List of Famous people with last name Madigan
Ian Madigan
Ian Madigan is an Irish professional rugby union player for Ulster. His primary position is at fly-half, although he can also play at centre and full-back.
Michael Madigan
Michael Joseph Madigan is an American politician who is the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. He was the longest-serving leader of any state or federal legislative body in the history of the United States, having held the position for all but two years from 1983 to 2021. He has served in the Illinois House since 1971, representing the 22nd District from 1971 to 1983, the 30th district from 1983 to 1993, and currently represents the 22nd district since 1993. This makes him the body's longest-serving member and the only legislator elected before the Cutback Amendment.
Amy Madigan
Amy Marie Madigan is an American actress, producer, and singer. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1985 film Twice in a Lifetime. Her other film credits include Love Child (1982), Places in the Heart (1984), Field of Dreams (1989), Uncle Buck (1989), The Dark Half (1993), Pollock (2000), and Gone Baby Gone (2007). Madigan won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her portrayal of Sarah Weddington in the 1989 television film Roe vs. Wade.
Lisa Madigan
Lisa Murray Madigan is an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as Attorney General of the U.S. state of Illinois from 2003 to 2019, being the first woman to hold that position. She is the adopted daughter of Michael Madigan, who served as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1983-1995 and 1997-2021.
Alix Madigan
Alix Madigan is an American film producer known for her work on the 2010 film Winter's Bone, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award.