SettingsPeople from Palo Alto, California
Andrew Fire
Andrew Zachary Fire is an American biologist and professor of pathology and of genetics at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Andrew Zachary Fire is an American biologist and professor of pathology and of genetics at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Andrew Jacobson
Andrew Jacobson is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.
Andrew Jacobson is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.
Aryeh Bourkoff
Aryeh B. Bourkoff is an American business person, adviser and philanthropist, based in New York.
Aryeh B. Bourkoff is an American business person, adviser and philanthropist, based in New York.
Bob Foster (politician)
Robert "Bob" Foster (born on January 1, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York is the mayor of Long Beach, California.
Robert "Bob" Foster (born on January 1, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York is the mayor of Long Beach, California.
Carl Kotchian
Archibald Carl Kotchian, known as Carl or A.C., was an American business executive who served as the president of Lockheed Corporation.
Archibald Carl Kotchian, known as Carl or A.C., was an American business executive who served as the president of Lockheed Corporation.
Clarence Allen (geologist)
Clarence R. Allen (born Palo Alto, California on February 15, 1925) is a geologist who studies seismology.
Clarence R. Allen (born Palo Alto, California on February 15, 1925) is a geologist who studies seismology.
Cory Lerios
Cory Lerios (b. February 12, 1951 in Palo Alto, California) is an American pianist and vocalist noted for his fast and flowing style of playing.
Cory Lerios (b. February 12, 1951 in Palo Alto, California) is an American pianist and vocalist noted for his fast and flowing style of playing.
Daniel Kottke
Daniel Kottke is a U.S. computer engineer and one of the earliest employees of Apple Inc.
Daniel Kottke is a U.S. computer engineer and one of the earliest employees of Apple Inc.
Darwin Teilhet
Darwin LeOra Tielhet was an American mystery novelist, advertising executive, journalist and a movie screenwriter and consultant.
Darwin LeOra Tielhet was an American mystery novelist, advertising executive, journalist and a movie screenwriter and consultant.
Dave Feldman
Dave Feldman is currently the sports anchor for WTTG-TV, the Fox Washington, D.C. affiliate.
Dave Feldman is currently the sports anchor for WTTG-TV, the Fox Washington, D.C. affiliate.
Dave Franco
David John "Dave" Franco is an American television, film and voice actor who played Cole Aaronson on season nine of Scrubs.
David John "Dave" Franco is an American television, film and voice actor who played Cole Aaronson on season nine of Scrubs.
David B. Haight
David Bruce Haight (September 2, 1906 – July 31, 2004) was the oldest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
David Bruce Haight (September 2, 1906 – July 31, 2004) was the oldest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
David E. Hoffman
David E. Hoffman is an American journalist, a Pultizer Prize-winning author, and a contributing editor to the Washington Post and Foreign Policy.
David E. Hoffman is an American journalist, a Pultizer Prize-winning author, and a contributing editor to the Washington Post and Foreign Policy.
David Hodo
David "Scar" Hodo (born July 7, 1957, Palo Alto, California) is the construction worker character in the group, The Village People.
David "Scar" Hodo (born July 7, 1957, Palo Alto, California) is the construction worker character in the group, The Village People.
Dean Hall
Dean Hall (born November 16, 1957 in Palo Alto, California), is a former driver in the CART Championship Car series.
Dean Hall (born November 16, 1957 in Palo Alto, California), is a former driver in the CART Championship Car series.
Deltha O'Neal
Deltha Lee O'Neal, III is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League for nine seasons.
Deltha Lee O'Neal, III is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League for nine seasons.
Don MacLean (basketball)
Donald James MacLean is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. As a college player, he holds the distinction of being the all-time scoring leader of both the Pac-12 Confe...
Donald James MacLean is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. As a college player, he holds the distinction of being the all-time scoring leader of both the Pac-12 Confe...
Doug Clifford
Doug "Cosmo" Clifford (born Douglas Clifford, April 24, 1945, Palo Alto, California, United States) played drums in the American rock band, Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Doug "Cosmo" Clifford (born Douglas Clifford, April 24, 1945, Palo Alto, California, United States) played drums in the American rock band, Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Edward J. Davila
Edward John Davila is a former judge on the Superior Court of California for Santa Clara County and is currently a judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Edward John Davila is a former judge on the Superior Court of California for Santa Clara County and is currently a judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Elaine Pagels
Elaine Pagels, née Hiesey, is the Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion at Princeton University.
