When you think of Kansas, you probably imagine long, lonesome prairies. You would be right, too, as The Sunflower State is one of the most productive agricultural states in the country. But beyond crops, many an acting career has bloomed here too. As such, let’s meet the 10 biggest movie stars from Kansas. Some may surprise you.
To compile a list of the 10 biggest movie stars from Kansas, 24/7 Tempo consulted a range of celebrity and Kansas tourism websites including The Famous People, Visit KC, Kansas Tourism, and the Kansas City Star. Next, we selected movie stars from different eras with the biggest cultural impact. After that, we consulted sites like Biography and Britannica for specific biographical information.
Paul Rudd
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- Hometown: Lenexa
One of the biggest movie stars from Kansas is Paul Rudd. Though born in New Jersey, he spent his formative years in Johnson County, Kansas. Rudd first rose to prominence with a role in the classic 90s teen comedy “Clueless.” After that, he began appearing in other hit films like “Wet Hot American Summer,” “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” and “Knocked Up.”