some reprints and compilations) is an US, American newspaper comic strip, by cartoonist George Herriman, which ran from 1913 to 1944. It first appeared in the ''New York Journal-American, New Yor ...
''
cartoonist A cartoonist is a visual artist who specializes in both drawing and writing cartoons (individual images) or comics (sequential images). Cartoonists differ from comics writers or comic book illustrators in that they produce both the literary and ...
* Louis Herthum (born 1956), actor, ''
Murder, She Wrote ''Murder, She Wrote'' is an American crime drama television series, created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson and William Link, starring Angela Lansbury, and produced and distributed by Universal Television for the CBS network. The series f ...
'' * Jacob Hester (born 1985),
fullback Fullback or Full back may refer to: Sports * A position in various kinds of football, including: ** Full-back (association football), in association football (soccer), a defender playing in a wide position ** Fullback (gridiron football), in Americ ...
for the
San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers were a professional American football team that played in San Diego from 1961 until the end of the 2016 season, before relocating to Los Angeles, where the franchise had played its inaugural 1960 season. The team is now ...
*
Emma Churchman Hewitt Emma Churchman Hewitt (, Churchman; February 1, 1850 – 1921) was an American author and journalist. She served as associate editor of ''Ladies' Home Journal'' for four years; later of ''Home Magazine'' in Washington, D.C. and ''Leisure Hours'' in ...
(1850–1921), writer, journalist *
W. W. Hicks William Wesley Hicks (July 9, 1843 – September 23, 1925) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Hicks was born in Darlington County, South Carolina. In 1900, he was elected to ...
(1843–1925), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Webster Parish (1900–04) * Andrew Higgins (1886–1952), shipbuilder,
industrialist A business magnate, also known as a tycoon, is a person who has achieved immense wealth through the ownership of multiple lines of enterprise. The term characteristically refers to a powerful entrepreneur or investor who controls, through perso ...
* Clay Higgins (born 1961), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district, beginning 2017 *
Stephanie Hilferty Stephanie Anne Hilferty (born November 1985) is the Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 94 in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. She is a commercial real estate sales and leasing agent with SRSA Commercial R ...
(born 1985), state representative for Orleans and Jefferson parishes since 2016 * Kenny Hill (born 1958), NFL
defensive back In gridiron football, defensive backs (DBs), also called the secondary, are the players on the defensive side of the ball who play farthest back from the line of scrimmage. They are distinguished from the other two sets of defensive players, the ...
* Corey Hilliard (born 1985),
offensive tackle Offensive may refer to: * Offensive, the former name of the Dutch political party Socialist Alternative * Offensive (military), an attack * Offensive language ** Fighting words or insulting language, words that by their very utterance inflict inj ...
for the
Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit. The Lions compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) North Division. The team play their home games at Ford ...
* Quin Hillyer (born 1964), columnist and editor * Donald E. Hines (1933–2019), politician and physician *
Walker Hines Walker Downer Hines (February 2, 1870 – January 14, 1934) was an American railroad executive and second Director General of the United States Railroad Administration. Biography Hines was born February 2, 1870, in Russellville, Kentucky, the ...
(born 1984), state representative from Orleans Parish *
Al Hirt Alois Maxwell "Al" Hirt (November 7, 1922 – April 27, 1999) was an American trumpeter and bandleader. He is best remembered for his million-selling recordings of "Java" and the accompanying album '' Honey in the Horn'' (1963), and for the them ...
(1922–1999), musician *
Valarie Hodges Valarie Dawn Hope Hodges (born March 12, 1955) is a politician and businessperson from Denham Springs, Louisiana. She is a member of the Republican Party and represents the 64th Congressional District of the Louisiana House of Representatives w ...
(born 1955), politician * Melvin L. Holden (born 1952), first African-American mayor of
Baton Rouge Baton Rouge ( ; ) is a city in and the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana Louisiana , group=pronunciation (French: ''La Louisiane'') is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It is the 20th-sma ...
* Cheryl Holdridge (1944–2009), actor * Trindon Holliday (born 1986), wide receiver and return specialist for the
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
* Earl Holliman (born 1928), actor * Harry Hollins (1932–1989), state representative for Calcasieu Parish from 1964 to 1980 * Paul Hollis (born 1972),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
from St. Tammany Parish * Clyde C. Holloway (1943–2016), former US Representative; member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission * Ben F. Holt (1925–1995), politician * Jay F. Honeycutt (born 1937), former director of the Kennedy Space Center * Russel L. Honoré (born 1947), general during Hurricane Katrina relief * Dodie Horton – state representative for Bossier Parish, effective 2016 * Son House (1902–1988), blues singer and guitarist * TJ House (born 1989), pitcher for the Cleveland Indians * Alton Hardy Howard (1925–2006), co-founder of Howard Brothers Discount Stores; gospel songwriter * Jaye Howard (born 1988), Tackle (gridiron football position), nose tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs * V. E. Howard (1911–2000), Church of Christ clergyman, founder of radio ''International Gospel Hour'' * W. L. "Jack" Howard (1921–2004), mayor of Monroe and partner of Howard Brothers Discount Stores * Arlene Howell (born 1939), Miss USA 1958 and actress: ''Bourbon Street Beat'' * Jerry Huckaby (born 1941), US Representative * Jefferson D. Hughes III (born 1952), associate justice of the
Louisiana Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Louisiana (french: Cour suprême de Louisiane) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orlea ...
since 2013 * William Clark Hughes (1868–1930), Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1926–28); Bossier Parish farmer * Melvin Hunt (born 1969), assistant coach of the Dallas Mavericks * Clementine Hunter (c. 1886–1988), folk artist * Jeffrey Hunter (1926–1969) actor – ''The Searchers (film), The Searchers'', ''King of Kings (1961 film), King of Kings''; born in New Orleans; reared in Wisconsin * Marcus Hunter (born 1979), politician * Carolyn Huntoon (born 1940), scientist * Mike "Pete" Huval (born c. 1956), politician


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* Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville (1661–1706), founder of the French colony of Louisiana (New France), Louisiana of New France * Iron Eyes Cody (1904–1999), actor; native of Kaplan, Louisiana, Kaplan * Walter Isaacson (born 1952), author; journalist; president and chief executive officer, Aspen Institute * Barry Ivey (born 1979), politician


