Oakland, California

1. Brad Gilbert (1961)

Tennis Player

Former professional tennis player who once ranked fourth in the world.

2. Drew Gooden (1981)

American Basketball Player

NBA forward who played on a number of teams, most notably the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2004 to 2008. He'd play for the Washington Wizards from 2014 until 2016 when he retired and became a...

3. Cassidy Haley (1980)

American Musician And Fashion De

Fashion designer and songwriter most associated with his brand, Skin.Graft.

4. Daveed Diggs (1982)

Rapper

Rapper and stage actor known for originating the roles of Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in the 2015 Broadway musical Hamilton. His first performance came during the show's preview on...

5. Shemar Moore (1970)

American Actor

Gained fame for playing Derek Morgan in the CBS drama Criminal Minds and for being the host of Soul Train from 2000 to 2003. He debuted on the show S.W.A.T. in 2017.

6. Andrew Bennison (1886)

Screenwriter

American screenwriter whose career peaked during the 1930s with films like Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise, Strong Boy, and Pardon my Scotch.

7. Sidney Howard (1891)

Screenwriter

Academy Award-winning screenwriter for the classic film Gone with the Wind.

8. George Stevens (1904)

Director Cinematographer Editor

Filmmaker who won Academy Awards for directing the 1951 film A Place in the Sun and the 1956 film Giant.

9. Anthony Boucher (1911)

Editor Novelist Short Story Writ

An American science fiction and mystery writer, editor, and journalist, he published such popular works as Nine Times Nine (1940) and Rocket to the Morgue (1942). In addition, he wrote...

10. Zendaya (1996)

American Actor

Actress and singer who became known for starring as Rocky Blue on Disney's Shake It Up. Her second single, "Watch Me," hit #9 on the USA Top Heatseekers chart in 2011....

11. Don Budge (1915)

Tennis Player

Tennis great who had an epic run when he won six consecutive Grand Slam titles.

12. Antonio Davis (1968)

American Basketball Player

Former NBA player best known for his days with teams like the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors. Following his playing career, he became the President of the NBA Players Association...

13. Mitch Mullany (1968)

Actor Comedian Screenwriter

American actor and screenwriter who starred in his own series Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher from 1996 until 1998. He also wrote and starred in the 1999 film The Breaks.

14. Jack Soo (1917)

American Actor

One of the first Japanese American television stars, he is forever remembered as Det. Nick Yemana on Barney Miller.

15. Kenneth Tobey (1917)

American Actor

He appeared in many films including The Thing from Another World, The Candidate, Airplane! and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. In 1957, he appeared in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

16. Natalie Nunn (1984)

Reality Television Participant

Reality personality who first appeared on the fourth season of Oxygen's Bad Girls Club. She returned in following seasons and appeared on other shows on the Oxygen network. 

17. Stephan Jenkins (1964)

Musician

Lead singer-songwriter and guitarist of Third Eye Blind, the band known for hit songs like "Jumper." He has won multiple California Music Awards.

18. Cole Becker (1995)

Punk Singer

Singer and guitarist best known as a member of Swmrs, formerly known as Emily's Army. The band has played festivals like the Vans Warped Tour and the Soundwave Festival. In...

19. Russ Meyer (1922)

Director Photographer

Filmmaker known for his campy low-budget sexploitation movies.

20. Brian Shaw (1966)

American Basketball Player And C

Guard who played in the NBA from 1988 to 2003, most notably for the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he won three straight NBA Championships with from 2000 to 2002....

21. Barbara Graham (1923)

Convicted Murderer

Convicted murderer whose story inspired the 1958 film I Want to Live!, assisted in the murder of 64-year-old Mabel Monohan, executed by gas chamber.

22. Abby Martin (1984)

American Journalist

Journalist and TV personality known for her work on RT America as a correspondent and host of the shows Breaking the Set and The Empire Files. She's also worked for...

23. Marty Paich (1925)

American Musician

Record producer and accomplished pianist who worked with Frank Sinatra, Linda Ronstadt, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles, Johnny Rivers, and other great musicians of his day.

24. Jonn Hart (1989)

Musician

R&B singer who initially came to fame as a member of the boy band Tha Outfit. He broke out as a solo artist in 2012 and gained significant attention with...

25. Robert Turbin (1989)

American Football Running Back

NFL running back who was drafted in the 4th round of the 2012 draft by the Seattle Seahawks, and debuted for the team that season.

