List of Famous people born in California, United States of America

Amy Ruth Tan is an American author known for the novel The Joy Luck Club, which was adapted into a film of the same name in 1993 by director Wayne Wang.

Jacqueline Danell Obradors is an American actress. She has appeared in films such as Six Days, Seven Nights (1998), Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999), Tortilla Soup (2001), A Man Apart (2003) and Unstoppable (2004). On television, Obradors is known for her role as Det. Rita Ortiz in the ABC crime drama series NYPD Blue (2001–2005).

Mark Christopher Lawrence is an American character actor, stand-up comedian and voice-over artist. He is known for his role as esoteric D.J., Tone Def, in the 1994 satirical rap mockumentary, Fear of a Black Hat. He has appeared in popular films such as Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Tales From the Hood, Planet of the Apes, Lost Treasure and The Pursuit of Happyness.

Quinn L. Cummings is an American former child actress. She played Lucy McFadden in Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl and had a recurring role as Annie Cooper on the television series Family. Since quitting acting, she has become an entrepreneur, and has published several books.

Christine Huyen Tran Ha is an American chef, writer and TV host. She is the first blind contestant of MasterChef and the winner of its third season in 2012.

Chelsea Field is an American actress.

Charles Alden Black was a Californian businessman known for his work in aquaculture and oceanography as well as his marriage to Shirley Temple Black.

Anthony Hernandez is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a Middleweight with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2014, he has also competed with Global Knockout and Legacy Fighting Alliance.

John Arthur Rubinstein is an American actor, composer and director.

Jahvid Andre Best is an Olympic track and field athlete and a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at California, setting several school records, including most all-purpose yards in a single season and most rushing yards in a single game. Best also led the Pac-10 in total rushing yards in 2008. Best competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics, representing Saint Lucia in track and field.