List of people from Los Angeles facts for kids

The following is a list of famous people who were either born in, lived in, or are connected to the city or county of Los Angeles, California. People born in Los Angeles are sometimes called Angelenos.

Los Angeles skyline

Amazing Actors and Artists

Jennifer Aniston

Ai

Jhené Aiko

• Patrick J. Adams – An actor and director, born in Toronto.
• Jhené Aiko – A talented singer-songwriter.
• Ai – A Japanese-American singer-songwriter.
• Jessica Alba – A well-known actress and businesswoman.
• Herb Alpert – A famous musician, composer, and producer.
• Anthony Anderson – An actor and comedian.
• Paul Thomas Anderson – A respected screenwriter and film director.
• Jennifer Aniston – A popular actress.
• Christina Applegate – An actress.
• Anne Archer – An actress.
• Desi Arnaz Jr. – An actor and musician.
• Lucie Arnaz – An actress and singer.
• Sean Astin – An actor, born in Santa Monica.
• Shiri Appleby – An actress.
• Hayley Atwell – A British-American actress, originally from London, England.
• Gene Autry – A singer, actor, and L.A. museum and baseball team owner, born in Texas.
• Jack Avery – A singer and songwriter.
• Iggy Azalea – An Australian rapper, originally from Sydney, Australia.

Brilliant Stars and Builders

Tyra Banks

Ryan Braun

Jeff Bridges

• B-Real – A rapper.
• Judy Baca – A muralist, known for large wall paintings.
• Michael Bacall – An actor and screenwriter.
• Justin Baldoni – An actor.
• Ireland Baldwin – A model.
• Christian Bale – An actor, originally from Haverfordwest, Wales.
• Colleen Ballinger – A YouTuber, author, and comedian, born in Santa Barbara.
• Alex Band – A singer and musician.
• Andrea Barber – An actress.
• Joseph Barbera – An animator, producer, and director.
• Beck – A singer.
• Ed Begley Jr. – An actor.
• Troian Bellisario – An actress.
• Candice Bergen – An actress.
• Corbin Bernsen – An actor.
• Corbyn Besson – A singer and songwriter.
• Beyoncé – A world-famous singer.
• Hailey Bieber – A fashion model.
• Justin Bieber – A Canadian singer and actor, originally from London, Ontario, Canada.
• Bad Bunny – A rapper and singer, born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.
• Rachel Bilson – An actress.
• Thora Birch – An actress.
• Rowan Blanchard – An actress.
• Francesca Lia Block – An author.
• Blueface – A rapper.
• Edwin Bodney – A poet.
• Kwesi Boakye – A voice actor.
• Chaz Bono – An activist for gay rights.
• Richard Boone – An actor.
• Kate Bosworth – An actress.
• Cameron Boyce – An actor and dancer.
• Ray Bradbury – A famous writer.
• Creed Bratton – An actor.
• Beau Bridges – An actor.
• Jeff Bridges – An actor.
• Alison Brie – An actress.
• James Brolin – An actor.
• Josh Brolin – An actor.
• Albert Brooks – An actor, screenwriter, and director.
• Alton Brown – A chef and TV personality.
• Jackson Browne – A musician.
• Charles Bukowski – An author.
• Candace Cameron Bure – An actress, known for Full House.
• Tim Burton – A film director, born in Burbank.
• Jake Busey – An actor.
• Paul Butcher – An actor.

Creative Minds and Cool Performers

Keith Carradine

Sasha Cohen

Jamie Lee Curtis

Ice Cube

• Calmatic – A filmmaker.
• Jim Carrey – A well-known actor and comedian.
• John Cage – A composer.
• Stephen J. Cannell – A television director, writer, and producer.
• Kylie Cantrall – An actress, singer, and YouTube personality, born in Tarzana.
• Lizzy Caplan – An actress.
• Belinda Carlisle – A singer.
• Kim Carnes – A singer.
• Adam Carolla – A comedian, actor, and entertainer.
• David Carradine – An actor.
• Robert Carradine – An actor.
• Leo Carrillo – An actor.
• Johnny Carson – A television personality, born in Iowa.
• Katie Cassidy – An actress.
• Patrick Cassidy – An actor.
• Shaun Cassidy – A singer, actor, and television producer.
• David Castañeda – An actor.
• Doja Cat – A singer.
• Emma Chamberlain – A YouTube personality.
• Richard Chamberlain – An actor.
• Charlie Chaplin – An iconic actor and director, a pioneer of the Los Angeles film industry, born in England.
• Max Charles – An actor, born in Ohio.
• Roy Choi – A Korean-American chef and TV host, originally from Seoul, South Korea.
• John Cleese – An English actor, comedian, producer, screenwriter, and voice actor.
• Michael Clifford – A singer-songwriter and musician, member of 5 Seconds of Summer, born in Australia.
• Chanel West Coast – A rapper.
• Johnnie Cochran – A famous attorney.
• Sasha Cohen – A figure skater.
• Mindy Cohn – An actress.
• Natalie Cole – A singer.
• Lily Collins – A British-American actress and model, originally from Guildford, Surrey, England.
• Ry Cooder – A musician and composer.
• Jackie Coogan – An actor.
• Coolio – A rap artist.
• Bradley Cooper – An actor.
• Jackie Cooper – An actor and director.
• Gia Coppola – An actress and director.
• James Corden – An actor, comedian, and television personality, originally from London, England.
• Miranda Cosgrove – An actress and singer.
• Kevin Costner – An actor.
• Bryan Cranston – An actor.
• Joan Crawford – An actress, originally from San Antonio, Texas.
• Richard Crenna – An actor and film director.
• James Cromwell – An actor.
• David Crosby – A musician.
• Denise Crosby – An actress.
• Andraé Crouch – A musician.
• Tom Cruise – A famous actor.
• Ice Cube – An actor, rapper, and writer.
• Jamie Lee Curtis – An actress.
• Miley Cyrus – A singer-songwriter and actress, originally from Franklin, Tennessee.
• Ian Chen – An actor.

