List of people from Wilmette, Illinois

The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Wilmette, Illinois. For a similar list organized alphabetically by last name, see the category page People from Wilmette, Illinois.

Academics and scientists

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Emanuel, EzekielEzekiel Emanuel 1957 Oncologist; developer of The Medical Directive: health policy adviser to the federal government
Myerson, RogerRoger Myerson Mar 29, 1951 2007 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics co-winner [1]

Acting and modeling

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Heston, CharltonCharlton Heston Oct 4, 1923 Apr 5, 2008 Actor Born in Wilmette [2]
Madsen, VirginiaVirginia Madsen Sep 11, 1961 Actress
McCahill, CrystalCrystal McCahill Dec 18, 1983 Model; Playboy Playmate of the Month [3]
Murray, BillBill Murray Sep 21, 1950 Actor and comedian Born in Wilmette
Murray, JoelJoel Murray Apr 17, 1963 Actor Born in Wilmette
Olsson, Ann-MargretAnn-Margret Olsson Apr 28, 1941 Swedish-American actress Lived in Wilmette
Tortorella, NicoNico Tortorella Jul 30, 1988 Model and actor Born in Wilmette [4] [5]
Wilson, RainnRainn Wilson Jan 20, 1966 Actor and comedian (Dwight Schrute on the The Office) [6]

Business

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Crown, LesterLester Crown Jun 7, 1925 Billionaire businessman
Emanuel, AriAri Emanuel Mar 29, 1961 Co-founder of Endeavor Talent Agency Grew up in Wilmette
Hefner, ChristieChristie Hefner Nov 8, 1952 Founder and CEO of Playboy Born in Wilmette
Rezko, TonyTony Rezko 1955 Restaurateur and political fundraiser convicted of fraud
Ricketts, Thomas S.Thomas S. Ricketts May 23, 1963 Owner of the Chicago Cubs; son of TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts Lives in Wilmette
Shriver, SargentSargent Shriver Nov 9, 1915 Jan 18, 2011 General manager of the Merchandise Mart; first head of the Peace Corps

Music

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Abrams, CaseyCasey Abrams Feb 12, 1991 Singer and musician; finalist on American Idol season 10 Lived in Wilmette; attended McKenzie Elementary School
Flaherty, KristineKristine Flaherty

(a.k.a. K.Flay)

 Jun 30, 1985 Rapper Born in Wilmette
Fulks, RobbieRobbie Fulks Mar 25, 1963 Alt-country singer and musician Moved to Wilmette from Lindenhurst in 2005 [7]
Walker, MattMatt Walker Drummer for Filter, The Smashing Pumpkins and Morrissey [8]
Wentz, PetePete Wentz Jun 5, 1979 Bassist and primary lyricist for the band Fall Out Boy Grew up in Wilmette

Politics

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Emanuel, RahmRahm Emanuel Nov 29, 1959 55th Mayor of Chicago; White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama Grew up in Wilmette
Ryan, JackJack Ryan Oct 6, 1959 Candidate for the United States Senate Grew up in Wilmette

Sports

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Brickhouse, JackJack Brickhouse Jan 24, 1917 Aug 6, 1998 Sportscaster for the Chicago Cubs
Horowitz, BarryBarry Horowitz Mar 24, 1960 Wrestler with the WWE
Schroeder, JamieJamie Schroeder Sep 9, 1981 Olympic rower [9]
Whybrow, Alexander K.Alexander K. Whybrow

(a.k.a. Larry Sweeney)

 Feb 18, 1981 Apr 11, 2011 Wrestler and manager in the American independent circuit
Wingels, TommyTommy Wingels Apr 12, 1988 Center for the San Jose Sharks

Victims

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Baltz, StephenStephen Baltz Jan 9, 1949 Dec 17, 1960 Sole survivor of the 1960 New York air disaster until dying a day later Born in Wilmette

Writing and journalism

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Allison, JuliaJulia Allison Feb 28, 1981 Columnist Born in Wilmette
Nolan, JonathanJonathan Nolan British-American author and screenwriter
Olsen, DanaDana Olsen Screenwriter Lives in Wilmette
Punnett, IanIan Punnett Mar 3, 1960 Radio broadcaster Born in Wilmette

References

  1. ↑ Leavitt, Irv (October 18, 2007). "Nobel Prize winner stays on task". Wilmette Life (Pioneer Press/Sun-Times Media Group).
  2. ↑ Heston, Charlton: In The Arena, Simon & Schuster, 1995. ISBN 0-684-80394-1.
  3. ↑ "Playboy's Crystal McCahill: Miss May goes to court on DUI charge". Chicago Tribune. 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
  4. ↑ "Nico Tortorella". imdb. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
  5. ↑ Curt Wagner (2013-02-17). "Nico Tortorella is killing it in 'The Following". redeye Chicago. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
  6. ↑ Matt Pais (2008-08-20). "Wilson's local roots". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
  7. ↑ Fulks, Robbie (February 22, 2011). "robbie and nora on the north shore-a". robbiefulks.com. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Index of articles". Wilmette Life. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
  9. ↑ "08.30.04". CNN.
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