Woody Guthrie
| Born | July 14, 1912 |
| Hometown | Okemah, Oklahoma, United States |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Anneke Van Kirk, Marjorie Guthrie, Mary Jennings |
| Children | Arlo Guthrie, Nora Guthrie |
| Parents | Nora Belle Tanner, Charley Guthrie |
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