Joliet, Illinois, United States
Famous Persons from Joliet, Illinois, United States
- Taylor House - Born on September 29, 1998 - Ice hockey player
- A.J. Greer - Born on December 14, 1996 - Ice hockey player
- David Kravish - Born on September 12, 1992 - Basketball player
- Danae Brissonnet - Born on June 5, 1992 - Muralist, and Puppeteer
- Mariko - Born on January 27, 1992 - Musician, Singer-songwriter, and Singer
- Kenneth Boatright - Born on March 6, 1990 - Canadian football player, and American football player
- Kelly Murphy - Born on October 20, 1989 - Volleyball player
- Juice Robinson - Born on April 10, 1989 - Professional wrestler
- Sébastien Michaud - Born on May 7, 1987 - Taekwondo athlete
- Allie Quigley - Born on June 20, 1986 - Basketball player - WNBA Sixth Player of the Year Award
- Stefan L. Smith - Born on July 3, 1985 - Violist
- Rosanna Tomiuk - Born on October 1, 1984 - Water polo player
- Alando Tucker - Born on February 11, 1984 - Basketball player
- Jonathan Malo - Born on September 29, 1983 - Baseball player
- Carmen Minor - Born on July 5, 1983 - Pornographic actor
- Ned Grabavoy - Born on July 1, 1983 - Association football player
- Kevin Houle - Born on April 19, 1983 - Singer, and Actor
- Pascal Beaupré - Born on March 20, 1983 - Politician, and Lawyer
- Roger Powell - Born on January 15, 1983 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player
- Alycen Malone - Born on October 29, 1982 - Film actor, and Actor
- Adrianne Curry - Born on August 6, 1982 - Model, Erotic photography model, Film producer, and Actor
- Marie-Pierre Parent - Born on May 15, 1982 - Biathlete
- Janina Gavankar - Born on November 29, 1980 - Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, Musician, and Actor
- Caroline Lacroix - Born on September 13, 1980 - Journalist, and Television presenter
- Jonathan Girard - Born on May 27, 1980 - Ice hockey player
- Fran Mirabella III - Born on February 27, 1980 - Journalist, and Engineer
- Tavaras Hardy - Born on February 9, 1980 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player
- Kevin Cameron - Born on December 15, 1979 - Baseball player
- Ginny Georgantas - Born on November 28, 1979 - Softball player
- Maude Léonard-Contant - Born on April 27, 1979 - Artist
- John Ford - Born on July 21, 1978 - Basketball player
- Sandy Bentley - Born on May 18, 1978 - Model, and Actor
- Jocelyn Robichaud - Born on April 8, 1978 - Tennis player
- Marc Beaupré - Born on June 24, 1976 - Actor
- Stephen Mason - Born on July 8, 1975 - Guitarist, and Musician
- Kelly Dransfeldt - Born on April 16, 1975 - Baseball player
- Sandra Cacic - Born on September 10, 1974 - Tennis player
- Glen Meadows - Born on January 20, 1974 - Television actor, Pornographic actor, and Actor
- Mike Alstott - Born on December 21, 1973 - American football player
- Dominique Ducharme - Born on March 12, 1973 - Ice hockey player, and Ice hockey coach
- Tyler Christopher - Born on November 11, 1972 - Television actor, and Film actor (died: October 31, 2023)
- Brett Sontag - Born on October 29, 1972 - Racing driver (died: October 31, 2023)
- Scott Spiezio - Born on September 21, 1972 - Baseball player (died: October 31, 2023)
- Chris Michalak - Born on January 4, 1971 - Baseball player (died: October 31, 2023)
- Vince Vieluf - Born on November 10, 1970 - Film director, Film actor, Television actor, Actor, and Screenwriter (died: October 31, 2023)
- Johnny Cardenas - Born on July 23, 1970 - Baseball player (died: October 31, 2023)
- Nick Offerman - Born on June 26, 1970 - Film actor, Television actor, Film producer, Voice actor, Stage actor, Comedian, Carpenter, Actor, and Screenwriter - TCA Awards (died: October 31, 2023)
