Famous / Prominent Arizonans
Here are some people who have left their mark on the State of Arizona. Some are living, some are not. So who are these famous (and infamous) people? (Scroll down to see more links below the ad.)
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Are You Looking for Someone in the Phoenix Area?
If you are trying to contact Alice Cooper, Allison DuBois, Sandra Day O'Connor, or any other person in the Phoenix area, read this before you email me to ask for assistance.
If you are trying to contact Alice Cooper, Allison DuBois, Sandra Day O'Connor, or any other person in the Phoenix area, read this before you email me to ask for assistance.
Alice Cooper
Local celebrity Alice Cooper may be a bad boy on stage, but he's a good guy around here. From your Phoenix Guide.
Local celebrity Alice Cooper may be a bad boy on stage, but he's a good guy around here. From your Phoenix Guide.
Allison DuBois
Find out more about the real Allison DuBois. The TV show "Medium" is based upon the true life story of Allison DuBois from Phoenix.
Find out more about the real Allison DuBois. The TV show "Medium" is based upon the true life story of Allison DuBois from Phoenix.
Arizona Celebrity-Related Gifts
Here are a few popular names and some of my favorite gifts for your family, friends and associates that are related to those famous Phoenicians.
Here are a few popular names and some of my favorite gifts for your family, friends and associates that are related to those famous Phoenicians.
Arturo Moreno
A local millionaire has purchased the Anaheim Angels baseball team from the Disney Company.
A local millionaire has purchased the Anaheim Angels baseball team from the Disney Company.
Barry Goldwater
Here is a list of links to important resources about Barry Goldwater, the former Senator from Arizona.
Here is a list of links to important resources about Barry Goldwater, the former Senator from Arizona.
Casualties of War
Here is an updated list of those military personnel with ties to Arizona that were killed or missing in action in the Iraqi conflict of 2003.
Here is an updated list of those military personnel with ties to Arizona that were killed or missing in action in the Iraqi conflict of 2003.
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Cotton Fitzsimmons was involved with the Phoenix Suns NBA Basketball team in various capacities throught the team's history, including coaching them three times and being the team's senior executive vice president.
Cotton Fitzsimmons was involved with the Phoenix Suns NBA Basketball team in various capacities throught the team's history, including coaching them three times and being the team's senior executive vice president.
César Chávez
Cesar Chavez has roots deeply embedded in Arizona. Find out where you can see places named after Cesar Chavez, and where you can attend celebrations honoring Cesar Chavez.
Cesar Chavez has roots deeply embedded in Arizona. Find out where you can see places named after Cesar Chavez, and where you can attend celebrations honoring Cesar Chavez.
Dr. Richard Carmona
The Surgeon General of the United States is an Arizonan. His appointment to the position was no surprise, especially because of his background in bioterrorism prevention.
The Surgeon General of the United States is an Arizonan. His appointment to the position was no surprise, especially because of his background in bioterrorism prevention.
Famous Arizonans - Books
Here are some books about prominent Arizona personalities. Actors, athletes, criminals, politicians and more!
Here are some books about prominent Arizona personalities. Actors, athletes, criminals, politicians and more!
Frank Lloyd Wright in Arizona
Read a book review of Frank Lloyd Wright in Arizona by Lawrence W. Cheek.
Read a book review of Frank Lloyd Wright in Arizona by Lawrence W. Cheek.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Biltmore Sprites
Much like the Phoenix bird which rose from its own ashes, the Sprites of Midway Gardens were resurrected from their demise and given to the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa as gifts.
Much like the Phoenix bird which rose from its own ashes, the Sprites of Midway Gardens were resurrected from their demise and given to the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa as gifts.
Frank Lloyd Wright
Taliesin West is in Scottsdale. It was designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. What made him choose Arizona, and what makes this compound unique? From your Phoenix Guide.
Taliesin West is in Scottsdale. It was designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. What made him choose Arizona, and what makes this compound unique? From your Phoenix Guide.
In Tribute to Women
Eleven women in the Phoenix area are being recognized for their contributions in the area of empowering women and eliminating racism. The awards are presented by the Maricopa County YWCA.
Eleven women in the Phoenix area are being recognized for their contributions in the area of empowering women and eliminating racism. The awards are presented by the Maricopa County YWCA.
Ira Hamilton Hayes
A reluctant Arizona hero, this Pima Indian was one of the six Marines in the famous photo of the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima.