Dynamic Directors and Daring Performers

Ivan Dorschner

Alexa Demie

• Elizabeth Daily – An actress.
• Carson Daly – A television personality and host of The Voice, born in Santa Monica.
• Frank Darabont – A director, born in France.
• Kim Darby – An actress.
• Jeff Davis – An actor, comedian, and singer.
• Shane Dawson – A popular YouTube personality.
• Sylvia Day – An author.
• Oscar De La Hoya – A famous boxer.
• Alexa Demie – An actress.
• John Densmore – A musician.
• Johnny Depp – A well-known actor.
• Laura Dern – An actress.
• Emily Deschanel – An actress.
• Zooey Deschanel – An actress and singer.
• Deuce – A singer and rapper.
• Leonardo DiCaprio – A famous actor and environmental activist.
• Grace Van Dien – An actress.
• Roy Edward Disney – A television producer.
• Walt Disney – A legendary animator, film studio, and theme park founder, born in Illinois.
• Nina Dobrev – An actress, born in Bulgaria.
• David Dobrik – A YouTube personality, born in Slovakia.
• Micky Dolenz – An actor and musician.
• Kirk Douglas – An actor and philanthropist, born in New York.
• Tony Dow – An actor.
• Robert Downey Jr. – A famous actor, born in New York.
• Dr. Dre – A musician and composer.
• Nikki DuBose – A model turned author and activist, born in South Carolina.
• Teala Dunn – An actress and comedian.
• Tony Duquette – A designer.
• Clea DuVall – An actress.
• Jakob Dylan – A musician.
• Dumbfoundead – A rapper.

Entertaining Stars and Experts

Billie Eilish

• India Eisley – An actress.
• Billie Eilish – A globally recognized singer-songwriter.
• Larry Elder – A radio personality.
• Danny Elfman – A composer and musician.
• Jenna Elfman – An actress.
• Bret Easton Ellis – A novelist.
• Harlan Ellison – A science fiction author.
• James Ellroy – An author.
• Jaime Escalante – A respected educator.
• Briana Evigan – An actress.

Fantastic Film Figures and More

Jodie Foster

• Shelley Fabares – An actress, born in Santa Monica.
• John Fante – An author.
• Richard Farnsworth – An actor.
• Mia Farrow – An actress and activist.
• David Faustino – An actor.
• Roshon Fegan – An actor.
• Raymond E. Feist – An author.
• Allyson Felix – An athlete and Olympic gold medalist.
• America Ferrera – An actress.
• Tiziano Ferro – A singer, born in Italy.
• Sally Field – An actress, born in Pasadena.
• Mark Edward Fischbach – A YouTuber, born in Hawaii.
• Danielle Fishel – An actress, originally from Mesa, Arizona.
• Carrie Fisher – An actress, writer, and producer, born in Beverly Hills.
• Rhonda Fleming – An actress.
• Dann Florek – An actor.
• Kirk Fogg – An actor and host of Legends of the Hidden Temple.
• Bridget Fonda – An actress.
• Beanie Feldstein – An actress.
• Harrison Ford – An actor, born in Illinois.
• Jodie Foster – A famous actress, director, and producer.
• Sara Foster – An actress.
• Dillon Francis – A DJ.
• Bonnie Franklin – An actress, born in Santa Monica.
• Linda Fratianne – A figure skater.
• Stan Freberg – A voice actor and comedian.
• Jennifer Freeman – An actress.
• Five for Fighting – A singer-songwriter.
• Frost – A Chicano rapper.
• Odd Future – A hip-hop group.

Great Performers and Gifted Artists

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Jake Gyllenhaal

• Lady Gaga – A world-famous singer, originally from New York City.
• Guillermo del Toro – A film director.
• The Game – A rapper and actor.
• Eric Garcetti – The Mayor of Los Angeles.
• Aimee Garcia – An actress, originally from Chicago, Illinois.
• Andrew Garfield – An actor.
• Fernando Garibay – A record producer.
• Judy Garland – A legendary singer and actress, originally from Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
• Leif Garrett – A singer and actor.
• Spencer Garrett – An actor.
• Joseph Gatt – An English actor, model, and voice actor.
• John Gavin – An actor and ambassador.
• Frank Gehry – A famous architect.
• Sarah Michelle Gellar – An actress, born in New York City.
• Gina Gershon – An actress.
• Balthazar Getty – An actor.
• Tyrese Gibson – A singer-songwriter and actor.
• Melissa Gilbert – An actress, film director, and labor union president.
• Glasses Malone – A rapper.
• Sharon Gless – An actress.
• Jonathan Gold – A Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic.
• Tony Goldwyn – An actor.
• Selena Gomez – A popular actress and singer, originally from Grand Prairie, Texas.
• Pancho Gonzales – A tennis star.
• Meagan Good – An actress.
• Omar Gooding – An actor.
• Joseph Gordon–Levitt – A well-known actor.
• Kim Gordon – A musician, member of Sonic Youth.
• Andy Grammer – A singer.
• Ariana Grande – A popular singer, songwriter, and actress, born in Boca Raton, Florida.
• David Gregory – A television journalist.
• Nash Grier – A Vine star.
• Alyssa Farah Griffin – A television commentator.
• Sandi Griffiths – A singer.
• Josh Groban – A singer.
• Jake Gyllenhaal – A famous actor.
• Maggie Gyllenhaal – An actress, originally from New York City.

