Famous People From Lafayette, Indiana & Celebs Born In Lafayette

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Axl Rose

(Lead Vocalist and Lyricist of the Hard Rock Band 'Guns N' Roses')

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Listed In: Singers

Birthdate: February 6, 1962

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer W. Axl Rose, being true to his rebel spirit, fled to Los Angeles on a bus at 17, before he co-founded the legendary hard rock band Guns N' Roses. Working as the lead vocalist/lyricist of the band, he soon became a global sex symbol.

Embeth Davidtz

(Actress)

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birthdate: August 11, 1965

Sun Sign: Leo

Embeth Davidtz is a South-African American actress known for playing important roles in popular movies, such as Schindler's List and Fracture. She also serves as an inspiration to those fighting against cancer as she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, for which she had to undergo a mastectomy.

Sydney Pollack

(Film Director and Producer Best Known for His Movie 'Out of Africa')

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birthdate: July 1, 1934

Sun Sign: Cancer

Died: May 26, 2008

Sydney Pollack is best remembered for his Academy Award-winning direction in the film Out of Africa and was also nominated for the same award for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? and Tootsie. He also acted in films such as Eyes Wide Shut and series such as Will & Grace.

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Jeremy Camp

(Singer, Musician)

Listed In: Singers

Birthdate: January 12, 1978

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Jeremy Camp is an American singer and songwriter who specializes in Contemporary Christian music and Christian rock genres. Over the years, he has won several awards, such as the GMA Dove Awards and ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Awards. Jeremy Camp's life and career have inspired the 2020 Christian romantic drama film, I Still Believe.

Shannon Hoon

(Former Lead Singer of the Band 'Blind Melon')

Listed In: Singers

Birthdate: September 26, 1967

Sun Sign: Libra

Died: October 21, 1995

Shannon Hoon is best remembered as the lead singer of the rock band Blind Melon, which delivered chartbusting hits such as No Rain. He died of a drug overdose at age 28. He was known for his outrageous behavior, such as urinating on a fan and getting naked on stage.

Ray Ewry

(American Track and Field Athlete and All-time Most Successful Olympian)