You might be surprised to learn that some of Hollywood’s brightest stars actually got their start right here in Lake Charles. The former baller from Lake Charles is one of only three players on the "1,000-yard rushing, 100-catch season" club. DEMPSEY PAPPIONDempsey Pappion was born in Lake Charles in 1979 and graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School. The talented Lake Charles actress is widely known, however, for her role in Tyler Perry's Boo2! SEE MORE FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM LAKE CHARLES, HERE