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[[File:Louis Armstrong (1955).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Louis Armstrong]]]] |
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* [[Mark Abraham]] (born 1953), [[Louisiana House of Representatives|state representative]] for [[Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana|Calcasieu Parish]], effective 2016; incoming state senator, 2020; [[Lake Charles, Louisiana|Lake Charles]] businessman |
* [[Mark Abraham]] (born 1953), [[Louisiana House of Representatives|state representative]] for [[Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana|Calcasieu Parish]], effective 2016; incoming state senator, 2020; [[Lake Charles, Louisiana|Lake Charles]] businessman |
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* [[Danneel Ackles]] (born 1979), actress, model, ''[[One Life to Live]]'', ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'', ''[[Friends with Benefits (TV series)|Friends with Benefits]]'', ''[[Supernatural (American TV series)|Supernatural]]'' |
* [[Danneel Ackles]] (born 1979), actress, model, ''[[One Life to Live]]'', ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'', ''[[Friends with Benefits (TV series)|Friends with Benefits]]'', ''[[Supernatural (American TV series)|Supernatural]]'' |
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* [[William Alston]] (1921–2009), philosopher |
* [[William Alston]] (1921–2009), philosopher |
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* [[Jacques Amans]] (1801–1888), neoclassical portrait artist |
* [[Jacques Amans]] (1801–1888), neoclassical portrait artist |
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* [[Barry Jean Ancelet]] (born 1951), folklorist |
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* [[Andy Anders]] (born 1956), state representative from [[Concordia Parish, Louisiana|Concordia Parish]] |
* [[Andy Anders]] (born 1956), state representative from [[Concordia Parish, Louisiana|Concordia Parish]] |
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* [[David Andrews (actor)|David Andrews]] (born 1952), actor, [[Gordon Cresswell]] on ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'' |
* [[David Andrews (actor)|David Andrews]] (born 1952), actor, [[Gordon Cresswell]] on ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'' |
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* [[Phil Anselmo]] (born 1968), singer-songwriter, [[Pantera]] |
* [[Phil Anselmo]] (born 1968), singer-songwriter, [[Pantera]] |
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* [[George Arceneaux]] (1928–1993), judge |
* [[George Arceneaux]] (1928–1993), judge |
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* [[Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin]] (1915–2007), musician |
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* [[File:Amédé Ardoin.png|thumb|158x158px|[[Amédé Ardoin]]]][[Amédé Ardoin]] (1898–1942), musician |
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* [[Chris Ardoin]] (born 1981), musician |
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* [[File:Sean Ardoin.jpg|thumb|180x180px|[[Sean Ardoin]]]][[Sean Ardoin]] (born 1969), musician |
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* [[File:Louis Armstrong (1955).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Louis Armstrong]]]][[Louis Armstrong]] (1901–1971), musician and entertainer |
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* [[Jeff Arnold (politician)|Jeff Arnold]] (born 1967), politician |
* [[Jeff Arnold (politician)|Jeff Arnold]] (born 1967), politician |
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* [[Daniel F. Ashford]] (1879–1929), politician and [[Planter (American South)|planter]] |
* [[Daniel F. Ashford]] (1879–1929), politician and [[Planter (American South)|planter]] |
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* [[Bri (Briana Babineaux)]] (born 1994), musician |
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[[File:Amy Coney Barrett official portrait.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Amy Coney Barrett]]]] |
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[[File:Bechet.gif|thumb|120px|[[Sidney Bechet]]]] |
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[[File:Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville]]]] |
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[[File:Terry Bradshaw at Arlington Cemetery.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Terry Bradshaw]]]] |
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[[File:Lawrence-Brooks.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Lawrence Brooks (American veteran)|Lawrence Brooks]]]] |
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[[File:H Rap Brown - USNWR.jpg|thumb|120px|[[H. Rap Brown]]]] |
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* [[J. S. Bacon]] (1858–1939), former state representative from Webster Parish |
* [[J. S. Bacon]] (1858–1939), former state representative from Webster Parish |
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* [[Boosie Badazz]] (born 1982), rapper |
* [[Boosie Badazz]] (born 1982), rapper |
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* [[Larry Bagley]] (born 1949), state representative for DeSoto Parish |
* [[Larry Bagley]] (born 1949), state representative for DeSoto Parish |
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* [[Amari Bailey]] (born 2004), NBA basketball player<ref>[https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Amari-Bailey/Summary/142391]</ref> |
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* [[Richard Baker (U.S. politician)|Richard Baker]] (born 1948), former [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from [[Louisiana's 6th congressional district]] |
* [[Richard Baker (U.S. politician)|Richard Baker]] (born 1948), former [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from [[Louisiana's 6th congressional district]] |
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* [[Scott Baker (right-handed pitcher)|Scott Baker]] (born 1981), [[starting pitcher]] for the [[Minnesota Twins]] |
* [[Scott Baker (right-handed pitcher)|Scott Baker]] (born 1981), [[starting pitcher]] for the [[Minnesota Twins]] |
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* [[File:Christinebalfa.jpg|thumb|120x120px|[[Christine Balfa]]]][[Christine Balfa]] (born 1968), musician |
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* [[File:Dewey Balfa Bordeaux 1977.jpg|thumb|151x151px|[[Dewey Balfa]]]][[Dewey Balfa]] (1927–1992), fiddler |
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* [[George Ballas]] (1925–2011), inventor of the [[string trimmer]] |
* [[George Ballas]] (1925–2011), inventor of the [[string trimmer]] |
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* [[Fredo Bang]] (born 1996), rapper |
* [[Fredo Bang]] (born 1996), rapper |
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* [[Danny Barker]] (1909–1994), singer-songwriter, musician, writer |
* [[Danny Barker]] (1909–1994), singer-songwriter, musician, writer |
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* [[Taylor Barras]] (born 1957), [[Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives]], effective January 11, 2016 |
* [[Taylor Barras]] (born 1957), [[Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives]], effective January 11, 2016 |
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* [[Amy Coney Barrett]] (born 1972), [[Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States|Associate Justice]] of the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] |
* [[File:Amy Coney Barrett official portrait.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Amy Coney Barrett]]]][[Amy Coney Barrett]] (born 1972), [[Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States|Associate Justice]] of the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] |
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* [[Regina Barrow]] (born 1966), state representative for East and West Baton Rouge parishes (since 2005) |
* [[Regina Barrow]] (born 1966), state representative for East and West Baton Rouge parishes (since 2005) |
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* [[Dave Bartholomew]] (1918–2019), musician, composer, [[promoter (entertainment)|promoter]] |
* [[Dave Bartholomew]] (1918–2019), musician, composer, [[promoter (entertainment)|promoter]] |
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* [[Brandon Bass]] (born 1985), [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] for the [[Boston Celtics]] |
* [[Brandon Bass]] (born 1985), [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] for the [[Boston Celtics]] |
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* [[Bryan Batt]] (born 1963), actor, [[Salvatore Romano|Sal Romano]] on ''[[Mad Men]]'' |
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* [[Arnaz Battle]] (born 1980), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] |
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* [[J. D. Batton]] (1911–1981), sheriff of Webster Parish (1952–64) |
* [[J. D. Batton]] (1911–1981), sheriff of Webster Parish (1952–64) |
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* [[Carl W. Bauer]] (1933–2013), politician |
* [[Carl W. Bauer]] (1933–2013), politician |
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* [[Ralph Norman Bauer]] (1899–1963), politician |
* [[Ralph Norman Bauer]] (1899–1963), politician |
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* [[Bryan Batt]] (born 1963), actor, [[Salvatore Romano|Sal Romano]] on ''[[Mad Men]]'' |
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* [[Arnaz Battle]] (born 1980), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] |
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* [[Hazel Beard]] (born 1930), mayor of [[Shreveport]] (1990–94) |
* [[Hazel Beard]] (born 1930), mayor of [[Shreveport]] (1990–94) |
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* [[P. G. T. Beauregard]] (1818–1893), general, inventor |
* [[P. G. T. Beauregard]] (1818–1893), general, inventor |
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* [[File:Bechet.gif|thumb|120px|[[Sidney Bechet]]]][[Sidney Bechet]] (1897–1959), musician |
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* [[Odell Beckham Jr.]] (born 1992), wide receiver for the [[New York Giants]] |
* [[Odell Beckham Jr.]] (born 1992), wide receiver for the [[New York Giants]] |
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* [[Lottie Beebe]] (born 1953), politician and educator |
* [[Lottie Beebe]] (born 1953), politician and educator |
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* [[Geoffrey Beene]] (1927–2004), fashion designer |
* [[Geoffrey Beene]] (1927–2004), fashion designer |
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* [[Sidney Bechet]] (1897–1959), musician |
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* [[Clyde F. Bel Jr.]] (c. 1932–2014), businessman and stare representative for Orleans Parish |
* [[Clyde F. Bel Jr.]] (c. 1932–2014), businessman and stare representative for Orleans Parish |
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* [[Demetress Bell]] (born 1984), [[offensive tackle]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
* [[Demetress Bell]] (born 1984), [[offensive tackle]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
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* [[B.G. (rapper)|B.G.]] (born 1980), [[rapper]], musician |
* [[B.G. (rapper)|B.G.]] (born 1980), [[rapper]], musician |
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* [[Joseph A. Biedenharn]] (1866–1952), entrepreneur, first to bottle [[Coca-Cola]]; settled in [[Monroe, Louisiana|Monroe]] in 1913 |
* [[Joseph A. Biedenharn]] (1866–1952), entrepreneur, first to bottle [[Coca-Cola]]; settled in [[Monroe, Louisiana|Monroe]] in 1913 |
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* [[Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville|Bienville]] (Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne) (1680–1767), [[French colonial]] governor, founder of [[New Orleans]] |
* [[File:Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville]]]][[Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville|Bienville]] (Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne) (1680–1767), [[French colonial]] governor, founder of [[New Orleans]] |
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* [[Robert Billiot]] (born 1953), state representative for Jefferson Parish (since 2008) |
* [[Robert Billiot]] (born 1953), state representative for Jefferson Parish (since 2008) |
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* [[Birdman (rapper)|Birdman]] (born 1969), rapper and record executive |
* [[Birdman (rapper)|Birdman]] (born 1969), rapper and record executive |
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* [[Newton C. Blanchard]] (1849–1922), [[governor of Louisiana]] (1904–08); U.S. senator (1894–97) |
* [[Newton C. Blanchard]] (1849–1922), [[governor of Louisiana]] (1904–08); U.S. senator (1894–97) |
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* [[Terrence Blanchard]] (born 1962), musician, composer |
* [[Terrence Blanchard]] (born 1962), musician, composer |
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* [[Kathleen Blanco]] (1942–2019), [[Governor of Louisiana]] (2004–08) |
* [[File:Kathleen Blanco 2006 (cropped).jpg|thumb|160x160px|Governor [[Kathleen Blanco]]]][[Kathleen Blanco]] (1942–2019), [[Governor of Louisiana]] (2004–08) |
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* [[Alexander Boarman]] (1839–1916), politician |
* [[Alexander Boarman]] (1839–1916), politician |
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* [[Walter Boasso]] (born 1960), politician, businessman |
* [[Walter Boasso]] (born 1960), politician, businessman |
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* [[James Booker]] (1939–1983), musician |
* [[James Booker]] (1939–1983), musician |
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* [[Curtis Boozman]] (1898–1979), state representative from Natchitoches Parish |
* [[Curtis Boozman]] (1898–1979), state representative from Natchitoches Parish |
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* [[Guy Bordelon]] (1922–2002), [[United States Navy|Navy]] [[flying ace]] during the [[Korean War]] |
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* [[Ken Bordelon]] (born 1953), former [[New Orleans Saints]] linebacker |
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* [[Calvin Borel]] (born 1966), jockey, winner of 2007, 2009 and 2010 [[Kentucky Derby]] |
* [[Calvin Borel]] (born 1966), jockey, winner of 2007, 2009 and 2010 [[Kentucky Derby]] |
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* [[Pierre Bossier]] (1797–1844), first U.S. representative from [[Louisiana's 4th congressional district]] (1843–44) |
* [[Pierre Bossier]] (1797–1844), first U.S. representative from [[Louisiana's 4th congressional district]] (1843–44) |
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* [[Charles Boustany]] (born 1956), [[United States House of Representatives|US Representative]] |
* [[Charles Boustany]] (born 1956), [[United States House of Representatives|US Representative]] |
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* [[Denise Boutte]] (born 1982), model, actress, ''[[Meet the Browns (TV series)|Meet the Browns]]'' |
* [[Denise Boutte]] (born 1982), model, actress, ''[[Meet the Browns (TV series)|Meet the Browns]]'' |
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* [[John Boutté]] (born 1958), jazz singer |
* [[File:John Boutte New Orleans Jazz Fest 2016 01.jpg|thumb|180x180px|[[John Boutté]]]][[John Boutté]] (born 1958), jazz singer |
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* [[Shirley D. Bowler]] (born 1949), [[state legislature (United States)|state representative]] |
* [[Shirley D. Bowler]] (born 1949), [[state legislature (United States)|state representative]] |
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* [[Jimmy Boyd (Louisiana politician)|Jimmy Boyd]] (fl. 1940s–1950s), state representative for Bossier Parish from 1944 to 1952 |
* [[Jimmy Boyd (Louisiana politician)|Jimmy Boyd]] (fl. 1940s–1950s), state representative for Bossier Parish from 1944 to 1952 |
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* [[Harley Bozeman]] (1891–1971), politician, journalist, and historian |
* [[Harley Bozeman]] (1891–1971), politician, journalist, and historian |
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* [[Henry Braden]] (1944–2013), African-American politician |
* [[Henry Braden]] (1944–2013), African-American politician |
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* [[Terry Bradshaw]] (born 1948), Super Bowl champion [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] [[quarterback]], [[Fox television]] commentator |
* [[File:Terry Bradshaw at Arlington Cemetery.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Terry Bradshaw]]]][[Terry Bradshaw]] (born 1948), Super Bowl champion [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] [[quarterback]], [[Fox television]] commentator |
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* [[Mike Branch (Louisiana politician)|Mike Branch]] (born 1968), politician and [[Commercial Pilot License|commercial pilot]] |
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* [[Tim Brando]] (born 1956), [[CBS Sports]] announcer |
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* [[Elward Thomas Brady Jr.]] (c. 1926–2007), politician |
* [[Elward Thomas Brady Jr.]] (c. 1926–2007), politician |
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* [[Thomas "Bud" Brady]] (1938–2011), politician |
* [[Thomas "Bud" Brady]] (1938–2011), politician |
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* [[Mike Branch (Louisiana politician)|Mike Branch]] (born 1968), politician and [[Commercial Pilot License|commercial pilot]] |
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* [[Tim Brando]] (born 1956), [[CBS Sports]] announcer |
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* [[Carl A. Brasseaux]] (born 1951), historian and educator |
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* [[Ryan Brasseaux]] (born 1976), musicologist |
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* [[Wellman Braud]] (1891–1966), musician |
* [[Wellman Braud]] (1891–1966), musician |
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* [[Donna Brazile]] (born 1959), author, professor, [[political science|political analyst]] for the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] |
* [[File:Donna Brazile 1.JPG|thumb|170x170px|[[Donna Brazile]]]][[Donna Brazile]] (born 1959), author, professor, [[political science|political analyst]] for the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] |
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* [[Delvin Breaux]] (born 1989), [[cornerback]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] |
* [[Delvin Breaux]] (born 1989), [[cornerback]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] |
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* [[John Breaux]] (born 1944), [[U.S. Senator]] |
* [[John Breaux]] (born 1944), [[U.S. Senator]] |
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* [[Marc Breaux]] (1924–2013), director |
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* [[D-D Breaux|Sara "D-D" Breaux]] (born 1953), former gymnastics coach |
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* [[Tim Breaux]] (born 1970), former professional basketball player |
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* [[Phanor Breazeale]] (1858–1934), [[U.S. Representative]] |
* [[Phanor Breazeale]] (1858–1934), [[U.S. Representative]] |
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* [[Owen Brennan (restaurateur)|Owen Brennan]] (1910–1954), restaurateur, [[Brennan's]] in New Orleans |
* [[Owen Brennan (restaurateur)|Owen Brennan]] (1910–1954), restaurateur, [[Brennan's]] in New Orleans |
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* [[Jared Brossett]] (born 1982), New Orleans politician |
* [[Jared Brossett]] (born 1982), New Orleans politician |
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* [[Edwin S. Broussard]] (1870–1934), U.S. senator, 1921–1933 |
* [[Edwin S. Broussard]] (1870–1934), U.S. senator, 1921–1933 |
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* [[Jeffery Broussard]] (born 1967), [[zydeco]] musician |
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* [[Marc Broussard]] (born 1982), singer-songwriter |
* [[Marc Broussard]] (born 1982), singer-songwriter |
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* [[Robert F. Broussard]] (fl. 1890s–1910s), U.S. representative for [[Louisiana's 3rd congressional district]] 1897–1915 and U.S. senator 1915–1918 |
* [[Robert F. Broussard]] (fl. 1890s–1910s), U.S. representative for [[Louisiana's 3rd congressional district]] 1897–1915 and U.S. senator 1915–1918 |
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* [[Campbell Brown (journalist)|Campbell Brown]] (born 1968), journalist |
* [[Campbell Brown (journalist)|Campbell Brown]] (born 1968), journalist |
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* [[Chad Brown (politician)|Chad M. Brown]] (born 1970), state representative for Iberville and Assumption |
* [[Chad Brown (politician)|Chad M. Brown]] (born 1970), state representative for [[Iberville Parish, Louisiana|Iberville]] and [[Assumption Parish, Louisiana|Assumption parish]]<nowiki/>es, effective January 2016 |
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* [[Dee Brown (writer)|Dee Brown]] (1908–2002), novelist, historian, author of ''[[Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee]]'' |
* [[Dee Brown (writer)|Dee Brown]] (1908–2002), novelist, historian, author of ''[[Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee]]'' |
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* [[Kalani Brown]] (born 1997), player in the [[Israeli Female Basketball Premier League]] |
* [[Kalani Brown]] (born 1997), player in the [[Israeli Female Basketball Premier League]] |
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* [[Markel Brown]] (born 1992), basketball player in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
* [[Markel Brown]] (born 1992), basketball player in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
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* [[H. Rap Brown]] (born 1943), black activist imprisoned in [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] |
* [[File:H Rap Brown - USNWR.jpg|thumb|120px|[[H. Rap Brown]]]][[H. Rap Brown]] (born 1943), black activist imprisoned in [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] |
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* [[Henry Newton Brown Jr.]] (born 1941), state appeals court chief judge |
* [[Henry Newton Brown Jr.]] (born 1941), state appeals court chief judge |
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* [[J. Marshall Brown]] (1924–1995), politician |
* [[J. Marshall Brown]] (1924–1995), politician |
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* [[File:George Washington Cable 1885.jpg|thumb|170x170px|[[George Washington Cable]]]][[George Washington Cable]] (1844–1925), writer |
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[[File:Harry Connick, Jr. 2014.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Harry Connick Jr.]]]] |
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[[File:Daniel Cormier taking a picture with a fan..jpg|thumb|120px|[[Daniel Cormier]]]] |
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* [[George Washington Cable]] (1844–1925), writer |
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* [[Burl Cain]] (born 1942), warden of the [[Louisiana State Penitentiary]] (since 1995) |
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* [[Etienne J. Caire]] (1868–1955), Republican candidate for governor of Louisiana in 1928 against [[Huey P. Long]] |
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* [[Riemer Calhoun]] (1909–1994), state senator from DeSoto and Caddo parishes (1944–52) |
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* [[Bill Callegari]] (born 1941), member of the [[Texas House of Representatives]] from [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]]; native of Avoyelles Parish |
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* [[Jefferson Caffery]] (1886–1974), US ambassador; cousin of [[Patrick T. Caffery]] and [[Donelson Caffery]] |
* [[Jefferson Caffery]] (1886–1974), US ambassador; cousin of [[Patrick T. Caffery]] and [[Donelson Caffery]] |
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* [[Patrick T. Caffery]] (1932–2013), US Representative; cousin of [[Jefferson Caffery]] and grandson of [[Donelson Caffery]] |
* [[Patrick T. Caffery]] (1932–2013), US Representative; cousin of [[Jefferson Caffery]] and grandson of [[Donelson Caffery]] |
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* [[Donelson Caffery]] (1835–1906), US Senator; grandfather of [[Patrick T. Caffery]] |
* [[Donelson Caffery]] (1835–1906), US Senator; grandfather of [[Patrick T. Caffery]] |
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* [[Chris Cagle]] (born 1968), country music artist |
* [[Chris Cagle]] (born 1968), country music artist |
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* [[Burl Cain]] (born 1942), warden of the [[Louisiana State Penitentiary]] (since 1995) |
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* [[Etienne J. Caire]] (1868–1955), Republican candidate for governor of Louisiana in 1928 against [[Huey P. Long]] |
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* [[George Caldwell (Louisiana official)|George A. Caldwell]] (1892–1966), building contractor; designed twenty-six public buildings in Louisiana |
* [[George Caldwell (Louisiana official)|George A. Caldwell]] (1892–1966), building contractor; designed twenty-six public buildings in Louisiana |
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* [[Riemer Calhoun]] (1909–1994), state senator from DeSoto and Caddo parishes (1944–52) |
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* [[Bill Callegari]] (born 1941), member of the [[Texas House of Representatives]] from [[Harris County, Texas|Harris County]]; native of Avoyelles Parish |
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* [[Jorrick Calvin]] (born 1987), [[cornerback]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
* [[Jorrick Calvin]] (born 1987), [[cornerback]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
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* [[Foster Campbell]] (born 1947), politician |
* [[Foster Campbell]] (born 1947), politician |
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* [[William Derwood Cann Jr.]] (1919–2010), World War II lieutenant colonel; mayor of [[Monroe, Louisiana|Monroe]] (1978–79) |
* [[William Derwood Cann Jr.]] (1919–2010), World War II lieutenant colonel; mayor of [[Monroe, Louisiana|Monroe]] (1978–79) |
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* [[Billy Cannon]] (1937–2018), football player for [[LSU Tigers|LSU]], [[Heisman Trophy]] winner |
* [[File:Cannon 1961 Topps.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Billy Cannon]]]][[Billy Cannon]] (1937–2018), football player for [[LSU Tigers|LSU]], [[Heisman Trophy]] winner |
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* [[File:Julie Cantrell.jpg|thumb|120x120px|[[Julie Cantrell]]]][[Julie Cantrell]] (born 1973), author |
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* [[Joseph Cao]] (born 1968), former [[U.S. representative]]; lawyer |
* [[Joseph Cao]] (born 1968), former [[U.S. representative]]; lawyer |
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* [[Truman Capote]] (1924–1984), writer, author of ''[[In Cold Blood]]'' and ''[[Breakfast at Tiffany's (novella)|Breakfast at Tiffany's]]'' |
* [[Truman Capote]] (1924–1984), writer, author of ''[[In Cold Blood]]'' and ''[[Breakfast at Tiffany's (novella)|Breakfast at Tiffany's]]'' |
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* [[Liz Carmouche]] (born 1984), [[mixed martial arts]] fighter |
* [[Liz Carmouche]] (born 1984), [[mixed martial arts]] fighter |
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* [[Paul Carr (actor)|Paul Carr]] (1934–2006), actor |
* [[Paul Carr (actor)|Paul Carr]] (1934–2006), actor |
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* [[Bébé Carrière|Joseph "Bébé" Carrière]] (1908–2001), [[Creole music|la la]] and Cajun musician |
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* [[Lane Carson]] (born 1947), first [[Vietnam War]] veteran to serve in [[Louisiana State Legislature|Louisiana House of Representatives]] |
* [[Lane Carson]] (born 1947), first [[Vietnam War]] veteran to serve in [[Louisiana State Legislature|Louisiana House of Representatives]] |
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* [[Gary Carter Jr.]] (born 1974), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the [[Algiers, New Orleans|Algiers neighborhood]] in New Orleans, effective 2016 |
* [[Gary Carter Jr.]] (born 1974), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the [[Algiers, New Orleans|Algiers neighborhood]] in New Orleans, effective 2016 |
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* [[Tina Chandler]] (born 1974), IFBB professional bodybuilder |
* [[Tina Chandler]] (born 1974), IFBB professional bodybuilder |
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* [[Pokey Chatman]] (born 1969), basketball player, WNBA head coach |
* [[Pokey Chatman]] (born 1969), basketball player, WNBA head coach |
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* [[Clifton Chenier]] (1925–1987), |
* [[File:Clifton Chenier 1977 32.jpg|thumb|164x164px|[[Clifton Chenier]]]][[Clifton Chenier]] (1925–1987), Zydeco musician |
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* [[Claire Chennault]] (1893–1958), aviator, general |
* [[Claire Chennault]] (1893–1958), aviator, general |
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* [[Jimmy Childress]] (1932–2015), state and national championship high school football coach |
* [[Jimmy Childress]] (1932–2015), state and national championship high school football coach |
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* [[Jay Chevalier]] (1936–2019), singer |
* [[Jay Chevalier]] (1936–2019), singer |
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* [[Monnie T. Cheves]] (1902–1988), educator and state legislator |
* [[Monnie T. Cheves]] (1902–1988), educator and state legislator |
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* [[Kate Chopin]] (1851–1904), author |
* [[File:Kate Chopin.jpg|thumb|172x172px|[[Kate Chopin]]]][[Kate Chopin]] (1851–1904), author |
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* [[Philip Ciaccio]] (1927–2015), state representative, [[New Orleans City Council]] member, state circuit judge from 1982 to 1998 |
* [[Philip Ciaccio]] (1927–2015), state representative, [[New Orleans City Council]] member, state circuit judge from 1982 to 1998 |
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* [[Ben Claassen III]] (born 1978), illustrator and [[comics artist]], ''DIRTFARM'' |
