San Jose, California
1. Jim Plunkett (1947)
American Football Player
Former NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, who was named Super Bowl XV MVP.
2. Nick Groff (1980)
Actor
Co-founder of the Ghost Adventures Crew who is best recognized for starring on the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures. He also produced the series Vegas Stripped and directed the 2004 film Malevolence.
3. Drew Arellano (1980)
Filipino Actor
Filipino-American television host and actor most famous for his hosting work on the morning show Unang Hirit, the travel show Balikbayan and the educational show AHA!. His acting work includes...
4. JJ Heller (1980)
Singer
Christian folk singer had the hits "Your Hands" and "What Love Really Means," which both reached the top fifteen on the Christian chart.
5. Edmund Lowe (1890)
Actor
American actor who portrayed Sergeant Quirt in the 1926 film What Price Glory?. He had other roles in known films such as Dressed to Kill, The Devil is Driving, and...
6. Michio Kaku (1947)
American Theoretical Physicist
Physicist who wrote the best-selling books Physics of the Impossible (2008) and Physics of the Future (2011). In 2008 he hosted the three-hour BBC-TV documentary Visions of the Future and...
7. Christina Kim (1984)
Professional Golfer
Professional women's golfer who has won notable LPGA Tour events like the 2004 Longs Drugs Challenge and 2005 Mitchell Company Tournament of Champions. At age 20, she became the youngest...
8. Matt Sanchez (1970)
Writer Journalist
Former corporal in the United States Marine Corps who became a journalist for Fox News and other networks.
9. Jesús Guzmán (1984)
Venezuelan Baseball Player
MLB outfielder who made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres after two years in the minor leagues.
10. Farley Granger (1925)
American Actor
Actor who starred in the suspenseful movies Strangers on a Train and Rope. He won the 1986 Obie Award for his role in the stage play, Talley & Son.
11. Dustin Diamond (1977)
Actor Musician Comedian
Actor and comedian known best for his role as Screech on the hit show Saved by the Bell.
12. Kate Walsh (1967)
Actress
Played Dr. Addison Montgomery on the television series Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. She also appeared in the 2012 film The Perks of Being a Wallflower and she plays Mrs. Baker on the Netflix series 13...
13. Ricco Rodriguez (1977)
American Martial Artist
MMA veteran and former UFC heavyweight champion competed in his 69th professional bout on May 12, 2013.
14. Josh Thomson (1978)
American Martial Artist
American mixed martial artist who has competed in the lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is a former Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion.
15. Fran Jeffries (1937)
American Singer
California-born singer and actress known for singles like "Sex and the Single Girl" and for her appearances in films like 1963's The Pink Panther.
16. Dave Righetti (1958)
American Baseball Player And Coa
Left-handed pitcher who was an All-Star in 1986 and 1987, Rookie of the Year in 1981, and threw a no-hitter in 1983.
17. Nikki Sixx (1958)
Musician/bassist Songwriter Clot
Bassist for the hard rock band Motley Crue who is also an author and fashion designer. He'd later form the side project Sixx:A.M. in 2007.
18. John Dukakis (1958)
American Actor And Music Executi
Perhaps best known as the adopted child of 1988 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, this California-born man also had careers as a music manager and a Hollywood actor. His music...
19. Kay Ryan (1945)
American Poet
Former United States Poet Laureate who received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for a 2010 collection entitled The Best of It. Her other poetic works include The Niagara River, Elephant...
20. Reggie Smith (1945)
American Baseball Player And Coa
Switch-hitting outfielder who tallied 314 home runs and was selected to seven All-Star teams during his 17-year career.
21. Brandi Chastain (1968)
Soccer Player
Former defender and midfielder who famously stripped her jersey to bare only a bra after scoring a dramatic, game-winning goal for the US national team in the 1999 FIFA Women's...
22. Peggy Fleming (1948)
Figure Skater
American figure skater who won an Olympic gold medal in the singles competition in 1968.
23. Michael Swan (1948)
American Actor
American actor who became known for his work on the popular soap operas, Guiding Light, As the World Turns, and The Bold and the Beautiful.
24. James Paul Gee (1948)
American Linguist
Professor and linguist who became known for his work in the fields of literacy, bilingual education, and discourse analysis.
25. Aaron Gordon (1995)
American Basketball Player
Athletic forward who was selected 4th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. He spent one season playing college basketball at the University of Arizona, helping lead the team...
26. Steven Beitashour (1987)
American Soccer Player
American defender who joined the San Jose Earthquakes in 2010. After four years with the team, he became a member of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2014.
