Common

American rapper and actor (born 1972).

Born March 13th, 1972 (age 54 years) in Chicago.

Andre Braugher

American actor (1962–2023).

Born July 1st, 1962 in Chicago.

Died December 11th, 2023 at 61 years old in South Orange (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Terrence Howard

American actor (born 1969).

Born March 11th, 1969 (age 57 years) in Chicago.

Michael Madsen

American actor (1957–2025).

Born September 25th, 1957 in Chicago.

Died July 3rd, 2025 at 67 years old in Malibu (cardiac arrest). ^[ref]

Shonda Rhimes

American television producer, television and film writer, and author.

Born January 13th, 1970 (age 56 years) in Chicago.

Bernie Mac

American actor (1957–2008).

Born October 5th, 1957 in Chicago.

Died August 9th, 2008 at 50 years old in Chicago (pneumonia). ^[ref]

Jennifer Morrison

American actress.

Born April 12th, 1979 (age 47 years) in Chicago.

Michael Peña

American actor.

Born January 13th, 1976 (age 50 years) in Chicago.

Pat Sajak

American television host (born 1946).

Born October 26th, 1946 (age 79 years) in Chicago.

Jesse Williams

American actor, director, producer, and activist.

Born August 5th, 1981 (age 44 years) in Chicago.