List of Famous people born in California, United States of America
Gregory Peck
Eldred Gregory Peck was an American actor. He was one of the most popular film stars from the 1940s to the 1960s. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Peck among 25 Greatest Male Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema, ranking him at No. 12.
Billy Bush
William Hall Bush is an American radio and television host, and a member of the Bush family, George H. W. Bush being his uncle.
Mara Wilson
Mara Elizabeth Wilson is an American actress and writer. She rose to prominence as a child for playing the role of Natalie Hillard in the film Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) and went on to play Susan Walker in Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Matilda Wormwood in Matilda (1996), and Lily Stone in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000). Wilson retired from acting in 2000 and has since focused on writing, but returned to acting in 2012.
Elle King
Tanner Elle Schneider, better known by her stage name Elle King, is an American singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress. Her musical style encompasses country, soul, rock and blues.
Shaun White
Shaun Roger White is an American professional snowboarder, skateboarder and musician. He is a three-time Olympic gold medalist. He holds the record for the most X-Games gold medals and most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder, and he has won 10 ESPY Awards.
Jerry Jones
Jerral Wayne "Jerry" Jones is an American billionaire businessman and has been the owner, president and general manager of the National Football League (NFL)'s Dallas Cowboys since 1989.
Tawny Kitaen
Julie E. "Tawny" Kitaen is an American actress, comedian and media personality.
Amanda Bynes
Amanda Laura Bynes is an American actress. She is best known for her work in television and film throughout the 1990s and 2000s. She has received several accolades, including winning seven Kids' Choice Awards and a Critics' Choice Award.
Nikki Bella
Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace is an American reality television personality, entrepreneur and retired professional wrestler signed to WWE under the ring name Nikki Bella. In June 2007, Bella signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and was assigned to developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) alongside her twin sister Brie Bella, forming the duo The Bella Twins. She made her debut on SmackDown in November 2008. Bella is a two-time WWE Divas Champion and holds the record for the longest reign with that title.
Jesse Chavez
Jesse David Chavez is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). Chavez was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 42nd round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. He previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, and Chicago Cubs.