List of famous people from Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Tulsa 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 Tulsa, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List features people like Gail Hopkins and M. Susan Savage.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Tulsa?" or "Which celebrities were born in Tulsa?" then this list is a great resource for you.Jeanne Tripplehorn
Age: 57Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn (born June 10, 1963) is an American actress. She began her career in... more on WikipediaCornel West
Age: 67Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Cornel Ronald West (born June 2, 1953) is an American philosopher, political activist, social... more on WikipediaJennifer Jones
Dec. at 90 (1919-2009)Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Jennifer Jones (born Phylis Lee Isley; March 2, 1919 – December 17, 2009), also known as... more on WikipediaS. Robson Walton
Age: 75Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Samuel Robson "Rob" Walton (born October 28, 1944) is an heir to the fortune of Walmart, the... more on WikipediaAlfre Woodard
Age: 63Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Alfre Woodard (; born November 8, 1952) is an American actress, producer, and political... more on WikipediaSt. Vincent
Age: 38Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Anne Erin "Annie" Clark (born September 28, 1982), known professionally as St. Vincent, is an... more on WikipediaBobby Cox
Age: 79Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Robert Joe Cox (born May 21, 1941) is an American former professional baseball third baseman... more on WikipediaTyler Lockett
Age: 27Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tyler Deron Lockett (born September 28, 1992) is an American football wide receiver and return... more on WikipediaCharlie Wilson
Age: 67Birthplace: USA, Oklahoma, Tulsa
Charles Kent Wilson (born January 29, 1953) also known as Uncle Charlie, is an American... more on WikipediaJudy Woodruff
Age: 73Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Judy Carline Woodruff (born November 20, 1946) is an American broadcast journalist, who has... more on WikipediaJim Keltner
Age: 78Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
James Lee Keltner (born April 27, 1942) is an American drummer known primarily for his session... more on WikipediaJerry Nelson
Dec. at 78 (1934-2012)Birthplace: USA, Oklahoma, Tulsa
Jerry L. Nelson (July 10, 1934 – August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, singer, and... more on Wikipedia
David Biespiel
Age: 56Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
David Biespiel is an American poet, memoirist, and critic born in 1964 and raised in the... more on WikipediaTyler Spencer
Age: 48Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tyler Spencer (born January 22, 1972), also known as Dick Valentine, is an American singer,... more on WikipediaHeather Langenkamp
Age: 56Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Heather Elizabeth Anderson (née Langenkamp; born July 17, 1964) is an American actress,... more on WikipediaJudd Hambrick
Age: 75Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Judd Hambrick (born September 25, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American television... more on WikipediaTim Blake Nelson
Age: 56Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Timothy Blake Nelson (born May 11, 1964) is an American actor, writer and director. His most... more on WikipediaReed Mathis
Age: 44Birthplace: USA, Oklahoma, Tulsa
Reed Mathis is a bass player who is best known as a former member of Tea Leaf Green. The Bay... more on WikipediaNancy Riley
Age: 62Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Nancy C. Riley (born June 20, 1958) represented Oklahoma State Senate District 37 which is... more on WikipediaEarl Bostic
Dec. at 53 (1912-1965)Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Eugene Earl Bostic (April 25, 1913 – October 28, 1965) was an American jazz alto saxophonist... more on WikipediaJohn Albert Knebel
Age: 84Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
John Albert Knebel (born October 4, 1936) is a former United States government official who... more on WikipediaCecil McBee
Age: 85Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Cecil McBee (born May 19, 1935) is an American jazz bassist. He has recorded as a leader only... more on WikipediaDaniel H. Wilson
Age: 42Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Daniel H. Wilson (born March 6, 1978) is a New York Times best-selling author, television host... more on WikipediaBen Rector
Age: 33Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Benjamin Evans Rector (born November 6, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter and musician... more on Wikipedia
