Brownsville, Texas, United States
Famous Persons from Brownsville, Texas, United States
- Jordon Varnado - Born on May 12, 1997 - Basketball player
- Isidro Martinez - Born on March 15, 1997 - Association football player
- Astro - Born on August 26, 1996 - Television actor, Rapper, and Actor
- Shelbie Bruce - Born on November 12, 1992 - Film actor, Television actor, and Actor
- Lindsey Coffey - Born on January 8, 1992 - Model
- Charan Andreas - Born on December 13, 1988 - Model, and Actor
- BrolyLegs - Born on April 26, 1988 - Professional gamer (died: March 1, 2024)
- Jarvis Varnado - Born on March 1, 1988 - Basketball player (died: March 1, 2024)
- Carlos Singleton - Born on February 15, 1987 - American football player (died: March 1, 2024)
- Ana Laura - Born on February 18, 1986 - Singer (died: March 1, 2024)
- Rosy McMichael - Born on December 30, 1985 - Primary school teacher, Accountant, and YouTuber (died: March 1, 2024)
- Curtis Stevens - Born on March 10, 1985 - Boxer (died: March 1, 2024)
- Osvaldo León - Born on May 6, 1984 - Actor (died: March 1, 2024)
- Jill Evyn - Born on January 2, 1984 - Actor (died: March 1, 2024)
- Reefa - Born on October 28, 1983 - Record producer, and Composer (died: March 1, 2024)
- Mauricio Argüelles - Born on August 29, 1982 - Film actor, Television actor, and Actor (died: March 1, 2024)
- Brian Flores - Born on February 24, 1981 - American football coach (died: March 1, 2024)
- Karina Junker - Born on May 3, 1980 - Actor (died: March 1, 2024)
- Cindy Vela - Born on January 4, 1979 - Saxophonist, Model, Film actor, and Television actor (died: March 1, 2024)
- Eddie Lucio III - Born on December 19, 1978 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: March 1, 2024)
- Jaime Zapata - Born on May 7, 1978 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: February 15, 2011)
- Corey Moore - Born on March 20, 1977 - American football player - Lombardi Award | Bronko Nagurski Trophy (died: February 15, 2011)
- Candice Sanders - Born on February 21, 1977 - Beauty pageant contestant, and Model (died: February 15, 2011)
- Cecilia Ballí - Born on April 21, 1976 - Writer (died: February 15, 2011)
- Rock - Born on November 4, 1975 - Rapper (died: February 15, 2011)
- Andy Gresh - Born on October 1, 1974 - Sports commentator, and Journalist (died: February 15, 2011)
- Efren Saldivar - Born on September 30, 1969 - Serial killer (died: February 15, 2011)
- RZA - Born on July 5, 1969 - Film director, Rapper, Film actor, Filmmaker, Guitarist, Musician, Pianist, Record producer, Actor, and Screenwriter - ECHO Awards | Amadeus Austrian Music Awards (died: February 15, 2011)
- Oscar Casares - Born on May 7, 1964 - Writer - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: February 15, 2011)
- Baltazar Hinojosa Ochoa - Born on September 13, 1963 - Politician (died: February 15, 2011)
- Eric Adams - Born on September 1, 1960 - Police officer, and Politician (died: February 15, 2011)
- Tony Garza - Born on July 7, 1959 - Diplomat, Jurist, Lawyer, and Judge (died: February 15, 2011)
- Ray Smith - Born on February 14, 1959 - Sculptor, Painter, and Artist (died: February 15, 2011)
- Juan Garza - Born on November 18, 1956 - Drug trafficker (died: June 19, 2001)
- Vinnie Colaiuta - Born on February 5, 1956 - Jazz musician, Session musician, and Drummer (died: June 19, 2001)
- Rene Oliveira - Born on March 14, 1955 - Politician (died: January 23, 2024)
- Norma V. Cantu - Born on November 2, 1954 - Lawyer (died: January 23, 2024)
- Bruce Sterling - Born on April 14, 1954 - Science fiction writer, Literary scholar, Blogger, Novelist, Literary critic, Journalist, Futurist, and Writer - Locus Award for Best Short Story | Hugo Award for Best Novelette | John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel | Arthur C. Clarke Award | Hayakawa Award (died: January 23, 2024)
- Fred Pagac - Born on April 26, 1952 - American football player (died: January 23, 2024)
- Juan Arambula - Born on January 29, 1952 - Politician (died: January 23, 2024)
- Keith Madison - Born on October 24, 1951 - Baseball player (died: January 23, 2024)
- John Collins Cunningham - Born on November 13, 1950 - Singer-songwriter (died: January 23, 2024)
- Chris Lampton - Born on April 5, 1950 - Science fiction writer (died: January 23, 2024)
- Craig Fitzhugh - Born on March 22, 1950 - Politician, Businessperson, Lawyer, and Judge (died: January 23, 2024)
- James Anthony Tamayo - Born on October 23, 1949 - Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: January 23, 2024)
- Gary L. Lancaster - Born on August 14, 1949 - Lawyer, and Judge (died: April 24, 2013)
- Jim Thaxton - Born on January 11, 1949 - American football player (died: April 24, 2013)
- Bill Eadie - Born on December 27, 1947 - Professional wrestler (died: April 24, 2013)
- George Marcus - Born on October 17, 1946 - Anthropologist, University teacher, and Writer (died: April 24, 2013)
- Eddie Lucio, Jr. - Born on January 20, 1946 - Politician (died: April 24, 2013)
