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List Of People From Arkansas
This is a list of notable people from Arkansas. Individuals on this list are either native-born Arkansans or emigrants who moved to Arkansas as their permanent home. Actors *Joey Lauren Adams (born 1968), actress *Katherine Alexander (1898–1981), actress *Bronco Billy Anderson (1880–1971), vaudeville actor *Wes Bentley (born 1978), actor *Rodger Bumpass (born 1951), actor, best known for voicing Squidward Tentacles from the animated series ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' *Miriam Byrd-Nethery (1929–2003), actress *Natalie Canerday (born 1962), actress, ''Sling Blade'', ''October Sky'' *John Carter (actor), John Carter (1927–2015), actor, originally from Conway County *Daniel Davis (born 1945), actor, best known as "Niles the butler" on television series ''The Nanny (TV series), The Nanny'' *Gail Davis (1925–1997), film actress, best known as Annie Oakley from 1950s television series *Clark Duke (born 1985), actor, ''Greek (TV series), Greek'', ''Hearts Afire'' *Kimberly ...
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Flag Of Arkansas
The flag of Arkansas, also known as the Arkansas flag, consists of a red field charged with a large blue-bordered white lozenge (or diamond). Twenty-nine five-pointed stars appear on the flag: twenty-five small white stars within the blue border, and four larger blue stars in the white diamond. The inscription "ARKANSAS" appears in blue within the white lozenge, with one star above and three stars below. The star above and the two outer stars below point upwards; the inner star below points downwards. The flag was designed by Willie K. Hocker of Wabbaseka, a member of Pine Bluff Chapter of the Arkansas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. History In 1912, the Pine Bluff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution decided to present the newly commissioned battleship USS ''Arkansas'' with an official state flag. Upon learning from Secretary of State Earle W. Hodges that there was no state flag, the society members urged him to hold a contest for t ...
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October Sky
''October Sky'' is a 1999 American biographical drama film directed by Joe Johnston and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, and Laura Dern. The screenplay by Lewis Colick, based on the memoir of the same name, tells the true story of Homer H. Hickam Jr., a coal miner's son who was inspired by the launch of '' Sputnik 1'' in 1957 to take up rocketry against his father's wishes and eventually became a NASA engineer. ''October Sky'' is based on the lives of four young men who grew up in Coalwood, West Virginia. Principal photography took place in rural East Tennessee, including Oliver Springs, Harriman and Kingston in Morgan and Roane counties. The film was a moderate box office success and received very positive critical reception; it continues to be celebrated in the regions of its setting and filming. Title ''October Sky'' is an anagram of '' Rocket Boys'', the title of the 1998 memoir upon which the film is based. It is also used in a period radio b ...
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Gil Gerard
Gil Gerard (born January 23, 1943) is an American actor, whose roles include Captain William "Buck" Rogers in the 1979–81 television series '' Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''. Early life Gerard was born January 23, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to a college instructor mother and a salesman father. In 1960, he attended Maryknoll Seminary in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and played the title role in an all-male production of ''The Music Man''. He graduated from Little Rock Catholic High School for Boys, and later attended the University of Central Arkansas but dropped out before graduation/ Career Gerard traveled to New York City, where he studied drama by day and drove a taxicab at night. Gerard picked up a fare who showed a lively interest in the problems of unknown, unemployed actors. Before he left the cab, he told Gerard to report in a few days to the set of '' Love Story'', which was being filmed on location in New York. When Gerard arrived on the ''Love Story'' set, he was h ...
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Gauge (actress)
__NOTOC__ Gauge is an American pornographic actress and feature dancer. Career After having appeared in about 140 movies, Gauge left the pornographic film industry in 2005 due to a contract dispute with her management company. She was certified as a surgical technologist, but she reported that she was often turned down for jobs because of her adult film career. She retrained as a makeup artist, but suffered similar issues. While Gauge was studying to become a surgical technician, an anesthesia student recognized Gauge from her adult film career, word quickly spread through the hospital staff that there was a porn star among their ranks, and, when Gauge was set to graduate, she said that no one at the unnamed hospital would sign off on her required hours. Gauge has also claimed that while "working at a hospital" that her "boss hit on Flirting or coquetry is a social and sexual behavior involving spoken or written communication, as well as body language. It is either to sugges ...
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Dallas (1978 TV Series)
''Dallas'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1978, to May 3, 1991. The series revolves around an affluent and feuding Texas family, the Ewings, who own the independent oil company Ewing Oil and the cattle-ranching land of Southfork. The series originally focused on the marriage of Bobby Ewing and Pamela Barnes, whose families were sworn enemies. As the series progressed, Bobby's elder brother, oil tycoon J.R. Ewing, became the show's breakout character, whose schemes and dirty business became the show's trademark. When the show ended on May 3, 1991, J.R. was the only character to have appeared in every episode. The show was prominent for its cliffhangers, including the " Who shot J.R.?" mystery. The 1980 episode " Who Done It" remains the second-highest-rated prime-time telecast ever. The show also featured a "Dream Season", in which the entirety of season 9 was revealed to have been a dream of Pamela Ewing. After 14 seasons, ...
