Famous Born Texans
"Texas Born and Texas Bred ....When I die I'll Be Texas dead!"
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Willie Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas on April 30, 1933 Country music singer and songwriter. Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings were combined into a genre called outlaw country ("outlaw" because it did not conform to Nashville standards). They released an album called Wanted: The Outlaws! (Jessi Colter and Tompall Glaser), country music's first platinum album. In 1978, he had two more platinum albums, Waylon and Willie (a collaboration with Jennings) and Stardust. Willie Nelson has also been in several movies, which include Honeysuckle Rose, Barbarosa, Gone Fishin’, and The Dukes of Hazzard. He has also made a guest appearance in numerous TV shows. |
Abilene
Shae D'Lyn was born Shae D'lyn Sherertz in
Abilene, Texas November 24, 1963. She is an actress known for her roles as Jane
Cavanaugh in the series Dharma & Greg and as Cousin Vicki in the National
Lampoon comedy Vegas Vacation.
John Derran Lackey was born in Abilene, Texas on October 23, 1978. He is a starting pitcher for Los Angeles Angels.
Lee Roy Parnell was born in Abilene, Texas on December 21, 1956. He is a country
music singer, most famous for Tender Moment and What Kind of Fool Do You Think I
Am.
Aguilares
Pedro Gonzales-Gonzales was born Ramiro Gonzalez Gonzalez in Aguilares, Texas on
December 21, 1926 and died on February 6, 2006) was an American character actor
best known for his appearances in a number of John Wayne movies.
AlanReed
Billie Sol Estes (born
1924) was a scandal-ridden Texas-based financier best known for his association
with U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and for having accused Johnson of a
variety of crimes, including the assassination of his presidential predecessor,
John F. Kennedy.
Estes was born in Alanreed in west Texas. He amassed his fortune through the
federal surplus grain program. After marrying in 1946, he moved to Pecos, the
seat of Reeves County in southwest Texas, where he sold irrigation pumps powered
by natural gas. He channeled those profits to launch still another successful
business selling anhydrous ammonia fertilizer.[2] Mr. Estes currently lives in
Granbury, Texas.
Allen
Matt Barr was born in Allen, Texas on February 14, 1984. He is a television and
film actor.
Amarillo
Candace Camp was born in Amarillo, Texas on May 23, 1949. She is a best-selling
writer of romance novels. She has also published under the pen names Lisa
Gregory, Sharon Stephens, Kristen James.
Cyd Charisse was born Tula Ellice Finklea in Amarillo, Texas on March 8, 1921.
She was a dancer and actress, staring in such films as “Singing in the Rain” and
'The Band Wagon.’
Joe Ely was born in Amarillo, Texas on
February 9, 1947. From the time he was 12 lived in Lubbock and is now an Austin,
Texas honky-tonk/country musician.
Jimmie Dale Gilmore was born in Amarillo, Texas on May 6, 1945. He is a country
singer, songwriter, actor, recording artist and producer, currently living in
Austin, Texas. He was raised in Lubbock.
Carolyn Jones was born in Amarillo, Texas on April 28, 1930 and died on August
3, 1983. She was an actress, best remembered for playing the role of Morticia
Addams in the classic TV Series The Addams Family.
Andrews County
Elmer Kelton was born in Andrews County, Texas April 29, 1926. He is an author,
known for his Westerns. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1948.
Anson
Jeannie C. Riley was born in Anson, Texas on October 19, 1945. She is a country
singer, best known for her country and pop hit Harper Valley PTA. She was the
first woman to have a single become a Country and Pop #1 hit at the same time.
Arlington
Benjamin Grieve was born in Arlington, Texas on May 4, 1976. He is an outfielder
for the Chicago White Sox. He has also played with the Oakland Athletics
(1997-2000), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001-2003), Milwaukee Brewers (2004), and
Chicago Cubs (2004 & 2005).
Hunter Pence was born in Arlington, Texas on
April 13, 1983. He is an outfielder with the Houston Astros.
Athens
Peter Joseph Donohue was born in Athens, Texas on November 5, 1900, and died on February 23, 1988 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, the Cleveland Indians, and Boston Red Sox.
THE HAMBURGER - America’s most popular food, the hamburger, was invented by a Texan. Fletcher Davis of Athens Texas (Henderson County) started serving up a meat patty topped with mustard, pickle, and onion between two slices of bread in the 1880’s. The sandwich caught on and Davis introduced the hamburger at the World’s Fair in 1904.
Atlanta
Bessie "Queen Bess" Coleman was
born in Atlanta, Texas on January 26, 1892, and died on April 30, 1926). She was
the first African American woman to become an airplane pilot, and the first
American woman to hold an international pilot license.
Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin was born Steven James Anderson in Austin, Texas on
December 18, 1964.He is an actor and former professional wrestler.
Donald Edward Baylor was born in Austin, Texas on June 28, 1949. He is a coach
and a former player and manager. For 19 years he played as a first baseman,
outfielder, and designated hitter for six different teams, mainly the Baltimore
Orioles and California Angels. He managed the Colorado Rockies for six years and
the Chicago Cubs for three.
Danny Anderson Cater was born in Austin, Texas on February 25, 1940. He is a
former first baseman, third baseman, and outfielder for the Philadelphia
Phillies (1964), Chicago White Sox (1965-1966), Kansas City Athletics
(1966-1967), Oakland Athletics (1968-1969), New York Yankees (1970-1971), Boston
Red Sox (1972-1974), and St. Louis Cardinals (1975)
Brent Aaron Clevlen was born in Austin, Texas on October 27, 1983. He is an
outfielder for the Toledo Mud Hens, and formerly played for the Detroit Tigers.
Kenneth Cockrell was born in Austin, Texas on April 9, 1950. He is an astronaut
and a veteran of five space shuttle missions.
Dabney Wharton Coleman was born in Austin, Texas on January 3, 1932. He is an
actor. He provided the voice for Principal Pete Prickly in the cartoon Recess.
He has been in movies such as You’ve Got Mail, Stuart Little, and Inspector
Gadget.
Ben Daniel Crenshaw was born in Austin, Texas on January 11, 1952. He is a Pro
Golfer. He played golf at Austin High School and University of Texas. He became
a professional golfer 1973. In his rookie year, Crenshaw won his first event on
the PGA Tour. Crenshaw won The Masters in 1984. He won a second Masters in
1995.
John Danks was born in Austin, Texas on April 15, 1985. He is a starting pitcher
for the Chicago White Sox.
Bibb August Falk was born in Austin, Texas on January 27, 1899, and died on June 8, 1989. He was a left fielder for the Chicago White Sox (1920-28) and Cleveland Indians (1929-31).
John Henry Faulk was born in Austin, Texas on August 21, 1913 and died on April
9, 1990. He was a storyteller and radio show host.
Rene Adrian Gonzales was born in Austin, Texas on September 3, 1960. He is a
former third baseman for Montreal Expos (1984, 1986), Baltimore Orioles
(1987-90), Toronto Blue Jays (1991), California Angels (1992-93, 1995) Cleveland
Indians (1994), Texas Rangers (1996), and Colorado Rockies 1997.
Michael Devin Griffin was born in Austin, Texas on January 4, 1985. He is a free
safety for the Tennessee Titans. He attended the University of Texas at Austin.
Ethan Hawke was born in Austin, Texas on November 6, 1970. He is an Academy
Award nominated writer and film director.
Conor Sims Jackson was born in Austin, Texas on May 7, 1982. He is a first
baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Eric Johnson was born in Austin, Texas on August 17, 1954. He is a Grammy Award
winning guitarist and recording artist. Best known for his success in the
instrumental rock format, Johnson regularly incorporates jazz, fusion, New Age,
and country and western elements into his recordings.
Richard Keith Mahler was born in Austin, Texas on August 5, 1953, and died on
March 2, 2005 in Jupiter, Florida. He was a starting pitcher for the Atlanta
Braves (1979–1988, 1991), Cincinnati Reds (1989–1990) and Montreal Expos (1991)
Scott Patrick Ruffcorn was born in Austin, Texas on December 29, 1969. He was a
pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies.
Bob Schieffer was born in Austin, Texas on February 25, 1937. He is a journalist
who has been with CBS News since 1969, serving 23 years as anchor on the
Saturday edition of CBS Evening News from 1973-1996; chief Washington
correspondent since 1982, moderator of the Sunday public affairs show Face the
Nation since 1991, and, between March of 2005 and August 31, 2006, interim
weekday anchor of the CBS Evening News
Huston Lowell Street was born in Austin, Texas on August 2, 1983. He is a relief
pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.
John Owen "Chief" Wilson was born in Austin, Texas on August 21, 1883, and died
on February 22, 1954. He was an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates
(1908-1913) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1914-1916).
Theodore "Teddy" Wilson was born in Austin, Texas on November 24, 1912 and died
on July 31, 1986 in New Britain, Connecticut. He was a jazz pianist, and he
played on the records of many of the biggest names in jazz, including Louis
Armstrong, Lena Horne, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.
Kathy Valentine was born in Austin, Texas on January 7, 1959. She is the bassist
for the all-girl punk/pop band, The Go-Go's
Bangs
Debs C. Garms was in Bangs, Texas on June 26, 1907 and died on December 16, 1984
in Glen Rose, Texas. He was an outfielder and third baseman for the St. Louis
Browns, Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.
Bay City
Joe DeLoach was born in Bay City, Texas on June 5, 1967. He was a sprinter, and
the 1988 Olympic champion in the 200 m.
Mark Dennard is from Bay City, Texas. For nine years he played football in the NFL. Seven of those years were spent with the Miami Dolphins, two with the Philadelphia Eagles, and one with the Cleveland Browns. He attended Texas A&M University. Currently he lives in Bryan-College Station, Texas.
Hart Lee Dykes was born in Bay City, Texas on September 2, 1966. He is a former
wide receiver the New England Patriots. He played for two seasons before
receiving an eye injury which occurred during a bar room fight with Irving Fryar
in 1990.Currently he lives in Sugarland, Texas.
Baytown
Joe Tex was born Joseph Arrington Jr., in Baytown, Texas, on August 8, 1933 and
died in Navasota, Texas, on 13 August 1982. He was a soul singer most popular
during the 1960s and 1970s.
Glenn Dwight Wilson was born in Baytown, Texas on December 22, 1958. He was an outfielder the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, the Seattle Mariners, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Houston Astros
Beaumont
Raymond Payne "Chip" Ambres was born in Beaumont, Texas on December 19, 1979. He
is a center fielder who currently plays for the New York Mets.
Douglas Reagan Ault was born in Beaumont,
Texas on March 9, 1950 – December 22, 2004. He was a first baseman/designated
hitter who played for the Texas Rangers (1976) and Toronto Blue Jays (1977-78,
1980)
Benjamin Issac Broussard was born in Beaumont, Texas on September 24, 1976. He is a first baseman for the Seattle Mariners.
Clayton Lee Condrey was born in Beaumont, Texas on November 19, 1975. He was
raised in Navasota, Texas. He was a former pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies.
He is currently a free agent.
Jon Lewis Ford was born in Beaumont, Texas on August 12, 1976. He is an
outfielder and designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins.
Grady Edgebert Hatton was born in Beaumont, Texas on October 7, 1922. He was a
player, coach, manager and executive. He was third baseman for the Cincinnati
Reds for most of his career. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and
was an important contributor to the early years of the Houston Astros.
Mark Joseph Petkovsek was born in Beaumont, Texas on November 18, 1965. He was a
Pitcher for the Texas Rangers (1991 and 2001), Pittsburgh Pirates (1993), St.
Louis Cardinals (1995-98) and Anaheim Angels (1999-2000).
Clay Walker was born in Beaumont, Texas on
August 19, 1969. He is a country singer. Clay Walker released his first two
singles -- "What's It To You" and "Live Until I Die" in 1993, they reached #1,
and he became a popular live performer, especially in Texas. By the end of 1998,
he'd notched a dozen Top 5 hits and his first four studio albums were certified
platinum. His Greatest Hits and the follow-up album Live, Laugh, Love were
certified gold.
Edgar Winter was born in Beaumont, Texas on
December 28, 1946. He is musician who had significant success in the 1970s and
1980s. He is a keyboard player, vocalist, saxophonist and percussionist,
well-versed in jazz, blues and rock.
Johnny Winter born in Beaumont, Texas on February 23, 1944. He is an American
blues guitarist, singer, and producer. Older brother of Edgar Winter.
Gus Edward Zernial was born in Beaumont, Texas on June 27, 1923. He was a
left-fielder for the Chicago White Sox (1949-51), Philadelphia Athletics
(1951-54), Kansas City Athletics (1955-57) and Detroit Tigers (1958-59). Zernial
was one of the most feared sluggers in the 1950s, joining Mickey Mantle, Yogi
Berra and Larry Doby for most home runs in the decade.
Bedford
Jason Renyt Tyner was born in Bedford, Texas on April 23, 1977. He is an
outfielder for the Minnesota Twins.
Beeville
Lloyd Andrew Brown was born in Beeville, Texas on December 25, 1904, and died on
January 14, 1974. He was a pitcher who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1925),
Washington Senators (1928-32), St. Louis Browns (1933), Boston Red Sox (1933),
Cleveland Indians (1934-37) and Philadelphia Phillies (1940).
Bellaire
Richard Stephen "Bubba" Crosby was born in Bellaire, Texas on August 11, 1976.
He is an outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.
Bellville
Roy Chester Bell was born in Bellville, Texas on August 20, 1907 and died on
September 14, 1977. He was an Outfielder for the St. Louis Browns (1935-39),
Detroit Tigers (1939) and Cleveland Indians (1940-41).
Bell County
Miriam A. "Ma" Ferguson was born in Bell County, Texas on June 13, 1875 and died
on June 25, 1961. She became the first female governor of Texas in 1925, and the
second female governor in the US.
Birthright
Alvis Forrest Gregg was born in Birthright, Texas on October 18, 1933. He was a football player and coach. He was a part of six championships, five of them with the Green Bay Packers before ending his career with the Cowboys and a Super Bowl ring in 1971. He went on to serve as head coach of three teams: the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Green Bay Packers.
Bonham
John Wesley Hardin was born in Bonham, Texas on May 26, 1853 and died on August
19, 1895. He was an outlaw and gunfighter.
Thomas Raymond McBride was born in Bonham, Texas on November 2, 1914, and died
on December 26, 2001. He was an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox (1943-1947)
and Washington Senators (1947-1948).
