Famous Faces You Didn’t Know Came From Wisconsin

When it comes to famous people, Wisconsin is one of the last places you think about, but there are quite a few celebrities who actually come from the state.

Celebrities That Are From Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a fun place to visit. They know how to throw a good party, and the state hosts many amazing festivals. The last thing I would say is in the DNA of Cheeseheads is celebrities. Maybe athletes, but not actors and rock stars. I'm really wrong there. In fact, many famous people are from Wisconsin. Did you know that? Check out my list because it will surprise you.

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According to the Wisconsin State Journal...

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Celebrities who are from Wisconsin...

• Liberace - musician - West Allis

• Les Paul - musician - Waukesha

• Al Jarreau - musician - Milwaukee

• Steve Miller - musician - Milwaukee

• Violent Femmes - musician - Milwaukee

• Bon Iver - musician - Eau Claire

• Garbage - musicians - Madison

• Timbuk 3 - musicians - Madison

• Killdozer - musicians - Madison

• Tar Babies - musicians - Madison

• Georgia O’Keeffe - artist - Sun Prairie

• Harry Houdini - magician - Appleton

• Laura Ingalls Wilder - writer - Pepin

• Thornton Wilder - writer - Madison

• Spencer Tracy - actor - Milwaukee

• Gene Wilder - actor - Milwaukee

• Orson Wells - actor - Kenosha

• Mark Ruffalo - actor - Kenosha

• Fred MacMurray - actor - Madison

• Willem Dafoe - actor - Appleton

• Jessica Szohr - actress - Menomonee Falls

• Tony Shalhoub - actor - Green Bay

• Chris Farley - actor - Madison

• Bradly Witford - actor - Madison