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* George W. Jack (1875–1924), federal judge * Wellborn Jack (1907–1991), state representative from Caddo Parish (1940–64) * Whitfield Jack (1906–1989), Shreveport attorney and United States Army colonel in World War II and United States Army Reserve major general * Donte Jackson (American football), Donte Jackson (born 1995), NFL cornerback * John M. Jackson (born 1950), actor, '' JAG'' * Lisa P. Jackson, Lisa Jackson (born 1962), administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Protection Agency under Barack Obama * Mahalia Jackson (1911–1972), gospel music, gospel singer * Randy Jackson (born 1956), musician, entrepreneur, television personality * Randy Jackson (Zebra), Randy Jackson (born 1955), guitarist and lead singer of rock band Zebra (American band), Zebra * Tyson Jackson (born 1986), defensive tackle for the
Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The Falcons joined th ...
* Brandon Jacobs (born 1982), running back for the
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
* Angie Jakusz (1980–2021), Contestant on Survivor: Palau * Bradie James (born 1981), linebacker for the Houston Texans * Antawn Jamison (born 1976), NBA player for the Los Angeles Lakers * Rajarsi Janakananda (1892–1955), former president of the Self-Realization Fellowship * JayDaYoungan (born 1998), rapper * Lemuel Jeanpierre (born 1987), center for the
Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle. The Seahawks compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West, which they rejoined in 2002 as ...
* Patrick O. Jefferson (born 1968), state representative for Bienville, Claiborne, and Lincoln parishes (since 2012); lawyer in Arcadia * Eddie Jemison (born 1963), actor, ''Hung (TV series), Hung'', ''Bruce Almighty'', and ''Ocean's Eleven (2001 film), Ocean's Eleven'' and its sequels * Faith Jenkins (born 20th century), attorney, legal commentator, Miss Louisiana 2000 * Mykel Shannon Jenkins (born 1969), actor, '' The Bold and the Beautiful'' * Woody Jenkins (born 1947), politician, newspaper publisher * Bobby Jindal (born 1971),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
* Ronnie Johns (Louisiana politician), Ronnie Johns (born 1949), politician * A.R. Johnson (Louisiana politician), Andrew R. Johnson (1856–1933),
state senator A state senator is a member of a state's senate in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. Description A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
and mayor of Homer, Louisiana, Homer; named Ashland, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Ashland, Louisiana * Avery Johnson (born 1965), NBA player and coach * Bernette Joshua Johnson (born 1943), Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2013; associate justice, 1994–2013 * Bill Johnson (double-bassist), Bill Johnson (1872–1972), jazz musician * Damaris Johnson (born 1989), wide receiver and punt returner for the Philadelphia Eagles * Mike Johnson (Louisiana politician), Mike Johnson (born 1972), U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017; former state representative and constitutional attorney from Bossier Parish * Quinn Johnson (born 1986),
fullback Fullback or Full back may refer to: Sports * A position in various kinds of football, including: ** Full-back (association football), in association football (soccer), a defender playing in a wide position ** Fullback (gridiron football), in Americ ...
for the
Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. It ...
* J. Bennett Johnston, John Bennett Johnston Jr. (born 1932),
U.S. Senator The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States. The composition and powe ...
(1972–97); lobbyist (since 1997);
state senator A state senator is a member of a state's senate in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. Description A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
(1968–72);
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
(1964–68) * Toya Johnson (born 1983), actress * Bert Jones (born 1951), football quarterback, Louisiana State Tigers football, LSU and NFL's History of the Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Colts * Chad Jones (American football), Chad Jones (born 1988), safety (American football position), safety for the
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
* Deion Jones (born 1994), linebacker for the
Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The Falcons joined th ...
* Donnie Jones (born 1980), punter (football), punter for the Philadelphia Eagles * Dub Jones (American football), Dub Jones (born 1924),
NFL The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major ...
and All-America Football Conference, AAFC running back * Edgar Jones (linebacker), Edgar Jones (born 1984), linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs * Jacoby Jones (born 1984), wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens * Perry Jones III (born 1991), player for the Oklahoma City Thunder * Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones (1905–1982), president and baseball coach at Grambling State University (1936–77) * Henderson Jordan (Louisiana sheriff), Henderson Jordan (1896–1958), Bienville Parish
sheriff A sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England where the office originated. There is an analogous, although independently developed, office in Iceland that is commonly transla ...
, in posse comitatus (common law), posse that ambushed Bonnie and Clyde * Michael I. Jordan (born 1956), Professor at University of California, Berkeley, researcher in machine learning and artificial intelligence * J. E. Jumonville Jr. (born 1942), state senator and horse breeder from Pointe Coupee Parish * Juvenile (rapper), Juvenile (born 1975), rapper


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* Kelly Keeling (born 1966), singer-songwriter from Houma, Louisiana, Houma * Perry Keith (1847–1935), politician * William P. Kellogg (1830–1918),
Member of Congress A Member of Congress (MOC) is a person who has been appointed or elected and inducted into an official body called a congress, typically to represent a particular constituency in a legislature. The term member of parliament (MP) is an equivalen ...
; Governor; United States Senator * Iris Kelso (1926–2003), New Orleans journalist * Bolivar E. Kemp (1871–1933), U.S. representative (1925–33) * Bolivar Edwards Kemp Jr. (1904–1965), Louisiana Attorney General (1948–52) * John Neely Kennedy (born 1951), Louisiana State Treasurer * Robert F. Kennon (1902–1988),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(1952–56) * Doug Kershaw (born 1936), musician, singer * Sammy Kershaw (born 1958), musician; singer; candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana * Ernie K-Doe (1936–2001), singer; billed himself as the "Emperor of the Universe" * DJ Khaled (born 1975), record producer; radio personality; DJ; record label executive * Nat G. Kiefer (1939–1985), state senator from New Orleans * Catherine D. Kimball (born 1945), retired chief justice of the
Louisiana Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Louisiana (french: Cour suprême de Louisiane) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orlea ...
* Claude King (1923–2013), country singer-songwriter; known for "Wolverton Mountain" * Earl King (1934–2003), musician * Ralph E. King (1902–1974), physician; state senator from Franklin Parish * Edith Killgore Kirkpatrick (1918–2014), music educator; former member of Louisiana Board of Regents * Mark Klein (singer), Mark Klein (born 1993), singer * Neil Haven Klock (1896–1978), sugar planter; politician from Rapides Parish * Jeannette Knoll (born 1943), associate justice of the
Louisiana Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Louisiana (french: Cour suprême de Louisiane) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orlea ...
* Jesse Monroe Knowles (1919–2006), politician; survivor of the Bataan Death March during World War II