Bonita
William Wilcy "Cy" Moore was born in Bonita, Texas on May 20, 1897, and died on March 29, 1963. He was a pitcher for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Moore pitched in the 1927 and 1932 World Series.
Borger
William "Bill" Dees was born in Borger, Texas on January 24, 1939. He is a
musician most famous for his song writing collaborations with Roy Orbison..
Bowie
James Allred was born Bowie, Texas on March 29, 1899 and died in 1959. He was a
U.S. political figure and judge.
Ulysses Simpson Grant Stoner was born in Bowie, Texas on February 28, 1899, and died on June 26, 1966. He was a Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1922 and 1924-29), Pittsburgh Pirates (1930) and Philadelphia Phillies (1931).
Brenham
Cecil Celester Cooper was born in Brenham, Texas on December 20, 1949. He was
first baseman, and played for the Boston Red Sox (1971-76) and Milwaukee Brewers
(1977-87).
Jack Seale Heidemann was born in Brenham, Texas on July 11, 1949. He was a shortstop with the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers.
Brazoria
James Kevin Tumlinson was born in Brazoria, Texas on October 12, 1972. He is a
fiction and editorial writer. His work appears in publications such as the
Houston Chronicle, Consumer Digest, View Online Magazine and many more.
Bridge City
Randall Tex Cobb was born in Bridge City, Texas on October 10, 1953. He is an
American prizefighter and actor. He was raised in Abilene.
Brownfield
Sheryl Denise Swoopes was born in Brownsfield, Texas on March 25, 1971. She is a
professional basketball player playing for the Houston Comets in the (WNBA).
She has won three Olympic Gold Medals and is a three-time WNBA MVP.
Brownsville
Kris Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas on June 22, 1936. He is a
singer, songwriter, and actor. His songs include Me and Bobby McGee, Sunday
Morning Coming Down, Help Me Make It through the Night, For the Good Times. His
movies include: The Last Movie (1971), Cisco Pike (1972) Alice Doesn’t Live Here
Anymore and A Star Is Born, Lone Star (1996) Blade (1998). Dreamer: Inspired by
a True Story, and, The Jacket.
Brownwood
Jim Morris was born in Brownwood on January 19, 1964. He had a brief major
league baseball career, but his story is considered by some one of the most
inspirational in baseball history. Dennis Quaid portrayed Jim Morris in the
Disney Movie the Rookie. He was thirty-five when he made his major league debut.
Madylin Sweeten was born in Brownwood on June 27, 1991. See is an actress, who is best known for her role as Ally Barone in Everybody loves Raymond. Her real life younger twin brothers Sawyer and Sullivan played her TV twin brothers Geoffrey and Michael Barone. She began her acting career by attending the Kay Scott School of Performing Arts in San Saba, Texas at age 3.
Sullivan and Sawyer Sweeten were born in
Brownwood, Texas on May 12, 1995. They are best known for their roles in
Everybody Loves Raymond as Geoffrey and Michael Barone. Their real life sister
Madelyn played their TV sister Ally Barone.
Walter Allen Williams was born in Brownwood,
Texas on December 19, 1943. He was an outfielder the Houston Colt .45s (1964),
Chicago White Sox (1967-1972), Cleveland Indians (1973), and New York Yankees
(1974-1975).
Bryan
Linda Ellerbee was born in Bryan, Texas on August 15, 1944. She is a journalist
who is most known for several jobs at NBC News, including Washington (DC)
correspondent, and reporter and co-anchor of NBC News Overnight. She is also in
Nickelodeon’s on “news show” Nick News.
Buda
Cecil Carlton Hughson was born in Buda, Texas on February 9, 1916 and died on
August 6, 1993. He was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox (1941-44, 1946-49).
Burleson
Kelly Clarkson was born in Burleson, Texas on April 24, 1982. She was the first
winner of American Idol, and has had hits like: "A Moment Like This," "Miss
Independent”, “Since You Been Gone”, and “Because of You.” She even starred in a
movie: From Justin to Kelly.
Caves Spring
Scott Joplin was born in Caves Spring, Texas on November 24, 1868. He was an
African American Composer and pianist. Called the “King of Ragtime.”
Centerville
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins was born in Centerville, Texas on March 15, 1912 and
died on January 30, 1982. He was a country blues guitar musician.
Cleburne
Thomas Morgan Fine was born in Cleburne, Texas on October 10, 1914, and died on
January 10, 2005. He was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox (1947) and St. Louis
Browns (1950).
Spike Dee Owen was born in Cleburne, Texas on April 19, 1961. He was a shortstop for the Seattle Mariners (1983-86), Boston Red Sox (1986-88), Montreal Expos (1989-92), New York Yankees (1993) and California Angels (1994-95)
Cleveland
Jason Alan Grimsley was born in Cleveland, Texas on August 7, 1967. He was a
relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, Anaheim Angels,
New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, and most recently, the
Arizona Diamondbacks.
Clifton
Daniel Allen Campbell was born in Clifton, Texas on April 13, 1976. He is a
tight end for the Detroit Lions of the NFL. He was originally selected with the
18th pick of the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M University
by the New York Giants. He played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2003 to 2005.
Zachary Thomas (Zach) Duke was born in Clifton, Texas on April 19, 1983. He is a starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Colleyville
Bryce Avary was born in Colleyville, Texas on December 31, 1982. He is a
musician and producer. He is the founder and lead singer of the band The Rocket
Summer.
Columbus
Aaron Schobel was born in Columbus, Texas on September 1, 1977. He is a
defensive end for the Buffalo Bills. Aaron is the older brother of Philadelphia
Eagles tight end Matt Schobel and cousin of Indianapolis Colts defensive end Bo
Schobel. Aaron is one- time pro bowler.
Matthew Thomas Schobel was born in Columbus, Texas on November 4, 1978. He is a
tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles. He is the younger brother of Buffalo
Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel and the cousin of Indianapolis Colts defensive
end Bo Schobel.
Robert Edward “Bo” Schobel was born in Columbus, Texas on March 24, 1981. He is a defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He attended Texas Christian University. He is the cousin of Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel and Philadelphia Eagles tight end Matt Schobel. He used to play for the Tennessee Titans.
Commerce
Claire Lee Chennault was born in Commerce, Texas on September 6, 1893 and died
of cancer on July 27, 1958. He was the founder of the “Flying Tigers”, fighter
pilots who fought the Japanese in China before the US declared war on Japan.
Corpus Christi
Roger Creager was born in Corpus Christi in 1971. He is an award-winning country
music singer and songwriter. He attended both SHSU and TAMU.
Farrah Fawcett was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 2, 1947 She was in
Charlie’s Angels a season, despite her popularity and went on to film movies
like Logan’s Run, Sunburn, and Saturn 3, and then TV movies, such as: Poor
Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story, Double Exposure: The Story of
Margaret Bourge-White, Criminal Behavior, and The Substitute Wife.
Eva Longoria was born in Corpus Christie on March 15, 1975. She is a Golden Globe Award-nominated film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives.
Billy Powell was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 3, 1952. He is the
keyboardist of rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Corsicana
William Orville 'Lefty' Frizzell was born in Corsicana, Texas on March 31, 1928
and died on July 19, 1975. He was a country music singer and songwriter of the
1950s; a leading exponent of the Honky Tonk style of country music.
Brian “Skip” Hicks was born in Corsicana, Texas on October 13, 1974. He was
running back for the Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Titans.
Bethel Johnson was born in Corsicana, Texas February 11, 1979. He is a wide
receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles. He went to Texas A&M University, and was
drafted by the New England Patriots. He is best known for his speed.
Coutchman
Blind Lemon Jefferson was born in Coutchman, Texas on September, 1897 and died
in December of 1929. He was an influential blues singer and guitarist. He was
one of the most popular blues singers of the 1920s.
Crisp
Ernest Dale Tubb was born in Crisp, Texas on February 9, 1914, and died on
September 6, 1984). He was nicknamed the "Texas Troubadour" and was a singer,
songwriter and one of the pioneers of country music.
Crockett
Jerald Dwayne Clark was born in Crockett, Texas on August 10, 1963. He was an
outfielder for the San Diego Padres (1988-1992), Colorado Rockies (1993),
Minnesota Twins (1995).
Ronald Bruce Clark was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 14, 1943. He was an infielder for the Minnesota Twins (1966-69), Seattle Pilots/Milwaukee Brewers (1969 and 1972), Oakland Athletics (1971-72) and Philadelphia Phillies (1975).
Rainbow Phoenix was born in Crockett, Texas
on November 31, 1973. She is an actress/musician. She is sister to actress
Summer Phoenix, former actress Liberty Phoenix, actor Joaquin Phoenix and the
late actor River Phoenix.
Dallas
Amy Acker was born in Dallas, Texas on December 5, 1976. She is an actress. Best
known for her role in the WB’s show Angel.
Jenson Ackles was born in Dallas, Texas on March 1, 1978. He is an actor currently starring in the CW show Supernatural. He has also starred in Days of Our Lives, Dark Angel, Smallville, and even had several guest appearances as C.J. on the then WB Network show, Dawson's Creek.
Meatloaf Michael Lee Aday was born Marvin Lee Aday in Dallas, Texas on September
27, 1947). He is a rock singer and actor of stage and screen. He is noted for
his albums Bat Out of Hell I, II, and III and several famous songs from movies.
The Neverland Express is the name of the band he fronts, as its lead singer.
Darrell Shane Andrews was born in Dallas, Texas on August 28, 1971. He is a
former third baseman, who played for Andrews played for the Montreal Expos
(1995-1999), Chicago Cubs (1999-2000) and Boston Red Sox (2002).
Ernest "Ernie" Banks was born in Dallas, Texas on January 31, 1931. He is a
former player for the Chicago Cubs (1953-1971).
William Eugene Bedford was born in Dallas,
Texas on December 2, 1896, and died on October 6, 1977 in San Antonio. He was a
former second baseman for the Cleveland Indians.
Robby Benson was born Robin David Segal in Dallas, Texas on January 21, 1956. He is a best known for his role in Ice Castles.
Justin Blalock was born in Dallas, Texas on
December 20, 1983. He is a player for the Atlanta Falcons. He played college
ball for the Texas Longhorns under coach Mack Brown.
Edie Brickel was born in Dallas, Texas on March 10, 1966. She is a singer-songwriter.
David Edwin Duncan was born in Dallas, Texas on September 26, 1945. He is a
former player and current pitching coach. He was a catcher, with the Kansas
City/Oakland Athletics for seven seasons, and was an important member of their
1972 World Championship team. He also played for the Cleveland Indians and
Baltimore Orioles.
Big Al Dupree was born in Dallas, Texas in 1923. He is A Blues.
Brandon Wade Fahey was born in Dallas, Texas on January 18, 1981. He is an
outfielder, shortstop and second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles.
Morgan Fairchild was born Patsy Anne McClenny in Dallas, Texas on February 3,
1950. She is an actress, and has been in numerous TV shows and movies.
Gibson Jerome "Gibby" Haynes was born in Dallas in 1957. He is a musician, radio
personality, painter and the lead singer of the group Butthole Surfers.
Dusty Hill was born in Dallas, Texas on May 19, 1949. He is a member of the band
ZZ Top.
Christopher Michael Holt was born in Dallas, Texas on September 18, 1971. He was
a Pitcher for the Houston Astros (1996-97 and 1999-2000) and Detroit Tigers
(2001). He helped the Astros win the National League Central Division in 1997
and 1999.
Steve Holy was born in Dallas, Texas on February 23, 1972. He is a country music
singer, best known for his single "Good Morning Beautiful.”
Jason Ryan Jennings was born in Dallas, Texas on July 17, 1978. He is a pitcher
for the Houston Astros.
Michael Johnson was born in Dallas, Texas on September 13, 1967. He is a retired
sprinter who holds world records in the 200 m, 400 m and 4 x 400 m relay. He
also holds the world record in the 300 m. He won five Olympic gold medals and
was a world champion nine times. He is the only man to win both the 200 m and
400 m races at the same Olympics, and the only man to successfully defend his
gold in the 400 m at the Summer Olympics.
Ruppert Sanderson Jones was born in Dallas,
Texas on March 12, 1955. He was an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals (1976),
Seattle Mariners (1977-79), New York Yankees (1980), San Diego Padres (1982-83),
Detroit Tigers (1984), California Angels (1985-87).
Christian Kane was born in Dallas, Texas on
June 27, 1974. He is an actor, and has starred in: Fame L.A., Rescue 77, EdTV,
Crossfire Trail, Summer Catch, Angel (he and the lead David Boreanaz were the
only two to appear in both the first and last episodes), Friday Night Lights,
and Into the West.
John Henry Knott was born in Dallas, Texas on March 2, 1907, and on October 13, 1981. He was a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns (1933-38), Chicago White Sox (1938-40) and Philadelphia Athletics (1941-42 and 1946).
Christine Helen Lakin was born in Dallas,
Texas on January 25, 1979. She is an actress best known for her role as Alicia
"Al" Lambert on the 1990s ABC situation comedy Step by Step.
Trini Lopez was born Trinidad López III in Dallas, Texas on May 15, 1937. He is
a singer and guitarist.
George McFarland was born in Dallas, Texas on October 2, 1928 and died on June
30, 1993. He was an actor most famous for his childhood role as Spanky in the
depression era children's comedy movie series Our Gang, also known as the Little
Rascals.
Peter MacNicol was born in Dallas, Texas on April 10, 1954. He is an actor. He
has been in: 24, NUMB3RS, Justice League Unlimited, The Batman, Crazy Love, Baby
Geniuses, Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope, and Addams Family Values.
Calvin Murray was born in Dallas, Texas on July 30, 1971. He was an outfielder
for the San Francisco Giants (1999-02), Texas Rangers (2002), and Chicago Cubs
2004.
Michael Patrick O'Connor was born in Dallas, Texas on August 8, 1980. He is a
pitcher for the Washington Nationals.
Robin Wright Penn was born in Dallas, Texas on April 8, 1966. She is a film
actress. Best known for her roles as Buttercup in The Princess Bride and Jenny
in Forrest Gump. She had a Golden Globe Award nomination for best supporting
actress as Jenny.
Jessica Simpson was born in Dallas, Texas on July 10, 1980. She is a pop singer
and actress. She starred with her then-husband Nick Lachey in the MTV reality
show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. She starred as Daisy Duke in the Dukes of
Hazzard Movie. She is the older sister of Ashlee Simpson.
