List of Latter Day Saints
This is a list of Latter Day Saints who have attained at least some level of fame and/or success. This list includes adherents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon), as well as adherents of related denominations (as labeled). It lists those who are current adherents of a Latter Day Saint Church and those who were adherents at the time of their death.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are usually considered either "active," meaning they attend church on a regular basis and are committed to living their religion, or are "less-active," meaning they don't attend church regularly and/or they don't adhere to its principles. See List of former Latter Day Saints for a list of persons who ended their affiliation with LDS movement religions.
Artists
- Truman O. Angell, architect and designer of the Salt Lake Temple[1]
- Gutzon Borglum, sculptor most noted for the heads of U.S. presidents on Mount Rushmore[2]
- James C. Christensen fantasy painter and retired Brigham Young University professor
- Jorge Cocco, Argentine artist.
- Avard Fairbanks, sculptor of three statues in the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol
- Arnold Friberg, illustrator and painter noted for The Prayer at Valley Forge, Academy Award nominated paintings for The Ten Commandments, and Book of Mormon scenes in the LDS Book of Mormon
- Rei Hamon, CBE, landscape artist of New Zealand.[3]
- Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, artist, car customizer, creator of Rat Fink character[4]
- Charles Roscoe Savage, 19th-century photographer[5]
- LeConte Stewart, artist and former head of the art department at the University of Utah[6]
- Minerva Teichert, painter notable for her art depicting Western and Mormon subjects, including a collection of murals depicting scenes from the Book of Mormon.[7]
- Mahonri Young, artist who sculpted the This Is The Place Monument and the Seagull Monument in Salt Lake City.[8]
Sports figures
American football
- John Beck, former quarterback, Brigham Young University
- Darrell Bevell, current offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks[9]
- Stewart Bradley lLB AZ cardinals
- Ben Cahoon, Slotback, Montreal Alouettes
- Todd Christensen, Tight End, Los Angeles Raiders[10]
- Austin Collie, Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts[11]
- Chris Cooley, Redskins[citation needed]
- Gary Crowton, Offensive Coordinator, University of Maryland
- Ty Detmer, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback[12]
- LaVell Edwards, Head Coach, Brigham Young University[13]
- Max Hall, former BYU Quarterback
- Stanley Havili, Eagles[citation needed]
- Todd Heap, Tight End, Arizona Cardinals[14]
- Chris Hoke, Nose Tackle, Pittsburg Steelers[15]
- Doug Jolley, Tight End, Oakland Raiders[16]
- Brett Keisel, DE Steelers
- Paul Kruger, Defensive End, Baltimore Ravens[17]
- Glen Kozlowski, WR Chicago Bears[18]
- Spencer Larsen, Fullback, New England
- Chad Lewis, Tight End, Philadelphia Eagles
- Deuce Lutui, Guard, Seattle Seahawks[19]
- Reno Mahe, Running Back, Philadelphia Eagles[20]
- Brandon Manumaleuna, Tight End, San Diego Chargers[21]
- Bronco Mendenhall, Head Coach, Brigham Young University[22]
- Itula Mili, Tight End, Seattle Seahawks[23]
- Tony Moeaki, Chiefs[citation needed]
- Rob Morris, Middle Linebacker, Indianapolis Colts[24]
- Edwin Mulitalo, Guard, Detroit Lions[25]
- Haloti Ngata, Defensive Tackle, Baltimore Ravens[26]
- Ken Niumatalolo, Head Coach, U.S. Naval Academy[27]
- Merlin Olsen, Hall of Fame, defensive tackle, Los Angeles Rams.
- Phil Olsen, center and defensive tackle, Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos.
