(October 29, 2008)--Actors Tommy Lee Jones and Barry Corbin are headed for the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in January, officials said Wednesday.

Jones is an eighth-generation Texan who is well known for both his acting and directing talent.

Hall of Fame Officials say he's also an accomplished rancher and polo player.

The 62-year-old won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in "The Fugitive."

He was also in "Coal Miner's Daughter," "JFK," "Batman Forever" and "Men in Black."

Corbin, 68, was born in Lamesa and graduated from Texas Tech University.

He now lives and ranches in Fort Worth.

He was nominated for an Emmy twice for his role in "Northern Exposure" and appeared in numerous other television series, including "Dallas."

Corbin's films include "Urban Cowboy," "WarGames" and "Stir Crazy."

Both men were in "No Country for Old Men" and "In the Valley of Elah."

Four other 2009 inductees to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame were announced Wednesday.

Tyler Magnus was a nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, and Rope Myers a former Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world champion steer wrestler. Ken Welch was a champion saddle bronc rider in the PRCA. The late Jim Bob Altizer is a member of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.

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