Aaron Spelling was born in Dallas, Texas on April 22, 1923 and died on June 23,
2006. He was a film and television producer. Produced TV shows 7th Heaven,
Beverly Hills 90210, The Mod Squad, Charlie’s Angels, etc.
B.W. Stevenson was born in Dallas, Texas on October 5, 1949 in Dallas, Texas,
and died on April 28, 1988. He was a country pop artist, best known for "My
Maria", which was later covered by country duo Brooks & Dunn.
Stephen Arthur Stills was born in Dallas,
Texas on January 3, 1945. He is a guitarist and singer/songwriter best known for
his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Sharon Tate was born in Dallas, Texas on January 24, 1943 and died at her
Benedict Canyon home on August 9, 1969. She was a film actress, even earning a
Golden Globe nomination for her performance in Valley of the Dolls in 1967. She
married the film director, Roman Polański, and appeared in fashion magazines
featured her as a model and cover girl. Tate was murdered, along with four
others, by followers of Charles Manson.
Lee Buck Trevino was born in Dallas, Texas
on December 1, 1939. He is a pro golfer. Has 29 PGA Tour Wins, 29 Championship
tour wins, 10 senior wins and 16 other wins.
Stephen ("Stevie") Ray Vaughan was born in Dallas, Texas on October 3, 1954 and
died on August 27, 1990). He is a blues guitarist. He was one of America's most
influential electric blues guitarists. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Stevie Ray
Vaughan #7 in their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He was the
younger brother of Jimmie Vaughan.
Jimmie Lawrence Vaughan was born in Dallas, Texas on March 20, 1951. He is a
blues guitarist and singer. He is the older brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Andrew Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas on August 22, 1964. He is a film actor.
He is the oldest brother of actors Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson. Andrew Wilson
has made brief appearances in many of the films his brothers have starred in,
and made his directorial debut in 2005, co-directing The Wendell Baker Story
with Luke Wilson.
Luke Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas on September 21, 1971. He is an actor. He
has been in movies such as Alex and Emma, Vacancy, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, The
Family Stone, Anchorman, Legally Blond 2, Old School, The Royal Tenenbeaums.
Owen Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas on November 18, 1968. He is an Academy
Award-nominated actor and writer. He has starred in movies such as: You, Me, and
Dupree, Night at the Musuem, Shanghai Noon, Shanghai Knights, The Wedding
Crashers, Zoolander, and The Royal Tenenbaums, which he also co-wrote. His
brothers are Andrew and Luke Wilson.
Christopher Ryan (Chris) Young was born in Dallas, Texas on May 25, 1979. He is
a pitcher for the Texas Rangers.
DeKalb
Dan Blocker was born in DeKalb, Texas on December 10, 1928 and died on May 13,
1972. He was an American actor best remembered for his role as Eric 'Hoss'
Cartwright in the TV western blockbuster Bonanza.
James Luke Walker was born in DeKalb, Texas on September 2, 1943. He was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1965-66, 1968-73) and Detroit Tigers (1974).
Del Rio
Larvell Blanks was born in Del Rio on January 28, 1950. He was an infielder for
the Atlanta Braves (1972-1975, 1980), Cleveland Indians (1976-1978), and Texas
Rangers (1979).
Denison
Dwight Eisenhower was born in Denison, Texas on October 14, 1890 and died on
March 28, 1969. He was in the Military, a Statesman, and the 34th president
(1953–61).
John Hillerman was born in Denison, Texas on
December 20, 1932 . He is an actor. Attended UT for three years.
Denton
Brian Edward Bohanon was born in Denton, Texas on August 1, 1968. He is a former pitcher for the Texas Rangers (1990-1994), Detroit Tigers (1995), Toronto Blue Jays (1996), New York Mets (1997-98) Los Angeles Dodgers (1998), and Colorado Rockies (1999-01).
Phyllis George was born in Denton, Texas on June 25, 1949. She is a
businesswoman. She is a former Miss Texas and Miss America of 1971.
John Clark Nelson was born in Denton, Texas on March 3, 1979. He is a shortstop
for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Ann Sheridan was born Clara Lou Sheridan in Denton, Texas on February 21, 1915,
and died on January 21, 1967 in San Fernando Valley, California, of cancer. She
was an actress, starring in films such as Wagon Wheels, Angels with Dirty Faces,
They Drive by Night, Torrid Zone, King's Row, and I was a Male War Bride.
Sly Stone was born in Denton, Texas on March
15, 1943. He is a musician, songwriter, and record producer. Best known for his
role as frontman for Sly & the Family Stone.
Detroit
John Nance Garner IV was born in Detriot, Texas on November 22, 1868 and died on
November 7, 1967). He was a Representative from Texas and the thirty-second Vice
President of the United States (1933-41). He was known as Cactus Jack.
Elgin
Raymond Leonard Culp was born in Elgin, Texas on August 6, 1941. He was a
Pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1963-66), Chicago Cubs (1967), and Boston
Red Sox (1968-73).
El Paso
Armando N. Almanza was born in El Paso, Texas on October 26, 1972. He is a
relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has also played for the Florida
Marlins and the Atlanta Braves.
Vikki Carr was born as Florencia Bisenta de Casillas Martinez Cardona in El Paso, Texas on July 19, 1941. She is a singer who has sung in a variety of music genres, including jazz, pop and country, but has enjoyed her greatest success singing in Spanish.
Sam Donaldson was born in El Paso, Texas on March 11, 1934. He was a news anchor
for ABC News, anchoring the Sunday edition of World News Tonight from its
inception in January 1979.
Sandra Day O'Connor was born in El Paso on March 26, 1930. She the first female
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1981 to 2006.
Omar Quintanilla was born in El Paso, Texas on October 24, 1981. He plays
shortstop for the Colorado Rockies.
Debbie Reynolds was born Mary Frances Reynolds in El Paso, Texas on April 1,
1932. She is an Oscar-nominated American actress, dancer and singer.
Gene Roddenberry was born in El Paso, Texas
on August 19, 1921, and died in Santa Monica, California, on October 25, 1991.
He is the creator of Star Trek.
Irene Ryan was born in El Paso, Texas on
October 17, 1902 and died on April 26, 1973. she was an Emmy and Tony Award
nominated actress, one of the few entertainers who found success in vaudeville,
radio, film, television and Broadway. She was “Granny” on the Beverly
Hillbillies.
Sparta is an alternative rock/punk rock band from El Paso, Texas. Members are
Jim Ward, Tony Hajjar, Matt Miller, and Keeley Davis.
Sergio Troncoso was born in El Paso, Texas. He is an American author of short
stories and novels.
Ennis
Robert Edward Finley was born in Ennis, Texas on November 25, 1915, and on
January 2, 1986. He was a catcher who for the Philadelphia Blue Jays
(1943-1944).
Fabens
Willie Shoemaker was born in Fabens, Texas in 1931. He is the most successful
jockey in history. He won 8, 833 races, including four Kentucky Derbies, five
Belmont Stakes, and three Preakness Stakes, and was the first jockey to win over
$100 million.
Fort Worth
Kate Capshaw was born Kathleen Sue Nail in Fort Worth, Texas on November 3,
1953. She is an actress, best known for her role in the film Indiana Jones and
the Temple of Doom, and for her marriage to director Steven Spielberg.
Larry Hagman was born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 21, 1931. He is best known for his roles in I Dream of Jeannie and Dallas. He is the son of Mary Martin.
Scott Mbah Mutee Hairston was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 25, 1980. He is a
second baseman/outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Bradley Bonte Hawpe was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 22, 1979. He is an
outfielder for the Colorado Rockies (2005 to present).
Sean Michael Henn was born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 23, 1981. He is a
relief pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Dan Jenkins was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 2, 1929. He is an author
and sportswriter, most notably for Sports Illustrated.
James McMurtry was born in Fort Worth, Texas on March 18, 1962. He is a folk
music singer-songwriter and the son of novelist Larry McMurtry, who penned
Lonesome Dove.
Roger Dean Miller was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 2, 1936, and died on
October 25, 1992. He was a singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known
for his 1965 hit song King of the Road
William Gideon "Doc" Nance was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 2, 1876, and
died on May 28, 1958. He was an outfielder in for the Louisville Colonels
(1897-1898) and Detroit Tigers (1901).
“King” Curtis Ousley was born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 7, 1934 and died on August 14, 1971. He was a tenor, alto, and soprano saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, soul, rock, and soul jazz.
Bill Paxton was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 17, 1955. He is a Golden
Globe-nominated actor and film director.
Ricky Pickett was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 19, 1970. He was a
pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Kelly Brian Shoppach was born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 29, 1980. He is a
catcher for the Cleveland Indians.
Forest Gregory Swindell was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 2, 1965. He was
a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox,
Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Kevin DeShawn Thompson was born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 18, 1979. He
is a right fielder for the New York Yankees.
Karri Turner was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 21, 1966. She is a TV
actress who is best known as Lieutenant Harriet Sims Roberts on JAG.
James Claude Wright, Jr. was in Fort Worth, Texas on December 22, 1922. He is a
former U.S. Congressman from Texas who served 34 years in the U.S. House of
Representatives and was the Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989.
Jeana Yeager was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 18, 1952. She is an aviator,
most famous for flying with Dick Rutan on a non-stop, non-refueled flight around
the world in 1986 from December 14 to December 23. In recognition of this
achievement, she received the Harmon Trophy, the FAI De la Vaulx Medal and is
the first woman to have received the Collier Trophy.
Frankston
Frank Beard was born in Frankston, Texas on June 11, 1949. He is a member of the
band ZZ Top.
Fredericksburg
Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz was born in Fredericksburg, Texas on
February 24, 1885 and died on February 20, 1966. He led the Allied naval forces
to victory in the Pacific in World War II.
Freer
James Acker was born in Freer, Texas on September 24, 1958. He was a for the
Toronto Bluejays, Atlanta Braves, and Seattle Mariners (1983-1992).
Frisco
Cheyenne Nichole Kimball was born in Frisco, Texas on July 27, 1990. She is a
singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Fritch
Ron White was born in Fritch, Texas on December 18, 1956). He is a Grammy Award
nominated stand-up comedian from Fritch, Texas. He was a member of the Blue
Collar Comedy Tour.
Galena Park
Donnie Dacus was born in Galena Park on October 12, 1951. He is a guitarist and
songwriter. He's noted for his work with Stephen Stills in the early '70.
Galloway
Jim Reeves was born in Galloway, Texas on August 20, 1923 and died on July 31,
1964. He was a country singer and pop singer.
Linden
Aaron Thibeaux Walker or T-Bone Walker or Oak Cliff T-Bone was born in Linden,
Texas on May 28, 1910, and died on March 16, 1975. He was a blues guitarist,
singer, and songwriter, who is believed to have been the first bluesman to use
an amplified acoustic guitar.
Galveston
Katherine
Marie Helmond born July 5, 1928, in Galveston Texas is an American film, theater
and television actress.
Katherine is best-known for her
role as "Jessica Tate", the addled matriarch of the TV Sitcom soap. She was a
lead player on the series from 1977 until it was cancelled in 1981. She later
starred as "Mona Robinson" in the sitcom “ Who’s the boss with Judith Light and
Tony Danza.
Brandon Allen Backe was born in Galveston, Texas on April 5, 1978. He is a
pitcher for the Houston Astros.
Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan was born in Galveston, Texas on January 22, 1907
and died on December 9, 1995. He was an aviator.
Bill Engvall was born in Galveston, Texas on July 27, 1957. He is a comedian best known for his “Here’s Your Sign” routine, and as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy group. He has also been in several TV shows and in the movie Delta Farce.
Ahmard Rashad Hall was born in Galveston, Texas on November 13, 1979. He is a
fullback for the Tennessee Titans. Ahmard Hall served in the United States
Marine Corps prior to walking on the football program at the University of
Texas, where he played fullback for them, including their 2005 National
Championship Team.
Jack Johnson was born in Galveston, Texas on March 31, 1878. He was the first
black and the first Texan to win the heavyweight boxing championship of the
world. He died in a car crash June 10, 1946, near Raleigh, North Carolina.
August Rodney (Gus) Mancuso was born in Galveston, Texas on December 5, 1905,
and died on October 26, 1984. He was a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
(1928, 1930-32, 1941-42), New York Giants (1933-38, 1942-44), Chicago Cubs
(1939), Brooklyn Dodgers (1940) and Philadelphia Phillies (1945).
King Wallis Vidor was born in Galveston, Texas on February 8, 1894 and died on
November 1, 1982. He was an acclaimed film director whose career spanned eight
decades. He lived through the great Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
Barry White was born in Galveston, Texas on
September 21, 1944 and died on July 4, 2003). He was a Grammy Award winning
record producer, songwriter and singer responsible for the creation of numerous
hit soul and disco songs. He released 106 gold and 41 platinum albums, 20 gold
singles and ten platinum singles
George
Glynn Robert Donaho was born in George, Texas on March 25, 1905 and died on May
26, 1986. He was a U.S. Navy officer known for his exploits as a submarine
commander during World War II, for which he received the Navy Cross four times,
the Silver Star twice, and the Bronze Star twice.
Gilmer
Charles Joseph Hawkins was born in Gilmer, Texas on December 16, 1981. He is a
tight end for the Indianapolis Colts.
Don Henley was born in Gilmer, Texas on July 22, 1947. He is the drummer and one of the lead singers and songwriters of the band the Eagles.
Freddie King was born in Gilmer, Texas on September 3, 1934 and died on December
28, 1976. He was an influential blues guitarist and singer, best known for his
recordings Hide Away, Have You Ever Loved A Woman, and Going Down.
Johnny Mathis was born in Gilmer, Texas on September 30, 1935. He is a Grammy
Award-winning singer and songwriter of popular music.
Goose Creek
Gary Busey was born in Goose Creek, Texas on June 29, 1944. He is an Academy
Award-nominated and Golden Globe Award-nominated film and stage actor.
Gladewater
Joe R. Lansdale was born in Gladewater, Texas on October 28, 1951. He is an
author and martial-arts expert. He has written novels and stories in many
genres, including Western, horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense. He
has also written for comics and for Batman: The Animated Series.
