List of people from Hinsdale, Illinois explained

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

Authors and scientists

• Ann Bannon (aka Ann Thayer or Weldy), author of lesbian pulp fiction (Odd Girl Out, I Am a Woman, Beebo Brinker): grew up in Hinsdale
• Paul Black, designer and writer of science fiction; born in Hinsdale
• David J. Foulis, mathematician and professor; born in Hinsdale
• Jay Freeman, known as saurik, creator of Cydia, the alternative to Apple's App Store
• Clark Kimberling, mathematician, musician, and composer; born in Hinsdale
• Eric Ludy, best-selling author, speaker and president of Ellerslie Mission Society
• Milan Mrksich, chemist, entrepreneur, professor, and Vice President for Research at Northwestern University; lives in Hinsdale
• Patrick Piemonte, computer scientist, inventor, and human interface designer; raised in Hinsdale

Acting

• Danielle Campbell, actress (Starstruck, Prom, The Originals); native of Hinsdale
• Chris Klein, actor (American Pie I, II, & Reunion; We Were Soldiers); born in Hinsdale
• Heather McNair, actress (Automan)
• Meredith Monroe, actress (Andie McPhee on Dawson's Creek); grew up in Hinsdale
• Morris the Cat, animal actor (9Lives mascot); adopted from the Hinsdale Humane Society
• David Tom, actor (Stay Tuned, Swing Kids, The Young and the Restless); born in Hinsdale
• Heather Tom, actress (The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, One Life to Live); born in Hinsdale
• Nicholle Tom, actress (Maggie Sheffield on The Nanny); born in Hinsdale

Arts and culture

• Tomi Adeyemi, novelist of fantasy series Legacy of Orïsha; raised in Hinsdale
• David Bohnett, technology pioneer, philanthropist, LGBT activist
• Mike Donovan, musician, raised in Hinsdale
• Loie Fuller, dancer
• Cynthia Hall, model
• Rob Johnson, CBS-2 newscaster
• Floyd Kalber, newscaster
• Taylor Mason, comedian
• Pete Nelson, host of Animal Planet show Treehouse Masters
• Joseph Nechvatal, visual artist ^[1]
• Bill Rancic, entrepreneur; reality TV personality (Giuliana & Bill; The Apprentice)
• Giuliana Rancic, host for E! News; reality TV personality (Giuliana & Bill)
  • Dizzy Reed, keyboardist for Guns N' Roses Allison Rosati, NBC-5 newscaster
• Rob Stafford, NBC-5 newscaster, lived in Hinsdale
• R. Harold Zook, architect

Business

• Bob Dudley, Group CEO of BP

Politics and law

• Valdas Adamkus, regional administrator of United States Environmental Protection Agency and the President of Lithuania (1998–2003, 2004–2009)
• Judy Biggert, United States congresswoman for Illinois's 13th congressional district (from 1999 to 2013)
• Robert William Dean, United States diplomat
• Kirk W. Dillard, candidate for governor of Illinois (2010)
• Goudyloch E. Dyer, Illinois state representative^[2]
• Pat Quinn, 41st governor of Illinois
• Jason Van Dyke, former Chicago police officer and convicted murderer
• Diane Wood, judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and professor at the University of Chicago Law School

Military

• Wilson Bryant Burtt, U.S. military officer

Sports

Baseball

• Joe Benson, outfielder who is currently a free agent; born in Hinsdale
• Chuck Comiskey, co-owner of the Chicago White Sox; owned a taxi company in Hinsdale
• Bobby Thigpen, former Chicago White Sox pitcher; lived in Hinsdale
• Jim Thome, first baseman and designated hitter for six MLB teams; five-time All-Star; current special assistant to General Manager Rick Hahn of the Chicago White Sox; lived in Hinsdale
• Todd Van Poppel, pitcher for six MLB teams; born in Hinsdale
• Bill Veeck, baseball executive and franchise owner with MLB; grew up in Hinsdale

Basketball

• Kathleen Doyle, basketball player at the University of Iowa (2016–2020); Big Ten Player of the Year in 2020. Also a silver medalist with the US national team at the 2019 Pan American Games. WNBA draftee as 14th overall pick by Indiana Fever. Born in Hinsdale.^{[3] [4]}

Football

• Jack Allen, center for the New Orleans Saints; born and raised in Hinsdale
• Brian Allen, offensive guard for the Los Angeles Rams; born and raised in Hinsdale
• Kiran Amegadjie, offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears; born and raised in Hinsdale
• Jay Berwanger, first winner of the Heisman Trophy and first person ever chosen in the NFL draft; lived in Hinsdale many years
• Chuck Bradley, football player
• Kevin Kasper, wide receiver for nine NFL teams; Super Bowl champion (XXXIX); born in Hinsdale
• John Lynch, strong safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots; Super Bowl champion (XXXVII); born in Hinsdale
• Tom Rouen, punter for six NFL teams; born in Hinsdale
• Matt Sherry, tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals; born in Hinsdale

Hockey

• Éric Dazé, former left wing for the Chicago Blackhawks; lives in Hinsdale ^[5]
• Steve Konroyd, defenseman for six NHL teams; announcer for Comcast Sports; lived in Hinsdale
• Martin Lapointe, right wing for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and Ottawa Senators; two-time winner of the Stanley Cup (1997-1998); lived in Hinsdale
• Josh Manson, defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche; born in Hinsdale
• Joel Quenneville, former head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks who was fired after allegations^[6]
• Brent Sopel, defenseman in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL); lives in Hinsdale

Olympic sports

• Frank Foss, pole vaulter; Olympic gold medalist (1920); lived and died in Hinsdale
• John Kinsella, swimmer; Olympic gold medalist in 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay (1972)
• Edwin Myers, pole vaulter; Olympic bronze medalist (1920); born in Hinsdale
• Courtney Zablocki, Olympic luger

Soccer

• Andrew Gutman, defender for Atlanta United
• Matt Pyzdrowski, goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire Premier, Portland Timbers and Ängelholms FF (Sweden)

Sports management

• James Delany, commissioner of the Big Ten Conference
• Mike Bohn, athletic director, currently for the University of Southern California

Tennis

• Todd Martin, tennis player; born in Hinsdale
• Marty Riessen, tennis player; born in Hinsdale
• Caroline Dolehide, tennis player; born in Hinsdale

Notes and References

1. [Joseph Nechvatal]
2. 'Illinois Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of Goudyloch E. Dyer, pg. 149
3. Web site: Kathleen Doyle . https://web.archive.org/web/20200303203518/https://www.teamusa.org/usa-basketball/athletes/Kathleen-Doyle . dead . March 3, 2020 . . March 3, 2020.
4. Web site: Kathleen Doyle . https://web.archive.org/web/20200303203518/https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/womens/d/doyle-kathleen.aspx . dead . March 3, 2020 . . March 3, 2020.
5. https://chicagolymag.com/web/2017/03/the-recovery-of-eric-daze/ The Recovery of Éric Dazé
6. News: Blackhawks fans celebrate outside coach's Hinsdale home. Fieldman. Chuck. chicagotribune.com. en-US. 2017-01-19.