Tuesday, November 24, 2020

20 People You May Not Have Known Were From Houston

*Randy Quaid as, “Cousin Eddie”*

*Patrick Swayze in “Red Dawn.”

*Gary Busey in, “The Buddy Holly Story”*

*Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl in “Popeye.”*


Like all major cities, Houston has had its share of famous celebrities, actors, and athletes. Here’s my list of 20 that you may or may not have known were born in Houston, or the Houston area.

Beyoncé was from Houston’s Third Ward


Patrick Swayze, whose most notable role was in “Dirty Dancing.” He was taken from us when he was way too young!


Randy Quaid, everyone’s favorite cousin. “Shitter’s full!”


Dennis Quaid, who played Jerry Lee Lewis in the movie, “Great Balls of Fire”, among numerous other roles.


Gary Busey, from Baytown, just outside of Houston, gave the best movie portrayal to date of the legendary Buddy Holly.


Kenny Rogers, the Gambler! What more needs to be said?


Hilary Duff, the actress.


Travis Scott, rapper and significant other of Kylie Jenner.


Howard Hughes, the eccentric and reclusive billionaire.


Jennifer Garner, actress and one of the spouses of Ben Affleck. 


Michael Strahan, former NFL Star and current TV host.


Shelley Duvall, actress from, “The Shining”, “Popeye”, and several other movies.


Vince Young, former NFL quarterback.


Anna Nicole Smith. We all know her tragic story.


Jaclyn Smith, one of Charlie’s original Angels.


Phylicia Rashād, wife of Ahmad. Also known to most of us as Clair Huxtable. 


Billy Gibbons, from the Double Z Ranch, and one of the beards of ZZ Top!


Billy Preston, musician who gave us, “Nothing From Nothing”, and, “Will It Go Round In Circles?”


AJ Foyt, champion NASCAR and USAC race car driver and owner.


Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets, and founder of the Landry’s Seafood chain of restaurants. He’s actually from Galveston, but that’s close enough!









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