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* John LaBruzzo (born 1970), politician * Eddie Lacy (born 1990), running back for the
Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. It ...
* Ed Lafitte (1886–1971), baseball player * Jean Lafitte (c. 1780 – c. 1826), blacksmith; pirate * Juan LaFonta (born 1972), former state representative for Orleans Parish and New Orleans lawyer * Papa Jack Laine (1873–1966), bandleader * Maxie Lambright (1924–1980), football coach * Dorothy Lamour (1914–1996), actress * Katherine LaNasa (born 1966), actress, ''Judging Amy'' * Mary Landrieu (born 1955), United States Senate, US Senator * Mitch Landrieu (born 1960), politician * Moon Landrieu (born 1930), judge, politician * Ali Landry (born 1973), actress; model; Miss USA (1996) * Jarvis Landry (born 1992), wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins * Jeff Landry (born 1970), politician * Lisa Landry (born 1977), comedian * Nancy Landry (born 1962), politician * Eric Laneuville (born 1952), actor; television director, ''St. Elsewhere'', ''Room 222'' * Nick LaRocca (1889–1961), self-proclaimed "inventor of jazz" * John Larroquette (born 1947), actor * Hank Lauricella (1930–2014), football player; state senator * Marie Laveau (c 1794 – c. 1881), Louisiana Voodoo, Voodoo priestess * Theodore K. Lawless (1892–1971), dermatologist, medical researcher, and philanthropist * Claude "Buddy" Leach (born 1934), politician; businessman * Lead Belly (1885–1949), musician * Ronald Leary (born 1989), guard (American and Canadian football), guard for the Dallas Cowboys * Dudley J. LeBlanc (1894–1971), politician; businessman; made a fortune in the patent medicine Hadacol * Fred S. LeBlanc – politician * Samuel A. LeBlanc I (1886–1955), lawyer; state representative; state court judge; grandfather of Sam A. LeBlanc III * Conway LeBleu (Louisiana politician), Conway LeBleu (1918–2007), state representative for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes, 1964–88 * Richard Leche (1898–1965),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
* Joseph E. LeDoux (born 1949), neuroscientist * David Lee (Baltimore Colts), David Lee (born 1943), football player * Harry Lee (sheriff), Harry Lee (1932–2007), Jefferson Parish
sheriff A sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England where the office originated. There is an analogous, although independently developed, office in Iceland that is commonly transla ...
* Rory Lee (born 1949), president of Louisiana College (1997–2004) * Keith Lehr (born 1963), two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, born and resides in Bossier City * John A. Lejeune (1867–1942), United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps general * Don Lemon (born 1966), journalist and television anchor; host of ''CNN Newsroom'' * Elmore Leonard (1925–2013), crime and western novelist; born in New Orleans * Jim Leslie (Louisiana), Jim Leslie (1937–1976), journalist; advertising executive; assassinated in Baton Rouge * Jared Leto (born 1971), actor; lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars * Shannon Leto (born 1970), drummer of the alternative rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, occasional actor * Zachary Levi (born 1980), actor, ''Less than Perfect'', ''Chuck (TV series), Chuck'' * Jerry Lee Lewis (1935-2022), musician * Keenan Lewis (born 1986), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints * Michael Lewis (author), Michael Lewis (born 1960), author; business journalism, financial journalist; ''Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, Moneyball'', ''The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, The Blind Side'' * Patrick Lewis (born 1991), Center (gridiron football), center for the
Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle. The Seahawks compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West, which they rejoined in 2002 as ...
* Rashard Lewis (born 1979), forward (basketball), forward for the Orlando Magic * Lil Wayne (born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.), rapper * Coleman Lindsey (1892–1968), politician * Meghan Linsey (born 1985), musician, singer/songwriter, and contestant on ''The Voice (U.S. TV series), The Voice'' The Voice (U.S. season 8), season 8 * F. A. Little Jr. (born 1936), judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana * Little Walter (1930–1968), blues harmonica player * Lloyd (singer), Lloyd Harlin Polite (born 1986), R&B singer * Nate Livings (born 1982), Guard (American football), guard for the Dallas Cowboys * Bob Livingston (born 1943),
Member of Congress A Member of Congress (MOC) is a person who has been appointed or elected and inducted into an official body called a congress, typically to represent a particular constituency in a legislature. The term member of parliament (MP) is an equivalen ...
(1977–99) * Edward Livingston (1764–1836),
Member of Congress A Member of Congress (MOC) is a person who has been appointed or elected and inducted into an official body called a congress, typically to represent a particular constituency in a legislature. The term member of parliament (MP) is an equivalen ...
; United States Secretary of State * Lloyd (singer), Lloyd (born 1986), contemporary R&B and hip hop artist * Bennie Logan (born 1989), nose tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles * Earl Long, Earl Kemp Long (1895–1960),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(1939–40, 1948–52 and 1956–60) * George S. Long (1883–1958), US Representative * Gerald Long (born 1944), Republican state senator from Natchitoches, Louisiana, Natchitoches; only elected Republican official of the Long family * Huey Long, Huey Pierce Long Jr. (1893–1935),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
; United States Senate, US Senator * Jimmy D. Long (1931–2016), politician * Russell Long (1918–2003), United States Senate, US Senator * Speedy O. Long (1928–2006), US Representative;
district attorney In the United States, a district attorney (DA), county attorney, state's attorney, prosecuting attorney, commonwealth's attorney, or state attorney is the chief prosecutor and/or chief law enforcement officer representing a U.S. state in a l ...
from La Salle Parish * Professor Longhair (1918–1980), musician * John L. Loos (1918–2011), historian * Joseph Lopinto (born c. 1976),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
from Jefferson Parish * Morris Lottinger Jr. (born c. 1938), politician * Morris Lottinger Sr. (1902–1978), politician * Lance Louis (born 1985), offensive guard for the
Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 ...
* Aaron Loup (born 1987), relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays * Fred L. Lowery (born 1943), clergyman; author * Bobby Lowther (1923–2015), only two-sport (basketball and track and field) All-American at Louisiana State University (1946) * Cornelius Lucas (born 1991), offensive tackle for the
Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit. The Lions compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) North Division. The team play their home games at Ford ...
* Robert L. Lynn (1931–2020), president of Louisiana College from 1975 to 1997 * Ted Lyons (1900–1986), Hall of Fame baseball player