* [[Ben Claassen III]] (born 1978), illustrator and [[comics artist]], ''DIRTFARM'' |
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* [[George Henry Clinton]] – politician |
* [[George Henry Clinton]] – politician |
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* [[Carl B. Close]] (1907–1980), politician |
* [[Carl B. Close]] (1907–1980), politician |
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* [[File:AndreiCodrescu.jpg|thumb|180x180px|[[Andrei Codrescu]]]][[Andrei Codrescu]] (born 1946), author |
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* [[James E. Cofer]] (born 1949), president of University of Louisiana at Monroe, 2002–2010 |
* [[James E. Cofer]] (born 1949), president of University of Louisiana at Monroe, 2002–2010 |
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* [[J. Frank Colbert]] (1882–1949), politician |
* [[J. Frank Colbert]] (1882–1949), politician |
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* [[Amie Comeaux]] (1976–1997), [[country music|country]] singer |
* [[Amie Comeaux]] (1976–1997), [[country music|country]] singer |
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* [[Ward Connerly]] (born 1939), political activist, businessman, and former [[University of California]] [[Regents of the University of California|Regent]] |
* [[Ward Connerly]] (born 1939), political activist, businessman, and former [[University of California]] [[Regents of the University of California|Regent]] |
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* [[Harry Connick Jr.]] (born 1967), musician, entertainer, actor |
* [[File:Harry Connick, Jr. 2014.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Harry Connick Jr.]]]][[Harry Connick Jr.]] (born 1967), musician, entertainer, actor |
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* [[Harry Connick Sr.]] ( |
* [[Harry Connick Sr.]] (1926–2024), [[district attorney]], singer |
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* [[Patrick Connick]] (born 1961), politician |
* [[Patrick Connick]] (born 1961), politician |
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* [[John R. Conniff]] (1874–1957), educator |
* [[John R. Conniff]] (1874–1957), educator |
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* [[Donnie Copeland]] (born 1961), Republican member of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]]; [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] pastor in [[North Little Rock, Arkansas|North Little Rock]], native of Monroe, Louisiana |
* [[Donnie Copeland]] (born 1961), Republican member of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]]; [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] pastor in [[North Little Rock, Arkansas|North Little Rock]], native of Monroe, Louisiana |
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* [[Charles C. Cordill]] (1845–1916), politician |
* [[Charles C. Cordill]] (1845–1916), politician |
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* [[Daniel Cormier]] (born 1979), [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter and Olympic [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle wrestler]] |
* [[File:Daniel Cormier taking a picture with a fan..jpg|thumb|120px|[[Daniel Cormier]]]][[Daniel Cormier]] (born 1979), [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter and Olympic [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle wrestler]] |
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* [[Lance Cormier]] (born 1980), [[relief pitcher]] for the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] |
* [[Lance Cormier]] (born 1980), [[relief pitcher]] for the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] |
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* [[Jeff Cox (Louisiana judge)|Jeff Cox]] (born 1962), judge |
* [[Jeff Cox (Louisiana judge)|Jeff Cox]] (born 1962), judge |
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* [[John David Crow]] (1935–2015), football player and coach, born in Union Parish |
* [[John David Crow]] (1935–2015), football player and coach, born in Union Parish |
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* [[Marvin T. Culpepper]] (1908–1970), politician |
* [[Marvin T. Culpepper]] (1908–1970), politician |
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* William A. Culpepper (1916–2015), judge based in Alexandria, son of Robert C. Culpepper |
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* [[Charles Milton Cunningham]] (1877–1936), educator, lawyer, newspaperman, politician |
* [[Charles Milton Cunningham]] (1877–1936), educator, lawyer, newspaperman, politician |
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* [[Milton Joseph Cunningham]] (1842–1916), state representative and state senator; state attorney general (1884–88 and 1892–1900) |
* [[Milton Joseph Cunningham]] (1842–1916), state representative and state senator; state attorney general (1884–88 and 1892–1900) |
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==D== |
==D== |
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[[File:Deblanc JJ.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jefferson J. DeBlanc]]]] |
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[[File:Jake Delhomme in 2006.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jake Delhomme]]]] |
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[[File:Donna Douglas 1967.JPG|thumb|120px|[[Donna Douglas]]]] |
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[[File:Fats Domino in Amsterdam 1962 (crop).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Fats Domino]]]] |
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[[File:CD-with-Grandpappy.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Caroline Dormon]]]] |
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[[File:Champion-jack-dupree-img98-_small.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Champion Jack Dupree]]]] |
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* [[Casey Daigle]] (born 1981), former MLB pitcher |
* [[Casey Daigle]] (born 1981), former MLB pitcher |
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* [[Mike Danahay]] (born 1957), state representative for Calcasieu Parish (since 2008) |
* [[Mike Danahay]] (born 1957), state representative for Calcasieu Parish (since 2008) |
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* [[Glen Davis (basketball)|Glen Davis]] (born 1986), [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] and [[center (basketball)|center]] for [[Louisiana State Tigers men's basketball|LSU]] and the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] |
* [[Glen Davis (basketball)|Glen Davis]] (born 1986), [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] and [[center (basketball)|center]] for [[Louisiana State Tigers men's basketball|LSU]] and the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] |
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* [[Jackson B. Davis]] (1918–2016), attorney and former state senator |
* [[Jackson B. Davis]] (1918–2016), attorney and former state senator |
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* [[Jimmie Davis]] (1899–2000), singer, [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
* [[File:Jimmie Davis Billboard 2.jpg|thumb|120x120px|[[Jimmie Davis]]]][[Jimmie Davis]] (1899–2000), singer, [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
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* [[File:Seth Davis Drummer.png|thumb|120px|[[Seth Davis (musician)]]]][[Seth Davis (musician)]] (born 1979), professional drummer, published writer, philosopher, philanthropist |
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* [[Willie Davis (defensive end)|Willie Davis]] (1934–2020), [[Pro Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Cleveland Browns]] and [[Green Bay Packers]] |
* [[Willie Davis (defensive end)|Willie Davis]] (1934–2020), [[Pro Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Cleveland Browns]] and [[Green Bay Packers]] |
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* [[Keyunta Dawson]] (born 1985), [[defensive end]] for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] |
* [[Keyunta Dawson]] (born 1985), [[defensive end]] for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] |
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* [[Jefferson J. DeBlanc]] (1921–2007), [[World War II]] fighter pilot and [[flying ace]], recipient of the [[Medal of Honor]] |
* [[Jefferson J. DeBlanc]] (1921–2007), [[World War II]] fighter pilot and [[flying ace]], recipient of the [[Medal of Honor]] |
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* [[Edmond Dede]] (1827–1903), musician, composer |
* [[Edmond Dede]] (1827–1903), musician, composer |
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* [[Ellen DeGeneres]] (born 1958), comedian, actress, television personality |
* [[File:Ellen DeGeneres 2011.jpg|thumb|179x179px|[[Ellen DeGeneres]]]][[Ellen DeGeneres]] (born 1958), comedian, actress, television personality |
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* [[File:GenoDelafose2006.jpg|thumb|120x120px|[[Geno Delafose]]]][[Geno Delafose]] (born 1971), zydeco musician |
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* [[John Delafose]] (1939–1994), zydeco musician |
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* [[Joe Delaney]] (1958–1983), running back for [[Northwestern State University]] and for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]; died saving children from swimming hole |
* [[Joe Delaney]] (1958–1983), running back for [[Northwestern State University]] and for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]; died saving children from swimming hole |
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* [[Jake Delhomme]] (born 1975), [[quarterback]] for University of Louisiana at Lafayette and for [[Carolina Panthers]] in [[Super Bowl XXXVIII]] |
* [[File:Jake Delhomme in 2006.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jake Delhomme]]]][[Jake Delhomme]] (born 1975), [[quarterback]] for University of Louisiana at Lafayette and for [[Carolina Panthers]] in [[Super Bowl XXXVIII]] |
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* [[David Dellucci]] (born 1973), [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] [[outfielder]], played primarily with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] |
* [[David Dellucci]] (born 1973), [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] [[outfielder]], played primarily with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] |
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* [[Numa T. Delouche]] (1888–1965), state representative from Natchitoches Parish (1944–48) |
* [[Numa T. Delouche]] (1888–1965), state representative from Natchitoches Parish (1944–48) |
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* [[James R. Domengeaux]] (1907–1988), U.S. representative; French language cultural activist |
* [[James R. Domengeaux]] (1907–1988), U.S. representative; French language cultural activist |
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* [[Ronald Dominique]] (born 1964) [[serial killer]] |
* [[Ronald Dominique]] (born 1964) [[serial killer]] |
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* [[Fats Domino]] (1928–2017), musician |
* [[File:Fats Domino in Amsterdam 1962 (crop).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Fats Domino]]]][[Fats Domino]] (1928–2017), musician |
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* [[Caroline Dormon]] (1888–1971), [[naturalist]], [[horticulturist]], promoter of [[Kisatchie National Forest]] |
* [[File:Caroline Dormon with a Longleaf Pine named "Grandpappy".jpg|thumb|120px|[[Caroline Dormon]]]][[Caroline Dormon]] (1888–1971), [[naturalist]], [[horticulturist]], promoter of [[Kisatchie National Forest]] |
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* [[Glenn Dorsey]] (born 1985), [[defensive end]] for the [[San Francisco 49ers]] |
* [[Glenn Dorsey]] (born 1985), [[defensive end]] for the [[San Francisco 49ers]] |
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* [[Lorenzo Doss]] (born 1994), [[cornerback]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] |
* [[Lorenzo Doss]] (born 1994), [[cornerback]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] |
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* [[Cat Doucet]] (1899–1975), [[sheriff]] |
* [[Cat Doucet]] (1899–1975), [[sheriff]] |
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* [[Early Doucet]] (born 1985), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Arizona Cardinals]] |
* [[Early Doucet]] (born 1985), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Arizona Cardinals]] |
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* [[ |
* [[Michael Doucet]] (born 1951), fiddler |
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* [[File:Donna Douglas 1967.JPG|thumb|120px|[[Donna Douglas]]]][[Donna Douglas]] (born 1933–2015), actress, ''[[The Beverly Hillbillies]]'' |
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* [[C. H. "Sammy" Downs]] (1911–1985), member of both houses of the Louisiana legislature from Rapides Parish |
* [[C. H. "Sammy" Downs]] (1911–1985), member of both houses of the Louisiana legislature from Rapides Parish |
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* [[Gil Dozier]] (1934–2013), [[Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry|Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry]] (1976–80) |
* [[Gil Dozier]] (1934–2013), [[Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry|Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry]] (1976–80) |
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* [[Gilbert L. Dupré]] (1858–1946), politician from St. Landry Parish |
* [[Gilbert L. Dupré]] (1858–1946), politician from St. Landry Parish |
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* [[H. Garland Dupré]] (1873–1924), politician |
* [[H. Garland Dupré]] (1873–1924), politician |
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* [[Champion Jack Dupree]] ({{circa|1909}}–1992), [[boxing|boxer]], musician |
* [[File:Champion-jack-dupree-img98-_small.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Champion Jack Dupree]]]][[Champion Jack Dupree]] ({{circa|1909}}–1992), [[boxing|boxer]], musician |
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* [[Chad Durbin]] (born 1977), [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] [[pitcher]] |
* [[Chad Durbin]] (born 1977), [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] [[pitcher]] |
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* [[Joey Durel]] (born 1953), mayor of [[Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette]] (since 2004) |
* [[Joey Durel]] (born 1953), mayor of [[Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette]] (since 2004) |
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* [[Rick Edmonds]] (born 1956), state representative for East Baton Rouge Parish; Baptist minister |
* [[Rick Edmonds]] (born 1956), state representative for East Baton Rouge Parish; Baptist minister |
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* [[Mike Edmonson]] (born 1958), superintendent of the [[Louisiana State Police]] (since 2008) |
* [[Mike Edmonson]] (born 1958), superintendent of the [[Louisiana State Police]] (since 2008) |
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* [[Edwin Edwards]] (1927–2021), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
* [[File:Edwin Edwards (headshot).jpg|thumb|120x120px|[[Edwin Edwards]]]][[Edwin Edwards]] (1927–2021), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
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* [[John Bel Edwards]] (born 1966), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
* [[File:John Bel Edwards (cropped).jpg|thumb|142x142px|[[John Bel Edwards]]]][[John Bel Edwards]] (born 1966), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
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* [[Lavar Edwards]] (born 1990), [[defensive end]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] |
* [[Lavar Edwards]] (born 1990), [[defensive end]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] |
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* [[Ronnie Edwards (politician)|Ronnie Edwards]] (c. |
* [[Ronnie Edwards (politician)|Ronnie Edwards]] (c. 1952–2016), Baton Rouge politician |
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* [[Troy Edwards]] (born 1977), football player |
* [[Troy Edwards]] (born 1977), football player |
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* [[Charles Wheaton Elam]] (1866–1917), politician |
* [[Charles Wheaton Elam]] (1866–1917), politician |
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==F== |
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[[File:Marshall Faulk 2017 (cropped).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Marshall Faulk]]]] |
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[[File:Cheryl and Plenette (633882629) (cropped).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Cheryl Ford]]]] |
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[[File:Sbfuller.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Samuel B. Fuller]]]] |
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* [[Jamie Fair]] (born 1946), former [[state legislature (United States)|state representative]] |
* [[Jamie Fair]] (born 1946), former [[state legislature (United States)|state representative]] |
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* [[Reid Falconer]] (born 1956), state representative for St. Tammany Parish, effective 2016 |
* [[Reid Falconer]] (born 1956), state representative for St. Tammany Parish, effective 2016 |
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* [[Clarence Faulk]] (1909–2010), publisher, broadcaster, businessman from [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]] |
* [[Clarence Faulk]] (1909–2010), publisher, broadcaster, businessman from [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]] |
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* [[Kevin Faulk]] (born 1976), [[New England Patriots]] [[running back]], [[LSU Hall of Fame]]r |
* [[Kevin Faulk]] (born 1976), [[New England Patriots]] [[running back]], [[LSU Hall of Fame]]r |
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* [[Marshall Faulk]] (born 1973), [[Pro Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] [[running back]], television commentator |
* [[File:Marshall Faulk 2017 (cropped).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Marshall Faulk]]]][[Marshall Faulk]] (born 1973), [[Pro Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] [[running back]], television commentator |
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* [[Trev Faulk]] (born 1981), [[St. Louis Rams]] [[linebacker]] |
* [[Trev Faulk]] (born 1981), [[St. Louis Rams]] [[linebacker]] |
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* [[William C. Feazel]] (1895–1965), interim U.S. Senator in 1948; former state representative from [[Ouachita Parish, Louisiana|Ouachita Parish]] |
* [[William C. Feazel]] (1895–1965), interim U.S. Senator in 1948; former state representative from [[Ouachita Parish, Louisiana|Ouachita Parish]] |
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* [[Lionel Ferbos]] (1911–2014), jazz musician from New Orleans |
* [[Lionel Ferbos]] (1911–2014), jazz musician from New Orleans |
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* [[Jimmy Field]] (born 1940), [[Louisiana Public Service Commission]]er (1996–2012) |
* [[Jimmy Field]] (born 1940), [[Louisiana Public Service Commission]]er (1996–2012) |
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* [[File:Cleo Fields.jpg|thumb|152x152px|[[Cleo Fields]]]][[Cleo Fields]] (born 1962), politician |
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* [[T. T. Fields]] (1912–1994), politician |
* [[T. T. Fields]] (1912–1994), politician |
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* [[David Filo]] (born 1966), co-founder of [[Yahoo!]] |
* [[David Filo]] (born 1966), co-founder of [[Yahoo!]] |
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* [[Olaf Fink]] (1914–1973), educator and state senator for Orleans Parish from 1956 to 1972 |
* [[Olaf Fink]] (1914–1973), educator and state senator for Orleans Parish from 1956 to 1972 |
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* [[Valerie Fitzenreiter]] (born 1955), author, [[unschooling]] advocate |
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* [[Jimmy Fitzmorris]] (1921–2021), politician, [[Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana|lieutenant governor]] |
* [[Jimmy Fitzmorris]] (1921–2021), politician, [[Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana|lieutenant governor]] |
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* [[Sean Patrick Flanery]] (born 1965), actor |
* [[Sean Patrick Flanery]] (born 1965), actor |
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* [[Dan Flores]] (born 1948), historian of the [[American West]] |
* [[Dan Flores]] (born 1948), historian of the [[American West]] |
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* [[D. J. Fluker]] (born 1991), offensive tackle for the [[San Diego Chargers]] |
* [[D. J. Fluker]] (born 1991), offensive tackle for the [[San Diego Chargers]] |
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* [[John Folse]] (born 1946), chef and restaurateur |
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* [[File:Canray Fontenot 1986.jpg|thumb|120x120px|[[Canray Fontenot]]]][[Canray Fontenot]] (1922–1995), fiddler |
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* [[Jerry Fontenot]] (born 1966), assistant coach for the [[Green Bay Packers]] |
* [[Jerry Fontenot]] (born 1966), assistant coach for the [[Green Bay Packers]] |
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* [[Mary Alice Fontenot]] (1910–2003), author |
* [[Mary Alice Fontenot]] (1910–2003), author |
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* [[Mike Fontenot]] (born 1980), [[second baseman]] for the [[San Francisco Giants]] |
* [[Mike Fontenot]] (born 1980), [[second baseman]] for the [[San Francisco Giants]] |
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* [[Elizabeth Erny Foote]] (born 1953), judge |
* [[Elizabeth Erny Foote]] (born 1953), judge |
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* [[Cheryl Ford]] (born 1981), WNBA player |
* [[File:Cheryl and Plenette (633882629) (cropped).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Cheryl Ford]]]][[Cheryl Ford]] (born 1981), WNBA player |
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* [[Faith Ford]] (born 1964), actress |
* [[Faith Ford]] (born 1964), actress |
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* [[Frankie Ford]] (1939–2015), singer |
* [[Frankie Ford]] (1939–2015), singer |
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* [[Murphy J. Foster Jr.|Mike Foster]] (1930–2020), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
* [[Murphy J. Foster Jr.|Mike Foster]] (1930–2020), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
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* [[Murphy J. Foster]] (1849–1921), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
* [[Murphy J. Foster]] (1849–1921), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
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* [[Pete Fountain]] (1930–2016), musician |
* [[File:Pete Fountain 1962.JPG|thumb|159x159px|[[Pete Fountain]]]][[Pete Fountain]] (1930–2016), musician |
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* [[Mike Francis (politician)|Mike Francis]] (born 1946), businessman, [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] former state party chairman |
* [[Mike Francis (politician)|Mike Francis]] (born 1946), businessman, [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] former state party chairman |
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* [[Keith Frank]] (born 1972), zydeco musician |
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* [[Preston Frank]] (born 1947), zydeco musician |
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* [[Tillman Franks]] (1920–2006), [[Country music|country]] musician and manager |
* [[Tillman Franks]] (1920–2006), [[Country music|country]] musician and manager |
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* [[Anthony Freeman (brother)|Anthony Freeman]] ( |
* [[Anthony Freeman (brother)|Anthony Freeman]] (1988–2018), [[Catholic]] religious and author |
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* [[Mannie Fresh]] (born 1974), record producer, musician |
* [[File:Mannie Fresh interview on The Come Up Show (34768779026) (cropped).jpg|thumb|181x181px|[[Mannie Fresh]]]][[Mannie Fresh]] (born 1974), record producer, musician |
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* [[J. Isaac Friedman]] (1877–1949), state representative and state senator from Natchitoches Parish |
* [[J. Isaac Friedman]] (1877–1949), state representative and state senator from Natchitoches Parish |
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* [[Leon Friedman (politician)|Leon Friedman]] (1886–1948), state representative from Natchitoches Parish (1932–40) |
* [[Leon Friedman (politician)|Leon Friedman]] (1886–1948), state representative from Natchitoches Parish (1932–40) |
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* [[Lawrence T. Fuglaar]] (1895–1972), state representative from Rapides Parish (1948–52); drowning victim |
* [[Lawrence T. Fuglaar]] (1895–1972), state representative from Rapides Parish (1948–52); drowning victim |
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* [[Hoffman Franklin Fuller]] (born 1932), professor emeritus at [[Tulane University Law School]], authority on tax law |
* [[Hoffman Franklin Fuller]] (born 1932), professor emeritus at [[Tulane University Law School]], authority on tax law |
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* [[Samuel B. Fuller]] (1905–1988), founder and president of the [[Fuller Products Company]], publisher of the ''[[The New York Globe|New York Age]]'' and ''[[Pittsburgh Courier]]'' |
* [[File:Sbfuller.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Samuel B. Fuller]]]][[Samuel B. Fuller]] (1905–1988), founder and president of the [[Fuller Products Company]], publisher of the ''[[The New York Globe|New York Age]]'' and ''[[Pittsburgh Courier]]'' |
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* [[Henry L. Fuqua]] (1865–1926), [[Governor of Louisiana]] (1924–26, his death) |
* [[Henry L. Fuqua]] (1865–1926), [[Governor of Louisiana]] (1924–26, his death) |
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* [[J. B. Fuselier]] (1901–1975), Cajun musician from Oberlin, Louisiana |
* [[J. B. Fuselier]] (1901–1975), Cajun musician from Oberlin, Louisiana |
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==G== |
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* [[File:Ernest l gaines 9280480 (cropped).jpg|thumb|140x140px|[[Ernest J. Gaines]]]][[Ernest Gaines|Ernest J. Gaines]] (1933–2019), author |
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[[File:ToddGravesRaisingCanesMothership.png|thumb|120px|[[Todd Graves (entrepreneur)|Todd Graves]]]] |
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[[File:Ron Guidry 05122013.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Ron Guidry]]]] |
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[[File:Buddy Guy 2008.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Buddy Guy]]]] |
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* [[Ernest Gaines]] (1933–2019), author |
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* [[Randal Gaines]] (born 1955), African American; lawyer; educator; state representative for St. Charles and St. John the Baptist parishes (since 2012) |
* [[Randal Gaines]] (born 1955), African American; lawyer; educator; state representative for St. Charles and St. John the Baptist parishes (since 2012) |
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* [[Daniel F. Galouye]] (1920–1976), science fiction writer |
* [[Daniel F. Galouye]] (1920–1976), science fiction writer |
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* [[Kevin Gates]] (born 1986), rapper |
* [[Kevin Gates]] (born 1986), rapper |
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* [[Chad Gaudin]] (born 1983), [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] [[pitcher]] |
* [[Chad Gaudin]] (born 1983), [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] [[pitcher]] |
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* [[Tim Gautreaux]] (born 1947), author |
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* [[Randall Gay]] (born 1982), [[cornerback]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] |
* [[Randall Gay]] (born 1982), [[cornerback]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] |
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* [[Johnny Giavotella]] (born 1987), second baseman for the [[Los Angeles Angels]] |
* [[Johnny Giavotella]] (born 1987), second baseman for the [[Los Angeles Angels]] |
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* [[Webbie|Webster "Webbie" Gradney Jr.]] (born 1985), [[rapper]] |
* [[Webbie|Webster "Webbie" Gradney Jr.]] (born 1985), [[rapper]] |
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* [[Danny Granger]] (born 1983), [[small forward]] for the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] |
* [[Danny Granger]] (born 1983), [[small forward]] for the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] |
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* [[File:ToddGravesRaisingCanesMothership.png|thumb|120px|[[Todd Graves (entrepreneur)|Todd Graves]]]][[Todd Graves (entrepreneur)|Todd Graves]] (born 1972), entrepreneur and founder of [[Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers]] |
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* [[Veleka Gray]] (born 1951), actress; writer; producer |
* [[Veleka Gray]] (born 1951), actress; writer; producer |
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* [[Todd Graves (entrepreneur)|Todd Graves]] (born 1972), entrepreneur and founder of [[Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers]] |
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* [[Doug Green (Louisiana politician)|Douglas D. "Doug" Green]] (born c. 1950), politician |
* [[Doug Green (Louisiana politician)|Douglas D. "Doug" Green]] (born c. 1950), politician |
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* [[Howard Green (American football)|Howard Green]] (born 1979), [[nose tackle]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]] |
* [[Howard Green (American football)|Howard Green]] (born 1979), [[nose tackle]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]] |
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* [[Greg G. Guidry]] (born 1960), member of the [[Louisiana Supreme Court]] |
* [[Greg G. Guidry]] (born 1960), member of the [[Louisiana Supreme Court]] |
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* [[Richard Guidry]] (1949–2008), advocate of French language in Louisiana |
