List of people from Houston

Last updated

Houston skyline Buildings-city-houston-skyline-1870617.jpg
Houston skyline

This is a list of people who were born, were raised, or have lived in Houston, Texas .

Contents

Entertainment, arts, and media personalities

Beyonce Beyonce - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 1st June 2023 (5 of 118) (52945900006) (cropped).jpg
Beyoncé
Hilary Duff Hilary Duff Vogue 2019 2.png
Hilary Duff
Jennifer Garner Jennifer Garner at the Fast Company Innovation Festival - 44972951114 (cropped).jpg
Jennifer Garner
Billy Gibbons Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top performing in San Antonio, Texas 2015.jpg
Billy Gibbons
Jim Parsons Jim Parsons 2016.jpg
Jim Parsons
Kenny Rogers KennyRogers (cropped).jpg
Kenny Rogers
Travis Scott Travi$ Scott 2014 2.jpg
Travis Scott
Megan Thee Stallion Megan Thee Stallion in 2021.jpg
Megan Thee Stallion
Patrick Swayze Patrick Swayze - 1990 Grammy Awards (cropped).jpg
Patrick Swayze
Paul Wall Paul Wall @ SXSW 2022 (51959068535).jpg
Paul Wall

Business, government, law, and military

Mary Kay Ash MaryKay.jpg
Mary Kay Ash
George H. W. Bush George H. W. Bush presidential portrait (cropped).jpg
George H. W. Bush
George W. Bush George-W-Bush.jpeg
George W. Bush
Michael Dell Michael Dell 2010.jpg
Michael Dell
Kathy Whitmire Kathy Whitmire.jpeg
Kathy Whitmire

Religion

Yolanda Adams Yolanda Adams.jpg
Yolanda Adams

Science

Robert Woodrow Wilson Robert Wilson (28215880301) (cropped).jpg
Robert Woodrow Wilson

Athletics

Simone Biles Simone Biles at the 2016 Olympics all-around gold medal podium (28262782114).jpg
Simone Biles
Roger Clemens 062707 267 Roger Clemens.jpg
Roger Clemens
Sydney Colson 2 Sydney Colson (cropped).jpg
Sydney Colson
Jimmy Demaret Jimmy Demaret 1964.jpg
Jimmy Demaret
Clyde Drexler Clyde Drexler 01.jpg
Clyde Drexler
George Foreman George Foreman 2009.jpg
George Foreman
Zina Garrison Zina Garrison.jpg
Zina Garrison
Brittney Griner Brittney Griner 3 (cropped2).jpg
Brittney Griner
Andrew Luck Andrew Luck vs. Redskins 2018.jpg
Andrew Luck
Chiney Ogwumike Chiney Ogwumike.jpg
Chiney Ogwumike
Andy Pettitte Andy Pettitte closeup.jpg
Andy Pettitte
Mary Lou Retton Retton-m.jpg
Mary Lou Retton
Vince Young Vince Young 2005 (cropped).jpg
Vince Young

Other

See also

Related Research Articles

Events from the year 1963 in the United States.

Events from the year 1974 in the United States.

Events from the year 1975 in the United States.

Events from the year 1976 in the United States. Major events include Jimmy Carter defeating incumbent president Gerald Ford in the presidential election of that year, the incorporation of Apple Computer Company and Microsoft, and the New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that Karen Ann Quinlan could be disconnected from her ventilator.

Events from the year 1981 in the United States.

Events from the year 1985 in the United States.

Events from the year 1986 in the United States.

Events from the year 1987 in the United States.

