Tacoma, Washington

1. Isaiah Thomas (1989)

Basketball Player

Known as The Pizza Boy, he is a 5'9" point guard who began his NBA career with the Sacramento Kings in 2011. He went on to play for the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Los...

2. Amber Lancaster (1980)

American Model And Actor

Model known for her work on the game show The Price is Right. She was also the official trophy holder at the 2009 Emmy Awards.

3. Marcus Trufant (1980)

Player Of American Football

Former NFL cornerback who was a 2007 All-Pro selection with the Seattle Seahawks, whom he played with from 2003 until 2012.

4. Ben Sharpsteen (1895)

Film Director Film Producer

Remembered for his work with Disney, this American filmmaker directed the Pinocchio and Dumbo animated features and produced and/or directed a series of Academy Award-winning, nature-themed documentary films (Seal Island,...

5. Bing Crosby (1903)

American Singer Actor

Bass-baritone singer and actor who released "White Christmas" in 1954 who has sold more than half a billion records.

6. Bruce Bennett (1906)

Actor

Notable as both an entertainer and an athlete, he won a silver medal in the shot put event at the 1928 Olympics and went on to appear in Dark Passage,...

7. Frank Herbert (1920)

American Science Fiction Writer

One of the best-selling science fiction writers of all time, he is famous for his Dune saga. He is often classified as a writer in the New Wave literary movement....

8. Janis Paige (1922)

Actress

Actress who became known for her roles in such Broadway musicals as The Pajama Game and Here's Love.

9. Brian Lewerke (1996)

Football Player

Quarterback who joined the Michigan State Spartans in 2015. He played in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic. 

10. Bobby Hutchins (1925)

Film Actor

American child actor who was in the Our Gang short subjects series from 1926 to 1933.

11. Edward LaChapelle (1926)

American Glaciologist

Glaciologist, professor and author who is credited with pioneering the study of avalanches and weather forecasting. He served as a professor at the University of Washington from 1967 to 1982.

12. Tim Urban (1989)

Singer

Singer and songwriter who was the seventh place finalist on the ninth season of American Idol. He released an EP, Heart of Me, in 2010.

13. Richard Brautigan (1935)

Novelist

An American fiction writer and poet known for his frequent use of satire, black comedy, and parody, he is most famous for his 1967 novel, Trout Fishing in America. His...

14. Elinor Donahue (1937)

Actress

Played Betty Anderson on the family sitcom Father Knows Best alongside Robert Young.

15. Dyan Cannon (1937)

Actress

Hollywood actress who starred in Heaven Can Wait and appeared in the 1969 film Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for...

16. Earl Anthony (1938)

American Ten-pin Bowler

Many experts consider him to be the greatest bowler of all time.

17. Sheila Widnall (1938)

United States Secretary Of The A

Aerospace researcher who served as the United States Secretary of the Air Force from 1993 to 1997. She was the first female Secretary and the first woman to lead an...

18. Jerry Miller (1943)

American Musician

Songwriter, guitarist, and singer who founded the San Francisco rock band Moby Grape.

19. Ron Cey (1948)

American Professional Baseball P

6-time MLB All-Star third baseman who was named MVP of the 1981 World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

20. Pamela Reed (1949)

American Actor

Star of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy Kindergarten Cop who also played Marlene Knope in Parks and Recreation.

21. Jo Koy (1971)

American Comedian

Born Joseph Glenn Herbert, he is a stand-up comic who made his presence more nationally known by appearing on Chelsea Lately as a panelist on occasion and also appearing on The Adam...

22. Kat Ross (1986)

TikTok Star

Bellydancer and short form content creator who rose to fame on TikTok. She utilized the platform to share her craft and has built a fanbase of more than 430,000 followers on...

23. Troy Montero (1977)

American Actor

TV actor who played Michael in 2017's A Love to Last. He has over 500,000 followers on his troymontero Instagram account. 

24. Blaine Larsen (1986)

Country Singer

Country singer who has released many top twenty-five albums, including Off to Join the World and Rockin' You Tonight. His song "How Did You Get That Lonely" charted at #18.

25. Miesha Tate (1986)

American Martial Artist

Former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion who won a silver medal in the FILA Grappling Championships in 2008. She began competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in February 2013 and won...

