Bakersfield, California
1. Kevin Harvick (1975)
American Stock Car Racing Driver
NASCAR racer who won the Daytona 500 in 2007 and was the Busch Series Champion in 2001 and 2006. He also won the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship.
2. Kelli Garner (1984)
American Actor
She played Faith Domergue in the Oscar Award-winning film The Aviator and starred in the drama series Pan Am from 2011 to 2012.
3. Lawrence Tibbett (1896)
American Opera Singer
Remembered for his more than 600 performances at New York City's Metropolitan Opera, this renowned baritone is particularly famous for his work in operas by Verdi, Puccini, and Bizet.
4. Guy Madison (1922)
Actor
Baby boomers came to know him as TV's Wild Bill Hickok. During a career that spanned four decades, he received the 1986 Golden Boot Award and a Special Golden Globe...
5. CalebCity (1996)
YouTube Star
Comedy content creator on Vine who earned more than 460,000 followers before the app was discontinued. Several of his videos commented on situations in everyday life. He also gained a...
6. Joanne Linville (1928)
Actress
American actress who had been a frequent guest star on several television series such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and Charlie's Angels.
7. Bella Stine (2006)
Voice Actress
American actress most famous for providing the voice of Lucy on the modern series of Peanuts animated shorts. She has also been seen on shows like Teachers and FTS Kids...
8. Sigrid Valdis (1935)
Actress
Actress best known for playing the role of Hilda on the long-running comedy series Hogan's Heroes. She also had roles in Our Man Flint and Marriage on the Rocks.
9. Merle Haggard (1937)
American Musician
Country singer of "Okie From Muskogee" who was the leader of the band The Strangers. He was a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee in 1994.
10. Cjtooicy (2002)
TikTok Star
LGBTQ+ advocate and popular TikTok creator who used the hashtag #homiesexuals for her videos. She has also earned her 2.9 million followers by posting relatable and entertaining comedy videos. She...
11. Silas Nacita (1993)
Football Player
American football players who is best known for playing for Marburg Mercenaries of the German Football League. He also played for Baylor University's football team.
12. Ric Drasin (1944)
American Professional Wrestler
Bodybuilder, personal trainer, stuntman, and former professional wrestler who went under the stage name The Equalizer. He was known for his developments in the field of muscle memory; he also...
13. Cody Kessler (1993)
American Football Player
Quarterback who played college football at University of Southern California (USC) before being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
14. Ryan Reed (1993)
American Racing Driver
NASCAR Nationwide Driver for Roush Fenway Racing who was named Rookie of the Year in the Super Late Model division in 2010. He made his NASCAR debut at the Las...
15. Quincy Amarikwa (1987)
American Soccer Player
American forward who won an MLS Cup with the Colorado Rapids in 2010. He spent the 2012 seasons with Toronto FC, then joined the Chicago Fire in 2013.
16. Jake Varner (1986)
American Wrestler
Freestyle wrestler who won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 96 kg division.
17. Marc Davis (1913)
Visual Effects
Animator and cartoonist, most famous for being one of Disney's Nine Old Men. He created memorable animated characters, including Cinderella.
18. Colby Lewis (1979)
American Baseball Player
MLB pitcher who was selected 38th overall in the 1999 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers.
19. Steve Purdy (1985)
American Soccer Player
American-born Salvadoran defender who began his MLS career with FC Dallas in 2009. He spent three years with the Portland Timbers then joined Chivas USA in 2013.
20. Kris Kohls (1972)
Drummer
Founding member of the rock band Adema who also is a mixed martial artist with a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
21. Brennan Newberry (1990)
American Stock Car Racing Driver
American stock car racing driver who began his NASCAR career in 2010.
22. Jordan Love (1998)
Football Player
Quarterback who was selected 26th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at Utah State University.
23. Jonathan Davis (1971)
Heavy Metal Singer Frontman For
Frontman and singer of the nu metal band Korn who has also worked as a DJ under the name JDevil.
24. Derek Mears (1972)
American Actor
American actor who became known for his roles in horror films, including the remake of Friday the 13th in 2009 and the 2013 movie Hatchet III. In 2005, he portrayed Lead Zorgon...
25. Robert Beltran (1953)
American Actor
Known best for his Golden Eagle Award-winning and ALMA Award-nominated role as Chakotay in the science fiction series Star Trek: Voyager, this California-born actor is also famous for his title...
