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1. Rockmond Dunbar (1973)

American Actor

Actor who played the role of Benjamin on the TV drama, Prison Break and is known as "Pookie" in the series, The Game. In 2011 he joined FX's Sons of...

2. David Brower (1912)

Environmentalist

Environmentalist who founded many environmental organizations including the Sierra Club Foundation. He served as its first Executive Director.

3. Ben Affleck (1972)

American Actor

Actor and director who first attracted attention for his roles in Dazed and Confused, Mallrats, and Chasing Amy. He played leading roles in Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, and The Town. He later won an Academy Award for...

4. Alex Skolnick (1968)

American Musician

Lead guitarist of the thrash metal band Testament from 1983 to 1993 who also worked with groups like Savatage.

5. Alex Mason (1997)

Other

Professional slackliner who has come to be considered one of the premiere American ambassadors for the sport. He won the U.S. National Championship in 2012 and the Slackline World Championships...

6. Mike Dirnt (1972)

Bass Player; Rock Musician

Bassist and co-founder of the punk rock band Green Day, the group known for songs like "Good Riddance" and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams." 

7. Jahvid Best (1989)

Player Of American Football

NFL running back whose career was plagued with injuries, mostly concussion related, after being drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2010. He was forced to retire from professional football in...

8. James Ivory (1928)

Director

Directed numerous films like A Room with a View, Mr. and Mrs. Bridge, and Howards End.

9. Christopher Rice (1978)

American Writer

Best-selling writer known for his novels A Density of Souls, Light Before Day, and The Vines. His 2013 novel The Heavens Rise was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award.

10. Ian Moore (1968)

Folk Singer

Folk, rock, and blues-influenced songwriter, singer, and guitarist. He formed a Texas-based band called Ian Moore and Moment's Notice (later, The Ian Moore Band).

11. Don Carpenter (1931)

Novelist Short Story Writer Scre

Screenwriter most recognized for his work on the film, Hard Rain Falling.

12. KSHMR (1988)

Music Producer

Electronic dance music producer who debuted at the #23 spot on DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs of 2015 list, the highest debut of any new entry on the list that...

13. Andy Samberg (1978)

American Comedian

Comedian, actor, and musician who popularized Saturday Night Live's Digital Shorts while a cast member from 2005 to 2012. His comedy group The Lonely Island has released three successful comedy rap albums. He...

14. Ron Goulart (1933)

Novelist Short Story Writer Hist

An American writer of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery, he is known for humorous works that typically focus on superhuman heroism and technological mishaps. His best-known works include the Flash...

15. MC Lars (1982)

Rapper

Rapper who has earned a unique place in underground rap due to his references to emo and post-punk music in songs like "Singing Emo." He is also the founder and...

16. Phil Lesh (1940)

American Musician

Bassist for The Grateful Dead, the group known for songs like "Truckin'" and "Ripple," and who also played with The Other Ones.

17. Tom Fogerty (1941)

American Musician

Rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the swamp rock outfit Creedence Clearwater Revival who also played with the rock group Ruby.

18. Karen Grassle (1942)

American Actor

She played the much-beloved mother on the Western TV Drama Little House on the Prairie.

19. Bill Nelson (1942)

American Politician

Politician and Democrat who became a Senator from Florida in 2001. He has voted in support of centrist policies like President Obama's Health Care Act. He previously served in the...

20. Maureen Orth (1943)

American Journalist

Widow of longtime Meet the Press host Tim Russert. She was also an award-winning journalist.

21. Suzy Kline (1943)

American Children's Writer

Known best for her Horrible Harry and Herbie Jones series of children's books, this American writer also worked as a California-based elementary school teacher.

22. John Cipollina (1943)

American Musician

Lead guitarist and founding member of the San Francisco psychedelic rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service who also played with Copperhead.

23. Herb Pedersen (1944)

American Musician And Singer-son

Guitarist who has worked with artists such as Jackson Browne and The Dillards.

24. John Fogerty (1945)

Us-american Rock Singer Songwrit

Singer and guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, best known for hits such as "Fortunate Son" and "Have You Ever Seen The Rain." Fogerty later pursued a successful solo career. Fogerty...

25. Sasha Velour (1987)

Reality Star

Cartoonist who rose to fame as a contestant on season nine of the Emmy Award-winning series, RuPaul's Drag Race.

26. Tyson Ross (1987)

American Baseball Player

Right-handed pitcher who made his MLB debut in 2010 for the Oakland Athletics and signed with the San Diego Padres in 2013.

