Modesto, California
1. Maria Sanchez (1989)
Tennis Player
Professional tennis player known for being active in both doubles and singles. Her play first garnered attention when she upset Urszula Radwanska at The Bahamas Women's Open in 2012.
2. George Lucas (1944)
American Filmmaker
Director and producer who is best known for creating the groundbreaking science fiction franchise Star Wars. He first received acclaim for his 1973 coming of age film American Graffiti and he also...
3. Jack Angel (1930)
Voice Actor
Voice actor known for his work in such animated films as Monsters, Inc., A Bug's Life, Aladdin, Horton Hears a Who! and Toy Story 3. He also provided voices for numerous animated television series and...
4. Harve Presnell (1933)
Actor And Singer
Actor and singer who began his career in The Unsinkable Molly Brown. His other credits include Saving Private Ryan, Dawson's Creek, and Flags of Our Fathers.
5. Jason Lytle (1969)
American Musician
Singer and guitarist best known for his work with the critically-acclaimed American indie rock band Grandaddy. After the band's breakup in 2005, he released solo albums like 2009's Yours Truly,...
6. Sonny Barger (1938)
Novelist
California-born author and prominent member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. His publications include Freedom: Credos from the Road, Let's Ride: Sonny Barger's Guide to Motorcycling, and Dead in 5...
7. Omega Crosby (1993)
Rapper
California-based rapper who gained fame on YouTube with the release of his viral hit "Bugging."
8. Bryson DeChambeau (1993)
Golfer
Professional golfer who won the NCAA Division I and US Amateur title in 2015, becoming the fifth golfer to accomplish both feats in one year. He went pro in 2016.
9. Mark Spitz (1950)
American Swimmer Olympic Gold Me
American swimmer who won seven gold medals in the 1972 Munich Olympics, which has only been surpassed by Michael Phelps.
10. Michael Medina (1986)
Boxer
Mexican-American orthodox fighter who won the NABF light middleweight title in 2012, defeating veteran Grady Brewer.
11. Kenny Roberts (1951)
American Motorcycle Racer
Champion motorcycle racer. In 1978, he became the first American to win the Grand Prix.
12. Heath Pearce (1984)
American Soccer Player
American defender who joined the New York Red Bulls in 2012 after spending a season with both FC Dallas and Chivas USA. He became part of the United States national...
13. Boaz Myhill (1982)
Professional Footballer
Goalkeeper who appeared in 257 matches for Hull City from 2003 to 2010. He was a member of the Wales national team from 2008 to 2013.
14. Tony Boselli (1972)
All-american College Football Pl
Former offensive lineman who was a three-time All-American at USC and went on to become a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro lineman in the NFL.
15. Danielle Mihalko (2001)
TikTok Star
TikTok star who has been best recognized for her comedy skits as well as her lip synch videos. She also became known for her lifestyle content and shared videos from...
16. Bankrol Hayden (2001)
Rapper
Digital media influencer and hip hop artists with a couple of 2018 singles titled "Drumsticks" and "29."
17. Jeremiah Brent (1984)
Interior Designer
Furniture and interior designer who rose to fame after his marriage to reality star and design expert Nate Berkus in 2014. He is the mind behind the immensely successful New...
18. Lindsay Pearce (1991)
Adopted From Birth
Singer who was a finalist on the Oxygen singing competition The Glee Project who went on to appear at Harmony on Glee. In 2016 she began playing Rebecca in the...
19. Derrick Barry (1983)
Model
Draq queen and celebrity impersonator best known for his career as a Britney Spears lookalike. He was a contestant on season eight of RuPaul's Drag Race.
20. Erin Cafaro (1983)
Olympic Rower
Rower who won gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics in the Eights event.
21. Jeremy Renner (1971)
American Actor And Musician
Earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role as Sgt. First Class William James in The Hurt Locker. He has also played prominent parts in such films as The...
22. Laci Peterson (1975)
Other
Tragically, this California woman was murdered in late 2002 while pregnant with her son, Conner. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was eventually convicted of both first degree murder (of his wife)...
23. Darlene Vogel (1962)
American Soap Opera Actor
Model who became known to television audiences for her role as Chris Kelly on Pacific Blue.
24. Kristin Olsen (1974)
American Politician
Kristin Olsen is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. She is a Republican representing the 12th district. Prior to being elected to the state assembly she...
25. Adrian Oliver (1988)
American Basketball Player
Adrian McClinton Oliver is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Taranaki Mountainairs of the New Zealand NBL. In college Oliver played for the University of Washington...
26. Reeves Nelson (1991)
American Basketball Player
Reeves Bruce Nelson is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins from 2009 until 2011 when he was dismissed from the team. Nelson played...
