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A Famous Person From Each U.S State

Can you name the famous person from each American state with use of their clues?
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State
Clue
Answer
Alabama
She took a seat against racial segregation on public busses
Rosa Parks
Alaska
The voice of Disney's Pocahontas
Irene Bedard
Arizona
In 2017, she was the world's highest-paid actress
Emma Stone
Arkansas
Ring of Fire singer
Johnny Cash
California
Debatably the best golfer of all time
Tiger Woods
Colorado
Known for playing Tim "The Toolman" Taylor
Tim Allen
Connecticut
43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009
George W. Bush
Delaware
He is the second son of a recent U.S. President
Hunter Biden
Florida
Lead singer of The Doors
Jim Morrison
Georgia
Leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968
Martin Luther King Jr
Hawaii
First African-American president in U.S. history
Barack Obama
Idaho
Jesse Pinkman in the series Breaking Bad
Aaron Paul
Illinois
A pioneer of early television with a career spanning almost seven decades
Betty White
Indiana
The "King of Pop"
Michael Jackson
Iowa
"The Duke" featured heavily in Western and war movies
John Wayne
Kansas
American aviation pioneer. On July 2, 1937, she disappeared
Amelia Earhart
Kentucky
The greatest heavyweight boxer of all time
Muhammad Ali
Louisiana
Grammy-winning rapper, known for his distinctive voice and hit albums like "Tha Carter III,"
Lil Wayne
Maine
Actress and singer, known for her role in the "Pitch Perfect" series
Anna Kendrick
Maryland
Swimmer who is the most decorated Olympian of all time
Michael Phelps
Massachusetts
Founding Father, known for his experiments with electricity, was also an inventor, diplomat, and one of the drafters of the U.S. Constitution?
Benjamin Franklin
Michigan
Music icon, known as the "Queen of Pop"
Madonna
Minnesota
Known for his eclectic style and hits like "Purple Rain,"
Prince
Mississippi
"King of Rock and Roll," became a cultural icon in the 1950s
Elvis Presley
Missouri
Groundbreaking rapper and songwriter known for his rapid-fire lyrics
Eminem
Montana
Known for roles in films like "Brokeback Mountain" and "Blue Valentine
Michelle Williams
Nebraska
Renowned investor and philanthropist, known as the "Oracle of Omaha,"
Warren Buffett
Nevada
Director of films such as "The Maltese Falcon" and "The African Queen."
John Huston
New Hampshire
Bestselling author known for his thriller novels, including "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons."
Dan Brown
New Jersey
He was indeed Born in the U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
New Mexico
Founder of Amazon
Jeff Bezos
New York
Businessman who served as the 45th President of the United States
Donald Trump
North Carolina
Assumed the presidency following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
North Dakota
Rapper and songwriter known for his hit single "See You Again"
Wiz Khalifa
Ohio
Highly acclaimed NBA player, often considered one of the greatest
LeBron James
Oklahoma
Actor and producer known for his roles in "Fight Club" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,"
Brad Pitt
Oregon
Creator of television series The Simpsons, Futurama, and Disenchantment
Matt Groening
Pennsylvania
Versatile pop singer-songwriter known for her chart-topping hits and numerous Grammy Awards.
Taylor Swift
Rhode Island
Celebrity chef, YouTuber, and internet personality with over 36 million followers
Nick DiGiovanni
South Carolina
Actor who portrayed fictional African superhero Black Panther
Chadwick Boseman
South Dakota
American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist known for the move F5
Brock Lesnar
Tennessee
Legendary singer-songwriter and actress renowned for her influential country music career and philanthropic efforts.
Dolly Parton
Texas
Globally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and performer known for her powerful voice
Beyoncé
Utah
Train and bank robber and the leader of a gang of criminal outlaws known as the "Wild Bunch"
Butch Cassidy
Vermont
30th President of the United States, known for his quiet demeanor and conservative policies during the Roaring Twenties.
Calvin Coolidge
Virginia
1st President of the United States and a pivotal leader in the American Revolutionary War
George Washington
Washington
Influential frontman of the band Nirvana, known for his impact on the grunge movement
Kurt Cobain
West Virginia
Comedian, actor, and television host known for his work on "Family Feud"
Steve Harvey
Wisconsin
Infamous serial killer between 1978 and 1991
Jeffrey Dahmer
Wyoming
Abstract expressionist painter known for his unique drip painting technique and significant influence on modern art.
Jackson Pollock
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5 Comments
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Level 88
Aug 21, 2024
Nice quiz.

Think you need to adjust the Dolly Parton clue as it's a bit easy at the moment :)

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Level 66
Aug 21, 2024
LOOOOOL i did NOT realise that, thanks for always catching my stupidity
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Level 69
Jul 17, 2025
Really fun quiz!
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Level 74
Jul 17, 2025
Shayna Baszler is another former MMA fighter and WWE professional wrestler, also from South Dakota
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Level 66
Jul 17, 2025
thanks, made the clue more specific!