27. Ray Sherman (1951)

American Football Coach

Football coach who has served as an assistant coach for many NFL teams, including the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys. Before coming to the NFL, he was a coach...

28. Darren Lewis (1967)

American Baseball Player

Former professional baseball player for Major League Baseball and coach at California State University, East Bay. He initially gained fame as a center fielder for teams like the San Francisco...

29. Austin Matelson (1985)

Wrestler

WWE signed wrestler competing under the ring name Judas Devlin in WWE NXT. He joined the 17th season of the CBS reality series Big Brother.

30. John Bryant (1987)

Actor

Center who was an All-American at Santa Clara University and made his professional debut for the NBDL's Erie BayHawks in 2009.

31. Kent Shocknek (1956)

American Television Journalist

Eight-time Emmy Award-winning television journalist who anchored several morning and evening newscasts in Los Angeles, California. 

32. Zaid Shakir (1956)

American Islamic Scholar

Muslim-American scholar who is known for being the co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkley where he also teaches courses on Arabic law, history, and Islamic spirituality. He is also known...

33. Trent Johnson (1956)

American College Basketball Coac

In 2012, he became the coach of Texas Christian University's Horned Frogs Division I basketball team. Previously, he had served as head basketball coach at Louisiana State University, Stanford University,...

34. Peter Buck (1956)

Guitarist Songwriter Producer

R.E.M. guitarist who wrote the 1999 song "Man on the Moon" and who also worked as a notable music producer.

35. Kamani Hill (1985)

Footballer

American forward who began his MLS career with the Colorado Rapids in 2012.

36. Stephanie Sarley (1988)

Multimedia Artist

Visual artist who began receiving major attention in 2015, when her suggestive "fruit art" videos went viral on Instagram. Her controversial art, which also includes adult coloring books, has earned...

37. Helen Colliander (2000)

Actress

Actress who is most famous for her longtime role as Olivia Wheaton on the CBC family drama Heartland. She is also known for her role as Ramona Benson on Being Human as well...

38. Akiva Schaffer (1977)

American Comedy Writer Actor And

Comedic writer known for his contributions to Saturday Night Live, including many popular Digital Shorts. He has also released two satirical hip-hop albums with his group The Lonely Island.

39. Adam Sessler (1973)

American Television Personality

Producer of the gaming company Revision3 and the co-host of, alongside Morgan Webb, the G4TV show X-Play.

40. Nicole Richie (1981)

Television Personality Actress A

Initially gained fame as Paris Hilton's socialite co-star on the reality show The Simple Life. She then became a mentor on the NBC series Fashion Star. In 2014, VH1 began airing...

41. Jesse Waugh (1974)

Painter

Artist and composer whose work has been exhibited at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, and other galleries and venues.. His video work from the Amazon was featured in...

42. Mike Mignola (1960)

Comic Creator

Comic book artist and animator who worked on the Dark Horse Comics series Hellboy, among other projects. His work was incredibly popular among his fellow artists, including Alan Moore who felt that...

43. Goapele (1977)

American Soul And R&b Singer

Soul and R&B singer-songwriter whose first nationally distributed album, Even Closer, peaked at #24 on the Billboards Charts for Top Independent Albums. Her 2006 album, Change it All, reached #32...

44. Amani Toomer (1974)

American Football Player

Former NFL wide receiver who played thirteen seasons with the New York Giants. He won a title as part of the 2007 Giants team that upset the New England Patriots...

45. Colin Tilley (1988)

American Music Video Director

Directed music videos for numerous high-profile artists including Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber.

46. Jane Sibbett (1962)

American Actor

Actress who had her breakout role as Heddy Newman in Herman's Head. She later appeared in Jessica Darling's It List. She has amassed over 50 acting credits throughout her ongoing career. 

47. Rebecca Romijn (1972)

Actress

Actress who played shapeshifting mutant Mystique in the X-Men film franchise. She received additional recognition for her performances in the TV series Ugly Betty and in the films Lake City, The Punisher, and Rollerball.

48. Asa Taccone (1983)

American Musician

Pop singer and electronic artist who is best recognized for being the lead singer of the group Electric Guest. He is also known for his writing abilities and has composed...

49. Jorma Taccone (1977)

American Comedy Writer Actor And

Actor, writer and director who created the Sketch comedy film, MacGruber. He has also appeared in Hot Rod, Land of the Lost, and Grown Ups 2.

50. Marcia Clark (1953)

Lawyer

Notable American prosecutor who was involved in the O.J. Simpson murder trial.

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