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* Sherman Q. Mack (born 1972), politician * Anthony Mackie (born 1979), actor, ''Million Dollar Baby'', ''The Hurt Locker'', ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America'' * Magic Sam (1937–1969), blues music pioneer * John Maginnis (Louisiana political writer), John Maginnis (1948–2014), journalist; author * Mikie Mahtook (born 1989), outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays * Karl Malone (born 1963), Basketball Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame basketball player, mainly with the Utah Jazz * Jeff Mangum (born 1970), musician; founder of Neutral Milk Hotel * Robert Mann (Louisiana historian), Robert "Bob" Mann (born 1958), journalist, historian * Archie Manning (born 1949), former New Orleans Saints quarterback; father of Eli, Cooper and Peyton * Cooper Manning (born 1974), television personality; brother of Eli and Peyton * Eli Manning (born 1981),
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
quarterback; son of Archie Manning; brother of Peyton and Cooper * Peyton Manning (born 1976), retired Denver Broncos quarterback; son of Archie Manning; brother of Eli and Cooper * Tommy Manzella (born 1983), shortstop for the Colorado Rockies * Pete Maravich, "Pistol" Pete Maravich (1947–1988), basketball player, LSU and
NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada) and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United St ...
Basketball Hall of Fame, Hall of Famer * Paul Mares (1900–1949), musician * Anna Margaret (born 1996), singer * Angélica María (born 1944), Mexican actress and singer * Robert M. Marionneaux (born 1968), politician * Branford Marsalis (born 1960), musician * Ellis Marsalis Jr. (1934–2020), musician; educator * Ellis Marsalis Sr. (1908–2004), poultry farmer; jazz musician; hotelier; civil rights activist * Wynton Marsalis (born 1961), musician * Leonard Marshall (born 1961), former defensive end, primarily for the
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
* Samuel W. Martien (1854–1946), planter; politician * Jarell Martin (born 1994), basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C., Maccabi Tel Aviv of the
Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional sports, professional competition in Israeli sports club, club basketball, making ...
* Danny Martiny (born 1951), politician * Rod Masterson (1945–2013), actor * Tyrann Mathieu (born 1992), free safety and cornerback for the
Arizona Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division, and play t ...
* Vance McAllister (born 1974), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 5th congressional district * Jay McCallum (born 1960), justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court; former state representative for Lincoln and Union parishes * James T. McCalman (1914–1977), Louisiana State Senate, state senator from Claiborne and Bienville parishes (1960–64) * Todd McClure (born 1977), center for the
Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The Falcons joined th ...
* John McConathy (1930–2016), professional basketball player and educator * Mike McConathy (born 1955), basketball coach at Northwestern State University since 1999; son of John McConathy * Billy McCormack (Louisiana pastor), Billy McCormack (1928–2012), Southern Baptist clergyman; national director of the Christian Coalition of America * Jim McCrery (born 1949), US Representative * Sidney McCrory (1911–1985),
Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is a state agency of Louisiana, headquartered in Baton Rouge. The Department is responsible for promoting, protecting and advancing agriculture and forestry, and soil and water resour ...
(1956–60) * Jack McFarland (Louisiana politician), Jack McFarland (born 1969), state representative from Winn Parish, effective 2016 * Eugene McGehee (1928–2014), state legislator; judge; from East Baton Rouge Parish * Tim McGraw (born 1967), country musician; actor * John McKeithen (1918–1999),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(1964–72) * W. Fox McKeithen (1946–2005), Louisiana secretary of state (1988–2005) * Charles E. McKenzie (1896–1956), U.S. representative * Baylus Benjamin McKinney (1886–1952), Christian singer-songwriter * Joe McKnight (born 1988), Halfback (American football), tailback for the New York Jets * A. J. McNamara (1936–2014), state representative; U.S. District Judge from Jefferson Parish * Gil Meche (born 1978), MLB pitcher * Leon C. Megginson (1921–2010), LSU professor noted for his clarifying statements about Darwinism * D. L. Menard (1932–2017), Cajun musician from Erath, Louisiana, Erath * Adah Isaacs Menken (1835–1868), actress * Emile Meyer (1910–1987), actor *Jerome Meyinsse (born 1988), basketball player in the
Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional sports, professional competition in Israeli sports club, club basketball, making ...
* Quintin Mikell (born 1980), Safety (American football position), safety for the St. Louis Rams * Lizzie Miles (1895–1963), singer * Wade Miley (born 1986), relief pitcher for the
Houston Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 after ...
* Roderick Miller (politician), Roderick Miller (1924–2005), politician; lawyer * Percy "Master P" Miller (born 1967), musician; actor; record producer; sportsperson, athlete * Fred Mills (Louisiana politician), Fred H. Mills Jr. (born 1955), politician, pharmacist, banker * Jordan Mills (born 1990), offensive tackle for the
Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) North division. The Bears have won nine NF ...
* Newt V. Mills (1899–1996), U.S. representative * Paul Millsap (born 1985), power forward for the Utah Jazz * Alexander Milne (entrepreneur), Alexander Milne (1742–1838), businessman; slave trader; philanthropist * Barkevious Mingo (born 1990), outside linebacker for the
New England Patriots The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East divisio ...
* H. Lane Mitchell (1895–1978), Shreveport commissioner of public works (1934–68) * RJ Mitte (born 1992), actor, Walter White Jr., Walt Jr. on ''Breaking Bad'' * Beth Mizell (born 1952), state senator for St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes since 2016 * Randy Moffett (born 1947), educator * Bill Monroe (journalist), Bill Monroe (1920–2011), journalist, host of ''Meet the Press'' (1975–84) * Greg Monroe (born 1990), Center (basketball), center for the Detroit Pistons * Billy Montgomery (born 1937), politician; former educator * Little Brother Montgomery (c. 1906–1985), musician * Chris Mooney (journalist), Chris Mooney (born 1977), journalist and author * Cleo Moore (1923–1973), actress (1950s) * Danny Roy Moore (1925–c. 2020),
state senator A state senator is a member of a state's senate in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. Description A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
from Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, Claiborne Parish (1964–68) * Ellen Bryan Moore (1912–1999), Register of State Lands; captain in Women's Army Corps during World War II * Mewelde Moore (born 1982), running back for the
Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 ...
* W. Henson Moore (born 1939), US Representative * Jackie Moreland (1938–1971), professional basketball player * Aaron Morgan (born 1988), outside linebacker and defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers * Cecil Morgan (1898–1999), state legislator; led the impeachment forces against Huey Long, Huey Pierce Long Jr.; executive with Standard Oil Company; dean of Tulane University Law School * Elemore Morgan Jr. (1931–2008), landscape painter and photographer * Lewis L. Morgan (1876–1950), U.S. representative; gubernatorial runoff candidate (1944) * Dutch Morial (1929–1989), judge; mayor of New Orleans * Sergio Rossetti Morosini (born 1953), Diplomat, Artist, Author; 1975 Honorary Louisiana State Senator * Cynthia Hedge-Morrell (born 1947), member of the New Orleans City Council * Jean-Paul Morrell (born 1978), New Orleans lawyer and member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature * Jay Morris (born 1958), state representative from Ouachita and Morehouse parishes * deLesseps Morrison Jr. (1944–1996), state representative from Orleans Parish * deLesseps Story Morrison, deLesseps S. "Chep" Morrison (1912–1964), mayor of New Orleans; ambassador to the Organization of American States; three-time gubernatorial candidate * Logan Morrison (born 1987), outfielder and first baseman for the Seattle Mariners * Morgus the Magnificent – fictional horror host (1950s–1980s) * Paul Morphy (1837–1884), world chess champion * Garrett Morris (born 1937), actor and comedian, ''Saturday Night Live'' * Isaac Edward Morse (1809–1866), Attorney General of Louisiana; US
Member of Congress A Member of Congress (MOC) is a person who has been appointed or elected and inducted into an official body called a congress, typically to represent a particular constituency in a legislature. The term member of parliament (MP) is an equivalen ...
* Jelly Roll Morton (1890–1941), musician; composer; self-proclaimed "inventor of jazz" * Alicia Morton (born 1987), actress * Alexander Mouton (1804–1885), Governor; United States Senator * Jonas Mouton (born 1988), linebacker for the
San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers were a professional American football team that played in San Diego from 1961 until the end of the 2016 season, before relocating to Los Angeles, where the franchise had played its inaugural 1960 season. The team is now ...
* Bernhard Müller (1788–1834), colonizer * Spencer Myrick, W. Spencer Myrick (1913–2001), state legislator from West Carroll Parish


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* Ray Nagin (born 1956), mayor of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina; convicted felon * Edward F. Neild (1884–1955), architect; from Shreveport * Ed Nelson (1928–2014), actor, ''Peyton Place (TV series), Peyton Place'' * Aaron Neville (born 1941), singer * Arthel Neville (born 1962), anchor for Fox News * Drake Nevis (born 1989), defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys * Josephine Louise Newcomb (1816–1901), philanthropist (Newcomb College) *Malik Newman (born 1997), basketball player in the
Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional sports, professional competition in Israeli sports club, club basketball, making ...
* Randy Newman (born 1943), singer-songwriter; pianist * Francis T. Nicholls (1834–1912),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
* Lance E. Nichols (born 1955), actor, ''Treme (TV series), Treme'' * J. Kelly Nix (born 1934), politician; businessman * Taurean Nixon (born 1991), cornerback for the Denver Broncos * James A. Noe (1890–1976),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(for five months in 1936); oil driller; broadcaster * Rico Noel (born 1989), outfielder for the New York Yankees * Aaron Nola (born 1993), MLB All Star baseball pitcher * William Norris III, William Wiley Norris III (1936–2016), city, district, and circuit court judge from West Monroe * Solomon Northrup (1807–1863), abolitionist * Alcide Nunez (1884–1934), musician * Samuel B. Nunez Jr. (1930–2012), politician * Billy Nungesser, William Harold "Billy" Nungesser (born 1959), Republican politician


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* Prentiss Oakley (1905–1957), Bienville Parish
sheriff A sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England where the office originated. There is an analogous, although independently developed, office in Iceland that is commonly transla ...
(1940–52); in posse that ambushed Bonnie and Clyde in 1934 * Frank Ocean (born 1987), Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer * Alton Ochsner (1896–1981), surgeon; medical researcher * Bob Odom (1935–2014), state agriculture commissioner (1980–2008); longest-serving individual in that office * Arthur J. O'Keefe, Arthur J. O'Keefe Sr. (1876–1943), mayor of New Orleans (1926–29) * Michael O'Keefe (Louisiana politician), Michael H. O'Keefe (1931–2021), politician; convicted felon * Henry Warren Ogden (1842–1905), politician * Shaquille O'Neal – former LSU and
NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada) and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United St ...
player,
Basketball Hall of Fame The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts. It serves as basketball's most complete library, in addition to promoting and pre ...
r * Joe "King" Oliver (1885–1938), jazz musician * Virgil Orr (1923–2021),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
; vice president, Louisiana Tech University * Joe Osborn (1937–2018), musician * Kenneth Osterberger (1930–2016), state senator from East Baton Rouge Parish, 1972 to 1992; former opponent of David Duke * Lee Harvey Oswald (1939–1963), presumed assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy * George T. Oubre (1918–1998), politician; from St. James Parish * Darrell Ourso (born 1964), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (since 2015) * Jessel Ourso (1932–1978),
sheriff A sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England where the office originated. There is an analogous, although independently developed, office in Iceland that is commonly transla ...
of Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Iberville Parish * John H. Overton (1875–1948), United States Senate, US Senator * Mel Ott (1909–1958), Baseball Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame baseball player * Don Owen (news anchor), Don Owen (1930–2012), news anchor, politician


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* Robert Pack (basketball), Robert Pack (born 1969),
NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada) and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United St ...
player and coach * Frank Page (broadcaster), Frank Page (1925–2013), radio broadcaster, KWKH in Shreveport, Louisiana, Shreveport * James George Palmer (1875–1952), Mayor of Shreveport (1930–32); Judge, Louisiana Circuit Court of Appeals (1932–33) * Jonathan Papelbon (born 1980), Closer (baseball), closer for the Philadelphia Phillies * Robert Parish (born 1953),
Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ...
basketball player * John M. Parker (1863–1939),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(1920–24) * John Victor Parker (1928–2014), federal judge (1979–2014) * Mel Parnell (1922–2012), pitcher for the Boston Red Sox * Edward Grady Partin (1924–1990), Teamsters Union business agent in Baton Rouge * Otto Passman (1900–1988), U.S. Representative * William S. Patout III (1932–2017), sugar grower in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Iberia Parish * Carly Patterson (born 1988), Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics * Elfrid Payton (basketball), Elfrid Payton (born 1994), Point guard for the Orlando Magic of the NBA, National Basketball Association * Nicholas Payton (born 1973), musician * Joe Raymond Peace (born 1945), football coach * Kevin Pearson (politician), Kevin Pearson (born 1959), politician * Jesse Pearson (actor), Jesse Pearson (1930–1979), actor and screenwriter * William S. Peck Sr. (1873–1946), politician * Harvey Peltier Jr. (1923–1980), politician * Harvey Peltier Sr. (1899–1977), politician * Leander Perez (1891–1969), United States federal judge, District judge; political boss of St. Bernard Parish, St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parish, Plaquemine parishes (1919–69) * Tony Perkins (politician), Tony Perkins (born 1963), conservative politician; head of the Family Research Council * Ralph Perlman (1917–2013), state budget director (1967–88) * Pauley Perrette (born 1969), singer and actress (''NCIS (TV series), NCIS'') * Ryan Perrilloux (born 1987), quarterback * Jonathan Perry (Louisiana politician), Jonathan W. Perry (born 1973), politician * Tyler Perry (born 1969), television and film producer, writer, actor, director * Jace Peterson (born 1990), second baseman for the Atlanta Braves * Bob Pettit (born 1932),
Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ...
basketball player (1954–65) * Andy Pettitte (born 1972), former
starting pitcher In baseball (hardball or softball), a starting pitcher or starter is the first pitcher in the game for each team. A pitcher is credited with a game started if they throw the first pitch to the opponent's first batter of a game. Starting pit ...
for the New York Yankees and
Houston Astros The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The Astros compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division, having moved to the division in 2013 after ...
* Marguerite Piazza (1921–2012), operatic soprano * Abe E. Pierce III (1934–2021), politician; educator * Webb Pierce (1921–1991), singer * Wendell Pierce (born 1962), actor, Bunk Moreland on ''The Wire'' * Juan Pierre (born 1977), outfielder for the Miami Marlins * P.B.S. Pinchback (1837–1921), politician,
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
* Glen Pitre (born 1955), filmmaker * Loulan Pitre Jr. (born 1961), lawyer in New Orleans; former state representative for Lafourche Parish * Montgomery Pittman (1917–1962), actor, screenwriter, producer, known for ''77 Sunset Strip'' * Vance Plauché (1897-1976) - U.S. Representative, 1941 to 1943 * Dustin Poirier (born 1989), UFC fighter * Leonidas Polk (1806–1864), Confederate general; Episcopal Church in the United States of America, Episcopal bishop; founder of Sewanee: The University of the South * Tracy Porter (born 1986), cornerback for the Oakland Raiders * Dante Powell, stand-up comedian * Mike Powell (Louisiana politician), Mike Powell (born 1961), Shreveport politician * Robert E. Powell (1923–1997), mayor of Monroe from 1979 to 1996 * Julien de Lallande Poydras (1740–1824), poet, politician * Phil Preis (born 1950), politician * Nun, Sister Helen Prejean (born 1938), activist * Arthur T. Prescott (1863–1942), educator and founding president of Louisiana Tech University * Dak Prescott (born 1993), quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys * Ed Price (Louisiana politician), Edward J. Price (born 1953), state representative for Ascension, Iberville, and St. James parishes (since 2012) * Louis Prima (1910–1978), musician, entertainer * Professor Longhair (1918–1980), musician * Albin Provosty (1865–1932), politician from New Roads * Paul Prudhomme (1940–2015), chef


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* Chris Quinn (born 1983),
point guard The point guard (PG), also called the one or the point, is one of the five Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Point guards are expected to run t ...
for the New Jersey Nets


