Wiki Page, Oklahoma High School- Drama/Theatre Course (OK Art Tech): 1.5 Learn about Famous Oklahomans

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Learn about Famous Oklahomans

Oklahoma has produced many talented actors and actresses, with many crossing over to other performance areas. See the list below to see if you recognize any of these performing Oklahomans:

Reba McEntire, singer/actress

Brad Pitt, actor

Chuck Norris, actor

Ron Howard, actor/director/producer

Bill Hader, actor/comedian

Alfre Woodard, actress

Olivia Munn, actress

James Marsden, actor

Kristin Chenoweth, actress/singer/Broadway star

Kelli O'Hara, actress/singer/Broadway star

Click on each artist's name below to watch a video about specific famous performers from Oklahoma. After reviewing the videos, there will be some guiding questions below.

Alfre Woodard

Kristin Chenoweth

James Marsden

Reba McEntire

Oklahoma Hall of Fame. (2018, Oct 24). Alfre Woodard Biography- Oklahoma Hall of Fame. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Kz0WSYvDHdw?si=Grou9KlrqBet6iJO

Click on the button at the bottom of the video to access the closed captions.

Oklahoma Hall of Fame. (2019, Jan 8). Kristin Chenoweth Biography- Oklahoma Hall of Fame. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/YdbmIw2bk3o?si=XL3PsTrhC0GEmrJe

Click on the button at the bottom of the video to access the closed captions.

The Oklahoman Video Archive. (2018, Jan 2). deadCENTER interview: James Marsden (2012-06-10). [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/tgeR9zdaYcc?si=eWUyfRukW1bLR8lN

Click on the button at the bottom of the video to access the closed captions.

Biography. (2020, Apr 11). Reba McEntire Competed in Rodeos for 10 Years | Biography. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/bWFf-I6I0_A?si=dJv_s9q4IzkpQezP

Click on the button at the bottom of the video to access the closed captions.

Guiding Questions

By yourself, or with a partner, answer the following questions before moving on to the next page:

1. Are you familiar with any of the performers from the video? If so, who?

2. Pick one performer and share one thing you learned about their career.

3. Which performer do you relate to the most and why?