List of people from Naperville, Illinois

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The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Naperville, Illinois.

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Steve Cochran, radio talk personality WGN-AM.
David Eigenberg, actor.
Gina Glocksen, American Idol Finalist.
Adrian Holovaty, journalist and web developer, creator of the Django web framework.
Harry Kalas, sportscaster.
Alan Krashesky, news anchor WLS-TV.
Dick Locher, editorialist and Dick Tracy cartoonist.
Gary Miller, former ESPN anchor
Bob Odenkirk, actor, writer and director.
Paul Brittain, actor and comedian SNL
Hillary Scott, porn star.
Jim Sonefeld, musician.
Paula Zahn, newscaster.
Douglas Walker, web reviewer (The Nostalgia Critic)^[1]

Joseph Naper, ship builder, businessman, politician, early settler, and founder of Naperville, Illinois
Robert Zoellick, former Deputy Secretary of State

Chris Brown, running back with the Tennessee Titans.
Brittany Bock, professional soccer player with the WPS franchise Western New York Flash.
Ryan Bukvich, relief pitcher with the Chicago White Sox.
Owen Daniels, professional American football player for the Houston Texans.
Antonio Davis, former Chicago Bull.^[2]
Jerry Hairston, Jr., professional baseball player.
Evan Lysacek, Olympic figure skater.
Justin McCareins, professional American football player.
Babatunde Oshinowo, defensive lineman for Chicago Bears of the NFL.
Anthony Parker, NBA player for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Candace Parker, basketball player at the University of Tennessee.
Sean Payton, head coach of the New Orleans Saints, 2006 NFL Coach of the Year.
Chris Derrick, distance runner at Stanford University and former American junior record holder in the 5000 meters.