Hollywood Icons and Talented Individuals

Paris Hilton

Bella Hadid

Luke Hemmings

• Bella Hadid – A model, originally from Washington, D.C.
• Gigi Hadid – A model.
• Tom Hanks – A world-famous actor and film director.
• Jonah Hill – An actor, filmmaker, and comedian.
• Matt Hill – A voice actor and comedian.
• James Hahn – A former mayor of Los Angeles.
• Randa Haines – A director and film producer.
• Alana Haim – A musician, member of the band Haim.
• Danielle Haim – A musician, member of the band Haim.
• Este Haim – A musician, member of the band Haim.
• Gabbie Hanna – A YouTuber, born in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
• Mariska Hargitay – An actress, born in Santa Monica.
• Mark Harmon – An actor, born in Burbank.
• Ray Harryhausen – A special effects director.
• Chick Hearn – A legendary Lakers basketball broadcaster, born in Illinois.
• Hugh Hefner – A magazine publisher, born in Illinois.
• Luke Hemmings – A singer-songwriter and musician, member of 5 Seconds of Summer, born in Australia.
• Barbara Hershey – An actress.
• Darryl Hickman – An actor and studio executive.
• Dwayne Hickman – An actor.
• Paris Hilton – A celebrity, model, actress, and DJ, originally from New York City.
• Dustin Hoffman – A famous actor.
• Jennifer Holt – An actress.
• Olivia Hastings Holt – An actress and singer, originally from Germantown, Tennessee.
• Tim Holt – An actor.
• Calum Hood – A singer-songwriter and musician, member of 5 Seconds of Summer, born in Australia.
• Bob Hope – A comedian and actor, born in England.
• James Horner – A composer.
• Richard Steven Horvitz – A voice actor.
• Marques Houston – A singer.
• Bryce Dallas Howard – An actress.
• Clint Howard – An actor, born in Burbank.
• Ron Howard – A director and actor, born in Oklahoma.
• C. Thomas Howell – An actor.
• Joshua Hong – A singer, member of the pop group Seventeen.
• Kelly Hu – An actress, model, and beauty queen, originally from Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Kate Hudson – An actress.
• Howard Hughes – An aviation pioneer and film producer, born in Iowa.
• D. L. Hughley – An actor and comedian.
• Helen Hunt – An actress, born in Culver City.
• Nipsey Hussle – A rapper.
• Anjelica Huston – An actress, born in Santa Monica.
• Josh Hutcherson – An actor.
• Timothy Hutton – An actor, born in Malibu.
• David Henry Hwang – A playwright.
• Tiffany Hwang – A singer, member of the pop group Girls Generation.

Inventors and Influencers

• Grant Imahara – Known from MythBusters.
• Kid Ink – A rapper.
• Joe Inoue – A singer.
• Ice Cube – A rapper and actor.
• Ashton Irwin – A singer-songwriter and musician, member of 5 Seconds of Summer, born in Australia.
• Lance Ito – A judge.

Judges, Journalists, and Pop Stars

Kylie Jenner

Angelina Jolie

• Manny Jacinto – An actor and comedian.
• Michael Jackson – A legendary singer, born in Gary, Indiana.
• Michael Jackson – An L.A. radio personality, born in England.
• Jonathan Jafari – A YouTube personality.
• Etta James – A singer.
• LeBron James – A famous basketball player, born in Ohio.
• Jan and Dean – A 1960s singing duo.
• Kendall Jenner – A television star, model, and celebrity.
• Kylie Jenner – A television star, model, and celebrity.
• Kris Jenner – A television star, model, celebrity, and manager.
• Dorothy Vena Johnson – An African-American poet and educator.
• Magic Johnson – A Lakers basketball star and Dodgers co-owner, born in Michigan.
• Angelina Jolie – A world-famous actress.
• Wesley Jonathan – An actor.
• Jack Jones – A singer.
• Jerome Jones – A hip-hop artist.
• Rashida Jones – An actress.
• Montell Jordan – A singer and pastor.
• Florence Griffith Joyner – An athlete and Olympic gold medalist.
• Ashley Judd – An actress, born in Granada Hills.
• Nicole Jung – A member of the South Korean girl group KARA.
• Victoria Justice – An actress and singer, originally from Hollywood, Florida.

