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

Kim Sigler

First Name Kim
Last Name Sigler
Born on May 2, 1894
Died on November 30, 1953 (aged 59)

Kimber Cornellus Sigler, commonly known as Kim Sigler, was an American attorney and politician who served as the 40th Governor of Michigan from 1947 to 1949.

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Roger Williams

Louis Jacob Weertz
First Name Roger
Last Name Williams
Died on October 8, 2011 (aged 41)

Roger Williams was an American popular music pianist. Described by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the most popular instrumentalists of the mid-20th century", and "the rare instrumental pop artist to strike a lasting commercial chord," Williams had 22 hit singles – including the chart-topping "Autumn Leaves" in 1955 and "Born Free" in 1966 – and 38 hit albums between 1955 and 1972.

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Harry Culver

First Name Harry
Last Name Culver
Born on January 22, 1880
Died on August 17, 1946 (aged 66)

Harry Hazel Culver was a real estate developer and promoter. He was born in Milford, Nebraska, the middle child of five of Jacob H. and Ada L. (Davison) Culver, who lived on a farm. At age 18, he enlisted in the Spanish–American War and served as a corporal and sergeant.

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Charles H. Purcell

First Name Charles
Last Name Purcell
Born on January 27, 1883
Died on September 7, 1951 (aged 68)

Charles Henry Purcell was the chief engineer during the construction of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, and one of the most distinguished civil engineers in the United States during the 20th century. The American Society of Civil Engineers selected the Bay Bridge as one of the seven modern civil engineering wonders of the United States in 1955. As California Director of Public Works, he oversaw construction of the first freeway in the American West. He also oversaw design of the first stack interchange in the world, the Four Level Interchange just north of downtown Los Angeles. He played an instrumental role on the National Interregional Highway Committee which persuaded Congress to authorize the Interstate Highway System. He worked primarily in the public sector on the United States west coast throughout his life.

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William Bailey

First Name William
Last Name Bailey
Born on September 26, 1886
Died on November 8, 1962 (aged 76)

William Bailey was an American actor and director.

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Terry Kiser

First Name Terry
Last Name Kiser
Born on August 1, 1939 (age 86)

Terry Kiser is an American actor. Besides portraying the deceased title character of the comedy Weekend at Bernie's and its sequel, Weekend at Bernie's II, he has more than 140 acting credits to his name, with a career spanning more than 50 years. He is the co-founder of the now defunct acting school The Actors Arena in Austin, Texas.

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