SettingsPeople from Lake Charles, Louisiana
A. C. Clemons
A.C. "Ace" Clemons, Jr. (April 16, 1921 – October 19, 1992), was the first Republican to have served in the Louisiana State Senate since Reconstruction.
A.C. "Ace" Clemons, Jr. (April 16, 1921 – October 19, 1992), was the first Republican to have served in the Louisiana State Senate since Reconstruction.
Allen "Puddler" Harris
Allen W. "Puddler" Harris (born June 9, 1936) is a rock and roll and country musician who played piano in the original Ricky Nelson Band in Hollywood, California, and the last Jimmie Davis band ...
Allen W. "Puddler" Harris (born June 9, 1936) is a rock and roll and country musician who played piano in the original Ricky Nelson Band in Hollywood, California, and the last Jimmie Davis band ...
Allen Broussard
Allen Broussard was an African American judge who rose to become a justice of the California Supreme Court.
Allen Broussard was an African American judge who rose to become a justice of the California Supreme Court.
Alvin Olin King
Alvin Olin King was a Louisiana politician allied with the popular Long faction of the state Democratic Party.
Alvin Olin King was a Louisiana politician allied with the popular Long faction of the state Democratic Party.
Archie Epps
Archie C. Epps III (b.
Archie C. Epps III (b.
Bob Hilton
Robert "Bob" Wesley Hilton (born July 23, 1953) is an American television game show personality.
Robert "Bob" Wesley Hilton (born July 23, 1953) is an American television game show personality.
Bobby King
Bobby King is an American gospel-style, R&B, soul singer.
Bobby King is an American gospel-style, R&B, soul singer.
Boozoo Chavis
Wilson Anthony "Boozoo" Chavis was a zydeco musician - music created by French speaking Creoles of South-West Louisiana.
Wilson Anthony "Boozoo" Chavis was a zydeco musician - music created by French speaking Creoles of South-West Louisiana.
Brandon Winey
Brandon Joseph Winey (born January 27, 1978 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and New York Giants.
Brandon Joseph Winey (born January 27, 1978 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and New York Giants.
Brett Geymann
Brett Frank Geymann (born December 8, 1961) is a businessman from Lake Charles, Louisiana, who is a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 35 in Calcasieu and ...
Brett Frank Geymann (born December 8, 1961) is a businessman from Lake Charles, Louisiana, who is a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 35 in Calcasieu and ...
Bryan Hicks
Bryan Hicks (born January 24, 1957 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football safety who played five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League.
Bryan Hicks (born January 24, 1957 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football safety who played five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League.
Buddy Leach
Anthony Claude Leach, Jr., known as Buddy Leach (born March 30, 1934), is a Louisiana lawyer, businessman, farmer, cattleman, and Democratic Party state chairman, who resides in his native...
Anthony Claude Leach, Jr., known as Buddy Leach (born March 30, 1934), is a Louisiana lawyer, businessman, farmer, cattleman, and Democratic Party state chairman, who resides in his native...
Casey Daigle
Sean Casey Daigle (born April 4, 1981 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a Minor League Baseball pitcher for the Fresno Grizzlies, the AAA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.
Sean Casey Daigle (born April 4, 1981 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a Minor League Baseball pitcher for the Fresno Grizzlies, the AAA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.
Chuck Kleckley
Charles Edward Kleckley, known as Chuck Kleckey, is a businessman in Lake Charles, Louisiana, who is a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 36 in south...
Charles Edward Kleckley, known as Chuck Kleckey, is a businessman in Lake Charles, Louisiana, who is a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 36 in south...
Claude Kirkpatrick
Claude Kirkpatrick (June 17, 1917—January 14, 1997) was a diversified businessman who served two terms in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1952—1960), worked to establish Tole...
Claude Kirkpatrick (June 17, 1917—January 14, 1997) was a diversified businessman who served two terms in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1952—1960), worked to establish Tole...
Clyde D. Eddleman
Clyde Davis Eddleman was a United States Army four star general who served as Commander, U.S. Army Europe from 1959 to 1960, and as Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1960 to 1962.