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* Paul Rae (born 1968), actor * Max Rafferty (1917–1982), author ;educator; California politician * Henry Ragas (1897–1919), early jazz pianist * Kevin Rahm (born 1971), actor * Tanner Rainey (born 1992), relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals * Melvin Rambin (1941–2001), politician; banker * Rueben Randle (born 1991), wide receiver for the
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
* Kevin Rankin (actor), Kevin Rankin (born 1976), actor, ''Friday Night Lights (TV series), Friday Night Lights'', ''Trauma (U.S. TV series), Trauma'', ''Unforgettable (2011 TV series), Unforgettable'' * Ed Rand (1920–1999), state representative from Rapides Parish (1960–64) * Joseph E. Ransdell (1858–1954), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 5th congressional district; U.S. senator (1913–31) * John Rarick (1924–2009), US Representative; state court judge * Clyde V. Ratcliff (1879–1952), politician; planter * Eddy Raven (born 1944), singer-songwriter * Shawn Reaves (born 1978), actor * Mac Rebbenack, Mac "Dr John" Rebbenack (born 1940), pianist, singer-songwriter * Ed Reed (born 1978), NFL free safety * Willis Reed (1941–2019), Basketball Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame basketball player with the New York Knicks;
NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada) and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United St ...
head coach * Pee Wee Reese (1918–1999), Baseball Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers * Godfrey Reggio (born 1940), filmmaker * Eric Reid (American football), Eric Reid (born 1991), safety for the San Francisco 49ers * Ed Renwick (1938–2020), political scientist * Darius Reynaud (born 1985), wide receiver and running back for the Tennessee Titans * Slater Rhea (Shuai De, ), American singer and TV personality famous in China; born in Alexandria * Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes (1909–1997), politician * Anne Rice (1941–2021), author * Dee Richard, Jerome "Dee" Richard (born 1955), politician * Teddy Riley (trumpeter), Teddy Riley (1924–1992), jazz trumpeter * Norbert Rilleaux (1806–1894), inventor; engineer * Neil Riser (born 1962), state senator, 2008 to 2020; state representative since 2020 * Randy Roach (born 1951), mayor of Lake Charles since 2000 * Cokie Roberts (1943–2019), television journalist; author; daughter of Hale Boggs and Lindy Boggs * Kay Robertson (born 1950), television personality * Phil Robertson (born 1946), television personality * Si Robertson (born 1948), television personality * Scotty Robertson (1930–2011), basketball coach * Greg Robinson (offensive tackle), Greg Robinson (born 1992), offensive tackle for the St. Louis Rams * W. C. Robinson (Louisiana educator), W. C. Robinson (1861–1914), educator * George Rodrigue (1944–2013), "Blue Dog" artist * Buddy Roemer (1943–2021),
governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(1988–92) * Charles E. Roemer II (1923–2012), state commissioner of administration (1972–80) * Ned Romero (1925–2017), actor; originally from Franklin, Louisiana, Franklin * Ralph L. Ropp (1897–1982), president of Louisiana Tech University (1949–62) * Leon Roppolo (1902–1943), musician * Jacques Roy (mayor), Jacques Roy (born 1970), mayor of Alexandria (since 2006) * Alvin Benjamin Rubin (1920–1991), federal judge * Barry Rubin (American football), Barry Rubin (born 1957), Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL * Bill Russell (born 1934),
Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ...
center for the
Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. Founded in 1946 as one of t ...
; NBA coach * Weldon Russell (born 1946), politician; businessman


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* Jeffrey D. Sadow (born 1962), political scientist; columnist; educator * Larry Sale (1893–1977),
sheriff A sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England where the office originated. There is an analogous, although independently developed, office in Iceland that is commonly transla ...
of Claiborne Parish * Joe R. Salter (born 1943), politician, educator * A. T. "Apple" Sanders Jr. (1926–1989), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (1956–64) * Kurtis Scaletta – writer * Clay Schexnayder (born 1969), state representative; businessman * John Schroder (born 1961), former state representative from Covington, Louisiana, Covington; businessman * Mike Scifres (born 1980), Punter (football), punter for the
San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers were a professional American football team that played in San Diego from 1961 until the end of the 2016 season, before relocating to Los Angeles, where the franchise had played its inaugural 1960 season. The team is now ...
* Ashley Scott (born 1977), actress, model, ''Jericho (2006 TV series), Jericho'', ''Dark Angel (2000 TV series), Dark Angel'', ''Birds of Prey (TV series), Birds of Prey'' * Nauman Scott (1916–2001), U.S. District Court judge * Pat Screen (1943–1994), mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish (1981–88) * Alan Seabaugh (born 1967),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
* J.C. Seaman (1898–1964),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
from Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Tensas Parish (1944–64) * Sam Seamans (born 1967), Anglican Church bishop in Mountain Home, Arkansas, Mountain Home, Arkansas; born in Morgan City, Louisiana, Morgan City * Aaron Selber Jr. (1927–2013), businessman and philanthropist * Joe Sevario (born 1944), state senator from Ascension Parish, 1976–94 * Henry Clay Sevier (1896–1974), politician * V. C. Shannon (1910–1989), politician * Amanda Shaw (born 1990), actress; singer; fiddler * B. L. Shaw (1933-2018) - former state senator, educator * Rhonda Shear (born 1954), beauty queen; television host * Ben Sheets (born 1978), MLB pitcher * Virginia Shehee (1923-2015) -first woman elected to Louisiana Senate * Clarence Shelmon (born 1952), NFL offensive coordinator * Kenny Wayne Shepherd (born 1977), musician * Alana Shipp (born 1982), American-Israeli IFBB professional bodybuilder * Chris Shivers (born 1978), professional bull riding, bull rider * Henry Miller Shreve (1785–1854), inventor; steamboat Captain (nautical), captain * Phil Short (born 1947),
state senator A state senator is a member of a state's senate in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. Description A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
; relocated to Virginia * Rockin' Sidney (1938–1998), Zydeco musician * Richard Simmons (born 1948), fitness authority; television personality * Scott Simon (politician), Scott M. Simon (born 1961),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
* Tharold Simon (born 1991), cornerback for the
Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle. The Seahawks compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West, which they rejoined in 2002 as ...
* Frank P. Simoneaux (born 1933), state representative from East Baton Rouge Parish (1972–82) * C. O. Simpkins Sr. (1925–2019), state representative from Shreveport; civil rights activist, and dentist * Cuthbert Ormond Simpkins Jr. (born 1947), physician and historian, reared in Shreveport * Oramel H. Simpson (1870–1932),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(1926–28) * Fulwar Skipwith (1765–1839), diplomat; politician * Eric Skrmetta (born 1958), politician * John Slidell (1793–1871),
U.S. Senator The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States. The composition and powe ...
; Confederate diplomat * Soulja Slim (1977–2003), musician * Donald Sloan (basketball), Donald Sloan (born 1988), guard (basketball), guard for the Atlanta Hawks * Argile Smith (born 1955), interim president of Louisiana College (2014–15) * George Luke Smith (1837–1884), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district * Howard K. Smith (1914–2002), television journalist; reporter * James Peyton Smith (1925–2006), politician * Jasper K. Smith (1905–1992), politician * John R. Smith (politician, born 1945), John R. Smith (born 1945), politician * Otis Smith (American football), Otis Smith (born 1965),
New England Patriots The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East divisio ...
cornerback; Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach * Patricia Haynes Smith (born 1946), state representative from Baton Rouge * Jefferson B. Snyder (1859–1951), politician * Robert H. Snyder (1855–1905), politician * Guy Sockrider (1921–2011), politician * Steven Soderbergh (born 1963), film producer; screenwriter; cinematographer; director * Floyd Soileau (born 1938), record producer * Ian Somerhalder (born 1978), actor; model * Art Sour (1924–2000), Louisiana House of Representatives, State Representative from Shreveport (1972–92) * James Z. Spearing (1864–1942), politician * Britney Spears (born 1981), singer; actress * Bryan Spears (born 1977), film and television producer * Jamie Lynn Spears (born 1991), actress; singer * Lynne Spears (born 1955), author * Marcus Spears (defensive end), Marcus Spears (born 1983), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys * Freddie Spencer (born 1961), world motorcycle champion * Mason Spencer (1892–1962), politician * Tommy Spinks (1948–2007), football player * Tam Spiva (1932–2017), screenwriter * Frank Spooner (born 1937), businessman and politician * Grove Stafford (1897–1975), state senator for Rapides Parish, 1940–48 * Leroy Augustus Stafford (1822–1864), Confederate Brigadier general (United States), brigadier general * Tom Stagg (judge), Tom Stagg (1923–2015), Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana * Rusty Staub (1944–2018), MLB right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman * Craig Steltz (born 1986), safety (American football position), safety for the
Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) North division. The Bears have won nine NF ...
* Alton Sterling (1979–2016), black man fatally shot by a police officer in
Baton Rouge Baton Rouge ( ; ) is a city in and the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana Louisiana , group=pronunciation (French: ''La Louisiane'') is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It is the 20th-sma ...
* Kordell Stewart (born 1972),
NFL The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major ...
quarterback and wide receiver * Ford E. Stinson (1914–1989), lawyer and state legislator from Bossier Parish * Julie Stokes (born 1969), state representative from Jefferson Parish * Brandon Stokley (born 1976), wide receiver for the Denver Broncos *Johnathan Stove (born 1995), basketball player for Hapoel Galil Elyon of the
Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional sports, professional competition in Israeli sports club, club basketball, making ...
* Michael G. Strain (born 1959), veterinarian; state representative; Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Commissioner of the Louisiana Departmentof Agriculture and Forestry * Roy C. Strickland (1942–2010), businessman, politician * Raymond Strother (born 1940), Political consulting, political consultant * Patrick Surtain (born 1976),
NFL The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major ...
cornerback * Hal Sutton (born 1958), PGA Tour golfer * Jimmy Swaggart (born 1935), Evangelism, evangelist * Marc Swayze (1913–2012), comic book writer and illustrator * Stromile Swift (born 1979),
NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada) and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United St ...
player * Harold Sylvester (born 1949), actor, ''Married... with Children'', ''Today's F.B.I.'', ''Shaky Ground''