Key Figures in Entertainment and Sports

Gabe Kapler

Anna Kendrick

Kim Kardashian

• Kesha – A singer-songwriter.
• Khloé Kardashian – A socialite, model, actress, and television star based in Los Angeles.
• Kim Kardashian – A socialite, model, actress, and television star based in Los Angeles.
• Kourtney Kardashian – A socialite, model, actress, and television star based in Los Angeles.
• William Katt – An actor.
• Chris Kattan – An actor and comedian.
• Julie Kavner – An actress and voice actor.
• Danny Kaye – An actor and singer.
• Zoe Kazan – An actress.
• KBeaZy – A record producer and YouTuber, originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan.
• Diane Keaton – An actress.
• Michael Keaton – An actor.
• Keb' Mo' – A blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
• Minka Kelly – An actress.
• Anna Kendrick – An actress and singer, originally from Portland, Maine.
• Andrew Keegan – An actor.
• Val Kilmer – An actor.
• Elle King – A singer-songwriter and actress.
• Joey King – An actress.
• Kerry King – A guitarist of Slayer.
• Abbot Kinney – The founder of Venice, California.
• Josh Klinghoffer – A guitarist of The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
• Suge Knight – A record producer.
• Beyoncé Knowles – A singer, songwriter, actress, model, record producer, and businesswoman, originally from Houston, Texas.
• Dave Koz – A composer and musician.
• Zoe Kravitz – An actress.
• Robby Krieger – A musician.
• Alex Kurtzman – A filmmaker.
• Lisa Kudrow – An actress.
• Sheila Kuehl – An actress and politician, originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• Kyra Kupetsky – A voice actress and animator.

Leading Ladies and Legendary Artists

Juliet Landau

Adam Levine

Darlene Love

• Shia LaBeouf – An actor.
• Matthew Labyorteaux – An actor.
• Patrick Labyorteaux – An actor.
• Annie LeBlanc – An actress, originally from Augusta, Georgia.
• Peter M. Lenkov – A writer and producer.
• Alan Ladd Jr. – A film director and producer.
• John Lahr – A critic.
• Kendrick Lamar – A famous rapper.
• Phil LaMarr – A voice actor, comedian, and writer.
• Bianca Lawson – An actress.
• Juliet Landau – An actress.
• Christopher B. Landon – A screenwriter.
• Giada De Laurentiis – An Italian-American chef, writer, and television personality, originally from Rome, Italy.
• Jason Scott Lee – An actor.
• Michele Lee – An actress.
• Janet Leigh – An actress, born in Merced, California.
• Jennifer Jason Leigh – An actress.
• Chris Lemmon – An actor.
• The Lennon Sisters – A singing group.
• Kay Lenz – An actress.
• Kawhi Leonard – A basketball player.
• Logan Lerman – An actor.
• Lisa Leslie – A USC and Sparks basketball player.
• letlive. – An art-punk band from Los Angeles.
• Jared Leto – An actor and musician, frontman of 30 Seconds To Mars, originally from Bossier City, Louisiana.
• Shannon Leto – A musician, brother of Jared, originally from Bossier City, Louisiana.
• Harvey Levin – The founder of TMZ.
• Adam Levine – The lead singer of Maroon 5.
• Gary Lewis – A musician.
• Harry Lewis – An actor and restaurateur.
• Juliette Lewis – An actress.
• Allan Linder – A visual artist.
• Audra Lindley – An actress.
• Sara Lindsey – An actress, originally from Washington, D.C.
• Roger Linn – The inventor of the digital drum machine.
• Alex D. Linz – An actor.
• Amber Liu – A member of the South Korean girl group F(x).
• Blake Lively – An actress.
• Billie Lourd – An actress.
• Cher Lloyd – A singer, originally from Malvern, Worcestershire, England.
• Daniel Lobell – A stand-up comedian and podcaster, born in New York City.
• Tone-Lōc – A rapper and actor.
• Heather Locklear – An actress.
• Gary Lockwood – An actor, born in Van Nuys, California.
• John "Juke" Logan – A harmonica player and songwriter.
• Julie London – A singer and actress.
• Lauren London – An actress.
• Jennifer Lopez – A famous singer and actress, originally from New York City.
• Steve Lopez – A columnist for the Los Angeles Times.
• Demi Lovato – A singer and actress, originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Kevin Love – A basketball player, born in Santa Monica.
• Darlene Love – A singer and actress.
• Madison Love – A songwriter and singer.
• Mike Love – A singer for the Beach Boys.
• Jon Lovitz – An actor.
• Steve Lukather – A musician.
• Diana Lynn – An actress.
• Lyrics Of Two – A band from Los Angeles.
• John Lasseter – A film director.
• Jane Levy – An actress.
• L.A. Beast – A competitive eater.

