List of Famous people born in Texas, United States of America
Anne Gwynne
Anne Gwynne was an American actress and model who was known as one of the first scream queens because of her numerous appearances in horror films. Gwynne was also one of the most popular pin-ups of World War II. She is the grandmother of actor Chris Pine.
Tex Avery
Frederick Bean "Tex" Avery was an American animator and director, known for producing and directing animated cartoons during the golden age of American animation. His most significant work was for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, where he was crucial in the creation and evolution of famous animated characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Droopy, Screwy Squirrel, George and Junior, and Chilly Willy.
Tiya Sircar
Tiya Sircar is an American actress of Bengali Indian descent. She is best known for her roles in The Good Place, Star Wars Rebels, The Internship, and 17 Again.
Devin Duvernay
Devin Duvernay is an American football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas and was drafted by the Ravens in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Daniel Bard
Daniel Paul Bard is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox from 2009 to 2013. In 2011, Bard set a Red Sox team record with 25 consecutive scoreless appearances. His highest velocity pitch was 102 miles per hour (164 km/h). In subsequent years, Bard experienced a loss of control over his pitches, derailing his playing career. After pitching in only two major league games during 2013, he played for several minor league teams before retiring in 2017 to become a player mentor. In 2020, Bard returned as a player after regaining his control, earned a spot on the Rockies' MLB roster, and went on to win the National League Comeback Player of the Year Award.
Johnny Bush
John Bush Shinn III was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Nicknamed the "Country Caruso", Bush was best known for his distinctive voice and for writing the song "Whiskey River", a top 10 hit for himself which also became the signature song of fellow country artist Willie Nelson. He was especially popular in his native Texas.
G. W. Bailey
George William Bailey is an American actor. Although he appeared in many dramatic roles, he may be best remembered for his "crusty" comedic characters such as Staff Sergeant Luther Rizzo in M*A*S*H ; Lieutenant/Captain Thaddeus Harris in the Police Academy films (1984–1994), and Captain Felix Maxwell in Mannequin (1987). He played the role of Detective Lieutenant Louie Provenza on TNT's television crime drama The Closer, and its spinoff series Major Crimes, from 2005 to 2018.
Quentin Grimes
Quentin Marshall Grimes is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks. He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and the Houston Cougars.
Omar Figueroa
Omar Figueroa Jr. is an American professional boxer who held the WBC lightweight title in 2014.
Austin Connelly
Austin William Connelly is a professional golfer who plays on the European Tour. He holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States.