List of people from Leawood, Kansas
This article is a list of notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Leawood, Kansas.
Academia
- Jeffrey L. Fisher (1970– ), law professor, U.S. Supreme Court litigator[1]
Arts and entertainment
Film, television, and theatre
- Holley Fain (1981– ), actress[2]
- Nancy Opel (1957– ), singer, actress[3]
- Heidi Gardner (2019- ), comedian[4]
Gaming
- Nick Plott (1984– ), eSports commentator[5][6]
- Sean Plott (1986– ), pro StarCraft gamer, caster, webshow host[6][7]
Literature
- Julie Garwood (1944–2023), novelist[8]
- Candice Millard (1968– ), historian, journalist[9]
- Doug Worgul (1953– ), novelist, non-fiction author[10]
Music
- Jim Abel (1947– ), singer-songwriter[11]
- Phil Keaggy (1951– ), guitarist, singer[12]
Business
- Min Kao (1949– ), co-founder of Garmin Corporation[13]
- Joyce Clyde Hall (1891–1982), founder of Hallmark Cards[14]
Government
- Karen McCarthy (1947–2010), U.S. Representative from Missouri[15]
- Larkin Walsh, Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court[16]
Sports
American football
- Trent Green (1970– ), quarterback[17]
- Travis Kelce (1989– ), tight end[18]
- Mark Vlasic (1963– ), quarterback[19]
Baseball
- Joe Carter (1960– ), outfielder, first baseman[20]
- Alex Gordon (1984 –), outfielder
- Mike Morin (1991– ), relief pitcher[21]
- Dan Quisenberry (1953–1998), pitcher[22]
- Kevin Seitzer (1962– ), third baseman, hitting coach[23]
Soccer
- Jon Kempin (1993– ), goalkeeper[24]
- Ryan Raybould (1983– ), midfielder, defender[25]
- Seth Sinovic (1987– ), defender[26]
Tennis
- Jennifer Hopkins (1981– ), tennis player[27]
- Jack Sock (1992– ), tennis player[28]
See also
References
- ^ Sinberg, Stan (June 2015). "Stanford's Jeffrey Fisher Brings High-Profile Issues to Supreme Court". California Lawyer. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Holley Fain". IMDb. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Nancy Opel returns to Kansas City". WDAF. May 22, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ Architectural Digest (October 29, 2024). Inside 'SNL' Star Heidi Gardner's Midcentury Kansas City Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest. Retrieved October 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Interview with Nick "Tasteless" Plott
- ^ a b Sean Plott - My Life of StarCraft - Day[9] Daily #100
- ^ Sean Plott's Google+ page
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Talking With...Julie Garwood". People. April 28, 1997. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Kansas City's History Detective: Candice Millard". KCPT. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ Thummel, Cisley (March 2011). "Bigger Than Barbecue". 435. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ Blankenship, Bill (June 13, 2008). "From corporate exec to folksinger". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ Hackett, Vernell (November 12, 2009). Cusic, Don (ed.). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. p. 283.
- ^ Stafford, Diane (December 20, 2012). "Garmin success starts with co-founder". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Pace, Eric (October 30, 1982). "J.c. Hall, Hallmark Founder, Is Dead". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ Phillips, Anessa (October 18, 2010). "Alumna Congresswoman passes". University News. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ Kaminski, Anna (November 21, 2025). "Newest addition to Kansas Supreme Court promises to be the justice all Kansans deserve". Kansas Reflector. Archived from the original on November 25, 2025. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ Hearne, Christopher (May 7, 2010). "Hearne on the Street: Trent Green Returns & KC Strip to Ferry First Friday-ers". K.C. Confidential. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2023/10/19/travis-kelce-buys-new-leawood-mansion.html
- ^ Dornbrook, James (September 17, 2014). "Mariner Wealth Advisors adds wealth of experience". Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Joe Carter Speaker Bio Find booking agent contact to book top speakers bureau and celebrities". Allamericanspeakers.com. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Player Profile - Mike Morin". The Orange County Register. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Dan Quisenberry Dead At 45". CBS News. September 30, 1998. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Kevin Seitzer". Kansas City Royals. Archived from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Jon Kempin". Kansas City Sporting. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Ryan Raybould". Kansas City Sporting. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ Gooch, Charles (January 18, 2012). "Seth Sinovic inks new deal with Sporting Kansas City". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Jennifer Hopkins". Women's Tennis Association. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "US Open has Kansas City Connections". U.S. Tennis Association. Retrieved April 1, 2016.