Musical Maestros and Movie Stars

Chris Masters

Liza Minnelli

Marilyn Monroe

• James MacArthur – An actor.
• John F. MacArthur – A pastor.
• Jenn McAllister – A Youtuber and actress, originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
• Tress MacNielle – A voice actress.
• Steven McQueen – An actor.
• Richard Madden – An actor, originally from Elderslie, Scotland.
• Mía Maestro – An Argentine actress and singer-songwriter, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Roger Mahony – A Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles.
• Daron Malakian – A musician.
• Rami Malek – An actor.
• Laura Marano – An actress.
• Vanessa Marano – An actress.
• Xolo Maridueña – An actor.
• Cheech Marin – A comedian, musician, and actor.
• Jordan Maron – A YouTube personality.
• Dean Paul Martin – An actor, born in Santa Monica.
• Elizabeth Marvel – An actress.
• Biddy Mason – A pioneer African-American businesswoman.
• Chris Masters – A professional wrestler.
• Tim Matheson – An actor, born in Glendale.
• Rachel Matthews – An actress.
• Misty May-Treanor – A volleyball player.
• Thom Mayne – An architect.
• Leo McCarey – An actor, composer, film director, writer, and producer.
• Leigh McCloskey – An actor and artist.
• Maureen McCormick – An actress.
• Kristy McNichol – An actress.
• Katharine McPhee – A singer and actress.
• Meghan, Duchess of Sussex – An actress and British royal.
• Wendy Melvoin – A musician.
• Lee Meriwether – An actress and 1955 Miss America.
• Jillian Michaels – A trainer and TV personality.
• Miguel – A recording artist.
• Tomo Miličević – A musician.
• Michael Milken – A financier and philanthropist.
• Kevin Millar – A baseball player.
• Inger Miller – A world and Olympic champion sprinter.
• Penelope Ann Miller – An actress.
• Leon Milo – A composer, percussionist, and sound artist.
• Yvette Mimieux – An actress.
• Nicki Minaj – A rapper, originally from Trinidad and Tobago.
• Liza Minnelli – A famous actress and singer.
• Donald Miralle – A photographer.
• Joni Mitchell – A singer-songwriter and painter, born in Fort Macleod, Canada.
• Christopher Mitchum – An actor, writer, and film director.
• James Mitchum – An actor.
• Peggy Moffitt – A model.
• Marilyn Monroe – A legendary actress.
• Elizabeth Montgomery – An actress.
• Poppy Montgomery – An Australian-American actress, originally from Sydney, Australia.
• Peet Montzingo – An internet personality and author.
• Warren Moon – A football player.
• Terry Moore – An actress.
• John Morrison – A professional wrestler.
• Patt Morrison – A newspaper and radio journalist.
• William R. Moses – An actor.
• Walter Mosley – A novelist.
• Elisabeth Moss – An actress.
• Paul Moyer – A television newscaster.
• William Mulholland – An engineer and DWP pioneer, born in Ireland.
• Megan Mullally – An actress.
• Bill Mumy – A singer and actor.
• Kathleen Munroe – A Canadian actress, originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
• Michael Murphy – An actor.
• Don Murray – An actor.
• Eddie Murray – A professional baseball player.
• Shawn Mendes – A Canadian singer and songwriter, born in Pickering, Ontario, Canada.
• Lenda Murray – An IFBB professional bodybuilder.
• Murs – A rapper.
• Elon Musk – An entrepreneur, originally from Pretoria, South Africa.
• Mustard – A hip hop producer.
• Klymaxx – An 80's group band.
• Elizabeth Mitchell – An actress.
• Mozhan Marnò – A television actress.

Notable Names in Science and Entertainment

Bill Nye

• Jordan Nagai – A child actor.
• Stu Nahan – A sportscaster.
• Audrey Napoleon – A record producer and DJ.
• Ricky Nelson – A singer and actor, born in New Jersey.
• Laraine Newman – An actress.
• Randy Newman – A composer and musician.
• Thomas Newman – A composer.
• Julie Newmar – An actress.
• Mika Newton – A singer, born in Burshyn, Ukraine.
• Jack Nicholson – A famous actor, born in New Jersey.
• Jane Nigh – An actress.
• Night Things – A Los Angeles new wave band.
• Nipsey Hussle – A rapper and entrepreneur.
• Larry Niven – A science-fiction writer.
• Richard Nixon – The 36th Vice President and 37th President of the United States.
• Isamu Noguchi – An artist.
• Jeanette Nolan – An actress.
• Sheree North – An actress.
• Diana Nyad – A long-distance swimmer.
• Christian Nyby – A film producer, editor, and director.
• Bill Nye – A scientist and TV personality, born in Washington, D.C., and lives in Los Angeles.

Outstanding Achievers

Bob Ojeda

• Tyler Oakley – A YouTuber.
• Rockne S. O'Bannon – A film director, writer, and producer.
• Finneas O'Connell – A singer, songwriter, and producer.
• Bob Ojeda – A baseball player.
• Masi Oka – An actor.
• Tyler Okonma – A rapper.
• Daniel Olivas – An author, book critic, and attorney.
• Barret Oliver – An actor and photographer.
• Robert Oliveri – A former child actor.
• Kevin Ollie – A basketball coach.
• Edward James Olmos – An actor, writer, producer, and director.
• Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen – Actresses.
• Griffin O'Neal – An actor.
• Ryan O'Neal – An actor.
• Tatum O'Neal – An actress.
• Wendy C. Ortiz – A writer.
• Emily Osment – An actress.
• Haley Joel Osment – An actor.
• Harrison Gray Otis – The owner and publisher of the Los Angeles Times.

