Famous people from Dallas Texas

Dallas is the 3rd largest city in Texas, and the 9th most populous city in the US. It is a very popular place to live, and as you may have heard, everything is bigger in Texas. As such there are many famous people who have lived in Dallas or just nearby. In this article we will cover some of those prominent celebrities that have called Dallas home. Dallas-Skyline

Larry Hagman (actor born in Texas)

Larry Hagman was arguably one of the most recognizable celebrities from Texas. Born in Fort Worth, Hagman began acting as a child, thanks to his mother Mary Martin, who was a Broadway star. He moved to California with his mom when he was just two years old and never returned to the Lone Star State. But Texans love claiming him anyway. Hagman is best known for playing J.R. Ewing in the popular nighttime soap opera Dallas and Major Anthony Nelson in I Dream of Jeannie (which coincidentally filmed at the same studio as Dallas). His character J.R., arguably one of TV’s biggest villains, has lived on long after Hagman passed away in 2012—at least in reruns and reboots! Are you traveling with a large group? Consider a charter bus rental, perfect for medium to large sized groups. We service all major events, and common services such as weddings, birthday parties and more.

Stephen F. Austin (founder of Texas)

Stephen F. Austin, the founder of Texas and one of the first settlers in Texas. He was born in Virginia in 1793 and died in 1836 during the Texas revolution. The capital of Texas is named after him (Austin) and there are many statues that have been established by Texans to commemorate his bravery in fighting for their independence from Mexico. Stephen F. Austin is a hero to all Texans! Ready more fun? Be sure to check out Museum of the American Railroad Dallas Texas

John Neely Bryan (founder of Dallas)

John Neely Bryan was a lawyer, Indian trader, farmer, surveyor, merchant and ferry operator. In 1841 he came from Tennessee to North Texas and staked a claim in what would later become the city of Dallas. A year later he built a log cabin on this site. When the county was established in 1846, Bryan laid out a town and named it Dallas after his friend George Mifflin Dallas, Vice President of the United States (1845-49).

George W. Bush (former president born in New Haven, Connecticut)

If you’re a fan of presidents, then you’ve certainly heard of the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush. Born in New Haven, Connecticut to George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, he was raised in Texas where he met his wife Laura Welch during a drive home from an oil field. The two married and eventually settled into their Dallas home—the same house they still live in today! The former President (and Yale University graduate) is no stranger to politics, having served as governor of Texas before running for president against Al Gore back in 2000—which was one extremely close election! If you are planning a trip to the Dallas area, with a large group of passengers you can count on a Dallas bus rental to transport your group to your desired locations. Enjoy stress free group transportation with a coach bus rental perfect for 45-60 passengers.

Andrew Carnegie (businessman and philanthropist born in Scotland)

So what was it that made this man one of the most successful businessmen in American history? After all, he was born in a small town near the Scottish coast and began his life of industry as a boy telegrapher. A piece of paper would be sent through his fingers to customers' offices around the country. But once he'd grown up, Andrew Carnegie realized his real passion was playing with trains. He became an executive at the Pennsylvania Railroad, where he set ambitious goals for expansion and opened new routes through uncharted territory. His empire soon encompassed railroads operating in every state from Maine to Texas; during World War I, Carnegie acquired more than 20 ships and created an insurance company that covered merchant shipping on the high seas. By 1919, Carnegie had become one of America's wealthiest men thanks to his strategic acquisitions and has since been credited for saving the steel industry after it was battered by a number of world wars by creating iron ore mines and smelters across North America as well as making iron cheaper to produce than steel. Think you're up for a challenge? Check out this incredible biography about our business hero Andrew Carnegie

Matthew McConaughey (actor born in Uvalde, Texas)

Born: November 4, 1969 (age 49) in Uvalde, Texas
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actor
Awards and Recognition: 1 Oscar, 1 Screen Actors Guild Award, 2 Independent Spirit Awards, 2 Critics' Choice Movie Awards, 1 MTV Movie Award, 3 Golden Globe nominations.

Interesting Facts about Matthew McConaughey: The actor's unusual birth name was the result of a clerical error on his birth certificate. He shares the same middle name as his brother Michael who is also an actor. He supported himself during college by working as a DJ and singing bingo numbers at a retirement center. In 2013 he won an Oscar for Best Actor in Dallas Buyers Club. He lives on a ranch in southwest Texas and is married to Camila Alves with whom he has three children.

Howard Hughes (aviator and industrialist born in Humble, Texas)

Howard Hughes was an engineer and film producer born in Humble, Texas. You probably know him from the movie “The Aviator,” where he is played by Leonardo DiCaprio. He was known as a business magnate, investor, and philanthropist—he had a net worth of $2.5 billion.

Condoleezza Rice (former Secretary of State)

Condoleezza Rice was born November 14, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Denver, as well as a doctorate in political science from the Graduate School of International Studies. She also speaks Russian, German and French. Rice has held a number of prestigious positions within the US Government. From January 2001 to January 2005 she served as National Security Advisor during George W. Bush’s first term as president. She then became Secretary of State for his second term (2005-2009). Prior to these two roles, Rice served on the National Security Council under President George H.W. Bush from 1989-1991, and was a special assistant from 1981-1982 under Ronald Reagan and national security advisor Brent Scowcroft while he served in both Presidential administrations. Outside of government service, Rice is an accomplished pianist and figure skater who enjoys listening to music by Tchaikovsky and Mozart when she needs to relax or get inspired.

Chloe Kim (Olympic snowboarder from California who attended high school in Dallas)

Chloe Kim was born in Long Beach, California. She attended high school in Dallas, Texas. Chloe became a snowboarder in 2010. In 2018, Chloe won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Chloe is just one of many famous people who have lived and worked in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area.

Norah Jones (singer-songwriter from New York who attended high school in Dallas)

There's no doubt you've heard the name Norah Jones. Famous for her sultry voice and smooth jazz hits like “Come Away With Me,” she's been a Grammy darling since her debut album swept the awards in 2003. Her music might have a New York sound, but Norah Jones is actually from Texas—and not just from Texas, but from Dallas. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts in 1999 before winning eight Grammys for her first album, Come Away with Me (2002). While she was there, she was part of the school's choir program and was presented with their very first Distinguished Alumni Award in 2010.