Clyde Davis Eddleman was a United States Army four star general who served as Commander, U.S. Army Europe from 1959 to 1960, and as Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1960 to 1962.
Damon Harrison
Damon Harrison is an american football Defensive Tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League.
Damon Harrison is an american football Defensive Tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League.
Dan Flavin (Louisiana politician)
Daniel Thomas Flavin, known as Dan Flavin (born May 31, 1957), is a Realtor in Lake Charles, Louisiana, who served from 1996-2005 as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from...
Daniel Thomas Flavin, known as Dan Flavin (born May 31, 1957), is a Realtor in Lake Charles, Louisiana, who served from 1996-2005 as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from...
David Filo
David Filo (born April 20, 1966) is an American businessman and the co-founder of Yahoo! with Jerry Yang.
David Filo (born April 20, 1966) is an American businessman and the co-founder of Yahoo! with Jerry Yang.
David LaFleur
David Alan LaFleur (born January 29, 1974 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League who played from 1997 to 2000 for the Dallas Cowboys.
David Alan LaFleur (born January 29, 1974 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League who played from 1997 to 2000 for the Dallas Cowboys.
David William Thomas
David William Thomas, Sr. (August 12, 1876 – August 1, 1961), was a Welsh-American "Renaissance man", journalist, university professor and attorney who served from 1936—1940]] as mayor of ...
David William Thomas, Sr. (August 12, 1876 – August 1, 1961), was a Welsh-American "Renaissance man", journalist, university professor and attorney who served from 1936—1940]] as mayor of ...
Dominic L. Pudwill Gorie
Dominic Lee Pudwill Gorie is a retired United States Navy officer and NASA astronaut.
Dominic Lee Pudwill Gorie is a retired United States Navy officer and NASA astronaut.
Douglas B. Fournet
Douglas Bernard Fournet (May 7, 1943 – May 4, 1968) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions i...
Douglas Bernard Fournet (May 7, 1943 – May 4, 1968) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions i...
Eddie Kennison
Edward Joseph "Eddie" Kennison, III (born January 20, 1973 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League.
Edward Joseph "Eddie" Kennison, III (born January 20, 1973 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League.
Edwin F. Hunter
Edwin Ford Hunter, Jr. (February 18, 1911 – February 22, 2002) was the longest-sitting U.S. District Court judge in the nation, having served the Western District of Louisiana for forty-ei...
Edwin Ford Hunter, Jr. (February 18, 1911 – February 22, 2002) was the longest-sitting U.S. District Court judge in the nation, having served the Western District of Louisiana for forty-ei...
Eunice Sanborn
Eunice Sanborn (July 20, 1896 January 31, 2011) was an American supercentenarian who was thought to be the oldest verified living person in the world at the time of her death at age.
Eunice Sanborn (July 20, 1896 January 31, 2011) was an American supercentenarian who was thought to be the oldest verified living person in the world at the time of her death at age.
G. Avery Lee
George Avery Lee Sr. was a Southern Baptist and from 2001 onward an American Baptist preacher.
George Avery Lee Sr. was a Southern Baptist and from 2001 onward an American Baptist preacher.
Garry Kimble (American football)
Garry Lynn Kimble is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
Garry Lynn Kimble is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
George H. Wells
George H. Wells (September 1, 1833 – February 1, 1905) was a Northern-born officer in the Army of the Confederate States of America and an attorney and Democratic politician in Lake Charles, Lou...
George H. Wells (September 1, 1833 – February 1, 1905) was a Northern-born officer in the Army of the Confederate States of America and an attorney and Democratic politician in Lake Charles, Lou...
Gill Landry
Gill Landry, also known by the stage name of Frank Lemon, is a singer/songwriter and guitarist born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and a member of Old Crow Medicine Show and founding member o...
Gill Landry, also known by the stage name of Frank Lemon, is a singer/songwriter and guitarist born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and a member of Old Crow Medicine Show and founding member o...
