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Most people, when they think of Indiana, think of it as a flyover state with not much going on. However, Indiana has many celebrities born and raised. Here are some of the most popular people from Indiana.
Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five were born and raised in Gary, Indiana. They were active as a group from 1966 until 1990. They were inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. You can still visit the house Michael was born in at Gary, Indiana.
James Dean was born in Marion, Indiana and raised on a farm in Fairmount, Indiana. He only made three movies but became a Hollywood icon at the young age of 24. He was killed in an auto accident in 1955 and is buried in Fairmount, Indiana.
Jim Davis might be one of the most famous cartoonists ever. He too was born in Marion, Indiana. He was famous for his creation of Garfield the cat. His comics first debuted in 1978 and are found in almost every newspaper in the world. Davis is a perfect example of how creative "Hoosiers' really are.
Dean Norris was born in South Bend, Indiana. He has been seen in many different television shows, but he is most famous for his portrayal of DEA agent Hank Schrader on AMC's "Breaking Bad." He has also starred in "Lethal Weapon II,' "Total Recall," "Starship Troopers," "Little Miss Sunshine," and many more.
William Rose Junior was born in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1962. You might know him as Axl Rose, the frontman who formed the group "Guns N' Roses, with another "Hoosier," Jeff Bell, also known as Izzy Stradlin. Rose is one of the most talented people from Indiana.
Florence Henderson was born in Dale, Indiana in 1934. She is most famous for her role as the mother on "The Brady Bunch." She was one of ten children and always dreamed of being an actress. She was also a singer, and for a long time was a steady performer for the pre-race ceremonies at the Indianapolis 500.
Orville Redenbacher was born in Brazil, Indiana, in 1907. In 1965, he perfected his now-famous popcorn hybrid, and now his name is synonymous with eating popcorn at the movies or anywhere else. He is celebrated every year at the Clay County Indiana Popcorn Festival.
Benjamin Crothers was born in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1910. Most people remember him as "Scatman" Crothers and he was a musician and actor best known for his iconic role in "The Shining." He also starred on many television shows as well and provided his smooth voice for Disney characters in Disney films such as the "Aristocats,"and as Meadowlark Lemon in the "Harlem Globetrotters" animated television series, Jazz the Autobot in "The Transformers," and many more.
David Lee Roth was born in Bloomington, Indiana, in 1955. He is best known as the iconic lead singer in the band Van Halen. He formed with brothers Alex and Eddie Van Halen in Los Angeles. Their first album sold two million copies.
John Mellencamp was born in Seymour, Indiana, in 1951. He is a famous musician and painter. He has won a Grammy, a Billboard Century Award and the Woody Guthrie Award. He still calls Indiana home, and he lives today in Bloomington, Indiana. You can find some of his paintings at the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts in Seymour, Indiana.
There you have it. Some of Indiana's most famous actors, musicians and artists. Who says 'Hoosiers" are not creative? There are many more famous people from Indiana, but these are some of the more popular.