- Mike Grace - Born on June 20, 1970 - Baseball player (died: October 31, 2023)
- Kerry Muzzey - Born on April 26, 1970 - Composer (died: October 31, 2023)
- Véronique Hivon - Born on March 14, 1970 - Lawyer, and Politician (died: October 31, 2023)
- John Ivlow - Born on January 26, 1970 - American football player (died: October 31, 2023)
- Chris Hutchinson - Born on December 17, 1969 - American football player (died: October 31, 2023)
- Stefan Psenak - Born on December 13, 1969 - Short story writer, Novelist, Playwright, Poet, and Writer (died: October 31, 2023)
- Andre Faust - Born on October 7, 1969 - Ice hockey player (died: October 31, 2023)
- Mark Carlson - Born on July 11, 1969 - Baseball umpire (died: October 31, 2023)
- Dave Habiger - Born on February 19, 1969 - Entrepreneur (died: October 31, 2023)
- Adam Rapp - Born on June 15, 1968 - Novelist, Film director, and Screenwriter (died: October 31, 2023)
- Arthur Wilhelmi - Born on May 14, 1968 - Politician (died: October 31, 2023)
- Steve Parris - Born on December 17, 1967 - Baseball player (died: October 31, 2023)
- Brian Dubois - Born on April 18, 1967 - Baseball player (died: February 12, 2023)
- Scott Davis - Born on July 8, 1965 - American football player (died: February 12, 2023)
- Trina Shoemaker - Born on June 14, 1965 - Record producer, Audio engineer, and Composer (died: February 12, 2023)
- Mike Wolfe - Born on June 11, 1964 - Actor (died: February 12, 2023)
- Jimmy Chamberlin - Born on June 10, 1964 - Jazz musician, Drummer, and Composer (died: February 12, 2023)
- Terry Gannon - Born on November 1, 1963 - Basketball player, and Sports commentator (died: February 12, 2023)
- Marcia Tillisch - Born on October 8, 1963 - Curler (died: November 20, 2014)
- Shawn Cronin - Born on August 20, 1963 - Ice hockey player (died: November 20, 2014)
- Denis Coderre - Born on July 25, 1963 - Politician (died: November 20, 2014)
- Joseph M. Siegel - Born on July 18, 1963 - Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest - Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre (died: November 20, 2014)
- Benoît Joly - Born on June 10, 1963 - Comics artist, and Illustrator (died: November 20, 2014)
- Mark Leiter - Born on April 13, 1963 - Baseball player (died: November 20, 2014)
- Jeff Reed - Born on November 12, 1962 - Baseball player (died: November 20, 2014)
- Cathy Boswell - Born on November 10, 1962 - Basketball player (died: November 20, 2014)
- Mark Carman - Born on September 3, 1960 - Singer (died: November 20, 2014)
- Jodi Carlisle - Born on August 28, 1960 - Television actor, Voice actor, Stage actor, and Actor (died: November 20, 2014)
- Lucy McBath - Born on June 1, 1960 - Flight attendant, and Politician (died: November 20, 2014)
- Jesse Barfield - Born on October 29, 1959 - Baseball player - Rawlings Gold Glove Award (died: November 20, 2014)
- William Bill Connor - Born on May 31, 1959 - Film actor (died: November 20, 2014)
- Bill Jones - Born on September 26, 1958 - Basketball player (died: November 20, 2014)
- Alex Pacheco - Born on August 1, 1958 - Animal rights advocate, and Film director (died: November 20, 2014)
- Anne-Marie Boulard - Born on July 29, 1958 - Animal rights advocate, and Film director (died: November 20, 2014)
- Cyprian Consiglio - Born on June 19, 1958 - Latin Catholic monk, Spiritual teacher, Religious leader, Latin Catholic priest, Musician, and Composer (died: November 20, 2014)
- Roger Hewlett - Born on May 2, 1958 - Actor (died: November 20, 2014)
- Lucien DeBlois - Born on June 21, 1957 - Ice hockey player - Stanley Cup (died: November 20, 2014)