Harold Robert Perry
Harold Robert Perry, S.V.D. (October 9, 1916—July 17, 1991) was an American clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church.
Harold Robert Perry, S.V.D. (October 9, 1916—July 17, 1991) was an American clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church.
Henry L. Yelverton
Henry Lee Yelverton, Jr. (June 5, 1928–July 31, 2009), was a judge for thirty-two years of the state district and appellate courts, based in Lake Charles, the seat of Calcasieu Parish in s...
Henry Lee Yelverton, Jr. (June 5, 1928–July 31, 2009), was a judge for thirty-two years of the state district and appellate courts, based in Lake Charles, the seat of Calcasieu Parish in s...
Henson Moore
William Henson Moore, III (born October 4, 1939), is a retired attorney and businessman who is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, having represented the Baton Rouge-based Sixt...
William Henson Moore, III (born October 4, 1939), is a retired attorney and businessman who is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, having represented the Baton Rouge-based Sixt...
James David Cain
James David Cain, Sr. (born October 13, 1938), is a retired farmer and rancher from the Dry Creek community in eastern Beauregard Parish, who is a former Republican member of the Louisiana State...
James David Cain, Sr. (born October 13, 1938), is a retired farmer and rancher from the Dry Creek community in eastern Beauregard Parish, who is a former Republican member of the Louisiana State...
James W. Bryan
James Wesley Bryan was a U.S. Representative from Washington.
James Wesley Bryan was a U.S. Representative from Washington.
Janet Huckabee
Janet McCain Huckabee is the wife of former 2008 Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.
Janet McCain Huckabee is the wife of former 2008 Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.
Janzen Jackson
Janzen Jackson was an All-SEC American football defensive back who plays for the New York Giants.
Janzen Jackson was an All-SEC American football defensive back who plays for the New York Giants.
Jerry Wilson (American football)
Jerry Lee Wilson (born July 17, 1973 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former professional American football safety most recently in 2006 with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.
Jerry Lee Wilson (born July 17, 1973 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former professional American football safety most recently in 2006 with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.
Jesse Monroe Knowles
Jesse Monroe Knowles (July 23, 1919 – April 23, 2006) was a Lake Charles, businessman, civic leader, former member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from Calcasieu Parish, and a ...
Jesse Monroe Knowles (July 23, 1919 – April 23, 2006) was a Lake Charles, businessman, civic leader, former member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from Calcasieu Parish, and a ...
Joe Gray Taylor
Joe Gray Taylor was a historian of the American South who published fifteen essays and eight books, including Louisiana: a Bicentennial History.
Joe Gray Taylor was a historian of the American South who published fifteen essays and eight books, including Louisiana: a Bicentennial History.
Joe Lutcher
Joseph Woodman "Joe" Lutcher (23 December 1919 - 29 October 2006) was an American R&B saxophonist and bandleader, the younger brother of singer Nellie Lutcher.
Joseph Woodman "Joe" Lutcher (23 December 1919 - 29 October 2006) was an American R&B saxophonist and bandleader, the younger brother of singer Nellie Lutcher.
Johnnie Gray
Johnnie Lee Gray (born December 18, 1953 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) was a safety who played nine seasons in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers.
Johnnie Lee Gray (born December 18, 1953 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) was a safety who played nine seasons in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers.
Kenneth L. Dixon
Kenneth Lee "Ken" Dixon (April 3, 1915 - June 29, 1986), was a prominent journalist who reported, edited, and penned columns for seven newspapers, including two in Louisiana -- Lake Charles and ...
Kenneth Lee "Ken" Dixon (April 3, 1915 - June 29, 1986), was a prominent journalist who reported, edited, and penned columns for seven newspapers, including two in Louisiana -- Lake Charles and ...
Kyle Hebert
Kyle Henry Hebert is an American voice actor and podcaster who works for anime series, and video games, best known for voicing the adult version of Gohan and the Narrator in the Funimation Engl...