Lovie Lee Smith was born in Gladewater, Texas on May 8, 1958. He was the head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Grand Saline
Wiley Post was born in Grand Saline on November 22, 1898 and died on August 15,
1935 when the plane he and Will Rogers were in crashed on takeoff near Point
Barrow, Alaska. He was the first pilot to fly solo around the world. Also known
for his work in high altitude flying. Post helped develop one of the first
pressure suits.
Chris Tomlin was born in Grand Saline, Texas on May 4, 1972. He is a Christian worship leader and songwriter.
Grapevine
Jarret Reddick was born in Grapevine, Texas on March 6, 1972. He is a member of
the punk rock band Bowling For Soup.
Greenville
Burt Carlton Hooton was born in
Greenville, Texas on February 7, 1950. He was a starting pitcher for the Chicago
Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Groesbeck
Joe Don Baker was born in Groesbeck, Texas on Feb. 12, 1936. He is an actor who
has been in movies which include: Walking Tall, Charley Varrick, To Kill a Cop,
Tomorrow Never Dies, and Golden Eye.
Harlingen
Nick Stahl was born in Harlingen, Texas on December 5, 1979. He is an actor. He
was raised in Dallas.
Henderson
Sandra Kay "Sandy" Duncan born February 20, 1946 in Henderson, Texas is a singer
and actress of stage and television. She played Sandy Hogan on the sitcom The
Hogan Family.
Henrietta
Erik Chandler was born in Henrietta, Texas on December 22, 1974. He is a member
of the punk rock band Bowling For Soup.
Hereford
Ron Ely was born Ronald Pierce in Hereford, Texas on June 21, 1938. He is an
actor and novelist. He is best known for starring as Tarzan in the 1966 NBC
series Tarzan.
Hillsboro
Jerry Allison was born in Hillsboro, Texas on August 31, 1939. He is a musician,
best known for being the drummer for The Crickets. Buddy Holley’s band.
Roger Edens was born in Hillsboro, Texas on November 9, 1905, and died in
Hollywood on July 13, 1970. HE was a Hollywood composer, arranger and associate
producer, and is considered one of the major creative figures in Arthur Freed's
musical film production unit at MGM during the "golden era of Hollywood.”
Donald William 'Bob' Johnston was in Hillsboro, Texas on May 14, 1932. He is a
record producer, best known for his work with Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Leonard
Cohen, Willie Nelson and many Nashville recording artists, as well as Simon and
Garfunkel.
Hondo
Clinton Clarence Hartung was born in Hondo, Texas on August 10, 1922. He is a
former pitcher and right fielder for the New York Giants (1947-1952).
Hockney
Garry Lewis Templeton was born in Hockney, Texas on March 24, 1956. He was a
shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets.
Hooks
Jeremiah Trotter was born in Hooks, Texas on January 20, 1977. He is a
Linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles. He attended Stephen F. Austin State
University.
Hot Wells
Mary Kay Ash was born in Hot Wells, Texas on May 12, 1918 and died on November
22, 2001). She is best known for Mary Kay Cosmetics, which she started on
Friday, September 13, 1963, with the help of her twenty-year-old son. She used
the Golden Rule as her guiding philosophy and encouraged employees and sales
force members to prioritize their lives according to a simple but empowering
motto: God first, family second, career third.
Honey Grove
Bill Erwin was born in Honey Grove, Texas on December 2, 1914. He is a
television, film, and stage actor. He has over 250 television shows and films to
his credit.
Houston
Red Adair was born in Houston,
Texas on June 18, 1915. For decades his company, Red Adair Wild Well Control,
has regularly been called to deal with major oil fires. Red Adair and his
company inspired the 1968 action-adventure film about their exploits titled
Hellfighters, which starred John Wayne as Adair.
Yolanda Adams was born in Houston, Texas on August 27, 1961. She is one of the most popular gospel music singer of this time.
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James Joseph "Jim" Parsons (born March 24, 1973) is an American television and film actor best known for playing Sheldon Cooper on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, with his performance often cited as the main reason for the program's success. On July 16, 2009, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on The Big Bang Theory. In August 2009, he won the Television Critics Association award for the highest individual achievements in comedy. |
Debbie Allen was born in Houston, Texas on January 16, 1950. Produced and
Directed the TV show "A Different World.” She and her sister, Phylicia Rashad
had a production company called "D.A.D." which stood for "Doctor Allen's
Daughters".
Hidle Brown Barnum was born in Houston, Texas on July 15, 1936.. He is a
pianist, arranger, record producer, songwriter, and former child actor.
William Derrick Bates was born in Houston, Texas on December 7, 1963. He was a
second baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers (1989-1990) and Cincinnati Reds (1990).
He attended UT. On October 2, 1990, he appeared in his final game, where he
scored the winning running for the Reds in Game 2 of the World Series.
Texas Battle was born in Houston, Texas on August 9, 1976. He is an actor. He is
most famous for his roles in Coach Carter and Final Destination 3.
Kevin Patrick Beirne was born in Houston, Texas on January 1, 1974. He was a
pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (2000), Toronto Blue Jays (2001), and Los
Angeles Dodgers (2002). He attended Texas A&M University.
Alexis Bledel was born in Houston, Texas on September 16, 1981. She is an
actress. She is best known for her role in the CW show Gilmore Girls and for the
movies Tuck Everlasting, Sin City, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
Blue October is a rock band originally from Houston, Texas. Band Members are
Justin Furstenfeld (lead vocals), Jeremy Furstenfeld (drums, percussion), (Both
Furstenfelds are from Texas) Ryan Delahoussaye (violin/viola, mandolin,
keyboards, vocals), C.B. Hudson (guitar), and Matt Noveskey (bass guitar). Songs
include: Calling You, Hate Me, and Into the Ocean.
Mark Clay Brandenburg was born in Houston, Texas on July 14, 1970. He is a
former relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers (1995-96) and Boston Red Sox
(1996-97).
James Lee Burke was born in Houston, Texas on December 5, 1936. He is an author
best known for his mysteries, particularly the Dave Robicheaux series. He has
twice received the Edgar Award for Best Novel, for Black Cherry Blues in 1990
and Cimarron Rose in 1998
Robert Britt Burns was born in Houston, Texas on June 8, 1959. He was a pitcher
for the Chicago White Sox (1978-1985).
Carl Demonte Crawford was born in Houston, Texas on August 5, 1981. He is the
left fielder for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Brett Cullen was born in Houston, Texas on
August 26, 1956. He is an actor, and has appeared in numerous films, which
include Wyatt Earp. The Gambler V: Playing for Keeps, Something to Talk About,
The Replacements, Nancy Drew, and Gridiron Gang and TV shows, which include:
The Incredible Hulk, M*A*S*H, Matlock, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Ally McBeal,
Walker, Texas Ranger, Without a Trace, Cold Case, The Mountain, Monk, CSI:
Miami, Desperate Housewives, Pepper Dennis, Lost, Ghost Whisperer, Ugly Betty,
and Friday Night Lights.
Dr. Denton Cooley was born in Houston, Texas on August 22, 1920. He is a
pioneering American heart surgeon. He graduated in 1941 from the University of
Texas and completed his medical degree and his surgical training at Johns
Hopkins. He performed the first successful human heart transplant in the United
States in 1968. In 1969, he became the first heart surgeon to implant an
artificial heart in man.
Destiny’s Child was a three-time Grammy Award-winning American R&B girl group.
Originally a quartet, the group eventually became a trio whose members include
lead singer Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. Destiny's
Child have sold a combined 70 million albums and singles worldwide and according
to the World Music Awards they are the best selling female group of all time. .
Kirk Richard Dressendorfer was born in Houston, Texas on April 8, 1969. He was a
pitcher for the Oakland Athletics (1991).
Allen Stuart Drury was born in Houston, Texas on September 2, 1918, and died on September 2, 1998. He was a U.S. novelist, who wrote the novel Advise and Consent in 1959 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, for this novel.
Haylie Duff was born in Houston, Texas on February 19, 1985. She is an actress
and singer, known for her supporting role on 7th Heaven. She is the sister of
Hilary Duff.
Hilary Duff was born in Houston, Texas on September 28, 1987. She is an actress
and singer. She has starred in the Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire TV Show and
Movie, as well as Cadet Kelley. Other movies she has been in: Casper Meets
Wendy, Raise Your Voice, and A Cinderella Story.
Adam Troy Dunn was born in Houston, Texas on November 9,1979. He is an
outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds. His one of the most feared sluggers,
frequently compared to Mark McGwire, though many say that Dunn is far more
athletic than McGwire.
Shelly Duvall was born in Houston, Texas on July 7, 1949. She is an award
winning film and television actress. She began her career in the 1970s in Robert
Altman movies and eventually starred in movies by Woody Allen, Stanley Kubrick,
Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton.
James Morris Easterly was born in Houston, Texas on February 17, 1953. He was a
Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves (1974-79), Milwaukee Brewers (1981-83) and
Cleveland Indians (1983-87).
Shannon Elizabeth was born in Houston, Texas on September 7, 1973. She is an
actress. Her movies include Jack Frost, American Pie, Scary Movie, Thir13en
Ghosts, and Love Actually.
Curtis Charles Flood was born in Houston, Texas on January 18, 1938, and died on
January 20, 1997. He was a center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals.
A.J. Foyt was born in Houston, Texas on January 16, 1935. A.J. Foyt is
considered by many as the greatest American racing driver of all time. He holds
the all-time USAC career wins record with 159 victories.
Jennifer Garner was born in Houston, Texas on April 17, 1972. She is a Golden
Globe Award- and SAG Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated film and television
actress, and producer. She was in the TV show Alias, and numerous movies which
include, Daredevil, 13 going on 30, Catch and Release.
Billy Gibbons was born in Houston, Texas on December 16, 1949. He is a member of
the band ZZ Top.
John Gray was born in Houston, Texas in 1951. He is a writer on relationships
and personal growth, best known for his book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from
Venus.
Kelly Wayne Gruber was born in Houston, Texas on February 26, 1962. He was a
third baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays (1984-1992) and California Angels (1993)
Bradford Alexander Halsey was born in Houston, Texas on February 14, 1981. He is
a starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.
Michael Ray "Mike" Jackson was born in Houston, Texas on December 22, 1964. He
was a relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants,
Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians,
Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox.
Scott Edward Kazmir was born in Houston, Texas on January 24, 1984. He is a
starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Robert Earl Keen, Jr was born in Houston, Texas on January 11, 1956. He is an
American singer-songwriter. Graduated from Texas A&M University.
Edward Charles Knoblauch born in Houston,
Texas on July 7, 1968 . He played second baseman in Major League Baseball for
the Minnesota Twins (1991-97), New York Yankees (1998-2001) and Kansas City
Royals (2002). He played college baseball for Texas A&M University in College
Station
Beyonce Knowles was born in Houston, Texas
on September 4, 1981. She was the lead singer of the popular R&B group Destiny’s
Child, and went solo after the band broke up. Knowles has also made a start in
acting, making her debut in MTV’s Hip Hop era: Carmen in 2001 and co-starring as
Foxy Cleopatra in Mike Myers’ James Bond parody Gold Member in 2002. Other films
include 2004's The Fighting Temptations and 2006's The Pink Panther. Her
starring turn in the film adaptation of the hit 1981 Broadway musical Dream
girls opens in December.
Solange Knowles was born in Houston,Texas
on June 24, 1986. She is an actress, singer, songwriter, producer, model, and
sister of Beyoncé Knowles.
James Anthony Loney was born in Houston, Texas on May 7, 1984. He is a first
baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mark Christopher Lowe was born in Houston, Texas on June 7, 1983. He is a
pitcher for the Seattle Mariners.
Barbara Mandrell was born in Houston, Texas on December 25, 1948. She is a
Country Music Singer. She is best known for Country-Pop crossover hits of the
1970s and 80s. She was given the nickname The Princess of Steel, for her ability
at the steel guitar.
David Andrew McCarty was born in Houston, Texas on November 23, 1969. He was a
first baseman and outfielder he Minnesota Twins (1993-95), San Francisco Giants
(1995-96), Seattle Mariners (1998), Kansas City Royals (2000-02), Tampa Bay
Devil Rays (2002), Oakland Athletics (2003) and Boston Red Sox (2003-05).
Ann Miller was born in Houston, Texas on April 12, 1923. She was the star of
forty motion pictures and Broadway shows, national tours and innumerable
television appearances.
Seth Marvin (Moe) Morehead was born in Houston, Texas on August 15, 1934, and
died on January 17, 2006. He was a left-handed specialist reliever for the
Philadelphia Phillies (1957-59), Chicago Cubs (1959-60) and the Milwaukee Braves
(1961).
Johnny Nash was born in Houston, Texas on August 19, 1940. He is a pop singer
best known for his hit I Can See Clearly Now
Joseph Michael Nathan was born in Houston, Texas on November 22, 1974. He is a
relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.
Robert Michael Nesmith was born in Houston, Texas on December 30, 1942. He is a
musician, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman, and
philanthropist. From 1965 to early 1970, Nesmith was a member of the pop rock
band The Monkees, created for the television situation comedy of the same name.
Also credit with inventing the “Music Video”. His mother invented white out
used for correcting typed documents
Lance Michael Nix was born in Houston, Texas on October 30, 1980 in Houston,
Texas. He is an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. He attended high school in
Midland.
Roger Allen Pavlik was born in Houston, Texas on October 4, 1967. He was a
pitcher w for the Texas Rangers (1992-1998).
William Everett Preston was born in Houston, Texas on September 2, 1946, and
died on June 6, 2006. He was a soul musician. He had a successful Grammy-winning
career as a solo artist, and also collaborated with some of the greatest names
in the music industry, including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Little
Richard, Ray Charles, George Harrison, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Sam
Cooke, Sammy Davis Jr., Sly Stone, Aretha Franklin, the Jackson 5, Quincy Jones,
and Red Hot Chili Peppers. He played the electric piano on the Get Back Sessions
in 1969 and is one of several people sometimes credited as the "Fifth Beatle".
He is, in fact, the only non-Beatle to receive label performance credit on any
Beatles record.
Dennis Quaid was born in Houston, Texas on April 9, 1954. He is an actor, but
Quaid is also a musician, and plays with his band, the Sharks. Cousin of Gene
Autry. Movies include: The Alamo, The Day After Tomorrow, The Rookie, Undercover
Blues,
Randy Quaid was born in Houston, Texas on October 1, 1950. He has been in over a
hundred movies, which include: The Paper, Christmas Vacation, Bye Bye Love,
Independence Day. Best known for portraying Lyndon B. Johnson in LBJ: The Early
Years and Colonel Tom Parker in the TV movie Elves.
