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Which famous people have lived in your state?

People listed are almost always native to the state. We do (on occasion) include those that have either lived within a state for most of their adult life, or have made a significant contribution to the state in their personal endeavors.

Arizona Famous People

Famous Americans: History and Biographies

Arizona Famous People: Greeting from Arizona Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Arizona. Many famous people of Arizona have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Arizona. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Arizona famous Americans have all made Arizona their home. This list includes Arizona historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Arizona who have influenced the lives of others.

Famous People

Cesar Estrada Chavez (1927 - 1993) Founded and led the first successful farm workers' union in US history, born in Yuma.
Joan Ganz Cooney (1929 - ) Producer of Sesame Street; born in Phoenix
Geronimo (1829 - 1909) Leader of the Apache Indians that fought the US settlements until 1886; born in Clifton.
Zane Grey (1872 - 1939) Author of many popular Western novels; lives near Payson
Helen Hull Jacobs (1908 - 1197) Tennis champion, writer; born in Globe.
John McCain (1936 - ) Arizona Senator and war hero. Presidential Candidate in 2000.
Phil Mickelson (1970 - ) Professional golfer, Scottsdale resident.
Sandra Day O'Conner (1930 - ) The first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court in 1981.
Linda Ronstadt (1946 - ) Singer, born in Tucson.
David Spade (1965 - ) Comedian/actor, Raised in Scottsdale.
Steven Spielberg (1946 - ) Film director, raised in Phoenix.
Stewart Udall (1920 - ) Former Secretary of the Interior; born in St. Johns.

More Famous People of Arizona

Rex Allen singer, actor, Willcox
Apache Kid Indian outlaw, Arizona Territory
Michael Carbajal world champion boxer, Phoenix
Lynda Carter actress, Phoenix
Cochise Apache indian chief, Arizona Territory
Louie Espinoza Arizona's first world champion boxer, Chandler
Barry Goldwater politician, Phoenix
Carl Trumbull Hayden politician, Phoenix
Frank Luke, Jr. WWI fighter ace, Phoenix
Charles Mingus jazz musician and composer, Nogales
Kerri Strug gymnast, Tucson

US Famous People

Links to histories and biographies of famous people from each of the 50 states. Learn history through the biographies of the famous people from your state. These famous Americans have influenced the lives of others and all have made the US their home.