You may know which famous people were born in San Antonio or went to high school here, but those aren't the only ways that celebrities are connected to the Alamo City.
From A-List actors like Pedro Pascal and Tommy Lee Jones to multiple former U.S. presidents, a bunch of famous people have made San Antonio their home at certain points in their lives, and we think that counts too.
These celebrities have surprising connections to San Antonio
By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 12:47 pm
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Pedro Pascal
Beloved sci fi TV dad Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian) moved to San Antonio when he was a young child and lived here until he was 11. In interviews he has said he remembers liking the city’s multicultural feel and remembered it as being “all about going to movies, rock concerts and Spurs games.”
Beloved sci fi TV dad Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian) moved to San Antonio when he was a young child and lived here until he was 11. In interviews he has said he remembers liking the city’s multicultural feel and remembered it as being “all about going to movies, rock concerts and Spurs games.”
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Tommy Lee Jones
Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones was born in San Saba, Texas, and after getting his career underway ended up moving to the 2-1-0.
Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones was born in San Saba, Texas, and after getting his career underway ended up moving to the 2-1-0.
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Juliette Danielle
"You're tearing me apart, Lisa!" Known for her role in Tommy Wiseau's eccentric cult film The Room, Juliette Danielle moved to San Antonio in 2017.
"You're tearing me apart, Lisa!" Known for her role in Tommy Wiseau's eccentric cult film The Room, Juliette Danielle moved to San Antonio in 2017.
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Margaret Atwood
The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood served as writer in residence at Trinity University during the late 1980s.
The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood served as writer in residence at Trinity University during the late 1980s.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th president, taught school in Cotulla, a small town south of San Antonio. After his time in the White House, he retired to a ranch in Stonewall, just north of here.
Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th president, taught school in Cotulla, a small town south of San Antonio. After his time in the White House, he retired to a ranch in Stonewall, just north of here.
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Jackie Earle Haley
Character actor Jackie Earle Haley, known for Bad News Bears and Watchmen, moved to San Antonio after getting married. He owns a production company here.
Character actor Jackie Earle Haley, known for Bad News Bears and Watchmen, moved to San Antonio after getting married. He owns a production company here.
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Emily Strayer
Emily Strayer, the banjo player for the Chicks — formerly the Dixie Chicks — owned a home in San Antonio before her 2008 divorce from the late Charlie Robison, a singer-songwriter with his own musical career.
Emily Strayer, the banjo player for the Chicks — formerly the Dixie Chicks — owned a home in San Antonio before her 2008 divorce from the late Charlie Robison, a singer-songwriter with his own musical career.
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David Caruso
TV cop actor David Caruso (CSI: Miami, NYPD Blue) maintained a residence in San Antonio during the 2000s because he had a son with a San Antonio woman.
TV cop actor David Caruso (CSI: Miami, NYPD Blue) maintained a residence in San Antonio during the 2000s because he had a son with a San Antonio woman.
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Daisy and Violet Hilton
English-born conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton became popular vaudeville performers while they lived in San Antonio during the early 20th century. The twins also appeared in the 1932 horror film Freaks.
English-born conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton became popular vaudeville performers while they lived in San Antonio during the early 20th century. The twins also appeared in the 1932 horror film Freaks.
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Thomas Ellis Gibson
TV actor Thomas Ellis Gibson (Dharma & Greg, Criminal Minds) was born in South Carolina but resides in San Antonio.
TV actor Thomas Ellis Gibson (Dharma & Greg, Criminal Minds) was born in South Carolina but resides in San Antonio.
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Steve Earle
Influential Americana singer-songwriter Steve Earle’s family moved to San Antonio when he was a young child. He dropped out of high school to pursue the musical life. By 1974, he’d split for Nashville.
Influential Americana singer-songwriter Steve Earle’s family moved to San Antonio when he was a young child. He dropped out of high school to pursue the musical life. By 1974, he’d split for Nashville.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower, the nation’s 34th president, was stationed at Fort Sam Houston in 1916. He also coached a football team at St. Louis College, which is now St. Mary's University.
Dwight D. Eisenhower, the nation’s 34th president, was stationed at Fort Sam Houston in 1916. He also coached a football team at St. Louis College, which is now St. Mary's University.
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Lydia Mendoza
Considered the “Mother of Tejano music,” it makes sense that Lydia Mendoza would have San Antonio ties. She was born in Houston, however, and spent much of her youth with her family hitchhiking around Texas to play for migrant workers. Eventually, at age 12, she caught the attention of an Alamo City radio personality and spent considerable time here.
Considered the “Mother of Tejano music,” it makes sense that Lydia Mendoza would have San Antonio ties. She was born in Houston, however, and spent much of her youth with her family hitchhiking around Texas to play for migrant workers. Eventually, at age 12, she caught the attention of an Alamo City radio personality and spent considerable time here.
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John Schneider
John Schneider, otherwise known as half of the Duke Boys on ’80s TV show The Dukes of Hazzard, lived in San Antonio during the 1990s and even founded a production company here to put out family entertainment. He's also starred in the TV series Smallville and The Haves and the Have Nots.
John Schneider, otherwise known as half of the Duke Boys on ’80s TV show The Dukes of Hazzard, lived in San Antonio during the 1990s and even founded a production company here to put out family entertainment. He's also starred in the TV series Smallville and The Haves and the Have Nots.
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Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
Legendary blues guitar slinger Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown started his musical career after the end of World War II playing drums in San Antonio. His musical travels eventually took him to Tennessee, Louisiana and on numerous European tours.
Legendary blues guitar slinger Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown started his musical career after the end of World War II playing drums in San Antonio. His musical travels eventually took him to Tennessee, Louisiana and on numerous European tours.
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Lara Flynn Boyle
Actress Lara Flynn Boyle married real-estate investor Donald Ray Thomas II in 2006 and has maintained a residence in the Alamo City since then.
Actress Lara Flynn Boyle married real-estate investor Donald Ray Thomas II in 2006 and has maintained a residence in the Alamo City since then.
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Dustin Lance Black
Dustin Lance Black, an LGBTQ+ activist who wrote the Academy Award-winning screenplay to Milk, was born in California but spent some of his formative years in San Antonio.
Dustin Lance Black, an LGBTQ+ activist who wrote the Academy Award-winning screenplay to Milk, was born in California but spent some of his formative years in San Antonio.
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Ernest Tubb
Country music pioneer Ernest Tubb, known as the “Texas Troubadour,” took a job as a singer for San Antonio radio station KONO-AM in the 1930s. He later relocated to Nashville and became one of the fixtures on the Grand Ole Opry.
Country music pioneer Ernest Tubb, known as the “Texas Troubadour,” took a job as a singer for San Antonio radio station KONO-AM in the 1930s. He later relocated to Nashville and became one of the fixtures on the Grand Ole Opry.
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Moe Bandy
Moe Bandy, one of the country music luminaries of the 1970s, was born in Mississippi but moved to San Antonio while in grade school and launched his musical career here.
Moe Bandy, one of the country music luminaries of the 1970s, was born in Mississippi but moved to San Antonio while in grade school and launched his musical career here.
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Regina Ting Chen
Actress Regina Ting Chen, who appeared in Stranger Things Season 4, moved to San Antonio with her family from Hawaii when she was a teen. She ended up enrolling in UT Austin, where her aunt was a pharmacy professor.
Actress Regina Ting Chen, who appeared in Stranger Things Season 4, moved to San Antonio with her family from Hawaii when she was a teen. She ended up enrolling in UT Austin, where her aunt was a pharmacy professor.
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