* [[Richard Guidry]] (1949–2008), advocate of French language in Louisiana |
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* [[Ron Guidry]] (born 1950), [[Cy Young Award]]-winning [[pitcher]] for the [[New York Yankees]] |
* [[File:Ron Guidry 1984.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Ron Guidry]]]][[Ron Guidry]] (born 1950), [[Cy Young Award]]-winning [[pitcher]] for the [[New York Yankees]] |
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* [[Brandon Guillory]] (born 1985), businessman |
* [[Brandon Guillory]] (born 1985), businessman |
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* [[Elbert Guillory]] (born 1944), politician |
* [[Elbert Guillory]] (born 1944), politician |
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* [[Bryant Gumbel]] (born 1948), television journalist |
* [[Bryant Gumbel]] (born 1948), television journalist |
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* [[Greg Gumbel]] (born 1946), [[sportscaster]] |
* [[Greg Gumbel]] (born 1946), [[sportscaster]] |
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* [[Buddy Guy]] (born 1936), [[blues music]]ian |
* [[File:Buddy Guy 2008.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Buddy Guy]]]][[Buddy Guy]] (born 1936), [[blues music]]ian |
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==H== |
==H== |
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[[File: |
[[File:Elvin Hayes 1975.jpeg|thumb|120px|[[Elvin Hayes]]]] |
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[[File:Son House.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Son House]]]] |
[[File:Son House.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Son House]]]] |
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* [[Billy Hagan (racing driver)|Billy Hagan]] (1932–2007), [[NASCAR]] owner and racer, businessman |
* [[Billy Hagan (racing driver)|Billy Hagan]] (1932–2007), [[NASCAR]] owner and racer, businessman |
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* [[Ted Haik]] (born 1945), politician |
* [[Ted Haik]] (born 1945), politician |
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* [[Jeff Hall (Louisiana politician)|Jeff Hall]] (born 1951), state representative for Rapides Parish (since 2015) |
* [[Jeff Hall (Louisiana politician)|Jeff Hall]] (born 1951), state representative for Rapides Parish (since 2015) |
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* [[Joe Hall (accordionist)|Joe Hall]], la la and Cajun musician |
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* [[Pike Hall Jr.]] (1931–1999), judge from Shreveport |
* [[Pike Hall Jr.]] (1931–1999), judge from Shreveport |
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* [[Rusty Hamer]] (1947–1990), child actor |
* [[Rusty Hamer]] (1947–1990), child actor |
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* [[Paul Hardy|Paul Jude Hardy]] (born 1942), [[state senator]], secretary of state, [[Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana|lieutenant governor]] |
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* [[Henry E. Hardtner]] (1870–1935), lumberman, [[conservation movement|conservationist]], politician, founder of [[Urania, Louisiana|Urania]] |
* [[Henry E. Hardtner]] (1870–1935), lumberman, [[conservation movement|conservationist]], politician, founder of [[Urania, Louisiana|Urania]] |
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* [[John Spencer Hardy]] (1913–2012), lieutenant general in the [[United States Air Force]] |
* [[John Spencer Hardy]] (1913–2012), lieutenant general in the [[United States Air Force]] |
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* [[Paul Hardy|Paul Jude Hardy]] (born 1942), [[state senator]], secretary of state, [[Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana|lieutenant governor]] |
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* [[Robert Harling (writer)|Robert Harling]] (born 1951), playwright, screenwriter and film director, wrote ''[[Steel Magnolias]]'' |
* [[Robert Harling (writer)|Robert Harling]] (born 1951), playwright, screenwriter and film director, wrote ''[[Steel Magnolias]]'' |
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* [[Winsor Harmon]] (born 1963), actor, ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' |
* [[Winsor Harmon]] (born 1963), actor, ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' |
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* [[Lillian Hellman]] (1905–1984), playwright and screenwriter |
* [[Lillian Hellman]] (1905–1984), playwright and screenwriter |
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* [[Devery Henderson]] (born 1982), [[wide receiver]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] |
* [[Devery Henderson]] (born 1982), [[wide receiver]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] |
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* [[Lloyd Hendrick]] (1908–1951), Shreveport lawyer and state senator for DeSoto and Caddo |
* [[Lloyd Hendrick]] (1908–1951), Shreveport lawyer and state senator for [[DeSoto Parish, Louisiana|DeSoto]] and [[Caddo Parish, Louisiana|Caddo parish]]<nowiki/>es (1940–48) |
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* [[Ellis Henican]] (born 1958), journalist, [[pundit (expert)|commentator]], talk show host |
* [[Ellis Henican]] (born 1958), journalist, [[pundit (expert)|commentator]], talk show host |
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* [[Jeff Hennessy]] |
* [[Jeff Hennessy]] (1929–2014), trampoline coach |
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* [[Leigh Hennessy]] |
* [[Leigh Hennessy]], world champion gymnast and movie stuntwoman |
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* [[Shelley Hennig]] (born 1987), actress, ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' |
* [[Shelley Hennig]] (born 1987), actress, ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' |
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* [[Charlie Hennigan]] (1935–2017), [[American football|football player]] |
* [[Charlie Hennigan]] (1935–2017), [[American football|football player]] |
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* [[Jacob Hester]] (born 1985), [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]] for the [[San Diego Chargers]] |
* [[Jacob Hester]] (born 1985), [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]] for the [[San Diego Chargers]] |
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* [[Emma Churchman Hewitt]] (1850–1921), writer, journalist |
* [[Emma Churchman Hewitt]] (1850–1921), writer, journalist |
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* [[W. W. Hicks]] (1843–1925), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Webster Parish (1900–04) |
* [[W. W. Hicks]] (1843–1925), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for [[Webster Parish, Louisiana|Webster Parish]] (1900–04) |
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* [[Andrew Higgins]] (1886–1952), [[shipbuilder]], [[industrialist]] |
* [[Andrew Higgins]] (1886–1952), [[shipbuilder]], [[industrialist]] |
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* [[Clay Higgins]] (born 1961), U.S. representative for [[Louisiana's 3rd congressional district]], beginning 2017 |
* [[Clay Higgins]] (born 1961), U.S. representative for [[Louisiana's 3rd congressional district]], beginning 2017 |
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* [[Jay F. Honeycutt]] (born 1937), former director of the [[Kennedy Space Center]] |
* [[Jay F. Honeycutt]] (born 1937), former director of the [[Kennedy Space Center]] |
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* [[Russel L. Honoré]] (born 1947), general during [[Hurricane Katrina]] relief |
* [[Russel L. Honoré]] (born 1947), general during [[Hurricane Katrina]] relief |
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* [[Dodie Horton]] |
* [[Dodie Horton]] (born 1956), state representative for [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana|Bossier Parish]], effective 2016 |
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* [[Son House]] (1902–1988), [[blues]] singer and guitarist |
* [[Son House]] (1902–1988), [[blues]] singer and guitarist |
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* [[TJ House]] (born 1989), pitcher for the [[Cleveland Indians]] |
* [[TJ House]] (born 1989), pitcher for the [[Cleveland Indians]] |
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* [[Melvin Hunt]] (born 1969), assistant coach of the [[Dallas Mavericks]] |
* [[Melvin Hunt]] (born 1969), assistant coach of the [[Dallas Mavericks]] |
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* [[Clementine Hunter]] (c. 1886–1988), [[folk artist]] |
* [[Clementine Hunter]] (c. 1886–1988), [[folk artist]] |
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* [[Jeffrey Hunter]] (1926–1969) actor |
* [[Jeffrey Hunter]] (1926–1969), actor |
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* [[Marcus Hunter]] (born 1979), politician |
* [[Marcus Hunter]] (born 1979), politician |
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* [[Carolyn Huntoon]] (born 1940), scientist |
* [[Carolyn Huntoon]] (born 1940), scientist |
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==I== |
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* [[Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville]] (1661–1706), founder of the French colony of [[Louisiana (New France)|Louisiana of New France]] |
* [[File:Portrait et signature d'Iberville.jpg|thumb|160x160px|[[Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville]]]][[Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville]] (1661–1706), founder of the French colony of [[Louisiana (New France)|Louisiana of New France]] |
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* [[Iron Eyes Cody]] (1904–1999), actor; native of [[Kaplan, Louisiana|Kaplan]] |
* [[Iron Eyes Cody]] (1904–1999), actor; native of [[Kaplan, Louisiana|Kaplan]] |
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* [[Walter Isaacson]] (born 1952), author; journalist; president and chief executive officer, [[Aspen Institute]] |
* [[Walter Isaacson]] (born 1952), author; journalist; president and chief executive officer, [[Aspen Institute]] |
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==J== |
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[[File:MahaliaJackson.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Mahalia Jackson]]]] |
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[[File:Randy Jackson crop.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Randy Jackson]]]] |
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* [[George W. Jack]] (1875–1924), federal judge |
* [[George W. Jack]] (1875–1924), federal judge |
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* [[Wellborn Jack]] (1907–1991), state representative from Caddo Parish (1940–64) |
* [[Wellborn Jack]] (1907–1991), state representative from Caddo Parish (1940–64) |
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* [[John M. Jackson]] (born 1950), actor, ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'' |
* [[John M. Jackson]] (born 1950), actor, ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'' |
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* [[Lisa P. Jackson|Lisa Jackson]] (born 1962), administrator of the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|Environmental Protection Agency]] under [[Barack Obama]] |
* [[Lisa P. Jackson|Lisa Jackson]] (born 1962), administrator of the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|Environmental Protection Agency]] under [[Barack Obama]] |
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* [[Mahalia Jackson]] (1911–1972), [[gospel music|gospel singer]] |
* [[File:MahaliaJackson.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Mahalia Jackson]]]][[Mahalia Jackson]] (1911–1972), [[gospel music|gospel singer]] |
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* [[Randy Jackson]] (born 1956), musician, entrepreneur, television personality |
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* [[Randy Jackson (Zebra)|Randy Jackson]] (born 1955), guitarist and lead singer of rock band [[Zebra (American band)|Zebra]] |
* [[Randy Jackson (Zebra)|Randy Jackson]] (born 1955), guitarist and lead singer of rock band [[Zebra (American band)|Zebra]] |
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* [[File:Randy Jackson crop.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Randy Jackson]]]][[Randy Jackson]] (born 1956), musician, entrepreneur, television personality |
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* [[Tyson Jackson]] (born 1986), [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Atlanta Falcons]] |
* [[Tyson Jackson]] (born 1986), [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Atlanta Falcons]] |
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* [[Brandon Jacobs]] (born 1982), [[running back]] for the [[New York Giants]] |
* [[Brandon Jacobs]] (born 1982), [[running back]] for the [[New York Giants]] |
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* [[Antawn Jamison]] (born 1976), NBA player for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] |
* [[Antawn Jamison]] (born 1976), NBA player for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] |
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* [[Rajarsi Janakananda]] (1892–1955), former president of the [[Self-Realization Fellowship]] |
* [[Rajarsi Janakananda]] (1892–1955), former president of the [[Self-Realization Fellowship]] |
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* [[JayDaYoungan]] ( |
* [[JayDaYoungan]] (1998–2022), rapper |
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* [[Lemuel Jeanpierre]] (born 1987), center for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] |
* [[Lemuel Jeanpierre]] (born 1987), center for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] |
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* [[Patrick O. Jefferson]] (born 1968), state representative for Bienville, Claiborne, and Lincoln parishes (since 2012); lawyer in Arcadia |
* [[Patrick O. Jefferson]] (born 1968), state representative for Bienville, Claiborne, and Lincoln parishes (since 2012); lawyer in Arcadia |
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* [[Eddie Jemison]] (born 1963), actor, ''[[Hung (TV series)|Hung]]'', ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'', and ''[[Ocean's Eleven (2001 film)|Ocean's Eleven]]'' and its sequels |
* [[Eddie Jemison]] (born 1963), actor, ''[[Hung (TV series)|Hung]]'', ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'', and ''[[Ocean's Eleven (2001 film)|Ocean's Eleven]]'' and its sequels |
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* [[File:T. J. Jemison, 1983.jpg|thumb|158x158px|[[T. J. Jemison]]]][[T. J. Jemison]] (1918–2013), clergyman and organizer of the [[Baton Rouge bus boycott]] |
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* [[Faith Jenkins]] (born 20th century), attorney, legal commentator, [[Miss Louisiana]] 2000 |
* [[Faith Jenkins]] (born 20th century), attorney, legal commentator, [[Miss Louisiana]] 2000 |
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* [[Mykel Shannon Jenkins]] (born 1969), actor, ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' |
* [[Mykel Shannon Jenkins]] (born 1969), actor, ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' |
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* [[Bill Johnson (double-bassist)|Bill Johnson]] (1872–1972), jazz musician |
* [[Bill Johnson (double-bassist)|Bill Johnson]] (1872–1972), jazz musician |
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* [[Damaris Johnson]] (born 1989), [[wide receiver]] and [[punt returner]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
* [[Damaris Johnson]] (born 1989), [[wide receiver]] and [[punt returner]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
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* [[File:Bastrop High School (Louisiana) yearbook, "The Ram 1978", page 170 (cropped to Dan Johnson).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Dan Johnson (Kentucky politician)|Dan Johnson]]]]{{annotated link|Dan Johnson (Kentucky politician)|Dan Johnson}}<ref name="2000-08-03 Min-U-Script">{{cite interview |last=Johnson |first=Dan |interviewer=Bernard Leachman |title=Danny Johnson sworn statement - 8/3/2000 - in church fire insurance suit |date=2000-08-03 |publisher=Briditte Benedetti |location=[[Louisville, Kentucky]] |pages=1–167 |url=http://longcon.kycir.org/resources/sworn-statement-church-fire-insurance-suit/ |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024040757/http://longcon.kycir.org/resources/sworn-statement-church-fire-insurance-suit/ |archive-date=2018-10-24 |access-date=2023-12-13 |via=[[Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting]]}}</ref> |
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* [[Mike Johnson (Louisiana politician)|Mike Johnson]] (born 1972), U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017; former state representative and constitutional attorney from Bossier Parish |
* [[Mike Johnson (Louisiana politician)|Mike Johnson]] (born 1972), U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017; former state representative and constitutional attorney from Bossier Parish |
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* [[Quinn Johnson]] (born 1986), [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]] |
* [[Quinn Johnson]] (born 1986), [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]] |
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* [[J. Bennett Johnston|John Bennett Johnston Jr.]] (born 1932), [[U.S. Senator]] (1972–97); [[lobbyist]] (since 1997); [[state senator]] (1968–72); [[Louisiana House of Representatives|state representative]] (1964–68) |
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* [[Toya Johnson]] (born 1983), actress |
* [[Toya Johnson]] (born 1983), actress |
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* [[J. Bennett Johnston|John Bennett Johnston Jr.]] (born 1932), [[U.S. Senator]] (1972–97); [[lobbyist]] (since 1997); [[state senator]] (1968–72); [[Louisiana House of Representatives|state representative]] (1964–68) |
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* [[File:Charlie Joiner.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Charlie Joiner]]]][[Charlie Joiner]] (born 1947), former NFL wide receiver, member of the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] |
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* [[Bert Jones]] (born 1951), football quarterback, [[Louisiana State Tigers football|LSU]] and NFL's [[History of the Indianapolis Colts|Baltimore Colts]] |
* [[Bert Jones]] (born 1951), football quarterback, [[Louisiana State Tigers football|LSU]] and NFL's [[History of the Indianapolis Colts|Baltimore Colts]] |
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* [[Chad Jones (American football)|Chad Jones]] (born 1988), [[safety (American football position)|safety]] for the [[New York Giants]] |
* [[Chad Jones (American football)|Chad Jones]] (born 1988), [[safety (American football position)|safety]] for the [[New York Giants]] |
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==L== |
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[[File:Jared Leto, San Diego Comic Con 2016 (2) (cropped).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jared Leto]]]] |
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[[File:Lil Wayne.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Lil Wayne]]]] |
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* [[John LaBruzzo]] (born 1970), politician |
* [[John LaBruzzo]] (born 1970), politician |
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* [[Eddie Lacy]] (born 1990), [[running back]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]] |
* [[Eddie Lacy]] (born 1990), [[running back]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]] |
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* [[Ed Lafitte]] (1886–1971), baseball player |
* [[Ed Lafitte]] (1886–1971), baseball player |
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* [[Jean Lafitte]] (c. 1780 – c. 1826), [[blacksmith]]; [[pirate]] |
* [[Jean Lafitte]] (c. 1780 – c. 1826), [[blacksmith]]; [[pirate]] |
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* [[David LaFleur]] (born 1974), former NFL player |
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* [[Eric LaFleur]] (born 1964), attorney and politician |
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* [[Greg LaFleur]] (born 1958), former NFL player |
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* [[Joseph Verbis Lafleur]] (1912–1944), Roman Catholic priest of the Military Ordinariate of the United States during World War II |
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* [[Vanessa Caston LaFleur]], attorney and politician |
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* [[Juan LaFonta]] (born 1972), former state representative for Orleans Parish and New Orleans lawyer |
* [[Juan LaFonta]] (born 1972), former state representative for Orleans Parish and New Orleans lawyer |
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* [[Papa Jack Laine]] (1873–1966), bandleader |
* [[Papa Jack Laine]] (1873–1966), bandleader |
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* [[Maxie Lambright]] (1924–1980), football coach |
* [[Maxie Lambright]] (1924–1980), football coach |
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* [[Dorothy Lamour]] (1914–1996), actress |
* [[Dorothy Lamour]] (1914–1996), actress |
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* [[Julius Lamperez]] (1920–1999), musician |
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* [[Katherine LaNasa]] (born 1966), actress, ''[[Judging Amy]]'' |
* [[Katherine LaNasa]] (born 1966), actress, ''[[Judging Amy]]'' |
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* [[Bennett Landreneau]] (born 1947), Major General in the Army National Guard, and Adjutant General of Louisiana, 1997–2011 |
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* [[Mary Landrieu]] (born 1955), [[United States Senate|US Senator]] |
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* [[File:Mary Landrieu Senate portrait.jpg|thumb|152x152px|[[Mary Landrieu]]]][[Mary Landrieu]] (born 1955), [[United States Senate|US Senator]] |
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* [[Mitch Landrieu]] (born 1960), politician |
* [[Mitch Landrieu]] (born 1960), politician |
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* [[Moon Landrieu]] (born 1930), judge, politician |
* [[Moon Landrieu]] (born 1930), judge, politician |
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* [[Ali Landry]] (born 1973), actress; model; [[Miss USA]] (1996) |
* [[File:Ali Landry.jpg|thumb|146x146px|[[Ali Landry]]]][[Ali Landry]] (born 1973), actress; model; [[Miss USA]] (1996) |
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* [[Jarvis Landry]] (born 1992), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Miami Dolphins]] |
* [[Jarvis Landry]] (born 1992), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Miami Dolphins]] |
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* [[Jeff Landry]] (born 1970), politician |
* [[Jeff Landry]] (born 1970), politician |
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* [[Marie Laveau]] (c 1794 – c. 1881), [[Louisiana Voodoo|Voodoo]] priestess |
* [[Marie Laveau]] (c 1794 – c. 1881), [[Louisiana Voodoo|Voodoo]] priestess |
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* [[Theodore K. Lawless]] (1892–1971), dermatologist, medical researcher, and philanthropist |
* [[Theodore K. Lawless]] (1892–1971), dermatologist, medical researcher, and philanthropist |
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* [[Ladislas Lazaro]] (1872-1927), politician |
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* [[Claude "Buddy" Leach]] (born 1934), politician; businessman |
* [[Claude "Buddy" Leach]] (born 1934), politician; businessman |
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* [[Lead Belly]] (1885–1949), musician |
* [[File:Huddie Ledbetter (Leadbelly) taken by Alan Lomax.jpg|thumb|148x148px|[[Lead Belly]]]][[Lead Belly]] (1885–1949), musician |
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* [[Ronald Leary]] (born 1989), [[guard (American and Canadian football)|guard]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] |
* [[Ronald Leary]] (born 1989), [[guard (American and Canadian football)|guard]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] |
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* [[Dudley J. LeBlanc]] (1894–1971), politician; businessman; made a fortune in the [[patent medicine]] [[Hadacol]] |
* [[Dudley J. LeBlanc]] (1894–1971), politician; businessman; made a fortune in the [[patent medicine]] [[Hadacol]] |
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* [[Fred S. LeBlanc]] |
* [[Fred S. LeBlanc]] (1897–1969), politician |
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* [[Samuel A. LeBlanc I]] (1886–1955), lawyer; state representative; state court judge; grandfather of [[Sam A. LeBlanc III]] |
* [[Samuel A. LeBlanc I]] (1886–1955), lawyer; state representative; state court judge; grandfather of [[Sam A. LeBlanc III]] |
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* [[Conway LeBleu (Louisiana politician)|Conway LeBleu]] (1918–2007), state representative for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes, 1964–88 |
* [[Conway LeBleu (Louisiana politician)|Conway LeBleu]] (1918–2007), state representative for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes, 1964–88 |
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* [[Richard Leche]] (1898–1965), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
* [[Richard Leche]] (1898–1965), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
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* [[File:RosieLedet2004.jpg|thumb|158x158px|[[Rosie Ledet]]]][[Rosie Ledet]] (born 1971), musician |
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* [[Joseph E. LeDoux]] (born 1949), [[neuroscientist]] |
* [[Joseph E. LeDoux]] (born 1949), [[neuroscientist]] |
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* [[David Lee (Baltimore Colts)|David Lee]] (born 1943), football player |
* [[David Lee (Baltimore Colts)|David Lee]] (born 1943), football player |
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* [[Rory Lee]] (born 1949), president of [[Louisiana College]] (1997–2004) |
* [[Rory Lee]] (born 1949), president of [[Louisiana College]] (1997–2004) |
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* [[Keith Lehr]] (born 1963), two-time [[World Series of Poker bracelet]] winner, born and resides in Bossier City |
* [[Keith Lehr]] (born 1963), two-time [[World Series of Poker bracelet]] winner, born and resides in Bossier City |
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* [[Iry LeJeune]] (1928–1955), musician |
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* [[John A. Lejeune]] (1867–1942), [[United States Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] general |
* [[John A. Lejeune]] (1867–1942), [[United States Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] general |
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* [[Don Lemon]] (born 1966), journalist and television anchor; host of ''[[CNN Newsroom]]'' |
* [[File:Don Lemon Portrait 2018.jpg|thumb|159x159px|[[Don Lemon]]]][[Don Lemon]] (born 1966), journalist and television anchor; host of ''[[CNN Newsroom]]'' |
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* [[Elmore Leonard]] (1925–2013), crime and western novelist; born in New Orleans |
* [[Elmore Leonard]] (1925–2013), crime and western novelist; born in New Orleans |
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* [[Jim Leslie (Louisiana)|Jim Leslie]] (1937–1976), journalist; advertising executive; assassinated in Baton Rouge |
* [[Jim Leslie (Louisiana)|Jim Leslie]] (1937–1976), journalist; advertising executive; assassinated in Baton Rouge |
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* [[Jared Leto]] (born 1971), actor; lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band [[Thirty Seconds to Mars]] |
* [[File:Jared Leto, San Diego Comic Con 2016 (2) (cropped).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jared Leto]]]][[Jared Leto]] (born 1971), actor; lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band [[Thirty Seconds to Mars]] |
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* [[Shannon Leto]] (born 1970), drummer of the alternative rock band [[Thirty Seconds to Mars]], occasional actor |
* [[Shannon Leto]] (born 1970), drummer of the alternative rock band [[Thirty Seconds to Mars]], occasional actor |
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* [[Zachary Levi]] (born 1980), actor, ''[[Less than Perfect]]'', ''[[Chuck (TV series)|Chuck]]'' |
* [[Zachary Levi]] (born 1980), actor, ''[[Less than Perfect]]'', ''[[Chuck (TV series)|Chuck]]'' |
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* [[Jerry Lee Lewis]] ( |
* [[Jerry Lee Lewis]] (1935–2022), musician |
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* [[Keenan Lewis]] (born 1986), [[cornerback]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] |
* [[Keenan Lewis]] (born 1986), [[cornerback]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] |
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* [[Michael Lewis (author)|Michael Lewis]] (born 1960), author; [[business journalism|financial journalist]]; ''[[Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game|Moneyball]]'', ''[[The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game|The Blind Side]]'' |
* [[Michael Lewis (author)|Michael Lewis]] (born 1960), author; [[business journalism|financial journalist]]; ''[[Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game|Moneyball]]'', ''[[The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game|The Blind Side]]'' |
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* [[Patrick Lewis]] (born 1991), [[Center (gridiron football)|center]] for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] |
* [[Patrick Lewis]] (born 1991), [[Center (gridiron football)|center]] for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] |
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* [[Rashard Lewis]] (born 1979), [[forward (basketball)|forward]] for the [[Orlando Magic]] |
* [[Rashard Lewis]] (born 1979), [[forward (basketball)|forward]] for the [[Orlando Magic]] |
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* [[Lil Wayne]] (born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.), rapper |
* [[File:Lil Wayne in Concert.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Lil Wayne]]]][[Lil Wayne]] (born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.), rapper |
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* [[Coleman Lindsey]] (1892–1968), politician |
* [[Coleman Lindsey]] (1892–1968), politician |
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* [[Meghan Linsey]] (born 1985), musician, singer/songwriter, and contestant on ''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]'' [[The Voice (U.S. season 8)|season 8]] |
