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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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List Of People From Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, Illinois, is a suburb of Chicago. Located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Chicago, it has a population of 37,775. Despite its relative small city status, Park Ridge has been home to several notable people. Among the most admired women in the world, former first lady, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of State, and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton grew up in Park Ridge and graduated from Maine South High School. Actor Harrison Ford, the star of Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and The Fugitive also attended high school in Park Ridge. Ford's films have grossed over $3.5 billion domestically, making him the third-highest-grossing U.S. domestic box office star of all time. Two-time Super Bowl champion (XVII, XXII) Dave Butz and Hall of Fame third baseman Ron Santo, 1st baseman Detroit Tigers, 1984 World Series Champion Dave Bergman all grew up in Park Ridge. Major League Baseball players Adam Rosales and Luke Gregerson are from Park Ridge, and Hall of Fame catcher Gabby Hartnett moved to Park Ridge later in life. More recognized by his work than by name, Park Ridge resident Grant Wood painted American Gothic, one of the most familiar images in 20th-century American art.

The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Park Ridge, Illinois. For a similar list organized alphabetically by last name, see the category page People from Park Ridge, Illinois.

Academics and engineering

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Susan Lindquist June 5, 1949 October 27, 2016 Molecular biologist; biology professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Director of the Whitehead Institute Born in Park Ridge and attended Maine South High School
Vincent A. Mahler November 26, 1949 Political science professor; Undergraduate Program Director at Loyola University Chicago Lived in Park Ridge
Ray Ozzie November 20, 1955 Chief software architect for Microsoft Maine South High School alum (1973)

Fine arts

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Dulah Marie Evans February 17, 1875 July 24, 1951 Artist specializing in the American Southwest; nicknamed "The Park Ridge Modernist"; married to Albert Henry Krehbiel Lived in Park Ridge
Alfonso Iannelli February 17, 1888 March 23, 1965 Artist, architect, Prairie School sculptor and designer; primary designer of the Pickwick Theater Co-founder of Iannelli Studios in Park Ridge
Albert Henry Krehbiel November 25, 1873 June 29, 1945 Art teacher; impressionist painter and muralist; married to Dulah Marie Evans Lived in Park Ridge
Scott Mutter 1944 2008 Photographer specializing in photomontage Born and died in Park Ridge
Richard Nickel May 31, 1928 April 13, 1972 Photographer and art preservationist focusing on the architecture of Louis Sullivan Lived in Park Ridge
John Paulding April 5, 1883 1935 Sculptor Lived in Park Ridge
Frederick Richardson 1862 January 15, 1937 Illustrator and art teacher Lived in Park Ridge
Grant Wood February 13, 1891 February 12, 1942 Painter (American Gothic) Lived in Park Ridge

Art by local artists

Media and literature

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Greg Glienna August 23, 1963 Director and screenwriter (Meet the Parents, A Guy Thing, Relative Strangers) Grew up in Park Ridge
Rich Koz March 12, 1952 Horror movie host Svengoolie Maine East High School Alum
Frank Merle Film director and screenwriter (The Employer) Grew up in Park Ridge, Maine South High School alum
Mike North 1952 Sports radio personality Lived in Park Ridge
Marshall Seese 20-year meteorologist for The Weather Channel and 8-year host of Your Weather Today Native of Park Ridge
Janet Shamlian May 14, 1962 National correspondent for NBC News Born and raised in Park Ridge, Maine South High School alum
Steve Wilkos March 9, 1964 Talk show host (The Steve Wilkos Show); ex-security and co-host (The Jerry Springer Show) Lived in Park Ridge

Performing arts

Acting

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Sean Giambrone May 30, 1999 Child actor (Adam Goldberg in The Goldbergs) Lives in Park Ridge
Karen Black July 1, 1939 August 8, 2013 Actress (Easy Rider, The Great Gatsby, Family Plot); two-time Golden Globe winner (1970, 1974) Born in Park Ridge
Gary Cole September 20, 1956 Actor (The Brady Bunch Movie, Office Space, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Veep) Born in Park Ridge
Ali Ewoldt October 6, 1990 Broadway actress (Les Misérables, 2006) Lived in Park Ridge
Harrison Ford July 13, 1942 Actor (Blade Runner, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, The Fugitive) Maine East High School alum
Dave Mallow October 19, 1948 Voiceover artist (Digimon, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Call of Duty: Black Ops, World of Warcraft) Born in Park Ridge; Maine South High School alum
John Pankow April 28, 1954 Film and stage actor (Mad About You) Grew up in Park Ridge
Carrie Snodgress October 27, 1945 April 1, 2004 Actress (Diary of a Mad Housewife); two-time Golden Globe winner (1970, 1971) Born in Park Ridge
Perry Caravello November 17, 1963 Actor (Windy City Heat) Born in Park Ridge

Dancing

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Ann Carlson October 21, 1954 Dancer and choreographer Born in Park Ridge