- Rick Dalpos - Born on April 25, 1957 - Golfer (died: November 20, 2014)
- Leslie Munger - Born on September 5, 1956 - Politician (died: November 20, 2014)
- Theresa Rose Bajt - Born on April 5, 1956 - Beauty pageant contestant, and Psychologist (died: November 20, 2014)
- Claire L. Felbinger - Born on January 9, 1956 - Teacher, and Writer (died: May 28, 2008)
- Allen Barnett - Born on May 23, 1955 - Writer (died: August 14, 1991)
- Lévis Brien - Born on March 21, 1955 - Politician (died: August 14, 1991)
- Steve Rodby - Born on December 9, 1954 - Recording artist, Jazz musician, Guitarist, and Record producer (died: August 14, 1991)
- Jack Perconte - Born on August 31, 1954 - Baseball player (died: August 14, 1991)
- Pierre Dalphond - Born on May 1, 1954 - Politician (died: August 14, 1991)
- William M. Worek - Born on March 7, 1954 - Engineering teacher, and Mechanical engineer - Edwin F. Church Medal (died: August 14, 1991)
- Dennis Drainville - Born on February 20, 1954 - Politician, and Priest (died: August 14, 1991)
- Gaétan Nadeau - Born on December 12, 1953 - Politician, and Priest (died: August 14, 1991)
- James P. Moore, Jr. - Born on March 1, 1953 - Politician, and Priest (died: August 14, 1991)
- Brent Hassert - Born on October 29, 1952 - Politician (died: August 14, 1991)
- Frank Sanello - Born on May 17, 1952 - Journalist, and Television producer (died: August 14, 1991)
- Tony Bettenhausen, Jr. - Born on October 30, 1951 - Racing automobile driver, and Racing driver (died: February 14, 2000)
- Diane Harkey - Born on June 20, 1951 - Banker, and Politician (died: February 14, 2000)
- Mike Gillespie - Born on April 2, 1951 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: February 14, 2000)
- Milton Johnson - Born on May 15, 1950 - Serial killer (died: February 14, 2000)
- Lynne Thigpen - Born on December 22, 1948 - Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, and Teacher - Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play (died: March 12, 2003)
- Rudy Ruettiger - Born on August 23, 1948 - American football player, Motivational speaker, and Sociologist (died: March 12, 2003)
- Larry Gura - Born on November 26, 1947 - Baseball player (died: March 12, 2003)
- Francine Racette - Born on September 23, 1947 - Film actor (died: March 12, 2003)
- Reine Malo - Born on December 21, 1946 - Radio personality, and Television presenter (died: March 12, 2003)
- André Boulerice - Born on May 8, 1946 - Politician (died: March 12, 2003)
- Bill Sudakis - Born on March 27, 1946 - Baseball player (died: September 15, 2021)
- Charles Bowden - Born on July 20, 1945 - Journalist, and Writer - Publication Infinity Award | Guggenheim Fellowship | Lannan Literary Awards (died: August 30, 2014)
- Robert Todd Carroll - Born on May 18, 1945 - Philosopher, Professor, and Writer - Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (died: August 25, 2016)
- Thomas Klimek Ward - Born on June 29, 1944 - Non-fiction writer, Local historian, and Historian - honorary consul (died: August 25, 2016)
- Martin Nystrand - Born on December 28, 1943 - Non-fiction writer, Local historian, and Historian (died: August 25, 2016)
- Johan Reinhard - Born on December 13, 1943 - Explorer, Anthropologist, and Archaeologist (died: August 25, 2016)
- Thomas A. Dunn - Born on October 12, 1942 - Politician (died: August 25, 2016)
- Donna Pence - Born on August 23, 1942 - Politician, and Teacher (died: August 25, 2016)
- René Malo - Born on March 7, 1942 - Film producer - Knight of the National Order of Quebec (died: August 25, 2016)