Phylicia Rashad was born in Houston, Texas on June 19, 1948. Rashad is an
actress and made her television debut in 1978’s The Wiz. She is best known for
her role in The Cosby Show as Claire Huxtable. She stayed with the sitcom for
its eight-year run from 1984 to 1992. She has been in several TV shows and
numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway shows.
Gordon Craig Reynolds was born in Houston, Texas on December 27, 1952. He was a
for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners, and Houston Astros
Kenny Rogers was born in Houston, Texas on August 31, 1938. He began his music
career in Houston, in the rock genre, and had hits such as “Just Dropped In”.
And about the mid-70s he began having a string of hits in country music, which
include: "Lucille", "Don't Fall in Love With a Dreamer" Kim Carnes), "Through
the Years", "We've Got Tonight" (with Sheena Easton) and his two #1 hit sellers
"Islands in the Stream" (with Dolly Parton) and "Lady". In 1980, he stared in
the TV-movie The Gambler, based on his song. This led to four equally popular
sequels. Kenny produced the 1999 album "She Rides Wild Horses", which peaked at
#6 on the country charts, his highest in 15 years, and included the #1 single
"Buy Me a Rose".
Thomas Schlamme was born in Houston, Texas on May 22, 1950. He is a director. He
has directed such movies as Miss Firecracker and So I Married an Axe Murderer.
Produced shows such as Tracey Takes On, and has directed shows such as Ally
McBeal, Friends and ER (for which he was nominated for an Emmy). Schlamme also
directed the pilot episode of Spin City.
Anna Nichole Smith was born Vickie Lynn
Marshall in Houston, Texas on November 28, 1967 and died on February 8, 2007.
She was a model, actress and celebrity. Spent her high school years in Mexia,
Texas.
Jaclyn Smith - Jaclyn Smith was born in
Houston, Texas on October 26, 1945, and graduated from high school there in
1964. She is best known for her role in Charlie’s Angel’s. She was the only
Angel that didn’t leave the show. She has also starred in TV films like
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, and the miniseries The Bourne Identity, Rage of
Angels and Windmills of the Gods. She also has her own clothing line at K-Mart.
Kyle Ehren Snyder was born in Houston, Texas
on September 9, 1977. He is a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. He was also
with the Kansas City Royals (2003, 2005).
Brent Spiner was born in Houston, Texas on
February 2, 1949. He is best known as the android Data on the television series
"Star Trek: The Next Generation." He went to school with Randy Quaid, Dennis
Quaid, and Thomas Schlamme. He has been in several TV Shows and Movies: "Robert
Kennedy & His Times", Crime of Innocence, Manhunt for Claude Dallas, Family
Sins, Miss Firecracker, Crazy from the Heart, Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long,
and has appeared in recent films, such as Independence Day, and Dude, Where's My
Car? and The Master of Disguise.
William Michael (Mike) Stanton was born in
Houston, Texas on June 2, 1967. He is a relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
Patrick Swayze was born in Houston on August 18, 1952. Before acting he focused
his talents on dancing. The son of dancer/choreographer Patsy Swayze, he was a
professional dancer and trained with two prestigious dance troupes, the Harkness
Ballet and Joffrey Ballet, and was the principal dancer in the Eliot Feld
company. Swayze has been in The Outsiders, Dirty Dancing, Ghost, Road House,
Next of Kin and numerous other movies. When not acting, Swayze spends time on
his Texas horse ranch with his wife, Lisa Niemi, who is also a dancer.
John Goodwin Tower was born in Houston, Texas on September 29, 1925 and died on
April 5, 1991. He was the first Republican United States senator from Texas
since Reconstruction. He served from 1961 until his retirement in January 1985,
after which time he was the chairman of the Reagan-appointed
Tower Commission that investigated the Iran-Contra Affair.
Richard Alan Trlicek was born in Houston, Texas on April 26, 1969. He was a
pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays (1992), Los Angeles Dodgers (1993), Boston Red
Sox (1994, 1997), and New York Mets (1996, 1997).
Jaci Velasquez was born in Houston, Texas on October 15, 1979. She is a
Christian and pop singer.
Isaiah Washington was born in Houston, Texas on born August 3, 1963. He is an
actor. Raised in Missouri City.
Robert Kip Wells was born in Houston, Texas on April 21, 1977. He is a starting
pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Kimberly Burrell Wiley was born in Houston, Texas on. She is a gospel singer.
She is one of the most influential voices in the genre.
Gregory Scott "Woody" Williams was born in Houston, Texas on August 19, 1966.
He is a pitcher for the Houston Astros. He has also played for the Toronto Blue
Jays, San Diego Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals. He attended Cy-Fair High School
and University of Houston.
Jo Beth Williams was born in Houston, Texas on December 6, 1948. She is a
television and film actress as well as a director.
Anthony Wayne Young was born in Houston, Texas on January 19, 1966. He was a
pitcher for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros.
Christopher Brandon Young was born in Houston, Texas on September 5, 1983. He is
a center fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Vince Young was born in Houston, Texas on May 18, 1983. He was the quarterback
for the 2006 BCS National Champion University of Texas (its first national
football title since 1970.) He is the first and only player in NCAA I-A history
to pass for 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in the same season. He is
currently the quarter back for the Tennessee Titans.
Joel Randolph Youngblood III was born in Houston, Texas on August 28, 1951. He
played for the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, Montreal
Expos, and San Francisco Giants. He could play many different positions.
ZZ Top is a blues rock band formed in 1969
in Houston, Texas. The group members are Dusty Hill, Billy Gibbons, and Frank
Beard. Their songs include: LaGrange, Waitin for the bus/Jesus Just Left
Chicago, Sharp Dressed Man, and numerous others.
Eric Wade Heitmann was born in Katy, Texas on February 24, 1980. He is a center
for the San Francisco 49ers.
Renee Zellweger was born in Katy, Texas on April 25, 1969. She is an Academy
Award-winning film actress. She attended UT.
Aaron Glenn was born in Humble, Texas on
July 16, 1972. He is an NFL cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys. He was first
drafted by the New York Jets and stayed there for eight seasons. He was acquired
by the Houston Texans through the expansion draft in 2002, and stayed there for
three seasons, before finally signing to the Cowboys
Lyle Lovett was born in Klein, Harris
County, Texas on November 1, 1957. He is a singer-songwriter. Attended Texas
A&M.
Billy Ray Brown was born in Missouri City,
Texas on born April 5, 1963. He was a professional golfer who played on the PGA
Tour in the 1980s and 1990s, and is a current sportscaster for ESPN on ABC. He
won the 1982 NCAA Division I Championship as a freshman at the University of
Houston. He was also a member of the 1984 and 1985 national championship teams,
and was an All-American all four years
Humble
Howard Hughes, Jr. born in Humble, Texas on December 24, 1905, and died on April
5, 1976. He was a pioneer in American aviator, engineer, industrialist, and
film producer. Hughes was one of the wealthiest people in the world. He is most
famous for setting multiple world air-speed records, building the Hughes H-1
Racer and H-4 Hercules airplanes, producing the movies Hell's Angels and The
Outlaw, owning and expanding TWA, and for his increasingly eccentric behavior
later in life
Aaron Glenn was born in Humble, Texas on July 16, 1972. He is an NFL cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys. He was first drafted by the New York Jets and stayed there for eight seasons. He was acquired by the Houston Texans through the expansion draft in 2002, and stayed there for three seasons, before finally signing to the Cowboys.
Huntsville
Steve Forrest was born William
Forrest Andrews in Huntsville, Texas on September 29, 1924. He is an actor. His
movies include Prisoner of War, The Longest Day, North Dallas Forty, and Mommie
Dearest. And TV roles included The Baron, S.W.A.T., Hollywood Wives and Dallas.
Charles Voyde Harrelson was born in Huntsville, Texas on July 23, 1938 and died on March 15 2007. He was a freelance hitman connected with organized crime and a member of the Red Squad, who was convicted of assassinating a federal judge. He was the father of actor Woody Harrelson.
Indian Creek
Katherine Ann Porter was born as Carrie Russell Porter in Indian Creek, Texas on
May 15, 1890, and died on September 18, 1980. She is a nationally acclaimed
author. She wrote short stories and novels.
Irving
Kerry Lee Wood was born in Irving, Texas on June 16, 1977. He is a pitcher for
the Chicago Cubs.
Italy
Keith Davis was born in Italy, Texas on December 30, 1978. He is currently plays
the position of Safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL.
Jacksonville
Raymond Adelphia Benge was born in Jacksonville, Texas on April 22, 1902, and
died on June 27, 1997. He was a Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (1925-26),
Philadelphia Phillies (1928-32 and 1936), Brooklyn Dodgers (1933-35), Boston
Bees (1936) and Cincinnati Reds (1938).
Bruce Channel was born as Bruce McMeans in Jacksonville, Texas on November 28, 1940. He was a one-hit wonder known for his 1962 number one hit, "Hey! Baby".
Neal McCoy was born Hubert Neal McGaughey in
Jacksonville, Texas on July 30, 1958. He is a country singer. He currently
lives in Longview, Texas.
Lee Ann Womack was born in Jacksonville,
Texas on August 19, 1966. She is a country singer and songwriter. Her songs
include: I Hope You Dance, Never Again, Again, The Fool, A Little Past Little
Rock, You've Got to Talk to Me, and (Now You See Me) Now You Don't.
Jack County
Ellis Edward Amburn was born in Jack County, Texas on August 2, 1933. He is a
book editor and biographer.
Jasper
Roy Maxwell Alvis was born in Jasper, Texas on February 2, 1938. He is a former
third baseman who played with the Cleveland Indians (1962-69) and Milwaukee
Brewers (1970).
Justiceburg
Norman Dalton Cash was born in Justiceburg, Texas on November 10, 1934, and died
on October 12, 1986. He was a first baseman for the Detroit Tigers. His 377
career home runs were the fourth most by a left-handed hitter when he retired,
behind Babe Ruth, Ted Williams and Lou Gehrig.
Karnack
Lady Bird Johnson born Claudia Alta Taylor was born in Karnack, Texas on
December 22, 1912. She is the widow of former President of the United States
Lyndon B. Johnson, and was First Lady of the United States from 1963-1969. From
infancy she has been known as Lady Bird.
Katy
Eric Wade Heitmann was born in Katy, Texas on February 24, 1980. He is a center
for the San Francisco 49ers.
Renee Zellweger was born in Katy, Texas on April 25, 1969. She is an Academy
Award-winning film actress. She attended UT.
Kenedy
James Franklin Busby was born in Kenedy, Texas on January 8, 1927 and died on
July 8, 1996. He was a center fielder for the Chicago White Sox (1950-52, 1955),
Washington Senators (1952-55), Cleveland Indians (1956-57), Baltimore Orioles
(1957-58, 1960-61), Boston Red Sox (1959-60) and Houston Colt .45's (1962).
Kerrville
Thomas Haden Church was born in Kerrville, Texas on June 17, 1960. He is an
Academy Award-nominated American film and television actor. He has been seen in
the TV Show Wings, Lone Star State of Mind, George of the Jungle and Spiderman
3.
Killeen
Oveta Culp Hobby was born in Killeen, Texas on January 19, 1905 and died August
16, 1995. She was the first secretary of the Department of Health, Education and
Welfare, first commanding officer of the Women's Army Corps, and chairman of the
board of the Houston Post.
Kingston
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Audie Murphy was born in Kingston, Texas on June 20, 1924 and died on May 28, 1971. He is a US Soldier and Actor. The most decorated soldier of World War II, he won the Congressional Medal of Honor during the fighting in the Colmar Pocket, Germany. He has starred in films which include: Bad Boy, the film version of his autobiography To Hell and Back, The Red Badge of Courage, Night Passage, and The Unforgiven. He died in a plane crash in 1971 and was buried with full military honors in Arlington Cemetery. |
Klein
Lyle Lovett was born in Klein, Harris County, Texas on November 1, 1957. He is a
singer-songwriter. Attended Texas A&M.
Knox City
Kaye Adams was born in Knox City, Texas on April 9, 1941. She is a country
singer. Her songs include: Six Days A Waiting, Anymore, Trapped, Roll Out The
Red Carpet, Honky Tonk Heartache, and She Didn't Color Daddy. She spent her
teenage years in Vernon, Texas.
Kosse
Bob Wills was born in Kosse, Texas near March 6, 1905 and died on May 13, 1975.
He was a country musician, songwriter, and big band leader.
Kyle
Jack Dalton Creel was born in Kyle, Texas on April 23, 1916 and died on August
13, 2002. He was a former pitcher who for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1945.
Lake Dallas
Dusty Dvoracek was born in Lake Dallas, Texas on March 3, 1981. He is a
defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the NFL.
Lake Jackson
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was born in Lake Jackson, Texas on April 16, 1971 and
died on March 31, 1995), best known as Selena, she was a Mexican American
singer who has been called "the queen of Tejano music". Born in Lake Jackson.
Murdered at the age of 23 in Corpus Christi.
LaMarque
Dennis Bryan Cook was born in LaMarque, Texas on October 4, 1962. He is a former
relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants (1988-1989), Philadelphia Phillies
(1989-1990, 2001), Los Angeles Dodgers (1990-1991), Cleveland Indians
(1992-1993, 1995), Chicago White Sox (1994), Texas Rangers (1995-1996), Florida
Marlins (1997), New York Mets (1998-2001), and Anaheim Angels (2002).
Kay Bailey Hutchinson was born in LaMarque, Texas on July 22, 1943. She is the first woman to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate, first Republican since1875 to hold the senate seat previously occupied by Lloyd Bentsen, and first U.S. senator from Texas to come under criminal indictment (she was acquitted in 1994). She graduated from the University of Texas and UT Law School (1967). In college, she was a member of the cheerleading squad.
Lamesa
Barry Corbin was born in Lamesa, Texas on October 16, 1940. He is an actor with
over 100 credits in film and television, including the role of Coach “Whitey”
Durham in the CW hit One Tree Hill.
Lampasas
Bob Montgomery was born in Lampasas, Texas on May 12, 1937. He is a singer,
songwriter, and music producer/publisher. He was a songwriting partner and best
friend of Buddy Holly, performing together as the duo "Buddy and Bob" while
teenagers in high school.