Elaine Pagels, née Hiesey, is the Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion at Princeton University.
Elois Jenssen
Elois Jenssen (November 5, 1922 - February 14, 2004) was an American film and television costume designer.
Elois Jenssen (November 5, 1922 - February 14, 2004) was an American film and television costume designer.
Eric Allin Cornell
Eric Allin Cornell (born December 19, 1961) is an American physicist who, along with Carl E. Wieman, was able to synthesize the first Bose–Einstein condensate in 1995.
Eric Allin Cornell (born December 19, 1961) is an American physicist who, along with Carl E. Wieman, was able to synthesize the first Bose–Einstein condensate in 1995.
Francie Larrieu Smith
Francis Ann "Francie" Larrieu Smith (November 23, 1952, in Palo Alto, California) was an American track and field athlete, flagbearer at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona for the United Sta...
Francis Ann "Francie" Larrieu Smith (November 23, 1952, in Palo Alto, California) was an American track and field athlete, flagbearer at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona for the United Sta...
Fred Cline
Fred Cline (born May 11, 1961 in Palo Alto, California) is a production designer, art director, writer, actor, storyboard artist.
Fred Cline (born May 11, 1961 in Palo Alto, California) is a production designer, art director, writer, actor, storyboard artist.
Gardner Loulan
Gardner Willson Loulan is an online community manager for Tout.com and former television host at MTV Networks and NBC Universal.
Gardner Willson Loulan is an online community manager for Tout.com and former television host at MTV Networks and NBC Universal.
George Sundheim
George Melchoir "Duf" Sundheim III is an American lawyer and political activist that served as chairman of the California Republican Party from 2003-2007.
George Melchoir "Duf" Sundheim III is an American lawyer and political activist that served as chairman of the California Republican Party from 2003-2007.
Henry J. Eyring
Henry Johnson Eyring (September 19, 1963) is an administrator at Brigham Young University–Idaho.
Henry Johnson Eyring (September 19, 1963) is an administrator at Brigham Young University–Idaho.
Howie Nave
Howie Nave (born April 4, 1956), also known as Howard Nave, is an American stand-up comedian, radio personality, writer, promoter and movie critic based in the resort town of Lake Tahoe, N...
Howie Nave (born April 4, 1956), also known as Howard Nave, is an American stand-up comedian, radio personality, writer, promoter and movie critic based in the resort town of Lake Tahoe, N...
Indradyumna Swami
Indradyumna Swami is an ISKCON Guru and a sannyasi for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Indradyumna Swami is an ISKCON Guru and a sannyasi for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
J. J. Liu
Joanne Jishung Liu (born April 10, 1965 in Taipei, Taiwan) is a professional poker player from Palo Alto, California.
Joanne Jishung Liu (born April 10, 1965 in Taipei, Taiwan) is a professional poker player from Palo Alto, California.
James Franco
James Edward Franco is an American actor.
James Edward Franco is an American actor.
James Gruber
James "John" Finley Gruber (August 21, 1928-February 27, 2011) was an American teacher and early LGBT rights activist.
James "John" Finley Gruber (August 21, 1928-February 27, 2011) was an American teacher and early LGBT rights activist.
Jamie Luner
Jamie Michelle Luner is an American television actress, best known for her role as Lexi Sterling on Melrose Place and Rachel Burke on Profiler.
Jamie Michelle Luner is an American television actress, best known for her role as Lexi Sterling on Melrose Place and Rachel Burke on Profiler.
Janice Romary
Janice-Lee York Romary (August 6, 1927 – May 31, 2007) was a U.S. women's Olympic foilist who was the first woman to appear at six Olympic Games.
Janice-Lee York Romary (August 6, 1927 – May 31, 2007) was a U.S. women's Olympic foilist who was the first woman to appear at six Olympic Games.
Jared Palmer
Jared Eiseley Palmer (born July 2, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA) is a professional tennis player who won 28 professional doubles titles and one singles title in his career on the ATP Tour.
Jared Eiseley Palmer (born July 2, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA) is a professional tennis player who won 28 professional doubles titles and one singles title in his career on the ATP Tour.
Jeff Morgan
Jeff Morgan is an American conservationist.
Jeff Morgan is an American conservationist.
