Illinois is a pretty great place to call home. Anyone who is from Illinois usually wears it proudly, even celebrities! We decided to take a deep dive into the most famous people from Illinois, and some of these faces might surprise you. Here's a little Illinois trivia for you - how many of these famous people did you know were born in Illinois?
1. Betty White was born in Oak Park.
This actress, author, comedian, and animal rights enthusiast was born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 17, 1922.
2. Bob Odenkirk was born in Berwyn.
You might recognize this famous Illinois face from shows like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
3. Harrison Ford was born in Chicago.
Indiana Jones himself was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1942 and still has a residence in his home city.
4. Ludacris was born in Champaign.
While he might rap about all different area codes, this Fast & The Furious Star was born in Illinois.
5. Melissa McCarthy was born in Plainfield.
One of the greatest comedians of all time, Melissa McCarthy was born and raised in Plainfield, Illinois before taking Hollywood by storm.
6. Bill Murray was born in Evanston.
Bill Murray has had a career spanning decades in the movie biz. But did you know he was born in Evanston, Illinois?
7. Jennifer Morrison was born in Chicago.
Jennifer Morrison, known for her work on This Is Us and Once Upon A Time was born in Chicago and grew up in Arlington Heights.
8. Andre Iguodala was born in Springfield.
He can slam dunk with the best of them. This basketball star was born in Springfield, Illinois.
9. Suze Orman was born in Chicago.
This financial guru reaches millions across the world with her tips and analytics. But she began her journey in Chicago, Illinois.
10. John Malkovich was born in Christopher.
While this actor, director, writer, and producer was born in Christopher, Illinois, he actually grew up in Benton. His father was a state conservation direction who published Outdoor Illinois, a well-known conservation magazine.
11. Dick van Dyke grew up in Danville.
While van Dyke was born in Missouri, he actually grew up in Danville, Illinois.
12. Owen Daniels was born in Naperville.
This two-time Pro Bowl selection was born in Illinois and eventually played college football for the University of Wisconsin.
13. Patricia Arquette was born in Chicago.
Arquette, who has quite a few television and movie credits under her belt, was born in April 1968 in Chicago, Illinois.
Of course, we know that there are plenty more famous people from Illinois that didn't make this list. What celebrities in Illinois did we miss? Let us know in the comments section! We hope to make a part two in the future with more famous faces.
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