Famous North Dakotans

4. This Tony winning actress was also a Deaf Activist.
5. This singer, songwriter, and actress won 13 Grammy awards.
6. This Judge ordered de-segregation of schools in Little Rock in 1957. (includes middle initial)
7. This award-winning western author and screenwriter wrote Hondo, which starred John Wayne.
8. This musician, bandleader, and accordionist hosted one of the squarest musical variety shows on television.
11. This film and TV actress starred in “America’s Sweetheart” and her career spanned 6 decades.
12. This Humanitarian won National Mother of the Year in 1968

1. This Sports, and Hockey Hall-of-Famer was the first hockey player from the state of North Dakota to play in the NHL (National Hockey League). (includes nickname)
2. This American sweetheart moved from North Dakota all the way to Vancouver, Washington when she was 16. She started a family of her own which now includes 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A topiarist for fun, she enjoys the news with her witty and dry sense of humor.
3. This film, TV, and Broadway actress started in the long running Broadway hit “Life with father”.
4. This athlete won a total of 13 NBA (National Basketball Association) Championships as a Professional basketball player and a head coach.
9. This film and TV actress starred in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.
10. This famous pop artist created paintings, collages, drawings, and printmaking that is included in major private and public institutions, as well as solo exhibits.