List of people from Hinsdale, Illinois

The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Hinsdale, Illinois. For a similar list organized alphabetically by last name, see the category page People from Hinsdale, Illinois.

Authors and scientists

• Ann Bannon (aka. Ann Thayer or Weldy), author of lesbian pulp fiction (Odd Girl Out, I Am a Woman, Beebo Brinker): grew up in Hinsdale
• Paul Black, designer and writer of science fiction; born in Hinsdale
• David J. Foulis, mathematician and professor; born in Hinsdale
• Clark Kimberling, mathematician, musician, and composer; born in Hinsdale
• Eric Ludy, best-selling author, speaker and president of Ellerslie Mission Society
• Patrick Piemonte, computer scientist, inventor, and human interface designer; raised in Hinsdale

Acting

• Danielle Campbell, actress (Starstruck, Prom, The Originals); native of Hinsdale
• Alexandra DiNovi, actress (The Perfect Girl, Purity); born in Hinsdale^[1]
• Chris Klein, actor (American Pie I, II, & Reunion; We Were Soldiers); born in Hinsdale
• Heather McNair, actress (Automan)
• Meredith Monroe, actress (Andie McPhee on Dawson's Creek); grew up in Hinsdale
• Ben Murphy, actor (Alias Smith and Jones)
• David Tom, actor (Stay Tuned, Swing Kids, The Young and the Restless); born in Hinsdale
• Heather Tom, actress (The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, One Life to Live); born in Hinsdale
• Nicholle Tom, actress (Maggie Sheffield on The Nanny); born in Hinsdale

Arts and culture

• David Bohnett, technology pioneer, philanthropist, LGBT activist
• Mike Donovan musician, raised in Hinsdale
• Loie Fuller, dancer
• Cynthia Hall, model
• Rob Johnson, CBS-2 newscaster
• Floyd Kalber, newscaster
• Taylor Mason, comedian
• Morris the Cat, feline advertising mascot
• Joseph Nechvatal, digital artist and art theoretician
• Bill Rancic, entrepreneur; reality TV personality (Giuliana & Bill; The Apprentice)
• Giuliana Rancic, host for E! News; reality TV personality (Giuliana & Bill)
• Dizzy Reed, keyboardist for Guns N' Roses
• R. Harold Zook, architect

Politics and law

• Valdas Adamkus, regional administrator of United States Environmental Protection Agency and the President of Lithuania (1998–2003, 2004–2009)
• Adam Andrzejewski, businessman and candidate for governor of Illinois (2010)
• Judy Biggert, US congresswoman representing Illinois's 13th congressional district
• Kirk W. Dillard, candidate for governor of Illinois (2010)
• Pat Quinn, 41st governor of Illinois
• Diane Wood, judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and professor at the University of Chicago Law School

Sports

Baseball

• Joe Benson, outfielder who is currently a free agent; born in Hinsdale
• Chuck Comiskey, co-owner of the Chicago White Sox; owned a taxi company in Hinsdale
• Bobby Thigpen, former Chicago White Sox pitcher
• Jim Thome, first baseman and designated hitter for six MLB teams; five-time All-Star; current special assistant to General Manager Rick Hahn of the Chicago White Sox; lived in Hinsdale
• Todd Van Poppel, pitcher for six MLB teams; born in Hinsdale
• Bill Veeck, baseball executive and franchise owner with MLB; grew up in Hinsdale

Football

• Jack Allen, center for the New Orleans Saints; born in Hinsdale
• Jay Berwanger, first winner of the Heisman Trophy and first person ever chosen in the NFL draft; lived in Hinsdale many years
• Chuck Bradley, football player
• Kevin Kasper, wide receiver for nine NFL teams; Super Bowl champion (XXXIX); born in Hinsdale
• John Lynch, strong safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots; Super Bowl champion (XXXVII); born in Hinsdale
• Tom Rouen, punter for six NFL teams; born in Hinsdale
• Matt Sherry, tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals; born in Hinsdale

Hockey

• Steve Konroyd, defenceman for six NHL teams; announcer for Comcast Sports; lived in Hinsdale
• Martin Lapointe, right wing for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and Ottawa Senators; two-time winner of the Stanley Cup (1997-1998); lived in Hinsdale
• Josh Manson, defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks; born in Hinsdale
• Joel Quenneville, head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks
• Brent Sopel, defenceman in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL); lives in Hinsdale

Olympic sports

• Frank Foss, pole vaulter; Olympic gold medalist (1920); lived and died in Hinsdale
• John Kinsella, swimmer; Olympic gold medalist in 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay (1972)
• Edwin Myers, pole vaulter; Olympic bronze medalist (1920); born in Hinsdale
• Courtney Zablocki, Olympic luger

Soccer

• Matt Pyzdrowski, goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire Premier, Portland Timbers and Ängelholms FF (Sweden)

Sports management

• James Delany, commissioner of the Big 10 Conference

Tennis

• Todd Martin, tennis player; born in Hinsdale
• Marty Riessen, tennis player; born in Hinsdale

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