List of Famous people born in Kentucky, United States of America
Rick Leventhal
Richard Gary Leventhal is an American reporter. He has been a senior correspondent for Fox News Channel based in New York City since June 1997. Before joining Fox, he spent 10 years in local news, reporting and anchoring in markets including Columbia, South Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; West Palm Beach, Florida; Miami; Chicago; and New York City. He is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., with a B.A. in broadcast journalism.
William M. Branham
William Marrion Branham was an American Christian minister and faith healer who initiated the post–World War II healing revival. He left a lasting impact on televangelism and the modern Charismatic movement and is recognized as the "principal architect of restorationist thought" for Charismatics by some Christian historians. At the time they were held, his inter-denominational meetings were the largest religious meetings ever held in some American cities. Branham was the first American deliverance minister to successfully campaign in Europe; his ministry reached global audiences with major campaigns held in North America, Europe, Africa, and India.
Josh Hopkins
William Joshua Hopkins is an American actor. He has appeared in many TV series and films. He is the writer and performer of the song "Feigning Interest", a humorous music video about dating that became popular in 2007. In 2015, he starred in the ABC thriller Quantico as Liam O'Connor.
Darrell Waltrip
Darrell Lee Waltrip is an American motorsports analyst, author, former national television broadcaster, and stock car driver. He raced from 1972 to 2000 in the former NASCAR Winston Cup Series, most notably driving the No. 17 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. Waltrip is a three-time Cup Series champion.
Andy Barr
Garland Hale "Andy" Barr IV is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 6th congressional district since 2013. Prior to being elected, he served in the administration of Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher. He is a member of the Republican Party.
David Akers
David Roy Akers is a former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League for 16 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He began his career in 1998 with the Washington Redskins after not making the main roster of the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers. The following year, he signed with the Eagles, where he spent 12 seasons. Akers was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions before retiring in 2013.
Leigh-Allyn Baker
Leigh-Allyn Baker is an American actress and voice artist. She had recurring roles on Charmed and as Ellen on Will & Grace, and a starring role as the matriarch Amy Duncan on the Disney Channel sitcom Good Luck Charlie. She also provided the voice of Abby on the computer-animated Nickelodeon series Back at the Barnyard.
Jillian Hall
Jillian Faye Hall is an American professional wrestler and singer best known for her time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). She also worked as a trainer in WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling.
Nick Clooney
Nicholas Joseph Clooney is an American journalist, anchorman, and television host. He is the brother of singer Rosemary Clooney and the father of actor George Clooney.
George Adams
George Wallace Adams is a former professional American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL).