17 Famous People From Oklahoma: Did You Know Their Origins? (2024)

Phil McGraw is an author, television personality, psychologist, and host of a long-running show "Dr. Phil."

This professional wrestler, actor, and former professional football player was born right here in Oklahoma.

Blake Griffin was born and raised in OKC. He played college basketball for the Sooners and would later become a star professional for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Carrie Underwood rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of "American Idol." She is now an award-winning country music artist. She is one of the best-known famous people from Oklahoma and even attended Northeastern State University here.

How's this for Oklahoma trivia? This country music star was born here and lived in Oklahoma up until the age of 17 when he moved to Nashville. He's recently gained even more fame as a judge on the TV show "The Voice."

Brad Pitt is definitely one of the most famous people from Oklahoma! This Academy Award-winning actor came from humble beginnings. He was born to a trucking company manager and a school counselor. Now, he is one of the most well-known Oklahoma famous people.

Chuck Norris originally gained fame as the star of the hit television series "Walker, Texas Ranger." He's since become a household name and internet meme for his manliness and seeming invincibility. He was born right here in the Sooner State and moved to California at the tender age of 12.

The "Queen of Country" was born in McAlester. She caught her big break singing the national anthem at a local rodeo.

Garth Brooks was born in Tulsa and attended Oklahoma State University. He has sold over 100 million albums during his incredible career and is considered one of the greatest country musicians of all time.

James Garner was born in Norman and spent most of his childhood in Oklahoma. He was the star of the television shows "The Rockford Files" and "Maverick," and later in life, had a leading role in the hit movie "The Notebook."

This talented television actress and Broadway star attended college at Oklahoma City University.

This professional baseball player was born and raised in the Sooner State. He has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.

Ron Howard was a star right from the beginning when he played the lovable Opie on "Andy Griffith." As a young adult, he was a star in "Happy Days," and now he is an award-winning director and film producer.

This one may surprise you, as he's more closely associated with Arkansas (where Walmart is headquartered). This businessman was one of the wealthiest men in the United States due to the success of his eponymous company, Walmart. Here he is pictured on the right with President George H.W. Bush.

Here's another of our celebrities in Oklahoma that another state takes credit for! Mickey Mantle is closely associated with the Yankees, as he was a star player in the 1950s and 1960s. But he was born right here in Oklahoma, in Spavinaw. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame just a few years after retiring.

Toby Keith is another of the many famous people from Oklahoma to make their mark in the country music industry. This singer and songwriter was born in Clinton and raised in Oklahoma City.

Vince Gill is yet another famous award-winning country musician. We're loaded down with country celebrities in Oklahoma!