27. Cynthia Calvillo (1987)
Mma Fighter
Mixed martial artist who has garnered fame competing in the strawweight division, including as one of the top 10 2017 competitors in the UFC. She earned the 2017 newcomer of...
28. Jake Cuenca (1987)
Filipino Actor-model- Footballer
Actor known for his leading roles in such Filipino television series as Palos, Tayong Dalawa, and Green Rose. Also a soccer player, he was a striker for the Division 2...
29. Melissa Haro (1987)
American Model
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model who became known for her curvaceous figure and enviable frame.
30. Steve Wozniak (1950)
Co-founder Of Apple Inc.
Founder of Apple Inc. alongside Steve Jobs. He invented the Apple I and Apple II computers. He also pioneered the microcomputer revolution.
31. Gary Radnich (1950)
American Sports Announcer
Famous for his San Francisco morning radio program The Gary Radnich Show, Radnich is also known for his sports journalism work on the web-based KRON television channel.
32. Rosanna DeSoto (1950)
Actress
Actress who earned an Independent Spirit Award for her role in the 1988 film Stand and Deliver.
33. Jake McGee (1986)
American Baseball Player
Left-handed pitcher with an unconventional windup who spent 2010 through 2015 with the Tampa Bay Rays before heading to the Colorado Rockies in a four-person trade in January of 2016.
34. Sheri Moon Zombie (1970)
American Actor
Leading horror actress who has starred in The Devil's Rejects, Halloween and Halloween II. In 2007, she played Eva in Grindhouse: Werewolf Women of the SS.
35. Josh Holloway (1969)
American Actor And Model
Georgia-raised model turned actor who played the role of sarcastic James "Sawyer" Ford on the hit TV show Lost. In 2013, he landed the lead role in the CBS drama Intelligence....
36. Calum Best (1981)
Television Personality And Model
British-American model and television personality who is the son of soccer legend George Best and has starred on reality shows Fool Around With, The Match, and Big Brother.
37. Lila Rose (1988)
American Anti-abortion Activist
American anti-abortion activist known for being the founder of the anti-abortion group Live Action. She is known for conducting undercover investigations of abortion clinics around the United States. She is...
38. Pej Vahdat (1982)
Actor
Most well known for his recurring role as Arastoo Vaziri in the long-running crime series Bones. He has also been seen in recurring roles in Shameless and Sneaky Pete.
39. Sophina DeJesus (1994)
Gymnast
Gymnast and dancer who has been named a multiple-time All-American and Pac-12 Freshman of the Week as well as a member of the United States National Team while attending UCLA....
40. Charles Martinet (1955)
American Actor And Voice Actor
Talented voice-over artist known for bringing life to iconic video game characters Mario and Luigi.
41. Chris Cain (1955)
American Blues And Jazz Guitaris
Internationally-acclaimed jazz and blues guitarist. His albums include Unscheduled Flight, Live at the Rep, and So Many Miles.
42. Kevin Laue (1990)
American Basketball Player
Former college basketball player for Manhattan College who is notable for being the first player in the history of NCAA Division 1 basketball to be missing a limb. He was...
43. Ariel Gade (1997)
American Actor
Known for her role as Lula Dingman in the 2004 Barry Levinson film, Envy, she also starred in such movies as Call of the Wild and Dark Water.
44. Jason Khalipa (1985)
Bodybuilder
Professional bodybuilder and athlete who founded the company NC Fit. He also opened CrossFit Santa Clara in 2008.
45. Amy Chow (1978)
Gymnast
American gymnast who was one of the Magnificent 7, the 1996 Olympic gymnastics team that won gold for the USA for the first time in that category.
46. John Cardiel (1973)
American Skateboarder
American professional skateboarder who is recognized as being one of the founding members of the AntiHero Skateboards company. He was ranked the 11th Most Influential Skater of All Time by Transworld...
47. Henry Cejudo (1987)
Olympic Wrestler
Mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler known for being the first Mexican-American to win a gold medal in the sport, which he did in 2008. After retiring from wrestling in...
48. Vincent Zhou (2000)
American Figure Skater
Figure skater from San Jose, California who became the youngest-ever United States Junior Champion in 2013. He was previously the Novice as well as Intermediate Champion.
49. Christian Traeumer (2000)
American Actor
Child actor best known for roles like that of Bones in the film "Bless Me, Ultima." In 2011, he won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Short...
50. Carney Lansford (1957)
American Baseball Player And Coa
15-year veteran third baseman who won a batting title in 1981.