* [[Meghan Linsey]] (born 1985), musician, singer/songwriter, and contestant on ''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]'' [[The Voice (U.S. season 8)|season 8]] |
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* [[F. A. Little Jr.]] (born 1936), judge of the [[United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana]] |
* [[F. A. Little Jr.]] (born 1936), judge of the [[United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana]] |
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* [[Little Walter]] (1930–1968), [[blues]] harmonica player |
* [[Little Walter]] (1930–1968), [[blues]] harmonica player |
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* [[Lloyd (singer)|Lloyd Harlin Polite]] (born 1986), [[R&B]] singer |
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* [[Nate Livings]] (born 1982), [[Guard (American football)|guard]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] |
* [[Nate Livings]] (born 1982), [[Guard (American football)|guard]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] |
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* [[Bob Livingston]] (born 1943), [[Member of Congress]] (1977–99) |
* [[Bob Livingston]] (born 1943), [[Member of Congress]] (1977–99) |
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* [[Lloyd (singer)|Lloyd]] (born 1986), [[contemporary R&B]] and [[hip hop]] artist |
* [[Lloyd (singer)|Lloyd]] (born 1986), [[contemporary R&B]] and [[hip hop]] artist |
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* [[Bennie Logan]] (born 1989), [[nose tackle]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
* [[Bennie Logan]] (born 1989), [[nose tackle]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
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* [[Earl Long|Earl Kemp Long]] (1895–1960), [[Governor of Louisiana]] (1939–40, 1948–52 and 1956–60) |
* [[File:Earl Long portrait.jpg|thumb|160x160px|[[Earl Long]]]][[Earl Long|Earl Kemp Long]] (1895–1960), [[Governor of Louisiana]] (1939–40, 1948–52 and 1956–60) |
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* [[George S. Long]] (1883–1958), [[United States House of Representatives|US Representative]] |
* [[George S. Long]] (1883–1958), [[United States House of Representatives|US Representative]] |
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* [[Gerald Long]] (born 1944), Republican state senator from [[Natchitoches, Louisiana|Natchitoches]]; only elected Republican official of the [[Long family]] |
* [[Gerald Long]] (born 1944), Republican state senator from [[Natchitoches, Louisiana|Natchitoches]]; only elected Republican official of the [[Long family]] |
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* [[Huey Long|Huey Pierce Long Jr.]] (1893–1935), [[Governor of Louisiana]]; [[United States Senate|US Senator]] |
* [[File:Huey Long (cropped 2).jpg|thumb|160x160px|[[Huey Long]]]][[Huey Long|Huey Pierce Long Jr.]] (1893–1935), [[Governor of Louisiana]]; [[United States Senate|US Senator]] |
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* [[Jimmy D. Long]] (1931–2016), politician |
* [[Jimmy D. Long]] (1931–2016), politician |
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* [[Russell Long]] (1918–2003), [[United States Senate|US Senator]] |
* [[Russell Long]] (1918–2003), [[United States Senate|US Senator]] |
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* [[Speedy O. Long]] (1928–2006), [[United States House of Representatives|US Representative]]; [[district attorney]] from [[La Salle Parish]] |
* [[Speedy O. Long]] (1928–2006), [[United States House of Representatives|US Representative]]; [[district attorney]] from [[La Salle Parish]] |
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* [[Professor Longhair]] (1918–1980), musician |
* [[File:New Orleans Jazz Fest 1975 - Jambalaya - Fess.jpg|thumb|179x179px|[[Professor Longhair]]]][[Professor Longhair]] (1918–1980), musician |
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* [[John L. Loos]] (1918–2011), historian |
* [[John L. Loos]] (1918–2011), historian |
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* [[Joseph Lopinto]] (born c. 1976), [[Louisiana State Legislature|state representative]] from [[Jefferson Parish, Louisiana|Jefferson Parish]] |
* [[Joseph Lopinto]] (born c. 1976), [[Louisiana State Legislature|state representative]] from [[Jefferson Parish, Louisiana|Jefferson Parish]] |
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* [[Lance Louis]] (born 1985), [[offensive guard]] for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] |
* [[Lance Louis]] (born 1985), [[offensive guard]] for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] |
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* [[Aaron Loup]] (born 1987), relief pitcher for the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] |
* [[Aaron Loup]] (born 1987), relief pitcher for the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] |
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* [[Fred L. Lowery]] (born 1943), clergyman; author |
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* [[Bobby Lowther]] (1923–2015), only two-sport (basketball and track and field) All-American at [[Louisiana State University]] (1946) |
* [[Bobby Lowther]] (1923–2015), only two-sport (basketball and track and field) All-American at [[Louisiana State University]] (1946) |
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* [[Cornelius Lucas]] (born 1991), offensive tackle for the [[Detroit Lions]] |
* [[Cornelius Lucas]] (born 1991), offensive tackle for the [[Detroit Lions]] |
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==M== |
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[[File:Karl Malone 1988-89.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Karl Malone]]]] |
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[[File:Eli Manning 2019 crop.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Eli Manning]]]] |
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[[File:Peyton Manning (51665689271).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Peyton Manning]]]] |
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[[File:2022-12-22 ALBA Berlin gegen Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. (EuroLeague 2022-23) by Sandro Halank–075.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jarell Martin]]]] |
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* [[Sherman Q. Mack]] (born 1972), politician |
* [[Sherman Q. Mack]] (born 1972), politician |
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* [[Anthony Mackie]] (born 1979), actor, ''[[Million Dollar Baby]]'', ''[[The Hurt Locker]]'', ''[[Captain America: The Winter Soldier|Captain America]]'' |
* [[Anthony Mackie]] (born 1979), actor, ''[[Million Dollar Baby]]'', ''[[The Hurt Locker]]'', ''[[Captain America: The Winter Soldier|Captain America]]'' |
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* [[John Maginnis (Louisiana political writer)|John Maginnis]] (1948–2014), journalist; author |
* [[John Maginnis (Louisiana political writer)|John Maginnis]] (1948–2014), journalist; author |
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* [[Mikie Mahtook]] (born 1989), outfielder for the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] |
* [[Mikie Mahtook]] (born 1989), outfielder for the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] |
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* [[Karl Malone]] (born 1963), [[Basketball Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] basketball player, mainly with the [[Utah Jazz]] |
* [[File:Karl Malone 1988-89.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Karl Malone]]]][[Karl Malone]] (born 1963), [[Basketball Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] basketball player, mainly with the [[Utah Jazz]] |
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* [[Jeff Mangum]] (born 1970), musician; founder of [[Neutral Milk Hotel]] |
* [[Jeff Mangum]] (born 1970), musician; founder of [[Neutral Milk Hotel]] |
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* [[Robert Mann (Louisiana historian)|Robert "Bob" Mann]] (born 1958), journalist, historian |
* [[Robert Mann (Louisiana historian)|Robert "Bob" Mann]] (born 1958), journalist, historian |
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* [[Archie Manning]] (born 1949), former [[New Orleans Saints]] [[quarterback]]; father of Eli, Cooper and Peyton |
* [[Archie Manning]] (born 1949), former [[New Orleans Saints]] [[quarterback]]; father of Eli, Cooper and Peyton |
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* [[Cooper Manning]] (born 1974), television personality; brother of Eli and Peyton |
* [[Cooper Manning]] (born 1974), television personality; brother of Eli and Peyton |
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* [[Eli Manning]] (born 1981), [[New York Giants]] [[quarterback]]; son of [[Archie Manning]]; brother of Peyton and Cooper |
* [[File:Eli Manning.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Eli Manning]]]][[Eli Manning]] (born 1981), [[New York Giants]] [[quarterback]]; son of [[Archie Manning]]; brother of Peyton and Cooper |
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* [[Peyton Manning]] (born 1976), retired [[Denver Broncos]] [[quarterback]]; son of [[Archie Manning]]; brother of Eli and Cooper |
* [[File:Peyton Manning passing.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Peyton Manning]]]][[Peyton Manning]] (born 1976), retired [[Denver Broncos]] [[quarterback]]; son of [[Archie Manning]]; brother of Eli and Cooper |
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* [[Tommy Manzella]] (born 1983), [[shortstop]] for the [[Colorado Rockies]] |
* [[Tommy Manzella]] (born 1983), [[shortstop]] for the [[Colorado Rockies]] |
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* [[Pete Maravich|"Pistol" Pete Maravich]] (1947–1988), basketball player, [[Louisiana State Tigers men's basketball|LSU]] and [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] [[Basketball Hall of Fame|Hall of Famer]] |
* [[Pete Maravich|"Pistol" Pete Maravich]] (1947–1988), basketball player, [[Louisiana State Tigers men's basketball|LSU]] and [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] [[Basketball Hall of Fame|Hall of Famer]] |
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* [[Paul Mares]] (1900–1949), musician |
* [[Paul Mares]] (1900–1949), musician |
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* [[Anna Margaret]] (born 1996), singer |
* [[Anna Margaret]] (born 1996), singer |
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* [[Angélica María]] (born 1944), Mexican actress and singer |
* [[File:Angélica María en Mi héroe (1965).jpg|thumb|161x161px|[[Angélica María]]]][[Angélica María]] (born 1944), Mexican actress and singer |
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* [[Robert M. Marionneaux]] (born 1968), politician |
* [[Robert M. Marionneaux]] (born 1968), politician |
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* [[Branford Marsalis]] (born 1960), musician |
* [[Branford Marsalis]] (born 1960), musician |
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* [[Delfeayo Marsalis]] (born 1965), trombonist |
|||
* [[Ellis Marsalis Jr.]] (1934–2020), musician; educator |
* [[Ellis Marsalis Jr.]] (1934–2020), musician; educator |
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* [[Ellis Marsalis Sr.]] (1908–2004), poultry farmer; jazz musician; hotelier; [[civil rights activist]] |
* [[Ellis Marsalis Sr.]] (1908–2004), poultry farmer; jazz musician; hotelier; [[civil rights activist]] |
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* [[ |
* [[Jason Marsalis]] (born 1977), percussionist |
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* [[File:Wynton Marsalis Lyon 2016.jpg|thumb|171x171px|[[Wynton Marsalis]]]][[Wynton Marsalis]] (born 1961), musician |
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* [[Leonard Marshall]] (born 1961), former [[defensive end]], primarily for the [[New York Giants]] |
* [[Leonard Marshall]] (born 1961), former [[defensive end]], primarily for the [[New York Giants]] |
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* [[Samuel W. Martien]] (1854–1946), [[Planter (American South)|planter]]; politician |
* [[Samuel W. Martien]] (1854–1946), [[Planter (American South)|planter]]; politician |
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* [[Jarell Martin]] (born 1994), basketball player for [[Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
* [[File:2022-12-22 ALBA Berlin gegen Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. (EuroLeague 2022-23) by Sandro Halank–075.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jarell Martin]]]][[Jarell Martin]] (born 1994), basketball player for [[Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
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* [[Danny Martiny]] (born 1951), politician |
* [[Danny Martiny]] (born 1951), politician |
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* [[Rod Masterson]] (1945–2013), actor |
* [[Rod Masterson]] (1945–2013), actor |
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* [[Jack McFarland (Louisiana politician)|Jack McFarland]] (born 1969), state representative from Winn Parish, effective 2016 |
* [[Jack McFarland (Louisiana politician)|Jack McFarland]] (born 1969), state representative from Winn Parish, effective 2016 |
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* [[Eugene McGehee]] (1928–2014), state legislator; judge; from East Baton Rouge Parish |
* [[Eugene McGehee]] (1928–2014), state legislator; judge; from East Baton Rouge Parish |
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* [[Tim McGraw]] (born 1967), country musician; actor |
* [[File:Tim McGraw October 24 2015.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Tim McGraw]]]][[Tim McGraw]] (born 1967), country musician; actor |
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* [[John McKeithen]] (1918–1999), [[Governor of Louisiana]] (1964–72) |
* [[John McKeithen]] (1918–1999), [[Governor of Louisiana]] (1964–72) |
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* [[W. Fox McKeithen]] (1946–2005), Louisiana secretary of state (1988–2005) |
* [[W. Fox McKeithen]] (1946–2005), Louisiana secretary of state (1988–2005) |
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* [[Gil Meche]] (born 1978), [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] pitcher |
* [[Gil Meche]] (born 1978), [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] pitcher |
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* [[Leon C. Megginson]] (1921–2010), LSU professor noted for his clarifying statements about [[Darwinism]] |
* [[Leon C. Megginson]] (1921–2010), LSU professor noted for his clarifying statements about [[Darwinism]] |
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* [[D. L. Menard]] (1932–2017), [[Cajun music]]ian from [[Erath, Louisiana|Erath]] |
* [[File:DLMenard (cropped).jpg|thumb|156x156px|[[D. L. Menard|D.L. Menard]]]][[D. L. Menard]] (1932–2017), [[Cajun music]]ian from [[Erath, Louisiana|Erath]] |
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* [[Adah Isaacs Menken]] (1835–1868), actress |
* [[Adah Isaacs Menken]] (1835–1868), actress |
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* [[Emile Meyer]] (1910–1987), actor |
* [[Emile Meyer]] (1910–1987), actor |
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* [[Lizzie Miles]] (1895–1963), singer |
* [[Lizzie Miles]] (1895–1963), singer |
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* [[Wade Miley]] (born 1986), relief pitcher for the [[Houston Astros]] |
* [[Wade Miley]] (born 1986), relief pitcher for the [[Houston Astros]] |
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* [[Larry Miller (accordionist)|Larry Miller]] (born 1936), musician and accordion maker |
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* [[Roderick Miller (politician)|Roderick Miller]] (1924–2005), politician; lawyer |
* [[Roderick Miller (politician)|Roderick Miller]] (1924–2005), politician; lawyer |
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* Percy "[[Master P]]" Miller (born 1967), musician; actor; record producer; [[sportsperson|athlete]] |
* [[File:Master p-02.jpg|thumb|120x120px|[[Master P]]]]Percy "[[Master P]]" Miller (born 1967), musician; actor; record producer; [[sportsperson|athlete]] |
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* [[Fred Mills (Louisiana politician)|Fred H. Mills Jr.]] (born 1955), politician, pharmacist, banker |
* [[Fred Mills (Louisiana politician)|Fred H. Mills Jr.]] (born 1955), politician, pharmacist, banker |
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* [[Jordan Mills]] (born 1990), offensive tackle for the [[Chicago Bears]] |
* [[Jordan Mills]] (born 1990), offensive tackle for the [[Chicago Bears]] |
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* [[Newt V. Mills]] (1899–1996), U.S. representative |
* [[Newt V. Mills]] (1899–1996), U.S. representative |
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* [[Paul Millsap]] (born 1985), [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] for the [[Utah Jazz]] |
* [[Paul Millsap]] (born 1985), [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] for the [[Utah Jazz]] |
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* [[Alexander Milne (entrepreneur)|Alexander Milne]] (1742–1838), businessman; [[slave trade]]r; philanthropist |
* [[Alexander Milne (entrepreneur)|Alexander Milne]] (1742–1838), businessman; [[History of slavery|slave trade]]r; philanthropist |
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* [[Barkevious Mingo]] (born 1990), outside linebacker for the [[New England Patriots]] |
* [[Barkevious Mingo]] (born 1990), outside linebacker for the [[New England Patriots]] |
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* [[H. Lane Mitchell]] (1895–1978), Shreveport commissioner of public works (1934–68) |
* [[H. Lane Mitchell]] (1895–1978), Shreveport commissioner of public works (1934–68) |
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* [[Garrett Morris]] (born 1937), actor and comedian, ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' |
* [[Garrett Morris]] (born 1937), actor and comedian, ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' |
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* [[Isaac Edward Morse]] (1809–1866), [[Attorney General of Louisiana]]; US [[Member of Congress]]<ref name="Marquis 1607–1896">{{cite book | title = Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607–1896 | publisher = Marquis Who's Who | location=Chicago | year = 1963}}</ref> |
* [[Isaac Edward Morse]] (1809–1866), [[Attorney General of Louisiana]]; US [[Member of Congress]]<ref name="Marquis 1607–1896">{{cite book | title = Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607–1896 | publisher = Marquis Who's Who | location=Chicago | year = 1963}}</ref> |
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* [[Jelly Roll Morton]] (1890–1941), musician; composer; self-proclaimed "inventor of [[jazz]]" |
* [[File:Jelly Roll Morton (c. 1927).jpg|thumb|168x168px|[[Jelly Roll Morton]]]][[Jelly Roll Morton]] (1890–1941), musician; composer; self-proclaimed "inventor of [[jazz]]" |
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* [[Alicia Morton]] (born 1987), actress |
* [[Alicia Morton]] (born 1987), actress |
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* [[Alexander Mouton]] (1804–1885), Governor; [[United States Senator]] |
* [[Alexander Mouton]] (1804–1885), Governor; [[United States Senator]] |
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==N== |
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* [[Ray Nagin]] (born 1956), [[mayor of New Orleans]] during [[Hurricane Katrina]]; convicted felon |
* [[Ray Nagin]] (born 1956), [[mayor of New Orleans]] during [[Hurricane Katrina]]; convicted felon |
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* [[ |
* [[Kevin Naquin]], Cajun accordionist |
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* [[Oliver F. Naquin]] (1904–1989), [[United States Navy]] admiral |
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* [[Edward F. Neild]] (1884–1955), architect; from Shreveport |
* [[Edward F. Neild]] (1884–1955), architect; from Shreveport |
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* [[Ed Nelson]] (1928–2014), actor, ''[[Peyton Place (TV series)|Peyton Place]]'' |
* [[Ed Nelson]] (1928–2014), actor, ''[[Peyton Place (TV series)|Peyton Place]]'' |
||
* [[Aaron Neville]] (born 1941), singer |
* [[File:Aaron Neville.jpg|thumb|214x214px|[[Aaron Neville]]]][[Aaron Neville]] (born 1941), singer |
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* [[Arthel Neville]] (born 1962), anchor for [[Fox News]] |
* [[Arthel Neville]] (born 1962), anchor for [[Fox News]] |
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* [[Drake Nevis]] (born 1989), [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] |
* [[Drake Nevis]] (born 1989), [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] |
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* [[Josephine Louise Newcomb]] (1816–1901), philanthropist ([[Newcomb College]]) |
* [[Josephine Louise Newcomb]] (1816–1901), philanthropist ([[Newcomb College]]) |
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* [[Jimmy C. Newman]] (1927–2014), musician |
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*[[Malik Newman]] (born 1997), basketball player in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
*[[Malik Newman]] (born 1997), basketball player in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
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* [[Randy Newman]] (born 1943), singer-songwriter; pianist |
* [[File:RandyNewman1975.jpg|thumb|181x181px|[[Randy Newman]]]][[Randy Newman]] (born 1943), singer-songwriter; pianist |
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* [[Francis T. Nicholls]] (1834–1912), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
* [[Francis T. Nicholls]] (1834–1912), [[Governor of Louisiana]] |
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* [[Lance E. Nichols]] (born 1955), actor, ''[[Treme (TV series)|Treme]]'' |
* [[Lance E. Nichols]] (born 1955), actor, ''[[Treme (TV series)|Treme]]'' |
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* J. Kelly Nix (born 1934), politician; businessman |
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* [[Taurean Nixon]] (born 1991), [[cornerback]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] |
* [[Taurean Nixon]] (born 1991), [[cornerback]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] |
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* [[James A. Noe]] (1890–1976), [[Governor of Louisiana]] (for five months in 1936); oil driller; broadcaster |
* [[James A. Noe]] (1890–1976), [[Governor of Louisiana]] (for five months in 1936); oil driller; broadcaster |
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* [[Aaron Nola]] (born 1993), MLB All Star baseball pitcher |
* [[Aaron Nola]] (born 1993), MLB All Star baseball pitcher |
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* [[William Norris III|William Wiley Norris III]] (1936–2016), city, district, and circuit court judge from West Monroe |
* [[William Norris III|William Wiley Norris III]] (1936–2016), city, district, and circuit court judge from West Monroe |
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* [[Solomon Northrup]] (1807–1863), abolitionist |
* [[File:Solomon Northup engraving c1853.jpg|thumb|160x160px|[[Solomon Northup]]]][[Solomon Northrup]] (1807–1863), abolitionist |
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* [[Alcide Nunez]] (1884–1934), musician |
* [[Alcide Nunez]] (1884–1934), musician |
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* [[Samuel B. Nunez Jr.]] (1930–2012), politician |
* [[Samuel B. Nunez Jr.]] (1930–2012), politician |
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==O== |
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[[File:Frank Ocean Coachella 2012 3.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Frank Ocean]]]] |
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[[File:MelOttGoudeycard.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Mel Ott]]]] |
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* [[Prentiss Oakley]] (1905–1957), Bienville Parish [[sheriff]] (1940–52); in posse that ambushed [[Bonnie and Clyde]] in 1934 |
* [[Prentiss Oakley]] (1905–1957), Bienville Parish [[sheriff]] (1940–52); in posse that ambushed [[Bonnie and Clyde]] in 1934 |
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* [[Frank Ocean]] (born 1987), Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer |
* [[File:Frank Ocean Coachella 2012 3.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Frank Ocean]]]][[Frank Ocean]] (born 1987), Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer |
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* [[Alton Ochsner]] (1896–1981), surgeon; [[medical research]]er |
* [[Alton Ochsner]] (1896–1981), surgeon; [[medical research]]er |
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* [[Bob Odom]] (1935–2014), state agriculture commissioner (1980–2008); longest-serving individual in that office |
* [[Bob Odom]] (1935–2014), state agriculture commissioner (1980–2008); longest-serving individual in that office |
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* [[Michael O'Keefe (Louisiana politician)|Michael H. O'Keefe]] (1931–2021), politician; convicted felon |
* [[Michael O'Keefe (Louisiana politician)|Michael H. O'Keefe]] (1931–2021), politician; convicted felon |
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* [[Henry Warren Ogden]] (1842–1905), politician |
* [[Henry Warren Ogden]] (1842–1905), politician |
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* [[Shaquille O'Neal]] |
* [[File:Shaq free throw.jpg|thumb|159x159px|[[Shaquille O'Neal]]]][[Shaquille O'Neal]] (born 1972), former [[Louisiana State Tigers men's basketball|LSU]] and [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player, [[Basketball Hall of Fame]]r |
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* [[Joe "King" Oliver]] (1885–1938), [[jazz]] musician |
* [[Joe "King" Oliver]] (1885–1938), [[jazz]] musician |
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* [[Virgil Orr]] (1923–2021), [[Louisiana State Legislature|state representative]]; vice president, [[Louisiana Tech University]] |
* [[Virgil Orr]] (1923–2021), [[Louisiana State Legislature|state representative]]; vice president, [[Louisiana Tech University]] |
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* [[Kenneth Osterberger]] (1930–2016), state senator from East Baton Rouge Parish, 1972 to 1992; former opponent of [[David Duke]] |
* [[Kenneth Osterberger]] (1930–2016), state senator from East Baton Rouge Parish, 1972 to 1992; former opponent of [[David Duke]] |
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* [[Lee Harvey Oswald]] (1939–1963), presumed assassin of U.S. President [[John F. Kennedy]] |
* [[Lee Harvey Oswald]] (1939–1963), presumed assassin of U.S. President [[John F. Kennedy]] |
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* [[File:MelOttGoudeycard.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Mel Ott]]]][[Mel Ott]] (1909–1958), [[Baseball Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] baseball player |
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* [[George T. Oubre]] (1918–1998), politician; from St. James Parish |
* [[George T. Oubre]] (1918–1998), politician; from St. James Parish |
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* [[Darrell Ourso]] (born 1964), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (since 2015) |
* [[Darrell Ourso]] (born 1964), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (since 2015) |
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* [[Jessel Ourso]] (1932–1978), [[sheriff]] of [[Iberville Parish, Louisiana|Iberville Parish]] |
* [[Jessel Ourso]] (1932–1978), [[sheriff]] of [[Iberville Parish, Louisiana|Iberville Parish]] |
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* [[John H. Overton]] (1875–1948), [[United States Senate|US Senator]] |
* [[John H. Overton]] (1875–1948), [[United States Senate|US Senator]] |
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* [[Mel Ott]] (1909–1958), [[Baseball Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] baseball player |
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* [[Don Owen (news anchor)|Don Owen]] (1930–2012), [[news anchor]], politician |
* [[Don Owen (news anchor)|Don Owen]] (1930–2012), [[news anchor]], politician |
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* [[Harvey Peltier Jr.]] (1923–1980), politician |
* [[Harvey Peltier Jr.]] (1923–1980), politician |
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* [[Harvey Peltier Sr.]] (1899–1977), politician |
* [[Harvey Peltier Sr.]] (1899–1977), politician |
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* [[Walker Percy]] (1916–1990), author |
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* [[Leander Perez]] (1891–1969), [[United States federal judge|District judge]]; [[political boss]] of [[St. Bernard Parish|St. Bernard]] and [[Plaquemines Parish|Plaquemine]] [[parishes]] (1919–69) |
* [[Leander Perez]] (1891–1969), [[United States federal judge|District judge]]; [[political boss]] of [[St. Bernard Parish|St. Bernard]] and [[Plaquemines Parish|Plaquemine]] [[parishes]] (1919–69) |
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* [[Tony Perkins (politician)|Tony Perkins]] (born 1963), conservative politician; head of the [[Family Research Council]] |
* [[Tony Perkins (politician)|Tony Perkins]] (born 1963), conservative politician; head of the [[Family Research Council]] |
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* [[Vance Plauché]] (1897-1976) - U.S. Representative, 1941 to 1943 |
* [[Vance Plauché]] (1897-1976) - U.S. Representative, 1941 to 1943 |
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* [[Dustin Poirier]] (born 1989), [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter |
* [[Dustin Poirier]] (born 1989), [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter |
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* [[Lloyd (singer)|Lloyd Harlin Polite]] (born 1986), [[R&B]] singer |
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* [[Leonidas Polk]] (1806–1864), [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] general; [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America|Episcopal]] bishop; founder of [[Sewanee: The University of the South]] |
* [[Leonidas Polk]] (1806–1864), [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] general; [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America|Episcopal]] bishop; founder of [[Sewanee: The University of the South]] |
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* [[Tracy Porter]] (born 1986), [[cornerback]] for the [[Oakland Raiders]] |
* [[Tracy Porter]] (born 1986), [[cornerback]] for the [[Oakland Raiders]] |