Prominent Personalities and Pioneers

Gwyneth Paltrow

Lt. Donald Prell wearing his WWII U.S. Army uniform in 2009

• Christopher Mintz-Plasse – An actor.
• Ben Platt – An actor and comedian.
• David Paich – A musician.
• Gwyneth Paltrow – A famous actress.
• Randall Park – An actor.
• Sara Paxton – An actress.
• Danielle Panabaker – An actress, originally from Augusta, Georgia.
• Kay Panabaker – An actress and zoologist, originally from Orange, Texas.
• Matthew Perry – An actor and comedian, originally from Williamstown, Massachusetts.
• Grace Park – An actress.
• T. Jefferson Parker – A novelist.
• Paula Patton – An actress.
• Jake Paul – A YouTube personality, actor, and boxer, born in Cleveland, Ohio.
• Logan Paul – A YouTube personality and actor, born in Westlake, Ohio.
• Gregory Peck – A famous actor, born in San Diego.
• Mark Pellegrino – An actor.
• Michelle Perry – An athlete and world champion hurdler.
• Chynna Phillips – A singer.
• Mary Pickford – A pioneering actress and co-founder of United Artists, born in Toronto.
• Ben J. Pierce – A YouTuber, singer-songwriter, and actor, born in Dallas.
• Spencer Pigot – A racing driver.
• Hasan Piker – A Twitch streamer and political commentator.
• Chris Pine – An actor.
• Eve Plumb – An actress, born in Burbank.
• Pokimane – A Moroccan-Canadian Internet personality, originally from Morocco.
• Tyrone Power Jr. – An actor.
• Stefanie Powers – An actress.
• Freddie Prinze Jr. – An actor.
• Donald Prell – A futurologist and author, born in Los Angeles.
• Rain Pryor – An actress.
• Jade Pettyjohn – An actress.

Remarkable Entertainers and Role Models

Paul Rodriguez

• James Rallison – A YouTube Animator.
• Jacki Randall – An artist.
• Johnnie Ray – A singer-songwriter and pianist.
• Maureen Reagan – An actress, daughter of Ronald Reagan.
• Michael Reagan – A radio personality, son of Ronald Reagan.
• Nancy Reagan – An actress and First Lady, born in New York.
• Ron Reagan – A television host and ballet dancer, son of Ronald Reagan.
• Ronald Reagan – An actor and President of the United States, born in Illinois.
• Robert Redford – A famous actor and director, born in Santa Monica.
• Nikki Reed – An actress.
• Keanu Reeves – A famous actor.
• Andy Reid – An NFL coach.
• Debbie Reynolds – An actress, raised in Burbank.
• Rhett and Link – YouTube entertainers.
• Giovanni Ribisi – An actor.
• Robert Ri'chard – An actor.
• Kyle Richards – A television personality.
• Sally Ride – A pioneering astronaut.
• Rihanna – A world-famous singer, born in Barbados.
• Bobby Riggs – A tennis player.
• Amber Riley – An actress.
• Richard Riordan – A former L.A. mayor.
• John Ritter – An actor, born in Burbank.
• Herb Ritts – A photographer.
• Naya Rivera – An actress and singer.
• Clete Roberts – A radio-TV journalist, born in Oregon.
• Joe Roberts – A motorcycle racer, born in Malibu.
• Jackie Robinson – An iconic baseball player, raised in Pasadena.
• Jo Ann Robinson – A civil rights activist.
• Rachel Robinson – The wife of baseball's Jackie Robinson.
• Jay Rock – A rapper.
• Adam Rodríguez – An actor and director.
• Luis J. Rodriguez – A writer and activist.
• Paul Rodriguez – A comedian and actor, born in Compton.
• Paul Rodriguez Jr. – A professional skateboarder.
• Sofia Richie – A model.
• Mickey Rooney – An actor, born in New York.
• Gary Ross – A film director.
• Katharine Ross – An actress.
• Lawrence Ross – An author.
• Tracee E. Ross – An actress.
• Edward R. Roybal – A politician.
• Pete Rozelle – A longtime NFL commissioner.
• Lela Rochon – An actress.
• John Rubinstein – An actor.
• Emily Rudd – An actress, originally from Saint Paul, Minnesota.
• Charlie Ruggles – An actor.
• Wesley Ruggles – A director and producer.
• Drakeo the Ruler – A rapper and songwriter.
• Patrice Rushen – A singer and musician.
• Andy Russell – A singer.
• Rene Russo – An actress, born in Burbank.