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* Joseph Talamo (born 1990), jockey * Kirk Talbot (born 1969),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
from Jefferson Parish * Irvin Talton – member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Webster Parish (1880–84) * Elmer R. Tapper (1929–2011), politician * Gregory Tarver (born 1946), civil rights activist, state senator from Caddo Parish * Ray Tarver (1921–1972), dentist; represented Natchitoches Parish in state House of Representatives (1964–68) * Albert Tate (1920–1986), state and federal judge * Billy Tauzin (born 1943), US Representative; lobbyist * Dorothy Mae Taylor (1928–2000), first African-American woman in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1971–80) * Ike Taylor (born 1980), cornerback for the
Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in , the Steel ...
* Jim Taylor (fullback), Jim Taylor (1935–2018),
Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ...
fullback Fullback or Full back may refer to: Sports * A position in various kinds of football, including: ** Full-back (association football), in association football (soccer), a defender playing in a wide position ** Fullback (gridiron football), in Americ ...
, primarily with the
Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. It ...
* Richard Taylor (Confederate general), Richard Taylor (1826–1879), Confederate general * Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), 12th President of the United States; US Army general * Lloyd George Teekell (1922–1996), politician * Garrett Temple (born 1986),
point guard The point guard (PG), also called the one or the point, is one of the five Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Point guards are expected to run t ...
for the San Antonio Spurs * Suzanne Haik Terrell (born 1954), politician * Byron Thames (born 1969), actor and musician, ''Father Murphy'' * Sam H. Theriot (born 1954), politician * Ryan Theriot (born 1979), infielder for the San Francisco Giants * Major Thibaut (born 1977), politician * Richard Keith (Keith Thibodeaux), Keith Thibodeaux (born 1950), actor * Ledricka Thierry (born 1978), politician * Dallas Thomas (born 1989),
offensive tackle Offensive may refer to: * Offensive, the former name of the Dutch political party Socialist Alternative * Offensive (military), an attack * Offensive language ** Fighting words or insulting language, words that by their very utterance inflict inj ...
for the Miami Dolphins * Mike Thomas (wide receiver, born 1987), Mike Thomas (born 1987), wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars * Tyrus Thomas (born 1986), power forward for the Charlotte Bobcats * Jeff R. Thompson (born 1965), politician * Ken Thompson (born 1943), pioneer of computer science * T. Ashton Thompson (1916–1965), U.S. representative * Marcus Thornton (basketball, born 1987), Marcus Thornton (born 1987), shooting guard for the New Orleans Hornets * George H. Tichenor (1837–1923), surgeon; pioneer in antiseptics * David Toms (born 1967), PGA Tour golfer * Charles Emery Tooke Jr. (1912–1986), lawyer; state senator * John Kennedy Toole (1937–1969), author of Pulitzer Prize-winning ''A Confederacy of Dunces'' * Reggie Torbor (born 1981), former NFL linebacker * Wayne Toups (born 1958), musician * Allen Toussaint (1938–2015), New Orleans musician; composer; record producer * John D. Travis (1940–2016), state representative from East Feliciana Parish, 1984 to 2000 * David C. Treen (1928–2009), US Representative (1973–80);
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
(1980–84) * Paul Tulane (1801–1887), businessman; philanthropist * Ben Turpin (1869–1940), silent film comedian * Odessa Turner (born 1964), NFL wide receiver * Trai Turner (born 1993), Guard (gridiron football), guard for the Carolina Panthers * Marshall H. Twitchell (1840–1905), politician; planter, diplomat


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* Chris Ullo (1928–2014), member of both houses of the state legislature from Jefferson Parish (1972–2008)


V

* Steve Van Buren (1920–2012),
Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ...
Halfback (American football), halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles * Rose Van Thyn (1921–2010), Holocaust survivor in Shreveport * Andrew Varona – race car driver * Troy Verges (born 20th century), country music songwriter * Jeffrey P. Victory (born 1946), associate justice of the
Louisiana Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Louisiana (french: Cour suprême de Louisiane) is the highest court and court of last resort in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The modern Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, meets in the French Quarter of New Orlea ...
* Jacques Villeré (1760–1830), Louisiana Creole people, Creole;
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
; general * Pruitt Taylor Vince (born 1960), film and television character actor * David Vitter (born 1961),
U.S. Senator The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States. The composition and powe ...
* Jeffrey Vitter (born 1955), computer science professor and researcher; 17th chancellor of the University of Mississippi * John Volz (1936–2011), U.S. attorney; prosecuted high-profile corruption cases in the 1980s *Theo Von (born 1980), comedian and podcaster * Cole Vosbury (born 1991), singer-songwriter, musician, and contestant on ''The Voice (U.S. TV series), The Voice'' The Voice (U.S. season 5), season 5