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==R== |
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[[File:Ed reed ravens2012.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Ed Reed]]]] |
[[File:Ed reed ravens2012.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Ed Reed]]]] |
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[[File:Willis Reed 1972 publicity photo.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Willis Reed]]]] |
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[[File:Phil Robertson by Gage Skidmore.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Phil Robertson]]]] |
[[File:Phil Robertson by Gage Skidmore.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Phil Robertson]]]] |
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[[File:Silas 'Uncle Si' Robertson at Fort Hood 131113-A-NA594-985.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Si Robertson]]]] |
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[[File:Bill russell usf.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Bill Russell]]]] |
[[File:Bill russell usf.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Bill Russell]]]] |
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* [[Paul Rae]] (born 1968), actor |
* [[Paul Rae]] (born 1968), actor |
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* [[Max Rafferty]] (1917–1982), author |
* [[Max Rafferty]] (1917–1982), author; educator; California politician |
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* [[Henry Ragas]] (1897–1919), early [[jazz pianist]] |
* [[Henry Ragas]] (1897–1919), early [[jazz pianist]] |
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* [[Kevin Rahm]] (born 1971), actor |
* [[Kevin Rahm]] (born 1971), actor |
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==S== |
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[[File:Steven Soderbergh 66ème Festival de Venise (Mostra).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Steven Soderbergh]]]] |
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[[File:Britney Spears.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Britney Spears]]]] |
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[[File:Jamie Lynn Spears.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jamie Lynn Spears]]]] |
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* [[Jeffrey D. Sadow]] (born 1962), [[political scientist]]; columnist; educator |
* [[Jeffrey D. Sadow]] (born 1962), [[political scientist]]; columnist; educator |
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* [[Larry Sale]] (1893–1977), [[sheriff]] of Claiborne Parish |
* [[Larry Sale]] (1893–1977), [[sheriff]] of Claiborne Parish |
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* [[Joe R. Salter]] (born 1943), politician, educator |
* [[Joe R. Salter]] (born 1943), politician, educator |
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* [[Brandon Sampson]] (born 1997), basketball player for [[Hapoel Be'er Sheva B.C.|Hapoel Be'er Sheva]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
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* [[A. T. "Apple" Sanders Jr.]] (1926–1989), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (1956–64) |
* [[A. T. "Apple" Sanders Jr.]] (1926–1989), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (1956–64) |
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* [[Joel Savoy]], musician and music producer |
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* [[Kurtis Scaletta]] – writer |
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* [[Marc Savoy]] (born 1940), musician and accordion builder |
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* [[Wilson Savoy]] (born 1982), [[Grammy Awards|Grammy]] winning musician |
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* [[Kurtis Scaletta]], writer |
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* [[Clay Schexnayder]] (born 1969), state representative; businessman |
* [[Clay Schexnayder]] (born 1969), state representative; businessman |
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* [[John Schroder]] (born 1961), former state representative from [[Covington, Louisiana|Covington]]; businessman |
* [[John Schroder]] (born 1961), former state representative from [[Covington, Louisiana|Covington]]; businessman |
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* [[Mike Scifres]] (born 1980), [[Punter (football)|punter]] for the [[San Diego Chargers]] |
* [[Mike Scifres]] (born 1980), [[Punter (football)|punter]] for the [[San Diego Chargers]] |
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* [[Ashley Scott]] (born 1977), actress, model, ''[[Jericho (2006 TV series)|Jericho]]'', ''[[Dark Angel (2000 TV series)|Dark Angel]]'', ''[[Birds of Prey (TV series)|Birds of Prey]]'' |
* [[File:Ashley Scott new.jpg|thumb|120x120px|[[Ashley Scott]]]][[Ashley Scott]] (born 1977), actress, model, ''[[Jericho (2006 TV series)|Jericho]]'', ''[[Dark Angel (2000 TV series)|Dark Angel]]'', ''[[Birds of Prey (TV series)|Birds of Prey]]'' |
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* [[Nauman Scott]] (1916–2001), [[U.S. District Court]] judge |
* [[Nauman Scott]] (1916–2001), [[U.S. District Court]] judge |
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* [[Pat Screen]] (1943–1994), mayor-president of [[East Baton Rouge Parish]] (1981–88) |
* [[Pat Screen]] (1943–1994), mayor-president of [[East Baton Rouge Parish]] (1981–88) |
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* [[Henry Clay Sevier]] (1896–1974), politician |
* [[Henry Clay Sevier]] (1896–1974), politician |
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* [[V. C. Shannon]] (1910–1989), politician |
* [[V. C. Shannon]] (1910–1989), politician |
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* [[Amanda Shaw]] (born 1990), actress; singer; [[fiddler]] |
* [[File:JF100423 DSB Glen David Andrews with Amanda Shaw 1.jpg|thumb|180x180px|[[Amanda Shaw]]]][[Amanda Shaw]] (born 1990), actress; singer; [[fiddler]] |
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* [[B. L. Shaw]] ( |
* [[B. L. Shaw]] (1933–2018) - former state senator, educator |
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* [[Rhonda Shear]] (born 1954), beauty queen; television host |
* [[Rhonda Shear]] (born 1954), beauty queen; television host |
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* [[Ben Sheets]] (born 1978), [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] [[pitcher]] |
* [[Ben Sheets]] (born 1978), [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] [[pitcher]] |
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* [[Virginia Shehee]] ( |
* [[Virginia Shehee]] (1923–2015), first woman elected to Louisiana Senate |
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* [[Clarence Shelmon]] (born 1952), NFL [[offensive coordinator]] |
* [[Clarence Shelmon]] (born 1952), NFL [[offensive coordinator]] |
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* [[Kenny Wayne Shepherd]] (born 1977), musician |
* [[Kenny Wayne Shepherd]] (born 1977), musician |
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* [[Henry Miller Shreve]] (1785–1854), inventor; [[steamboat]] [[Captain (nautical)|captain]] |
* [[Henry Miller Shreve]] (1785–1854), inventor; [[steamboat]] [[Captain (nautical)|captain]] |
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* [[Phil Short]] (born 1947), [[state senator]]; relocated to [[Virginia]] |
* [[Phil Short]] (born 1947), [[state senator]]; relocated to [[Virginia]] |
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* |
*[[Rockin' Sidney]] (1938–1998), [[Zydeco]] musician |
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* [[Richard Simmons]] (born 1948), fitness authority; television personality |
* [[File:Richard Simmons 2007-08-15.jpg|thumb|133x133px|[[Richard Simmons]]]][[Richard Simmons]] (born 1948), fitness authority; television personality |
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* [[Scott Simon (politician)|Scott M. Simon]] (born 1961), [[Louisiana State Legislature|state representative]] |
* [[Scott Simon (politician)|Scott M. Simon]] (born 1961), [[Louisiana State Legislature|state representative]] |
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* [[Tharold Simon]] (born 1991), [[cornerback]] for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] |
* [[Tharold Simon]] (born 1991), [[cornerback]] for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] |
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* [[George Luke Smith]] (1837–1884), [[U.S. representative]] from [[Louisiana's 4th congressional district]] |
* [[George Luke Smith]] (1837–1884), [[U.S. representative]] from [[Louisiana's 4th congressional district]] |
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* [[Howard K. Smith]] (1914–2002), television journalist; reporter |
* [[Howard K. Smith]] (1914–2002), television journalist; reporter |
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* [[James Peyton Smith]] (1925–2006), politician |
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* [[Jasper K. Smith]] (1905–1992), politician |
* [[Jasper K. Smith]] (1905–1992), politician |
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* [[John R. Smith (politician, born 1945)|John R. Smith]] (born 1945), politician |
* [[John R. Smith (politician, born 1945)|John R. Smith]] (born 1945), politician |
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* [[Robert H. Snyder]] (1855–1905), politician |
* [[Robert H. Snyder]] (1855–1905), politician |
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* [[Guy Sockrider]] (1921–2011), politician |
* [[Guy Sockrider]] (1921–2011), politician |
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* [[Steven Soderbergh]] (born 1963), film producer; screenwriter; cinematographer; director |
* [[File:Steven Soderbergh 66ème Festival de Venise (Mostra).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Steven Soderbergh]]]][[Steven Soderbergh]] (born 1963), film producer; screenwriter; cinematographer; director |
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* [[Floyd Soileau]] (born 1938), record producer |
* [[Floyd Soileau]] (born 1938), record producer |
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* [[Jennifer Soileau]] (born 1975), former professional soccer player |
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* [[Leo Soileau]] (1904–1980), fiddler |
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* [[Ian Somerhalder]] (born 1978), actor; model |
* [[Ian Somerhalder]] (born 1978), actor; model |
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* [[Art Sour]] (1924–2000), [[Louisiana House of Representatives|State Representative]] from Shreveport (1972–92) |
* [[Art Sour]] (1924–2000), [[Louisiana House of Representatives|State Representative]] from Shreveport (1972–92) |
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* [[James Z. Spearing]] (1864–1942), politician |
* [[James Z. Spearing]] (1864–1942), politician |
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* [[Britney Spears]] (born 1981), singer; actress |
* [[File:Britney Spears.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Britney Spears]]]][[Britney Spears]] (born 1981), singer; actress |
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* [[Bryan Spears]] (born 1977), film and television producer |
* [[Bryan Spears]] (born 1977), film and television producer |
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* [[Jamie Lynn Spears]] (born 1991), actress; singer |
* [[File:Jamie Lynn Spears.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jamie Lynn Spears]]]][[Jamie Lynn Spears]] (born 1991), actress; singer |
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* [[Lynne Spears]] (born 1955), author |
* [[Lynne Spears]] (born 1955), author |
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* [[Marcus Spears (defensive end)|Marcus Spears]] (born 1983), [[defensive end]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] |
* [[Marcus Spears (defensive end)|Marcus Spears]] (born 1983), [[defensive end]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] |
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* [[Craig Steltz]] (born 1986), [[safety (American football position)|safety]] for the [[Chicago Bears]] |
* [[Craig Steltz]] (born 1986), [[safety (American football position)|safety]] for the [[Chicago Bears]] |
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* [[Alton Sterling]] (1979–2016), black man fatally shot by a police officer in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]] |
* [[Alton Sterling]] (1979–2016), black man fatally shot by a police officer in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]] |
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*[[Elijah Stewart]] (born 1995), basketball player for [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
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* [[Kordell Stewart]] (born 1972), [[National Football League|NFL]] [[quarterback]] and [[wide receiver]] |
* [[Kordell Stewart]] (born 1972), [[National Football League|NFL]] [[quarterback]] and [[wide receiver]] |
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* [[Ford E. Stinson]] (1914–1989), lawyer and state legislator from Bossier Parish |
* [[Ford E. Stinson]] (1914–1989), lawyer and state legislator from Bossier Parish |
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* [[Brandon Stokley]] (born 1976), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] |
* [[Brandon Stokley]] (born 1976), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] |
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*[[Johnathan Stove]] (born 1995), basketball player for [[Hapoel Galil Elyon]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
*[[Johnathan Stove]] (born 1995), basketball player for [[Hapoel Galil Elyon]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
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* [[Michael G. Strain]] (born 1959), [[veterinarian]]; state representative; [[Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry|Commissioner of the Louisiana |
* [[Michael G. Strain]] (born 1959), [[veterinarian]]; state representative; [[Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry|Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry]] |
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* [[Roy C. Strickland]] (1942–2010), businessman, politician |
* [[Roy C. Strickland]] (1942–2010), businessman, politician |
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* [[Raymond Strother]] (born 1940), [[Political consulting|political consultant]] |
* [[Raymond Strother]] (born 1940), [[Political consulting|political consultant]] |
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* [[Patrick Surtain]] (born 1976), |
* [[Patrick Surtain]] (born 1976), NFL [[cornerback]] |
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* [[Hal Sutton]] (born 1958), [[PGA Tour]] golfer |
* [[Hal Sutton]] (born 1958), [[PGA Tour]] golfer |
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* [[Jimmy Swaggart]] (born 1935), [[Evangelism|evangelist]] |
* [[Jimmy Swaggart]] (born 1935), [[Evangelism|evangelist]] |
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* [[Joseph Talamo]] (born 1990), jockey |
* [[Joseph Talamo]] (born 1990), jockey |
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* [[Kirk Talbot]] (born 1969), [[State legislature (United States)|state representative]] from Jefferson Parish |
* [[Kirk Talbot]] (born 1969), [[State legislature (United States)|state representative]] from Jefferson Parish |
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* [[Dorothy Mae Taylor]] (1928–2000), first African-American woman in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1971–80) |
* [[Dorothy Mae Taylor]] (1928–2000), first African-American woman in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1971–80) |
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* [[Ike Taylor]] (born 1980), [[cornerback]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] |
* [[Ike Taylor]] (born 1980), [[cornerback]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] |
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* [[Jim Taylor (fullback)|Jim Taylor]] (1935–2018), [[Pro Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]], primarily with the [[Green Bay Packers]] |
* [[File:Taylor 1961 Topps.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Jim Taylor (fullback)|Jim Taylor]]]][[Jim Taylor (fullback)|Jim Taylor]] (1935–2018), [[Pro Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]], primarily with the [[Green Bay Packers]] |
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* [[Richard Taylor (Confederate general)|Richard Taylor]] (1826–1879), [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] general |
* [[Richard Taylor (Confederate general)|Richard Taylor]] (1826–1879), [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] general |
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* [[Zachary Taylor]] (1784–1850), 12th President of the United States; [[US Army]] general |
* [[Zachary Taylor]] (1784–1850), 12th President of the United States; [[US Army]] general |
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* [[Marcus Thornton (basketball, born 1987)|Marcus Thornton]] (born 1987), [[shooting guard]] for the [[New Orleans Hornets]] |
* [[Marcus Thornton (basketball, born 1987)|Marcus Thornton]] (born 1987), [[shooting guard]] for the [[New Orleans Hornets]] |
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* [[George H. Tichenor]] (1837–1923), surgeon; pioneer in [[antiseptics]] |
* [[George H. Tichenor]] (1837–1923), surgeon; pioneer in [[antiseptics]] |
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* [[David Toms]] (born 1967), [[PGA Tour]] golfer |
* [[File:David Toms 2008 PGA Championship cropped.jpg|thumb|120px|[[David Toms]]]][[David Toms]] (born 1967), [[PGA Tour]] golfer |
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* [[Charles Emery Tooke Jr.]] (1912–1986), lawyer; state senator |
* [[Charles Emery Tooke Jr.]] (1912–1986), lawyer; state senator |
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* [[John Kennedy Toole]] (1937–1969), author of Pulitzer Prize-winning ''[[A Confederacy of Dunces]]'' |
* [[John Kennedy Toole]] (1937–1969), author of Pulitzer Prize-winning ''[[A Confederacy of Dunces]]'' |
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* [[Reggie Torbor]] (born 1981), former NFL linebacker |
* [[Reggie Torbor]] (born 1981), former NFL linebacker |
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* [[ |
* [[Alzina Toups]] (1927–2022), chef |
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* [[File:Waynetoups.jpg|thumb|181x181px|[[Wayne Toups]]]][[Wayne Toups]] (born 1958), musician |
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* [[Allen Toussaint]] (1938–2015), New Orleans musician; composer; record producer |
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* [[File:AllenToussaintFreretStFestival2009DSBNOLA (cropped).jpg|thumb|179x179px|[[Allen Toussaint]]]][[Allen Toussaint]] (1938–2015), New Orleans musician; composer; record producer |
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* [[A. Hays Town]] (1903–2005), architect |
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* [[John D. Travis]] (1940–2016), state representative from East Feliciana Parish, 1984 to 2000 |
* [[John D. Travis]] (1940–2016), state representative from East Feliciana Parish, 1984 to 2000 |
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* [[David C. Treen]] (1928–2009), [[United States House of Representatives|US Representative]] (1973–80); [[Governor of Louisiana]] (1980–84) |
* [[David C. Treen]] (1928–2009), [[United States House of Representatives|US Representative]] (1973–80); [[Governor of Louisiana]] (1980–84) |
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[[File:Madam CJ Walker face circa 1914.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Madam C. J. Walker]]]] |
[[File:Madam CJ Walker face circa 1914.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Madam C. J. Walker]]]] |
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[[File:10.5.17CarlWeathersByLuigiNovi12.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Carl Weathers]]]] |
[[File:10.5.17CarlWeathersByLuigiNovi12.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Carl Weathers]]]] |
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[[File:1988 Redskins Police - 16 Doug Williams (crop).jpg|thumb|120px|[[Doug Williams (quarterback)|Doug Williams]]]] |
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[[File:Reese Witherspoon 2009.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Reese Witherspoon]]]] |
[[File:Reese Witherspoon 2009.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Reese Witherspoon]]]] |
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* [[David Wade (Louisiana general)|David Wade]] (1911–1990), [[General (United States)|general]] |
* [[David Wade (Louisiana general)|David Wade]] (1911–1990), [[General (United States)|general]] |
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* [[Rick Ward III]] (born 1982), [[state senator]] from [[Iberville Parish, Louisiana|Iberville Parish]] |
* [[Rick Ward III]] (born 1982), [[state senator]] from [[Iberville Parish, Louisiana|Iberville Parish]] |
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* [[Henry C. Warmoth]] (1842–1931), [[Governor of Louisiana]] during [[Reconstruction Era|Reconstruction]] |
* [[Henry C. Warmoth]] (1842–1931), [[Governor of Louisiana]] during [[Reconstruction Era|Reconstruction]] |
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* |
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* [[Storm Warren]] (born 1988), basketball player in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
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* [[Ron Washington]] (born 1952), [[Manager (baseball)|manager]] for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] |
* [[Ron Washington]] (born 1952), [[Manager (baseball)|manager]] for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] |
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* [[J. Louis Watkins Jr.]] (1929–1997), judge; politician |
* [[J. Louis Watkins Jr.]] (1929–1997), judge; politician |
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* [[John D. Watkins]] (1828–1895), state senator and judge in Webster Parish |
* [[John D. Watkins]] (1828–1895), state senator and judge in Webster Parish |
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* [[John T. Watkins]] (1854–1925), state court judge; U.S. representative for [[Louisiana's 4th congressional district]] (1905–21) |
* [[John T. Watkins]] (1854–1925), state court judge; U.S. representative for [[Louisiana's 4th congressional district]] (1905–21) |
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* [[Cedric Watson]] (born 1983), Creole and Cajun musician |
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* [[Muse Watson]] (born 1948), actor, ''[[Prison Break]]'', ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' |
* [[Muse Watson]] (born 1948), actor, ''[[Prison Break]]'', ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' |
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* [[Reggie Wayne]] (born 1978), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] |
* [[Reggie Wayne]] (born 1978), [[wide receiver]] for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] |
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* [[Lynn Whitfield]] (born 1953), actress |
* [[Lynn Whitfield]] (born 1953), actress |
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* [[Lenar Whitney]] (born 1959), politician |
* [[Lenar Whitney]] (born 1959), politician |
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* [[James Wilcox (novelist)|James Wilcox]] (born 1949), novelist |
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* [[Jonathan Wilhite]] (born 1984), [[cornerback]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] |
* [[Jonathan Wilhite]] (born 1984), [[cornerback]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] |
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* [[Robert L. Wilkie]] (born 1962), [[Assistant Secretary of Defense]] |
* [[Robert L. Wilkie]] (born 1962), [[Assistant Secretary of Defense]] |
Latest revision as of 11:13, 21 May 2024
The following are notable people who were either born, raised, or have lived for a significant period of time in the American state of Louisiana.
A[edit]
- Mark Abraham (born 1953), state representative for Calcasieu Parish, effective 2016; incoming state senator, 2020; Lake Charles businessman
- Danneel Ackles (born 1979), actress, model, One Life to Live, One Tree Hill, Friends with Benefits, Supernatural
- Bert A. Adams (1916–2003), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Vernon Parish (1956–68)
- Bryan Adams (born 1963), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Jefferson Parish
- Jamar Adcock (1917–1991), politician and banker
- Joe Adcock (1927–1999), major league baseball player from Coushatta
- Trace Adkins (born 1962), singer-songwriter originally from Sarepta
- Joe W. Aguillard (born 1956), president of Louisiana College (2005–14)
- Kermit Alexander (born 1941), NFL player; president of NFL Players Association (1971–72)
- Robert Alford (born 1988), cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons
- David Allen (born 1945), productivity consultant, author of Getting Things Done
- August Alsina (born 1992), singer
- William Alston (1921–2009), philosopher
- Jacques Amans (1801–1888), neoclassical portrait artist
- Barry Jean Ancelet (born 1951), folklorist
- Andy Anders (born 1956), state representative from Concordia Parish
- David Andrews (born 1952), actor, Gordon Cresswell on JAG
- Phil Anselmo (born 1968), singer-songwriter, Pantera
- George Arceneaux (1928–1993), judge
- Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin (1915–2007), musician
- Amédé Ardoin (1898–1942), musician
- Chris Ardoin (born 1981), musician
- Sean Ardoin (born 1969), musician
- Louis Armstrong (1901–1971), musician and entertainer
- Jeff Arnold (born 1967), politician
- Daniel F. Ashford (1879–1929), politician and planter
- Evelyn Ashford (born 1957), Olympic sprint champion
- Elizabeth Ashley (born 1939), actress, films and television's Evening Shade
- Nnamdi Asomugha (born 1981), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
- James Benjamin Aswell (1869–1931), US Representative and college president
- D. J. Augustin (born 1987), point guard for the Chicago Bulls
- Lisa Aukland (born 1957), professional bodybuilder and powerlifter
- Lonnie O. Aulds (1925–1984), politician
- Ray Authement (1928–2020), longest-serving public university president in the United States; president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1974–2008)
- The Axeman (fl. 1918–1919), serial killer
- Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock (1915–1987), speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1952–56) and lieutenant governor (1960–72)
B[edit]
- Bri (Briana Babineaux) (born 1994), musician
- J. S. Bacon (1858–1939), former state representative from Webster Parish
- Boosie Badazz (born 1982), rapper
- Larry Bagley (born 1949), state representative for DeSoto Parish
- Amari Bailey (born 2004), NBA basketball player[1]
- Richard Baker (born 1948), former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 6th congressional district
- Scott Baker (born 1981), starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
- Christine Balfa (born 1968), musician
- Dewey Balfa (1927–1992), fiddler
- George Ballas (1925–2011), inventor of the string trimmer
- Fredo Bang (born 1996), rapper
- Larry S. Bankston (born 1951), politician; son of Jesse Bankston
- Edwards Barham (1937–2014), first Republican elected to Louisiana state senate since Reconstruction (1976–80)
- Mack Barham (1924–2006), Judge of the Louisiana Supreme Court
- Danny Barker (1909–1994), singer-songwriter, musician, writer
- Taylor Barras (born 1957), Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, effective January 11, 2016
- Amy Coney Barrett (born 1972), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
- Regina Barrow (born 1966), state representative for East and West Baton Rouge parishes (since 2005)
- Dave Bartholomew (1918–2019), musician, composer, promoter
- Brandon Bass (born 1985), power forward for the Boston Celtics
- Bryan Batt (born 1963), actor, Sal Romano on Mad Men
- Arnaz Battle (born 1980), wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- J. D. Batton (1911–1981), sheriff of Webster Parish (1952–64)
- Carl W. Bauer (1933–2013), politician
- Ralph Norman Bauer (1899–1963), politician
- Hazel Beard (born 1930), mayor of Shreveport (1990–94)
- P. G. T. Beauregard (1818–1893), general, inventor
- Sidney Bechet (1897–1959), musician
- Odell Beckham Jr. (born 1992), wide receiver for the New York Giants
- Lottie Beebe (born 1953), politician and educator
- Geoffrey Beene (1927–2004), fashion designer
- Clyde F. Bel Jr. (c. 1932–2014), businessman and stare representative for Orleans Parish
- Demetress Bell (born 1984), offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
- V. J. Bella (born 1927), state legislator and fire marshal
- E. J. Bellocq (1873–1949), photographer
- Judah P. Benjamin (1811–1884), U.S. Senator, Confederate cabinet member, lawyer in Great Britain
- Michael Bennett (born 1985), defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks
- Sherman A. Bernard (1925–2012), politician
- Louis Berry (1914–1998), civil rights attorney from Alexandria
- Johnny Berthelot (born 1951), politician
- B.G. (born 1980), rapper, musician
- Joseph A. Biedenharn (1866–1952), entrepreneur, first to bottle Coca-Cola; settled in Monroe in 1913
- Bienville (Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne) (1680–1767), French colonial governor, founder of New Orleans
- Robert Billiot (born 1953), state representative for Jefferson Parish (since 2008)
- Birdman (born 1969), rapper and record executive
- Stuart Bishop (born 1975), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Lafayette
- Morton Blackwell (born 1939), Louisiana Republican political activist, since relocated to Virginia
- Brian Blade (born 1970), award-winning, Grammy-nominated, jazz musician, bandleader, conductor
- Newton C. Blanchard (1849–1922), governor of Louisiana (1904–08); U.S. senator (1894–97)
- Terrence Blanchard (born 1962), musician, composer
- Kathleen Blanco (1942–2019), Governor of Louisiana (2004–08)
- Alexander Boarman (1839–1916), politician
- Walter Boasso (born 1960), politician, businessman
- Hale Boggs (1914–1972), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district
- Lindy Boggs (1916–2013), wife of Hale Boggs and his successor in Congress, Ambassador to the Vatican
- Thomas Hale Boggs Jr. (1940–2014), lawyer and lobbyist, son of Hale and Lindy Boggs
- William Benton Boggs (1854–1922), first mayor of Plain Dealing (1890); state senator for Bossier and Webster parishes (1908–16)
- Brandon Bolden (born 1990), running back for the New England Patriots
- Buddy Bolden (1877–1930), musician, "inventor of jazz"(?)
