Famous Entertainers from Arkansas
March 9, 2008
What do Johnny Cash, Al Green and Billy Bob Thornton all have in common?
They’re all from Arkansas.
Our state has had a major impact on the entertainment world, from stage to screen to concert hall. Here are just a few of the famous folks who called Arkansas home.
Frank Bonner (Little Rock) — Actor played Herb Tarlek in WKRP in Cincinnati.
James Bridges (Little Rock) — Oscar-nominated director known for The Paper Chase, The China Syndrome, and more.
Glen Campbell (Delight) — Country singer and songwriter.
Johnny Cash (Kingsland) — “The Man in Black.”
Al Green (Forrest City) — Soul and gospel singer.
Scott Joplin (Texarkana) — Ragtime music legend.
Alan Ladd (Hot Springs) — Actor known best as mysterious stranger in Shane.
Dick Powell (Mountain View) — Director, producer and actor.
Mary Steenburgen (North Little Rock) — Academy Award-winning actress.
Harry Thomason (Little Rock ) — Hollywood producer.
Billy Bob Thornton (Hot Springs) — Directed and starred in Slingblade, filmed in Malvern.
Jerry Van Dyke (Benton/Malvern) — Actor and comedian.
Source: Arkansas.com
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