26. KC Montero (1978)

American Actor

TV host who's been seen on SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare) and Party Pilipinas. He's also hosted the KC Show on Wave 891. 

27. Avery Bradley (1990)

American Basketball Player

NBA guard who spent the first seven years of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics. After his time in Boston, he went to play for the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los...

28. Rocky Lockridge (1959)

Boxer

Former professional boxer who held the WBA Super Featherweight title from February 1984 to May 1985. He later appeared on A&E's "Intervention" following years of drug abuse. 

29. Curtis Hamilton (1985)

Player Of American Football

Actor who rose to fame when he portrayed Dr. Dre in the 2016 film Girl from Compton alongside Rhyon Nicole Brown.

30. Vicci Martinez (1984)

American Singer-songwriter

Became a finalist on the 2011 season of The Voice. She is also notable for albums such as Sleep to Dream, I Love You in the Morning, Vicci, and more. In 2018,...

31. Marissa Meyer (1984)

Writer

Famous for her New York Times bestselling Lunar Chronicles novels, Meyer published Cinder, the first book in the series, in 2012. Between 2013 and 2015, she penned four more titles:...

32. Rahmel Dockery (1992)

Football Player

American football wide receiver turned cornerback who played for the Oregon State Beavers from his sophomore through senior year. He went on to have success as a social media star, earning 650,000...

33. Jeremy Meeks (1984)

Instagram Star

Gained attention for his model-esque looks after his leaked mugshot went viral in 2014. His viral mugshot earned over 60,000 "likes" on Facebook and was shown on major news outlets...

34. Darrell Robinson (1963)

American Sprinter

American track and field athlete who won a bronze medal in the 1986 Goodwill Games in Moscow in the 400 meters race.

35. Myles White (1990)

American Football Player

NFL wide receiver who has played for the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants.

36. Desmond Trufant (1990)

American Football Player Defensi

University of Washington star defensive back who was selected 22nd overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2013. He was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year by ProFootballFocus.com

37. Jon Kitna (1972)

American Football Quarterback

Former NFL quarterback whose career spanned from 1997 to 2011.

38. Rich Wilkerson (1984)

Religious Leader

Pastor renowned as the head of the Vous Church and founder of the annual Vous religious conference. He has hosted the show Top 3 on JUCE TV and appeared frequently...

39. Del Rodgers (1960)

Player Of American Football

Running back and return man who played in the NFL from 1982-1988 for the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers.

40. Diane Schuur (1953)

American Jazz Musician

Grammy Award-winning jazz artist who has headlined at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall.

41. Dale Chihuly (1941)

Glass Sculptor

Glass artist whose work was put on permanent exhibition at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

42. Cam Gigandet (1982)

Actor

American film and television actor who became known for his supporting roles in Easy A, Priest, and Twilight. An occasional action star, he portrayed the antagonist Ryan McCarthy in Never Back Down. 

43. Blair Underwood (1964)

Actor

Actor known for playing major parts on the television series L.A. Law, In Treatment, and Dirty Sexy Money.

44. Thomas Bilyeu (1976)

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur who opened Impact Theory with his wife in October 2016. 

45. Jeff Conine (1966)

American Baseball Player

Played in the MLB for 18 seasons and became known as "Mr. Marlin" for his affiliation with the Florida Marlins.

46. Cindy McTee (1953)

American Composer

Award-winning composer and teacher known for her work with the Chicago and Houston Symphony Orchestras, among others.

47. Jon Lester (1984)

American Baseball Player

All-Star pitcher who began his career with the Boston Red Sox in 2006 and became the team's ace shortly thereafter. He won the final game of the 2007 World Series...

48. Michael Swango (1954)

United States Marine

Former physician sentenced to life without parole for poisoning his patients and co-workers.

49. Nathan Gamble (1998)

American Actor

Played James Gordon Jr. in The Dark Knight and later had the lead role in Dolphin Tale. On television, he has appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, House M.D., and Without a Trace.

50. Jerry Cantrell (1966)

American Musician And Songwriter

Guitarist and songwriter with the grunge and rock band Alice in Chains who also pursued a solo career.

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