- Skip Bolen (fl. 1980s–2010s), photographer
- James E. Bolin (1914–2002), former state representative; former district court judge; retired appeal court judge
- George Washington Bolton (1841–1931), state representative and Speaker of the Louisiana House from Alexandria
- George W. Bond (1891–1974), president of Louisiana Tech University (1928–36)
- James Booker (1939–1983), musician
- Curtis Boozman (1898–1979), state representative from Natchitoches Parish
- Guy Bordelon (1922–2002), Navy flying ace during the Korean War
- Ken Bordelon (born 1953), former New Orleans Saints linebacker
- Calvin Borel (born 1966), jockey, winner of 2007, 2009 and 2010 Kentucky Derby
- Pierre Bossier (1797–1844), first U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district (1843–44)
- Savannah Smith Boucher (born 1943), actress
- Sherry Boucher (born 1945), actress
- MacKenzie Bourg (born 1992), singer-songwriter and contestant on American Idol season 15
- Charles Boustany (born 1956), US Representative
- Denise Boutte (born 1982), model, actress, Meet the Browns
- John Boutté (born 1958), jazz singer
- Shirley D. Bowler (born 1949), state representative
- Jimmy Boyd (fl. 1940s–1950s), state representative for Bossier Parish from 1944 to 1952
- Betsy Vogel Boze (born 1953), University President at Kent State University Stark Campus
- Harley Bozeman (1891–1971), politician, journalist, and historian
- Henry Braden (1944–2013), African-American politician
- Terry Bradshaw (born 1948), Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Fox television commentator
- Elward Thomas Brady Jr. (c. 1926–2007), politician
- Thomas "Bud" Brady (1938–2011), politician
- Mike Branch (born 1968), politician and commercial pilot
- Tim Brando (born 1956), CBS Sports announcer
- Carl A. Brasseaux (born 1951), historian and educator
- Ryan Brasseaux (born 1976), musicologist
- Wellman Braud (1891–1966), musician
- Donna Brazile (born 1959), author, professor, political analyst for the Democratic Party
- Delvin Breaux (born 1989), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints
- John Breaux (born 1944), U.S. Senator
- Marc Breaux (1924–2013), director
- Sara "D-D" Breaux (born 1953), former gymnastics coach
- Tim Breaux (born 1970), former professional basketball player
- Phanor Breazeale (1858–1934), U.S. Representative
- Owen Brennan (1910–1954), restaurateur, Brennan's in New Orleans
- Rick Brewer (born 1956), president of Louisiana College in Pineville since 2015
- Reid Brignac (born 1986), shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays
- Pat Brister (1946–2020), Republican politician
- Poppy Z. Brite (born 1967), writer
- Chris Broadwater (born 1972), politician
- Clifford Cleveland Brooks (1886–1944), politician
- Lawrence Brooks (1909–2022), supercentenarian, World War II U.S. Army veteran
- Overton Brooks (1897–1961), U.S. Representative, 1937–1961
- Jared Brossett (born 1982), New Orleans politician
- Edwin S. Broussard (1870–1934), U.S. senator, 1921–1933
- Jeffery Broussard (born 1967), zydeco musician
- Marc Broussard (born 1982), singer-songwriter
- Robert F. Broussard (fl. 1890s–1910s), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district 1897–1915 and U.S. senator 1915–1918
- Campbell Brown (born 1968), journalist
- Chad M. Brown (born 1970), state representative for Iberville and Assumption parishes, effective January 2016
- Dee Brown (1908–2002), novelist, historian, author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
- Kalani Brown (born 1997), player in the Israeli Female Basketball Premier League
- Markel Brown (born 1992), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- H. Rap Brown (born 1943), black activist imprisoned in Georgia
- Henry Newton Brown Jr. (born 1941), state appeals court chief judge
- J. Marshall Brown (1924–1995), politician
- Sharon Brown (fl. 1960s), 1961 Miss USA
- Terry R. Brown (fl. 2010s–2020s) state representative from Grant Parish since 2012
- Tom Brown (1888–1958), musician
- Troy E. Brown (born 1971), former member of the Louisiana State Senate from Assumption Parish
- Roy Brun (born 1953), state representative and judge from Caddo Parish
- Stanley Brundy (born 1967), basketball player
- George Brunies (1902–1974), musician
- C.L. Bryant (born 1956), African-American Baptist minister and conservative talk show host over KEEL radio in Shreveport
- Sherri Smith Buffington (born 1966), politician
- George E. Burch (1910–1986), cardiologist and Tulane Medical School professor
- James Lee Burke (born 1936), crime novelist, born in Texas, raised in Louisiana
- Paul Burke (1926–2009), actor: Naked City, Twelve O'Clock High, The Thomas Crown Affair
- James Burton (born 1939), guitarist
C[edit]
- George Washington Cable (1844–1925), writer
- Jefferson Caffery (1886–1974), US ambassador; cousin of Patrick T. Caffery and Donelson Caffery
- Patrick T. Caffery (1932–2013), US Representative; cousin of Jefferson Caffery and grandson of Donelson Caffery
- Donelson Caffery (1835–1906), US Senator; grandfather of Patrick T. Caffery
- Chris Cagle (born 1968), country music artist
- Burl Cain (born 1942), warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary (since 1995)
- Etienne J. Caire (1868–1955), Republican candidate for governor of Louisiana in 1928 against Huey P. Long
- George A. Caldwell (1892–1966), building contractor; designed twenty-six public buildings in Louisiana
- Riemer Calhoun (1909–1994), state senator from DeSoto and Caddo parishes (1944–52)
- Bill Callegari (born 1941), member of the Texas House of Representatives from Harris County; native of Avoyelles Parish
- Jorrick Calvin (born 1987), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Foster Campbell (born 1947), politician
- William Derwood Cann Jr. (1919–2010), World War II lieutenant colonel; mayor of Monroe (1978–79)
- Billy Cannon (1937–2018), football player for LSU, Heisman Trophy winner
- Julie Cantrell (born 1973), author
- Joseph Cao (born 1968), former U.S. representative; lawyer
- Truman Capote (1924–1984), writer, author of In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany's
- Lindsey Cardinale (born 1985), American Idol finalist, country singer
- Kitty Carlisle (1910–2007), entertainer and television personality; married to playwright Moss Hart
- Thomas G. Carmody (born 1961), state representative
- Edward M. Carmouche (1921–1990), politician
- Liz Carmouche (born 1984), mixed martial arts fighter
- Paul Carr (1934–2006), actor
- Joseph "Bébé" Carrière (1908–2001), la la and Cajun musician
- Lane Carson (born 1947), first Vietnam War veteran to serve in Louisiana House of Representatives
- Gary Carter Jr. (born 1974), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the Algiers neighborhood in New Orleans, effective 2016
- Robby Carter (born 1960), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for East Feliciana, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa parishes, 1996–2008 and since 2016
- James Carville (born 1944), political consultant and television commentator
- Tommy Casanova (born 1950), football player, ophthalmologist, politician
- Bill Cassidy (born 1957), U.S. representative, physician
- Don Cazayoux (born 1964), politician
- Oliver Celestin (born 1981), football safety player
- Leonard J. Chabert (c. 1932–1991), politician
- Marty J. Chabert (born c. 1956), politician
- Norby Chabert (born 1976), politician
- Tina Chandler (born 1974), IFBB professional bodybuilder
- Pokey Chatman (born 1969), basketball player, WNBA head coach
- Clifton Chenier (1925–1987), Zydeco musician
- Claire Chennault (1893–1958), aviator, general
- Jimmy Childress (1932–2015), state and national championship high school football coach
- Jay Chevalier (1936–2019), singer
- Monnie T. Cheves (1902–1988), educator and state legislator
- Kate Chopin (1851–1904), author
- Philip Ciaccio (1927–2015), state representative, New Orleans City Council member, state circuit judge from 1982 to 1998
- Ben Claassen III (born 1978), illustrator and comics artist, DIRTFARM
- Morris Claiborne (born 1990), cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys
- William C. C. Claiborne (1775–1817), first US Governor of Louisiana
- Ryan Clark (born 1979), safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Clem S. Clarke (1897–1967), oilman and politician from Shreveport
- Patricia Clarkson (born 1959), Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress
- Sally Clausen (born 1945), university president and commissioner of higher education
- Thomas G. Clausen (1939–2002), last elected Louisiana state superintendent of education
- Michael Clayton (born 1982), wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- A.C. "Ace" Clemons Jr. (1921–1992), first Republican state senator since Reconstruction; switched parties in 1970
- Bill Cleveland (1902–1974), Crowley real estate developer and member of both houses of Louisiana state legislature (1944–64); defeated for third term in state Senate in 1964 by Edwin Edwards
- Van Cliburn (1934–2013), classical pianist
- George Henry Clinton – politician
- Carl B. Close (1907–1980), politician
- Andrei Codrescu (born 1946), author
- James E. Cofer (born 1949), president of University of Louisiana at Monroe, 2002–2010
- J. Frank Colbert (1882–1949), politician
- Luther F. Cole (1925–2013), state representative and associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
- Hamilton D. Coleman (1845–1926), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district (1889–1991)
- Vincent Coleman (1901–1971), actor
- La'el Collins (born 1993), offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys
- Landon Collins (born 1994), safety for the New York Giants
- Tazzie Colomb (born 1966), IFBB professional female bodybuilder and powerlifter
- Marshall Colt (born 1948), actor
- Amie Comeaux (1976–1997), country singer
- Ward Connerly (born 1939), political activist, businessman, and former University of California Regent
- Harry Connick Jr. (born 1967), musician, entertainer, actor
- Harry Connick Sr. (1926–2024), district attorney, singer
- Patrick Connick (born 1961), politician
- John R. Conniff (1874–1957), educator
- Charlie Cook (born 1953), political analyst
- John Cooksey (born 1941), US Representative
- Donnie Copeland (born 1961), Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives; Pentecostal pastor in North Little Rock, native of Monroe, Louisiana
- Charles C. Cordill (1845–1916), politician
- Daniel Cormier (born 1979), UFC fighter and Olympic freestyle wrestler
- Lance Cormier (born 1980), relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays
- Jeff Cox (born 1962), judge
- Robert Crais (born 1953), crime novelist
- Oliver Crane (born 1998), rower
- Clifford Ann Creed (born 1938), pro golfer
- Scott Crichton (born 1954), state district court judge in Shreveport
- Greg Cromer (born 1958), state representative from St. Tammany Parish
- Brenham C. Crothers (1905–1984), politician
- John David Crow (1935–2015), football player and coach, born in Union Parish
- Marvin T. Culpepper (1908–1970), politician
- Charles Milton Cunningham (1877–1936), educator, lawyer, newspaperman, politician
- Milton Joseph Cunningham (1842–1916), state representative and state senator; state attorney general (1884–88 and 1892–1900)
- Cupid (born 1982), R&B singer
- Currensy (born 1981), rapper
- Joseph T. Curry (1895–1961), politician; planter
- Israel "Bo" Curtis (1932–2012), African-American politician from Alexandria
- Jacob Cutrera (born 1988), middle linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars
D[edit]
- Casey Daigle (born 1981), former MLB pitcher
- Mike Danahay (born 1957), state representative for Calcasieu Parish (since 2008)
- Stormy Daniels (born 1979), porn actress, stripper
- Jay Dardenne (born 1954), former state senator, Louisiana secretary of state, and lieutenant governor (since 2010); candidate for governor (2015)
- George W. D'Artois (1925–1977), Shreveport public safety commissioner (1962–76)
- Buster Davis (born 1985), wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers
- Edwin Adams Davis (1904–1994), historian
- Glen Davis (born 1986), power forward and center for LSU and the Los Angeles Clippers
- Jackson B. Davis (1918–2016), attorney and former state senator
- Jimmie Davis (1899–2000), singer, Governor of Louisiana
- Seth Davis (musician) (born 1979), professional drummer, published writer, philosopher, philanthropist
- Willie Davis (1934–2020), Hall of Fame defensive end for the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers
- Keyunta Dawson (born 1985), defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts
- Jay Dean (born 1953), mayor of Longview, Texas, 2005–15; incoming Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, effective 2017; reared in Opelousas
- Cleveland Dear (1888–1950), politician
- Michael E. DeBakey (1908–2008), pioneering cardiovascular surgeon
- Jefferson J. DeBlanc (1921–2007), World War II fighter pilot and flying ace, recipient of the Medal of Honor
- Edmond Dede (1827–1903), musician, composer
- Ellen DeGeneres (born 1958), comedian, actress, television personality
- Geno Delafose (born 1971), zydeco musician
- John Delafose (1939–1994), zydeco musician
- Joe Delaney (1958–1983), running back for Northwestern State University and for the Kansas City Chiefs; died saving children from swimming hole
- Jake Delhomme (born 1975), quarterback for University of Louisiana at Lafayette and for Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII
- David Dellucci (born 1973), MLB outfielder, played primarily with the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Numa T. Delouche (1888–1965), state representative from Natchitoches Parish (1944–48)
- George Dement (1922–2014), politician
- Tim Dement (born 1958), amateur boxer who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics
- James L. Dennis (born 1936), judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; former judge of the Louisiana Supreme Court; former state representative
- Catherine Dent (born 1965), actress, Danni Sofer on The Shield
- Natalie Desselle-Reid (born 1967), actress
- Lurita Doan (born 1958), Administrator of the General Services Administration under President George W. Bush
- James Dobson (born 1936), evangelical Christian author, psychologist, founder of Focus on the Family
- William Joseph "Bill" Dodd (1909–1991), politician
- James R. Domengeaux (1907–1988), U.S. representative; French language cultural activist
- Ronald Dominique (born 1964) serial killer
- Fats Domino (1928–2017), musician
- Caroline Dormon (1888–1971), naturalist, horticulturist, promoter of Kisatchie National Forest
- Glenn Dorsey (born 1985), defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers
- Lorenzo Doss (born 1994), cornerback for the Denver Broncos
- Cat Doucet (1899–1975), sheriff
- Early Doucet (born 1985), wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals
- Michael Doucet (born 1951), fiddler
- Donna Douglas (born 1933–2015), actress, The Beverly Hillbillies
- C. H. "Sammy" Downs (1911–1985), member of both houses of the Louisiana legislature from Rapides Parish
- Gil Dozier (1934–2013), Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry (1976–80)
- Dee D. Drell (born 1947), U.S. district judge in Alexandria
- R. Harmon Drew Sr. (1916–1995), city judge, state representative
- Richard Maxwell Drew (1822–1850), judge and state representative
- Clyde Drexler (born 1962), basketball player, University of Houston, NBA and U.S. Olympic team, member of Basketball Hall of Fame
- John Malcolm Duhé Jr. (born 1933), retired state court, U.S. district, and appellate court judge from New Iberia and Lafayette
- Chris Duhon (born 1982), NBA point guard
- David Duke (born 1950), former state representative, former Ku Klux Klansman
- Lance Dunbar (born 1990), running back for the Dallas Cowboys
- Warrick Dunn (born 1975), NFL running back
- Mark Duper (born 1959), Miami Dolphins wide receiver
- Adrian G. Duplantier (1929–2007), U.S. District Judge and former state senator from Orleans Parish
- Jay Duplass (born 1973), film director
- Gilbert L. Dupré (1858–1946), politician from St. Landry Parish
- H. Garland Dupré (1873–1924), politician
- Champion Jack Dupree (c. 1909–1992), boxer, musician
- Chad Durbin (born 1977), MLB pitcher
- Joey Durel (born 1953), mayor of Lafayette (since 2004)
- Stanwood Duval (born 1942), federal judge in New Orleans
- Wilbur Dyer (1907–1985), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Rapides Parish (1974–80)
- W.E. "Bill" Dykes (1925–2015), politician
E[edit]
- Richard Eastham (1916–2005), actor
- William C. Edenborn (1848–1926), railroad magnate, steel industrialist, inventor
- Rick Edmonds (born 1956), state representative for East Baton Rouge Parish; Baptist minister
- Mike Edmonson (born 1958), superintendent of the Louisiana State Police (since 2008)
- Edwin Edwards (1927–2021), Governor of Louisiana
- John Bel Edwards (born 1966), Governor of Louisiana
- Lavar Edwards (born 1990), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys
- Ronnie Edwards (c. 1952–2016), Baton Rouge politician
- Troy Edwards (born 1977), football player
- Charles Wheaton Elam (1866–1917), politician
- Joseph Barton Elam Sr. (1821–1885), politician
- Allen J. Ellender (1890–1972), Member of Congress, United States Senator and President Pro Tem of the Senate
- Frank Burton Ellis (1907–1969), politician
- Faye Emerson (1917–1983), actress
- Julie Emerson (born 1988), state representative for Lafayette and St. Landry parishes
- E. D. Estilette (1833–1919), politician from St. Landry Parish
- Albert Estopinal (1845–1919), politician
- James R. Eubank (1914–1952), lawyer and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Rapides Parish
- John D. Ewing (1892–1952), newspaper executive
F[edit]
- Jamie Fair (born 1946), former state representative
- Reid Falconer (born 1956), state representative for St. Tammany Parish, effective 2016
- Ralph Falsetta (1914–1999), politician from Ascension Parish
- Alan Faneca (born 1976), NFL offensive guard, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Rick L. Farrar – state representative from Rapides Parish
- Dillon Farrell (born 1990), center for the San Francisco 49ers
- Clarence Faulk (1909–2010), publisher, broadcaster, businessman from Ruston
- Kevin Faulk (born 1976), New England Patriots running back, LSU Hall of Famer
- Marshall Faulk (born 1973), Hall of Fame running back, television commentator
- Trev Faulk (born 1981), St. Louis Rams linebacker
- William C. Feazel (1895–1965), interim U.S. Senator in 1948; former state representative from Ouachita Parish
- Lionel Ferbos (1911–2014), jazz musician from New Orleans
- Jimmy Field (born 1940), Louisiana Public Service Commissioner (1996–2012)
- Cleo Fields (born 1962), politician
- T. T. Fields (1912–1994), politician
- David Filo (born 1966), co-founder of Yahoo!
