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Famous People Born in Kentucky
Is it something in the water? Both Ocean's Eleven star George Clooney and celebrity heartthrob Johnny Depp hail from the "Bluegrass State," where Clooney lived up until his acting career took off in the 1980’s.
Check out our full list of Kentucky-born celebs, which runs the gamut from 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln to heavyweight boxing champion Muhammed Ali.
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Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln
Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1809 - 1865
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves.
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Johnny Depp
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- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Creepy Actors
- Famous Lookalikes
Johnny Depp
Film Actor, Director / 1963 -
Johnny Depp is an award-nominated actor known for his portrayal of odd-ball characters including Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Muhammad Ali
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- Famous Fathers
- Name Changers
- Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
Muhammad Ali
Boxer, Philanthropist / 1942 -
Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest athletes in boxing history, winning both the coveted Golden Gloves title and an Olympic gold medal, among several other honors.
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Garrett Morgan
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- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Black Scientists
- Famous Pisceans
Garrett Morgan
Entrepreneur, Inventor, Publisher / 1877 - 1963
Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African-American inventors with his many patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, a breathing device, and an improved sewing machine and traffic signal.
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Loretta Lynn
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- Nashville Sound
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Country Legends
Loretta Lynn
Songwriter, Singer / 1932 -
Loretta Lynn is a singer-songwriter known for "Coal Miner's Daughter," among many other country songs. A film about her by the same name was a critical hit.
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Mary Todd Lincoln
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- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Sagittarians
Mary Todd Lincoln
U.S. First Lady / 1818 - 1882
Mary Todd Lincoln was the wife of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.
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