Lancaster
Eugene (Gene) Moore, Sr. was born in Lancaster, Texas on November 9, 1885, and
died on August 31, 1938. He was a left handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates
(1909-1910) and Cincinnati Reds (1912). He is the father of right fielder Eugene
Moore, Jr.
Eugene (Gene) Moore, Jr. was born in Lancaster, Texas on August 26, 1909, and died on March 12, 1978. He was a right fielder for the Cincinnati Reds (1931), St. Louis Cardinals (1933-1935), Boston Bees (1936-1938, 1940), Brooklyn Dodgers (1939-1940), Boston Braves (1941), Washington Senators (1942-1943) and St. Louis Browns (1944-1945). He is the son of pitcher Eugene Moore, Sr.
Laredo
Alfredo Benavides was born in Laredo, Texas on April 7, 1966. He was an
infielder for
Cincinnati Reds (1991-1992), Colorado Rockies (1993), and Montreal Expos (1994). He was a member of the inaugural Colorado Rockies team.
LaRue
Carl Nettles Reynolds was born in La Rue, Texas on February 1, 1903, and died on
May 29, 1978. He was an outfielder in for the Chicago White Sox (1927-31),
Washington Senators (1932, 1936), St. Louis Browns (1933), Boston Red Sox
(1934-35) and Chicago Cubs (1937-39).
Leona
Albert Collins was born in Leona, Texas on October 1, 1932, and died on November
24, 1993. He was a blues guitarist, singer and musician.
Linden
Donald Alvin Buford was born in Linden, Texas February 2, 1937. He is a former
infielder/outfielder for the Chicago White Sox (1963-1967) and Baltimore Orioles
(1968-1972.)
Littlefield
Waylon Jennings was born in Littlefield, Texas on June 15, 1937 and died Feb 13,
2002. Country-rock singer and songwriter. He was originally a disc jockey,
played with Buddy Holly in the 1950s and as a sole performer in the 1960s. In
the 1970s he and Willie Nelson released Wanted! The Outlaws!, and it was the
first country album to sell a million copies. Waylon had success throughout the
1980s and 1990s, sometimes teamed with Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris
Kristofferson. He was also in movies which include Nashville Rebel and
MacKintosh and TJ, and he narrated the television series The Dukes of Hazzard.
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
Lisa Whelchel was born in Littlefield, Texas on May 29, 1963. She is an actress best known for her role in The Facts of Life as Blair Warner. She spent most her childhood in Fort Worth.
Live Oak
J. Frank Dobie was born in Live Oak, Texas on September 26, 1888 and died on
September 18, 1964. He was a folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best
known for many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural
Texas during the days of the open range. He was published in the Southwest
Review in 1919, when it was the Texas Review, and continued the association
throughout his life. He was also instrumental in the saving of the Texas
Longhorn breed of cattle from extinction.
Livingston
Margo Jones was born Margaret Virginia Jones on December 12, 1911 in Livingston,
Texas and died on July 26, 1955. She was an influential stage director.
Longview
Leondaus "Lee" Lacy was born in Longview, Texas on April 10, 1948. He was a
utility player for Los Angeles Dodgers (1972-1975, 1976-1978), Atlanta Braves
(1976), Pittsburgh Pirates (1979-1984), Baltimore Orioles (1985-1987).
Samuel Filmore (Sam) West was born in Longview, Texas on October 5, 1904, and died on November 23, 1985 in Lubbock, Texas. He was a center fielder for the Washington Senators (1927-1932, 1938-1941), St. Louis Browns (1933-1938) and Chicago White Sox.
Forest Whitaker was born in Longview, Texas on July 15, 1961. He is an actor,
producer, and director. He became the fourth African American to win an Academy
Award for Best Actor. He has been seen in The Last King of Scotland and a few
episodes of ER.
Lufkin
Bryan Gilmore was born in Lufkin, Texas on January 21, 1978. He is a wide
receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
Damieon Dante Hall was born in Lufkin, Texas on September 20, 1978. He is a kick/punt returner and wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams. He was a fifth round draft pick out of Texas A&M University.
James Edward "Pete" Runnels was born in Lufkin, Texas on January 28, 1928, and
died on May 20, 1991. He was an infielder for the Washington Senators (1951-57),
Boston Red Sox (1958-62) and Houston Colt .45s (1963-64).
Luling
Michael Dorn was born in Luling, Texas on December 9, 1952. He is an actor known
for his role as the Klingon Worf in multiple Star Trek shows and movies.
Lubbock
Jill Goodacre Connick was born in Lubbock, Texas on March 29, 1965. She is a
fashion model who appeared in the 1990s Victoria's Secret catalogs. She married
Harry Connick, Jr., in 1994.
Mac Davis was born Scott Davis in Lubbock, Texas on January 21, 1942. He is a country music singer and songwriter, who has enjoyed much pop music crossover success. He became one of the most successful country singers of the 1970s and 80s and also was an actor.
Butch Hancock was born in Lubbock, Texas on July 12, 1945. He is a country/folk
music recording artist and song writer. He is a member of The Flatlanders along
with Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
Buddy Holly was born Charles Hardin Holley in Lubbock, Texas on September 7,
1936, and died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959). Buddy Holly is considered
one of the most influential founding fathers of rock 'n roll. In 2004, he was
ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine at #13 on their list of the 100 Greatest
Artists of All Time. His music would influence not only many of his recording
contemporaries, but also the future direction of popular music, including The
Beatles.
Delbert McClinton was born in Lubbock, Texas on November 4, 1940. He is a blues
and country musician.
Gregory Brian Minton was born in Lubbock, Texas on July 29, 1951. He was a
0right-handed pitcher for the California Angels and San Francisco Giants.
Ryan Miller was born in Lubbock, Texas on November 21, 1972. He is the lead
singer of the band Guster.He was raised in Richardson, Texas.
Gregory Brian Minton was born in Lubbock, Texas on July 29, 1951. He was a 0right-handed pitcher for the California Angels and San Francisco Giants.
Donnie Ray Moore was born in Lubbock, Texas on February 13, 1954, and died on
July 18, 1989. He was a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1975, 1977-79), St.
Louis Cardinals (1980), Milwaukee Brewers (1981), Atlanta Braves (1982-84) and
California Angels (1985-88
Marshall
George Foreman born was born in Marshall, Texas on January 10, 1949. He is a
two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. He is also a successful businessman
and an ordained Christian minister who has his own church.
Mason
Frederick Benjamin Gipson was born near Mason, Texas on February 7, 1908, and
died on August 14, 1973. He was an author. He is best known for creating the
fictional dog Old Yeller, featured in a book and 1957 Disney movie.
McAllen
Catherine Harwicke was born in McAllen, Texas on October 21, 1955. She is a
production designer and film director. She is best known for directing the films
Thirteen and The Nativity Story.
Mesquite
Raymond Lee (Ray) Cunningham was born in Mesquite, Texas on January 17, 1905,
and died on July 30, 2005. He was a third baseman in for the St. Louis Cardinals
(1931-1932).
Mineola
Ima Hogg was born in Mineola, Texas, on July 10, 1882. She was a known
philanthropist and patron of the Arts, and was one of most respected women of
the twentieth century.
Midland
Kathy Baker was born in Midland, Texas on June 8, 1950. She is an Emmy and
Golden Globe Award winning American character actress.
Jeb Bush was born in Midland, Texas on February 11, 1953. He is a Republican, was the 43rd Governor of Florida, in the United States, as well as the first Republican to be re-elected to that office. He is the younger brother of President George W. Bush and the second son of President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush. Bush attended the University of Texas at Austin, and received a Bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies in 1973.
Laura Bush was born in Midland, Texas on November 4, 1946. She is the wife of
U.S. President George W. Bush and is thereby the First Lady of the United
States.
Woody Harrelson was born in Midland, Texas on July 23, 1961. His first job was
as an understudy in "Biloxi Blues" on Broadway, followed by a role in his first
feature film, Wildcats (1986), starring Goldie Hawn. Additional theater credits
include the Off-Broadway production of "The Boys Next Door". "Cheers" (1982)
marked his television debut, for which he was honored with the 1989-90 Emmy
Award for best supporting actor in a comedy series. His movies include: EdTV,
Cowboy Way, Natural Born Killers, and The Thin Red Line.
Michael August (Mike) Timlin was born in Midland, Texas on March 10, 1966. He
is a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
Mission
Lloyd Bentsen was born in Mission, Texas on February 11, 1921 and died on May
23, 2006. He served a Senator for four terms United States senator (1971 until
1993) from Texas.
Tom Landry was born in Mission, Texas on September 11, 1924 and died on February 20, 2000. He was a defensive back with the New York Giants and later became head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, where he stayed from 1960-1988. During his 29 seasons, the Cowboys won 18 division championships and appeared in five Super Bowls, winning two.
Missouri City
Billy Ray Brown was born in Missouri City, Texas on born April 5, 1963. He was a
professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1980s and 1990s, and is a
current sportscaster for ESPN on ABC. He won the 1982 NCAA Division I
Championship as a freshman at the University of Houston. He was also a member of
the 1984 and 1985 national championship teams, and was an All-American all four
years.
Mount Vernon
Joseph Don "Dandy Don" Meredith was born in Mount Vernon, Texas April 10, 1938.
He was a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, football commentator, and
entertainer.
Monahans
Guy Clark was born in Monahans, Texas on November 6, 1941. He is a country
songwriter and performer. He is married to songwriter and artist Susanna Clark.
Kathy Whitworth was born in Monahans, Texas on September 27, 1939. She is a professional golfer. She has won 88 LPGA Tour tournaments, more than anyone else has won on either the LPGA Tour or the PGA Tour. In 1981 she became the first woman to reach career earnings of $1 million on the LPGA Tour.
Muleshoe
Lee Horsley was born in Muleshoe, Texas on May 15, 1955. He is an actor. His TV
shows include Nero Wolfe, Matt Houston, and Guns of Paradise.
Nacogdoches
Darrell G. Brandon was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on July 8, 1940. He was a
pitcher, and played for the Boston Red Sox (1966-1968), Seattle Pilots (1969),
Minnesota Twins (1969) and Philadelphia Phillies (1971-1973).
Naples
Randolph Edward Moore was born in Naples, Texas on June 21, 1906, and died on
June 12, 1992. He was an Outfielder for the Chicago White Sox (1927-28), Boston
Braves (1930-35), Brooklyn Dodgers (1936-37) and St. Louis Cardinals (1937).
Orange
David Bruce Aven was born in Orange, Texas on March 4, 1972. He is a former
outfielder, who played for the Cleveland Indians (1997, 2002), Florida Marlins
(1999), Pittsburgh Pirates (2000), and Los Angeles Dodgers (2000-2001).
Marcia Ball was born in Orange, Texas on March 20, 1949. She is a blues singer and pianist.
John Hollis Patterson was born in Orange, Texas on January 30, 1978. He is a
starting pitcher currently with the Washington Nationals.
Oail Andrew "Bum" Phillips was born in Nederland or Orange, Texas on September
29, 1923. He was an assistant coach at Texas A&M University (under Paul "Bear"
Bryant), the University of Houston (for Bill Yeoman), Southern Methodist
University (for Hayden Fry), the University of Texas at El Paso, and Oklahoma
State University. He was a defensive assistant coach for the San Diego Chargers,
and later was taken by the head coach of the Chargers—Gillman, when he became
head coach of the Houston Oilers, and he was his defensive coordinator. He
eventually back the Oilers head coach in 1975. From 1981 through 1985, he was
the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
Wade Phillips, the son of Bum Phillips was born in Orange, Texas on June 21,
1947. He is now the current head coach for the National Football League's Dallas
Cowboys. He is also a former head coach of the New Orleans Saints, the Denver
Broncos, the Buffalo Bills, where he was 29-21, and the Atlanta Falcons. He
served has defensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers for the last three
seasons.
Ovilla
Boxcar Willie was born Lecil Travis Martin near Ovilla, Texas on September 1,
1931 and died on April 12, 1999. He was a "hobo music" singer.
Panola County
Tex Ritter born Woodard Maurice Ritter in Panola County Texas on January 12,
1905, and died in Nashville, Tennessee on January 2, 1974. He became one of the
best-known singing cowboys in western movies. Tex's youngest son, John Ritter,
became a popular TV star in the '70s and '80s.
Pasadena
Christopher Keith Sampson was born in Pasadena, Texas on May 23, 1978. He is a
pitcher for the Houston Astros.
Pearsall
Arthur Eugene (Gene) Bailey was born in Pearsall, Texas on November 25, 1893,
and died on November 14, 1973. He was a backup outfielder for the Philadelphia
Athletics (1917), Boston Braves (1919-1920), Boston Red Sox (1920) and Brooklyn
Dodgers (1923-1924).
Peaster
Robert E. Howard was born in Peaster, Texas on January 22, 1906 and died on June
11, 1936. He was a writer of fantasy, horror, historical adventure, boxing,
western, and detective fiction. He is best known for creating Conan the
Barbarian.
Perryville
Ray Price was born in Perryville, Texas on January 12, 1926. He is a country and
western singer/songwriter/guitarist. Some of his more famous songs include
Release Me, Crazy Arms, Heartaches By the Number, City Lights, My Shoes Keep
Walking Back To You, For The Good Times, I Won't Mention It Again, The Best
Thing That Ever Happened To Me, and Danny Boy. He was elected to the Country
Music Hall of Fame in 1996.
Plainview
Jimmy Dean was born in Plainview, Texas on August 10, 1928. He is a country
music singer, actor, and businessman. Mostly known as being the founder of his
food company.
Plano
Lance Armstrong was born Lance Edward Gunderson in Plano, Texas on September 18,
1971. He is a retired professional road racing cyclist. He won the Tour de
France seven consecutive times, from 1999 to 2005.
Quindon Tarver was born in Plano, Texas on August 4, 1982. He is a singer. He is best known for his cover of Prince’s, When Doves Cry, for the film Romeo and Juliet in 1997.
Jordan Arthur Tata was born in Plano, Texas on September 20, 1981. He is a
relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
Port Arthur
Francis Xavier Hernandez was born in Port Arthur on August 16, 1965. He was a
pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays (1989), Houston Astros (1990-1993, 1996), New
York Yankees (1994), Cincinnati Reds (1995-1996), Texas Rangers (1997-1998).