- Olaf Fink (1914–1973), educator and state senator for Orleans Parish from 1956 to 1972
- Jimmy Fitzmorris (1921–2021), politician, lieutenant governor
- Sean Patrick Flanery (born 1965), actor
- John C. Fleming (born 1952), U.S. representative; medical doctor
- Dan Flores (born 1948), historian of the American West
- D. J. Fluker (born 1991), offensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers
- John Folse (born 1946), chef and restaurateur
- Canray Fontenot (1922–1995), fiddler
- Jerry Fontenot (born 1966), assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers
- Mary Alice Fontenot (1910–2003), author
- Mike Fontenot (born 1980), second baseman for the San Francisco Giants
- Elizabeth Erny Foote (born 1953), judge
- Cheryl Ford (born 1981), WNBA player
- Faith Ford (born 1964), actress
- Frankie Ford (1939–2015), singer
- C. B. Forgotston (1945–2016), state government watchdog
- Barbara Forrest (born 20th century), philosopher and prominent critic of the intelligent design movement
- Matt Forte (born 1985), running back for the Chicago Bears
- Ezola B. Foster (1938–2018), conservative political activist, writer, and politician
- Mike Foster (1930–2020), Governor of Louisiana
- Murphy J. Foster (1849–1921), Governor of Louisiana
- Pete Fountain (1930–2016), musician
- Mike Francis (born 1946), businessman, Republican former state party chairman
- Keith Frank (born 1972), zydeco musician
- Preston Frank (born 1947), zydeco musician
- Tillman Franks (1920–2006), country musician and manager
- Anthony Freeman (1988–2018), Catholic religious and author
- Mannie Fresh (born 1974), record producer, musician
- J. Isaac Friedman (1877–1949), state representative and state senator from Natchitoches Parish
- Leon Friedman (1886–1948), state representative from Natchitoches Parish (1932–40)
- W. C. Friley (1845–1911), educator and Baptist clergyman
- Lawrence T. Fuglaar (1895–1972), state representative from Rapides Parish (1948–52); drowning victim
- Hoffman Franklin Fuller (born 1932), professor emeritus at Tulane University Law School, authority on tax law
- Samuel B. Fuller (1905–1988), founder and president of the Fuller Products Company, publisher of the New York Age and Pittsburgh Courier
- Henry L. Fuqua (1865–1926), Governor of Louisiana (1924–26, his death)
- J. B. Fuselier (1901–1975), Cajun musician from Oberlin, Louisiana
- Mike Futrell (born 1960), politician
G[edit]
- Ernest J. Gaines (1933–2019), author
- Randal Gaines (born 1955), African American; lawyer; educator; state representative for St. Charles and St. John the Baptist parishes (since 2012)
- Daniel F. Galouye (1920–1976), science fiction writer
- Count Bernardo de Gálvez (1746–1786), Spanish governor; viceroy of New Spain
- John Sidney Garrett (1921–2005), former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Claiborne Parish
- Jim Garrison (1921–1992), former New Orleans district attorney; later a state judge
- Robert T. Garrity Jr. (born 1949), former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Jefferson Parish
- Kevin Gates (born 1986), rapper
- Chad Gaudin (born 1983), MLB pitcher
- Tim Gautreaux (born 1947), author
- Randall Gay (born 1982), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints
- Johnny Giavotella (born 1987), second baseman for the Los Angeles Angels
- Philip H. Gilbert (1870–1932), politician; former lieutenant governor
- Mickey Gilley (born 1936), musician; singer; nightclub owner
- David 'Bo' Ginn (1951–2006), state senator or Morehouse Parish (1980–88)
- George Girard (1930–1957), musician
- Hap Glaudi (1912–1989), New Orleans sports journalist
- Edgar Godbold (1879–1952), president of Louisiana College (1942–51)
- H. N. Goff (1910–1978), state representative from Rapides Parish (1952–56)
- Victor Gold (1928–2017), journalist and political consultant
- John Goodman (born 1952), actor
- Cletis Gordon (born 1982), cornerback for the United Football League's Florida Tuskers
- Stephen Gostkowski (born 1984), placekicker for the New England Patriots
- Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829–1869), pianist; composer
- Lucille May Grace (1900–1957), first woman in statewide elected office as register of state lands
- Shirley Ann Grau (1929–2020), writer
- Webster "Webbie" Gradney Jr. (born 1985), rapper
- Danny Granger (born 1983), small forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
- Todd Graves (born 1972), entrepreneur and founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
- Veleka Gray (born 1951), actress; writer; producer
- Douglas D. "Doug" Green (born c. 1950), politician
- Howard Green (born 1979), nose tackle for the Green Bay Packers
- BenJarvus Green-Ellis (born 1985), running back for the New England Patriots
- Thomas A. "Tom" Greene (born 1948), former state senator
- John Grenier (1930–2007), Republican politician in Alabama; born in New Orleans
- Grits Gresham (1922–2008), sportsman; journalist
- J. D. Grey (1906–1985), clergyman
- Robert Groves (born 1948), sociologist; Director of the United States Census Bureau under U.S. President Barack Obama
- Anthony Guarisco Jr. (born 1938), politician
- Dudley A. Guglielmo (1909–2005), insurance commissioner
- Dick Guidry (1929–2014), politician; businessman from Lafourche Parish
- Greg G. Guidry (born 1960), member of the Louisiana Supreme Court
- Richard Guidry (1949–2008), advocate of French language in Louisiana
- Ron Guidry (born 1950), Cy Young Award-winning pitcher for the New York Yankees
- Brandon Guillory (born 1985), businessman
- Elbert Guillory (born 1944), politician
- G. Earl Guinn (1912–2004), president of Louisiana College (1951–75)
- Bryant Gumbel (born 1948), television journalist
- Greg Gumbel (born 1946), sportscaster
- Buddy Guy (born 1936), blues musician
H[edit]
- Billy Hagan (1932–2007), NASCAR owner and racer, businessman
- Richard T. Haik (born 1950), United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana
- Ted Haik (born 1945), politician
- Jeff Hall (born 1951), state representative for Rapides Parish (since 2015)
- Joe Hall, la la and Cajun musician
- Pike Hall Jr. (1931–1999), judge from Shreveport
- Rusty Hamer (1947–1990), child actor
- Henry E. Hardtner (1870–1935), lumberman, conservationist, politician, founder of Urania
- John Spencer Hardy (1913–2012), lieutenant general in the United States Air Force
- Paul Jude Hardy (born 1942), state senator, secretary of state, lieutenant governor
- Robert Harling (born 1951), playwright, screenwriter and film director, wrote Steel Magnolias
- Winsor Harmon (born 1963), actor, The Bold and the Beautiful
- Lance Harris (born 1961), state representative
- Will Harris (born 1984), relief pitcher for the Houston Astros
- Damon Harrison (born 1988), nose tackle for the New York Giants
- Joe Harrison (born c. 1952), state representative
- Ryan Harrison (born 1992), professional tennis player
- Leonard R. "Pop" Hataway (born 1939), former sheriff of Grant Parish
- Torrence "Lil Boosie" Hatch (born 1982), rapper
- Jason Hatcher (born 1982), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys
- Kenny Havard (born 1971), politician
- Elvin Hayes (born 1945), Hall of Fame basketball player
- Hunter Hayes (born 1991), country singer
- Rufus D. Hayes (1913–2002), first state insurance commissioner, East Baton Rouge Parish district attorney and judge, Democratic state chairman
- William Wright Heard (1853–1926), governor of Louisiana (1900–04)
- Bobby Hebert (born 1960), New Orleans Saints quarterback known as "Cajun Cannon"
- Felix Edward Hébert (1901–1979), journalist, politician
- Paul M. Hebert (1907–1977), judge, Louisiana State University Law Center dean
- Troy Hebert (born 1966), politician
- Lee Hedges (born 1929), champion football coach in Shreveport
- Talmadge L. Heflin (born 1940), former member of the Texas House of Representatives
- Marie Alice Heine (1858–1925), first American Princess of Monaco
- Betty Heitman (1929–1994), Republican politician
- David Heitmeier (born 1961), state senator for Orleans Parish (since 2008); optometrist
- Francis C. Heitmeier (born 1950), former state senator for Orleans Parish; lawyer and lobbyist
- Knute Heldner (1875–1952), impressionist artist
- Lillian Hellman (1905–1984), playwright and screenwriter
- Devery Henderson (born 1982), wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints
- Lloyd Hendrick (1908–1951), Shreveport lawyer and state senator for DeSoto and Caddo parishes (1940–48)
- Ellis Henican (born 1958), journalist, commentator, talk show host
- Jeff Hennessy (1929–2014), trampoline coach
- Leigh Hennessy, world champion gymnast and movie stuntwoman
- Shelley Hennig (born 1987), actress, Days of Our Lives
- Charlie Hennigan (1935–2017), football player
- Gilbert Franklin Hennigan (1883–1960), politician
- Cameron Henry (born 1974), politician
- Clarence "Frogman" Henry (born 1937), singer, musician
- Gloria Henry (1923–2021), actress, CBS's Dennis the Menace
- Bob Hensgens (born 1955), state representative
- George Herriman (1880–1944), Krazy Kat cartoonist
- Louis Herthum (born 1956), actor, Murder, She Wrote
- Jacob Hester (born 1985), fullback for the San Diego Chargers
- Emma Churchman Hewitt (1850–1921), writer, journalist
- W. W. Hicks (1843–1925), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Webster Parish (1900–04)
- Andrew Higgins (1886–1952), shipbuilder, industrialist
- Clay Higgins (born 1961), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district, beginning 2017
- Stephanie Hilferty (born 1985), state representative for Orleans and Jefferson parishes since 2016
- Kenny Hill (born 1958), NFL defensive back
- Corey Hilliard (born 1985), offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
- Quin Hillyer (born 1964), columnist and editor
- Donald E. Hines (1933–2019), politician and physician
- Walker Hines (born 1984), state representative from Orleans Parish
- Al Hirt (1922–1999), musician
- Valarie Hodges (born 1955), politician
- Melvin L. Holden (born 1952), first African-American mayor of Baton Rouge
- Cheryl Holdridge (1944–2009), actor
- Trindon Holliday (born 1986), wide receiver and return specialist for the New York Giants
- Earl Holliman (born 1928), actor
- Harry Hollins (1932–1989), state representative for Calcasieu Parish from 1964 to 1980
- Paul Hollis (born 1972), state representative from St. Tammany Parish
- Clyde C. Holloway (1943–2016), former US Representative; member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission
- Ben F. Holt (1925–1995), politician
- Jay F. Honeycutt (born 1937), former director of the Kennedy Space Center
- Russel L. Honoré (born 1947), general during Hurricane Katrina relief
- Dodie Horton (born 1956), state representative for Bossier Parish, effective 2016
- Son House (1902–1988), blues singer and guitarist
- TJ House (born 1989), pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
- Alton Hardy Howard (1925–2006), co-founder of Howard Brothers Discount Stores; gospel songwriter
- Jaye Howard (born 1988), nose tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs
- V. E. Howard (1911–2000), Church of Christ clergyman, founder of radio International Gospel Hour
- W. L. "Jack" Howard (1921–2004), mayor of Monroe and partner of Howard Brothers Discount Stores
- Arlene Howell (born 1939), Miss USA 1958 and actress: Bourbon Street Beat
- Jerry Huckaby (born 1941), US Representative
- Jefferson D. Hughes III (born 1952), associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2013
- William Clark Hughes (1868–1930), Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1926–28); Bossier Parish farmer
- Melvin Hunt (born 1969), assistant coach of the Dallas Mavericks
- Clementine Hunter (c. 1886–1988), folk artist
- Jeffrey Hunter (1926–1969), actor
- Marcus Hunter (born 1979), politician
- Carolyn Huntoon (born 1940), scientist
- Mike "Pete" Huval (born c. 1956), politician
I[edit]
- Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville (1661–1706), founder of the French colony of Louisiana of New France
- Iron Eyes Cody (1904–1999), actor; native of Kaplan
- Walter Isaacson (born 1952), author; journalist; president and chief executive officer, Aspen Institute
- Barry Ivey (born 1979), politician
J[edit]
- George W. Jack (1875–1924), federal judge
- Wellborn Jack (1907–1991), state representative from Caddo Parish (1940–64)
- Whitfield Jack (1906–1989), Shreveport attorney and United States Army colonel in World War II and United States Army Reserve major general
- Donte Jackson (born 1995), NFL cornerback
- John M. Jackson (born 1950), actor, JAG
- Lisa Jackson (born 1962), administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under Barack Obama
- Mahalia Jackson (1911–1972), gospel singer
- Randy Jackson (born 1955), guitarist and lead singer of rock band Zebra
- Randy Jackson (born 1956), musician, entrepreneur, television personality
- Tyson Jackson (born 1986), defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons
- Brandon Jacobs (born 1982), running back for the New York Giants
- Angie Jakusz (1980–2021), Contestant on Survivor: Palau
- Bradie James (born 1981), linebacker for the Houston Texans
- Antawn Jamison (born 1976), NBA player for the Los Angeles Lakers
- Rajarsi Janakananda (1892–1955), former president of the Self-Realization Fellowship
- JayDaYoungan (1998–2022), rapper
- Lemuel Jeanpierre (born 1987), center for the Seattle Seahawks
- Patrick O. Jefferson (born 1968), state representative for Bienville, Claiborne, and Lincoln parishes (since 2012); lawyer in Arcadia
- Eddie Jemison (born 1963), actor, Hung, Bruce Almighty, and Ocean's Eleven and its sequels
- T. J. Jemison (1918–2013), clergyman and organizer of the Baton Rouge bus boycott
- Faith Jenkins (born 20th century), attorney, legal commentator, Miss Louisiana 2000
- Mykel Shannon Jenkins (born 1969), actor, The Bold and the Beautiful
- Woody Jenkins (born 1947), politician, newspaper publisher
- Bobby Jindal (born 1971), Governor of Louisiana
- Ronnie Johns (born 1949), politician
- Andrew R. Johnson (1856–1933), state senator and mayor of Homer; named Ashland, Louisiana
- Avery Johnson (born 1965), NBA player and coach
- Bernette Joshua Johnson (born 1943), Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2013; associate justice, 1994–2013
- Bill Johnson (1872–1972), jazz musician
- Damaris Johnson (born 1989), wide receiver and punt returner for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Dan Johnson – American religious leader and politician (1960–2017)[2]
- Mike Johnson (born 1972), U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017; former state representative and constitutional attorney from Bossier Parish
- Quinn Johnson (born 1986), fullback for the Green Bay Packers
- Toya Johnson (born 1983), actress
- John Bennett Johnston Jr. (born 1932), U.S. Senator (1972–97); lobbyist (since 1997); state senator (1968–72); state representative (1964–68)
- Charlie Joiner (born 1947), former NFL wide receiver, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Bert Jones (born 1951), football quarterback, LSU and NFL's Baltimore Colts
- Chad Jones (born 1988), safety for the New York Giants
- Deion Jones (born 1994), linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons
- Donnie Jones (born 1980), punter for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Dub Jones (born 1924), NFL and AAFC running back
- Edgar Jones (born 1984), linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs
- Jacoby Jones (born 1984), wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens
- Perry Jones III (born 1991), player for the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones (1905–1982), president and baseball coach at Grambling State University (1936–77)
- Henderson Jordan (1896–1958), Bienville Parish sheriff, in posse that ambushed Bonnie and Clyde
- Michael I. Jordan (born 1956), Professor at University of California, Berkeley, researcher in machine learning and artificial intelligence
- J. E. Jumonville Jr. (born 1942), state senator and horse breeder from Pointe Coupee Parish
- Juvenile (born 1975), rapper
K[edit]
- Kelly Keeling (born 1966), singer-songwriter from Houma
- Perry Keith (1847–1935), politician
- William P. Kellogg (1830–1918), Member of Congress; Governor; United States Senator
- Iris Kelso (1926–2003), New Orleans journalist
- Bolivar E. Kemp (1871–1933), U.S. representative (1925–33)
- Bolivar Edwards Kemp Jr. (1904–1965), Louisiana Attorney General (1948–52)
- John Neely Kennedy (born 1951), Louisiana State Treasurer
- Robert F. Kennon (1902–1988), Governor of Louisiana (1952–56)
- Doug Kershaw (born 1936), musician, singer
- Sammy Kershaw (born 1958), musician; singer; candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
- Ernie K-Doe (1936–2001), singer; billed himself as the "Emperor of the Universe"
- DJ Khaled (born 1975), record producer; radio personality; DJ; record label executive
- Nat G. Kiefer (1939–1985), state senator from New Orleans
- Catherine D. Kimball (born 1945), retired chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
- Claude King (1923–2013), country singer-songwriter; known for "Wolverton Mountain"
- Earl King (1934–2003), musician
- Ralph E. King (1902–1974), physician; state senator from Franklin Parish
- Edith Killgore Kirkpatrick (1918–2014), music educator; former member of Louisiana Board of Regents
- Mark Klein (born 1993), singer
- Neil Haven Klock (1896–1978), sugar planter; politician from Rapides Parish
- Jeannette Knoll (born 1943), associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
- Jesse Monroe Knowles (1919–2006), politician; survivor of the Bataan Death March during World War II
L[edit]
- John LaBruzzo (born 1970), politician
- Eddie Lacy (born 1990), running back for the Green Bay Packers
- Oliver Lafayette (born 1984), basketball player
- Ed Lafitte (1886–1971), baseball player
- Jean Lafitte (c. 1780 – c. 1826), blacksmith; pirate
- David LaFleur (born 1974), former NFL player
- Eric LaFleur (born 1964), attorney and politician
- Greg LaFleur (born 1958), former NFL player
- Joseph Verbis Lafleur (1912–1944), Roman Catholic priest of the Military Ordinariate of the United States during World War II
- Vanessa Caston LaFleur, attorney and politician
- Juan LaFonta (born 1972), former state representative for Orleans Parish and New Orleans lawyer
- Papa Jack Laine (1873–1966), bandleader
- Maxie Lambright (1924–1980), football coach
- Dorothy Lamour (1914–1996), actress
- Julius Lamperez (1920–1999), musician
- Katherine LaNasa (born 1966), actress, Judging Amy
- Bennett Landreneau (born 1947), Major General in the Army National Guard, and Adjutant General of Louisiana, 1997–2011
- Mary Landrieu (born 1955), US Senator
- Mitch Landrieu (born 1960), politician
- Moon Landrieu (born 1930), judge, politician
- Ali Landry (born 1973), actress; model; Miss USA (1996)
- Jarvis Landry (born 1992), wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins
- Jeff Landry (born 1970), politician
- Lisa Landry (born 1977), comedian
- Nancy Landry (born 1962), politician
- Eric Laneuville (born 1952), actor; television director, St. Elsewhere, Room 222
- Nick LaRocca (1889–1961), self-proclaimed "inventor of jazz"
- John Larroquette (born 1947), actor
- Hank Lauricella (1930–2014), football player; state senator
- Marie Laveau (c 1794 – c. 1881), Voodoo priestess
- Theodore K. Lawless (1892–1971), dermatologist, medical researcher, and philanthropist
- Ladislas Lazaro (1872-1927), politician
- Claude "Buddy" Leach (born 1934), politician; businessman
- Lead Belly (1885–1949), musician
- Ronald Leary (born 1989), guard for the Dallas Cowboys
- Dudley J. LeBlanc (1894–1971), politician; businessman; made a fortune in the patent medicine Hadacol
- Fred S. LeBlanc (1897–1969), politician
- Samuel A. LeBlanc I (1886–1955), lawyer; state representative; state court judge; grandfather of Sam A. LeBlanc III
- Conway LeBleu (1918–2007), state representative for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes, 1964–88
- Richard Leche (1898–1965), Governor of Louisiana
- Rosie Ledet (born 1971), musician
- Joseph E. LeDoux (born 1949), neuroscientist
- David Lee (born 1943), football player
- Harry Lee (1932–2007), Jefferson Parish sheriff
- Rory Lee (born 1949), president of Louisiana College (1997–2004)
- Keith Lehr (born 1963), two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, born and resides in Bossier City
- Iry LeJeune (1928–1955), musician
- John A. Lejeune (1867–1942), Marine Corps general
- Don Lemon (born 1966), journalist and television anchor; host of CNN Newsroom
- Elmore Leonard (1925–2013), crime and western novelist; born in New Orleans
- Jim Leslie (1937–1976), journalist; advertising executive; assassinated in Baton Rouge
- Jared Leto (born 1971), actor; lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars
- Shannon Leto (born 1970), drummer of the alternative rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, occasional actor
- Zachary Levi (born 1980), actor, Less than Perfect, Chuck
- Jerry Lee Lewis (1935–2022), musician
- Keenan Lewis (born 1986), cornerback for the New Orleans Saints
- Michael Lewis (born 1960), author; financial journalist; Moneyball, The Blind Side
- Patrick Lewis (born 1991), center for the Seattle Seahawks
- Rashard Lewis (born 1979), forward for the Orlando Magic
- Lil Wayne (born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.), rapper
- Coleman Lindsey (1892–1968), politician
- Meghan Linsey (born 1985), musician, singer/songwriter, and contestant on The Voice season 8
- F. A. Little Jr. (born 1936), judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
- Little Walter (1930–1968), blues harmonica player
- Nate Livings (born 1982), guard for the Dallas Cowboys
- Bob Livingston (born 1943), Member of Congress (1977–99)
- Edward Livingston (1764–1836), Member of Congress; United States Secretary of State
- Lloyd (born 1986), contemporary R&B and hip hop artist
- Bennie Logan (born 1989), nose tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Earl Kemp Long (1895–1960), Governor of Louisiana (1939–40, 1948–52 and 1956–60)
- George S. Long (1883–1958), US Representative
- Gerald Long (born 1944), Republican state senator from Natchitoches; only elected Republican official of the Long family
- Huey Pierce Long Jr. (1893–1935), Governor of Louisiana; US Senator
- Jimmy D. Long (1931–2016), politician
- Russell Long (1918–2003), US Senator
- Speedy O. Long (1928–2006), US Representative; district attorney from La Salle Parish
- Professor Longhair (1918–1980), musician
- John L. Loos (1918–2011), historian
- Joseph Lopinto (born c. 1976), state representative from Jefferson Parish
- Morris Lottinger Jr. (born c. 1938), politician
- Morris Lottinger Sr. (1902–1978), politician
- Lance Louis (born 1985), offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts
- Aaron Loup (born 1987), relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
- Bobby Lowther (1923–2015), only two-sport (basketball and track and field) All-American at Louisiana State University (1946)
- Cornelius Lucas (born 1991), offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
- Robert L. Lynn (1931–2020), president of Louisiana College from 1975 to 1997
- Ted Lyons (1900–1986), Hall of Fame baseball player
M[edit]
- Sherman Q. Mack (born 1972), politician
- Anthony Mackie (born 1979), actor, Million Dollar Baby, The Hurt Locker, Captain America
- Magic Sam (1937–1969), blues music pioneer
- John Maginnis (1948–2014), journalist; author
- Mikie Mahtook (born 1989), outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays
- Karl Malone (born 1963), Hall of Fame basketball player, mainly with the Utah Jazz
- Jeff Mangum (born 1970), musician; founder of Neutral Milk Hotel
- Robert "Bob" Mann (born 1958), journalist, historian
- Archie Manning (born 1949), former New Orleans Saints quarterback; father of Eli, Cooper and Peyton
- Cooper Manning (born 1974), television personality; brother of Eli and Peyton
- Eli Manning (born 1981), New York Giants quarterback; son of Archie Manning; brother of Peyton and Cooper
- Peyton Manning (born 1976), retired Denver Broncos quarterback; son of Archie Manning; brother of Eli and Cooper
- Tommy Manzella (born 1983), shortstop for the Colorado Rockies
- "Pistol" Pete Maravich (1947–1988), basketball player, LSU and NBA Hall of Famer
- Paul Mares (1900–1949), musician
- Anna Margaret (born 1996), singer
- Angélica María (born 1944), Mexican actress and singer
- Robert M. Marionneaux (born 1968), politician
- Branford Marsalis (born 1960), musician
- Delfeayo Marsalis (born 1965), trombonist
- Ellis Marsalis Jr. (1934–2020), musician; educator
- Ellis Marsalis Sr. (1908–2004), poultry farmer; jazz musician; hotelier; civil rights activist
- Jason Marsalis (born 1977), percussionist
- Wynton Marsalis (born 1961), musician
- Leonard Marshall (born 1961), former defensive end, primarily for the New York Giants
- Samuel W. Martien (1854–1946), planter; politician
- Jarell Martin (born 1994), basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Danny Martiny (born 1951), politician
- Rod Masterson (1945–2013), actor
- Tyrann Mathieu (born 1992), free safety and cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals
- Vance McAllister (born 1974), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 5th congressional district
- Jay McCallum (born 1960), justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court; former state representative for Lincoln and Union parishes
- James T. McCalman (1914–1977), state senator from Claiborne and Bienville parishes (1960–64)
- Todd McClure (born 1977), center for the Atlanta Falcons
- John McConathy (1930–2016), professional basketball player and educator
- Mike McConathy (born 1955), basketball coach at Northwestern State University since 1999; son of John McConathy
- Billy McCormack (1928–2012), Southern Baptist clergyman; national director of the Christian Coalition of America
- Jim McCrery (born 1949), US Representative
- Sidney McCrory (1911–1985), Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry (1956–60)
- Jack McFarland (born 1969), state representative from Winn Parish, effective 2016
- Eugene McGehee (1928–2014), state legislator; judge; from East Baton Rouge Parish
- Tim McGraw (born 1967), country musician; actor
- John McKeithen (1918–1999), Governor of Louisiana (1964–72)
- W. Fox McKeithen (1946–2005), Louisiana secretary of state (1988–2005)
- Charles E. McKenzie (1896–1956), U.S. representative
- Baylus Benjamin McKinney (1886–1952), Christian singer-songwriter
- Joe McKnight (born 1988), tailback for the New York Jets
- A. J. McNamara (1936–2014), state representative; U.S. District Judge from Jefferson Parish
- Gil Meche (born 1978), MLB pitcher
- Leon C. Megginson (1921–2010), LSU professor noted for his clarifying statements about Darwinism
- D. L. Menard (1932–2017), Cajun musician from Erath
- Adah Isaacs Menken (1835–1868), actress
- Emile Meyer (1910–1987), actor
- Jerome Meyinsse (born 1988), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Quintin Mikell (born 1980), safety for the St. Louis Rams
- Lizzie Miles (1895–1963), singer
- Wade Miley (born 1986), relief pitcher for the Houston Astros
- Larry Miller (born 1936), musician and accordion maker
- Roderick Miller (1924–2005), politician; lawyer
- Percy "Master P" Miller (born 1967), musician; actor; record producer; athlete
- Fred H. Mills Jr. (born 1955), politician, pharmacist, banker
- Jordan Mills (born 1990), offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears
- Newt V. Mills (1899–1996), U.S. representative
- Paul Millsap (born 1985), power forward for the Utah Jazz
- Alexander Milne (1742–1838), businessman; slave trader; philanthropist
- Barkevious Mingo (born 1990), outside linebacker for the New England Patriots
- H. Lane Mitchell (1895–1978), Shreveport commissioner of public works (1934–68)
