West Plains, Missouri, United States
Famous Persons from West Plains, Missouri, United States
- Shawn Rhoads - Born on January 18, 1977 - Politician
- James W. Wood - Born on December 7, 1949 - Demographer, Anthropologist, and University teacher
- Lynn Morris - Born on January 22, 1949 - Politician
- Gary Garner - Born on September 13, 1943 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player
- Linda J. Henry - Born on May 10, 1943 - Archivist (died: January 1, 2008)
- Jack R. Gannon - Born on November 23, 1936 - Coach, Teacher, and Writer - Laurent Clerc Award (died: March 14, 2022)
- Jan Howard - Born on March 13, 1929 - Singer-songwriter (died: March 28, 2020)
- Porter Wagoner - Born on August 12, 1927 - Recording artist, Singer-songwriter, Musician, Singer, and Actor (died: October 28, 2007)
- Dick Van Dyke - Born on December 13, 1925 - Film actor, Television actor, Dancer, Film producer, Voice actor, Stage actor, Musician, Television producer, Comedian, Singer, Writer, and Screenwriter - Army Good Conduct Medal | TCA Career Achievement Award | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album | The Life Career Award | Daytime Emmy Award | Disney Legends | Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award | Theatre World Award | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical | People's Choice Awards | American Comedy Awards (died: October 28, 2007)