- Brady Poppinga, Linebacker, St. Louis Rams[28]
- Sione Pouha, Defensive Tackle, New York Jets[29]
- Andy Reid, Head Coach, Philadelphia Eagles[30]
- Sean Salisbury, Quarterback, Minnesota Vikings and others [31]
- Vai Sikahema, Special Teams, Philadelphia Eagles[32]
- Fahu Tahi, Fullback, Minnesota Vikings[33]
- John Tait, Offensive Tackle, Chicago Bears[34]
- Manti Teʻo, Linebacker, Notre Dame[35]
- Spencer Toone, Tennessee Titans[citation needed]
- Eric Weddle, Safety, San Diego Chargers[36]
- Kyle Whittingham, Head Coach, University of Utah[37]
- Steve Young, Hall of Fame Quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers & San Francisco 49ers. He is also the great-great-great-grandson of Brigham Young.[38]
Association Football
- Erroll Bennett, Tahitian
- Guillermo Franco, Argentina
- Jimmy Montanero, Ecuadror
- Tita, Brazil
Auto racing
- David Abbott "Ab" Jenkins (1883–1956)[39]
Baseball
- Alan Ashby, catcher[40]
- Roy Castleton was the first Mormon to ever play professional baseball.[41] He threw perfect game in the Ohio-Pennsylvania League.[42] New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds in the Pacific Coast League.
- Bobby Crosby, shortstop[43] Oakland Athletics
- Dennis Eckersley, Hall of Fame pitcher for the Oakland Athletics
- Jim Gott, Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates
- Jeremy Guthrie, pitcher[44]
- Roy Halladay, pitcher[40] Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies
- Bryce Harper, 2010 MLB #1 draft pick, outfielder for the Washington Nationals[45]
- Bruce Hurst, former MLB Pitcher, pitched and won games 1 and 5 and started game 7 for the Boston Red Sox in the 1986 World Series against the New York Mets.[46]
- Cale Iorg, minor league baseball player in the Detroit Tigers organization.[47][48]
- Garth Iorg, a former Major League Baseball player who played his entire career (1978–1987) for the Toronto Blue Jays.[49]
- Wally Joyner, first baseman[50] former California Angels player
- Jeff Kent, former second basemen[51] Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants
- Harmon Killebrew, first baseman[52] Hall of Famer for the Minnesota Twins
- Vance Law, former third basemen[40] and current Brigham Young University head coach. son of Vern Law
- Vern Law, pitcher[53] Cy Young Award winner with the Pittsburgh Pirates
- Matt Lindstrom, pitcher[40] Florida Marlins
- Brandon Lyon, Pitcher[43]
- Jack Morris, All-Star and World Series hero with the Detroit Tigers [43]
- Dale Murphy, outfielder 2 time National League MVP [54] Atlanta Braves
- Cory Snyder, Infielder with five MLB teams[43]
- Clyde Wright, Pitcher[43] California Angels
- Jaret Wright, Pitcher[43] New York Yankees
Basketball
- Danny Ainge, guard, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings. Former general manager of Phoenix Suns [55]
- Thurl Bailey, forward, Utah Jazz[56]
- Shawn Bradley, center, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and Dallas Mavericks[57]
- Tom Chambers, All-Star forward with the Phoenix Suns.
- Kresimir Cosic, center, Croatia[58]
- Jim Eakins, Center, with 8,255 points and 5,578 rebounds in a 10-year All-Star ABA and NBA career
- Jimmer Fredette, guard, for BYU Cougars and Sacramento Kings [59]
- Travis Hansen, guard/small forward, Atlanta Hawks, Tau Ceramica, MBC Dynamo Moscow[60]
- Mel Hutchins, Fort Wayne Pistons and New York Knicks, 1952 NBA Rookie of the Year, five-time NBA All-Star[61]
- Casey Jacobsen, German League finals MVP player in 2007.[62]
- Greg Kite, played for the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings.
- Mark Madsen, power forward–center, Los Angeles Lakers/Minnesota Timberwolves[63]
- Brendon Pongia, "Tall Blacks" (NZ).
- Charmian Purcell, NZ women's basketball team.
- Fred Roberts, Boston Celtics guard-forward
- Dave Rose, coach at BYU
- Michael Smith, Boston Celtics guard-forward
- Natalie Taylor, NZ women's basketball team.
- Erin Thorn, guard, WNBA Chicago Sky[64]
- Nonila Wharemate, NZ women's basketball team.
- Paora Winitana
Beach volleyball
Bodybuilding
- Larry Scott, the first Mr. Olympia (1965)[66]
Boxing
- Jack Dempsey heavyweight boxing champion
- B. J. Flores,[67][68] United States amateur heavyweight champion, 2001 and 2002.
