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Arizona Famous People: Greeting from ArizonaLinks 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.

 

  • Cesar Estrada Chavez (1927 - 1993) Founded and led the first successful farm workers' union in U.S. 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 U.S. 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

 

 
 
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