References

  1. ↑ "Distinguished HISD Alumni". Houston Independent School District . Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  2. ↑ Caldwell, Brandon (September 6, 2017). "Kirko Bangz Is Still Finding His Way | Houston Press". Houston Press .
  3. ↑ "Interview with Mrs. Michelle Barnes". University of Houston . Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  4. ↑ Jacobs, Laura (December 8, 2015). "Why Supergirl Star Melissa Benoist Is the "Annie Hall of Superheroes"". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  5. ↑ "MI6 :: The Home of James Bond 007". Archived from the original on May 18, 2008. Retrieved September 19, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Pulse Music Group". Pulse Music Group.
  7. ↑ Khan, Noreen (June 19, 2014). "Noreen chats to YouTube superstars the DhoomBros, live from New York!". BBC Asian Network. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Suzanne Finstad's Book". ariwatch.com.
  9. 1 2 Cheng, Erica (July 5, 2024). "Tokyo Gardens, H-E-B sushi mogul Glen Gondo passes away at age 75". Houston Chronicle . Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Jay Hooks – Biography & History". AllMusic . Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  11. ↑ "RESULTS – Miss Houston Pageant". Miss Houston Pageant. Retrieved September 6, 2020. Under 'Teen Hall of Fame': 2003 – Cassandra Whitehead
  12. ↑ "Hear Our Houston - A's Third Ward". hearourhouston.com. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  13. ↑ Baby, Ben (April 27, 2020). "The story behind the gold chain Joe Burrow wore on NFL draft night". ESPN. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  14. ↑ Brady, Bradford; Maron, John (August 9, 2020). "On the Record: What albums are the best 'morning music'?". Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  15. ↑ "The Foote Files: Lost Hit Of The 60s With PJ Proby – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth". CBS Broadcasting. October 15, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  16. ↑ Howard, Nandi (August 30, 2018). "Megan Thee Stallion Electrifying rap out of Houston". The Fader . ISSN   1533-5194. Archived from the original on December 11, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  17. ↑ Brenner, Wayne Alan (September 5, 2018). "Ngozi Ukazu Hip-Checks This Year's Staple! Expo". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  18. ↑ Hagerty, Michael (November 1, 2018). "Check, Please! How a Web Comic About Hockey and Baking Went Viral". Houston Public Media. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  19. ↑
  20. ↑ Ramsey, Ross (December 5, 2011). "It's "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Vote" at Election Time". The Texas Tribune.
  21. ↑ Lindell, Chuck. "Judge Elsa Alcala, known for fiery dissents, will not run again". Austin American-Statesman.
  22. ↑ "Mary Kay Ash". American Council of Learned Societies. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  23. ↑ Freeman, J. H. (September 7, 2016). "BAKER, JAMES ADDISON [1821-97]". The Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  24. ↑ "James Addison Baker (1857–1941)". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. September 12, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  25. ↑ Kirkland, Kate Sayen (2012). Captain James A. Baker of Houston, 1857–1941. College Station: Texas A&M University Press. p. 62. ISBN   978-1-60344-800-0.
  26. ↑ "James Baker". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  27. ↑ "Nandita Berry sworn in as Texas Secretary of State, January 7, 2014". sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  28. ↑ "About Paul Bettencourt". paulbettencourt.com. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  29. ↑ "Jeff Bezos – Academy of Achievement". Academy of Achievement. Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Bill Blythe". HOUSTON REALTORS INFORMATION SERVICE, INC. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  31. ↑ Maxwell, Robert S. (September 21, 2018). "BREMOND, PAUL". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  32. ↑ "Michael Dell". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  33. ↑ "Richard W. Dowling". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  34. ↑ "Leslie Dale Eaves". intelius.com. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  35. ↑ "State Rep. Gary W. Elkins District 135 (R-Houston)". The Texas Tribune . Retrieved March 30, 2014.
  36. ↑ "Jay F. Honeycutt". nasa.gov. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  37. ↑ Neu, Charles E. "Edward Mandell House". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  38. ↑ "Joan Huffman". .texastribune.org. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  39. ↑ Howard Hughes at IMDb. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  40. ↑ "Hurliman to Hutchings". The Political Graveyard . Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  41. ↑ "Jesse H. Jones". Notable Names Data Base. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  42. ↑ "Barbara Jordan". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  43. ↑ "Mickey Leland". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  44. ↑ "Rites Set for Developer, Banker James E. Lyon", Houston Chronicle , May 2, 1993
  45. ↑ "Miller, Gray Hampton – Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov.
  46. ↑ Kaplan, David (August 6, 2012). "Houston-born blog guru stays true to his roots". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  47. ↑ "Steve Munisteri". gop.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  48. ↑ "David C. Newell". votesmarttexas.com. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  49. ↑ "Election Results". Texas Secretary of State. March 1, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  50. ↑ "Announcement". dennispaul.com. Retrieved December 10, 2014.
  51. ↑ "Meet Gilbert Pena". Take Back House District 144. Archived from the original on December 20, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2014.
  52. ↑ "H.J. Porter, Key Republican In Texas in 50's, Is Dead at 90". New York Times . December 10, 1986. p. B13.
  53. ↑ "Caldwell Attorney Leighton Schubert to Run for District 13 Seat". KWHI. November 24, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  54. ↑ "Jared Woodfill Biography". Mbasic.facebook.com. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  55. ↑ "Kevin Patrick Yeary". Linkedin.com. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  56. ↑ Justice, Richard (July 6, 2021). "How Team USA's Cammile Adams Learned to beat the "Olympic Hangover"". Texas Monthly . Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  57. ↑ "Sam Adams". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  58. ↑ "Lance Alworth". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  59. ↑ "Heather Armbrust". Species. 2007. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015.