26. Damian Lillard (1990)

Basketball Player

6th overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers who was named 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year. He hit a buzzer beater three pointer in Game 6 of...

27. Robert Culp (1930)

Actor Scriptwriter

Co-starred with Bill Cosby as secret agent Kelly Robinson on TV's I Spy from 1965 to 1968 and later starred on CBS's Trackdown.

28. Ryan Coogler (1986)

Film Director

Well-known director and screenwriter who rose to acclaim for the Grand Jury Prize-winning film Fruitvale Station, which looked at the shooting death of Oscar Grant. He has also co-written and directed the...

29. Edwin Meese (1931)

American Presidential Advisor

Republican attorney and professor who served as the US Attorney General from 1985 to 1988 under President Ronald Reagan. He has worked as a law professor at several prestigious universities...

30. Wally George (1931)

Television Commentator

The host of the show Hot Seat, he is most recognized for his epithet The Father of Combat TV.

31. G-Eazy (1989)

American Musician

Born Gerald Earl Gillum, he is a hip hop artist whose first major album, These Things Happen, peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200. His single "Me, Myself,...

32. Rod McKuen (1933)

American Writer Singer Composer

Songwriter and poet best known for translating the hits of French singer Jacques Brel into English. He wrote more than 1500 songs that spanned more than 100 million record sales.

33. Jimmy Rollins (1978)

American Baseball Player

Shortstop who helped bring a World Series title to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. He won 3 straight Gold Glove awards from 2007 to 2009, led the National League in...

34. Tony Lema (1934)

Professional Golfer

Former American golfer who won a dozen PGA Tour events, including the 1964 Open Championship.

35. Cynthia Stevenson (1962)

American Actor

American actress who has played roles in films like The Player and Air Bud: Golden Receiver. She has also acted in the Tv shows Men in Trees and Surviving Suburbia.

36. Ron Dellums (1935)

United States Marine

American Democratic politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1970 to 1998. After his time in Congress, he served as Mayor of Oakland, California.

37. June Pointer (1953)

American Musician

Lead singer of the R&B and soul group The Pointer Sisters who released the hit song "Yes We Can Can."

38. Mark Curry (1961)

Actor

Comedic television actor best known for his starring role in the television series Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. He became a host of the series It's Showtime at the Apollo and...

39. Alicia Garza (1981)

Activist

Civil rights activist who is widely recognized as one of the co-founders of the Black Lives Matter movement for racial justice. Additionally, she has spearheaded such projects as People Organized to...

40. Arion Salazar (1970)

Bassist

Bass player, vocalist, and arranger for the pop rock band Third Eye Blind, the group known for songs like "Semi-Charmed Life" and "Jumper."

41. Mills Watson (1940)

American Actor

Actor who is known for his roles as Deputy Perkins on B.J. and the Bear, and as Uncle Buster on the sitcom Harper Valley P.T.A.

42. Dakin Matthews (1940)

American Actor

American actor who played Judge Peter Carroll in the soap opera General Hospital and won a Drama Desk Award Special Award for his role in the 2003 revival of Henry IV. 

43. Kehlani (1995)

Pop Singer

Initially famous for her performance on America's Got Talent with the band Poplyfe, this California singer and songwriter went on to record singles such as "Lonely in December," "1st Position," and "Raw...

44. Squire Fridell (1943)

American Actor

Commercial actor most famous for playing the McDonald's clown Ronald McDonald from 1984-1991. He has also had small roles on series like M*A*S*H. 

45. Finn Taylor (1958)

American Film Director

Screenwriter and director, who is best known for the 2002 film, Cherish and 2006 film The Darwin Awards.

46. Mike Botts (1944)

American Drummer

Drummer who played with the 1970s soft rock band Bread and who also worked as a session musician.

47. Khamani Griffin (1998)

American Actor

American actor best known for his roles in the TV series All of Us and in the movie Daddy Day Care. Both performances earned him nominations for Young Artist Awards. He...

48. Alan Mulally (1945)

President And Ceo Of Ford Motor

Businessman and engineer who served as the President and CEO of the Ford Motor Company from 2006 to 2014. Immediately after leaving the company, he was named to the Board...

49. Marlin Briscoe (1945)

American Football Player

Former NFL wide receiver who was an All-Pro selection with the Buffalo Bills in 1970.

50. Ruth Pointer (1946)

American Musician

R&B artist performer who shared the stage with her sisters in the 1970s group, The Pointer Sisters.

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