Singers, Sports Stars, and Storytellers

Mitchell Schwartz

Mike Shinoda

Willow Smith

Earl Sweatshirt

• Angus Sutherland – A producer and actor.
• Samia – A musician.
• Sasha Alexander – A producer and actress.
• Stephen M. Silverman – A journalist and author.
• Melanie Shatner – An actress.
• Jonathan Silverman – A Hollywood actor.
• John Schneider – A producer.
• Eden Sher – An actress and comedian.
• Samantha Jo – An actress and martial artist, born in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
• Katey Sagal – An actress.
• Halston Sage – An actress.
• Mort Sahl – A comedian.
• Albert Saijo – A poet.
• Susan Saint James – An actress.
• Jill St. John – An actress.
• Adela Rogers St. Johns – A journalist and screenwriter.
• Jay Sandrich – A film director and producer.
• Angela Sarafyan – An Armenian-American actress, originally from Yerevan, Armenia.
• Dick Sargent – An actor.
• Ben Savage – An actor, director, and producer.
• Fred Savage – An actor and director, born in Illinois.
• William Schallert – An actor.
• Schoolboy Q – A rapper.
• Pablo Schreiber – An actor.
• Emily Schulman – An actress.
• Geoff Schwartz – An NFL football player.
• Mitchell Schwartz – An NFL football player.
• Jason Schwartzman – An actor and musician.
• Byron Scott – A basketball player and coach, born in Utah.
• Melody Thomas Scott – An actress.
• Vin Scully – A legendary Dodgers baseball broadcaster, born in New York.
• Big Sean – A rapper.
• George Segal – An actor.
• Jason Segel – An actor.
• William Nicholas Selig – A movie producer and zookeeper.
• David O. Selznick – A film producer, born in Pennsylvania.
• Parvati Shallow – A Survivor contestant and winner.
• Benjamin Shapiro – A conservative political commentator.
• Karen Sharpe – An actress.
• Marley Shelton – An actress.
• Richard Sherman – An NFL player, born in Compton.
• Mike Shinoda – A musician.
• Pauly Shore – A comedian and actor.
• Too Short – A rapper.
• Joel Siegel – A film critic.
• James Sikking – An actor.
• Jonathan Silverman – An actor.
• Sebu Simonian – An Armenian-American singer, originally from Aleppo, Syria.
• O. J. Simpson – A USC and NFL football player, born in San Francisco.
• Nancy Sinatra – A singer and actress, originally from Jersey City, New Jersey.
• Tina Sinatra – A producer.
• Lilly Singh – A YouTuber, comedian, talk show host, and actress, originally from Toronto, Canada.
• John Singleton – A film director, writer, and producer.
• Skrillex – A DJ and producer.
• Slash – A guitarist for Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver.
• Leonard Slatkin – A conductor.
• Slayyyter – An American pop singer and songwriter, originally from St. Louis, Missouri.
• Erika Slezak – An actress.
• Alexis Smith – An actress, originally from Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.
• Steve Smith Sr. – An NFL wide receiver.
• Willow Smith – A singer.
• Smothers Brothers – Entertainers, born in New York and raised in Los Angeles.
• Duke Snider – A Hall of Fame baseball player.
• Snoop Dogg – A rap artist.
• Hilda Solis – A politician and former Secretary of Labor.
• Paul Soriano – A director and producer.
• Tori Spelling – An actress.
• Steven Spielberg – A world-famous filmmaker, born in Cincinnati.
• Robert Stack – An actor.
• Lakeith Stanfield – An actor.
• Anine Stang – A Norwegian singer-songwriter, originally from Oslo, Norway.
• Patti Stanger – A businesswoman and reality television personality, originally from Short Hills, New Jersey.
• Giancarlo Stanton – A baseball player, born in Panorama City.
• Hailee Steinfeld – An actress, born in Tarzana.
• Brett Sterling – An NHL hockey player.
• Donald Sterling – A longtime owner of the Los Angeles Clippers.
• Tisha Sterling – An actress.
• Stephanie – A singer.
• Jamie Stewart – A musician.
• Kristen Stewart – A famous actress.
• Lindsey Stirling – An American violinist.
• Dean Stockwell – An actor.
• Emma Stone – An actress, originally from Scottsdale, Arizona.
• Peter Stone – A screenwriter.
• Madeleine Stowe – An actress.
• Darryl Strawberry – A baseball player.
• Woody Strode – An actor.
• Rider Strong – An actor and director.
• Burt Sugarman – A film and TV producer.
• Cree Summer – An actress.
• Alison Sweeney – An actress.
• Jodie Sweetin – An actress.
• Earl Sweatshirt – A rapper, member of OFWGKTA.
• Adam G. Sevani – An actor and dancer.

Television Stars and Talented Musicians

George Takei

Shirley Temple

Tyga

• Taboo – A rapper.
• Ted Danson – An actor.
• Miiko Taka – An actress, originally from Seattle, Washington.
• George Takei – A famous actor.
• Amber Tamblyn – An actress, born in Santa Monica, California.
• Russ Tamblyn – An actor and dancer.
• Jeffrey Tambor – An actor.
• Frank Tashlin – An animator and film director.
• Buck Taylor – An actor.
• Elizabeth Taylor – A legendary actress, born in the UK but grew up in Los Angeles.
• Michele Martin Taylor – A painter.
• Michelle Tea – An author, poet, and literary arts organizer, originally from Chelsea, Massachusetts.
• Shirley Temple – A child actress, born in Santa Monica.
• Mike Tenay – A professional wrestling announcer.
• Tere Tereba – A fashion designer, writer, and actress, originally from Warren, Ohio.
• Paris Themmen – An actor known for his role in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
• Reggie Theus – A basketball player and coach, born in Inglewood.
• Robin Thicke – A singer-songwriter.
• Klay Thompson – An NBA player.
• Lawrence Tibbett – A baritone opera singer and actor, born in Bakersfield, California.
• Merritt Tierce – A short-story author, story editor, essayist, activist, and novelist, originally from Texas.
• Kevin Tighe – An actor.
• Jennifer Tilly – An actress.
• Michael Tilson Thomas – A conductor.
• Tinashe – A singer, born in Lexington, Kentucky.
• Tone Loc – A musician.
• Dean Torrence – A musician.
• Dara Torres – An Olympic swimmer, born in Beverly Hills.
• Tamara Toumanova – An actress and dancer, originally from Tyumen, Russia.
• Robert Towne – A screenwriter, director, and producer.
• Danny Trejo – An actor.
• Justin Timberlake – A famous singer and actor, originally from Memphis, Tennessee.
• Helle Trevino – An IFBB professional bodybuilder, originally from Sønderborg, Denmark.
• Larry Tripplett – A football player.
• Mark Tuan – A member of Got7 and rapper.
• Charlie Tuna – A radio personality, born in Nebraska.
• Ruby Rose Turner – An actress, singer, and dancer.
• Nadia Turner – An actress and dancer.
• Tyga – A rapper.
• Tyler, The Creator – A rapper, producer, and director, member of OFWGKTA.
• Ty Dolla $ign – A singer.
• Oliver Tree – A singer.