- Gene Fullmer middleweight boxing champion
Golf
Gymnastics
- Peter Vidmar, Olympic gold medal gymnast[70]
Ice Hockey
- Kevan Guy, defenseman Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks [71]
Rodeo
- Earl W. Bascom, Hall of Fame rodeo cowboy, "Father of Modern Rodeo"
- Raymond Knight, Hall of Fame rodeo cowboy, "Father of Canadian Stampedes"
- Clint King Robinson, Canadian Tie-Down Roping Champion 2007,
Rugby League
- Fraser Anderson, New Zealand rugby league player for the Cronulla Sharks in the National Rugby League competition. He is brother to Louis Anderson and Vinnie Anderson.[72]
- Israel Folau, Melbourne Storm player in National Rugby League[73]
- Ben Hannant, prop for Brisbane Broncos in National Rugby League[74]
- Albert Hopoate, Sydney Roosters player in National Rugby League[72]
- John Hopoate, Australian representative and now retired player, played in National Rugby League for clubs such as Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Wests Tigers and the Northern Eagles[75][76]
- William Hopoate, Parramatta Eels, formally Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- Krisnan Inu, New Zealand Warriors, formally Parramatta Eels player in National Rugby League[77][78]
- Kylie Leuluai, currently contracted to the Leeds Rhinos of Super League.[citation needed]
Rugby Union
- Fraser Anderson, All Blacks
- Ben Couch, All Blacks, later a politician in NZ
- Larry Gelwix, rugby coach, and inspiration for Forever Strong
- Sid Going, captain of the All Blacks.
- Jonah Lomu, All Blacks winger and all time top scorer at the Rugby World Cup with 15 tries in total[citation needed]
- Ma'a Nonu, All Blacks
- Jordan Rapana, Western Force
- Alatini Saulala, USA sevens.
- Salesi Sika, Tongan born player for USA
Snowboarding
- Torah Bright, 2007 X Games gold medalist[79] and 2010 Winter Olympics Gold medalist[80]
Swimming
- Hayley Palmer, New Zealand swimmer and holder of 3 New Zealand swimming records.
- Byron Shefchik, Brigham Young University Hall of Fame Swimmer and All-American in 1997 and 1998.
Track & Field
- Valerie Adams, Olympic shot putter, reigning women's Olympic champion.
- Ed Eyestone, two time Olympian 1988 Summer Olympics and 1992 Summer Olympics[81]
- Alma Richards, won gold in track and field in the 1912 Summer Olympics (USA)[82]
Volleyball
- Richard Lambourne, 2008 Olympian[83]
- Ryan Millar, 2004 Olympic Men's Volleyball Team[84]
Wrestling
- Rulon Gardner, 2000 Gold medalist
- Daniel Hern, 2014 Gold medalist, undefeated freestyle.
- Cael Sanderson, 2004 Gold medal, undefeated NCAA champion.[85]
Martial Arts
- Ed Parker, born Edmund Kealoha Parker (March 19, 1931–December 15, 1990) was an American martial artist, promoter, teacher, and author. The Father of American Kenpo.[86]
Business
- Nolan D. Archibald, CEO of Black & Decker[87]
- Alan Ashton, co-founder and former CEO of WordPerfect Corporation[88]
- Gary Crittenden former CFO of Sears Roebuck and Company, Monsanto Company, American Express and Citigroup[89]
- Sheri Dew, CEO of Deseret Book, the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher[90]
- David Eccles (businessman)[91]
- Pete Harman, first franchisee of KFC[92]
- Jon Huntsman, Sr.[93]
- J.W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr., chairman and CEO, Marriott International[94]
- J. Willard Marriott[95]
- Larry H. Miller, businessman and former owner of the Utah Jazz[96]
- David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways[97] and Azul Brazilian Airlines
- Kevin Rollins, former CEO of Dell, Inc.[98]
- George W. Romney, former chairman and president of American Motors Company[99]
- James LeVoy Sorenson, founder of Sorenson Companies[100]
- Frank L. VanderSloot, CEO of Melaleuca, Inc.[101]
Law
- Chief Justice Christine M. Durham, Utah Supreme Court (since 1982)[102]
- Justice Charles Jones, retired Arizona State Supreme Court Justice[103]
