Fresno, California

1. Flex Wheeler (1965)

American Bodybuilder

Retired IFBB professional bodybuilder notable for being one of the greatest in the history of the sport after winning the Arnold Classic five times, a record at the time. His...

2. Tim McDonald (1965)

All-american College Football Pl

Professional safety who played for the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers during his 12-year career. During his career, he was a six-time Pro Bowler and a member of the 1995 49ers that...

3. Frank Chance (1876)

American Baseball Player

Former major league first baseman and manager who hit .296 during his 17-year career. He played for the Chicago Cubs when they were the Orphans.

4. William Saroyan (1908)

Novelist Playwright Short Story

Armenian-American novelist who wrote The Human Comedy and The Time of Your Life. He used Greek mythology in his stories.

5. Mae Laborde (1909)

American Actress

Notable for beginning her acting career in the final decade of her life, Laborde rose to fame for her portrayal of Gladys on the FX sitcom It's Always Sunny in...

6. Tom Goodwin (1968)

American Baseball Player And Coa

Speedy center fielder and left fielder who stole at least 30 bases seven times and at least 50 bases four times during his 14-year MLB career.

7. Jon Hall (1915)

Actor

He was typecast as the adventurer in Universal Pictures films such as Arabian Nights and Sudan. His other credits include the 1952 film, Brave Warrior, and the 1942 film, Brave...

8. Kirk Kerkorian (1917)

American Businessman

CEO of Tracinda Corporation. He once held a fortune of more than $16 billion.

9. Heidi Blickenstaff (1971)

American Actor

Stage performer who appeared in such Broadway musicals as [title of show], The Full Monty, The Little Mermaid and Freaky Friday. She'd go on to star in the Disney musical...

10. Mike Connors (1925)

American Actor

Actor best known for playing the lead character, detective Joe Mannix, on the CBS series Mannix from 1967 to 1975. He also played an undercover agent on the series Tightrope!...

11. Sam Peckinpah (1925)

Actor Director Producer Screenwr

Uncompromising director of films like The Wild Bunch and 1971's Straw Dogs.

12. Carson Palmer (1979)

All-american College Football Pl

2002 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback who began his NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2003. He set a number of franchise records with the Bengals, including the highest passer rating for a season...

13. Bee Vang (1991)

Actor

Actor who played Thao Vang Lor in the drama film Gran Torino. 

14. Isaiah Austin (1993)

College Basketball Player

7'1" center who made his college debut in 2012 for Baylor University.

15. Sid Haig (1939)

Actor

American action film actor who became known for his work in a variety of films, including 2004's Kill Bill: Vol. 2 and 2005's The Devils Rejects. He achieved widespread recognition...

16. Jim Maloney (1940)

American Baseball Player

Hard-throwing starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds who played from 1960 to 1970.

17. Daryle Lamonica (1941)

American Football Player

Former quarterback who was named the American Football League's Most Valuable Player in 1967 and 1969 as a member of the Oakland Raiders. He was famously nicknamed "The Mad Bomber."

18. Kevin Federline (1978)

American Entertainer

Dancer who became best known as the husband of Britney Spears. After the couple divorced, he and Spears got into a much-publicized custody battle for their two kids and he...

19. Anthony Baeza (1993)

Rapper

Recording artist and producer best known simply as Baeza who first rose to fame on YouTube. He wrote and produced his biggest hit single, "Far From Ready."

20. Larry Levis (1946)

American Poet Short Story Writer

American poet, author, critic, and professor whose literary works include The Afterlife and The Dollmaker's Ghost. His 1972 debut collection, Wrecking Crew, received the International Poetry Forum's U.S. Award.

21. Amanda Leighton (1993)

Actress

Actress best known for her role as Emma on the ABC Family series The Fosters and as the voice of Blossom on The Powerpuff Girls. She has also landed recurring roles on television series...

22. Anthony McCoy (1987)

Player Of American Football

Tight end who made his NFL debut in 2010 for the Seattle Seahawks after being selected in the 6th round of that year's draft.

23. Meghan Camarena (1987)

YouTube Star

Reality star and actress who was a contestant on The Amazing Race in 2013, and starred as Rapwnzel in Video Game High School. In 2017, she became the host of Disney's Polaris Primetime....

24. Than Merrill (1977)

American Football Player

Famous as the founder of real estate development company CT Homes, with whom he starred on the popular HGTV reality series Flip This House between 2007-2009. He later had his debut...

25. David Callaham (1977)

. American Screenwriter

Screenwriter most recognized for penning the screenplay, The Expendables.