- Hector Uribe - Born on January 17, 1946 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: April 24, 2013)
- Dwight Waller - Born on October 5, 1945 - Basketball player (died: March 12, 2021)
- Joe Taffoni - Born on March 27, 1945 - American football player (died: July 26, 2021)
- Howard Rosenman - Born on February 1, 1945 - Producer, Film producer, and Actor - European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture (died: July 26, 2021)
- Paula R. Backscheider - Born on March 31, 1943 - Literary scholar, and University teacher - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: July 26, 2021)
- Connie Maine - Born on October 28, 1942 - Politician (died: July 26, 2021)
- Opal Bogard - Born on April 25, 1942 - Basketball player (died: August 28, 2008)
- Nicholas Corozzo - Born on March 17, 1940 - Gangster (died: August 28, 2008)
- Bill Studeman - Born on January 16, 1940 - Intelligence officer, and Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (died: August 28, 2008)
- Tina Turner - Born on November 26, 1939 - Recording artist, Autobiographer, Dancer, Choreographer, Songwriter, Musician, Singer, and Actor - star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Kennedy Center Honors | MOBO Awards | Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance | Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Grammy Award for Record of the Year | American Music Awards | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Grammy Hall of Fame (died: May 24, 2023)
- Marc A. Cisneros - Born on April 5, 1939 - Military personnel (died: May 24, 2023)
- Paul K. Van Riper - Born on July 5, 1938 - Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Eagle Scout | Bronze Star Medal | Silver Star | Purple Heart (died: May 24, 2023)
- Dick Guesman - Born on January 22, 1938 - American football player (died: September 12, 2006)
- Grace Napolitano - Born on December 4, 1936 - Politician (died: September 12, 2006)
- Kris Kristofferson - Born on June 22, 1936 - Recording artist, Film actor, Voice actor, Guitarist, Singer-songwriter, Singer, and Composer - "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award | Johnny Mercer Award | Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award | Grammy Award for Best Country Song | National Defense Service Medal | Rhodes Scholarship | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (died: September 12, 2006)
- Eugene Holmes - Born on March 7, 1934 - Opera singer (died: January 19, 2007)
- Mary Gray Hughes - Born on August 25, 1930 - Short story writer, Editor, Lecturer, and Writer (died: September 1, 1999)
- Norman Podhoretz - Born on January 16, 1930 - Opinion journalist, Journalist, Pundit, and Writer - Francis Boyer Award | Presidential Medal of Freedom (died: September 1, 1999)
- Bernard L. Kowalski - Born on August 2, 1929 - Director, Film producer, Film director, and Screenwriter (died: October 26, 2007)
- Daniel H. Calhoun - Born on November 24, 1927 - University teacher, and Historian - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: March 23, 2019)
- Al Ward - Born on October 24, 1927 - Athlete (died: January 3, 2021)
- Samuel Shapiro - Born on August 26, 1927 - Politician (died: January 3, 2021)
- Clay Evans - Born on June 23, 1925 - Christian minister, Songwriter, and Singer (died: November 27, 2019)
- Pete Ladygo - Born on June 23, 1925 - American football player (died: August 22, 2014)
- Harry Hyde - Born on January 17, 1925 - American football player (died: May 13, 1996)
- Chelo Silva - Born on August 25, 1922 - Singer (died: April 2, 1988)
- Andy Linden - Born on April 5, 1922 - Formula One driver, Racing automobile driver, and Engineer (died: February 10, 1987)
- Lloyd Rodwin - Born on September 14, 1919 - Urban planner - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: December 7, 1999)
- Charles D. Tandy - Born on May 15, 1918 - Businessperson (died: November 4, 1978)
- Leroy Tyus - Born on February 4, 1916 - Real estate developer, and Politician (died: October 15, 1998)
- Américo Paredes - Born on September 3, 1915 - Collector of fairy tales, Novelist, Children's writer, Folklorist, and Journalist - Charles Frankel Prize | National Humanities Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship (died: May 5, 1999)
- Reynaldo Guerra Garza - Born on July 7, 1915 - Lawyer, and Judge (died: September 14, 2004)
- Vic Bradford - Born on March 5, 1915 - American football player, Baseball player, Head coach, and Military officer (died: June 10, 1994)
- Richard G. Colbert - Born on February 12, 1915 - Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (died: December 2, 1973)
- Robert Friend - Born on November 25, 1913 - Poet (died: January 14, 1998)
- Yank Rachell - Born on March 16, 1910 - Mandolinist, and Musician (died: April 9, 1997)
- Son Bonds - Born on March 16, 1909 - Songwriter, and Singer (died: August 31, 1947)
- Hammie Nixon - Born on January 22, 1908 - Musician (died: August 17, 1984)
- William J. Lane - Born on February 7, 1905 - Politician (died: July 1, 1976)