- When you think about notable people from Lafayette, many of us immediately think of great athletes, musicians, politicians, and others who have made their mark. Lafayette's Most Famous AthletesFor example, when thinking about famous athletes from Lafayette, it's not hard to rattle off names like Ron Guidry, Daniel Cormier, Dustin Poirier, and many more. If we asked you to name a famous actor from the Hub City, chances are you wouldn't rattle off many names. READ MORE: 10 Famous People You Didn't Even Know Were From Lafayette, LouisianaUtilizing the movie database site IMDb, we searched for the 10 most notable actors and actresses from Lafayette, Louisiana. (Keep in mind that some were born here but did not necessarily spend much of their childhood in Lafayette.)