- Justice Dallin H. Oaks, retired Utah Supreme Court justice, U.S. Supreme Court short list, LDS apostle[104]
Educators and scholars
- David A. Bednar, president of Brigham Young University-Idaho (1997–2005)
- Michael T. Benson, president of Southern Utah University (2006–present)
- Richard Bushman, professor of history emeritus at Columbia University[105]
- Stanford Cazier, president of California State University, Chico (1971–1979) and Utah State University (1979–1992)[106]
- Clayton Christensen, Robert and Jane Cizik professor of business administration at Harvard Business School[107]
- Kim B. Clark, Brigham Young University-Idaho president, 2005–present; dean of Harvard Business School (1995–2005); professor
- Henry B. Eyring, president of Ricks College (1972–77), associate professor of business at Stanford University, Sloan visiting faculty fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Harvey Fletcher, head of physical research at Bell Laboratories, developed modern science of acoustics. He was the first to demonstrate stereophonic transmission and stereophonic recording. In 1939 while working with Leopold Stokowski, he presented a concert featuring stereophonic recording to a capacity crowd in Carnegie Hall in New York. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir was heard singing in three dimension[s] to this vast audience [108]
- Gordon Gee, president of Ohio State University[109]
- Jeffrey R. Holland, commissioner of church education; Brigham Young University president (1980–1989)
- Rex E. Lee, Brigham Young University president (1989–1995); inaugural J. Reuben Clark Law School dean; United States Solicitor General
- Karl G. Maeser, Brigham Young University president (1876–1892)
- Robert J. Matthews, scriptural scholar and Brigham Young University dean (1926–2009)
- Neal A. Maxwell, commissioner of church education, executive vice president of the University of Utah
- Dean Lowe May, historian, University of Utah, author and documentary filmmaker
- Whitney K. Newey, Econometrician and Professor of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Hugh Nibley, Brigham Young University professor, scholar, writer
- Dallin H. Oaks, Brigham Young University president (1971–1980); justice of Utah Supreme Court (1980–1984)
- V. Lane Rawlins, Washington State University president (2000–2007)[110]
- Cecil O. Samuelson, Brigham Young University president (2003–present)[111]
- Eric B. Shumway, Brigham Young University-Hawaii president (1994–2007)
- Steven C. Wheelwright, Brigham Young University-Hawaii president
Media and entertainment figures
Writers and artists
- Rodolfo Acevedo, Chilean Author
- Jack Anderson, Pulitzer Prize newspaper columnist and investigative journalist[112]
- Orson Scott Card, author working in several genres, but primarily known for his science fiction work. Hugo Award and the Nebula Award winner for Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead[113]
- Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People[114]
- Brian Crane, cartoonist, creator of newspaper comic Pickles.[115]
- James Dashner, author of The 13th Reality and The Maze Runner series'
- Terryl Givens, author of By the Hand of Mormon[116]
- Betsy Brannon Green is a Latter Day Saint mystery/suspense novelist.
- Shannon Hale, Newbery Honor recipient for her book Princess Academy.[117]
- Chris Heimerdinger, Author of the Tennis Shoes Adventure Series[118]
- Tracy Hickman, Co-author of the popular fantasy series Dragonlance.[119]
- Ken Jennings, winner of 74 straight Jeopardy matches.[120]
- Janet Kay Jensen, Utah novelist; author of the award winning novel Don't You Marry the Mormon Boys and co-author of The Book Lover's Cookbook.[121]
- Scott Johnson (cartoonist), Cartoonist [122]
- Josep Carles Laínez, Spanish writer.
- Glen A. Larson, television writer and producer, creator of Battlestar Galactica and Knight Rider[123]
- John Lyon, Scottish poet.