Kyle Henry Hebert is an American voice actor and podcaster who works for anime series, and video games, best known for voicing the adult version of Gohan and the Narrator in the Funimation Engl...
Lenny Williams (Canadian football)
Lenny Williams (born December 16, 1981 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) was a Canadian football defensive back for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.
Lenny Williams (born December 16, 1981 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) was a Canadian football defensive back for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.
Lether Frazar
Lether Edward Frazar (December 1, 1904 – May 15, 1960) was the Democratic lieutenant governor of Louisiana under Governor Earl Kemp Long from 1956–1960, who had earlier, as a member of th...
Lether Edward Frazar (December 1, 1904 – May 15, 1960) was the Democratic lieutenant governor of Louisiana under Governor Earl Kemp Long from 1956–1960, who had earlier, as a member of th...
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams is an American rock, folk, blues and country music singer and songwriter.
Lucinda Williams is an American rock, folk, blues and country music singer and songwriter.
Mark Carrier (safety)
Mark Anthony Carrier III is a retired American football defensive back who played in the National Football League.
Mark Anthony Carrier III is a retired American football defensive back who played in the National Football League.
Matt Forté
Matthew Garrett Forté is a American football running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.
Matthew Garrett Forté is a American football running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.
Michael E. DeBakey
Michael Elias DeBakey was a world-renowned Lebanese-American cardiac surgeon, innovator, scientist, medical educator, and international medical statesman.
Michael Elias DeBakey was a world-renowned Lebanese-American cardiac surgeon, innovator, scientist, medical educator, and international medical statesman.
Michael R. Fuljenz
Michael R. Fuljenz is a prominent numismatist whose extensive knowledge in gold and rare coin numismatics has made him a noteworthy authority in American coins.
Michael R. Fuljenz is a prominent numismatist whose extensive knowledge in gold and rare coin numismatics has made him a noteworthy authority in American coins.
Mike Heinen
William Michael Heinen, Jr. (born January 17, 1967) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
William Michael Heinen, Jr. (born January 17, 1967) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
Mike Murdock
Michael Dean Murdock is a televangelist and pastor of the Wisdom Center ministry based in Fort Worth, Texas.
Michael Dean Murdock is a televangelist and pastor of the Wisdom Center ministry based in Fort Worth, Texas.
Nate Livings
Nathaniel Joseph Livings is an American football guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
Nathaniel Joseph Livings is an American football guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
Nellie Lutcher
Nellie Lutcher (October 15, 1912 – June 8, 2007) was an African-American R&B and jazz singer and pianist, who gained prominence in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Nellie Lutcher (October 15, 1912 – June 8, 2007) was an African-American R&B and jazz singer and pianist, who gained prominence in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Norma Holloway Johnson
Norma Holloway Johnson, born Normalie Loyce Holloway, was a former United States federal judge, and the first African American woman to serve as a US District Court Chief Judge.
Norma Holloway Johnson, born Normalie Loyce Holloway, was a former United States federal judge, and the first African American woman to serve as a US District Court Chief Judge.
Paul Groves (tenor)
Paul Groves (born November 24, 1964 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an American operatic tenor.
Paul Groves (born November 24, 1964 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an American operatic tenor.
Phil Phillips
Phil Phillips is an American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1959 hit, "Sea of Love".
Phil Phillips is an American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1959 hit, "Sea of Love".
Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones
Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones, Sr., also known as Ralph W. E. Jones or Prez Jones, was from 1936 until his retirement in 1977 the second president of historically black Grambling State ...
Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones, Sr., also known as Ralph W. E. Jones or Prez Jones, was from 1936 until his retirement in 1977 the second president of historically black Grambling State ...
Reggie Williams (Canadian football)
Reggie Williams (born July 23, 1983, in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a free agent.
Reggie Williams (born July 23, 1983, in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a free agent.
Richard Ieyoub
Richard Phillip Ieyoub, Sr. (born August 11, 1944), is a Baton Rouge lawyer and a Democratic politician who was the attorney general of Louisiana from 1992-2004.
