Idaho Falls, Idaho - Notable People

Notable People

  • Chandler Brossard - beat novelist, author of Who Walk in Darkness
  • Gregory C. Carr - telecommunications entrepreneur and philanthropist. Currently notable as head of Gorongosa National Park restoration in Mozambique.
  • Steven E. Carr - first and only American ever elected to the Standing Commission of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the organization's highest governing body worldwide
  • Barzilla W. Clark, Governor of Idaho 1937-1939. Served as Mayor of Idaho Falls, 1913–15, 1926-36.
  • Mike Crapo - U.S. Senator (R-ID), serving since 1998
  • Dame Darcy - avant-garde cartoonist and author of Meatcake
  • Jared Gold - fashion designer, featured on America's Next Top Model
  • Gregg Hale - guitar player for multi-platinum selling British band Spiritualized.
  • Mary Kornman - actress, best known for her leading role in the popular Our Gang comedies.
  • Yo Murphy - former CFL/NFL wide receiver. Played at Idaho Falls High School.
  • Brandi Sherwood - model and actor who became Miss Teen USA, Miss Idaho USA, and Miss USA
  • Patrick Skelton - actor, best known for "All My Children"
  • John L. Smith - renowned NCAA head football coach at Michigan State, Louisville, Utah State, Idaho,and the current head coach of University of Arkansas
  • Frank L. VanderSloot - businessman, owner of Melaleuca Inc., a home-goods/health-product marketing company. Is also a national finance co-chair for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign.

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