- Guy Leclerc - Born on February 2, 1942 - Permanent deacon, Mechanic, Politician, and Teacher (died: May 8, 2021)
- Ginette Ravel - Born on October 6, 1940 - Singer (died: February 17, 2022)
- Patience D. Roggensack - Born on July 7, 1940 - Politician, Lawyer, and Judge (died: February 17, 2022)
- Richard Hackman - Born on June 14, 1940 - Psychologist, and Professor - APA Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology (died: January 8, 2013)
- René Laurin - Born on February 4, 1940 - Politician (died: January 21, 2023)
- Stuart M. Rosen - Born on June 26, 1939 - Sound designer, Puppeteer, Television director, Voice actor, Casting director, and Screenwriter (died: August 4, 2019)
- Paul Tellier - Born on May 1, 1939 - Railway executive, Civil servant, Businessperson, and Lawyer - Companion of the Order of Canada (died: August 4, 2019)
- Pierre Marcotte - Born on November 25, 1938 - Television presenter, and Entrepreneur (died: July 13, 2022)
- David J. Sellmyer - Born on September 23, 1938 - Television presenter, and Entrepreneur - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (died: March 25, 2022)
- Richard A. Davis - Born on September 11, 1937 - Sedimentologist, and Geologist - Francis P. Shepard Medal (died: November 6, 2023)
- Harry Daniel Leinenweber - Born on June 3, 1937 - Politician, Lawyer, and Judge (died: November 6, 2023)
- James J. Stukel - Born on March 30, 1937 - Politician, Lawyer, and Judge (died: November 6, 2023)
- Richard O'Neil Hundley - Born on May 27, 1935 - Politician, Lawyer, and Judge (died: November 6, 2023)
- Olive Goulet - Born on February 9, 1935 - University teacher - emeritus (died: January 11, 2023)
- Pierre-Étienne Laporte - Born on September 23, 1934 - Politician (died: January 30, 2020)
- Richard Scholtes - Born on March 18, 1934 - Military personnel - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Air Medal | Silver Star | Purple Heart (died: January 30, 2020)
- Arthur Schultz - Born on July 4, 1933 - Military personnel (died: November 26, 2011)
- Jack McGuire - Born on May 12, 1933 - Politician, and Teacher (died: January 2, 2020)
- Ann Bannon - Born on September 15, 1932 - Linguist, Novelist, University teacher, and Writer (died: January 2, 2020)
- Claude Blanchard - Born on May 19, 1932 - Television actor, Actor, and Screenwriter (died: August 20, 2006)
- Robert Novak - Born on February 26, 1931 - Journalist, Columnist, Politician, and Businessperson (died: August 18, 2009)
- Gabriel Contant - Born on January 4, 1931 - Painter (died: August 18, 2009)
- Frank Marocco - Born on January 2, 1931 - Jazz musician, and Musician (died: March 3, 2012)
- Elmer G. Gilbert - Born on March 29, 1930 - Engineer - Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award | IEEE Control Systems Award (died: June 16, 2019)
- Ron Nelson - Born on December 14, 1929 - Music teacher, Musicologist, University teacher, Conductor, and Composer (died: December 24, 2023)
- Jan Skalický - Born on September 11, 1929 - Scenographer, Visual artist, and Costume designer (died: April 23, 2006)
- Bernice Metesch - Born on August 9, 1929 - Baseball player (died: April 23, 2006)
- William Thomas Hart - Born on February 4, 1929 - Lawyer, and Judge (died: January 17, 2023)
- John Robert Sokatch - Born on December 20, 1928 - Biochemist, and University teacher (died: February 6, 2006)
- Jim Valek - Born on January 25, 1928 - American football player (died: September 4, 2005)
- Kay Fanning - Born on October 18, 1927 - Newspaper editor, and Editor - Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award | Alaska Women's Hall of Fame (died: October 19, 2000)
