List of people from Hinsdale, Illinois

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
 * 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
 * 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

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
 * Luke Adams, infielder for the Carolina Mudcats; the Single-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers

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.

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
 * 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
 * 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