Located in the northwestern region of the United States is the state of Idaho. Idaho’s capital and largest city is Boise and the state is often referred to as the ‘Gem State’. The state was originally occupied by Native Americans, before European settlements were established. Idaho produces one-third of the country’s potato yields. Covering an expansive area of 83,569 miles, the state is the 14th largest in the country and comprises of a population of 1.7 million people. Over time, numerous people who were born and raised in Idaho have gone on to succeeding enormously on an international front. The Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul was born and brought up in the state of Idaho. Various other actors such as Aiden Alexander, Jeremy Shada and the late Lana Turner, all came from the state of Idaho. Various writers such as Vardis Fisher and poet Ezra Pound, also hail from Idaho. The famous WWE diva Torrie Wilson is also from this state. We are quite certain that you will be shocked by the full-list of ‘Idahoans’ who made it huge as celebrities.

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Lana Turner

(One of the Highest Paid Actresses in the United States During the 1940s)

Birthdate: February 8, 1921

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Died: June 29, 1995

Widely regarded as a legend of classical Hollywood cinema, Lana Turner was one of the most prominent and highest-paid actresses in the mid-1940s. Also considered a popular culture icon of Hollywood glamor, Turner also achieved success as a pin-up model. Her life and career have inspired several works across art, literature, music, and film. 

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Aaron Paul

(Best Known for His Role as 'Jesse Pinkman' in the AMC TV Series 'Breaking Bad')

Birthdate: August 27, 1979

Sun Sign: Virgo

Aaron Paul is one of only two actors to receive the prestigious Primetime Emmy Award under the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category on three occasions. In 2013, Aaron Paul used his popularity to help raise $1.8 million for Kind Campaign, an anti-bullying organization. October 1 was declared as Aaron Paul Sturtevant Day by Idaho Governor Butch Otter.

Birthdate: 1788 AD

Died: 1812 AD

Sacagawea, a Lemhi Shoshone woman, became a significant part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, helping its members connect with the Native Americans along the trail. The National American Woman Suffrage Association later honored her by erecting several statues in her memory. She finds mention in many books and films.

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Ezra Pound

(American Poet and Critic Known for His Works: ‘Ripostes’, ‘Hugh Selwyn Mauberley’ and the Epic Poem, ‘The Cantos’)

Birthdate: October 30, 1885

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Died: November 1, 1972

American poet Ezra Pound was a significant figure in the modernist poetry movement who developed imagism and gained fame with works such as Ripostes and The Cantos. He later promoted social credit theory. During World War II, he supported fascism, participating in radio broadcasts against the U.S. and Jews. 

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Taysom Hill

(American football player)

Birthdate: August 23, 1990

Sun Sign: Virgo

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Birthdate: September 27, 1986

Sun Sign: Libra

Tara Westover is an American historian, essayist, and memoirist. She achieved popularity in 2018 when she published her memoir Educated, which debuted atop The New York Times bestseller list. Subsequently, the daily newspaper named Educated among the 10 Best Books of the year. In 2019, Tara Westover was named in Time magazine's 100 most influential people list.

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Torrie Wilson

(American Former Professional Wrestler)

Birthdate: July 24, 1975

Sun Sign: Leo

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

 8 

Brock Osweiler

(Former American football quarterback)

Birthdate: November 22, 1990

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

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Bowe Bergdahl

(Soldier)

Birthdate: March 28, 1986

Sun Sign: Aries

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

 10 

Harmon Killebrew

(Baseball player)

Birthdate: June 29, 1936

Sun Sign: Cancer

Died: May 17, 2011

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

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Birthdate: February 15, 1899

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Died: December 16, 1997

Birthdate: January 21, 1997

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Jeremy Shada is an American actor, singer, musician, and YouTuber. Jeremy Shada, who started acting at age seven, went on to establish himself as a successful actor. Also known for his voice acting skills, Jeremy Shada has contributed immensely to the success of several animated television series, such as Adventure Time and Voltron: Legendary Defender.

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Leighton Vander Esch

(American football player)

Birthdate: February 8, 1996

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

 14 

Mark Felt

(2nd Associate Director of the FBI Who was Known for His Role in the Watergate Scandal)

Birthdate: August 17, 1913

Sun Sign: Leo

Died: December 18, 2008

Mark Felt served as the FBI associate director from 1972 to 1973. He was widely suspected of being Deep Throat, the anonymous source who provided The Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein vital information regarding the Watergate scandal, and eventually owned up a few years before his death.

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Birthdate: December 4, 1912

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Died: January 11, 1988

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Larry Scott

(American Professional Bodybuilder)

Birthdate: October 12, 1938

Sun Sign: Libra

Died: March 8, 2014

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

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Jake Plummer

(American football player)

Birthdate: December 19, 1974

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

 18 

Sherry Jackson

(Actress)

Birthdate: February 15, 1942

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

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Birthdate: February 11, 1964

Sun Sign: Aquarius

In 2006, American politician Sarah Palin became the youngest and first female governor of Alaska. A couple of years later, she became the first Republican woman to become a vice presidential candidate. After resigning as the governor of Alaska, she got associated with Fox News, authored a number of books and also appeared in a reality television series. 

