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.

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^{[citation needed]}
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^{[citation needed]}; 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

References

^ [1]. 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.

[1] [1]. 3dhood.com.

[2] Staff (January 8, 2013). "Closer to Home: Former ACU Track Coach Don W. Hood Earns Hall Nod". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved July 26, 2015.

[3] Luxe Interiors and Design Magazine, a Sandow Media publication, Texas Editions Fall/Winter 2010. p. 161.

[4] Van Vleet, Janet (September 28, 2006). "Pieces of Abiline". Abilene Reporter-News.

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