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)

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