- Greg McKeown, author and Young Global Leader[citation needed]
- Stephenie Meyer, author of Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, and The Host[124]
- Brandon Mull, author of the "Fablehaven" series and the "Candy Shop War"
- Carol Lynn Pearson, poet, author and playwright[125]
- Anne Perry, British historical novelist; author of both the William Monk and Thomas Pitt series, among many other books.[126]
- Brandon Sanderson, author of Elantris, Mistborn and Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians, and designated author to complete The Wheel of Time series.[127]
- Linda Sillitoe, journalist, historian and author, (1948–2010)
Film, television and stage personalities
- Corbin Allred, actor, former child star[128]
- Larry Bagby, star of Walk The Line, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Hocus Pocus[129]
- Billy Barty, actor[130]
- Glenn Beck, conservative talk-radio and television host [131]
- Don Bluth, Animator, creator of The Land Before Time, The Secret of NIMH, and An American Tail.[132]
- Wilford Brimley, actor [133]
- Ray Combs, game show host of Family Feud[134]
- A.J. Cook, actress [135]
- Steven Eckholdt, actor
- Mireille Enos, Tony award-nominated actress[136]
- Guillermo Estrugo, Bolivian TV anchorman
- Al Harrington (actor), former Hawaii Five-O actor and NCAA football player[137]
- Jon Heder, film actor known for playing title role in Napoleon Dynamite[138]
- Katherine Heigl, actress known for her roles in Grey's Anatomy, Roswell, Knocked Up, etc. (less-active).[139]
- Kirby Heyborne, actor in The Last Chapter and TV shows Team and Free Ride.[140]
- Chelsie Hightower, American Dancer, former finalist of So You Think You Can Dance and current cast member of Dancing With The Stars
- Bob Hilton, television game show announcer[141]
- Dean Jagger, Oscar-winning actor.
- Gordon Jump, actor from WKRP in Cincinnati and the Maytag repair man[142]
- José María Oliveira, Spanish film director.
- Jared Murillo, dancer in High School Musical, backup dancer and ex-boyfriend of Ashley Tisdale, member of boy band VFactory [143][144][145]
- Merlin Olsen, actor in Little House on the Prairie and Father Murphy.
- Pat Priest, actress, most well known for portraying Marilyn Munster in The Munsters[146]
- Kevin Rahm, star of Jesse, Judging Amy and Desperate Housewives[147]
- Rick Schroder, actor[148]
- Darran Scott, Australian film and television writer and producer.
- Kaycee Stroh, actress/dancer in High School Musical, High School Musical 2, and High School Musical 3: Senior Year [149]
- Will Swenson, actor in The Singles Ward, Sons of Provo, and The Singles 2nd Ward
- Ellen Wheeler, actress and executive producer of the soap opera Guiding Light.[150]
- Johnny Whitaker, actor, most famous for 1960s TV show, Family Affair[151]
- Grant Wilson, one half of the Ghost Hunters team of paranormal investigators.[152]
- Alex Winters, presenter on BBC's Cbeebies.
Singers and musicians
- The 5 Browns, sibling concert pianists (Desirae, Deondra, Gregory, Melody & Ryan)[153]
- Liana Alexandra, Composer
- Gary Allan, American country singer, raised Mormon[154]
- David Archuleta, runner-up in American Idol (season 7)[155]
- Bless4, J-pop vocal ensemble.
- William Butler, multi-instrumentalist for the band Arcade Fire.[156]
- Lex de Azevedo, music arranger and songwriter for stage, TV and film.
- Liriel Domiciano, Brazilian pop star icon and classical singer[157][158]
- Brandon Flowers, frontman of The Killers[159]
- Ian Fowles, guitarist of the metalcore band Death by Stereo and the rock band The Aquabats[160]
- Marvin Goldstein, internationally acclaimed pianist and arranger.
- Gregg Hale, Guitar player of Spiritualized, Engineer and producer, owner of Lincoln Street Sound Studio.[161]
- Eric Herman,[162] children's music entertainer, best known for viral video hit, "The Elephant Song"
- Kirby Heyborne, folk/alternative/rock singer, albums include "Inside," "Braver Days," and "Merry White Tree in the Night".[140]
- Julianne Hough, country music singer, two-time Dancing with the Stars winner[163]
- Christian Jacobs, lead singer of The Aquabats and co-creator of the children's television series Yo Gabba Gabba![164]
- The Jets (band) a 1980s pop group
- Arthur Kane, of The New York Dolls[165]
- Kaskade, American deep house DJ
- Gladys Knight, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer[166]
- Chad Larson, bassist and co-founder of The Aquabats[167]
- Lani Misalucha, Manila-born, Las Vegas-based pop singer.
- Luis Abanto Morales, Peruvian, Singer
- Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, Bells on Temple Square, and Temple Square Chorale - the official music groups on Temple Square.
