The city of Killeen Texas is located in Bell County, Texas. In 2010 the city census determined that there were 127,921 people living in it and this made it the 21st most populated city in the state of Texas. The Principal City or known as is the location of Fort Hood and the Metropolitan Statistical Area. There are many celebrities or famous people who were either raised here or lived here for a portion of time. Here are just a few of them.
Amerie, the R&B singer lived in Killeen for sometime and attended the Ellison High School. Her father was stationed at Fort Hood for a brief time period therefore she lived here and attended school here.
The NFL Chicago Bear’s defensive tackle, Tommie Harris also attended school at the Ellison High School of Killeen Texas.
Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry lived here for a short period of time while their father was stationed at Fort Hood. It was only a short time period. They are well known for their parts in the television series Sister, Sister. They have appeared in various movies as well. They are very well known to some and not known to others.
The original Penguin on the original Batman series that aired on television in the 1960’s was from Killeen, Texas. He also played on the Rocky movie as the manager to Rocky. Burgess Meridith starred alongside Sylvester Stallone in Rocky.
Elvis Presley was stationed at Fort Hood for some time and is well known for all of his movies that he wears his uniform in. I’m surprised none of the videos were ever filmed at the base.
Burt Reynolds who is well known for his roles in movies such as Striptease where he plays a role with Demi Moore is also from this area. He lived in Killeen once when he was younger and therefore has an affiliation with Killeen.
Terry Ray who is known for his roles in American Football as well as Canadian football. The player for the Atlanta falcons and a role in the new England Patriots helps to win over the whole class team.
Another football player who attended school at Ellison high school for a short period of time is Michael Cummings who is the quarterback or was the quarterback of the Kansas Jayhawks.
As you can see there are a number of people who are well known and who have an affiliation with Killeen Texas.