- RJ Mitte (born 1992), actor, Walt Jr. on Breaking Bad
- Beth Mizell (born 1952), state senator for St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes since 2016
- Randy Moffett (born 1947), educator
- Bill Monroe (1920–2011), journalist, host of Meet the Press (1975–84)
- Greg Monroe (born 1990), center for the Detroit Pistons
- Billy Montgomery (born 1937), politician; former educator
- Little Brother Montgomery (c. 1906–1985), musician
- Chris Mooney (born 1977), journalist and author
- Cleo Moore (1923–1973), actress (1950s)
- Danny Roy Moore (1925–c. 2020), state senator from Claiborne Parish (1964–68)
- Ellen Bryan Moore (1912–1999), Register of State Lands; captain in Women's Army Corps during World War II
- Mewelde Moore (born 1982), running back for the Indianapolis Colts
- W. Henson Moore (born 1939), US Representative
- Jackie Moreland (1938–1971), professional basketball player
- Aaron Morgan (born 1988), outside linebacker and defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Cecil Morgan (1898–1999), state legislator; led the impeachment forces against Huey Pierce Long Jr.; executive with Standard Oil Company; dean of Tulane University Law School
- Elemore Morgan Jr. (1931–2008), landscape painter and photographer
- Lewis L. Morgan (1876–1950), U.S. representative; gubernatorial runoff candidate (1944)
- Oliver Morgan (1933-2007), R&B singer
- Dutch Morial (1929–1989), judge; mayor of New Orleans
- Sergio Rossetti Morosini (born 1953), Diplomat, Artist, Author; 1975 Honorary Louisiana State Senator
- Cynthia Hedge-Morrell (born 1947), member of the New Orleans City Council
- Jean-Paul Morrell (born 1978), New Orleans lawyer and member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature
- Jay Morris (born 1958), state representative from Ouachita and Morehouse parishes
- deLesseps Morrison Jr. (1944–1996), state representative from Orleans Parish
- deLesseps S. "Chep" Morrison (1912–1964), mayor of New Orleans; ambassador to the Organization of American States; three-time gubernatorial candidate
- Logan Morrison (born 1987), outfielder and first baseman for the Seattle Mariners
- Morgus the Magnificent – fictional horror host (1950s–1980s)
- Paul Morphy (1837–1884), world chess champion
- Garrett Morris (born 1937), actor and comedian, Saturday Night Live
- Isaac Edward Morse (1809–1866), Attorney General of Louisiana; US Member of Congress[3]
- Jelly Roll Morton (1890–1941), musician; composer; self-proclaimed "inventor of jazz"
- Alicia Morton (born 1987), actress
- Alexander Mouton (1804–1885), Governor; United States Senator
- Jonas Mouton (born 1988), linebacker for the San Diego Chargers
- Bernhard Müller (1788–1834), colonizer
- W. Spencer Myrick (1913–2001), state legislator from West Carroll Parish
N[edit]
- Ray Nagin (born 1956), mayor of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina; convicted felon
- Kevin Naquin, Cajun accordionist
- Oliver F. Naquin (1904–1989), United States Navy admiral
- Edward F. Neild (1884–1955), architect; from Shreveport
- Ed Nelson (1928–2014), actor, Peyton Place
- Aaron Neville (born 1941), singer
- Arthel Neville (born 1962), anchor for Fox News
- Drake Nevis (born 1989), defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys
- Josephine Louise Newcomb (1816–1901), philanthropist (Newcomb College)
- Jimmy C. Newman (1927–2014), musician
- Malik Newman (born 1997), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Randy Newman (born 1943), singer-songwriter; pianist
- Francis T. Nicholls (1834–1912), Governor of Louisiana
- Lance E. Nichols (born 1955), actor, Treme
- Taurean Nixon (born 1991), cornerback for the Denver Broncos
- James A. Noe (1890–1976), Governor of Louisiana (for five months in 1936); oil driller; broadcaster
- Rico Noel (born 1989), outfielder for the New York Yankees
- Aaron Nola (born 1993), MLB All Star baseball pitcher
- William Wiley Norris III (1936–2016), city, district, and circuit court judge from West Monroe
- Solomon Northrup (1807–1863), abolitionist
- Alcide Nunez (1884–1934), musician
- Samuel B. Nunez Jr. (1930–2012), politician
- William Harold "Billy" Nungesser (born 1959), Republican politician
O[edit]
- Prentiss Oakley (1905–1957), Bienville Parish sheriff (1940–52); in posse that ambushed Bonnie and Clyde in 1934
- Frank Ocean (born 1987), Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer
- Alton Ochsner (1896–1981), surgeon; medical researcher
- Bob Odom (1935–2014), state agriculture commissioner (1980–2008); longest-serving individual in that office
- Arthur J. O'Keefe Sr. (1876–1943), mayor of New Orleans (1926–29)
- Michael H. O'Keefe (1931–2021), politician; convicted felon
- Henry Warren Ogden (1842–1905), politician
- Shaquille O'Neal (born 1972), former LSU and NBA player, Basketball Hall of Famer
- Joe "King" Oliver (1885–1938), jazz musician
- Virgil Orr (1923–2021), state representative; vice president, Louisiana Tech University
- Joe Osborn (1937–2018), musician
- Kenneth Osterberger (1930–2016), state senator from East Baton Rouge Parish, 1972 to 1992; former opponent of David Duke
- Lee Harvey Oswald (1939–1963), presumed assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy
- Mel Ott (1909–1958), Hall of Fame baseball player
- George T. Oubre (1918–1998), politician; from St. James Parish
- Darrell Ourso (born 1964), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (since 2015)
- Jessel Ourso (1932–1978), sheriff of Iberville Parish
- John H. Overton (1875–1948), US Senator
- Don Owen (1930–2012), news anchor, politician
P[edit]
- Robert Pack (born 1969), NBA player and coach
- Frank Page (1925–2013), radio broadcaster, KWKH in Shreveport
- James George Palmer (1875–1952), Mayor of Shreveport (1930–32); Judge, Louisiana Circuit Court of Appeals (1932–33)
- Jonathan Papelbon (born 1980), closer for the Philadelphia Phillies
- Robert Parish (born 1953), Hall of Fame basketball player
- John M. Parker (1863–1939), Governor of Louisiana (1920–24)
- John Victor Parker (1928–2014), federal judge (1979–2014)
- Mel Parnell (1922–2012), pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
- Edward Grady Partin (1924–1990), Teamsters Union business agent in Baton Rouge
- Otto Passman (1900–1988), U.S. Representative
- William S. Patout III (1932–2017), sugar grower in Iberia Parish
- Carly Patterson (born 1988), Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics
- Elfrid Payton (born 1994), Point guard for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association
- Nicholas Payton (born 1973), musician
- Joe Raymond Peace (born 1945), football coach
- Kevin Pearson (born 1959), politician
- Jesse Pearson (1930–1979), actor and screenwriter
- William S. Peck Sr. (1873–1946), politician
- Harvey Peltier Jr. (1923–1980), politician
- Harvey Peltier Sr. (1899–1977), politician
- Walker Percy (1916–1990), author
- Leander Perez (1891–1969), District judge; political boss of St. Bernard and Plaquemine parishes (1919–69)
- Tony Perkins (born 1963), conservative politician; head of the Family Research Council
- Ralph Perlman (1917–2013), state budget director (1967–88)
- Pauley Perrette (born 1969), singer and actress (NCIS)
- Ryan Perrilloux (born 1987), quarterback
- Jonathan W. Perry (born 1973), politician
- Tyler Perry (born 1969), television and film producer, writer, actor, director
- Jace Peterson (born 1990), second baseman for the Atlanta Braves
- Bob Pettit (born 1932), Hall of Fame basketball player (1954–65)
- Andy Pettitte (born 1972), former starting pitcher for the New York Yankees and Houston Astros
- Marguerite Piazza (1921–2012), operatic soprano
- Abe E. Pierce III (1934–2021), politician; educator
- Webb Pierce (1921–1991), singer
- Wendell Pierce (born 1962), actor, Bunk Moreland on The Wire
- Juan Pierre (born 1977), outfielder for the Miami Marlins
- P.B.S. Pinchback (1837–1921), politician, Governor of Louisiana
- Glen Pitre (born 1955), filmmaker
- Loulan Pitre Jr. (born 1961), lawyer in New Orleans; former state representative for Lafourche Parish
- Montgomery Pittman (1917–1962), actor, screenwriter, producer, known for 77 Sunset Strip
- Vance Plauché (1897-1976) - U.S. Representative, 1941 to 1943
- Dustin Poirier (born 1989), UFC fighter
- Lloyd Harlin Polite (born 1986), R&B singer
- Leonidas Polk (1806–1864), Confederate general; Episcopal bishop; founder of Sewanee: The University of the South
- Tracy Porter (born 1986), cornerback for the Oakland Raiders
- Dante Powell, stand-up comedian
- Mike Powell (born 1961), Shreveport politician
- Robert E. Powell (1923–1997), mayor of Monroe from 1979 to 1996
- Julien de Lallande Poydras (1740–1824), poet, politician
- Phil Preis (born 1950), politician
- Sister Helen Prejean (born 1938), activist
- Arthur T. Prescott (1863–1942), educator and founding president of Louisiana Tech University
- Dak Prescott (born 1993), quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys
- Edward J. Price (born 1953), state representative for Ascension, Iberville, and St. James parishes (since 2012)
- Louis Prima (1910–1978), musician, entertainer
- Professor Longhair (1918–1980), musician
- Albin Provosty (1865–1932), politician from New Roads
- Paul Prudhomme (1940–2015), chef
Q[edit]
- Chris Quinn (born 1983), point guard for the New Jersey Nets
R[edit]
- Paul Rae (born 1968), actor
- Max Rafferty (1917–1982), author; educator; California politician
- Henry Ragas (1897–1919), early jazz pianist
- Kevin Rahm (born 1971), actor
- Tanner Rainey (born 1992), relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals
- Melvin Rambin (1941–2001), politician; banker
- Rueben Randle (born 1991), wide receiver for the New York Giants
- Kevin Rankin (born 1976), actor, Friday Night Lights, Trauma, Unforgettable
- Ed Rand (1920–1999), state representative from Rapides Parish (1960–64)
- Joseph E. Ransdell (1858–1954), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 5th congressional district; U.S. senator (1913–31)
- John Rarick (1924–2009), US Representative; state court judge
- Clyde V. Ratcliff (1879–1952), politician; planter
- Eddy Raven (born 1944), singer-songwriter
- Shawn Reaves (born 1978), actor
- Mac "Dr John" Rebbenack (born 1940), pianist, singer-songwriter
- Ed Reed (born 1978), NFL free safety
- Willis Reed (1941–2019), Hall of Fame basketball player with the New York Knicks; NBA head coach
- Pee Wee Reese (1918–1999), Hall of Fame shortstop for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers
- Godfrey Reggio (born 1940), filmmaker
- Eric Reid (born 1991), safety for the San Francisco 49ers
- Ed Renwick (1938–2020), political scientist
- Darius Reynaud (born 1985), wide receiver and running back for the Tennessee Titans
- Slater Rhea (Shuai De, 帅德), American singer and TV personality famous in China; born in Alexandria
- Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes (1909–1997), politician
- Anne Rice (1941–2021), author
- Jerome "Dee" Richard (born 1955), politician
- Teddy Riley (1924–1992), jazz trumpeter
- Norbert Rilleaux (1806–1894), inventor; engineer
- Neil Riser (born 1962), state senator, 2008 to 2020; state representative since 2020
- Randy Roach (born 1951), mayor of Lake Charles since 2000
- Cokie Roberts (1943–2019), television journalist; author; daughter of Hale Boggs and Lindy Boggs
- Kay Robertson (born 1950), television personality
- Phil Robertson (born 1946), television personality
- Si Robertson (born 1948), television personality
- Scotty Robertson (1930–2011), basketball coach
- Greg Robinson (born 1992), offensive tackle for the St. Louis Rams
- W. C. Robinson (1861–1914), educator
- George Rodrigue (1944–2013), "Blue Dog" artist
- Buddy Roemer (1943–2021), governor of Louisiana (1988–92)
- Charles E. Roemer II (1923–2012), state commissioner of administration (1972–80)
- Ned Romero (1925–2017), actor; originally from Franklin
- Ralph L. Ropp (1897–1982), president of Louisiana Tech University (1949–62)
- Leon Roppolo (1902–1943), musician
- Jacques Roy (born 1970), mayor of Alexandria (since 2006)
- Alvin Benjamin Rubin (1920–1991), federal judge
- Barry Rubin (born 1957), Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL
- Bill Russell (born 1934), Hall of Fame center for the Boston Celtics; NBA coach
- Weldon Russell (born 1946), politician; businessman
S[edit]
- Jeffrey D. Sadow (born 1962), political scientist; columnist; educator
- Larry Sale (1893–1977), sheriff of Claiborne Parish
- Joe R. Salter (born 1943), politician, educator
- Brandon Sampson (born 1997), basketball player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- A. T. "Apple" Sanders Jr. (1926–1989), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from East Baton Rouge Parish (1956–64)
- Joel Savoy, musician and music producer
- Marc Savoy (born 1940), musician and accordion builder
- Wilson Savoy (born 1982), Grammy winning musician
- Kurtis Scaletta, writer
- Clay Schexnayder (born 1969), state representative; businessman
- John Schroder (born 1961), former state representative from Covington; businessman
- Mike Scifres (born 1980), punter for the San Diego Chargers
- Ashley Scott (born 1977), actress, model, Jericho, Dark Angel, Birds of Prey
- Nauman Scott (1916–2001), U.S. District Court judge
- Pat Screen (1943–1994), mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish (1981–88)
- Alan Seabaugh (born 1967), state representative
- J.C. Seaman (1898–1964), state representative from Tensas Parish (1944–64)
- Sam Seamans (born 1967), Anglican Church bishop in Mountain Home, Arkansas; born in Morgan City
- Aaron Selber Jr. (1927–2013), businessman and philanthropist
- Joe Sevario (born 1944), state senator from Ascension Parish, 1976–94
- Henry Clay Sevier (1896–1974), politician
- V. C. Shannon (1910–1989), politician
- Amanda Shaw (born 1990), actress; singer; fiddler
- B. L. Shaw (1933–2018) - former state senator, educator
- Rhonda Shear (born 1954), beauty queen; television host
- Ben Sheets (born 1978), MLB pitcher
- Virginia Shehee (1923–2015), first woman elected to Louisiana Senate
- Clarence Shelmon (born 1952), NFL offensive coordinator
- Kenny Wayne Shepherd (born 1977), musician
- Alana Shipp (born 1982), American-Israeli IFBB professional bodybuilder
- Chris Shivers (born 1978), professional bull rider
- Henry Miller Shreve (1785–1854), inventor; steamboat captain
- Phil Short (born 1947), state senator; relocated to Virginia
- Rockin' Sidney (1938–1998), Zydeco musician
- Richard Simmons (born 1948), fitness authority; television personality
- Scott M. Simon (born 1961), state representative
- Tharold Simon (born 1991), cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks
- Frank P. Simoneaux (born 1933), state representative from East Baton Rouge Parish (1972–82)
- C. O. Simpkins Sr. (1925–2019), state representative from Shreveport; civil rights activist, and dentist
- Cuthbert Ormond Simpkins Jr. (born 1947), physician and historian, reared in Shreveport
- Oramel H. Simpson (1870–1932), Governor of Louisiana (1926–28)
- Fulwar Skipwith (1765–1839), diplomat; politician
- Eric Skrmetta (born 1958), politician
- John Slidell (1793–1871), U.S. Senator; Confederate diplomat
- Soulja Slim (1977–2003), musician
- Donald Sloan (born 1988), guard for the Atlanta Hawks
- Argile Smith (born 1955), interim president of Louisiana College (2014–15)
- George Luke Smith (1837–1884), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district
- Howard K. Smith (1914–2002), television journalist; reporter
- Jasper K. Smith (1905–1992), politician
- John R. Smith (born 1945), politician
- Otis Smith (born 1965), New England Patriots cornerback; Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach
- Patricia Haynes Smith (born 1946), state representative from Baton Rouge
- Jefferson B. Snyder (1859–1951), politician
- Robert H. Snyder (1855–1905), politician
- Guy Sockrider (1921–2011), politician
- Steven Soderbergh (born 1963), film producer; screenwriter; cinematographer; director
- Floyd Soileau (born 1938), record producer
- Jennifer Soileau (born 1975), former professional soccer player
- Leo Soileau (1904–1980), fiddler
- Ian Somerhalder (born 1978), actor; model
- Art Sour (1924–2000), State Representative from Shreveport (1972–92)
- James Z. Spearing (1864–1942), politician
- Britney Spears (born 1981), singer; actress
- Bryan Spears (born 1977), film and television producer
- Jamie Lynn Spears (born 1991), actress; singer
- Lynne Spears (born 1955), author
- Marcus Spears (born 1983), defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys
- Freddie Spencer (born 1961), world motorcycle champion
- Mason Spencer (1892–1962), politician
- Tommy Spinks (1948–2007), football player
- Tam Spiva (1932–2017), screenwriter
- Frank Spooner (born 1937), businessman and politician
- Grove Stafford (1897–1975), state senator for Rapides Parish, 1940–48
- Leroy Augustus Stafford (1822–1864), Confederate brigadier general
- Tom Stagg (1923–2015), Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
- Rusty Staub (1944–2018), MLB right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman
- Craig Steltz (born 1986), safety for the Chicago Bears
- Alton Sterling (1979–2016), black man fatally shot by a police officer in Baton Rouge
- Elijah Stewart (born 1995), basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Kordell Stewart (born 1972), NFL quarterback and wide receiver
- Ford E. Stinson (1914–1989), lawyer and state legislator from Bossier Parish
- Julie Stokes (born 1969), state representative from Jefferson Parish
- Brandon Stokley (born 1976), wide receiver for the Denver Broncos
- Johnathan Stove (born 1995), basketball player for Hapoel Galil Elyon of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Michael G. Strain (born 1959), veterinarian; state representative; Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
- Roy C. Strickland (1942–2010), businessman, politician
- Raymond Strother (born 1940), political consultant
- Patrick Surtain (born 1976), NFL cornerback
- Hal Sutton (born 1958), PGA Tour golfer
- Jimmy Swaggart (born 1935), evangelist
- Marc Swayze (1913–2012), comic book writer and illustrator
- Stromile Swift (born 1979), NBA player
- Harold Sylvester (born 1949), actor, Married... with Children, Today's F.B.I., Shaky Ground
T[edit]
- Joseph Talamo (born 1990), jockey
- Kirk Talbot (born 1969), state representative from Jefferson Parish
- Irvin Talton – member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Webster Parish (1880–84)
- Elmer R. Tapper (1929–2011), politician
- Gregory Tarver (born 1946), civil rights activist, state senator from Caddo Parish
- Ray Tarver (1921–1972), dentist; represented Natchitoches Parish in state House of Representatives (1964–68)
- Albert Tate (1920–1986), state and federal judge
- Billy Tauzin (born 1943), US Representative; lobbyist
- Dorothy Mae Taylor (1928–2000), first African-American woman in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1971–80)
- Ike Taylor (born 1980), cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Jim Taylor (1935–2018), Hall of Fame fullback, primarily with the Green Bay Packers
- Richard Taylor (1826–1879), Confederate general
- Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), 12th President of the United States; US Army general
- Lloyd George Teekell (1922–1996), politician
- Garrett Temple (born 1986), point guard for the San Antonio Spurs
- Suzanne Haik Terrell (born 1954), politician
- Byron Thames (born 1969), actor and musician, Father Murphy
- Sam H. Theriot (born 1954), politician
- Ryan Theriot (born 1979), infielder for the San Francisco Giants
- Major Thibaut (born 1977), politician
- Keith Thibodeaux (born 1950), actor
- Ledricka Thierry (born 1978), politician
- Dallas Thomas (born 1989), offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins
- Mike Thomas (born 1987), wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tyrus Thomas (born 1986), power forward for the Charlotte Bobcats
- Jeff R. Thompson (born 1965), politician
- Ken Thompson (born 1943), pioneer of computer science
- T. Ashton Thompson (1916–1965), U.S. representative
- Marcus Thornton (born 1987), shooting guard for the New Orleans Hornets
- George H. Tichenor (1837–1923), surgeon; pioneer in antiseptics
- David Toms (born 1967), PGA Tour golfer
- Charles Emery Tooke Jr. (1912–1986), lawyer; state senator
- John Kennedy Toole (1937–1969), author of Pulitzer Prize-winning A Confederacy of Dunces
- Reggie Torbor (born 1981), former NFL linebacker
- Alzina Toups (1927–2022), chef
- Wayne Toups (born 1958), musician
- Allen Toussaint (1938–2015), New Orleans musician; composer; record producer
- A. Hays Town (1903–2005), architect
- John D. Travis (1940–2016), state representative from East Feliciana Parish, 1984 to 2000
- David C. Treen (1928–2009), US Representative (1973–80); Governor of Louisiana (1980–84)
- Paul Tulane (1801–1887), businessman; philanthropist
- Ben Turpin (1869–1940), silent film comedian
- Odessa Turner (born 1964), NFL wide receiver
- Trai Turner (born 1993), guard for the Carolina Panthers
- Marshall H. Twitchell (1840–1905), politician; planter, diplomat
U[edit]
- Chris Ullo (1928–2014), member of both houses of the state legislature from Jefferson Parish (1972–2008)
V[edit]
- Steve Van Buren (1920–2012), Hall of Fame halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Rose Van Thyn (1921–2010), Holocaust survivor in Shreveport
- Andrew Varona – race car driver
- Troy Verges (born 20th century), country music songwriter
- Jeffrey P. Victory (born 1946), associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
- Jacques Villeré (1760–1830), Creole; Governor of Louisiana; general
- Pruitt Taylor Vince (born 1960), film and television character actor
- David Vitter (born 1961), U.S. Senator
- Jeffrey Vitter (born 1955), computer science professor and researcher; 17th chancellor of the University of Mississippi
- John Volz (1936–2011), U.S. attorney; prosecuted high-profile corruption cases in the 1980s
- Theo Von (born 1980), comedian and podcaster
- Cole Vosbury (born 1991), singer-songwriter, musician, and contestant on The Voice season 5
W[edit]
- David Wade (1911–1990), general
- Thomas M. Wade (1860–1929), politician; educator
- Von Wafer (born 1985), shooting guard for the Orlando Magic
- Joseph David Waggonner Jr. (1918–2007), U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district
- W. E. "Willie" Waggonner (1905–1976), sheriff of Bossier Parish (1948–76)
- Bryan Wagner (1943–2018), Republican politician; former member of the New Orleans City Council
- Madam C. J. Walker (1867–1919), business tycoon
- Joseph Marshall Walker (1786–1856), Governor of Louisiana
- Lillian W. Walker (1923–2016), politician
- Taijuan Walker (born 1992), starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Mike Wallace (born 1986), wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Ray Walston (1914–2001) actor – My Favorite Martian
- Donald Ellsworth Walter (born 1936), former U.S. attorney; U.S. district judge in Shreveport
- Rick Ward III (born 1982), state senator from Iberville Parish
- Henry C. Warmoth (1842–1931), Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction
- Storm Warren (born 1988), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Ron Washington (born 1952), manager for the Texas Rangers
- J. Louis Watkins Jr. (1929–1997), judge; politician
- John D. Watkins (1828–1895), state senator and judge in Webster Parish
- John T. Watkins (1854–1925), state court judge; U.S. representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district (1905–21)
- Cedric Watson (born 1983), Creole and Cajun musician
- Muse Watson (born 1948), actor, Prison Break, NCIS
- Reggie Wayne (born 1978), wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts
- Carl Weathers (born 1948), NFL player; actor, Apollo Creed in the Rocky films
- Blayne Weaver (born 1976), actor
- Corey Webster (born 1982), cornerback for the New York Giants
- Gus Weill (1933–2018), political consultant and author
- Carl Weiss (1906–1935), physician; purported assassin of Huey Pierce Long Jr.
- Fred Weller (born 1966), actor, In Plain Sight, Missing Persons
- Rebecca Wells (born 20th century), actress; playwright; author
- Vernon Wells (born 1978), outfielder for the New York Yankees
- Charcandrick West (born 1991), running back for the Kansas City Chiefs
- Shane West (born 1978), actor
- Lloyd F. Wheat (1923–2004), state senator from Natchitoches and Red River parishes (1948–52)
- Bodi White (born 1956), politician
- Edward Douglass White (1845–1921), Chief Justice of the United States
- John C. White (born 1975), Louisiana state superintendent of education (since 2012)
- Malinda Brumfield White (born 1967), state representative from Bogalusa, effective 2016
- Tony Joe White (1943–2018), singer-songwriter; musician
- Wally Whitehurst (born 1964), former MLB pitcher
- Lynn Whitfield (born 1953), actress
- Lenar Whitney (born 1959), politician
- James Wilcox (born 1949), novelist
- Jonathan Wilhite (born 1984), cornerback for the Denver Broncos
- Robert L. Wilkie (born 1962), Assistant Secretary of Defense
- Aeneas Williams (born 1968), Hall of Fame defensive back in the NFL
- A. L. Williams (born 1934), retired football coach
- Brian "Baby" Williams (born 1969), record executive; record producer; entrepreneur; musician
- Chris Williams (born 1985), offensive guard for the Chicago Bears
- Doug Williams (born 1955), NFL quarterback, led Washington Redskins to Super Bowl XXII championship
- Duke Williams (born 1990), safety for the Buffalo Bills
- Gerald Williams (born 1966), former Major League Baseball outfielder
- Hank Williams Jr. (born 1949), singer
- Kyle Williams (born 1983), defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills
- Lucinda Williams (born 1963), singer-songwriter; musician
- Mary Bushnell Williams (1826–1891), writer, poet, translator
- T. Harry Williams (1909–1979), historian
- Tramon Williams (born 1983), cornerback for the Green Bay Packers
- Norris C. Williamson (1874–1949), politician
- Edwin E. Willis (1904–1972), US Representative (1949–69)
- Tom Willmott (born 1960), state representative from Jefferson Parish (since 2008)
- Harry D. Wilson (1869–1948), Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry (1916–48)
- Justin E. Wilson (1914–2001), Cajun; raconteur; chef; humorist; politician
- Riley J. Wilson (1871–1946), U.S. representative
- Rush Wimberly (1873–1943), politician
- John D. Winters (1917–1998), historian
- Tommy Wiseau (born 1968), screenwriter; director; producer; executive producer; actor
- Reese Witherspoon (born 1976), Academy Award-winning actress
- A. Baldwin Wood (1879–1956), inventor; engineer
- Susan Ward (born 1976), actress; model
- Xavier Woods (born 1995), safety for the Dallas Cowboys
- J. Robert Wooley (born 1953), politician
- Orlando Woolridge (1959–2012), NBA power forward for several teams
- Zelma Wyche (1918–1999), politician; civil rights activist
Y[edit]
- Andrew Young (born 1932), politician and civil rights advocate
- Faron Young (1932-1996), Country Singer, Country Music Producer, Musician, Actor and Songwriter.
- Lester Young (1909–1959), musician
- Thaddeus Young (born 1988), small forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again (born 1999), rapper
Z[edit]
- Samuel Zemurray (1877–1961), businessman; philanthropist
- Buckwheat Zydeco (1947–2016), musician
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ [1]
- ^ Johnson, Dan (August 3, 2000). "Danny Johnson sworn statement - 8/3/2000 - in church fire insurance suit" (Interview). Interviewed by Bernard Leachman. Louisville, Kentucky: Briditte Benedetti. pp. 1–167. Archived from the original on October 24, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2023 – via Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
- ^ Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607–1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963.