List of famous people from Arkansas, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Arkansas, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Arkansas you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Arkansas, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Everything from Hayes McClerkin to John Kohlbrenner is included on this list.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Arkansas?" or "Which celebrities were born in Arkansas?" then this list is a great resource for you.Mike Huckabee
Age: 65Birthplace: Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Michael Dale Huckabee (born August 24, 1955) is an American politician and Christian minister... more on WikipediaBridget Hall
Age: 42Birthplace: USA, Springdale, Arkansas
Bridget Hall (born December 12, 1977) is an American model.Douglas MacArthur
Dec. at 84 (1880-1964)Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was an American... more on WikipediaMark Martin
Age: 61Birthplace: Batesville, Arkansas, United States of America
Mark Anthony Martin (born January 9, 1959) is a retired American stock car racing driver. He... more on WikipediaAlice Walton
Age: 70Birthplace: Newport, Arkansas
Alice Louise Walton (born October 7, 1949) is an heir to the fortune of Walmart Inc. She is... more on WikipediaJoey Lauren Adams
Age: 47Birthplace: North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Joey Lauren Adams (born January 9, 1968) is an American actress and director who has appeared... more on WikipediaRoss Perot
Age: 90Birthplace: Texarkana, Texas, United States of America
Henry Ross Perot (; born Henry Ray Perot; June 27, 1930 – July 9, 2019) was an American... more on WikipediaSheryl Underwood
Age: 56Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
Sheryl Patrice Underwood (born (1963-10-28)October 28, 1963) is an American comedian, actress... more on WikipediaAlan Ladd
Dec. at 51 (1913-1964)Birthplace: USA, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Alan Walbridge Ladd (September 3, 1913 – January 29, 1964) was an American actor and film and... more on WikipediaHelen Gurley Brown
Dec. at 90 (1922-2012)Birthplace: Green Forest, Arkansas, United States of America
Helen Gurley Brown (February 18, 1922 – August 13, 2012; born Helen Marie Gurley) was an... more on WikipediaRobert Nighthawk
Dec. at 58 (1909-1967)Birthplace: Helena, Arkansas
Robert Lee McCollum (November 30, 1909 – November 5, 1967) was an American blues musician who... more on WikipediaDan Blocker
Dec. at 44 (1928-1972)Birthplace: De Kalb, Texas, United States of America
Bobby Dan Davis Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) was an American television actor... more on WikipediaDizzy Dean
Dec. at 64 (1910-1974)Birthplace: Lucas, Arkansas
Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean (January 16, 1910 – July 17, 1974), also known as Jerome Herman Dean,... more on Wikipedia- Sidney Raymond Eudy (born December 16, 1960) is an American retired professional wrestler,... more on Wikipedia
Sid Vicious
Age: 60 Wilbur Mills
Dec. at 83 (1909-1992)Birthplace: Kensett, Arkansas, United States of America
Wilbur Daigh Mills (May 24, 1909 – May 2, 1992) was an American Democratic politician who... more on WikipediaJames Bridges
Dec. at 57 (1936-1993)Birthplace: Paris, Arkansas, United States of America
James Bridges (February 3, 1936 – June 6, 1993) was an American screenwriter, film director,... more on WikipediaJim Bob Duggar
Age: 55Birthplace: Springdale, Arkansas, United States of America
James Robert Duggar (born July 18, 1965) is an American real estate agent, politician, and... more on WikipediaSmokie Norful
Age: 44Birthplace: Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States of America
Rev. W.R. "Smokie" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist, best known for his... more on Wikipedia
Jason Moore
Age: 49Birthplace: Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Jason Moore (born October 22, 1970) is an American director of film, theatre and television.Haki R. Madhubuti
Age: 78Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
Haki R. Madhubuti (born Don Luther Lee on February 23, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, United... more on WikipediaClint Catalyst
Age: 49Birthplace: Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States of America
Clint Catalyst (born April 8, 1971) is the nom de plume of Clinton Green, an American author,... more on WikipediaMargot Adler
Dec. at 68 (1946-2014)Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
Margot Susanna Adler (April 16, 1946 – July 28, 2014) was an American author, journalist,... more on WikipediaMack Ray Edwards
Dec. at 53 (1918-1971)Birthplace: Arkansas
Mack Ray Edwards (October 17, 1918 – October 30, 1971) was an American serial killer. He... more on WikipediaDavid Levering Lewis
Age: 84Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas
David Levering Lewis (born May 25, 1936) is an American historian, a Julius Silver University... more on WikipediaLawrence Phillips
Age: 45Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas
Lawrence Lamond Phillips (May 12, 1975 – January 13, 2016) was a professional American... more on Wikipedia
