Spokane, Washington

1. Jordan Fry (1993)

Movie Actor

Actor who played Mike Teavee in the 2005 film version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and starred in 2007's Meet the Robinsons. In 2006, he played Porter Purdy in Raising Flagg.

2. Wilder Penfield (1891)

Pioneering Canadian Neurosurgeon

Canadian neuroscientist who developed a surgical treatment for epilepsy.

3. Julianna Peña (1989)

American Martial Artist

Mixed martial artist best known for becoming the first female to win "The Ultimate Fighter." Her comeback victory against Shayna Baszler was named 2013's Comeback of the Year.

4. Chuck Jones (1912)

Animator

Director of animated films and shorts, notably Warner Bros. cartoons starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other iconic characters.

5. Cathy Lewis (1916)

Actress

Remembered best for her comedic role as Jane Stacy on the late 1940s and early 1950s radio, film, and television series My Friend Irma, Lewis also appeared in the 1958...

6. Sophia Anne Caruso (2001)

Stage Actress

Lucille Lortel Award-nominated actress for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in The Nether at the MCC Theater. She also played Brigitta in NBC's Sound of Music...

7. Jimmy Rowles (1918)

American Jazz Pianist

Ella Fitzgerald's accompanist in the 1980s, playing with her on her last collaboration with Nelson Riddle.

8. Debbie Rowe (1958)

American

Nurse who became an international subject after marrying pop icon Michael Jackson.

9. Susan Peters (1921)

Actress

She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1942 film Random Harvest.

10. Darren McGavin (1922)

Actor

Starred as the eponymous roles of TV's Mike Hammer on Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer and Kolchak of Kolchak: The Night Stalker.

11. Carolyn Kizer (1925)

American Poet

American feminist poet who received the Pulitzer Prize for her 1984 work, Yin. Her other poetry collections include Mermaids in the Basement and Midnight Was My Cry.

12. David Eddings (1931)

American Novelist

An American fantasy writer, he is known for several popular series, including The Belgariad (1982–84), The Malloreon (1987–91), and The Elenium (1989–91). His non-fantasy works include High Hunt (1973) and...

13. Andra Day (1984)

Pop Singer

Known for her bouffant and red-stained lips, she is a singer-songwriter who was first discovered thanks to her covers on YouTube. Her cover of Eminem's hit song "Lose Yourself" went...

14. Jason Hanson (1970)

All-american College Football Pl

Former NFL placekicker who played his entire 21-year career for the Detroit Lions, retiring in 2012.

15. Michael Winslow (1958)

American Actor

Talented voice actor who brought his unique sound effects to the Police Academy film series. Known as the Man of 10,000 Sound Effects, he made a cameo appearance in the...

16. Briann January (1987)

American Basketball Player

WNBA point guard who took on the starting role for the Indiana Fever in 2009.

17. Steve Gleason (1977)

American Football Player

Former NFL football safety for the New Orleans Saints who is known for his punt block return for a touchdown during the 2006 season. He did so during the Saints'...

18. Craig T. Nelson (1944)

Actor Director Producer Screenwr

Emmy Award-winning actor who portrayed football coach Hayden Fox on TV's Coach. He later played the Warden in My Name is Earl and had a role in NBC's Parenthood. He starred as Mr....

19. Megalyn Echikunwoke (1983)

American Actor

American actress known for playing Holly in the series 90210. She also appeared in the 2013 film A Good Day to Die Hard.

20. Mikaela Hoover (1984)

TV Actress

Perhaps most well known for playing Madison Westerbrook in the WB.com web series Sorority Forever, she is also notable for her guest spots on Zombie Basement, How I Met Your Mother, Anger...

21. Lyle Beerbohm (1979)

American Martial Artist

Dominant lightweight who only lost 2 of his first 24 fights while competing in Strikeforce, EliteXC and King of the Cage.

22. Amy LePeilbet (1982)

Soccer Player

Former international soccer defender who won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games as a member of the US Women's National Team. She was also a member of the...

23. Julia Sweeney (1959)

Actor Author Comedian

Comedian and actress who became known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live.

24. Ryan Lewis (1988)

American Music Producer

Producer who has worked with Macklemore since 2008 on his hits like "Thrift Shop," "Same Love," and "Can't Hold Us."

25. Jay Pickett (1961)

American Actor

He became known for appearing in the TV shows Rags to Riches, China Beach, Dragnet, Jake and The Fatman, and Perry Mason.

