List of people from Arlington Heights, Illinois

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

Acting and comedy

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Judson, MargaretMargaret Judson 1985 Television actor (The Newsroom) Born in Arlington Heights
Maniscalco, SebastianSebastian Maniscalco Comedian and actor Attended Rolling Meadows High School
Matlin, MarleeMarlee Matlin Aug 24, 1965 Actress Graduated from John Hersey High School
Michaels, JimJim Michaels Sep 12, 1965 Producer, director, and actor Graduated from John Hersey High School
Morrison, JenniferJennifer Morrison Apr 12, 1979 Actress (House) Attended Prospect High School
Speakman, JeffJeff Speakman Nov 8, 1958 Martial artist and actor Graduated from John Hersey High School

Business

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Chen, SteveSteve Chen Aug 18, 1978 Co-founder of YouTube Attended John Hersey High School
Kroc, RayRay Kroc Oct 5, 1902 Jan 14, 1984 Businessman behind McDonald's success Lived in Arlington Heights
Roth, Robert A.Robert A. Roth Mar 19, 1947 Publisher and art collector, founder of Chicago Reader Grew up in Arlington Heights [1]

Music

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Daniel, DavisDavis Daniel Mar 1, 1961 Country music artist Born in Arlington Heights
DeWyze, LeeLee DeWyze Apr 2, 1986 Winner of American Idol (season 9) Attended Prospect High School
Gratzer, AlanAlan Gratzer Co-founder of REO Speedwagon Graduate of Arlington High School (1966)
McIlrath, TimTim McIlrath Nov 3, 1978 Lead singer of the band Rise Against Grew up in Arlington Heights and attended Rolling Meadows High School
Nugent, TedTed Nugent Dec 13, 1948 Musician Attended St. Viator High School

Sports

Baseball

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Bokelmann, DickDick Bokelmann Oct 26, 1926 Pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals Born in Arlington Heights
Knudsen, KurtKurt Knudsen Feb 20, 1967 Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers Born in Arlington Heights
Myers, MikeMike Myers Jun 26, 1969 Pitcher for the New York Yankees Born in Arlington Heights
Murcer, BobbyBobby Murcer May 20, 1946 Jul 12, 2008 Infielder for the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, and the Chicago Cubs Lived Arlington Heights
Peterson, FritzFritz Peterson Feb 8, 1942 All-Star pitcher for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Texas Rangers
Splittorff, PaulPaul Splittorff Oct 8, 1946 May 25, 2011 Pitcher for the Kansas City Royals; grew up in Arlington Heights and graduated from Arlington High School [2]
Sutter, BruceBruce Sutter Jan 8, 1953 Hall of Fame relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1976–1980) Lived in Arlington Heights
Wilson, DanDan Wilson Mar 25, 1969 Catcher for the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners

Basketball

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Corzine, DaveDave Corzine Apr 25, 1956 Center for six National Basketball Association teams Born in Arlington Heights; attended John Hersey High School
Meyer, RayRay Meyer Dec 18, 1913 Mar 17, 2006 Head coach of DePaul University's men's basketball program Lived in Arlington Heights

Football

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Basanez, BrettBrett Basanez May 11, 1983 Quarterback with Northwestern University (2002–2005), Carolina Panthers (2006–2008), and the Chicago Bears (2009) Born in Arlington Heights; Attended Saint Viator High school
Betters, DougDoug Betters Jun 11, 1956 All-Pro defensive end with the Miami Dolphins Attended Arlington High School
Nelson, TomTom Nelson Dec 4, 1986 Free safety, punt and kick returner with the Chicago Bears and Illinois State University; attended John Hersey High School Grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois and attended John Hersey High School, Thomas Middle School, and Ivy Hill Elementary School
Payton, WalterWalter Payton Jul 25, 1954 Nov 1, 1999 Running back with the Chicago Bears Lived in Arlington Heights
Payton, JarrettJarrett Payton Dec 26, 1980 Walter Payton's son; running back with the Tennessee Titans; sportscaster Attended Saint Viator High School
Zbikowski, TomTom Zbikowski May 22, 1985 Boxer and football player for Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Chicago Bears Attended Buffalo Grove High School

Hockey

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Preissing, TomTom Preissing Dec 3, 1978 Defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings Born in Arlington Heights

Soccer

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
McBride, BrianBrian McBride Jun 19, 1972 Striker for the Columbus Crew, Chicago Fire S.C., VfL Wolfsburg (Germany), Fulham F.C. (England), and US national team Attended Buffalo Grove High School
Spector, JonathanJonathan Spector Mar 1, 1986 Defender and centre midfielder for the US men's national team, and the English teams Manchester United, West Ham United, and Birmingham City Attended Saint Viator High School

Wrestling

Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference
Nowinski, ChrisChris Nowinski Sep 24, 1978 Wrestler with World Wrestling Entertainment Born in Arlington Heights; Attended John Hersey High School

References

  1. ↑ Anderson, Jon (March 14, 1986). "A publisher who is proud of his readers" (PDF). Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Paul Splittorff, Royals’ Biggest Winner, Dies at 64". NYTimes.com.
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