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Oh, dude, famous people in Iowa? Like, Ashton Kutcher, you know, the guy from "That '70s Show" and Punk'd? And, uh, John Wayne, the old school cowboy actor? Oh, and don't forget Elijah Wood, Frodo from "Lord of the Rings," like, he's totally from Iowa too.
People born in Iowa include frontiersman "Buffalo Bill" Cody born in Scott County, Baseball player bob Feller born in Van Meter, statistician George Gallup born in Jefferson, U.S. President Herbert Hoover born in West Branch, bandleader Glenn Miller born in Clarinda, U.S. Vice President Henry Wallace born in Adair County, and actor John Wayne born in Winterset.
= Famous Iowans = Bess Streeter Aldrich author, Cedar Falls
Bix Beiderbecke jazz musician, Davenport
Norman Borlaug plant pathologist, geneticist, Cresco
Donald L. Campbell inventor, Clinton
Wallace Hume Carothers inventor, Burlington
Johnny Carson TV entertainer, Corning
William Buffalo Bill Cody scout, Scott Cty
Gardner Cowles Jr. publisher, Algona
Lee DeForest inventor, Council Bluffs
Simon Estes bass-baritone, Centerville
William Frawley actor, Burlington
George H. Gallup poll taker, Jefferson
Susan Glaspell writer, Davenport
Herbert Hoover U.S. president, West Branch
Ann Landers columnist, Sioux City
Cloris Leachman actress, Des Moines
William D. Leahy fleet admiral, Hampton
John L. Lewis labor leader, Lucas
Glenn L. Martin aviator, manufacturer, Macksburg
Elsa Maxwell writer, Keokuk
Glenn Miller bandleader, Clarinda
Harriet Nelson actress, Des Moines
Nathan M. Pusey educator, Council Bluffs
David Rabe playwright, Dubuque
Harry Reasoner TV commentator, Dakota City
Donna Reed actress, Denison
Lillian Russell soprano, Clinton
Wallace Stegner author, critic, Lake Mills
Billy Sunday evangelist, Ames
James A. Van Allen space physicist, Mount Pleasant
Abigail Van Buren columnist, Sioux City
Henry A. Wallace statesman, Adair Cty
John Wayne actor, Winterset
Andy Williams singer, Wall Lake
Meredith Willson composer, Mason City
Grant Wood painter, Anamosa
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Who is the famous black male opera singer from Iowa?
Simon Estes the bass-baritone of international renown was born 2nd February 1938 in Centerville, Iowa, USA.
How did Jeff Dunham become famous?
He did a show for some people and some famous people were also there and so on and so forth....
Who wrote the poem that became famous entitled My People?
The poem entitled "My People" is a three part poem, each of which has a different verse. In 1942, Margaret Walker wrote "My People", which later became famous.
Why do people like eastenders?
because they are sad people with no lives, and have nothing better to do in the evening but watch television!!! :-P x
How and why do actors attract audiences?
Actors attract audiences because they're famous and people who are famous always attract a lot of attention
Are there famous people in Dickinson County in Iowa?
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Famous people born in Iowa?
ashton kutcher
Is there famous people in fort dodge Iowa?
Michael nelson
Why do you think ordinary people are interested in the lives of famous people?
Ordinary people have been interested in the lives of famous people as long as there have been famous people. There are several reasons for this including it gives you a glimpse of how the other half lives. People are inspired by someone famous and want to know more about them.
What famous people were born May 4 1999?
Alex Hall of Iowa.
What is Iowa's most famous movie?
The Iowa's most famous movie is arguably "The Field of Dreams."
Does Joey Jordison live in Iowa?
Yes, Joey lives in Iowa!!! Des, Moines Iowa!!!
Has Shawn Johnson been to Iowa?
Shawn Johnson lives in Iowa.
How do you find out if you can be famous?
Anyone can become famous. It depends on what they do and how the impact people's lives.
Why is Madison County famous in Iowa?
It is a famous bridge.
Who is a famous trick shot artist from Iowa Iowa?
Bobby Hill
How did john Wayne become famous in IOWA?
He was born in Winterset, Iowa.
