List of Famous people born in Connecticut, United States of America

Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne was an American politician who was the 24th Governor of Illinois from 1913 to 1917 and previously served as the 38th mayor of Chicago from April 5, 1905 to 1907. Dunne is the only person to be elected both Mayor of Chicago and Governor of Illinois.

Francis Cornwall Sherman served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois, for three terms as a member of the Democratic Party.

Sam B. Hardy was an American stage and film actor who appeared in feature films during the silent and early sound eras.

Ira Allen was one of the founders of the U.S. state of Vermont and a leader of the Green Mountain Boys during the American colonial period. He was the younger brother of Ethan Allen.

John Mahlon Marlin was an American firearms manufacturer and inventor.

John Henry was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Frank Jewett Mather was an American art critic and professor.

Francis Patrick Keough was an American clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Providence (1934-1947) and Archbishop of Baltimore (1947-1961).

Frank Currier was an American film and stage actor and director of the silent era.

John Farrell MacDonald was an American character actor and director. He played supporting roles and occasional leads. He appeared in over 325 films over a 41-year career from 1911 to 1951, and directed forty-four silent films from 1912 to 1917.