26. John Stockton (1962)

American Basketball Player

Hall of Fame point guard for the Utah Jazz and 10-time NBA All-Star who is considered by many to be the greatest point guard of all-time. He and fellow Hall...

27. Sydney Sweeney (1997)

Actress

Actress who won Best Actress honors for her role in Takeo at the New York International Film Festival. She's played the character Haley Caren on the web series In the Vault and...

28. Ryne Sandberg (1959)

American Baseball Player

Hall of Fame second baseman who played fifteen years with the Chicago Cubs. He served as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies from 2013 to 2015.

29. George Lynch (1954)

Actor

Guitarist and songwriter with the heavy metal bands Dokken, Lynch Mob, and Souls of We.

30. Matty Mullins (1988)

Metal Singer

Lead vocalist and keyboard player for the American metalcore group Memphis May Fire who are based out of Dallas, Texas. 

31. Cami Bradley (1988)

Folk Singer

Singer and pianist who rose to prominence on season eight of America's Got Talent. After her time on the show, she and Whitney Dean formed The Sweeplings.

32. David Stockton (1991)

Crew

American basketball player who was signed to the German team Medi Bayreuth in 2018.  

33. Michele Morrow (1978)

Actress

Notable as an actress, journalist, and television host, she appeared in episodes of The League of S.T.E.A.M. and Alias; wrote for the magazine Cinefantastique; and presented programs such as Chaotic...

34. Cheyenne Jackson (1975)

Actor Singer

Actor and singer who starred in the Broadway musicals All Shook Up and Xanadu. His other New York credits include Finian's Rainbow, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Damn Yankees.

35. Paul Johansson (1964)

American Actor

Actor who portrayed the role of the villainous father, Dan Scott, on the television series One Tree Hill.

36. Anne McClain (1979)

American Astronaut Candidate

NASA astronaut and United States Army Major. She was a member of the 2013 NASA astronaut group.

37. Jeremy Brandt (1978)

American Businessman

Technology and real estate entrepreneur. He established such companies as 1-800-CashOffer and FastHomeOffer.com.

38. Austin Washington (1985)

American Soccer Player

Austin Washington is an American soccer player who most recently played for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.

39. Nick Hamer (1991)

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40. David N. Donihue (1974)

American Actor And Writer

David N. Donihue is an American writer director and actor.

41. Rich Cullen (1975)

American Soccer Player-coach

Richard Patrick Rich Cullen is a retired American soccer goalkeeper. In 1996 Cullen the son of an Air Force pilot graduated from Mead Senior High School. He attended the United...

42. Isamu Jordan (1975)

American Journalists

Isamu Jordan was an African American journalist musician and professor. When he was 15 years old he joined the staff of The Spokesman-Review where he wrote articles for Our Generation...

43. Tommy Maxwell (ice hockey) (1985)

American Ice Hockey Player

Tommy Maxwell is an American ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the ] of the CHL. In the 2011-12 season Maxwell signed a one-year contract with the St....

44. Cory Withrow (1975)

American Football Player

Cory Withrow is an American football center for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 1999....

45. Allison H. Eid (1965)

Colorado Supreme Court Justice

Allison Hartwell Eid is the 95th Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court having been appointed to the post in 2006 by Republican Governor Bill Owens. Born in Spokane Washington Eid...

46. Gertrude Messinger (1911)

American Actor

Gertrude Dolores Messinger sometimes spelled Gertrude Messenger and also known as Gertie Messinger was a B-movie film actress of the 1930s through the 1950s. Born in Spokane Washington she began...

47. Gale Page (1913)

Actress

Gale Page was an American actress. Born Sally Perkins Rutter in Spokane Washington Page was a radio actress and singer before being signed to a Hollywood film contract by Warner...

48. Harry E. Goldsworthy (1914)

United States Air Force General

Lieutenant General Harry Edgar Goldsworthy was an American Air Force lieutenant general who was deputy chief of staff for systems and logistics Headquarters U. S. Air Force Washington D. C....

49. Rod Funseth (1933)

Professional Golfer

James Rodney Rod Funseth was an American professional golfer who played on both the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour. Amiable and low-key but less than confident Funseth was...

50. Colin Rolfe (1990)

Professional Soccer Player

Colin Rolfe is an American soccer player who currently plays for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Pro.

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