A reluctant Arizona hero, this Pima Indian was one of the six Marines in the famous photo of the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima.
Janet Napolitano, Arizona Governor
Photos and facts about Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano.
Photos and facts about Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano.
Jenna Jameson - How to Make Love Like a Porn Star
Read this book review of Jenna Jameson's autobigraphy "How to Make Love Like a Porn Star." Jenna Jameson reveals all the details of her life that led her to become the Queen of Porn.
Read this book review of Jenna Jameson's autobigraphy "How to Make Love Like a Porn Star." Jenna Jameson reveals all the details of her life that led her to become the Queen of Porn.
Jenna Jameson Books and Gifts
If you are a Jenna Jameson fan or you know someone who is, here are some Jenna Jameson items for your personal collection. Jenna Jameson lives in the metro Phoenix area.
If you are a Jenna Jameson fan or you know someone who is, here are some Jenna Jameson items for your personal collection. Jenna Jameson lives in the metro Phoenix area.
Jenna Jameson
Jenna Jameson, possibly the most famous porn star ever, lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. Learn more about Jenna Jameson.
Jenna Jameson, possibly the most famous porn star ever, lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. Learn more about Jenna Jameson.
Joe Garagiola
Joe was a major league baseball player and has been a baseball broadcaster since the fifties.
Joe was a major league baseball player and has been a baseball broadcaster since the fifties.
Linda Cobb
As The Queen Of CleanŽ, Linda Cobb has been on more than 70 local and national talk radio and TV shows. Linda Cobb is an expert on carpet and upholstery cleaning, and wall and window washing, as well as disaster restoration, fire damage and smoke and water damage.
As The Queen Of CleanŽ, Linda Cobb has been on more than 70 local and national talk radio and TV shows. Linda Cobb is an expert on carpet and upholstery cleaning, and wall and window washing, as well as disaster restoration, fire damage and smoke and water damage.
Lori Piestewa - Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Lori Piestewa's family was the recipient of a new home and much more from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Read about the Piestewa family's new home in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Lori Piestewa's family was the recipient of a new home and much more from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Read about the Piestewa family's new home in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Lori Piestewa, Prisoner of War
Lori Piestewa, stationed at Fort Bliss, TX, is missing in action and presumed to be a prisoner of war. She and her family are from Tuba City, AZ.
Lori Piestewa, stationed at Fort Bliss, TX, is missing in action and presumed to be a prisoner of war. She and her family are from Tuba City, AZ.
Pat Tillman
Pat Tillman went to ASU where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in marketing. He was a professional football player with the Arizona Cardinals. Pat joined the army and was killed in action in 2004.
Pat Tillman went to ASU where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in marketing. He was a professional football player with the Arizona Cardinals. Pat joined the army and was killed in action in 2004.
Phil Mickelson
A.S.U. grad and Scottsdale resident Phil Mickelson is a professional golfer who, other than 1999 (the year his daughter was born) has captured at least one victory on the PGA TOUR in every full season as a professional. Enjoy this photo gallery of Phil.
A.S.U. grad and Scottsdale resident Phil Mickelson is a professional golfer who, other than 1999 (the year his daughter was born) has captured at least one victory on the PGA TOUR in every full season as a professional. Enjoy this photo gallery of Phil.
Randy Johnson
Pitcher Randy Johnson has five Cy Young Awards as former popular strike-out king for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Pitcher Randy Johnson has five Cy Young Awards as former popular strike-out king for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Robert William Fisher
Infamous may be a better word. Robert Fisher is wanted for killing his family in Scottsdale in 2001. The FBI is still on his trail. Here are the details.
Infamous may be a better word. Robert Fisher is wanted for killing his family in Scottsdale in 2001. The FBI is still on his trail. Here are the details.
Sandra Day O'Connor
A famous Phoenix resident, learn how Sandra Day O'Connor rose to her current position as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. From your Phoenix Guide.
A famous Phoenix resident, learn how Sandra Day O'Connor rose to her current position as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. From your Phoenix Guide.
See Famous People Around Town
Where are you most likely to see big name athletes, actors and big wigs? These are some of the local spots to see and be seen.
Where are you most likely to see big name athletes, actors and big wigs? These are some of the local spots to see and be seen.
Wealthiest People in Arizona - 2002
Six people in Arizona made the Forbes list of the Wealthiest People in America. Check here to see who they are, and how they made their fortunes.
Six people in Arizona made the Forbes list of the Wealthiest People in America. Check here to see who they are, and how they made their fortunes.
