Famous Elks


Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Gene Autry, Knute Rockne. What do these great American have in common? They were all members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the "Best People on Earth." If you know a famous Elk who's not yet included in our database, please let us know!

Photograph of Ed
Ed "Whitey" Charles Ford
Queensborough, NY Lodge No. 878
Entertainment
Photograph of Irving Berlin
Irving Berlin
New York #1, NY Lodge No. 1
Entertainment
Photograph of William
William "Buffalo Bill" Cody
Denver, CO Lodge No. 17
Other
Photograph of Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones
Atlanta-Northlake, GA Lodge No. 78
Sports
Photograph of Jim Cramer
Jim Cramer
Summit, NJ Lodge No. 1246
Business
Photograph of Andy Devine
Andy Devine
San Fernando, CA Lodge No. 1539
Entertainment
Photograph of Warren G. Magnuson
Warren G. Magnuson
Seattle, WA Lodge No. 92
Congress
Photograph of Will Rogers
Will Rogers
New York #1, NY Lodge No. 1
Entertainment
Photograph of Robert F. Wagner Jr.
Robert F. Wagner Jr.
New York, NY Lodge No. 1
Politician
Photograph of Robert Ehrlich
Robert Ehrlich
Towson, MD Lodge No. 469
Governor