List of famous people from Houston, 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 Houston, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Houston 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 Houston, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
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If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Houston?" or "Which celebrities were born in Houston?" then this list is a great resource for you.Beyoncé Knowles
Age: 34Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter and... moreHilary Duff
Age: 32Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and... moreJennifer Garner
Age: 48Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Jennifer Anne Garner (born April 17, 1972) is an American actress. Following a supporting role... moreAnna Nicole Smith
Dec. at 40 (1967-2007)Birthplace: Texas, United States of America
Anna Nicole Smith (born Vickie Lynn Hogan; November 28, 1967 – February 8, 2007) was an... moreJaclyn Smith
Age: 74Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Jacquelyn Ellen "Jaclyn" Smith (born October 26, 1945) is an American actress and... moreDennis Quaid
Age: 66Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Dennis William Quaid (born April 9, 1954) is an American actor known for a wide variety of... moreJulie Henderson
Age: 34Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Julie Patrice Henderson (born March 5, 1986) is an American model known for her appearances in... moreSolange Knowles
Age: 34Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Solange Piaget Knowles (; born June 24, 1986), also known mononymously as Solange, is an... moreKenny Rogers
Age: 82Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Kenneth Ray Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) was a retired American singer,... more
Randy Quaid
Age: 70Birthplace: Texas, USA, Houston
Randy Randall Rudy Quaid (born October 1, 1950) is an American film and television actor and... moreMelora Hardin
Age: 53Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Melora Diane Hardin (born June 29, 1967) is an American actress and singer, known for her... moreMeggan Mallone
Age: 33Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Phylicia Rashād
Age: 72Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Phylicia Rashād ( fih-LI-shə rə-SHAHD) (née Ayers-Allen; June 19, 1948) is an American... moreBurton Roberts
Age: 48Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Burton Roberts is a former contestant on the reality television show Survivor: Pearl Islands.... moreDebbie Allen
Age: 70Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Deborah Kaye Allen (born January 16, 1950) is an American actress, dancer, choreographer,... moreWes Anderson
Age: 51Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Wesley Wales Anderson (born May 1, 1969) is an American filmmaker. His films are known for... moreAnnette O'Toole
Age: 68Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Annette O'Toole (born April 1, 1952) is an American actress, dancer, and singer-songwriter. ... moreLois Chiles
Age: 73Birthplace: Texas, USA, Houston
Lois Cleveland Chiles (born April 15, 1947) is an American actress and former fashion model... moreJim Parsons
Age: 47Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
James Joseph Parsons (born March 24, 1973) is an American actor and producer. Parsons is known... moreIsaiah Washington
Age: 57Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Isaiah Washington IV (born August 3, 1963) is an American actor. Washington has appeared in... moreBilly Gibbons
Age: 70Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
William Frederick Gibbons (born December 16, 1949), professionally known as Billy Gibbons, and... moreRyan O'Meara
Age: 36Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Ryan O'Meara (born January 5, 1984, Houston, Texas) is an American ice dancer. With partner... moreVince Young
Age: 37Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Vincent Paul Young Jr. (born May 18, 1983) is a former American football quarterback. Young... moreShannon Walker
Age: 55Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Shannon Walker (born 4 June 1965 in Houston, Texas) is an American scientist and a NASA... moreDavid Koresh
Dec. at 34 (1959-1993)Birthplace: Houston, Texas
David Koresh (; born Vernon Wayne Howell; August 17, 1959 – April 19, 1993) was an American... more