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Sean Paul Lockhart

(Actor)

Birthdate: October 31, 1986

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

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Jerramy Stevens

(American football player)

Birthdate: November 13, 1979

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

 22 

Isabella Boylston

(Ballet dancer)

Birthdate: October 13, 1986

Sun Sign: Libra

Isabella Boylston is an American ballerina who is part of the ballet company, American Ballet Theatre, where she is the current principal dancer. In 2009, she received the Princess Grace Award for her contribution as a dancer. Boylston is also known for her philanthropic efforts; in 2020, she participated in a fundraiser to help fellow dancers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Birthdate: 1975 AD

 24 

Bryan Fuller

(Screenwriter, Television producer)

Birthdate: July 27, 1969

Sun Sign: Leo

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Birthdate: July 13, 1944

Sun Sign: Cancer

 26 

Victor Wooten

(American Bassist, Songwriter and Record Producer)

Birthdate: September 11, 1964

Sun Sign: Virgo

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Bryan Harsin

(American football player)

Birthdate: November 1, 1976

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthdate: June 26, 1967

Sun Sign: Cancer

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Josh Ritter

(Singer-songwriter, Musician, Singer, Songwriter)

Birthdate: October 21, 1976

Sun Sign: Libra

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Martha Raddatz

(Journalist)

Birthdate: February 14, 1953

Sun Sign: Aquarius

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Dree Hemingway

(Actor, Model, Film actor, Playboy Playmate)

Birthdate: December 4, 1987

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

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Picabo Street

(American Former World Cup Alpine Ski Racer and Olympic Gold Medalist)

Birthdate: April 3, 1971

Sun Sign: Aries

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

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Billie Bird

(Actress, Comedian)

Birthdate: February 28, 1908

Sun Sign: Pisces

Died: November 27, 2002

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Marjorie Reynolds

(American Actress Known for Her Role as 'Linda Mason' in the 1942 Musical Film 'Holiday Inn')

Birthdate: August 12, 1917

Sun Sign: Leo

Died: February 1, 1997

Marjorie Reynolds was an American actress and dancer best known for her performance in the 1942 musical Holiday Inn which showcased her dancing skills. Also known for her contribution to the TV industry, Marjorie Reynolds has a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television section.

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Gutzon Borglum

(American Sculptor Best Known for His Colossal Mount Rushmore Sculpture of the Faces of Four U.S. Presidents)

Birthdate: March 25, 1867

Sun Sign: Aries

Died: March 6, 1941

Gutzon Borglum was an American sculptor remembered for his work on Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Borglum is also associated with other important public works of art like Georgia's Stone Mountain and a bust of Abraham Lincoln, which is currently preserved in the US Capitol crypt.

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Mike Riley

(American football player)

Birthdate: July 6, 1953

Sun Sign: Cancer

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Dirk Koetter

(American football player)

Birthdate: February 5, 1959

Sun Sign: Aquarius

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Larry Craig

(American Retired Politician)

Birthdate: July 20, 1945

Sun Sign: Cancer

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Gary Stevens

(American Horse Racing Jockey)

Birthdate: March 6, 1963

Sun Sign: Pisces

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

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Boyd Coddington

(Hot Rod Designer and the Owner of the Boyd Coddington Hot Rod Shop)

Birthdate: August 28, 1944

Sun Sign: Virgo

Died: February 27, 2008

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Luke Ridnour

(Basketball Player)

Birthdate: February 13, 1981

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

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Steve Cook

(American Professional Bodybuilder and Two-Time Mr. Olympia Top-Ten Finisher)

Birthdate: December 10, 1984

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

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Merril Hoge

(American football player)

Birthdate: January 26, 1965

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

 44 

Jon Huntsman, Sr.

(Business person)

Birthdate: June 21, 1937

Sun Sign: Gemini

Died: February 2, 2018

 45 

Theresa Arnold

(American Boxer)

Birthdate: September 20, 1962

Sun Sign: Virgo

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

 46 

Steve Cook

(American Retired Left-Handed Ten-Pin Bowler)

Birthdate: January 13, 1957

Sun Sign: Capricorn

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Bridget Powers

(Pornographic actress)

Birthdate: October 11, 1980

Sun Sign: Libra

Height: 3'9" (114 cm)

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Linda Moulton Howe

(Journalist, documentary film maker best known for her work as a ufologist)

Birthdate: January 20, 1942

Sun Sign: Aquarius

 49 

Shea McClellin

(American football player)

Birthdate: August 1, 1989

Sun Sign: Leo

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

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Larry Wilson

(American football player)

Birthdate: March 24, 1938

Sun Sign: Aries

Died: September 17, 2020

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)