27. Suzy Powell-Roos (1976)
Athletics (sport) Competitor Dis
Suzanne Powell-Roos is a female discus thrower from the United States. who represented her native country in the women's discus throw event at three Summer Olympics 1996 2000 and 2008....
28. Ann Veneman (1949)
Executive Director Of Unicef And
Ann Margaret Veneman is the former Executive Director of UNICEF a position she held from 2005 to 2010. Her appointment was announced on January 18 2005 by UN Secretary-General Kofi...
29. Gay Jacobsen D'Asaro (1954)
American Fencer
Gay Kristine Jacobsen D'Asaro is an American Olympic foil fencer. She attended and fenced at the University of California at Santa Barbara from 1972–74 and fenced for San Jose State...
30. La Schelle Tarver (1959)
American Baseball Player
La Schelle Tarver is a former backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox during the 1986 season. Listed at 5' 11 165 lb. he...
31. Roger Maltbie (1951)
Professional Golfer
Roger Lin Maltbie is an American professional golfer and on-course analyst for NBC Sports and ESPN. Maltbie was born in Modesto California and grew up in San Jose. He attended...
32. Todd Dillon (1962)
American Football Player
Todd Dillon is a former professional football player a quarterback in the CFL where he played from 1986-94 for two different teams. Previously he played two seasons in the United...
33. Al Autry (1952)
American Baseball Player
Albert Autry was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Autry was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the 1969 amateur draft and started playing minor...
34. Butch Walts (1955)
Tennis Player
Butch Walts is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career Walts won 4 singles titles and 15 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high singles ranking...
35. Brad Kilby (1983)
American Baseball Player
Brad Thomas Kilby is a left-handed former Major League Baseball pitcher. Kilby was selected by the Athletics in the twenty ninth round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft....
36. Gabe Eastman (1977)
American Soccer Player
Gabe Eastman is a retired American soccer defender.
37. Chidi Ahanotu (1970)
Player Of American Football
Chidi Obioma Ahanotu is a former American football defensive end in the NFL. Ahanotu was born in Modesto California to Nigerian father and a mother from Alaska. He was originally...
38. Scott Vallow (1977)
American Soccer Player
Scott Taco Vallow is a retired American soccer goalkeeper most famously for the Rochester Rhinos where he is now an assistant coach. Vallow also helps train the Western New York...
39. Byron Storer (1984)
American Football Player And Coa
Byron Donald Storer is an American football coach and former fullback. He was last the assistant special teams coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He...
40. James Broughton (1913)
American Poet And Filmmaker
James Broughton was an American poet and poetic filmmaker. He was part of the San Francisco Renaissance a precursor to the Beat poets. He was an early bard of the...
41. Don Gile (1935)
American Baseball Player
Donald Loren Gile is a former utility first baseman/catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1959 through 1962 for the Boston Red Sox. Nicknamed Bear — he was listed...
42. Alistair Sylvester (1994)
Canadian Pair Skater
Alistair Sylvester is a Canadian pair skater who competes with partner Hayleigh Bell with whom he is the 2013 Canadian Junior champion.
43. Joe Rudi (1946)
American Baseball Player And Coa
Joseph Oden Rudi is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Kansas City & Oakland Athletics California Angels and Boston Red Sox. He batted and...
44. Joe Dillon (1975)
American Baseball Player
Joseph William Dillon is a former Major League Baseball player. He was a utility fielder. In 2007 he played first base second base third base left field and right field.
45. Jason McDonald (1972)
American Baseball Player
Jason Adam McDonald is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder for the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers from 1997 to 2000....
46. Jason Jiménez (1976)
American Baseball Player
ball player see Jason Jimenez. Jason Jon Jiménez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Jimenez who is of Mexican descent made his Major League Baseball debut on June 3...
47. Ron Slocum (1945)
American Baseball Player
Ronald Reece Slocum is a retired American professional baseball player. Slocum appeared in 80 games for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball during that team's first three seasons...
48. Dave Lee (basketball) (1942)
Professional Basketball Player
David G. Dave Lee is a retired professional basketball small forward who played two seasons in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Oakland Oaks and the New...
49. Steve Rocha (1960)
American Basketball Player-coach
Steven Wayne Rocha known as Steve Rocha is a former American-born Portuguese basketball player and a current coach. He played as a center. Rocha is from Portuguese origin and latter...
50. Tisha Venturini (1973)
American Soccer Player
Tisha Venturini-Hoch is a former American soccer player and current National Spokesperson for Produce for Better Health. She is a gold medalist in 1996 Atlanta Olympics and a world champion...