Jeremy Lin
Jeremy Shu-How Lin (born August 23, 1988) is an American professional basketball player with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Jeremy Shu-How Lin (born August 23, 1988) is an American professional basketball player with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
John Markoff
John Markoff is a journalist best known for his work at The New York Times, and a book and series of articles about the 1990s pursuit and capture of hacker Kevin Mitnick.
John Markoff is a journalist best known for his work at The New York Times, and a book and series of articles about the 1990s pursuit and capture of hacker Kevin Mitnick.
John Watson (American football)
John A. Watson (born January 11, 1949 in Palo Alto, California) was an American football offensive lineman who played nine seasons in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.
John A. Watson (born January 11, 1949 in Palo Alto, California) was an American football offensive lineman who played nine seasons in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.
Jon Chu
Jonathan Murray "Jon" Chu (朱浩伟) (born November 2, 1979) is an American film director and screenwriter best known for directing the movies Step Up 2: The Streets, Step Up 3D and Justin ...
Jonathan Murray "Jon" Chu (朱浩伟) (born November 2, 1979) is an American film director and screenwriter best known for directing the movies Step Up 2: The Streets, Step Up 3D and Justin ...
Jon Fogarty
Jon Fogarty is an American professional auto racing driver.
Jon Fogarty is an American professional auto racing driver.
Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. (born March 26, 1960) is an American politician, businessman and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah from 2005 to 2009 and as United States Ambassador to Chi...
Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. (born March 26, 1960) is an American politician, businessman and diplomat who served as the 16th Governor of Utah from 2005 to 2009 and as United States Ambassador to Chi...
Jon M. Chu
Jonathan Murray "Jon" Chu is an American film director and screenwriter best known for directing the movies Step Up 2: The Streets, Step Up 3D and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.
Jonathan Murray "Jon" Chu is an American film director and screenwriter best known for directing the movies Step Up 2: The Streets, Step Up 3D and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.
Katherine Young
Katherine Young (鄭珣; Pinyin: Zhèng Xún), (May 10, 1901 - October 24, 2005) was a centenarian, and may have been the oldest known living user of the Internet.
Katherine Young (鄭珣; Pinyin: Zhèng Xún), (May 10, 1901 - October 24, 2005) was a centenarian, and may have been the oldest known living user of the Internet.
Katie Waitman
Katharine Lura Waitman (born October 24, 1956 in Palo Alto, California) is an American science fiction writer.
Katharine Lura Waitman (born October 24, 1956 in Palo Alto, California) is an American science fiction writer.
Kelly Gray
Kelly Gray (born April 7, 1981 in Palo Alto, California) is an American soccer player, currently without a club.
Kelly Gray (born April 7, 1981 in Palo Alto, California) is an American soccer player, currently without a club.
Kim Oden
Kimberley Yvette Oden is a former USA National volleyball player.
Kimberley Yvette Oden is a former USA National volleyball player.
Larisa Migachyov
Larisa Migachyov is a Russian-born composer and ragtime enthusiast.
Larisa Migachyov is a Russian-born composer and ragtime enthusiast.
Lee Arenberg
Lee Arenberg (born July 18, 1962) is an American actor, best known for his role as Pintel, one of Captain Barbossa's crew of miscreants, in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.
Lee Arenberg (born July 18, 1962) is an American actor, best known for his role as Pintel, one of Captain Barbossa's crew of miscreants, in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.
Linda Jezek
Linda Jezek (born in Palo Alto, California on March 10, 1960) is an American backstroke swimmer.
Linda Jezek (born in Palo Alto, California on March 10, 1960) is an American backstroke swimmer.
Lindsey Buckingham
Lindsey Adams Buckingham is an American guitarist, singer, composer and producer, most notable for being the guitarist and male lead singer of the musical group Fleetwood Mac from 1975 to 1987, ...
Lindsey Adams Buckingham is an American guitarist, singer, composer and producer, most notable for being the guitarist and male lead singer of the musical group Fleetwood Mac from 1975 to 1987, ...
Marianne Elser Crowder
Marianne Elser Crowder (April 23, 1906 – June 4, 2010) was, until her death, the oldest living Girl Scout in the United States.
Marianne Elser Crowder (April 23, 1906 – June 4, 2010) was, until her death, the oldest living Girl Scout in the United States.
Mark Stewart (American football)
Mark Anthony Stewart. A first-team All-American at outside linebacker, Mark Stewart was one of the top defensive players to step on the gridiron at the University of Washington.