- Roger Kaffer - Born on August 14, 1927 - Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: May 28, 2009)
- Robert Bushby - Born on February 24, 1927 - Aircraft pilot (died: October 14, 2018)
- Lucien Hétu - Born on April 8, 1926 - Singer-songwriter (died: January 10, 1990)
- Ed Mikan - Born on October 20, 1925 - Basketball player (died: October 22, 1999)
- Harry Leimback - Born on October 5, 1925 - Politician, and Judge (died: April 15, 2011)
- John Joe Barry - Born on October 5, 1925 - Athletics competitor (died: December 9, 1994)
- Hans Schmidt - Born on February 7, 1925 - Professional wrestler, and Amateur wrestler - Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (died: May 26, 2012)
- Chet Blaylock - Born on November 13, 1924 - Politician, and Teacher (died: October 23, 1996)
- Catherine Chabot McGinnis - Born on September 14, 1924 - Real estate agent (died: July 4, 2010)
- George Mikan - Born on June 18, 1924 - Basketball coach, Basketball player, and Lawyer - All-NBA Team | NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (died: June 1, 2005)
- Yoland Guérard - Born on October 11, 1923 - Singer (died: November 2, 1987)
- Fred Jacobs - Born on December 2, 1922 - Basketball player (died: October 19, 2008)
- Elmer Madarik - Born on July 15, 1922 - American football player (died: February 1, 1974)
- Jack C. Ellis - Born on July 9, 1922 - University teacher (died: July 16, 2009)
- George Munroe - Born on January 5, 1922 - Basketball player, and Lawyer - Rhodes Scholarship (died: August 19, 2014)
- Ed Murphy - Born on August 23, 1918 - Baseball player (died: December 10, 1991)
- Ted Migdal - Born on February 14, 1918 - Basketball player (died: November 1, 1999)
- Herman Hanson - Born on January 3, 1918 - Basketball player (died: May 15, 1971)
- Harlan Gustafson - Born on December 29, 1917 - American football player (died: April 18, 1984)
- Audrey Totter - Born on December 20, 1917 - Film actor, Television actor, and Actor (died: December 12, 2013)
- Frank Perconte - Born on March 10, 1917 - Military personnel - Bronze Star Medal | Purple Heart (died: October 24, 2013)
- Earl N. Franklin - Born on January 26, 1917 - Military personnel (died: November 11, 2003)
- Mercedes McCambridge - Born on March 16, 1916 - Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, and Stage actor - star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (died: March 2, 2004)
- Robert L. Hoffman - Born on February 23, 1914 - Clarinetist (died: July 26, 2003)
- Ed Lagger - Born on June 14, 1912 - Baseball player (died: November 10, 1981)
- Lucien Laurin - Born on March 18, 1912 - Jockey, and Horse trainer - Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer (died: June 26, 2000)
- Q97926431 - Born on February 28, 1912 - Cookbook writer (died: September 8, 2003)
- Rolland Brunelle - Born on May 29, 1911 - Musician - Knight of the National Order of Quebec (died: June 18, 2004)
- Lois Delander - Born on February 14, 1911 - Beauty pageant contestant, and Model (died: January 23, 1985)
- Pug Rentner - Born on September 18, 1910 - American football player (died: August 24, 1978)
- Maurice Breton - Born on August 15, 1909 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: June 3, 2001)
- Andrew Gregory Grutka - Born on November 17, 1908 - Theologian, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: November 11, 1993)
- Bobby Burke - Born on January 23, 1907 - Baseball player (died: February 8, 1971)
- Don Murray - Born on June 7, 1904 - Jazz musician, Saxophonist, and Clarinetist (died: June 2, 1929)
- Jack Gardner - Born on August 14, 1903 - Jazz musician, and Pianist (died: November 26, 1957)