Fort Worth, Texas

1. Candy Clark (1947)

Actress

Award winning actress who appeared in the hit film American Graffiti in 1973 and reprised her role in the 1979 sequel, More American Graffiti.

2. Tiya Sircar (1982)

American Actor

Actress of Indian descent who starred in the Netflix film Good Sam. She has also appeared guest roles on numerous TV shows including Witches of East End. 

3. Ryan Roberts (1980)

American Baseball Player

MLB infielder who began his career with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2006.

4. Scott Hairston (1980)

American Baseball Player

Outfielder known for his ability to hit left-handed pitching, he made his MLB debut in 2004 with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

5. Dorothy Devore (1899)

Actress

Silent film era actress who became popular in Universal Pictures comedies and achieved fame for her work in two-reel comedies.

6. Britanni Johnson (1989)

Actor

Voice actress most well known for her portrayal of the guardian angel in the hit game franchise Borderlands. She has also earned small acting roles in films like Concussion and From Above. 

7. Tex Beneke (1914)

American Musician

Soloist with the Glenn Miller Orchestra who appeared on many of their classics, including their famous recording of "In The Mood."

8. Jack Hanlon (1916)

American Actor

Early 20th century child actor who had roles in the 1929 films, The Shakedown and The Wagon Master. He received acclaim for his role in the silent short film, Olympic...

9. Big Lurch (1976)

American Rapper

Texas rapper who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and cannibalism of his former roommate Tynisha Ysais. He was previously a member of the rap crew Cosmic...

10. Patricia Highsmith (1921)

Novelist Short Story Writer

An American writer of psychological thrillers, she is best known for Strangers on a Train and the popular Tom Ripley series. Many of her novels and short stories, including The...

11. Kirk Franklin (1970)

American Musician

Grammy Award-winning gospel singer who has worked with choirs including The Family and One Nation Crew. Also a choir leader, he is best known for running the group God's Property....

12. Audrey Marie Anderson (1975)

American Actor

Actress and model who played Kim Brown on the CBS drama The Unit alongside Dennis Haysbert. She is best known for her roles on Arrow and The Walking Dead.

13. Martha Hyer (1924)

Actress

Academy Award-nominated actress who gained fame for her roles in Some Come Running and The Sons of Katie Elder.

14. Fess Parker (1924)

Actor

Actor who starred as TV's Davy Crockett and as Daniel Boone from 1964-1970.

15. Morgan Woodward (1925)

American Actor

Played memorable roles in the series, Dallas and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. He also had a popular guest role on Gunsmoke.

16. Joshua Allen (1989)

Television Contest Winner

Dancer and season four champion of So You Think You Can Dance. He appeared in the dance movie Step Up 3D and in the 2011 film version of Footloose.

17. Lilli Luxe (1989)

Model

Instagram star and curve model who is known for posting modeling pictures in outfits, swimwear, and lingerie. She is also known for founding her own community for women entitled Confident...

18. Yvonne Chouteau (1929)

American Ballet Dancer

Trained dancer who was one of only five prima ballerinas in all of Oklahoma. Along with her husband, she established the first fully accredited dance program at the college level.

19. Bobby Day (1930)

American Rock And Roll And R&

Texas-born singer-songwriter best remembered for his Gold-selling 1958 hit single "Rockin' Robin". In addition to his solo work, he was a member of groups like The Hollywood Flames and Bob...

20. Ornette Coleman (1930)

Actor

Free jazz saxophonist who won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a Pulitzer Prize for his album Sound Grammar in 2007.

21. Jody Lawrance (1930)

Actress

Actress of 1950s Hollywood who played roles in the Mask of the Avenger and in Hot Spell. She lived briefly with Norma Jean Baker, (who later became known as Marilyn Monroe)...

22. Keith L. Williams (2007)

Movie Actor

Recurring player in the apocalyptic Fox comedy series The Last Man on Earth who landed his first major starring film role in the Seth Rogen-produced Good Boys.

23. Larry Hagman (1931)

American Television Stage And Fi

American actor well known for his roles as astronaut Tony Nelson in I Dream of Jeannie and as the evil oil baron J.R. Ewing on Dallas. In 2012, Dallas was...

24. Dewey Redman (1931)

American Musician

Free jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and collaborator with Ornette Coleman and Keith Jarrett. He was a member of Old and New Dreams, a jazz group based in New York.

