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

Robert Ball Watson credited as Bobs Watson, was an American actor and Methodist minister.

Theodore Sherman Palmer was an American zoologist.

Alfred Allen Santell, also known as Al Santell (1895–1981), was an American film director and film producer.

Ryan L. Verdugo is an American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals and the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Uni-President Lions.

Chauncey Alexander Hollis, better known by his stage name Hit-Boy, is an American record producer, rapper, singer and songwriter. In May 2011, Hollis had signed a 2-year deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music production branch. With this stimulus, he produced singles such as "Niggas in Paris" by Jay-Z and Kanye West, "Trophies" by Drake, "Clique" by GOOD Music and the Grammy-winning "Racks in the Middle" by Nipsey Hussle featuring Roddy Ricch. The song won Best Rap Performance at the 2020 Grammy Awards. In December 2012, it was revealed he had signed a recording contract with Interscope Records, and subsequently founded his own record label imprint, Hits Since '87. He has since expanded his production catalog with singles such as "Drop the World" by Lil Wayne, "Sorry" by Beyoncé, and "Sicko Mode" by Travis Scott, all of which have been certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Thomas Pelham Curtis was an American athlete and the winner of the 110 metres hurdles at the 1896 Summer Olympics.

Steve Binder is an American producer and director. He found success behind the camera on television shows showcasing music, when he was only in his early 20s. He was also influential in creating music programs with racially and ethnically diverse casts, featuring a variety of musical styles.

Walter DeLeon was an American screenwriter. He wrote for 69 films that were released between 1921 and 1953, and acted in one film. He was born in Oakland, California, and died in Los Angeles, California.

Blanche Payson was an American film actress.