Famous People

Garth Brooks (1962 - ) Famous Country/Western singer who has sold over 104 million albums. Born in Owasso, OK (467)

Jeremy Castle (1974 - ) Country music singer/songwriter; raised in Blanchard. Born in Oklahoma City, OK (475)

L. Gordon Cooper Jr. (1927 - 2004) Astronaut who logged in more than 7,000 hours of flight time; He also flew commercial aircraft, jet aircraft, general aviation, and helicopters. Born in Shawnee, OK (468)

John Hope Franklin (1915 - ) A United States historian and past president of the American Historical Association; He is also the author of From Slavery to Freedom and other books. Born in Rentiesville, OK (473)

James Garner (1928 - ) Famous actor who was in a number of television series and movies; He still continues to act today. Born in Norman, OK (474)

Vince Gill (1957 - ) Famous country musician, singer, and songwriter who still performs today. Born in Norman, OK (469)

Woody Guthrie (1912 - 1967) Folk singer, guitarist, and composer. He published over 1,000 songs of social commentary. Born in Okemah, OK (465)

Paul Harvey (1918 - 2009) American Radio Broadcaster for the ABC Radio Network. Born in Tulsa, OK (477)

Toby Keith (1961 - ) Famous Country Western Singer who has sold many albums and continues to perform today. Born in Clinton, OK (482)

Mickey Mantle (1931 - 1995) Baseball player. He was a star player for the New York Yankees. Born in Spavinaw, OK (466)

Reba McEntire (1955 - ) Famous Country music singer; She also is known for her role in her self-titled television series Reba. Born in McAlester, OK (478)

Chuck Norris (1940 - ) Famous martial arts star and action movie star who is known for his role on the television series Walker, Texas Ranger. Born in Ryan, OK (472)

Patti Page (1927 - ) Famous traditional pop singer who was the best-selling female artist of the 1950s. Born in Claremore, OK (471)

Brad Pitt (1963 - ) Actor, famous for movies such as Legends of the Fall, Seven Years in Tibet and Meet Joe Black. Born in Shawnee, OK (479)

Alice Mary Robertson (1854 - 1931) Educator and social worker. She was the first woman from Oklahoma to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (1921-1923). Born in Tullahassee, OK (481)

Blake Shelton (1976 - ) Famous Country/Western singer who will be judging on the new show Nashville Star. Born in Ada, OK (483)

Maria Tallchief (1925 - ) Classical dancer and prima ballerina for the New York City Ballet. Born in Fairfax, OK (476)

James Francis "Jim" Thorpe (1888 - 1953) An Olympic champion and professional football legend; considered to be one of the most versatile athletes. Born in Prague, OK (470)

Carrie Underwood (1983 - ) With songs including: "Jesus, Take The Wheel," "Before He Cheats," "So Small," "All-American Girl," "Last Name" and "Just A Dream," Carrie Underwood has become one of the most important figures in music of this century. She is the first country artist in history to have ten number 1 singles from her first two albums. She has won both the ACM and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year three years running. She has also won four Grammys, as well as many other awards throughout her career. Born in Muskogee, OK (745)

Sam Walton (1918 - 1992) Founder of Wal-Mart; lived in Bentonville. Born in Kingfisher, OK (34)