W

* David Wade (Louisiana general), David Wade (1911–1990), General (United States), general * Thomas M. Wade (1860–1929), politician; educator * Von Wafer (born 1985), shooting guard for the Orlando Magic * Joe D. Waggonner, Joseph David Waggonner Jr. (1918–2007), United States House of Representatives, U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district * Willie Waggonner, W. E. "Willie" Waggonner (1905–1976),
sheriff A sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England where the office originated. There is an analogous, although independently developed, office in Iceland that is commonly transla ...
of Bossier Parish (1948–76) * Bryan Wagner (1943–2018), Republican politician; former member of the New Orleans City Council * Madam C. J. Walker (1867–1919), business tycoon * Joseph Marshall Walker (1786–1856),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
* Lillian Walker (Louisiana politician), Lillian W. Walker (1923–2016), politician * Taijuan Walker (born 1992),
starting pitcher In baseball (hardball or softball), a starting pitcher or starter is the first pitcher in the game for each team. A pitcher is credited with a game started if they throw the first pitch to the opponent's first batter of a game. Starting pit ...
for the Arizona Diamondbacks * Mike Wallace (American football), Mike Wallace (born 1986), wide receiver for the
Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in , the Steel ...
* Ray Walston (1914–2001) actor – ''My Favorite Martian'' * Donald Ellsworth Walter (born 1936), former U.S. attorney; U.S. district judge in Shreveport * Rick Ward III (born 1982),
state senator A state senator is a member of a state's senate in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. Description A state senator is a member of an upper house in the bicameral legislatures of 49 U ...
from Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Iberville Parish * Henry C. Warmoth (1842–1931),
Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
during Reconstruction * Ron Washington (born 1952), Manager (baseball), manager for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers * J. Louis Watkins Jr. (1929–1997), judge; politician * John D. Watkins (1828–1895), state senator and judge in Webster Parish * John T. Watkins (1854–1925), state court judge; U.S. representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district (1905–21) * Muse Watson (born 1948), actor, ''Prison Break'', ''NCIS (TV series), NCIS'' * Reggie Wayne (born 1978), wide receiver for the
Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 ...
* Carl Weathers (born 1948), NFL player; actor, Apollo Creed in the ''Rocky'' films * Blayne Weaver (born 1976), actor * Corey Webster (born 1982), cornerback for the
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
* Gus Weill (1933–2018), political consultant and author * Carl Weiss (1906–1935), physician; purported assassin of Huey Long, Huey Pierce Long Jr. * Fred Weller (born 1966), actor, ''In Plain Sight'', ''Missing Persons (TV series), Missing Persons'' * Rebecca Wells (born 20th century), actress; playwright; author * Vernon Wells (born 1978), outfielder for the New York Yankees * Charcandrick West (born 1991), running back for the Kansas City Chiefs * Shane West (born 1978), actor * Lloyd F. Wheat (1923–2004), state senator from Natchitoches and Red River parishes (1948–52) * Bodi White (born 1956), politician * Edward Douglass White (1845–1921), Chief Justice of the United States * John White (Louisiana politician), John C. White (born 1975), Louisiana state superintendent of education (since 2012) * Malinda Brumfield White (born 1967), state representative from Bogalusa, effective 2016 * Tony Joe White (1943–2018), singer-songwriter; musician * Wally Whitehurst (born 1964), former MLB pitcher * Lynn Whitfield (born 1953), actress * Lenar Whitney (born 1959), politician * Jonathan Wilhite (born 1984), cornerback for the Denver Broncos * Robert L. Wilkie (born 1962), Assistant Secretary of Defense * Aeneas Williams (born 1968),
Hall of Fame A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or Wiktionary:fame, fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actu ...
defensive back In gridiron football, defensive backs (DBs), also called the secondary, are the players on the defensive side of the ball who play farthest back from the line of scrimmage. They are distinguished from the other two sets of defensive players, the ...
in the NFL * A. L. Williams (American football), A. L. Williams (born 1934), retired football coach * Brian "Baby" Williams (born 1969), record executive; record producer; entrepreneur; musician * Chris Williams (offensive lineman), Chris Williams (born 1985), Guard (American football), offensive guard for the
Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) North division. The Bears have won nine NF ...
* Doug Williams (quarterback), Doug Williams (born 1955), NFL quarterback, led Washington Commanders, Washington Redskins to Super Bowl XXII championship * Duke Williams (safety), Duke Williams (born 1990), Safety (gridiron football position), safety for the Buffalo Bills * Gerald Williams (baseball), Gerald Williams (born 1966), former Major League Baseball outfielder * Hank Williams Jr. (born 1949), singer * Kyle Williams (defensive tackle), Kyle Williams (born 1983), defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills * Lucinda Williams (born 1963), singer-songwriter; musician * Mary Bushnell Williams (1826–1891), writer, poet, translator * T. Harry Williams (1909–1979), historian * Tramon Williams (born 1983), cornerback for the
Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. It ...
* Norris C. Williamson (1874–1949), politician * Edwin E. Willis (1904–1972), US Representative (1949–69) * Tom Willmott (born 1960),
state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations literally use the term "state legislature": * The legislative branches of each of the fifty state governments of the United Sta ...
from Jefferson Parish (since 2008) * Harry Wilson (Louisiana politician), Harry D. Wilson (1869–1948),
Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is a state agency of Louisiana, headquartered in Baton Rouge. The Department is responsible for promoting, protecting and advancing agriculture and forestry, and soil and water resour ...
(1916–48) * Justin Wilson (chef), Justin E. Wilson (1914–2001), Cajun; raconteur; chef; humorist; politician * Riley J. Wilson (1871–1946), U.S. representative * Rush Wimberly (1873–1943), politician * John D. Winters (1917–1998), historian * Tommy Wiseau (born 1968), screenwriter; director; producer; executive producer; actor * Reese Witherspoon (born 1976), Academy Award-winning actress * A. Baldwin Wood (1879–1956), inventor; engineer * Susan Ward (born 1976), actress; model * Xavier Woods (American football), Xavier Woods (born 1995), safety for the Dallas Cowboys * J. Robert Wooley (born 1953), politician * Orlando Woolridge (1959–2012), NBA Power forward (basketball), power forward for several teams * Zelma Wyche (1918–1999), politician; civil rights activist


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* Andrew Young (born 1932), politician and civil rights advocate * Lester Young (1909–1959), musician * Thaddeus Young (born 1988), small forward for the
Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers, colloquially known as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eas ...
* YoungBoy Never Broke Again (born 1999), rapper


Z

* Samuel Zemurray (1877–1961), businessman; philanthropist * Buckwheat Zydeco (1947–2016), musician


See also

* Lists of Americans * List of people from New Orleans, Louisiana


Notes

{{Lists of people by U.S. state Lists of people from Louisiana,