Famous Montanans A–Z: The Stars With Big Sky Roots

We put together an A-Z guide of Famous Montanans. People count if they were born here, raised here, live here, went to school here, or have a substantial connection to Montana in some fashion. We couldn't find an 'x' entry, and we had to cheat on 'z' by using a first name.

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Famous Montanans A-Z

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Ament, Jeff

Musician. Born in Havre, grew up in Big Sandy and attended the University of Montana.

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Benedict, Dirk

Actor and author. Born in Helena and raised in White Sulphur Springs.

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Carvey, Dana

Comedian and Actor. Born in Missoula.

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Dickenson, Dave

Quarterback and Coach. Born and raised in Great Falls, played football at the University of Montana

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Elway, John

Quarterback. Lived in Missoula (1967-1971) while dad, Jack, coached the Grizzlies.

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Ferguson, Jesse Tyler

Actor. Born in Missoula.

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Gladstone, Lily

Actress. Born in Kalispell, raised on the Blackfeet Reservation and attended the University of Montana.

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Hauck, Bobby

Coach. Grew up in Big Timber, coached at the University of Montana

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Iyotake, Tatanka (Sitting Bull)

Historical Figure. Born south of present-day Miles City.

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Jackson, Phil

Basketball Coach. Born in Deer Lodge.

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Kilborn, Craig

TV Show Host. Graduated from Montana State University.

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Lynch, David

Director. Born in Missoula.

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Musburger, Brent

Sports Broadcaster. Grew up in Billings, still lives in Montana and is a Montana Broadcaster's Association Hall of Famer

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Neil, Dallas

Football Player. Born in Great Falls, played football at the University of Montana

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O'Malley, Suga Sean

UFC Fighter. From Helena.

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Paolini, Christopher

Writer. Raised in Paradise Valley.

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Qualley, Margaret

Actress. Born in Kalispell and lived in Missoula during childhood.

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Rankin, Jeannette

Historical Figure. Born in Missoula, Montana representative attended the University of Montana

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Simmons, JK

Actor. Moved to Missoula at 18 and graduated from the University of Montana.

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Turner, Ted

Entrepreneur. Lives part-time (maybe full time?) on a ranch near Bozeman.

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Urey, Harold

Chemist. Graduated from the University of Montana

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Vowell, Sarah

Historian and Writer. Graduated from Montana State University

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Washington, Dennis

Entrepenuer. Raised in Missoula, the richest Montanan since Ted Turner isn't technically a Montana resident.

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Yellowtail, Bethany

Fashion Designer. Born in Wyola.

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Zach Walters

Baseball Player. Raised in Bozeman.