- Neon Trees, American rock band from Provo, Utah. All members are practicing Mormons.[168]
- Maren Ord[169]
- Alan Osmond, of The Osmonds
- Donny Osmond, singer, actor, television and radio host, dancer, and star of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat[170]
- Jimmy Osmond, of The Osmonds
- Marie Osmond, singer, businesswoman [171]
- Merrill Osmond, of The Osmonds
- Wayne Osmond, of The Osmonds
- Mimi Parker, percussionist and singer of Low.[172]
- Carmen Rasmusen, Canadian-American country music artist who ranked sixth on the second season of American Idol in 2003
- Cove Reber, former singer of Saosin and Mormon in the Middle.[173][174]
- Dan Reynolds, frontman of Imagine Dragons[citation needed]
- Leroy Robertson, composer
- Yuki Saito, Japanese singer/songwriter and actress.[175]
- Jon Schmidt, "New Age Classical" pianist and Youtube sensation, most popular for his pieces "Waterfall" and "Love Story meets Viva La Vida".[citation needed]
- Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand bluegrass/country musician, author of "dream big".[176]
- Alan Sparhawk, guitarist and singer of Low, Retribution Gospel Choir, and The Black-Eyed Snakes.[172]
- Lindsey Stirling, hip-hop violinist, reached the Semi-finals of America's Got Talent 2009 season[citation needed]
- Chance Thomas, composer of video game music.[177]
- James Valentine, guitarist for Maroon 5[178]
- Dallon Weekes, Bassist/keyboardist for multi-platinum rock band Panic! at the Disco, and singer/songwriter for indie band The Brobecks[153]
- Brooke White, top 5 contestant in American Idol (season 7)[155]
- Mack Wilberg, world-renowned composer-arranger and Music director of the Mormon Taberancle Choir
- La Monte Young, Composer
Medicine
- Richard F. Daines, New York State Department of Health Commissioner[179]
- Russell M. Nelson, physician, heart surgeon, apostle
Scientists and inventors
- David H. Bailey co-author of a noted algorithm about pi.
- John Moses Browning was a notable gun designer. Many of his designs[180] are still in production today.
- Jonathan Browning, gunsmith, inventor, and father of John Moses Browning.
- Val A. Browning, gun designer and son of John Moses Browning.
- William Clayton, inventor of the "roadometer", an early version of the modern odometer[181]
- Henry Eyring, former professor of chemistry at Princeton University and the University of Utah[182]
- Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of the Cathode Ray television[183]
- H. Tracy Hall, invented synthetic diamonds[184]
- Robert B. Ingebretsen developer of the first practical digital audio recording system with Thomas Stockham; received an Academy award in 1999[185]
- Don Leslie Lind, astronaut[186]
- Yukihiro Matsumoto, a Japanese computer scientist and software programmer best known as the chief designer of the Ruby programming language[187]
- Orson Pratt, mathematician and astronomer. Aided in the invention of the "roadometer."
- Alvino Rey, inventor of the pedal steel guitar[188]
- James LeVoy Sorenson, co-inventor of real-time computerized heart monitor and 40 other medical patents[189]
- James E. Talmage, scholar, scientist, and elected to life membership in several learned societies.
Military
Commanders
- Bruce Carlson, Four-star USAF general (retired) and LDS General Authority.[190]
- Joseph W. Dailey, 5th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps[191]
- John R. Lasater, USAF brigadier general (retired) and LDS general authority[192][193]
- John R. Massaro, 8th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps[194]
- Robert C. Oaks, Four-star USAF general (retired) and LDS general authority[195][196][197]
- Brent Scowcroft, Three-star USAF general (retired) and National Security Advisor under Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush (he co-wrote Bush's autobiography) [195]
- Paul A. Yost, Jr., Four-star USCG admiral (retired)[195][198]
U.S. Medal of Honor recipients
- Mervyn S. Bennion, US Navy, World War II (awarded posthumously).[199]
- David B. Bleak, US Army, Korean War.
- Leonard C. Brostrom, US Army, World War II (awarded posthumously).
- Sammy L. Davis, US Army, Vietnam War (converted in 2012).
- Bernard F. Fisher, US Air Force, Vietnam War.[195]
- Larry L. Maxam, US Marine Corps, Vietnam War (awarded posthumously).
- Edward S. Michael, US Army Air Forces, World War II (converted in 1976).
- Thomas C. Neibaur, US Army, World War I.
- Junior N. Van Noy, US Army, World War II (awarded posthumously).
