List of Famous people born in Arkansas, United States of America

Daniel K. Davis is an American politician who is the U.S. Representative from Illinois's 7th congressional district, elected in 1996. The district serves much of western Chicago, including the Loop. It also includes several of Chicago's inner western suburbs, such as Bellwood, Oak Park, and River Forest. Davis is a Democrat, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and is also one of five members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) serving in Congress. Davis was one of 31 U.S. Representatives who voted against counting the electoral votes from Ohio in the 2004 presidential election.

Jeffery Allen Martin is a retired American professional basketball player.

Jeffrey Lynn Keith is an American musician and the lead singer of the band Tesla. He was also the lead singer for the band Bar 7.

Darwin Deason is an American billionaire businessman and political donor. He founded Affiliated Computer Services in 1988, and sold it to Xerox for $6.4 billion in 2010, becoming Xerox' largest individual shareholder.

Joe Adams is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the University of Arkansas, and was recognized as a consensus All-American. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Kimberly Foster is an American actress, best known for her role as Michelle Stevens in the CBS prime time soap opera, Dallas from 1989 to 1991.

Jimmie Durham is an American sculptor, essayist and poet, living and working in Europe since 1994. He was active in the United States in the civil rights movements of African Americans and Native Americans in the 1960s and 1970s, serving on the central council of the American Indian Movement (AIM). He returned to working at art while living in New York City. His work has been extensively exhibited. Durham also received the Günther-Peill-Preis (2003), the Foundation for Contemporary Arts Robert Rauschenberg Award (2017), and the 58th Venice Biennale's Golden Lion for lifetime achievement (2019).

Tessie Jean Harper is an American actress. She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her first film role in 1983's Tender Mercies, and for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1986 film Crimes of the Heart. Her other film appearances include Flashpoint (1984), Ishtar (1987), Far North (1988), and No Country for Old Men (2007). She also had a recurring role on the first three seasons of Breaking Bad (2008–2010).

Dana Kimmell is a former American actress and model. She is best known for her role as Chris Higgins in Steve Miner's 3D slasher film Friday the 13th Part III (1982). Other film roles include Sweet Sixteen (1983) and Lone Wolf McQuade (1983). Outside of film, Kimmell has guest starred on a variety of television series including Diff'rent Strokes (1982–84), T.J. Hooker (1983), and The Young and the Restless (1986). After an extensive hiatus, Kimmell appeared as herself in the documentary Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013).

Merideth Boswell is an American set decorator and production designer. She is best known for her work in the films Apollo 13 (1995) and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), both of which earned her nominations for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction.