The following are notable people who were either born, raised, or have lived for a significant period of time in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
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Danneel Ackles (born 1979), actress, model, One Life to Live, One Tree Hill, Friends with Benefits, Supernatural Bert A. Adams (1916–2003), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Vernon Parish (1956–68) Bryan Adams (born 1963), member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Jefferson Parish Trace Adkins (born 1962), singer-songwriter originally from Sarepta Joe W. Aguillard (born 1956), president of Louisiana College (2005–14) Robert Alford (born 1988), cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons David Allen (born 1945), productivity consultant, author of Getting Things Done August Alsina (born 1992), singer William Alston (1921–2009), philosopher Jacques Amans (1801–1888), neoclassical portrait artist David Andrews (born 1952), actor, Gordon Cresswell on JAG J. Burton Angelle (1924–1997), politician from Breaux Bridge Scott Angelle (born 1961), member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, son of J. Burton Angelle Phil Anselmo (born 1968), singer-songwriter of the band Pantera Louis Armstrong (1901–1971), musician and entertainer Evelyn Ashford (born 1957), Olympic sprint champion Elizabeth Ashley (born 1939), actress, movies and television's Evening Shade Nnamdi Asomugha (born 1981), cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles D. J. Augustin (born 1987), point guard for the Chicago Bulls Lisa Aukland (born 1957), professional bodybuilder and powerlifter Ray Authement (1928–2020), longest-serving public university president in the United States; president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1974–2008) The Axeman (fl. 1918–1919), serial killer Clarence C. Aycock (1915–1987), speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1952–56) and lieutenant governor (1960–72)