List of Famous people born in Oregon, United States of America
Holiday Reinhorn
Holiday Reinhorn is an American fiction writer known for her short stories.
Jason James Richter
Jason James Richter is an American actor and musician, most commonly known for his role in the Free Willy film series as Jesse, the boy who befriends Willy the orca.
Terrence Ross
Terrence James Elijah Ross is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies, where he was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection before being drafted eighth overall in the 2012 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors. As a rookie, he was crowned champion of the 2013 Slam Dunk Contest. In January 2014, he became the first player in NBA history to score 50 or more points in a game while averaging fewer than 10 points per game at the time. In February 2017, he was traded to the Magic.
Harriet Frank Jr.
Harriet Frank Jr. was an American screenwriter and producer. Working alongside her husband, Irving Ravetch, Frank received many awards during her career, including the New York Film Critics Circle Awards and the Writers Guild of America Award, and several nominations.
Terrence Jones
Terrence Alexander Jones is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Mets de Guaynabo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Ana Matronic
Ana Lynch, known by her stage name Ana Matronic, is an American singer, best known as the female co-lead vocalist for Scissor Sisters.
Tyrell Williams
Tyrell Williams is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Oregon and was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
Brent Primus
Brent Primus is an American mixed martial artist currently competing for Bellator MMA, where he is the former Bellator Lightweight World Champion.
Brenda Bakke
Brenda Jean Bakke is an American actress and real estate broker. She is best known for her roles in 1990s films Hot Shots! Part Deux, Gunmen, Demon Knight, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory and L.A. Confidential.
Brandon Drury
Brandon S. Drury is an American professional baseball third baseman in the New York Mets organization. He made his MLB debut in 2015 for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and has also played for the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.