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Nevada History
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US Famous People
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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. |
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Nevada Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
 Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Nevada. Many famous people of Nevada have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Nevada. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Nevada famous Americans have all made Nevada their home. This list includes Nevada historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Nevada who have influenced the lives of others.
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(1970 - ) Champion tennis player; born in Las Vegas.
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(1911 - 1969) Actor who played Officer Frank Smith in the television series Dragnet; born in Goldfield.
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(1888 - 1983) Founder of United Parcel Service (UPS); born in Candelaria.
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Walter Van Tilburg Clark (1909-1971) Author; grew up in Reno.
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(1921 - )Tennis player; born in Las Vegas.
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(1961 - ) World Champion bicyclist that also won the Tour de France; raised in Washoe Valley.
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(1912 - 1993) Wife of former President Richard Nixon, born in Ely.
- (1895 - 1958) Actress made famous in silent movies with Charlie Chaplin such as The Kid; born in Paradise Valley.
- (1844 - 1891) Author, Paiute interpreter and peacemaker.
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(1856 - 1932) Paiute Indian prophet; born in Esmeralda County.
More Famous People of
Nevada
- Eva Adams US Mint, Wonder
- Henry Fountain Ashurst politician, Winnemucca
- Helen Delich Bentley newspaperwoman, Ruth
- James Hubert Bilbray politician, Las Vegas
- Hobart Cavanaugh actor, Virginia City
- Abby Dalton actress, Las Vegas
- James A. Gibbons politician, Sparks
- Paul Laxalt politician, Reno
- Lute Pease cartoonist
- Harry M. Reid politician, Searchlight
- David Derek Stacton author, Minden
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US Famous People
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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. |
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