- George E. Wahlen, US Navy, World War II.[195]
Politics
Currently in office
U.S. Senate
- Mike Crapo, (R-Idaho)[200]
- Orrin Hatch, (R-Utah)[200]
- Dean Heller, (R-Nevada)
- Mike Lee, (R-Utah)[200]
- Harry Reid, senate majority leader, (D-Nevada)[200]
- Tom Udall, (D-New Mexico)[200]
U.S. House of Representatives
- Rob Bishop, (R-Utah)[200]
- Leonard Boswell, (D-Iowa), Community of Christ[201]
- Jason Chaffetz, (R-Utah)[200]
- Eni Faleomavaega, nonvoting delegate (D-American Samoa)[200]
- Jeff Flake, (R-Arizona)[200]
- Wally Herger, (R-California)[200]
- Raúl Labrador, (R-Idaho)[200]
- Jim Matheson, (D-Utah)[200]
- Buck McKeon, (R-California)[200]
- Mike Simpson, (R-Idaho)[200]
Governors
- Gary Herbert, (R-Utah)[200]
Past office holders
U.S. Senate
- Bob Bennett, (R-Utah, 1993–2010)[202]
- Berkeley Bunker, (D-Nevada, 1940–42)[203]
- Howard Cannon, (D-Nevada, 1959–83)[204][205]
- Jake Garn, (R-Utah, 1974–93) [204]
- Paula Hawkins, (R-Florida, 1981–87)[206][207]
- William H. King, (D-Utah, 1917–1941)[208]
- Frank E. Moss, (D-Utah, 1959–77) [204]
- Gordon Smith, (R-Oregon, 1997–2009)[209]
- Reed Smoot, (R-Utah, 1903–33)[210]
- Elbert Duncan Thomas, (D-Utah, 1933–51)[211]
U.S. House of Representatives
- John Milton Bernhisel, (Utah Territory)[212]
- Hamer Budge, (R-Idaho, 1951–1961)[213]
- John Doolittle, (R-California, 1991–2009)[214]
- Jim Gibbons, (R-Nevada, 1997–2006)[215]
- George Hansen, (R-Idaho, 1965–69, 1975–85) [216]
- Ralph Harding, (D, Idaho, 1961–65)[217]
- Ernest Istook, (R-Oklahoma, 1993–2007)[218]
- David S. King, (D-Utah, 1959–63, 1965–67)[219]
- Howard Nielson, (R-Utah, 1983–91)[220]
- Wayne Owens, (D-Utah, 1973–75, 1987–93)[204][221]
- Norman D. Shumway, (R-California, 1979–1991)[222]
- Richard Stallings, (D-Idaho, 1985–93)[223]
- Richard Swett, (D-New Hampshire, 1991–95)[224]
- Morris King Udall, (D-Arizona, 1961–91)[222]
- Stewart Udall, (D-Arizona, 1955–61) [204]
U.S. Governors
- John Evans, (D-Idaho, 1977–1987)[225]
- Jim Gibbons, (R-Nevada, 2007–11)[215]
- Jon Huntsman, Jr., former governor of Utah and 2012 GOP Presidential candidate.
- Mike Leavitt, (R-Utah, 1993–2003)[226]
- Evan Mecham, (R-Arizona, January 6, 1987 – April 4, 1988)[227]
- George Romney, (R-Michigan, 1963–69)[228]
- Mitt Romney, (R-Massachusetts, 2003–2007), 2008 and 2012 GOP Presidential candidate.[229]
Cabinet officers, ambassadors and senior administration officials
- Terrel Bell, Secretary of Education (1981–85)[204][230]
- Ezra Taft Benson, Secretary of Agriculture (1953–61)[231]
- Angela Buchanan, Treasurer of the United States (1981–83)[204][232]
- J. Reuben Clark, undersecretary of state, U.S. ambassador to Mexico[204][233]
- David M. Kennedy, secretary of treasury (1969–71); ambassador to NATO (1972–73) [204]
- Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services (2005–2009); Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency[226]
- Rex Lee, United States Solicitor General (1981–85) [204]
- Ivy Baker Priest, Treasurer of the United States (1953–61) [204]
- George Romney, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1969–73)[228]
- Richard Swett, U.S. Ambassador to Denmark (1998–99)[224]
- Stewart Udall, Secretary of Interior (1961–69)[204]
Other American politicians
- Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther leader, author of "Soul on Ice", candidate for President (1968) for Peace and Freedom Party
- Brent Coles, mayor of Boise, Idaho[234]
- Marriner Stoddard Eccles, chairman of Federal Reserve Board (1934–48)[235]
Politicians outside the United States
- Brian Adam, Scottish National Party member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen Donside [236]
- Cindy Ady, member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, for the Progressive Conservative, since 2001[237]
- Luis Alberto Ferrizo, Congress of Uruguay.
