Walk of Fame

(1939-2018)

Co-founder of the Circle Cinema Foundation, George R. Kravis II was widely recognized for his philanthropy. He was widely recognized for the many innovative artistic and educational programs he supported.

(b. 1964)

Finding fame as scream queen Nancy in the Nightmare on Elm Street series, Heather Langenkamp was born in Tulsa and graduated from Booker T. Washington. In addition to acting, she and her husband run an award-winning special effects make-up studio.

(1938-2014)

A Tulsa native, Billie Letts was a prominent author and screenwriter. She published several novels to much acclaim, including Shoot the Moon, Made in the USA, and Where the Heart Is, for which she also wrote the screenplay.

(1934-2008)

Born in Oklahoma City, OK, Dennis Letts was a former English professor who began his professional acting career at 50. Even with a late start, he appeared in over 40 films, but. perhaps his best role was in his son Tracey’s Tony Award-winning play August: Osage County.

(b. 1965)

Tracy Letts, son of Dennis and Billie Letts, is a Tulsan of many talents. He won the Pulitzer Prize for writing August: Osage County, a Tony Award for his starring role in the revival of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, and writing and acting credits in many acclaimed films.

(b. 1943)

Before he was a visionary filmmaker, Terrance Malick grew up in Bartlesville. He shot his 2012 film To the Wonder there, and is also the award-winning director of Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line, and Tree of Life.

(b. 1955)

From Chockie, OK, the “Queen of Country Music” Reba McEntire has received acclaim for her thespian talents as well. Her hit TV series Reba ran for six seasons and 125 episodes

(1880-1940)

Hollywood's first western star, Tom Mix got his start as a ranch hand in Oklahoma Territory and went on to serve as sheriff of Dewey, OK in 1912. His award-winning talents as a marksman, rider, and roper made the transition to the silver screen easy, and he went on to star in more than 160 films.

(b. 1964)

One of Tulsa's favorite sons, Tim Blake Nelson graduated from Holland Hall before pursuing a career in acting. He attended Juilliard (in the same class as fellow Tulsan Jeanne Tripplehorn) and has award-winning credits in front of and behind the camera.

(b. 1940)

Born in Ryan, OK, where he spent much of his childhood, Chuck Norris became a world champion karate expert before beginning his acting career. He is best known for his hugely successful TV series, Walker, Texas Ranger.

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Among her talents as a television host and documentarian, Tulsan Breniss Burgher O'Neal found her calling as a makeup artist. She touched up future A-listers working with Francis Ford Coppola on The Outsiders and Rumblefish, and has also worked with Ron Howard and on several projects.

(1899-1985)

After a successful career in the silent and early talkie eras, George O’Brien retired to Broken Arrow, OK. He was the lead actor in F.W. Murnau’s Sunrise, in addition to more than 80 featured roles over his career.

(b. 1963)

Few know this megastar was born in Shawnee, OK. Launched into stardom with Thelma & Louise, he has since built a blockbuster resume like few others.

(b. 1947)

A graduate of The University of Tulsa, Mary Kay Place won an Emmy for her role as Loretta in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. She also released two popular Country-Western albums, earning a Grammy nomination as well.

(b. 1952)

Born in Tulsa, Mark Radcliffe has produced box office smash after box office smash. All told, films he has produced have grossed more than $2.7 billion domestically.