James William Johnson was born in Port Arthur, Texas on born August 14, 1943) is
a football coach and broadcaster. He was the first football coach whose teams
won both a NCAA Division 1A National Championship and a Super Bowl.
Janis Joplin was born in Port Arthur, Texas on January 19, 1943. She is a rock
legend and was known for her powerful, blues-inspired vocals. After a long
struggle with drugs, Janis Joplin died from a heroin overdose on October 4,
1970. Her album, Pearl, was released the next year and featured songs like “Me
and Bobby McGee” and “Mercedes Benz.”.
Mary Kay Place was born in Port Arthur, Texas on September 23, 1947. She is an
actress and singer. Her movies include: HouseSitter, Ghostbusters II, Sophie's
Choice, Private Benjamin, The Big Chill, Captain Ron, The Rainmaker, Being John
Malkovich, Girl, Interrupted, and Sweet Home Alabama.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias was born Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias in Port Arthur, Texas on June 26, 1911. She is considered to be perhaps the greatest all-around female athlete of all time. She achieved outstanding success in golf, basketball and track and field.
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George Strait was born in Poteet, Texas on May 18, 1952. George Strait is one of country music’s most popular contemporary singers his albums include Strait From the Heart, Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind, Something Special, Ocean Front Property, and Beyond the Blue Neon, all of which reached #1 on the charts and were certified platinum or multi-platinum. In 1992, George Strait starred in the movie Pure Country, and recorded several songs for the soundtrack, which included—“ I Cross My Heart,” “Heartland,” "Where the Sidewalk Ends, “ and "The King of Broken Hearts." Other noteworthy albums, include Blue Clear Sky, Carrying Your Love With Me, and One Step At a Time. |
Princeton
Dave Williams was born in Princeton, Texas on February 29, 1972 and died on
August 14, 2002. He was the singer for the band Drowning Pool.
Quitman
Sissy Spacek was born Mary Elizabeth Spacek in Quitman, Texas on December 25,
1949 in Quitman, Texas. She has been in movies which include: Carrie, Three
Women, Heart Beat, and Coal Miner’s Daughter. Actor Rip Torn is her first
cousin.
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Nolan Ryan was born in Refugio, Texas on January 31, 1947 He is baseball's all-time leader in strikeouts with over 5000, he won over 300 games and pitched a record seven no-hitters in his record 28 major league seasons (1966–93) with the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. |
Richmond
Patrick Paul Zachry was born in Richmond, Texas on April 24, 1952. He was a
pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and
Philadelphia Phillies.
Rio Hondo
Roberto Garza was born in Rio Hondo on March 26, 1979. He is a guard for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. He was originally selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the fourth pick of the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Roanoke
John Byron Nelson, Jr. was born in Roanoke, Texas on February 4, 1912 and died
on September 26, 2006. He was a PGA Tour golfer between 1935 and 1946. He won
many tournaments, but he is mostly remembered for having won 11 consecutive
tournaments and 18 total tournaments in 1945. He was only 34 when he retired to
be a rancher, later he become a commentator and was the first golfer to have a
PGA Tour Event named after him—The EDS Byron Nelson Championship.
Robstown
Michael Vela González was born in Robstown, Texas on May 23, 1978. He is a
relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. He has also player for the Pittsburgh
Pirates.
Michael Brooks Kieschnick was born in Robstown, Texas on June 6, 1972. He is a relief pitcher, outfielder, and pinch hitter for the Milwaukee Brewers. He has also played for the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and Colorado Rockies.
Rogers
Alvin Ailey was born in Rogers, Texas on January 5, 1931 and died in New York
December 1, 1989, of blood dyscrasia. He was a dancer and choreographer.
Rosebud
LaDaimian Tomlinson was born in Rosebud, Texas on June 23, 1979. He is a Running
Back for the San Diego Chargers. He attended Texas Christian University.
Rowena
Bonnie Parker was born in Rowena, Texas in 1911, and died in 1934. She and Clyde
Barrows’s gang were bank robbers and responsible for numerous murders. They
continued to rob and murder until they were betrayed by a friend and shot dead
at a police road-block in Louisiana.
Rusk
James Stephen "Jim" Hogg was born near Rusk, Texas on March 24, 1851 and died on
March 3, 1906. He was a Texas lawyer and statesman, and the first native to
become Governor of Texas.
Donald Chris James was born in Rusk, Texas on October 4, 1962. He was a first baseman, third baseman, outfielder and designated hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox.
Sabinal
Johnny Rodriguez was born in Sabinal, Texas on December 10, 1951. He is a
country music star.
Sabine Pass
Jiles Perry (J.P.) Richardson, Jr. was born in Sabine Pass, Texas on October
24, 1930, and died in a plane crash alongside Buddy Holly and Richie Valens on
February 3, 1959. He was called JP by friends but commonly known as The Big
Bopper. He is best known for his hit song Chantilly Lace.
Salado
James Edward "Pa" Ferguson was born near Salado, Texas on August 31, 1871 and
died on September 21, 1944. In 1914, Ferguson was elected Governor of Texas
running as an anti-prohibitionist Democrat. He served in this position from
January 19, 1915 to August 25, 1917. After being re-elected in 1916, Ferguson
vetoed the appropriations for the University of Texas due to its refusal to
remove members of their faculty which he found to be objectionable. This move
spurred the drive to impeach Ferguson. Ferguson was indicted on nine charges in
July 1917.
San Angelo
Paula DeAnda was born in San
Angelo, Texas on November 3, 1989. She is a pop singer. She currently resides in
Corpus Christi, Texas.
Los Lonely Boys are a Grammy-winning musical group from San Angelo, Texas. Band members are Henry Garza, Jojo Garza, and Ringo Garza.
Gregory Alan Maddux was born in San Angelo, Texas on April 14, 1966, He is a
pitcher for the San Diego Padres. He is one of only nine pitchers in Major
League history to achieve 300 career wins and 3000 strikeouts.
San Antonio
Kevin Alejandro was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 7, 1976. He is an
actor, and has appeared in such shows as Ugly Betty, Sleeper Cell, Drive, and
The Young and the Restless.
Mathew Daniel Batts was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 16, 1921. He is a former catcher. He played for the Boston Red Sox (1947-1951), St. Louis Browns (1951), Detroit Tigers (1952-1954), Chicago White Sox (1954) and Cincinnati Redlegs (1955-1956).
Wilbur Gary Bell was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 17, 1936. He is a
former relief and starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (1958-1967), Boston
Red Sox (1967-1968), the Seattle Pilots (who later became the Brewers) (1969),
and the Chicago White Sox (1969).
Carol Burnett was born in San Antonio, Texas
on April 26, 1933. She was a comedian, actress, singer, dancer, and TV, movie,
and musical theatre star. She was a regular on the CBS variety show The Gary
Moore Show, and also had her own show The Carol Burnett Show. Burnett's feature
films include Pete 'n
Tillie, Annie, and the TV movie Friendly Fire.
Joan Crawford was born Lucille Fay LeSeur in
San Antonio, Texas, on March 23, 1906. She is an actress, and possibly best
known for the book her adopted daughter wrote “Mommie Dearest.”
Christopher Cross was born Christopher
Geppert in San Antonio on May 3, 1951. He is an Oscar, Golden Globe and
five-time Grammy winning, American singer-songwriter
Scott Allen Dunn was born in San Antonio on May 23, 1978. He is a pitcher for
the Oakland Athletics.
Ferris Roy Fain was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 29, 1921, and died on
October 18, 2001). He was a first basemen for the Philadelphia Athletics
(1947-1952), Chicago White Sox (1953-1954), and the Detroit Tigers (1955) and
Cleveland Indians(1955).
Pat Green was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 5, 1972. He is a country
singer/songwriter. He was raised in Waco.
Gerald Wayne Grote was born in San Antonio,
Texas on October 6, 1942. He is a former catcher for the Houston Colt .45s, New
York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and Kansas City Royals between 1963 and 1981.
Holly Hallstrom was born in San Antonio,
Texas on August 24, 1952. She was one of "Barker's Beauties" on the game show
The Price Is Right, from 1977–1995. She was best known for having mishaps with
prizes and various set pieces.
Daniel William Heep was born in San Antonio,
Texas on July 3, 1957. He was an outfielder for the Houston Astros (1979-1982),
New York Mets (1983-1986), Los Angeles Dodgers (1987-1988), Boston Red Sox
(1989-1990), and Atlanta Braves (1991).
Joel Edward Horlen was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 14, 1937. He was a
pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1961-1971) and the Oakland Athletics (1972).
Danny Lynn Jackson was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 5, 1962. He was a
pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh
Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres.
Flaco Jiménez was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 11, 1939) is a Tejano
music legend.
Clifford Johnson, Jr. was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 22, 1947. He was a
catcher/designated hitter for the Houston Astros (1972-1977), New York Yankees
(1977-1979), Cleveland Indians (1979-1980), Chicago Cubs (1980), Oakland
Athletics (1981-82), Toronto Blue Jays (1983-84, 1985-1986) and Texas Rangers
(1985).
Logan French Kensing was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 3, 1982. He is a
pitcher for the Florida Marlins. He is attended Texas A&M University.
Ryan David Langerhans was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 20, 1980. He is
a right-fielder for the Washington Nationals (the former Montreal Expos).
Boone Logan was born in San Antonio, Texas August 13, 1984. He is a left-handed
relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. He grew up in Helotes, Texas.
August "Augie" Meyers was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 31, 1940. He is a
musician. He is best known as keyboard-player with the Sir Douglas Quintet and
the Texas Tornados.
Oliver Laurence North was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 7, 1943. He is
most well known for his involvement in the Iran-Contra Affair. Currently, he is
an American conservative political commentator, host of "War Stories with Oliver
North" on Fox News Channel.
Jared Padalecki was born in San Antonio on July 19, 1982. He is an actor. He is
best known for his roles in the hit CW shows Gilmore Girls and Supernatural and
the movies New York Minute, Flight of the Phoenix, and House of Wax.
Chris Pérez was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 14 1970. He is a
Grammy-winning guitarist. He was married to Selena.
James Roday was born James Rodríguez in San
Antonio on April 4, 1976. He is an actor. He is currently starring in the role
of Shawn Spencer in the USA Network television series Psych.
Kyle Rote was born in San Antonio on October
27, 1928 and died on August 15, 2002. He was a football player and sports
announcer. He played for eleven nearly years, and nearly that entire time with
the New York Giants
Robert Rodriguez was born in San Antonio on
June 20, 1968. He is a Mexican-American writer and film director. Rodriguez
shoots and produces many of his films in Texas and Mexico.
Douglas Wayne Sahm was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 6, 1941 and died
on November 18, 1999. He was a musician. He was a child prodigy in country
music, but became a significant figure in blues, rock and other genres.
Charles Wayne Sexton was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 11, 1968. He is a
guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known as the guitarist for Bob Dylan's
backing band from 1999 to 2002.
Louis Whitley Strieber was born in San Antonio on June 13, 1945. He is a writer
best known for his horror novels. Along with co-author Art Bell, he also
inspired the movie, The Day After Tomorrow.
Henry Thomas was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 9, 1971. He is an
actor, and a musician. He is best known as Elliot in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Arthur Carter Whitney was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 2, 1905, and
died on September 1, 1987. He was a Third Baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies
(1928-33 and 1936-39) and Boston Braves/Boston Bees (1933-36).
San Benito
Freddy Fender was born in San Benito, Texas on June 4, 1937 and died on October
14, 2006. Freddy was a Tejano, country, and rock and roll musician, known for
his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas
Tornados.
Kevin Garrett was born in San Benito, Texas on July 29, 1980. He is a player with the Carolina Panthers.
San Marcos
Lynda Day George was born in San Marcos, Texas on December 11, 1944. She was a
television actress. She was married to actor Christopher George of the TV Show
the Rat Patrol
San Saba
Heywood Lane Edwards was born in San Saba, Texas on November 9, 1905, and died
on October 31, 1941. He was an officer in the United States Navy, and was one of
the first American casualties of World War II, more than a month before the
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Tommy Lee Jones was born in San Saba, Texas on September 15, 1946. Academy award winning actor whose movies include Under Siege, The Fugitive, Natural Born Killers, The Client, and Blown Away, Heaven and Earth, Blue Sky, Cobb, in which he played the brutal, unsympathetic baseball legend Ty Cobb, Batman Forever, Men In Black, Volcano, the animated Small Soldiers, a Fugitive sequel, U.S. Marshals, and Man of the House. Tommy Lee Jones is an eighth generation Texan and owns a 3,000 acre ranch in his birthplace of San Saba.
Saratoga
George Jones was born in Saratoga, Texas on September 12, 1931. He is a country
music artist known for his distinctive voice and lyrics that evoke raw emotions.
He has had more songs than any other singer on the country charts – 167 as of
November, 2005. He has also had the most Top 40 Hits – 143 – and is second to
Eddy Arnold with the most Top 10 Hits – 78.
Seagoville
Chill Wills was born in Seagoville, Texas on July 18, 1903, and died on December
15, 1978. He was a movie actor and singer in the Avalon Boys Quartet.
Sealy
Eric Dickerson was born in Sealy, Texas on September 2, 1960. He is a former
professional running back for the Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Los
Angeles Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons.
Seguin
Nanci Griffith was born in Seguin, Texas on July 6, 1953. She is singer,
guitarist and songwriter based in Austin, Texas.
Frederick Joseph Patek was born in Seguin, Texas on October 9, 1944. He was played shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, and California Angels.
Janice Woods Windle was born in Seguin, Texas. She is an author, best known for
the novels True Women and Hill Country, which are based on her ancestors.
Seminole
Larry Gatlin was born in Seminole, Texas on May 2, 1948 in Seminole, Texas. He
is a Country Music singer best known for his string of country hits in the 1970s
and 80s. In 1979, he teamed up with his brothers to create Larry Gatlin and the
Gatlin Brothers. Larry Gatlin had his greatest success with his brothers in this
band.
Tanya Tucker was born in Seminole, Texas on October 10, 1958. She is a country music singer. She may be best remembered for her song Delta Dawn. She was only 13 at the time of it’s release.
Shiner
Carroll William Sembera was born in Shiner, Texas on July 26, 1941, and died on
June 15, 2005. He was a relief pitcher for the Houston Astros (1965-1967) and
Montreal Expos (1969-1970).