  60. ↑ Kathleen Nelson (September 15, 2011). "Atchison, Porter added to roster: Defensive back, running back provide some depth to team after recent injuries". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
  61. ↑ "HAROLD BAILEY". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  62. ↑ "JOEY BANES". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  63. ↑ "Shane Baz stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  64. ↑ "Michael Bishop". The New York Times Company. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  65. ↑ "Jason Bourgeois". Pro-Baseball Reference.Com. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  66. ↑ "Michael Bourn stats". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  67. ↑ Garofalo, Suzanne (September 9, 2018). "Clear Lake amputee tennis pro Jeff Bourns pushing for recognition of adaptive sport". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  68. ↑ "Joe Bowman". the Houston Chronicle |. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  69. ↑ "Female Bodybuilding Interview of the Month". Interviews.fbbfan.com. Archived from the original on February 28, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  70. ↑ "Roger Clemens stats". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  71. ↑ "Brad Coleman". Racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  72. ↑ "Carl Crawford". Pro-Baseball Reference.Com. Archived from the original on March 19, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  73. ↑ "Sedrick Curry". All-xfl.com. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  74. ↑ "Andy Dalton". Pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  75. ↑ "From Owning a Shoe Company to Football Fame, Santia Deck is Busy Making History". SI.com. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  76. ↑ "Gerald Dockery". arenafan.com. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  77. ↑ "Karl Douglas". lonestarconference.org. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  78. ↑ "Adam Dunn". Pro-Baseball Reference.Com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  79. ↑ "Aaron Durley". gofrogs.cstv.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  80. ↑ Biography for George Foreman at IMDb. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  81. ↑ "EDDIE FOSTER". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  82. ↑ "A.J. Foyt". racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  83. ↑ "Zina Garrison". wtatennis.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  84. ↑ "The Great Khali Speaks On WWE Career, His Diet, Religion, More". Rajah. March 27, 2008. Retrieved March 28, 2008.
  85. ↑ "Donovan Greer". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  86. ↑ "Lindsey Harding". wnba.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  87. ↑ "Will Harris stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  88. ↑ "Warrick Holdman". Maroon & White LP. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  89. ↑ "Jonathan Horton". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  90. ↑ Jalen Hurts Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  91. ↑ "Craig James". chron.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  92. ↑ "Brandon Jordan". fightingillini.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  93. ↑ "Kaitlyn". wwe.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  94. ↑ "Joshua Kalu". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  95. ↑ "Scott Kazmir stats". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  96. ↑ "GREG KINDLE". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  97. ↑ "IRIS KYLE". Archived from the original on November 6, 2013.
  98. ↑ "Rashard Lewis". nba.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  99. ↑ Biography for Tara Lipinski at IMDb. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  100. ↑ "PRINT CAREER". basketball.eurobasket.com.
  101. ↑ "James Loney". Pro-Baseball Reference.Com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  102. ↑ "Andrew Luck". colts.com. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  103. ↑ "Marie Mahoney". All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  104. ↑ "Emeka Okafor". Pro-Basketball Reference.Com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  105. ↑ "Andy Pettitte". ESPN.com. December 11, 2003. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  106. ↑ "Gene Phillips". Pro-Basketball Reference.Com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  107. ↑ "Mel Renfro". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  108. ↑ "Cody Risien". Your Houston News. June 24, 2011. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  109. ↑ "Judy Foreman: On the Basketball Court, and in Tel Aviv, Taylor Rochestie Is Feeling Right at Home". www.noozhawk.com.
  110. ↑ "Michael Russell – Overview – ATP World Tour – Tennis". Atpwordltour.com. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  111. ↑ Biography for Kevin Schwantz at IMDb. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  112. ↑ "BOB SMITH". Profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  113. ↑ "David Starr". racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  114. ↑ "Khol Stewart". ESPN. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  115. ↑ "Michael Strahan". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  116. ↑ "Mike Swick". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  117. ↑ "Thurman Thomas". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  118. ↑ "Ben Uzoh". Basketball-Reference.Com. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
  119. ↑ "Billy Wade". racing-reference.info. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  120. ↑ "GERRY WEATHERLY". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  121. ↑ "Kip Wells". Pro-Baseball Reference.Com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  122. ↑ "REGGIE WHITE". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  123. ↑ "Alfred Williams". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  124. ↑ "WILLIE WILLIAMS". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on July 22, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  125. ↑ "Woody Williams stats". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
  126. ↑ "George Wright". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  127. ↑ "JAMES YOUNG". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  128. ↑ "Vince Young". nfl.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.