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

Robert Ernest Hite was the co-lead vocalist of the American blues-rock band Canned Heat, from 1965 to his death in 1981. His nickname was "The Bear", and was recognized by his booming gritty voice.

Chris James Holdsworth is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He's the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate.

Robbie Warren Derringer is an American actor.

Matt James Chapman is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). In both 2018 and 2019 he won the Platinum Glove Award, Fielding Bible Award, and Gold Glove Award, while also winning the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2018. Additionally, he was an All-Star for the first time in 2019.

David Albert Mazouz is an American actor. He is best known for his leading role as Bruce Wayne in Fox's Batman-prequel TV drama Gotham (2014-2019). Mazouz started his acting career with several guest roles before joining the Fox TV series Touch (2012–2013), for which he was nominated for a Young Artist Award.

Mandy Gonzalez is an American actress and singer, best known for her leading roles on Broadway. She originated the role of Nina Rosario in the Off-Broadway and Broadway productions of the musical In the Heights. In 2010 and 2011, she played Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked.

Matthew John "Matt" LaChappa is an American baseball pitcher who pitched in the San Diego Padres minor league system. LaChappa is known for being a "Padre for life", having signed a minor league contract with the team for over twenty years since suffering a heart attack during a Rancho Cucamonga Quakes game on April 6, 1996. LaChappa currently resides with his family at the Barona Indian Reservation.

Michael William Day is an American actor, comedian, writer and producer. A native of Orange County, California, Day studied theater at the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a Groundlings alumnus. He went on to write for several television shows. He joined Saturday Night Live as a writer in its 39th season, became a featured player in its 42nd, and was promoted to a repertory player beginning with its 44th.

Mary Kathryn "Mickey" Wright was an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. She became a member of the tour in 1955 and won 82 LPGA Tour career events including 13 major championships. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Donald Ward Penn is a former American football offensive tackle. Penn played college football at Utah State, and was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2006. Penn has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, and Washington Redskins.