And let’s not forget Halle Berry, who was often seen here when married to Eric Benet. Or John Belushi who attended UW-Whitewater, or Chris Farley who attended Marquette U.

My mother grew up next door to Liberace, who actually used to carry her books to school! All while wearing a hair net.

Thanks so much for your awesome research and insights. It was a delight to read!

Steve Gardner

Thanks for the additions.

If we throw in well known actors in the mix the list really gets long. Arnold Schwarzenegger graduated from UW Superior and Harrison Ford attended Ripon College. Other actors with Wisconsin connections include Don Ameche, Willem Defoe, Tyne Daly, Joan Cusack, Heather Graham, Tom Hulce, Bonnie Hunt, Fred MacMurray, Jackie Mason, Agnus Moorehead, Gena Rowlands, Campbell Scott, Peter Weller and from the Dukes of Hazard,Tim Wopat.

And though not actors but performers nonetheless and giants in their fields and with Wisconsin connections: Liberace, Harry Houdini, Edwin Newman, Boz Scaggs, Steve Miller, and the Ringling Brothers.

So watch “Double Indemnity” and listen to “Silk Degrees” and thank Wisconsin for sharing its gifts with the world.

Scott

Anyways, loved the entry.