25. Kelly Clarkson (1982)

Singer-songwriter Actress

Pop singer who gained recognition for winning the first American Idol competition in 2002. Her debut single "A Moment Like This" became the song of the year, as well. In 2018, she...

26. Patricia Blair (1933)

American Tv And Film Actress

Best known for her roles on The Rifleman and Daniel Boone.

27. Van Williams (1934)

American Actor

Played the role of superhero, Green Hornet on the TV show, The Green Hornet on ABC in 1966.

28. King Curtis (1934)

American Musician

Saxophone virtuoso who recorded in numerous styles, from jazz to soul. He was a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 2000.

29. Jim Wright (1922)

Former U.s. Congressman From Tex

Texas Democrat and three-decade member of the United States House of Representatives. During the late 1980s, he served as Speaker of the House; he resigned from this post as a...

30. Roger Miller (1936)

Singer-songwriter Musician Actor

Country singer-songwriter who sang "King of the Road," "Dang Me," and "England Swings." He has won more than ten Grammy Awards for his music.

31. Rod Roddy (1937)

American Game Show Host

Rose to fame as the announcer of game shows The Price is Right and Press Your Luck.

32. Rex Reed (1938)

American Film Critic

Movie critic and newspaper columnist known for co-hosting the television program At the Movies. He also penned a popular New York Observer column called "On the Town with Rex Reed."

33. Leighton Meester (1986)

American Actress And Singer

Fans of TV's Gossip Girl know this actress and singer as the wealthy Blair Waldorf. In 2011, she starred in the thriller film The Roommate. 

34. Brandon Lyons (2002)

TikTok Star

Social media star who has gained fame for his brndn.lyns TikTok channel. He has earned massive popularity for his lip syncs and musical montages featuring captions within each video.

35. Gayle Hunnicutt (1943)

American Actress

Actress who played Vanessa Beaumont on the TV drama Dallas with Jim Davis.

36. Shawn Phillips (1943)

American Musician

Folk rock musician who has recorded over twenty albums, including Faces and Bright White, both of which cracked the Billboard Top 100.

37. Sandra Haynie (1943)

Professional Golfer

Member of the World Golf Hall of Fame who won four major LPGA championships.

38. Stacy Sykora (1977)

Volleyball Player

Former volleyball player who won titles at the 2001 and 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix. She represented the U.S. at three Olympic Games, taking home silver in 2008.

39. Rick Bass (1958)

Fiction Writer Nature Writer Act

An American author and environmental activist, he is best known for his 1999 novel, Where the Sea Used to Be. He was a 2006 finalist for the Story Prize and...

40. Twila Paris (1958)

American Songwriter And Singer

3 time GMA Dove Award winner for Female Vocalist of the Year, Gospel singer and composer who was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2015.

41. Joy Garrett (1945)

American Singer And Actor

Actress who played the matronly Jo Johnson on the NBC soap opera Days of Our lives.

42. Brian Gay (1971)

All-american College Golfer Prof

Professional American golfer who became a member of the PGA Tour in 1999.

43. Jonathan Top (1993)

Footballer

American forward who began his MLS career with FC Dallas in 2011.

44. Brandon Finnegan (1993)

Baseball Player

Pitcher who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 2014 MLB Draft. He previously pitched for the U.S. national team and the TCU Horned Frogs, with whom he...

45. Ruby Wilson (1948)

Actress

American blues and gospel singer and actress known for having sung in clubs on Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee for more than 40 years. She has also appeared in a number of...

46. Gary Morris (1948)

American Actor And Singer

American country music artist best known for his 1983 song, "The Wind Beneath My Wings." His album Why Lady Why was Gold-certified by the RIAA in 1983.

47. Hunter Pence (1983)

American Baseball Player

MLB outfielder who was a member of the 2012 and 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. He began his MLB career with the Houston Astros in 2007, then spent a year with...

48. Hugh Moffatt (1948)

United States Country Singer And

American country singer who was popular in the 1970s and 1980s when many fellow artists recorded cover versions of his songs.

49. Fred Jackson (1981)

Football Player

Running back who was the NFL all purpose yards leader with the Buffalo Bills in 2006. He was the United Indoor Football co-MVP before beginning his NFL career.

50. Betsy Price (1949)

Politician

Elected in 2011 as the 44th mayor of the City of Fort Worth, she ran again in 2013 unopposed and was re-elected to a second two-term year.

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