December 18, 1911

Gravelly (Yell County) native Arthur Hunnicutt was born. Personifying the rustic but savvy characterizations of his home state, Hunnicutt became one of the most sought-after character actors in Hollywood and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 1952’s The Big Sky.

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