Famous People from Nebraska
Birthdays 101 - 160 of 160
- 1940-04-18 Skip Stephenson, American comedian (Real People), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 1992)
- 1940-09-19 Paul Williams, American singer, composer ("Rainy Days and Mondays"; "Evergreen"; songs from Ishtar; "Rainbow Connection"), and actor ("Battle for the Planet of the Apes"; "Smokey and the Bandit"), born in Omaha, Nebraska
Dick Cheney (83 years old)
1941-01-30 American politician (Vice President: 2001-2009), born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1941-02-08 Nick Nolte, American actor (The Thin Red Line, 48 Hrs), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1941-04-23 Hal Daub, American lawyer and politician, (US Representative from Nebraska, 1981-89; Mayor of Omaha. 1995-2001), born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- 1941-11-17 Peter Hoagland, American politician (Rep-D-Nebraska 1989-95), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2007)
- 1942-04-25 Jon Kyl, American politician, U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona (1987-95), born in Oakland, Nebraska
- 1942-07-12 Richard Stoltzman, American classical clarinetist (Tashi), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1943-06-26 John Beasley, American actor (Everwood; Rudy), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2023)
- 1943-08-27 Bob Kerrey, (Sen-D Nebraska)
- 1944-09-06 Swoosie Kurtz, American actress (Slap Shot, Garp, Sisters), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1946-09-09 Doug Ingle, American rock vocalist and keyboard player (Iron Butterfly - "In A Gadda Da Vida"), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2024)
- 1947-09-05 (George) "Buddy" Miles, American rock drummer (The Electric Flag; Band of Gypsies), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2008)
- 1951-07-05 Johnny Rodgers, American College Football Hall of Fame wide receiver (Heisman Trophy 1972, U of Nebraska–Lincoln; Grey Cup C'ship 1974, Montreal Alouettes), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1954-01-18 Ted DiBiase, American professional wrestler, born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1954-09-16 Frank Reed, American singer (Chi-Lites), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2014)
- 1956-07-31 Bill Callahan, American college football and NFL coach (Nebraska; Oakland Raiders), born in Chicago, Illinois
Wade Boggs (66 years old)
1958-06-15 American Baseball HOF 3rd baseman (5 x AL batting champion; 12 x MLB All-Star; Boston Red Sox; New York Yankees; Tampa Bay Devil Rays), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1958-08-13 Randall Shughart, American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient, born in Lincoln, Nebraska (d. 1993)
- 1958-11-16 Marg Helgenberger, North Bend Nebraska, actress (China Beach)
- 1959-02-05 Glenn Dubis, American sport shooter (Olympics 1984, 88, 96), born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1959-03-20 Sting [Steve Borden], American professional wrestler, born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1960-03-25 Robert Green, tennis star, born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1960-06-12 Mark Calcavecchia, American golfer (British Open 1989; 13 PGA Tour titles), born in Laurel, Nebraska
- 1960-09-10 Miranda Wilson, American actress (Sandra-Santa Barbara), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1961-02-10 Alexander Payne, American film director (Sideways), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1961-03-01 Mike Rozier, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1983, Nebraska; Pro Bowl 1987, 88, Houston Oilers), born in Camden, New Jersey
- 1961-04-11 Lucky Vanous, American model (GQ, Diet Coke), born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1962-12-06 Janine Turner, American actress (Northern Exposure - "Maggie"; Cliffhanger; Strong Medicine), born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1963-02-17 Larry the Cable Guy [Daniel Lawrence Whitney], American comedian (Blue Collar Comedy Tour), born in Pawnee City, Nebraska
- 1963-02-20 Jon Lynn Christensen, former Nebraska Congressman
- 1964-03-31 Erik Turner, American rock guitarist (Warrant - "Cherry Pie"), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1965-12-31 Nicholas Sparks, American author (The Notebook), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1966-10-11 Gregg Olson, American baseball pitcher (Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1967-12-28 Chris Ware, US cartoonist, born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1968-05-25 Shawn Bouwens, American NFL guard (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1969-09-21 Jason Christiansen, pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1971-01-16 Junior Bryant, American NFL defensive end (SF 49ers), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1971-01-30 Quentin Neujahr, American ice hockey player (Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns), born in Seward, Nebraska
- 1972-06-23 Cory Schlesinger, American football fullback (Detroit Lions), born in Columbus, Nebraska
- 1972-07-21 Kimera Bartee, American MLB outfielder.1996-2001 (Detroit Tigers, and 2 other teams), and coach, 2017-21 (Pittsburgh Pirates, and 2 other teams), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2021)
- 1972-08-16 Zach Wiegert, American college and professional football player (St Louis Rams), born in Fremont, Nebraska
- 1972-09-11 Mark Pope, American NBA forward (Indiana Pacers), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1972-10-15 Fred Hoiberg, American NBA guard (Indiana Pacers), born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1972-10-29 Gabrielle Union, American actress, author and activist (Bring it on, Being Mary Jane), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1972-12-12 Brandon Teena, American trans man and hate crime victim, born in Lincoln, Nebraska (d. 1993)
- 1973-12-05 Corissa Yasen, American WNBA forward and guard (Sacramento Monarchs), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1974-02-27 Chris Dishman, American football offensive lineman (Arizona Cardinals), born in Cozad, Nebraska
Hilary Swank (50 years old)
1974-07-30 American actress (Boys Don't Cry, Million Dollar Baby), born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1978-05-24 Bryan Greenberg, American actor (How to Make It in America), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1978-10-05 James Valentine, American musician (Maroon 5), born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1978-11-16 Eric Crouch, American football quarterback (Heisman Trophy 2001, U of Nebraska; Green Bay Packers; Toronto Argonauts), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1978-12-06 Chris Başak, American baseball player, born in North Platte, Nebraska
- 1979-04-23 Jaime King, American model and actress (Bulletproof Monk), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1979-11-07 Jon Peter Lewis, American singer and songwriter, born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1980-01-31 James Adomian, American actor, born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1980-02-15 Conor Oberst, American singer and songwriter (Bright Eyes), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- 1984-02-10 Alex Gordon, American baseball player, born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1987-10-30 Ashley Graham, American model and body activist, born in Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1997-05-24 Exzavier Whitley, American folk singer ("Finally Happy"), born in Omaha, Nebraska