26. Brian Hooks (1973)
American Actor
Famous for his portrayal of Nick Delaney in the UPN television series Eve, Hooks is also well known for his starring role as Rob Douglas in the 2000 comedy movie...
27. Casey Mears (1978)
American Racing Driver
American stock car racing driver who began his NASCAR Series career in 2001.
28. Reginald Arvizu (1969)
American Musician
Korn bass player who got his nickname from Garfield the cat and who played with StillWell.
29. Brian Welch (1970)
American Musician
Guitarist for the heavy metal band Korn and for Love and Death, his side project. He also has released albums since he became a born-again Christian, like Save Me From Myself.
30. Dave DeRoo (1974)
American Rock Musician
Dave DeRoo is an American rock musician known primarily for his role as bassist of the rock band Adema.
31. Doug Loman (1958)
Professional Baseball Player; Pa
Douglas Edward Doug Loman is a retired professional baseball player whose career spanned nine seasons two of which were spent in Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers. Loman began...
32. Larsen Jensen (1985)
American Swimmer Olympic Silver
Larsen Alan Jensen is an American former freestyle swimmer. He is a two-time Olympic medalist.
33. Robert Swift (1985)
American Basketball Player
Robert Swift is an American former professional basketball player. He last played for the now defunct Tokyo Apache. He stands at 7'1 and played the center position.
34. Lyle Martin (1985)
American Soccer Player
Lyle Martin is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.
35. Rebekka Armstrong (1967)
American Model
Rebekka Lynn Armstrong is the Playboy Playmate September 1986. She is also notable for being the first Playboy Playmate publicly known to be HIV-positive which was announced in 1994.
36. Marty Haggard (1958)
unknow
Marty Haggard is an American country music singer. He is the son of singer-songwriter Merle Haggard. Between 1981 and 1987 Haggard charted five singles on the Hot Country Songs charts...
37. Dennis Ralston (1942)
Tennis Player
Richard Dennis Ralston is an American former professional tennis player. As a young player he was coached by tennis pro Pancho Gonzales. He attended the University of Southern California and...
38. Bill Maze (1956)
American Politician
Everet William Bill Maze is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican Party. Maze is the president of Citizens for Saving California Farming Industries a non-profit...
39. Anna Jelmini (1990)
American Shot Putter And Discus
Anna Jelmini is an American female track and field athlete. On May 13 2009 she set the US high school record in the discus throw with a toss of 190...
40. Mono/Poly (1987)
Record Producer
Charles E. Dickerson better known by his stage name Mono/Poly is an electronic music producer from Bakersfield California.
41. Carver Mead (1934)
American Computer Scientist
Carver Andress Mead is a US computer scientist. He currently holds the position of Gordon and Betty Moore Professor Emeritus of Engineering and Applied Science at the California Institute of...
42. William H. Lancaster (Unknow)
American Politician
H. Lancaster was a member of the California State Assembly. Lancaster was born in Bakersfield California and raised in Sacramento California and Los Angeles County. He entered politics with election...
43. Christine Sonali Merrill (1987)
Sri Lankan Athlete
Christine Sonali Merrill is a Sri Lankan athlete. She competed in the Women's 400m hurdles event at the 2012 Summer Olympics but ranked 30th and was eliminated in the first...
44. Brent Morel (1987)
American Baseball Player
Brenton Andre Morel is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
45. Gerald Haslam (1937)
unknow
Gerald William Haslam is the author credited with having created an awareness of the other California the state's untrendy small town and rural reaches.
46. Jo Ann Castle (1939)
Musician
Jo Ann Castle was an American honky-tonk pianist on The Lawrence Welk Show. She adopted her stage name from the name of an accordion manufacturer another instrument she played with...
47. Megan Langenfeld (1988)
American Softball Player
Megan Langenfeld is an American softball player. She attended Centennial High School in Bakersfield California and the University of California Los Angeles where she plays infielder and pitcher. As a...
48. Joe Hawley (1988)
American Football Player
Joseph Kelly Hawley is an American football offensive guard of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the 117th pick in the fourth round of...
49. Jack Hiatt (1942)
American Baseball Player And Coa
Jack E. Hiatt is a former Major League Baseball player. He was signed by the Los Angeles Angels as a free agent in 1961. Jack made his debut on September...
50. Randy Rich (1953)
American Football Player
Randall Wayne Rich is a former American football defensive back who played three seasons in the National Football League with the Detroit Lions Denver Broncos Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns....