Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced their way into the hearts of millions with their numerous movie appearances. They made a great dancing team, and their talent can be seen in such films as "Top Hat "and "Swing Time." Birthplace: Omaha.
Willa Cather grew up on the plains of Nebraska and wrote about the area in her novels, including "O Pioneers!" She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937. Birthplace: Back Creek Valley, Virginia.
Johnny Carson grew up in Nebraska, and first appeared on television in Omaha. After a series of writing and game show host jobs, he became host of "The Tonight Show", which defined the TV talk-show format. Birthplace: Corning, Iowa.
Henry Fonda is one of America's classic film actors. His honest Midwestern face made him popular throughout the world. Great performances in movies such as "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Mister Roberts" prove his brilliance as an actor. Jane and Peter Fonda are his children. Birthplace: Grand Island.
The thirty-eighth president of the United States, Gerald Ford was Richard Nixon's vice-president during the latter portion of Nixon's term. When Nixon was forced to resign, Ford assumed the role of leader of the country. Birthplace: Omaha.
Extremist civil rights leader, Malcolm X encouraged black people to separate themselves from United States society. A popular film was made about him by noted director Spike Lee. Birthplace: Omaha.
