Famous People From Lafayette, LA

Many famous actors, musicians, athletes, and politicians are from Lafayette, Louisiana.

Personal lnjury Lawyers, Lafayette, LA

Actors

  1. Angela Kinsey

Angela Kinsey was born in Lafayette, LA in 1971. She is known for her role playing Angela Martin on the hit TV show “The Office.” She also had a role in “Your Famous or Mine” and “Haters Back Off.”

  • Danneel Ackles (Danneel Harris)

Danneel Ackles was born in Lafayette, LA in 1979. She had a reoccurring role on “One Tree Hill” for two seasons as Rachel Gatina. She also has had roles in the daytime soap “One Life to Live” and “Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay.” 

  • Richard Keith

Richard Keith was born in Lafayette, LA in 1950. He famously played Little Ricky on the popular sitcom “I Love Lucy.” He also had roles in “The Andy Griffith Show” (1960), “Route 66” (1960), “Shirley Temple’s Storybook” (1958), and “Hazel” (1961). His original Cajun last name “Thibodeaux” was changed by his producer to “Keith” because he believed it was too difficult to pronounce. Richard Keith graduated from Lafayette High School.

Athletes

  1. Nnamdi Asomugha

Nnamdi Asomugha was born in Lafayette, LA in 1981. The Oakland Raiders drafted Asomugha in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers during his career. He was voted All-Pro four times during his 11-year NFL career.

  • Paul Bako

Paul Bako was born in Lafayette, LA in 1972. He is a former MLB player. During his 12-year MLB career as a catcher, he played for 11 different teams. Bako went to Lafayette High School and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

  • Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier was born in Lafayette, LA in 1979. He is a mixed martial artist and former Olympic wrestler. Cormier is the current reigning champion of the heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He attended Northside High School where he won three Louisiana State Championships in wrestling.

  • Ron Guidry

Ron Guidry was born in Lafayette, LA in 1950. He is a former MLB pitcher. Guidry played his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees where he was given the nicknames “Louisiana Lightning” and “Gator.” Guidry won the Cy Young Award in 1978 and won five Golden Glove Awards. He attended Northside High School, and he went to college at the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

Musicians

  1. Cupid (Bryson Bernard)

Bryson Bernard, known by his stage name Cupid, was born in Lafayette, LA in 1982. He has released four albums and is best known for his hit single “Cupid Shuffle.” He attended Northside High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

  • Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle was born in Lafayette, LA in 1991. She is a contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. Her third studio album, “Look Up Child,” and the album’s lead single, “You Say,” each earned Grammy Awards. She attended Louisiana State University.

  • Hunter Hayes

Hunter Hayes was born in Lafayette, LA in 1991. He is a popular country music singer and songwriter. Hayes has had enormous commercial success and has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist.

Politicians

  1. Jimmy Hayes

Jimmy Hayes was born in Lafayette, LA in 1946. He is a Republican politician and was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana’s 7th congressional district from 1987 to 1997. Hayes attended Southwestern Louisiana University and was a sergeant in the Louisiana Air National Guard.   

  • Jerry Luke LeBlanc

Jerry Luke LeBlanc was born in Lafayette, LA in 1956. He was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1989 to 2004. He is currently Vice President of his alma mater, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 

  • Beth Rickey

Beth Rickey was born in Lafayette, LA in 1956. She was a Republican political activist who exposed the neo-Nazi connections of David Duke. Rickey attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she studied government.  

Your Lafayette Lawyer

If you or a loved one have been injured in a car, motorcycle, or 18 wheeler accident and are looking for a local Lafayette accident lawyer, call Bart Bernard Injury Lawyers. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Bart Bernard Injury Lawyers can provide you with the help that you need.

Share:

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
LinkedIn

Table of Contents

Don’t Stop Here

More To Explore

Personal Injury Lawsuits

Negligence In Pedestrian Accidents

Role Of Negligence In Pedestrian Accidents Louisiana and Texas pedestrians trust motorists to obey traffic laws to ensure their safety. However, pedestrian accidents continue to

Read More »
Auto Accidents

Parental Liability

Parental Liability In Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Teens  Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. Louisiana and

Read More »
Animal Attack

Dog Bite Laws

Understanding Dog Bite Laws The man’s best friend can give you a legal headache when you suffer a dog bite.  According to the Centers for

Read More »