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We are often known as the land of “Great Faces, Great Places” and yet, few people know the following nine celebrities are famous people from South Dakota. From talk show hosts to baseball players, we are super proud of our fellow talented and famous South Dakotans.
Out of a state with less than one million people, it is always amazing to see the talent and dedication that is grown here. We could not be more proud to be from the same state as these famous South Dakotans. What South Dakota native celebrities didn’t make the list? Also, were you already aware that these nine celebrities are famous people from South Dakota? Let us know in the comments below.
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Are there any famous South Dakotans you can watch on television?
When it comes to famous people, there are many South Dakota celebrities. In fact, you probably watch some of them every single day on your very own television. One of these celebrities is Cheryl Ladd, who is best known for her role as Kris Munroe in the hit television series Charlie’s Angels. A couple of other famous South Dakotans you might see on your television screen are Catherine Bach, who is best known for her role as Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, and January Jones, who is known for her role as Betty Draper in Mad Men. These days, more and more South Dakotans are finding their way to the small screen. It’s wonderful that so many South Dakotans have hit the big time and continue to do so. The people of South Dakota couldn’t be more proud.
Who are three famous people born in South Dakota?
Even though many famous people claim to be South Dakotans, they might not have been born here. Several of them might have only grown up here. Or maybe they recently moved here. Listed below are three famous people born in South Dakota. While some of them may no longer live in “The Mount Rushmore State,” they’ll always call South Dakota home.
1. Hubert Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey was born in Wallace, South Dakota on May 27, 1911. From 1965 t0 1969, he served as the 38th vice president of the United States. In addition to being a politician, Hubert Humphrey was also a well-respected pharmacist.
2. Shawn Colvin
Shawn Colvin, a singer, songwriter, and musician, was born in Vermillion, South Dakota on January 10, 1956. She’s best known for her hit song “Sunny Came Home,” which won her a Grammy Award in 1998.
3. Charles Gemar
Charles Gemar is a former NASA astronaut who was born in Yankton, South Dakota on August 4, 1955. He has flown on three Space Shuttle missions.
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