Mark Anthony Stewart. A first-team All-American at outside linebacker, Mark Stewart was one of the top defensive players to step on the gridiron at the University of Washington.
Markie Post
Marjorie Armstrong "Markie" Post (born November 4, 1950) is an American actress, best known for her roles as bail bondswoman Terri Michaels in The Fall Guy on ABC from 1982 to 1985, as publi...
Marjorie Armstrong "Markie" Post (born November 4, 1950) is an American actress, best known for her roles as bail bondswoman Terri Michaels in The Fall Guy on ABC from 1982 to 1985, as publi...
Michael Otsuka
Michael Otsuka (born in Palo Alto, California, in 1964) is Professor of Philosophy at University College London.
Michael Otsuka (born in Palo Alto, California, in 1964) is Professor of Philosophy at University College London.
Michael Silverton
Michael Silverton, Stanford University alumnus, conceived of and sequentially built the world's first 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, and 1000 Mbit/s all-optical Ethernet To The Home (ETTH) networks...
Michael Silverton, Stanford University alumnus, conceived of and sequentially built the world's first 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, and 1000 Mbit/s all-optical Ethernet To The Home (ETTH) networks...
Mike Dalton (baseball)
Michael Edward Dalton (Mike) (born March 27, 1963 in Palo Alto, California) is a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in 1991.
Michael Edward Dalton (Mike) (born March 27, 1963 in Palo Alto, California) is a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in 1991.
Murder of Kristine Fitzhugh
Kristine Fitzhugh was a music teacher in Palo Alto, California.
Kristine Fitzhugh was a music teacher in Palo Alto, California.
Ollie Johnston
Oliver Martin Johnston, Jr. (October 31, 1912 – April 14, 2008) was an American motion picture animator.
Oliver Martin Johnston, Jr. (October 31, 1912 – April 14, 2008) was an American motion picture animator.
Patrick R. McCaffrey, Sr.
Sergeant Patrick R. McCaffrey, Sr. was a United States Army National Guard soldier killed in Iraq.
Sergeant Patrick R. McCaffrey, Sr. was a United States Army National Guard soldier killed in Iraq.
Perry Lang
Perry Lang (born December 24, 1959 in Palo Alto, California, U.S.) is an American director, writer and actor.
Perry Lang (born December 24, 1959 in Palo Alto, California, U.S.) is an American director, writer and actor.
Peter Hansen (American football)
Peter Hansen is an American football coach.
Peter Hansen is an American football coach.
Richard Woodhams
Richard Woodhams is an American oboist and recording artist.
Richard Woodhams is an American oboist and recording artist.
Rick Nowels
Richard Wright Nowels Jr. (born March 16, 1960 in Palo Alto, California) is a Grammy / Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter/producer who has worked with many of the most vibrant artists in cont...
Richard Wright Nowels Jr. (born March 16, 1960 in Palo Alto, California) is a Grammy / Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter/producer who has worked with many of the most vibrant artists in cont...
Rick Rossovich
Rick Rossovich is an American actor.
Rick Rossovich is an American actor.
Robert B. Bell
Robert B. "Rob" Bell (born April 23, 1967, in Palo Alto, California) is an American politician of the Republican Party.
Robert B. "Rob" Bell (born April 23, 1967, in Palo Alto, California) is an American politician of the Republican Party.
Robert C. Gay
Robert Christopher Gay (born September 1, 1951) has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since March 2012.
Robert Christopher Gay (born September 1, 1951) has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since March 2012.
Robert L. Manahan
Robert L. Manahan was an American actor.
Robert L. Manahan was an American actor.
Robert Spinrad
Robert J. Spinrad (March 20, 1932 – September 2, 2009) was an American computer designer, who was on the staff of Brookhaven National Laboratory and who created many of the key technologie...
Robert J. Spinrad (March 20, 1932 – September 2, 2009) was an American computer designer, who was on the staff of Brookhaven National Laboratory and who created many of the key technologie...
Robert V. Decareau
Robert Vincent Decareau (May 26, 1926 - January 18, 2009) was an American food scientist who was involved in the development of microwave applications in food technology, specifically technology...
Robert Vincent Decareau (May 26, 1926 - January 18, 2009) was an American food scientist who was involved in the development of microwave applications in food technology, specifically technology...
Roger Haughton
Roger Haughton (born Walter Roger Haughton on August 27, 1947 in Palo Alto, California) is former CEO and President of PMI (Primary Mortgage Insurance) Group (NYSE:PMI).
