Famous People From Minnesota & Celebs Born In Minnesota. (2024)

Birthdate: June 7, 1958

Sun Sign: Gemini

Died: April 21, 2016

Singer-songwriter, dancer, and musician, Prince is is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was considered a guitar virtuoso and could also play several other instruments. With worldwide sales of over 150 million records, he is ranked among the best-selling music artists of all time.He was also well known for his flamboyant persona.

Birthdate: June 10, 1922

Sun Sign: Gemini

Died: June 22, 1969

American actress and singer, Judy Garland, was one of the most iconic artists of Hollywood's Golden Era. In a career that spanned forty five years, her exceptional talent shone brightly, especially in movies like The Wizard of Ozand A Star Is Born. The personal life of the superstar though, was full of struggles including drugs, alcohols and unsuccessful marriages.

Birthdate: May 24, 1941

Sun Sign: Gemini

Singer-songwriter and author, Bob Dylan, is widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Active in the music industry for almost six decades, he is a major pop culture icon who introduced a range of political, social, and literary influences to pop music. He is a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Birthdate: September 24, 1896

Sun Sign: Libra

Died: December 21, 1940

Novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and short-story writer F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. However, he wasn’t much popular during his lifetime. His works gained international acclaim only in the years following his untimely death at 44. Many of his works have been adapted into films.

Birthdate: April 20, 1949

Sun Sign: Taurus

Jessica Lange is a prominent actress with over four decades of experience in Hollywood. She is one of the few female performers to achieve the “Triple Crown of Acting,” having won an Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award. She has appeared in many critically acclaimed films. Also a photographer, she has published four books.

Birthdate: October 18, 1984

Sun Sign: Libra

Lindsey Vonn became the first American woman Olympic gold-medalist in downhill skiing, with her win at the 2010 Winter Olympics. She is one of five women with a World Cup race win in all alpine skiing categories. The 2010 Laureus Sportswoman of the Year is also the second-highest-ranked skier ever.

Birthdate: August 31, 1983

Sun Sign: Virgo

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was the second-best in NFL receiving yards in 2019. He has been named to First-team All-Pro and to Second-team All-Pro twice. He is a minority stake-owner of the NBA team Phoenix Suns. He also works for breast cancer awareness and underprivileged children.

Birthdate: October 29, 1971

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Actress Winona Ryder is known for her roles in successful and critically acclaimed films such as Heathers, Edward Scissorhands, Girl, Interrupted, Little Womenand The Age of Innocence. She also starred in the hit show Stranger Things. She has been in the news for her relationships, including that with superstar Johnny Depp and a 2001 arrest for shoplifting.

Birthdate: March 3, 1982

Sun Sign: Pisces

Well known actress Jessica Biel gained immense recognition with the television series 7th Heaven and film Ulee’s Gold. The actress, who initially began as a vocalist and model, later proved her acting skills by working in movies of diverse genres like horror, action thriller, romantic comedy and historical drama. Her notable work include The Sinner, Total Recall andThe Illusionist.

Birthdate: November 29, 1954

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Joel Coen is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and editor. One-half of the popular sibling duo,the Coen Brothers, Joel Coen is best known for making such films as Fargo and Miller's Crossing along with his brother Ethan Coen. The duo has received several honors including multiple nominations for the Academy Award and the prestigious Palme d'Or.

Birthdate: September 21, 1957

Sun Sign: Virgo

Ethan Coen is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and editor. One half of the popular filmmaking duo the Coen Brothers, Ethan Coen has received several prestigious awards alongside his brother. The duo has won four Academy Awards, Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Awards, and Producers Guild of America Awards.

Birthdate: March 9, 2003

Sun Sign: Pisces

Apart from being the first Hmong-American to participate in the Olympics, Sunisa Lee has also won a gold, a team silver, and a bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She was also the 2019 world champion. Named to Time 100 in 2021, she was pepper-sprayed in a racist attack in Los Angeles.

Birthdate: March 28, 1970

Sun Sign: Aries

Vince Vaughn began his career with a Chevron commercial and then impressed audiences with his portrayal of Trent Walker in Swingers. He has appeared in comedies such as The Break Up and Old School. He was also featured inthe 1998 remake of Psycho. A libertarian, he opposes gun control.