- Rob Anderson (politician), member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, for the Wildrose Alliance, since 2008.
- John Horne Blackmore, Leader of the Social Credit Party of Canada (1935–44) and member of the Canadian Parliament for Lethbridge (1935–58)[citation needed]
- Grant Hill, former member of the Canadian Parliament for Macleod, (1994–2004)[238]
- Jim Hillyer, member of the Canadian Parliament for Lethbridge, (2011–)[239]
- Paul Hinman, member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, for the Wildrose Alliance, since 2009, previously 2004-2008. He was also party leader between 2005 and 2009.[240]
- Keiko Itokazu, member of the Japanese Diet[241]
- Broyce Jacobs, member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, for the Progressive Conservative, between 2001–2004 and then since 2008 (to present)[242]
- Kim Ho Jik, vice-minister of education in the administration of South Korean president Syngman Rhee.
- Jeffrey Max Jones, former National Action Party Senator representing Chihuahua, Mexico, (2000–06)[243]
- Rahui Katene, NZ MP.
- 'Etuate Lavulavu, member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.
- Solon Earl Low, Leader of the Social Credit Party of Canada (1944-1961), member of the Canadian Parliament for Peace River (1945–58) and member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (1935–45) and Provincial Treasurer (1937–44)[citation needed]
- Stuart Meha, Maori leader.
- Terry Rooney, former Labour member of the British House of Commons for Bradford North, (1990–2010)[244]
- David Rutley, Conservative member of the British House of Commons for Macclesfield[245] (2010- )
- Yeah Samake, a candidate in the coup-interrupted 2012 Malian presidential election.
- Frederik Samuelsen, former member of the Danish Rigsdag (1906–18)[246]
- Nathan Eldon Tanner, member of the legislative assembly of Alberta, Canada (1935–1952); speaker of the legislature (1936–1937) and minister of lands and mines[247]
- Moroni Bing Torgan, former of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, (1991–95, 1999–2003)[248]
- Puti Tipene Watene, New Zealand MP, and trade unionist.
Royalty
- 'Elisiva Fusipala Vaha'i, Tongan princess.
Church leaders
Presidents of the LDS Church (Chronological)
- Joseph Smith, Jr., church founder, also mayor of Nauvoo, Illinois.
- Brigham Young, also Utah territorial governor.
- John Taylor, also member of Utah territorial legislature
- Wilford Woodruff, also member of Utah territorial legislature.
- Lorenzo Snow, also member of Utah territorial legislature
- Joseph F. Smith, also member of Utah territorial legislature,
- Heber J. Grant, also member of Utah territorial legislature
- George Albert Smith
- David O. McKay
- Joseph Fielding Smith
- Harold B. Lee
- Spencer W. Kimball
- Ezra Taft Benson, also U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
- Howard W. Hunter
- Gordon B. Hinckley, also Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
- Thomas S. Monson
Presidents of the Community of Christ (formerly RLDS)
- Joseph Smith III
- Frederick M. Smith
- Israel A. Smith
- W. Wallace Smith
- Wallace B. Smith
- W. Grant McMurray
- Stephen M. Veazey
Presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite)
- James Jesse Strang, also a member of the Michigan State legislature
Leaders of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (formerly Short Creek Community)
- J. Leslie Broadbent
- John Y. Barlow
- Joseph White Musser
- Charles Zitting
- Leroy S. Johnson
- Rulon Jeffs
- Warren Jeffs
- William E. Jessop (appointed successor): Merril Jessop (de facto leader)
Leaders of the Rigdonites
Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ
Leaders of the Church of Christ (Whitmerite)
Leader of the Church of Christ (Williamite)
- William B. Smith, also a member of the Illinois state legislature
Leader of the Church of the Lamb of God
Leader of the True Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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