Roger Haughton (born Walter Roger Haughton on August 27, 1947 in Palo Alto, California) is former CEO and President of PMI (Primary Mortgage Insurance) Group (NYSE:PMI).
Ron Cerrudo
Ronald John Cerrudo (born February 4, 1945) is an American professional golfer who currently works as a club teaching professional and formerly played on the PGA Tour.
Ronald John Cerrudo (born February 4, 1945) is an American professional golfer who currently works as a club teaching professional and formerly played on the PGA Tour.
Ron Christie
Ronald I. "Ron" Christie (born c.1969) is an American government relations expert and Republican political strategist, who has also worked as a member of former Vice President Dick Cheney's staff.
Ronald I. "Ron" Christie (born c.1969) is an American government relations expert and Republican political strategist, who has also worked as a member of former Vice President Dick Cheney's staff.
Ron Unz
Ronald Keeva Unz, (born 1961 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles) is a former businessman and political activist, best known for an unsuccessful race in 1994 for the governorship of California, and ...
Ronald Keeva Unz, (born 1961 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles) is a former businessman and political activist, best known for an unsuccessful race in 1994 for the governorship of California, and ...
Ross Mayfield
Ross Mayfield is co-founder, Chairman and President, and former CEO of Socialtext Incorporated, an enterprise social software company based in Palo Alto, California.
Ross Mayfield is co-founder, Chairman and President, and former CEO of Socialtext Incorporated, an enterprise social software company based in Palo Alto, California.
Rudy Feldman
Rudy Feldman is a former American football player and coach in the United States.
Rudy Feldman is a former American football player and coach in the United States.
Russell J. Rickford
Russell John Rickford is an American scholar and author.
Russell John Rickford is an American scholar and author.
Scott E. Parazynski
Scott Edward Parazynski, M.D. is an American physician and a former NASA astronaut.
Scott Edward Parazynski, M.D. is an American physician and a former NASA astronaut.
Scott Kauffman
Scott L. Kauffman (born 1956) is an American business manager.
Scott L. Kauffman (born 1956) is an American business manager.
Shane Lundgren
Shane Christopher Lundgren is an American aviator, commercial aviation businessman, entrepreneur and adventurer.
Shane Christopher Lundgren is an American aviator, commercial aviation businessman, entrepreneur and adventurer.
Sid Espinosa
Sid Espinosa (born May 24, 1972) is an American businessman and politician.
Sid Espinosa (born May 24, 1972) is an American businessman and politician.
Stefan Bergman
Stefan Bergman (May 5, 1895 – June 6, 1977) was a Polish-born American mathematician whose primary work was in complex analysis.
Stefan Bergman (May 5, 1895 – June 6, 1977) was a Polish-born American mathematician whose primary work was in complex analysis.
Stephen M. Sano
Stephen M. Sano is Professor of Music and the Harold C. Schmidt Director of Choral Studies at Stanford University.
Stephen M. Sano is Professor of Music and the Harold C. Schmidt Director of Choral Studies at Stanford University.
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991), better known as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country a...
Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991), better known as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country a...
Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is an American economist, social theorist, political philosopher, and author.
Thomas Sowell is an American economist, social theorist, political philosopher, and author.
Tom Stern (cinematographer)
Thomas Evans "Tom" Stern, ASC, AFC (Association of French Directors of Photography) (born December 16, 1946) is an American cinematographer best known for his work on films directed by Clint Eas...
Thomas Evans "Tom" Stern, ASC, AFC (Association of French Directors of Photography) (born December 16, 1946) is an American cinematographer best known for his work on films directed by Clint Eas...
Tori Anthony
Tori Anthony is an American pole vaulter from Palo Alto, California and the holder of the national indoor and outdoor records for high school women at 14' 2-1/2" (4.33 m) and 14' 1" (4.29 m) res...
Tori Anthony is an American pole vaulter from Palo Alto, California and the holder of the national indoor and outdoor records for high school women at 14' 2-1/2" (4.33 m) and 14' 1" (4.29 m) res...
Vicki Fergon
Vicki Fergon is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
Vicki Fergon is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.
William Hamilton (cartoonist)
William Hamilton (born June 2, 1939 in Palo Alto, California) is an American cartoonist and playwright.
William Hamilton (born June 2, 1939 in Palo Alto, California) is an American cartoonist and playwright.