Richard Phillip Ieyoub, Sr. (born August 11, 1944), is a Baton Rouge lawyer and a Democratic politician who was the attorney general of Louisiana from 1992-2004.
Robert G. Jones
Robert Gambrell Jones, known as Bob Jones (born May 9, 1939), is a stock broker in Lake Charles who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 1972 and in the State Sen...
Robert Gambrell Jones, known as Bob Jones (born May 9, 1939), is a stock broker in Lake Charles who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 1972 and in the State Sen...
Royal Alston
Royal Alston was the head coach of the Maryland Terrapins college football program in 1910.
Royal Alston was the head coach of the Maryland Terrapins college football program in 1910.
Sam H. Jones
Sam Houston Jones (July 15, 1897 – February 8, 1978) was the 46th Governor of Louisiana from 1940 to 1944.
Sam Houston Jones (July 15, 1897 – February 8, 1978) was the 46th Governor of Louisiana from 1940 to 1944.
Sean Patrick Flanery
Sean Patrick Flanery (born October 11, 1965) is an American actor and singer known for such roles as Connor MacManus in The Boondock Saints, Greg Stillson in The Dead Zone, Jeremy "Powde...
Sean Patrick Flanery (born October 11, 1965) is an American actor and singer known for such roles as Connor MacManus in The Boondock Saints, Greg Stillson in The Dead Zone, Jeremy "Powde...
Sharon Hanson
Sharon Hanson-Lowery, née (born September 24, 1965 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a retired American heptathlete.
Sharon Hanson-Lowery, née (born September 24, 1965 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a retired American heptathlete.
T. H. Harris
Thomas H Harris (March 26, 1869–February 24, 1942) was the dominant figure in Louisiana public education in the first half of the 20th century through his role as the state school superin...
Thomas H Harris (March 26, 1869–February 24, 1942) was the dominant figure in Louisiana public education in the first half of the 20th century through his role as the state school superin...
Ted Lyons
Theodore Amar Lyons (December 28, 1900 – July 25, 1986) was an American professional baseball starting pitcher, manager and coach.
Theodore Amar Lyons (December 28, 1900 – July 25, 1986) was an American professional baseball starting pitcher, manager and coach.
Tommy Mason
Thomas Cyril Mason is a former American football running back in the National Football League.
Thomas Cyril Mason is a former American football running back in the National Football League.
Vance Plauche
Vance Gabriel Plauche was a Lake Charles attorney and civic leader who represented the Seventh Congressional District of Louisiana in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat for...
Vance Gabriel Plauche was a Lake Charles attorney and civic leader who represented the Seventh Congressional District of Louisiana in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat for...
Vic Stelly
Victor Theodore Stelly, known as Vic Stelly, is a retired businessman from Lake Charles, Louisiana, a member of the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education, and from 1988-2004 a Re...
Victor Theodore Stelly, known as Vic Stelly, is a retired businessman from Lake Charles, Louisiana, a member of the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education, and from 1988-2004 a Re...
Wally Hebert
Wallace Andrew "Wally" Hebert (August 21, 1907 in Lake Charles, Louisiana - December 8, 1999 in Westlake, Louisiana, nicknamed Preacher) was a sidearming left-handed Major League Baseball ...
Wallace Andrew "Wally" Hebert (August 21, 1907 in Lake Charles, Louisiana - December 8, 1999 in Westlake, Louisiana, nicknamed Preacher) was a sidearming left-handed Major League Baseball ...
William M. McFaddin
William M. McFaddin (1819-1898) served in the Texas Revolution at San Jacinto.
William M. McFaddin (1819-1898) served in the Texas Revolution at San Jacinto.
Zachary Levi
Zachary Levi Pugh, better known by his stage name Zachary Levi, is an American actor, director, and singer known for the roles of Kipp Steadman in Less than Perfect, Chuck Bartowski in...
Zachary Levi Pugh, better known by his stage name Zachary Levi, is an American actor, director, and singer known for the roles of Kipp Steadman in Less than Perfect, Chuck Bartowski in...