Minnesota's Famous Faces: Where They're From

Ever wondered where some of Minnesota's most famous celebrities come from? Turns out, the Land of 10, 000 Lakes has been a breeding ground for stars. Let's start with the legendary Judy Garland, who hails from Grand Rapids. Then there are the Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, both from St. Louis Park. They're known for their unique filmmaking style. Actress Marion Ross, from Albert Lea, made a name for herself in the TV show "Happy Days. " Meanwhile, actor Peter Graves, born in Minneapolis, wowed audiences with his roles in films like "Airplane! " Sauk Centre is home to Sinclair Lewis, a playwright and novelist. Tammy Faye Bakker, a television personality, is from International Falls. And who can forget James Arness, the actor from Minneapolis who starred in "Gunsmoke"? F. Scott Fitzgerald, the famous author, was born in St. Paul. Al Franken, a multi-talented individual, also hails from St. Louis Park. He's been an actor, comedian, writer, and even a senator. Charles Schulz, the creator of the beloved comic strip "Peanuts, " is from Minneapolis. Vince Flynn, a well-known author, was born in St. Paul. And let's not forget Roger Maris, the baseball player from Hibbing. But Minnesota isn't the only state with famous faces. Wisconsin, known as America's Dairyland, has its share too. Oprah Winfrey, born in Mississippi, moved to Milwaukee when she was just six. Mark Ruffalo, the actor, is from Kenosha. Comedian Frank Caliendo hails from Waukesha. And Tony Romo, the NFL quarterback turned broadcaster, is from Burlington. It's interesting how these celebrities have put their home states on the map, isn't it?