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US Famous People
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Which famous people have lived in your state?
People listed are almost always native to the state. We do (on occasion) include those that have
either lived within a state for most of their adult life, or have made a significant
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Texas Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
 Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Texas. Many famous people of Texas have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Texas. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Texas famous Americans have all made Texas their home. This list includes Texas historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Texas who have influenced the lives of others.
- (1915 -2001) Cosmetics entrepreneur and founder of Mary Kay cosmetics; born in Hot Wells.
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(1793 - 1836) Founding father of Texas and namesake of the state's capital.
- (1909 - 1934) Outlaw and partner in crime with Bonnie Parker; born in Teleco.
- (1933 - ) Comedian and actress of "The Carol Burnett Show"; born in San Antonio.
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(1946 - ) 43rd US President; grew up in Midland and Houston.
- (1890 - 1969) The 34th US President (1953-1961); born in Denison.
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(1936 - 1959) Musician, considered one of the fathers of rock 'n roll; born in Lubbock.
- (1908 - 1973) The 36th US President (1963-1969); born in Stonewall.
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(1933 - ) Country music singer and songwriter; born in Abbott.
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(1936 - 1988) Singer; born in Vernon.
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Selena Perez (1971 - 1995) Famous Latin singer; born in Texarkana.
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(1930 - ) Dallas computer billionaire, philanthropist, and independent (Reform Party) candidate for US president in 1992 and 1996; born in Texarkana.
- (1931 - ) TV newscaster and host of CBS Evening News; born in Wharton.
- (1947 - ) Baseball pitcher who pitched seven no-hitters; born in Refugio.
- (1930 - ) US Supreme Court justice; born in El Paso.
More Famous People of
Texas
- Red Adair fireman oil well fires, Houston
- Alvin Ailey choreographer, Rogers
- Gene Autry singer, actor, Tioga
- Kathy Baker actress, Midland
- Cyd Charisse actress, dancer, Amarillo
- Henry Cisneros politician, San Antonio
- Denton A. Cooley heart surgeon, Houston
- Joan Crawford actress, San Antonio
- Robert Dennard inventor, Terrell
- A. J. Foyt auto racer, Houston
- Larry Hagman actor, Fort Worth
- Ben Hogan golfer, Dublin
- Howard Hughes industrialist, film producer, Houston
- Jack Johnson boxer, Galveston
- Michael Johnson olympic sports, Dallas
- George Jones singer, Saratoga
- Janis Joplin blues singer, Port Arthur
- Tommy Lee Jones actor, San Saba
- Trini Lopez singer, Dallas
- Mary Martin singer, actress, Weatherford
- Roger Miller singer, songwriter, Fort Worth
- Spanky McFarland actor, Fort Worth
- Audie Murphy actor, war hero, Kingston
- Chester Nimitz admiral, Fredricksburg
- Sandra Day O'Connor jurist, El Paso
- Buck Owens singer, Sherman
- Bonnie Parker outlaw, Rowena
- Katherine Anne Porter author, Indian Creek
- Wiley Post aviator, Grand Saline
- Robert Rauschenberg painter, Port Arthur
- Tex Ritter singer, Murval
- Eugene Wesley Gene Roddenberry screenwriter, El Paso
- Tabitha Soren TV journalist, San Antonio
- Rip Torn actor, director, Temple
- Ernest Tubb country music, Crisp
- Tommy Tune dancer, choreographer, Wichita Falls
- Kathy Whitworth golfer, Monahans
- Dooley Wilson actor, musician, Tyler
- Babe Didrikson Zaharias athlete, golfer, Port Arthur
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US Famous People
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Links to histories and biographies of famous people from each
of the 50 states. Learn history through the biographies of the famous people from your state. These
famous Americans have influenced the lives of others and all have made the US their home. |
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