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

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  Ann Bannon

  Ann Bannon (aka Ann Thayer or Weldy), author of lesbian pulp fiction ( Odd Girl Out , I Am a Woman , Beebo Brinker )
• Paul Black, designer and writer of science fiction
• David J. Foulis, mathematician and professor
• Jay Freeman, known as saurik, creator of Cydia, the alternative to Apple's App Store
• Clark Kimberling, mathematician, musician, and composer
• Eric Ludy, best-selling author, speaker and president of Ellerslie Mission Society
• Milan Mrksich, chemist and vice president for Research at Northwestern University
• Patrick Piemonte, computer scientist, inventor, and human interface designer

Acting

Heather Tom

• Danielle Campbell, actress ( Starstruck , Prom , The Originals ); native of Hinsdale
• Chris Klein, actor ( American Pie I, II, & Reunion ; We Were Soldiers ); born in Hinsdale
• Heather McNair, actress ( Automan )^{[ citation needed ]}
• Meredith Monroe, actress (Andie McPhee on Dawson's Creek ); grew up in Hinsdale
• Morris the Cat, animal actor (9Lives mascot); adopted from the Hinsdale Humane Society
• 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

Loie Fuller

• Tomi Adeyemi, novelist of fantasy series Legacy of Orïsha; raised in Hinsdale
• David Bohnett, technology pioneer, philanthropist, LGBT activist
• Mike Donovan, musician, raised in Hinsdale
• Loie Fuller, dancer
• Rob Johnson, CBS-2 newscaster
• Floyd Kalber, newscaster
• Taylor Mason, comedian
• Joseph Nechvatal, visual artist ^[1]
• Pete Nelson, host of Animal Planet show Treehouse Masters
• Giuliana Rancic, host for E! News; reality TV personality (Giuliana & Bill)
• Bill Rancic, entrepreneur; reality TV personality ( Giuliana & Bill ; The Apprentice )
• Dizzy Reed, keyboardist for Guns N' Roses
• Allison Rosati, NBC-5 newscaster
• Rob Stafford, NBC-5 newscaster, lived in Hinsdale
• R. Harold Zook, architect

Business

• Bob Dudley, group CEO of BP

Politics and law

• Valdas Adamkus, regional administrator of United States Environmental Protection Agency and president of Lithuania (1998–2003, 2004–2009)
• Judy Biggert, United States congresswoman for Illinois's 13th congressional district (from 1999 to 2013)
• Robert William Dean, United States diplomat
• Kirk W. Dillard, candidate for governor of Illinois (2010)
• Goudyloch E. Dyer, Illinois state representative ^[2]
• Pat Quinn, 41st governor of Illinois
• Jason Van Dyke, former Chicago police officer and convicted murderer
• Diane Wood, judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and professor at the University of Chicago Law School

Military

• Wilson Bryant Burtt, U.S. military officer

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
• Ryan Fitzgerald infielder; born in Hinsdale
• Bobby Thigpen, former Chicago White Sox pitcher; lived in Hinsdale
• 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

Basketball

• Matas Buzelis, professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls, 11th pick in the 2024 NBA draft; born in Chicago, raised in Hinsdale
• Kathleen Doyle, basketball player at the University of Iowa (2016–2020); Big Ten Player of the Year in 2020; silver medalist with the US national team at the 2019 Pan American Games; WNBA draftee as 14th overall pick by Indiana Fever; born in Hinsdale ^{[3] [4]}

Football

• Brian Allen, offensive guard for the Los Angeles Rams; born and raised in Hinsdale
• Jack Allen, center for the New Orleans Saints; born and raised in Hinsdale
• Kiran Amegadjie, offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears; born and raised in Hinsdale
• Jay Berwanger, first winner of the Heisman Trophy and first person 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

• Éric Dazé, former left wing for the Chicago Blackhawks; lives in Hinsdale ^[5]
• Steve Konroyd, defenseman 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 Colorado Avalanche; born in Hinsdale
• Joel Quenneville, former head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks who was fired after allegations ^[6]
• Brent Sopel, defenseman in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL); lives in Hinsdale^{[ citation needed ]}

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

• Andrew Gutman, defender for Atlanta United
• Matt Pyzdrowski, goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire Premier, Portland Timbers and Ängelholms FF (Sweden)

Caroline Dolehide

Sports management

• Mike Bohn, athletic director, currently for the University of Southern California
• James Delany, commissioner of the Big Ten Conference ^{[ citation needed ]}

Tennis

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

References

1. Joseph Nechvatal January 2015 Interview with Thyrza Nichols Goodeve at The Brooklyn Rail
2. 'Illinois Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of Goudyloch E. Dyer, pg. 149
3. "Kathleen Doyle". United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
4. "Kathleen Doyle". USA Basketball. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
5. The Recovery of Éric Dazé
6. Fieldman, Chuck. "Blackhawks fans celebrate outside coach's Hinsdale home". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved January 19, 2017.