Music

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Ted Ansani Bass player and back-up vocalist for the 1985–1996 pop band Material Issue Lived in Park Ridge
Leon Berry July 2, 1914 August 23, 1996 American organist Lived in Park Ridge
John Alden Carpenter February 28, 1876 April 26, 1951 Composer (Adventures in a Perambulator and The Song of Faith) Born in Park Ridge
Adam Jones January 15, 1965 Guitar player for the alternative metal band Tool Born in Park Ridge
James Pankow August 20, 1947 Founding member of the rock band Chicago Lived in Park Ridge
Shana Petrone May 8, 1972 Singer ("I Want You") Born in Park Ridge
Dougie Thomson March 24, 1951 Bassist for Supertramp; manager of Disturbed and Dark New Day Lived in Park Ridge

Politics and law

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
William P. Black November 11, 1842 January 3, 1916 Lawyer; defended the anarchists accused of starting the Haymarket Riot; Union Army veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Lived in Park Ridge
Hillary Clinton October 26, 1947 First Lady of the United States, senator from New York, 67th U.S. Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic Party candidate for President of the United States Lived in Park Ridge, Maine South High School alum
Dorothy Howell Rodham June 4, 1919 November 1, 2011 Mother of Hillary Clinton Lived in Park Ridge
Hugh E. Rodham April 2, 1911 April 7, 1993 Father of Hillary Clinton Lived in Park Ridge
Hugh Edwin Rodham May 26, 1950 Younger brother of Hillary Clinton Lived in Park Ridge, Maine South High School alum
Tony Rodham 1954 Youngest brother of Hillary Clinton Lived in Park Ridge, Maine South High School alum
William Eich Chief judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals Born in Park Ridge
Randy Hultgren March 1, 1966 US representative for Illinois's 14th congressional district Born in Park Ridge
Dan Kotowski March 24, 1967 Illinois state senator Lived in Park Ridge
Robert W. Kustra March 21, 1943 State senator and the 43rd lieutenant governor of Illinois Lived in Park Ridge
Dave Sullivan December 29, 1964 Illinois state senator Lived in Park Ridge

Sports

Baseball

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Peter Bourjos March 31, 1987 Outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays Born in Park Ridge
Luke Gregerson May 14, 1984 Relief pitcher for the St.Louis Cardinals Born in Park Ridge
Gabby Hartnett December 20, 1900 December 20, 1972 Hall of Fame catcher for the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants Lived and died in Park Ridge
Gene Rye November 15, 1906 January 21, 1980 Only baseball player to hit three home runs in an inning. Lived and died in Park Ridge
Jim Hendry July 27, 1955 General manager of the Chicago Cubs Lived in Park Ridge
Al Levine May 22, 1968 Relief pitcher for seven Major League Baseball teams Born in Park Ridge
Adam Rosales May 20, 1983 Infielder for six MLB teams Born in Park Ridge
Ron Santo February 25, 1940 December 3, 2010 Hall of Fame third baseman for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox Owner of Santo's Pizzeria in Park Ridge
Luke Williams August 9, 1996 MLB player Born in Park Ridge

Basketball

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Colin Falls June 9, 1985 Shooting guard for Notre Dame and Orlandina Basket (Italian First Division) Born in Park Ridge

Football

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Dave Butz June 23, 1950 November 4, 2022 Defensive end and tackle for Washington Redskins; two-time Super Bowl champion (XVII, XXII) Maine South High School alum
Jeff Francis July 7, 1966 Quarterback for Los Angeles Raiders and Cleveland Browns Born in Park Ridge
Chris Perez June 21, 1969 Offensive tackle in NFL and CFL Born in Park Ridge

Hockey

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Craig Anderson May 21, 1981 Goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, and Colorado Avalanche Born in Park Ridge
Jeff Rohlicek January 27, 1966 Centre for the Vancouver Canucks Born in Park Ridge

Ice skating

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Maria-Elena Papasotiriou January 27, 1990 Figure skater; Greek national champion Born in Park Ridge
David Santee July 22, 1957 Olympic figure skater and judge; competed in the 1976 and 1980 Olympics Lived in Park Ridge
Deanna Stellato June 22, 1983 Champion figure skater Born in Park Ridge
Nancy Swider-Peltz August 20, 1956 Olympic speed skater; set the 3,000 meters world record in 1976 Maine South High School alum

Rowing

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Sarah Zelenka June 8, 1987 Competitor at the 2012 Summer Olympics; gold medalist at the 2011 World Rowing Championships Born in Park Ridge

Soccer

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Adam Wolanin November 13, 1919 October 26, 1987 Forward for the US national soccer team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup Lived and died in Park Ridge

Volleyball

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Thomas Hoff June 9, 1973 Team captain of the US Olympic men's volleyball team; gold medalist (2008) Maine South High School alum (1991)