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Kimberly Foster (actress)
Kimberly Foster (born July 6, 1961) is an American former actress, best known for her role as Michelle Stevens in the CBS prime time soap opera ''Dallas (1978 TV series), Dallas'' from 1989 to 1991. Life and career Kimberly Foster was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She graduated from Booneville High School (Arkansas), Booneville High School and was a cheerleader. Kim, as she was known growing up, was raised in Booneville, Arkansas, Booneville, Arkansas, the daughter of Marion Gary Foster and Paula (Atkins) Foster.Elias, Thomas D. (9 March 1990)Steamy doll on 'Dallas' just acting ''Reading Eagle'' (Scripps Howard News Service) She made her screen debut appearing opposite Joan Collins in the 1983 television film ''Making of a Male Model'' and later guest starred in a number of shows include ''The Fall Guy'', ''Paper Dolls'', ''Knight Rider (1982 TV series), Knight Rider'', ''The A-Team'' and ''Hotel (American TV series), Hotel''. In 1985, Foster was regular cast member in the short ...
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Hearts Afire
''Hearts Afire'' is an American television sitcom created by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, starring John Ritter and Markie Post that aired on CBS from September 14, 1992, to February 1, 1995. The series' title is taken from a line in the Earth, Wind & Fire song " That's the Way of the World" (which originally served as the series' theme song). Series premise Described by CBS as a "politically topical series" and created by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason and Harry Thomason, the show starred John Ritter and Markie Post playing John Hartman and Georgie Anne Lahti, respectively. Supporting actors included Billy Bob Thornton and Ed Asner. The show was set in Washington, D.C., and centered on a conservative senator's aide (Ritter) and a liberal political reporter (Post) whose professional disagreements masked a growing attraction for one another. Other costars on the show included George Gaynes, Beth Broderick, and Wendie Jo Sperber. The series was itself a satire on current affairs in Wash ...
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Greek (TV Series)
''Greek'' (typography, typographically stylized as ''GRΣΣK'') is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on Freeform (TV channel), ABC Family from July 9, 2007, to March 7, 2011. The series follows students of the fictitious Cyprus-Rhodes University (CRU), located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Fraternities and sororities, Greek system. Plot The show's plots often take place within the confines of the fictional fraternities Kappa Tau Gamma (ΚΤΓ) and Omega Chi Delta (ΩΧΔ), or the fictional sorority Zeta Beta Zeta (ΖΒΖ). Throughout the course of the series, other non-Greek characters and situations are introduced, but they all tie into larger relationships with the Greeks. The series follows Rusty and Casey Cartwright as they endure the events surrounding the Greek system at Cyprus-Rhodes. There are six chapters, arranged into four seasons. The series stars Jacob Zachar and Spencer Grammer as the lead characters. Cast and characters Main cast ...
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Clark Duke
Clark Duke (born May 5, 1985) is an American actor, comedian, and director known for his roles in the films '' Kick-Ass'', ''Sex Drive'', and ''Hot Tub Time Machine'', as well as playing Clark Green in the TV series ''The Office'', Dale Kettlewell in ''Greek'', and Barry in ''Two and a Half Men''. Duke is also known for his role in ''I'm Dying Up Here'' as Ron Shack. Life and career Duke was born in Glenwood, Arkansas, and raised near Hot Springs, Arkansas, the son of Angela and Ronnie Duke. He was raised a Baptist. Duke graduated from Centerpoint High School in 2004. In 1992, he was nominated for a Young Artist Award as an "Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series" for his work on ''Hearts Afire''. Along with best friend Michael Cera, Duke created, wrote, directed and produced the web series ''Clark and Michael'' in which he plays a fictional version of himself. The pilot episode was directed by Duke as his college thesis film at Loyola Marymount University. He w ...
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Television Series
A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite television, satellite, or cable television, cable, excluding breaking news, television advertisement, advertisements, or Trailer (promotion), trailers that are typically placed between shows. Television shows are most often broadcast programming, scheduled for broadcast well ahead of time and appear on electronic program guide, electronic guides or other TV listings, but streaming services often make them available for viewing anytime. The content in a television show can be produced with different methodologies such as taped variety shows emanating from a television studio stage, animation or a variety of film productions ranging from movies to series. Shows not produced on a television studio stage are usually contracted or licensed to be made by appropriate production companies. Television shows can be viewed live (real time), b ...
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Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley (born Phoebe Ann Mosey; August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926) was an American sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Oakley developed hunting skills as a child to provide for her impoverished family in western Ohio. At age 15, she won a shooting contest against an experienced marksman, Frank E. Butler, whom she later married in 1876. The pair joined Buffalo Bill in 1885, performing in Europe before royalty and other heads of state. Audiences were astounded to see her shooting out a cigar from her husband's hand or splitting a playing-card edge-on at 30 paces. She earned more than anyone except Buffalo Bill himself. After a bad rail accident in 1901, she had to settle for a less taxing routine, and toured in a play written about her career. She also instructed women in marksmanship, believing strongly in female self-defense. Her stage acts were filmed for one of Thomas Edison's earliest Kinetoscopes in 1894. Since her death, her story has been ...
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Gail Davis
Gail Davis (born Betty Jeanne Grayson; October 5, 1925 – March 15, 1997) was an American actress and singer, best known for her starring role as Annie Oakley in the 1950s television series ''Annie Oakley''. Life and career Early years The daughter of a small-town physician, Davis was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, but was raised in McGehee, Arkansas until her family moved to Little Rock. She had been singing and dancing since childhood. After graduating from Little Rock High School, she studied at the Harcum Junior College for Girls in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and then completed her education at the University of Texas at Austin. She had a younger sister, Shirley Ann Grayson (August 26, 1937 – February 23, 1971). Film Betty Jeanne and her husband, Bob Davis, moved to Hollywood to pursue a film career. She told an interviewer how she acquired her professional acting name. "I went under contract to MGM around 1946. They told me 'we can't have a Betty Davis, because of Bett ...
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