Famous People From Arkansas
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With the city of Little Rock as its capital, Arkansas is a state situated in the southeastern region of the United States of America. The geographical terrain of the state ranges from mountainous regions to densely forested lands, which makes it the 29th largest in terms of area. The state is rich in heritage and culture which is reflected in its museums, theaters, restaurants and other venues. The state was once referred to as ‘The Land Of Opportunity’ but is now often called ‘The Natural State’. Many distinguished individuals were born out of the state of Arkansas and have gone on to contributing significantly to the country on an international front. One of the most prominent individuals who was born is Arkansas has to be the former president, Bill Clinton. The state has produced various notable musicians such as Ne-Yo, the eight time Grammy Award winner Al Green, and the incredible Johnny Cash. Various famous actors are also from the state of Arkansas such as Academy Award winning actor Mary Steenburgen. Even the famous author John Grisham hails from Arkansas. Here is the complete-list of celebrities from Arkansas & celebs born in Arkansas.
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1
Johnny Cash(One of the Best-Selling Music Artists of All Time)
Birthdate: February 26, 1932
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: September 12, 2003
2
Scottie Pippen(American Former Professional Basketball Player Who is Considered One of the Greatest Small Forwards of All Time)
Birthdate: September 25, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
3
Douglas MacArthur(American Military Leader Who Played a Prominent Role in the Pacific Theater During World War II)
Birthdate: January 26, 1880
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: April 5, 1964
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
4
Billy Bob Thornton(Best Known for Directing, Writing and Starring in the 1996 Drama Film 'Sling Blade')
Birthdate: August 4, 1955
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: February 8, 1955
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: May 8, 1932
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: December 30, 1970
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
7
Mary Steenburgen(Actress and Comedian Best Known for Her Films: ‘Goin' South’, ‘Melvin and Howard’ and ‘Ragtime’)
Birthdate: February 8, 1953
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: August 19, 1946
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
9
Al Green
(Singer, Songwriter, Record producer)
Birthdate: April 13, 1946
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthdate: April 22, 1936
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: August 8, 2017
11
Wes Bentley(Best Known for His Role as ‘Ricky Fitts’ in the Film ‘American Beauty')
Birthdate: September 4, 1978
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
12
Levon Helm
(Singer, Musician, Autobiographer, Composer, Actor, Mandolinist, Drummer, Songwriter)
Birthdate: May 26, 1940
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: April 19, 2012
13
Ne-Yo(American Singer-songwriter And Record Producer)
Birthdate: October 18, 1979
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: September 20, 1976
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: April 28, 1999
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
15
Josh Lucas
(American Actor Who Has Been Successful in Series and Movies)
Birthdate: June 20, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: September 3, 1913
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: January 29, 1964
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
17
Tommy Morrison
(1993 WBO Heavyweight Champion )
Birthdate: January 2, 1969
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: September 1, 2013
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: May 20, 1942
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: February 23, 1999
Birthdate: August 24, 1955
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: May 9, 1996
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
21
Melinda Dillon(Best Known for Her Roles in the Films: ‘A Christmas Story’ and ‘Absence of Malice’)
Birthdate: October 13, 1939
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
22
Bear Bryant(One of the Greatest College Football Coaches of All Time)
Birthdate: September 11, 1913
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: January 26, 1983
Birthdate: December 14, 1932
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: July 25, 1995
24
Joey Lauren Adams
(Actress)
Birthdate: January 9, 1968
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: April 2, 1980
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: June 9, 1926
Sun Sign: Gemini
27
Jahlil Okafor
(Basketball player - Center)
Birthdate: December 15, 1995
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
Birthdate: May 5, 1985
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
29
Derek Fisher
(Basketball coach)
Birthdate: August 9, 1974
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: August 13, 1982
Sun Sign: Leo
31
Alice Walton(Heiress to the Fortune of Walmart and One of the Richest Women in the World)
Birthdate: October 7, 1949
Sun Sign: Libra
32
Joe Johnson
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: June 29, 1981
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
33
Brooks Robinson
(Baseball player)
Birthdate: May 18, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: November 14, 1904
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: January 2, 1963
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
35
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
(Gospel Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist Known for Using Heavy Distortion on Her Electric Guitar)
Birthdate: March 20, 1915
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: October 9, 1973
36
Austin Reaves
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: May 29, 1998
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
37
Lamar Hunt(American Sports Executive and BusinessmanBusinessman)
Birthdate: August 2, 1932
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: December 13, 2006
38
Charlie Strong
(American football coach)
Birthdate: August 2, 1960
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: July 29, 1983
Sun Sign: Leo
40
Mike Conley, Jr.
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: October 11, 1987
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
41
Lawrence Phillips
(American football player)
Birthdate: May 12, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: January 13, 2016
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
42
Eldridge Cleaver(American Writer and Political Activist who Became an Early Leader of the Black Panther Party)
Birthdate: August 31, 1935
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: May 1, 1998
43
Chelsea Clinton(American Writer, Global Health Advocate and Daughter of Former U.S. President Bill Clinton)
Birthdate: February 27, 1980
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
44
Don Hutson
(American football player)
Birthdate: January 31, 1913
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: June 26, 1997
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
45
Darren McFadden
(American Football Player)
Birthdate: August 27, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
46
Bobby Portis
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: February 10, 1995
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
47
Sid Eudy
(American Former Professional Wrestler and Six-Time World Champion)
Birthdate: December 16, 1960
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'9" (206 cm)
Birthdate: January 23, 1943
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
49
Rudy Ray Moore(Comedian and Actor Known for His Character ‘Dolemite’ in the Film ‘Dolemite’ and its Sequels)
Birthdate: March 17, 1927
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: October 19, 2008
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: July 26, 1928
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: June 27, 2018
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)