West Virginia: Don Knotts
Portraying lovable Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, Don Knotts enjoyed a lengthy career in show business. Growing up in Morgantown, Knotts had a tumultuous childhood. After initially being a shy child, Knotts emerged in a large way. After graduating from West Virginia University, Knotts appeared in a number of films and television shows. He became somewhat of a cult icon in his later years.
Other Notables: Brad Paisley, Mary Lou Retton, Steve Yeager, Nick Saban
Nebraska: Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett was born and bred in Nebraska. A native of Omaha, Buffett is one of the most successful individuals in United States history. Much of his money was made through excellently timed investments. As of 2018, Buffett’s net worth is alleged to be hovering around $91 billion.
Other Notables: Marlon Brando, Henry Fonda
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