List of Famous people born in Texas, United States of America
Chris Young
Christopher Brandon Young is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels.
Cindy Vela
Cindy Vela is an American actress, model, and saxophonist. She appeared in Black November (2012), Endgame (2015), Camino (2016) and Run Hide Fight (2020).
Sean Bobbitt
Sean Francis Bobbitt, B.S.C. is an American-born British cinematographer.
Carole Cook
Carole Cook is an American actress of musical theatre, film, and television.
John Varley
John Herbert Varley is an American science fiction writer.
Bill Sharman
William Walton Sharman was an American professional basketball player and coach. He is mostly known for his time with the Boston Celtics in the 1950s, partnering with Bob Cousy in what was then considered the greatest backcourt duo of all time. As a coach, Sharman won titles in the ABL, ABA, and NBA, and is credited with introducing the now ubiquitous morning shootaround.
Dewey Martin
Dewey Martin was an American film and television actor.
Martin Dies, Jr.
Martin Dies Jr. was a Texas politician and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives. He was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-second and after that to the six succeeding Congresses. In 1944, Dies did not seek renomination to the Seventy-ninth Congress, but was elected to the Eighty-third and to the two succeeding Congresses. Again, he did not seek renomination in 1958 to the Eighty-sixth Congress. In 1941 and 1957, he was twice defeated for the nomination to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate. Dies served as the first chairman of the Special Committee to Investigate Un-American Activities from 1937 through 1944.
Dave O'Brien
Dave O'Brien was an American film actor, director, and writer.
Wes Archer
Wesley Meyer Archer is an American television animation director and storyboard artist.