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The following people were all born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with the American city of
Abilene,
Texas.
A–L
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Coby Archa, contestant on
reality competition television series
Survivor: Palau
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Alvin O. Austin (born 1942), administrator at
Hardin–Simmons University
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Brown Bannister (born 1951), music producer; winner of numerous
Dove Awards;
Abilene Christian University alumnus
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Sammy Baugh (1914–2008), football coach at
Hardin–Simmons University
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Ken Baumann (born 1989), actor
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Ray Berry (born 1963),
linebacker who played for the
Minnesota Vikings and the
Seattle Seahawks
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Gordon Bethune (born 1941), chief executive officer,
Continental Airlines;
Abilene Christian University alumnus
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Marion Zimmer Bradley (1930–1999), fantasy writer; works include
The Mists of Avalon and the
Darkover series;
Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
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Doyle Brunson (1933–2023), championship-level poker player; author;
Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
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Melinda Plowman (born 1941), actress
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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 of Dallas Wings WNBA
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Karen Christy (born 1951),
model;
Playboy magazine's
Playmate of the Month; Abilene native
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Isaac Cline (1861–1955),
meteorologist; resident of Abilene
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Randall "Tex" Cobb (born 1950),
prizefighter; actor; Abilene native
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Charles Coody (born 1937), professional golfer; twelve
PGA Tour victories; one
Masters Tournament victory; Abilene resident
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Byron Cook (born 1954), Republican state representative for
Navarro
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Carole Cook (1924–2023), actress; protégé of
Lucille Ball; Abilene native
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Roy Crane (1901–1977),
cartoonist; creator,
Wash Tubbs,
Captain Easy, and
Buz Sawyer; Abilene native
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Sonny Cumbie (born 1981),
quarterback for the
Los Angeles Avengers of the
Arena Football League; Abilene native
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Bonnie Curtis (born 1966),
film producer; work includes
Saving Private Ryan,
A.I., and
Minority Report;
Abilene Christian University alumnus
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Jody Dean (born 1959),
news anchor of
KTVT,
Dallas;
Abilene Christian University alumnus
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Shae D'lyn (born 1963), actress; work includes appearing as Jane Deaux in the television sitcom
Dharma & Greg; Abilene native
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Holly Dunn (born 1957), country music singer-songwriter;
Abilene Christian University alumnus
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Novalyne Price Ellis (1908–1999),
schoolteacher in
Cross Plains, Texas; member of the
National Forensic Hall of Fame;
memoirist
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Billie Sol Estes (1925–2013),
financier; has accused
Lyndon B. Johnson of a variety of crimes; Abilene native
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Bob Estes (born 1966), American
professional golfer; from
Graham, Texas
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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
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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
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Larry Gatlin (born 1948), actor; singer-songwriter
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Stedman Graham (born 1951), businessman;
motivational speaker; romantically linked with
Oprah Winfrey;
Hardin–Simmons University basketball player
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Carol Hall (1936–2018), composer and lyricist; work includes
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
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Lou Henson (1932–2020), college basketball coach whose lengthy coaching career included four seasons at
Hardin–Simmons University
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Case Keenum (born 1988), former
quarterback for
University of Houston; quarterback for the
Houston Texans (2012–2014),
St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (2014–2016),
Minnesota Vikings (2017), and the
Denver Broncos (2018–present)
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Lonnie D. Kliever (c. 1931–2004), professor of religious studies;
Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
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John Lackey (born 1978),
Major League Baseball pitcher for the
Anaheim Angels (2002–2009), [Boston Red Sox] (2010–2014),
St. Louis Cardinals (2014–2015), and the World Champion
Chicago Cubs (2016–present) ; played in and won the 2002, 2013, and 2016
World Series
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Deirdre Lovejoy (born 1962), actress; work includes
The Talented Mr. Ripley
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Max Lucado (born 1955), Christian author, preacher and broadcaster;
Abilene Christian University alumnus
M–Z
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Ed V. Mead (1921–1983), 17th
Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
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Wayne Millner (1913–1976),
Hardin–Simmons University football coach; professional football
wide receiver; member,
Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Paige Moss (born 1973), actress; work includes
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and
Beverly Hills, 90210
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Ty O'Neal, actor; member,
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
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Terry Orr,
running back for the
Washington Redskins
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Caryl Mack Parker, country music singer-songwriter
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Fess Parker, actor; work includes appearing as title character of the television series
Daniel Boone;
Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
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Lee Roy Parnell, country musician
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Paige Patterson,
Southern Baptist
theologian; seminary president;
Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
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Vinnie Paul, drummer and co-founder of heavy metal band
Pantera
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Don Pierson, businessman; founder,
Wonderful Radio London and
Swinging Radio England radio stations; longtime Abilene resident;
Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
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Dominic Rhodes,
running back for the
Indianapolis Colts
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Sid W. Richardson, oilman; cattleman; philanthropist; Simmons College (now
Hardin–Simmons University) alumnus
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Bill Sharman, Hall of Fame basketball player, coach, and executive
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Jessica Simpson (born 1980), pop singer; actress
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Justin Snow,
long snapper for the
Indianapolis Colts
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Diane Stanley, children's book author
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Rawson Stovall (born 1972), first nationally syndicated video game journalist in the U.S.
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Steven Stucky,
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer
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Hollis Thomas,
National Football League
defensive tackle
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Jeanette Tillett, composer
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Bulldog Turner,
Pro Football Hall of Fame
defensive back;
Hardin–Simmons University alumnus
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Sarah Weddington, attorney; represented "
Jane Roe" in the
Roe v. Wade
legal case before the
United States Supreme Court; Abilene native
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Duane Whitaker, actor; work includes
The Devil's Rejects
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