List of people from Abilene, Texas
The following people were all born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with the American city of Abilene, Texas.
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A–L
- Coby Archa, contestant, reality competition television series Survivor: Palau
- Alvin O. Austin (born 1942), administrator at Hardin–Simmons University
- Brown Bannister (born 1951), music producer; winner of numerous Dove Awards; Abilene Christian University alumnus
- Sammy Baugh (1914–2008), football coach at Hardin–Simmons University; named the most versatile player in NFL history
- Ray Berry (born 1933), linebacker who played for the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks
- Gordon Bethune (born 1941), chief executive officer, Continental Airlines; Abilene Christian University alumnus
- Marion Zimmer Bradley (1930–1999), fantasy writer; works includeThe Mists of Avalon and the Darkover series; Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
- Doyle Brunson (born 1933), championship-level poker player; author; Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
- Chris Christian (born 1955), music producer; artist; songwriter for Elvis Presley, The Carpenters, Amy Grant, Ali Lohan, The Pointer Sisters, Al Jarreau; Vice Chairman/Managing Partner, Dallas Wings WNBA
- Karen Christy (born 1951), model; Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month; Abilene native
- Isaac Cline (1861–1955), meteorologist; was the first to provide reliable forecasts of freezing weather, and successfully predicted several floods and hurricanes; resident of Abilene
- Randall "Tex" Cobb (born 1950), prizefighter; actor; Abilene native
- Charles Coody (born 1937), professional golfer; twelve PGA Tour victories; one Masters Tournament victory; Abilene resident
- Byron Cook (born 1954), Republican state representative for Navarro
- Carole Cook (born 1924), actress; protégé of Lucille Ball; Abilene native
- Roy Crane (1901–1977), cartoonist; creator, Wash Tubbs, Captain Easy, and Buz Sawyer; Abilene native
- Sonny Cumbie (born 1981), quarterback for the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League; Abilene native
- Bonnie Curtis (born 1966), film producer; work includes Saving Private Ryan, A.I., and Minority Report; Abilene Christian University alumnus
- Shae D'Lyn (born 1963), actress; work includes appearing as Jane Deaux in the television sitcom Dharma & Greg; Abilene native
- Jody Dean (born 1959), news anchor of KTVT, Dallas; Abilene Christian University alumnus
- Holly Dunn (born 1957), country music singer-songwriter; Abilene Christian University alumnus
- Novalyne Price Ellis (1908–1999), schoolteacher in Cross Plains, Texas; member of the National Forensic Hall of Fame; memoirist
- Billie Sol Estes (1925–2013), financier; has accused Lyndon B. Johnson of a variety of crimes; Abilene native
- Bob Estes (born 1966), American professional golfer; from Graham, Texas
- Mark I. Fox (born 1956), Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy; Deputy Commander, United States Central Command; Deputy Assistant to the President and Director, White House Military Office; Abilene native
- David Funderburk (born 1944), U.S. Ambassador to Romania (1981–1985); member, United States House of Representatives from North Carolina's 2nd congressional district (1995–1997); former professor, Hardin–Simmons University
- Larry Gatlin (born 1948), actor; singer-songwriter
- Stedman Graham (born 1951), businessman; motivational speaker; romantically linked with Oprah Winfrey; Hardin–Simmons University basketball player
- Carol Hall (born 1936), composer and lyricist; work includes The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
- Lou Henson (born 1932), college basketball coach whose lengthy coaching career included four seasons at Hardin–Simmons University
- Don W. Hood, inductee, Texas Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2013)[1][2]
- Case Keenum (born 1988), former quarterback for University of Houston; quarterback for the Houston Texans (2012-2014) and Los Angeles Rams (2014-Present).
- Lonnie D. Kliever (1931/1932–2004), professor of religious studies; Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
- John Lackey (born 1978), Major League Baseball pitcher for the Anaheim Angels; played in the 2002 World Series
- Deirdre Lovejoy (born 1962), actress; work includes The Talented Mr. Ripley
- Max Lucado (born 1955), Christian author, preacher and broadcaster; Abilene Christian University alumnus
M–Z
- Wayne Millner (1913–1976), Hardin–Simmons University football coach; professional football wide receiver; member, Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Paige Moss (born 1973), actress; work includes Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Beverly Hills, 90210
- Nic Noblique, painter; sculptor;[3] known for his large steel sculptures; internationally exhibited artist; his work can be seen throughout Abilene, including People at Play[4] which was acquired by the City of Abilene through Cultural Affairs and placed at the corner of Grape Street and North 1st Street; has public sculpture at Hardin–Simmons University and McMurry University in Abilene
- Ty O'Neal, actor; member, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
- Terry Orr, running back for the Washington Redskins
- Caryl Mack Parker, country music singer-songwriter
- Fess Parker, actor; work includes appearing as title character of the television series Daniel Boone; Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
- Lee Roy Parnell, country musician
- Paige Patterson, Southern Baptist theologian; seminary president; Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
- Gary Perkins, radio broadcaster
- Don Pierson, businessman; founder, Wonderful Radio London and Swinging Radio England radio stations; longtime Abilene resident; Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
- Dominic Rhodes, running back for the Indianapolis Colts
- Sid W. Richardson, oilman; cattleman; philanthropist; Simmons College (now Hardin–Simmons University) alumnus
- Bill Sharman, Hall of Fame basketball player, coach, and executive
- Jessica Simpson, pop singer; actress
- Justin Snow, long snapper for the Indianapolis Colts
- Diane Stanley, children's book author
- Hollis Thomas, National Football League defensive tackle
- Bulldog Turner, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back; Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
- Sarah Weddington, attorney; represented "Jane Roe" in the Roe v. Wade legal case before the United States Supreme Court; Abilene native
- Duane Whitaker, actor; work includes The Devil's Rejects
See also
References
- ↑ . 3dhood.com.
- ↑ Staff (January 8, 2013). "Closer to Home: Former ACU Track Coach Don W. Hood Earns Hall Nod". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
- ↑ Luxe Interiors and Design Magazine, a Sandow Media publication, Texas Editions Fall/Winter 2010. p. 161.
- ↑ Van Vleet, Janet (September 28, 2006). "Pieces of Abiline". Abilene Reporter-News.
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