Dallas is home to some of the most famous figures in movies and music. If it were not for the cultural and artistic influence of Dallas and the Lone Star state, we wouldn’t have some of the most vibrant music and talented actors to take pride in.
Here are at least five Dallas alumni who have made an imprint on the world as we know it:
Nick Jonas
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Known for being a member of The Jonas Brothers band, Nick Jonas of Dallas paved his own path in music, earning Grammy and Golden Globe award nominations. He’s known for starring in 2019’s “Jumanji” in addition to his many appearances on Disney Channel and NBC’s The Voice.
Owen Wilson
Known for: Actor
Dallas native Owen Wilson was born in Dallas in 1968. He later attended UT Austin to pursue a degree in English, but did not finish. Instead, Wilson went on to star in movies like Walt Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” and Wes Anderson’s “The French Dispatch” and had collaborations with former roommate and renowned film director Wes Anderson.
Singer and songwriter Erykah Badu performing during a live event
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Erykah Badu
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Born in 1971, Badu brings a mixture of R&B, Neo-Soul, and Jazz to her music. Her February 1997 debut album “Baduizm” won her a Grammy award for best R&B album in 1997.
Luke Wilson
Known for: Actor
Born in Dallas in 1955, Wilson attended St. Mark’s School of Texas. He eventually starred in “That 70’s Show” and films such as “Bottle Rocket,” “Rushmore,” “My Dog Skip,” “Legally Blonde,” “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Old School,” and “My Super Ex-Girlfriend.”
Usher Raymond IV
Known For: Singer-songwriter
The singer of the Billboard Hot 100 number-one-single “Nice and Slow” and other hits like “U Got It Bad” and “My Way” is also from Dallas. Though Usher was born here, his family moved to Atlanta, GA in 1990.
