List of Famous people born in Louisiana, United States of America
Jackie Wallace
Jackie Wallace is a former American college and professional football cornerback. He played college football at the University of Arizona from 1970 through 1972 and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Colts, and Los Angeles Rams from 1974 through 1979, taking part in two Super Bowls with the Vikings and Rams.
Troy Carter
Troy Anthony Carter is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 7th district. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter previously served on the New Orleans City Council and as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. On April 24, 2021, Carter became the U.S. Representative-elect for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district.
Mia Borders
Mia Borders is an American singer-songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana, mixing soul, funk, rhythm and blues, and electronic music.
Angélica María
Angélica María Hartman Ortiz, known professionally as Angélica María, "La novia de Mexico", is an American-born Mexican singer-songwriter and actress. Her songs El hombre de mi vida peaked at No. 6, Reina Y Cenicienta peaked at No. 9, Prohibido (Prohibited) peaked at No. 13, and El Taconazo peaked at No. 34 on the hot latin songs chart.
Jerry Tillery
Jerry Tillery is an American football defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame.
Joshua Ledet
Joshua Ledet is an American singer from Westlake, Louisiana. In 2012 he placed third in the eleventh season of American Idol. He is known for his "soaring, church-bred brand of old school soul music." In 2017, he released a self-titled EP.
Pete Golding
Pete Golding is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Davon Godchaux
Davon Montel Godchaux is an American football nose tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Louisiana State University (LSU) from 2014 to 2016.
Greg Gumbel
Greg Gumbel is an American television sportscaster. He is best known for his various assignments for CBS Sports. The older brother of news and sportscaster Bryant Gumbel, he became the first African-American announcer to call play-by-play of a major sports championship in the United States when he announced Super Bowl XXXV for the CBS network in 2001. Gumbel is currently a play-by-play broadcaster for the NFL on CBS as well as the studio host for CBS' men's college basketball coverage.
Bruce Davis
Bruce McGregor Davis is a former member of the Manson Family who has been described as Charles Manson's "right-hand man".