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World-Renowned Westporters: Biographies

World-Renowned Westporters

Learn about the famous people who made Westport their home. All of the individuals listed below have either lived in Westport or have strong ties to our town. Click on a celebrity to find out about their impactful lives and careers.

Link to Rod Serling biography resource guide
Link to Joanne Woodward resource guide
Link to Lawrence Langner resource guide
Link to Sybil Steinberg biography resource guide
Link to Shirley Jackson biography resource guide
Link to J.D. Salinger biography resource guide
Link to Eartha Kitt resource guide
Link to Nile Rodgers resource guide
Link to Peter De Vries biography resource guide
Link to Max Wilk resource guide
Link to Helen Keller resource guide
Link to Frank Deford resource guide
Link to Lillian Wald resource guide
Link to Paul Newman resource guide
Link to Bette Davis resource guide
Link to Rodney Dangerfield resource guide
Link to Mary Hewitt Loveless biography resource guide
Link to Charles Lindbergh resource guide