26. Christopher Gorham (1974)

Actor

Played the role of Henry Grubstick in the hit television series Ugly Betty. He'd later star on the Netflix show Insatiable.

27. Evan Crooks (1994)

Actor

American actor best known for his roles on The Carrie Diaries as Miller and MTV's Awkward as Theo.

28. Jason Donald (1984)

Baseball Player

Shortstop who won an Olympic bronze medal in 2008 and made his MLB debut in 2010 with the Cleveland Indians.

29. Gary Soto (1952)

Poet

Mexican-American poet and novelist best known for The Tale of Sunlight, his 1978 Pulitzer Prize-nominated poetry collection. He is also famous for Living Up the Street, a 1985 American Book...

30. Emily Kuroda (1952)

American Actor

Best known for her seven-season role as Mrs. Kim on the WB series Gilmore Girls, this Los Angeles-based actress also had a successful career as a stage performer, earning Drama-Logue...

31. Robert Upshaw (1994)

Basketball Player

7-foot center who played college basketball for Fresno State and the University of Washington before declaring for the 2015 NBA Draft.

32. Jake Woods (1981)

American Baseball Player

Left-handed pitcher who played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2005 and the Seattle Mariners from 2006 to 2008.

33. DeShawn Stevenson (1981)

American Basketball Player

NBA guard/forward who broke into the league in 2000 with the Utah Jazz.

34. JP Manoux (1969)

Tv Actor

Best known for his roles in such Disney Channel series as Aaron Stone and Phil of the Future, this screen actor and voiceover artist also appeared in numerous popular films,...

35. Dennis Pitta (1985)

All-american College Football Pl

NFL tight end who began his career with the Baltimore Ravens in 2010. He helped the team win a Super Bowl Championship in 2013.

36. Ickey Woods (1966)

American Football Running Back

Fullback who is best remembered for his trademark touchdown dance, the "Ickey Shuffle." He had a standout 1988 season with the Cincinnati Bengals, making his only Pro Bowl and leading...

37. Gary Jules (1969)

American Singer

Singer-songwriter best known for his cover version of Tears for Fears' "Mad World," which was featured in the film Donnie Darko, as well as in a number of popular television...

38. Milton Blanco (1984)

Soccer Player

Midfielder who made his professional debut with the Fresno Fuego in 2003-2004, later re-joining the club in 2007 and from 2010-2011.

39. Mychal Kendricks (1990)

American Football Player

Linebacker who made his NFL debut in 2012 for the Philadelphia Eagles. He helped the Eagles win the franchise's first ever Super Bowl title in 2018. 

40. Robert Golden (1990)

American Football Player

Safety who made his NFL debut in 2012 for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

41. Lee Rodriguez (1999)

TV Actress

Television actress who is best known for her portrayal of Fabiola on Never Have I Ever. She also made several appearances on Class of Lies in 2018.

42. Zoila Frausto Gurgel (1983)

American Martial Artist

Former Bellator Women's 115-pound champion nicknamed the Warrior Princess.

43. Quincy Pondexter (1988)

American Basketball Player

NBA guard/forward who began his career with the New Orleans Hornets in 2010.

44. Lindze Letherman (1988)

American Actor

Actress who played Georgie Jones on the popular soap opera General Hospital. She also starred in the 2002 film Virginia's Run.

45. Steven Zaillian (1953)

Film Director

Screenwriter who won an Academy Award for writing the screenplay for the 1993 film Schindler's List. He has also been nominated for Academy Awards for penning the scripts to Awakenings,...

46. Michael J. Willett (1989)

Tv Actor

American screen actor who played the role of Lionel in the television show United States of Tara from 2010 until 2011. He also played the role of Tanner in the...

47. Miranda Rae Mayo (1990)

TV Actress

Became known for bringing to life the characters of Talia Sandoval in Pretty Little Liars and Lacey Briggs in Blood & Oil. In 2016, she began playing Stella Kidd in NBS's Chicago Fire. She...

48. Aaron Ruell (1976)

American Actor

Actor and director who played the role of socially awkward Kip in Napoleon Dynamite. In 2007, he starred as the titular character in On the Road with Judas.

49. Steven Anthony Lawrence (1990)

Actor

Former actor best known for his recurring role as Beans on Disney Channel's Even Stevens. His other credits include roles on Married... with Children and The Amanda Show. He has amassed over 30 acting...

50. Tom Seaver (1944)

American Baseball Player

12-time MLB All-Star pitcher known as "Tom Terrific." He helped lead the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1969. 

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