Birthdate: February 24, 1968

Sun Sign: Pisces

Died: March 30, 2005

Iconic stand-up comedian Mitch Hedberg is remembered for his one-liners and deadpan delivery. He gained attention with Comikaze, appeared on major comedy shows, and created the film Los Enchiladas! He released several comedy albums, one of which, Do You Believe in Gosh?, was released after his death.

Birthdate: April 10, 1936

Sun Sign: Aries

Died: December 28, 2021

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Birthdate: July 21, 1978

Sun Sign: Cancer

From working at a video store, Josh Hartnett rose to being a Hollywood star. His filmography includes the war dramas Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down, thrillers such as The Black Dahlia, and horrors such as 30 Days of Night. He also appeared in the award-winning horror series Penny Dreadful.

Birthdate: October 4, 1979

Sun Sign: Libra

Starting out as a child actress, Rachael Leigh Cook went on to establish herself as a successful actress. Known for her good looks, she was ranked 26th in Stuff magazine's list of 102 Sexiest Women in the World in 2002. Also known for her public service, she was selected as a Champion of Change for Arts Education by the Obama administration.

Birthdate: May 31, 1961

Sun Sign: Gemini

Initially a ballerina, Lea Thompson later deviated to acting, after being told she didn’t have the perfect body to pursue ballet. She then modeled for Burger King and eventually bagged a role in Jaws 3-D. She later gained fame with Caroline in the City and the Back to the Future trilogy.

Birthdate: November 26, 1922

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Died: February 12, 2000

Charles M. Schulz was an American cartoonist. He is credited with creating the popular comic strip,Peanuts, which featured world-renowned characters like Snoopy and Charlie Brown. Considered one of the most influential cartoonists ever, Schulz's works have influenced other cartoonists like Dav Pilkey, Matt Groening, and Jim Davis. In 1996, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Birthdate: November 22, 1940

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Birthdate: October 3, 1976

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthdate: September 3, 1984

Sun Sign: Virgo

Garrett Hedlund has played important roles in many popular films. Also a skilled musician, Hedlund plays the violin and guitar. While filming Eragon, his friend Jeremy Irons taught him alternative violin techniques. Hedlund has released a couple of music videos and singles. Also known for his looks, he was named Man of the Year at the 2011 Glamour Awards.

Birthdate: October 25, 1961

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Birthdate: February 10, 2000

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Yara Shahidi is best known as Zoey Johnson from Black-ish and Grown-ish. She started off as a model for brands such as McDonald's and GapKids, at age 6. One of Time’s “30 Most Influential Teens of 2016," she was also appreciated in the film The Sun Is Also a Star.

Birthdate: January 19, 1930

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Known as a typical Hitchco*ck Blonde, Tippi Hedren soared to fame with her roles in Alfred Hitchco*ck’s The Birds and Marnie. An animal rights activist, too, she set up the Roar Foundation and the Shambala Preserve, after witnessing the plight of the animals that are used for shoots.

Birthdate: November 13, 1967

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Birthdate: May 26, 1923

Sun Sign: Gemini

Died: June 3, 2011

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Birthdate: December 15, 1892

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Died: June 6, 1976

As the patriarch of the Getty family, J. Paul Getty was an influential petrol-industrialist who founded the Getty Oil Company. In 1966, Paul made it to the Guinness Book of Records as the world's richest private citizen. An avid collector of antiquities and art, his collection is preserved at the J. Paul Getty Museum in California.

Birthdate: August 5, 1945

Sun Sign: Leo

Loni Anderson is best known for her Golden Globe- and Emmy-nominated performance as Jennifer Marlowe in WKRP in Cincinnati. She has also voiced Blondie Bumstead in two TV films, and has appeared in films such as A Night at the Roxbury. She later raised awareness about COPD, a lung disease.

Birthdate: March 19, 1996

Sun Sign: Pisces

Yung Gravy is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He is known for his songs 1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot and Mr. Clean, which have been certified platinum by the RIAA. He often blends trap music with elements of soul and oldies from the 1950s and 1960s and his style has been described as groovy and humorous.

Birthdate: July 15, 1951

Sun Sign: Cancer

WWE legend Jesse Ventura, known by his ring name “The Body,” also served as the mayor of Brooklyn from 1991 to 1995 and as the governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003. He had previously served the U.S. Navy. He has also appeared in films and written several books.

Birthdate: September 24, 1958

Sun Sign: Libra

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Birthdate: July 25, 1985

Sun Sign: Leo

Model and actress Shantel VanSanten has been featured in the magazines Teen Vogueand Seventeen. She began her modeling career as a teenager and eventually made her foray into acting. Initially, she played minor roles in TV series and then started taking up film projects as well. She has also appeared in a couple of music videos.

Birthdate: September 25, 1947

Sun Sign: Libra

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Birthdate: May 9, 2000

Sun Sign: Taurus

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Birthdate: July 1, 1982

Sun Sign: Cancer

Mixed martial artist Cat Zingano, who currently represents Bellator MMA, is a world champion in the bantamweight and flyweight divisions and had begun training in martial arts at 12. A brown belt and a world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, she also teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Thai, and wrestling.

Birthdate: May 31, 2000

Sun Sign: Gemini

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Birthdate: December 19, 1957

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

Birthdate: March 24, 1953

Sun Sign: Aries

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Birthdate: February 22, 1929

Sun Sign: Pisces

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Birthdate: February 6, 1939

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Mike Farrell is an American actor known for playing,Captain B.J. Hunnicutt, in the popular war comedy-drama TV series, M*A*S*H. Farrell's journey from being born into a working-class family to becoming a famous Hollywood actor is quite inspiring. Also a political and social activist, Farrell has worked on several activist campaigns. In 2001, he was honored with PETA's Humanitarian Award.

Birthdate: June 21, 1966

Sun Sign: Gemini

Known for her stints on Fox News and CBS News, TV journalist Gretchen Carlson made headlines when she accused Fox CEO Roger Ailes of having sexually harassed her earlier, eventually causing him to resign. The former Miss America is also a skilled classical violinist and a Juilliard alumna.

Birthdate: June 21, 1921

Sun Sign: Gemini

Died: February 28, 2011

Jane Russell was an American actress and singer. Renowned for her beauty, Russell was considered one of the leading sex symbols of Hollywood in the 1940s and 1950s. In 2009, Glamour magazine named her in its list of 40 Most Iconic Movie Goddesses. Her contribution to the entertainment industry was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Birthdate: August 12, 1965

Sun Sign: Leo

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Birthdate: August 17, 1973

Sun Sign: Leo

David Bromstad is an American television personality and designer who won the first season of the popular reality competition TV show HGTV Design Star in 2006. After winning the show, he landed an opportunity to host his own television shows on HGTV. He also has a line of accessories and home furniture available through Grandin Road.

Birthdate: January 31, 1959

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Kelly Lynch is best known for her Independent Spirit Award-nominated roles in Drugstore Cowboy and The Beans of Egypt, Maine. She also appeared in series such as The L Word, 90210, and Magic City, and in movies such as Curly Sue and Virtuosity. She is married to writer/producer Mitch Glazer.

Birthdate: March 18, 1926

Sun Sign: Pisces

Died: March 14, 2010

Peter Graves won a Golden Globe for playing Jim Phelps in the series Mission: Impossible and its revival. Fans also loved him as Captain Clarence Oveur in the movie Airplane! and its sequel. He won an Emmy for hosting the show Biography and also narrated the interactive video-game film Darkstar.

Birthdate: June 14, 1993

Sun Sign: Gemini

Ryan McCartan is best known as Diggie Smalls from Liv and Maddie. He has also appeared in Heathers: The Musical and the TV film The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again. He was part of the pop duo The Girl and the Dreamcatcher, too.

Birthdate: May 5, 1979

Sun Sign: Taurus

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Birthdate: February 6, 1988

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Allison Holker is an American dancer known for appearing in the reality TV dance competition show, So You Think You Can Dance. She has also worked in several concert tours, films, and television series. In 2007, she was adjudged the National Senior Dancer of the Year. In 2013, she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination under the Outstanding Choreography category.