List of Famous people born in Nevada, United States of America
Corey Harrison
Richard Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison in Las Vegas is an American businessman and reality television personality, known as a cast member of the History TV series Pawn Stars, which documents his work at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, which he co-owns with his father, Rick Harrison.
Steven Jackson
Steven Rashad Jackson is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round with the 24th overall selection in the 2004 NFL Draft. He also played for the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots.
Greg Anthony
Gregory Carlton Anthony is an American former professional basketball player who is a television analyst for NBA TV and Turner Sports. He played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Anthony also contributes to Yahoo! Sports as a college basketball analyst and serves as a co-host/analyst on SiriusXM NBA Radio. His son, Cole Anthony, plays for the Orlando Magic.
Martin Heinrich
Martin Trevor Heinrich is an American politician and businessman serving as the senior United States Senator from New Mexico since 2013. A native of Fallon, Nevada, Heinrich has lived much of his adulthood in New Mexico, specifically Albuquerque. As a member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 1st congressional district from 2009 to 2013. He then won the Senate seat vacated by retiring Senator Jeff Bingaman in 2012. Heinrich was mentioned as a possible nominee for Vice President of the United States in 2016 under Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia was later selected instead. Heinrich became the senior Senator from New Mexico following Tom Udall's retirement from the Senate in 2021.
Tommy Pham
Thomas James Pham is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays. Pham bats and throws right-handed, stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighs 210 pounds (95 kg).
David Taylor
David Morris Taylor III is an American freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler who currently competes at 86 kilograms. A three–time US National Champion, two–time World Cup champion, three–time Pan American champion, and the 2018 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix champion, Taylor became the 2018 World Champion, notably defeating 2016 Olympic gold medalist and returning World Champion from Iran Hassan Yazdani in the first round.
Kurt Busch
Kurt Thomas Busch is an American professional auto racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Chip Ganassi Racing. He is the 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion, 2017 Daytona 500 winner, and currently the longest-tenured active driver in the Cup Series in terms of career starts. He is the older brother of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch.
Lorenzo Fertitta
Lorenzo Joseph Fertitta is an American entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. He is chairman of Fertitta Capital, director of Red Rock Resorts Inc. and former CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Joey Gallo
Joseph Nicholas Gallo is an American professional baseball outfielder, first baseman, and third baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers.
Brandon Marshall
Brandon Markeith Marshall is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, out of the University of Nevada, Reno.