Unique Voices and Visionaries

• Andrew Ullmann – A politician.
• Usher – A famous musician, born in Dallas, TX.
• Brendon Urie – A singer, born in St. George, Utah.
• Terdema Ussery – The CEO of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.
• Cenk Uygur – The host of The Young Turks, born in Istanbul, Turkey.

Versatile Performers and Visionaries

• Laura Vandervoort – An actress and martial artist, born in Toronto, Canada.
• Ritchie Valens – A musician and composer.
• Gwen Verdon – An actress and dancer, born in Culver City.
• Sofia Vergara – An actress, originally from Barranquilla, Colombia.
• Victoria – A professional wrestler, born in San Bernardino, California.
• Antonio Villaraigosa – A former Mayor of Los Angeles.
• Roy Marlin "Butch" Voris – A World War II flying ace and founder of the United States Navy Blue Angels.

Writers, World-Changers, and Wonderful Talents

Earl Warren

Jane Wiedlin

• Brian Patrick Wade – An actor.
• Lindsay Wagner – An actress.
• Natasha Gregson Wagner – An actress.
• Robert Wagner – An actor, born in Detroit.
• Duffy Waldorf – A professional golfer.
• Tyler Walker – A NASCAR driver.
• Dylan Walsh – An actor.
• Joseph Wambaugh – A Los Angeles police officer and novelist.
• Burt Ward – An actor.
• Megan Ward – An actress.
• Roger Ward – A 2-time Indy 500 Champion.
• Rick Ware – A NASCAR driver.
• Earl Warren – A Governor of California and Chief Justice of the United States.
• Casey Wasserman – A sports and entertainment figure.
• Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins – A singer, originally from Des Moines, Iowa.
• Bob Watson – A Major League Baseball player and executive.
• Henry Waxman – A politician.
• Gerard Way – A musician, born in Summit, New Jersey.
• Patrick Wayne – An actor.
• Doodles Weaver – A comedian.
• Jeff Weaver – A baseball player, born in Northridge.
• Jered Weaver – A baseball player, born in Northridge.
• Ryn Weaver – A singer, born in Salta.
• Jack Webb – An actor and television producer, born in Santa Monica.
• Grace Weber – An R&B singer-songwriter and producer, originally from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
• Michael Welch – An actor.
• Nathanael West – An author.
• Russell Westbrook – A basketball player, born in Long Beach.
• Edward Weston – A photographer.
• Kitty White – A jazz singer.
• Sidney Wicks – A basketball player.
• Jane Wiedlin – A rhythm guitarist of The Go–Go's and actress, born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
• will.i.am – A rapper and producer.
• Anson Williams – An actor.
• Anthony A. Williams – A mayor of Washington, D.C.
• Cindy Williams – An actress.
• Colleen Williams – A television newscaster, originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
• Esther Williams – An actress and swimmer, born in Inglewood.
• Guy Williams – A basketball player.
• Sarah Anne Williams – A voice actress, originally from Indiana.
• Serena Williams – A famous tennis player, born in Michigan.
• Venus Williams – A famous tennis player.
• Larry Wilmore – A television personality.
• Brian Wilson – A singer and composer, born in Inglewood.
• Rita Wilson – An actress and producer, originally from Hollywood, Los Angeles.
• Torrie Wilson – A model, actress, and professional wrestler, born in Boise, Idaho.
• Paul Winfield – An actor.
• Matthew Wolff – A professional golfer.
• Nat Wolff – An actor, singer, and songwriter.
• Anna May Wong – An actress.
• John Wooden – A Hall of Fame basketball UCLA coach, born in Indiana.
• Shailene Woodley – An actress, born in Simi Valley.
• Ilene Woods – An actress, born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
• Indiana Woodward – A ballet dancer, originally from Paris, France.
• Cal Worthington – An auto dealer, born in Oklahoma.
• Lara Worthington – A model, born in Australia.
• Sam Worthington – An actor and writer, born in England and raised in Australia.
• James Worthy – A Lakers basketball player and broadcaster, born in North Carolina.
• Clare Wren – An actress, originally from New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Dorell Wright – An NBA small forward.
• Haji Wright – A soccer player.
• Jason Wright – An American football player and executive.
• Noah Wyle – An actor.

Young Talents and Yesteryear's Icons

• Elliott Yamin – A singer.
• Zev Yaroslavsky – A politician.
• Dwight Yoakam – A country music singer and songwriter, born in Pikeville, Kentucky.
• Sam Yorty – The 37th mayor of Los Angeles, originally from Lincoln, Nebraska.
• Ace Young – A singer, originally from Boulder, Colorado.
• Nick Young – A basketball player.
• Robert Clark Young – A novelist.
• Lee Thompson Young – An actor, originally from Columbia, South Carolina.
• Tony Young – An actor, originally from New York City.

Zestful Zappers and Zany Characters

• Louis Zamperini – An Olympian and war hero, born in Olean, New York, and raised in Torrance.
• Richard D. Zanuck – A film producer.
• Ahmet Zappa – A musician.
• Dweezil Zappa – A musician.
• Todd Zeile – A baseball player, born in Van Nuys.
• Stephanie Zimbalist – An actress, born in New York City and raised in Los Angeles.
• Valerie Zimring – A rhythmic gymnast.