Famous Arizonians
Barry Goldwater, a classic conservative,
and John McCain, an ultra-liberal, are two of the most famous
Arizona citizens. Here are some others.
Actors:
- Steve Allen (1921–2000), comedian, actor, composer,
author, "The Father of TV Talk Shows."
- Sandra Bernhard (born 1955), actress, comedian.
- Lynda Carter (born 1951), Miss World U.S.A. 1972,
actress, "Wonder Woman"
- Ted Danson (born 1947), actor, known mostly for his role
in Cheers but also as the bartender in a movie that launched
Tom Cruise's career.
- Barbara Eden (born 1934), actress, starred in "I Dream
of Jeannie" opposite Larry Hagman.
- Valerie Perrine (born 1943), actress.
- Garry Shandling (born 1949), actor, alleged comedian
(some people find him funny, many do not).
Musicians:
- Glen Campbell; country singer; inductee to the Country
Music Hall of Fame.
- Alice Cooper (born 1948), rock and roll singer.
- Waylon Jennings – singer; inductee to the Country Music
Hall of Fame.
- Mister Mister; 1980s pop rock band.
- Wayne Newton (born 1942), singer.
- Stevie Nicks (born 1948), Grammy winning
singer-songwriter, lead singer with Fleetwood Mac,
outstanding soloist.
- Buck Owens; Hee Haw star and country singer; inductee to
the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Richard Page and Steve George of the group Mr. Mister.
- Linda Ronstadt (born 1946), singer-songwriter across
multiple genres.
War Icons:
- Ira Hayes (1923–1955), USMC, In the photo of the raising
of the flag on Iwo Jima.
- Pat Tillman (1976–2004), US Army, Afghanistan Silver
Star Recipient. Former NFL player.
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