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* [[Deborah Bryant]], [[Miss America]] 1966<ref>{{cite web | title = Miss America : 1966 | publisher = Miss America Organization | url = http://www.missamerica.org/our-miss-americas/1960/1966.aspx | accessdate = 2011-12-09}}</ref> |
* [[Deborah Bryant]], [[Miss America]] 1966<ref>{{cite web | title = Miss America : 1966 | publisher = Miss America Organization | url = http://www.missamerica.org/our-miss-americas/1960/1966.aspx | accessdate = 2011-12-09}}</ref> |
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* [[Lisa Forbes]] (1981- ), [[Miss Kansas USA]] 2004<ref>{{cite web|title=Miss Kansas USA 2004 |work=Miss Kansas USA |publisher=Internet Archive Wayback Machine |url=http://misskansasusa.com/lisa_bio.html |accessdate=2011-12-09 | |
* [[Lisa Forbes]] (1981- ), [[Miss Kansas USA]] 2004<ref>{{cite web|title=Miss Kansas USA 2004 |work=Miss Kansas USA |publisher=Internet Archive Wayback Machine |url=http://misskansasusa.com/lisa_bio.html |accessdate=2011-12-09 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> |
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* [[Tara Dawn Holland]] (1972- ), [[Miss America]] 1997<ref>{{cite web | title = Miss America : 1997 | publisher = Miss America Organization | url = http://www.missamerica.org/our-miss-americas/1990/1997.aspx | accessdate = 2011-12-09}}</ref> |
* [[Tara Dawn Holland]] (1972- ), [[Miss America]] 1997<ref>{{cite web | title = Miss America : 1997 | publisher = Miss America Organization | url = http://www.missamerica.org/our-miss-americas/1990/1997.aspx | accessdate = 2011-12-09}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:55, 9 June 2016
The following is a list of notable individuals who were born in or have lived in the American city of Overland Park, Kansas.
Arts and entertainment
Beauty and fashion
- Deborah Bryant, Miss America 1966[1]
- Lisa Forbes (1981- ), Miss Kansas USA 2004[2]
- Tara Dawn Holland (1972- ), Miss America 1997[3]
Film, television, and theatre
- Michael Almereyda (1960- ), film director, screenwriter[4]
- Daphne Blunt (1997- ), actress[5]
- Darren Lynn Bousman (1979- ), film director, screenwriter[6]
- Tom Kane (1962- ), voice actor[7]
- Sarah Lancaster (1980- ), actress[8]
- John Lehr (1967- ), actor[9]
- Rob Riggle (1970- ), actor, comedian[10]
- Paul Rudd (1969- ), actor[11]
- Jason Sudeikis (1975- ), actor, comedian[12]
- Eric Stonestreet (1971- ), actor
Music
- Phillip Sandifer (1959- ), songwriter, recording artist[13]
- Lajon Witherspoon (1972- ), lead singer of Sevendust
Other visual arts
- Elmo Gideon (1924-2010), painter, sculptor[14]
Business
- William B. Strang Jr. (1857-1921), railroad magnate, city founder[15]
Politics
- Jeff Colyer (1960- ), 49th Lieutenant Governor of Kansas[16]
- Kris Kobach (1966- ), Kansas Secretary of State (2011- )
- Jan Meyers (1928- ), U.S. Representative from Kansas[17]
- Bradley Schlozman (1971- ), U.S. Attorney[18]
- Kevin Yoder (1976- ), U.S. Representative from Kansas[19]
Religion
- James D. Conley (1955- ), Roman Catholic prelate[20]
- Jerry Johnston (1959- ), Southern Baptist Convention evangelist; pastor from 1996 to 2011 of the former First Family Church in Overland Park; reared in Overland Park[21]
Sports
American football
- Andrew Gachkar (1988- ), linebacker[22]
- Rudy Niswanger (1982- ), center[23]
- Will Shields (1971- ), guard[24]
- Lawrence Tynes (1978- ), placekicker[25]
- Jeff Wolfert (1985- ), placekicker[26]
Baseball
- Jason Grimsley (1967- ), pitcher[27]
- Colton Murray (1990- ), pitcher
- Ryne Stanek (1991- ), pitcher[28]
Soccer
- Matt Besler (1987- ), defender[29]
- Andy Gruenebaum (1982- ), goalkeeper[30]
- Will John (1985- ), forward, midfielder[31]
- Peter Vermes (1966- ), head coach for Sporting Kansas City, former Wizards player
Other sports
- Christie Ambrosi (1976- ), 2000 Olympic U.S. softball player[32]
- Tyler Kalinoski (1992- ), basketball player[33]
- Tonya Knight (1966- ), IFBB professional bodybuilder[34]
- Jack Sock (1992- ), professional tennis player
- Johnathan Wendel (1981- ), former professional Quake and Painkiller player[35]
See also
References
- ^ "Miss America : 1966". Miss America Organization. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Miss Kansas USA 2004". Miss Kansas USA. Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 9, 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "Miss America : 1997". Miss America Organization. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Michael Almereyda - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Daphne Blunt - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ "Darren Lynn Bousman - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Tom Kane". IMDb. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Sarah Lancaster (I) - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "John Lehr - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Rob Riggle". The Daily Show Biography. Comedy Central. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Paul Rudd (I) - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Jason Sudeikis - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ http://www.phillipsandifer.com
- ^ "Artist and Sculptor Gideon: Artist Biography". Gideon Intermedia, LLC. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "History of Downtown". Downtown Overland Park Partnership, Inc. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "AesthetiCare Staff". AesthetiCare. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ "MEYERS, Jan, (1928 - )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Bradley J. Schlozman". United States Attorney's Office - Western District of Missouri. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ "Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.)". Who Runs Gov. The Washington Post. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Biography of Most Rev. James D. Conley, S.T.L." Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Denver. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ Judy L. Thomas (March 11, 2007). "Church camp turned around a troubled childhood". Kansas City, Missouri: Kansas City Star. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Players - Andrew Gachkar". San Diego Chargers. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ "Rudy Niswanger". Elias Sports Management. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ Wagner, Brent C. "Sideline chatter: Will Shields honored during NU-Ohio State game". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Branch, John (August 2, 2007). "A New Kicker for the Giants Tries to Settle In". The New York Times. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Player Bio: Jeff Wolfert". University of Missouri. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ Dierkes, Tim (June 9, 2006). "Five More Jason Grimsley Facts". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ http://www.perfectgame.org/players/playerprofile.aspx?ID=219630
- ^ Austin, Kurt (July 10, 2011). "Matt Besler voted 2011 MLS All-Star". Sporting Kansas City. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ^ "Player Bio: Andy Gruenebaum". University of Kentucky. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ "Comets Sign Former Rockhurst Standout, Will John and Jamie Harding". Our Sports Central. December 28, 2010. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "U.S. Softtball Team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ Palmer, Todd (March 11, 2015). "Davidson's Tyler Kalinoski, an Olathe East grad, wins Atlantic 10 player of the year". Kansas City Star. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ Tonya Knight
- ^ White, Bobby (January 23, 2005). "Revenge of the nerds: Video gamers turn pro". Knight Ridder Newspapers. Retrieved November 30, 2015.