Snyder
Powers Allen Boothe was born in Snyder, Texas on June 1, 1948. He is a
television and film actor. He is known for his Emmy-winning 1980 portrayal of
Jim Jones.
Spring
Joshua Patrick (Josh) Beckett was in Spring, Texas on May 15, 1980. He is a
starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
Stonewall
Lyndon B. Johnson was born near Stonewall, Texas on August 27, 1908 and died on
January 22, 1973. He was a US statesman and the 36th president (1963–9).
Sulpher Springs
Kaci Deanne Brown was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on July 7, 1988. She is a
pop/R&B singer.
Terrell
Jamie Foxx was born Eric Marlon Bishop in Terrell, Texas on December 13, 1967.
He is an actor, R&B singer, pianist, and comedian. Foxx won the 2004 Academy
Award for Best Actor for his performance in Ray, making him the third
African-American in history to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Telico
Clyde Barrow was born in Telico, Texas in 1909, and died in 1934. He and Bonnie
Parker’s gang were bank robbers and were responsible for numerous murders. They
continued to rob and murder until they were betrayed by a friend and shot dead
at a police road-block in Louisiana.
Temple
Sammy Baugh was born in Temple, Texas on March 17, 1914. He has been referred to
as the first outstanding professional football quarterback. Played for the
Washington Red Skins. He led the NFL in passing six times, punting average four
times, and interceptions once. He is the only player to lead the league in an
offensive, defensive, and special teams category. Sammy Baugh and Sid Luckman of
the Bears are the only two early NFL quarterbacks for which the present-day NFL
passer rating can be applied. Baugh starred in several movies, including "King
of the Texas Rangers". Baugh is the last living charter member of the Pro
Football Hall of Fame. Also the Redskins retired his jersey number, #33.
Brian Floca was born in Temple, Texas. He is an author and illustrator of children's books. He is best known for illustrating children’s author Avi.
Flyleaf is a Christian Alternative Rock band from the Temple/Belton, Texas area.
Members are lead vocalist Lacey Nicole Mosley (born September 4, 1981), drummer
James Austin Culpepper, Jared Christopher Hartmann (born October 27, 1985) –
guitarist, Sameer Samuel Bhattacharya (born August 31, 1984).- guitarist, and
Pat Seals – October 25, 1983 – bassists. Songs include: I’m So Sick, Fully
Alive, All Around Me.
Steven Fromholz was in Temple, Texas on June 8, 1945. He is an entertainer,
known mostly as a singer and songwriter.
Rip Torn was born Elmore Rual Torn in Temple, Texas on February 6, 1931. He is
an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy award winning television and film actor.
Attend both Texas A&M and University of Texas.
Texarkana
Joshua Logan was born in Texarkana, Texas on October 5, 1908 and died on July 12, 1988. He was a stage and film director and writer.
Craig Keystone Monroe was born in Texarkana, Texas on February 27, 1977. He is a left fielder for the Detroit Tigers.
H. Ross Perot was born in Texarkana, Texas
on June 27, 1930. He is a Dallas computer billionaire, philanthropist, and
independent (Reform Party) candidate for U.S. president in 1992 and 1996.
Texas City
Andrew Earl Hassler was born in Texas City,
Texas on October 18, 1951.He was a Pitcher for the California Angels (1971,
1973-76, 1980-83), Kansas City Royals (1976-78), Boston Red Sox (1978-79), New
York Mets (1979), Pittsburgh Pirates (1980) and St. Louis Cardinals (1984-85).
Thurber
John Lucadello was born in Thurber, Texas on February 22, 1919, and died on
October 30, 2001. He was a second baseman for the St. Louis Browns (1938-41 and
1946) and New York Yankees (1947). He helped the Yankees win the 1947 World
Series.
Throckmorton
Bob Lilly was born in Throckmorton, Texas on July 26, 1939. He is a former star
defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys (1961-1974). In 1999, he was ranked
number 10 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players, the
highest-ranking defensive lineman and the highest-ranking Cowboy.
Tioga
Gene Autry was born in Tioga, Texas on September 29, 1907, and died on September
2, 1998; he was 91 years old. Best known as the "Singing Cowboy," He was popular
on the radio in the early 1930s and performed regularly at the W.L.S. National
Barn Dance in Chicago, the oldest of the radio barn dances. Starred in films:
The Phantom Empie, Tumbling Tumbleweeds, The Singing Cowboy, Rhythm of the
Saddle, Sioux City Sue, and The Strawberry Roan. He is the only entertainer who
boasted five stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fame for his work in motion pictures,
radio, music recording, television, and live theater.
Tomball
Clayton Allen Hensley was born in Tomball, Texas on August 31, 1979. He is a
starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres.
Troup
Claude William Cooper was born in Troup, Texas on April 1, 1892, and died on
January 21, 1974 in Plainview, Texas. He was an outfielder for the New York
Giants (1913), Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1914 – 1915), and the Philadelphia Phillies
(1916 – 1917).
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Earl Campbell was born in Tyler, Texas on March 29, 1955. He attended and played football at the University of Texas, and was the 1977 Heisman Trophy Winner after leading in rushing and scoring. He was then the National Football League's leading rusher for three straight years (1978–80). He played for the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints. |
Timothy C. Crowder was born in Tyler, Texas
on June 30, 1985. He is currently a defensive end for the Denver Broncos.
Arthur "Dooley" Wilson was born in Tyler, Texas on April 3, 1886 and died on
May 30, 1953. He was an African American actor and singer. He is most famous for
playing "Sam" in the 1942 film Casablanca.
Gary Wiseman was born in Tyler, Texas on January 6, 1979. He is a member of the
punk rock band Bowling For Soup.
Uvalde
Dale Evans was born Frances Octavia Smith in Uvalde, Texas on October 31, 1912
and died on February 7, 2001. She was a writer, movie star, and
singer-songwriter. She was the wife of singing cowboy Roy Rogers.
Matthew David McConaughey was in Uvalde, Texas on November 4, 1969. He is an actor Actor. His films include The Wedding Planner, Sahara (2005), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Failure to Launch, Dazed and Confused, EdTV, and We Are Marshall.
Vernon
Roy Orbison was born in Vernon, Texas on April 23, 1936 in Vernon, Texas, and
died of a heart attack on December 6, 1988.. He is a singer and songwriter. His
songs include Only the Lonely, Blue Angel, Running Scared, Blue Bayou, It's
Over, and Pretty Woman.
Weldon Leo "Jack" Teagarden was born in Vernon, Texas on August 20, 1905 and died on January 15, 1964 He was an influential jazz trombonist and vocalist.
Victoria
Douglas Dean Drabek was born in Victoria, Texas on July 25, 1962. He was a
pitcher for the New York Yankees (1986), Pittsburgh Pirates (1987-1992),
Houston Astros (1993-1996), Chicago White Sox (1997), and Baltimore Orioles
(1998).
Ronald Edwin Gant was born in Victoria, Texas on March 2, 1965. He is a former outfielder and second baseman for the Atlanta Braves (1987-1993), Cincinnati Reds (1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996-1998), Philadelphia Phillies (1999-2000), Anaheim Angels (2000), Colorado Rockies (2001), Oakland Athletics (2001), San Diego Padres (2002), and the Athletics (2003).
Waco
Lance Berkman was born in Waco, Texas on February 10, 1976. He is a first
baseman/right fielder for the Houston Astros.
Sandra Brown was born in Waco, Texas in 1948. She is a bestselling author of romantic novels and thriller suspense novels. She has also published works under the pen names of Rachel Ryan, Laura Jordan and Erin St. Claire.
Joseph Chester "Boob" Fowler was born in Waco, Texas on November 11, 1900, and
died on October 8, 1988. He was a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds (1923-1925)
and Boston Red Sox (1926).
Melton Andrew "Andy" Hawkins was born in Waco, Texas on January 21. He is a
former pitcher for San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, and Oakland Athletics. He
is currently the pitching coach for the Oklahoma Red Hawks. He is the only San
Diego Padres pitcher to ever win a world series game.
Jennifer Love Hewitt was born in Waco Texas on February 21, 1979. She has been
in numerous movies which include: I Know What You Did Last Summer, I Still Know
What You Did Last Summer, Heartbreakers, Can’t Hardly Wait, and as Audrey
Hepburn in the TV movie The Audrey Hepburn Story. She has also been in several
TV series Party of Five and currenty The Ghost Whisperer.
Alvin Neill Jackson was born in Waco, Texas on December 25, 1935. He was a
pitcher for the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinnati Reds. His 43
wins with the New York Mets were the franchise record until Tom Seaver eased
past the mark in 1969.
Leon Jaworski was born in Waco, Texas on September 19, 1905 and died on December
9, 1982. Jaworski was the Special Prosecutor during the Watergate Scandal.
Rudy Karl Law was born in Waco, Texas on October 7, 1956. He was an outfielder
for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1978, 1980), Chicago White Sox (1982-1985), and
Kansas City Royals (1986).
Steve Martin was born in Waco, Texas on August 14, 1945. He is a comedian,
writer, producer, actor, musician and composer. Seen in Saturday Night Live, and
movies such as Father of the Bride Part One and Two, A Simple Twist of Fate,
Sergeant Bilko, Roxanne, The Three Amigos, Cheaper By The Dozen 1 and 2, The
Pink Panther, and many more.
Bill Payne was born in Waco, Texas on March 12, 1949. He is one of the founding
members of the rock band Little Feat.
Ashlee Simpson was born in Waco, Texas on October 3, 1984. She is a pop
singer–songwriter and actress, and sister of pop singer Jessica Simpson. Had a
recurring role on 7th Heaven.
Hank Thompson was born in Waco, Texas on September 3, 1925. He is a country
music entertainer whose career has spanned seven decades and who has sold over
60 million records worldwide.
Waxahachie
Roy Charles Easterwood was born in Waxahachie, Texas on January 12, 1915, and
died on August 24, 1984. He was a catcher who for the Chicago Cubs (1944).
Weatherford
Harry Warren (Rip) Collins was born in Weatherford, Texas on February 26, 1896,
and died on May 27, 1968. He was a starting pitcher for the New York Yankees
(1920-21), Boston Red Sox (1922), Detroit Tigers (1923-27) and St. Louis Browns
(1929-31).
Shirley Cothran is from Weatherford, Texas. She was the 1975 winner of the Miss America pageant. Cothran used the scholarship money from the contest to get her Ph.D. in Education. She currently tours as a motivational speaker.
Mary Martin was born in Weatherford, Texas
on December 11, 1913, and died on November 3, 1990. She is an actress and
possibly best known for her role as Peter Pan in the 1960s rendition of the
film. She is the mother of actor Larry Hagman.
Weimar
Jeff Kubenka was born in Weimer, Texas on August 24, 1974. He was a pitcher for
the Los Angeles Dodgers.
West
Clifford Paul Bartosh was in West, Texas on September 5, 1979. He is a relief
pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs (2005) and the Cleveland Indians (2004).
Scott Eric Podsednik was born in West, Texas on March 18, 1976. He is an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox.
Wharton
Horton Foote was born in Wharton, Texas on March 14, 1916. He is a two-time
Academy Award, one-time Pulitzer Prize, Emmy Award-winning, and Tony
Award-nominated author and playwright. His most well-known work is his
screenplay for To Kill a Mockingbird.
Dan Rather was born in Wharton, Texas on October 31, 1931. He attended Sam Houston State Teachers College. He is a news anchor. After covering Hurricane Carla for Houston in 1961, the network impressed, made him a national correspondent. He report on JFK’s assassination, Vietnam, and Watergate. He helped make 60’s Minutes the nation’s high rated, and 1981 he took over as the CBS Evening News anchor.
Billy Waddy was born in Wharton, Texas on
February 19, 1954. He is a former wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams and
Minnesota Vikings.
Wheeler
Alan Bean was born in Wheeler, Texas on March 15, 1932. He is a former NASA
Astronaut and the fourth man to walk on the moon. He received a bachelor of
science degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Texas at
Austin in 1955.
Wichita Falls
Bowling For Soup is a pop punk band originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas
and is now based in Denton, Texas. Members include Jarret Reddick, Erik
Chandler, Gary Wiseman, and Chris Burney. Songs include: 1985, Girl All the Bad
Guys Want, Punk Rock 101, and Ohio (Come Back to Texas).
Larry McMutry was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on June 3, 1936. He is a novelist, screenwriter, and essayist. He is best known for writing the novel Lonesome Dove. He earned degrees from North Texas State University (B.A. 1958) and Rice University (M.A. 1960).
Tommy Tune was born in Witchita Falls, Texas on February 28, 1939. He is an
award-winning actor, dancer, singer, director, producer, and choreographer. He
attended Lamar High School in Houston.
Sebern Chase Wright was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on February 8, 1983. He is
a pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Wichita County
Chris Burney was born in Wichita County, Texas on May 25, 1969. He is a member
of the punk rock band Bowling for soup.
Jay McGraw was born in Wichita County, Texas on September 12, 1979. He is the son of “Dr. Phil” and Robin McGraw. He has written several books aimed at young people and has appeared on the TV show. Jay earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University and is a graduate of the University of Texas, where he received a B.S. in psychology.
Winters
Roger Hornsby was born in Winters, Texas on April 27, 1896 and died on January
5, 1963 He had a career in baseball for twenty-three years (1915-37). He was a
second baseman and played mostly with the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs.
His has a lifetime batting average of •358, the second highest in major league
history. Three times he batted over •400 in a season, his 1924 average of •424
being the highest ever in modern major league baseball. He also managed the
Cardinals, Cubs, Boston Braves, and St Louis Browns between 1925 and 1953. He
was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in 1942.
Yoakum
Nina Eloise Whittington Vance was born in Yoakum, Texas in 1914 and died in
1980. She was the founder and first artistic director of the Alley Theatre in
Houston, Texas.
Ryan Scott Wagner was born in Yoakum, Texas
on July 15, 1982. He is a relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals.
Yorktown
Harlon Block was born in Yorktown, Texas on November 6, 1924, and died at Iwo Jima on March 1, 1945. He was a US Marine during World War II. He was one of six men photographed in raising the US flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Unknown
Christinane Crane "Christy" Fichtner was born on October 28, 1962 in Texas. She
was Miss Texas USA 1986, was crowned Miss USA in the national pageant that same
year. First runner up was Halle Berry.
Katherine Sutcliffe was born in Texas in 1952. She is a best-selling author of romance novels.