Zane Grey
A prolific author who loved the American West.
A prolific author who loved the American West.
Clare Boothe Luce
In her public life spanning several decades she gained equal notoriety as an editor, playwright, politician, journalist, and diplomat. She and her husband had a vacation home in Phoenix.
In her public life spanning several decades she gained equal notoriety as an editor, playwright, politician, journalist, and diplomat. She and her husband had a vacation home in Phoenix.
Dan Harkins
Arizona's longest running movie theatre chain and the largest independent exhibition company, Harkins Theatres was established in 1933 when Dan's father, Dwight 'Red' Harkins opened Tempe Arizona's first movie house. Dan now heads the family business.
Arizona's longest running movie theatre chain and the largest independent exhibition company, Harkins Theatres was established in 1933 when Dan's father, Dwight 'Red' Harkins opened Tempe Arizona's first movie house. Dan now heads the family business.
Edward C. Prescott
In 2004 Edward C. Prescott was the first Arizonan to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics. Edward C. Prescott is the W. P. Carey Chair of Economics in the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, and a senior monetary advisor at the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank.
In 2004 Edward C. Prescott was the first Arizonan to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics. Edward C. Prescott is the W. P. Carey Chair of Economics in the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, and a senior monetary advisor at the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank.
Frank Borman
Colonel Borman is best known as commander of the Apollo 8 space flight, first manned lunar orbital mission in 1968. He went to high school in Tucson.
Colonel Borman is best known as commander of the Apollo 8 space flight, first manned lunar orbital mission in 1968. He went to high school in Tucson.
Gary Condit
The former California Congressman who, in 2001, as linked to the disappearance and death of Chandra Levy, a former intern. Condit had an affair with her, but was never officially accused of murder. He now resides in Scottsdale.
The former California Congressman who, in 2001, as linked to the disappearance and death of Chandra Levy, a former intern. Condit had an affair with her, but was never officially accused of murder. He now resides in Scottsdale.
Geraldo Rivera
Known for his brash style as an investigative reporter, Geraldo Rivera attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, where he graduated in 1965 with a degree in Business Administration.
Known for his brash style as an investigative reporter, Geraldo Rivera attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, where he graduated in 1965 with a degree in Business Administration.
Geronimo
Geronimo was a Chiricahua Apache and born in Arizona. He became known as a fierce warrior. He was eventually captured and sent to a reservation in Oklahoma where he spent the last 14 years of his life.
Geronimo was a Chiricahua Apache and born in Arizona. He became known as a fierce warrior. He was eventually captured and sent to a reservation in Oklahoma where he spent the last 14 years of his life.
Harry Harlow
Retired to Tucson. Harry Harlow was a psychologist who studied human behavior and development through analysis of social behavior of monkeys. His research has major relevance for general and child psychology.
Retired to Tucson. Harry Harlow was a psychologist who studied human behavior and development through analysis of social behavior of monkeys. His research has major relevance for general and child psychology.
Joe Foss
Joe Foss was a Congressional Medal of Honor winner, Governor of South Dakota, first Commissioner of the AFL, host of two TV shows and the President of the NRA. He lived in Scottsdale for the last 20 years of his life.
Joe Foss was a Congressional Medal of Honor winner, Governor of South Dakota, first Commissioner of the AFL, host of two TV shows and the President of the NRA. He lived in Scottsdale for the last 20 years of his life.
Max Ernst
Lived in Sedona, AZ for 12 years. Known for his surrealism artwork and sculptures.
Lived in Sedona, AZ for 12 years. Known for his surrealism artwork and sculptures.
Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey News is the largest one-man radio network in the world, with 1,200 radio stations, 400 Armed Services stations and 300 newspapers. Paul Harvey has a home in Central Phoenix.
Paul Harvey News is the largest one-man radio network in the world, with 1,200 radio stations, 400 Armed Services stations and 300 newspapers. Paul Harvey has a home in Central Phoenix.
Ted DeGrazia
Raised in Arizona and attended the University of Arizona in Tucson. You will immediately recognize his art when you see his paintings of Native American children.
Raised in Arizona and attended the University of Arizona in Tucson. You will immediately recognize his art when you see his paintings of Native American children.
Wyatt Earp
A lawman in Tombstone, Arizona, Wyatt Earp survived the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral.
A lawman in Tombstone, Arizona, Wyatt Earp survived the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral.