List of people from Abilene, Texas

The following people were all born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Abilene, Texas. .

• Dave Andrews, also known by his given name, Johnny Johnson is a longtime radio personality and sports announcer.
• Coby Archa, cast member of Survivor,
• Alvin O. Austin, administrator at Hardin-Simmons University,
• Brown Bannister, Abilene Christian University alumnus, music producer, winner of numerous Dove Awards,
• Sammy Baugh, football coach at Hardin-Simmons University, named the most versatile player in NFL history
• Ray Berry, linebacker who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks,
• Gordon Bethune, Abilene Christian University alumnus, became CEO of Continental Airlines,
• Marion Zimmer Bradley, Hardin-Simmons University alumnus, noted fantasy author of The Mists of Avalon and the Darkover series,
• Doyle Brunson, Hardin-Simmons University alumnus, championship level poker player and author,
• Chris Christian, Music Producer, Artist, songwriter for Elvis, Carpenters, Amy Grant, Ali Lohan, Pointer Sisters, Al Jarreau, CEO of World Digital Media Group,
• Karen Christy, Abilene native, an American model who had been Playboy magazines' Playmate of the Month,
• Isaac Cline, resident of Abilene, a noted meteorologist, he was the first to provide reliable forecasts of freezing weather, and successfully predicted several floods and hurricanes,
• Randall "Tex" Cobb, Abilene native, prizefighter and actor,
• Charles Coody, Abilene resident, pro golfer with 12 twelves victories on the PGA Tour with one Masters Tournament victory,
• Byron Cook, Republican state representative for Navarro County
• Carole Cook, Abilene native, actress and protégé of Lucille Ball,
• Roy Crane, Abilene native, cartoonist and creator of Wash Tubbs, Captain Easy, and Buz Sawyer,
• Sonny Cumbie, Abilene native, quarterback for the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League
• Bonnie Curtis, Abilene Christian University alumnus, film producer whose work includes Saving Private Ryan, A.I., and Minority Report,
• Shae D'Lyn, Abilene native, actress who played Jane Deaux in Dharma & Greg,
• Jody Dean, Abilene Christian University alumnus and news anchor of KTVT, Dallas, Texas,
• Holly Dunn, Abilene Christian University alumnus, country music artist,
• Novalyne Price Ellis, schoolteacher in Cross Plains, Texas, member of the National Forensic Hall of Fame, and noted memoirist,
• Billie Sol Estes, Abilene native and scandalous financier who has accused Lyndon B. Johnson of a variety of crimes,
• Bob Estes, from Graham, Texas, American professional golfer,
• Megan Ewing, an Abilene native, fashion model, best known for her part in Guess? advertisements,
• Mark I. Fox, an Abilene native, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Military Office,
• David Funderburk, former professor at Hardin-Simmons University and member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina,
• Larry Gatlin, singer, songwriter, and actor
• Stedman Graham, Hardin-Simmons University basketball player, motivational speaker, romantically linked with Oprah Winfrey,
• Carol Hall, composer/lyricist whose work includes The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,
• Lou Henson, college basketball coach who lengthy coaching career included four seasons at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene.
• Lonnie D. Kliever, Hardin-Simmons alumnus and noted professor of Religious Studies,
• John Lackey, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Anaheim Angels, played in the 2002 World Series,
• Tim Lively, Professional Artist and Knifemaker,
• Deirdre Lovejoy, actress in The Talented Mr. Ripley,
• Max Lucado, Abilene Christian University alumnus, Christian author/preacher/broadcaster,
• Wayne Millner, Hardin-Simmons University football coach, professional football wide receiver, and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame,
• Paige Moss, actress who has appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Beverly Hills, 90210,
• Nic Noblique, Professional Sculptor and Painter.^[1] Best known for his large steel sculptures, an internationally exhibited artist, his work can be seen throughout Abilene including "People at Play" ^[2] which was acquired by the City of Abilene through Cultural Affairs and placed at the corner of Grape Street and North 1st Street. Nic Noblique also has public sculpture at Hardin Simmons University and McMurry University in Abilene.
• Ty O'Neal, rodeo cowboy and actor,
• Terry Orr, running back for the Washington Redskins,
• Caryl Mack Parker, country music singer-songwriter
• Fess Parker, Hardin-Simmons University alumnus, star of television series Daniel Boone
• Lee Roy Parnell, country musician
• Paige Patterson, Hardin-Simmons University alumnus, Southern Baptist theologian and seminary president
• Gary Perkins, radio broadcaster
• Don Pierson, longtime Abilene resident and Hardin-Simmons University alumnus, businessman and founder of Wonderful Radio London, and Swinging Radio England
• Dominic Rhodes, running back for the Indianapolis Colts
• Sid W. Richardson, Simmons College alumnus, oilman, cattleman, and philanthropist
• Jessica Simpson, pop singer and actress
• Justin Snow, long snapper for the Indianapolis Colts
• Diane Stanley, children's book author
• Hollis Thomas, NFL defensive tackle
• Bulldog Turner, Hardin-Simmons University alumnus and Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back
• Sarah Weddington, Abilene native, attorney who represented Jane Roe in the Roe v. Wade case before the United States Supreme Court,
• Duane Whitaker, actor in The Devil's Rejects
• Case Keenum, former quarterback for University of Houston, current quarterback for the Houston Texans
• Don W. Hood, inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2013

References

1. ↑ Luxe Interiors and Design Magazine, A Sandow Media Publication, Texas Editions Fall/Winter 2010, p. 161
2. ↑ Abilene Reporter News "Pieces of Abilene" September 28, 2006 by Janet Van Vleet

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