List of people from San Jose, California

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This is a list of notable people from San Jose, California. It includes people who were born/raised in, lived in, or spent portions of their lives in San Jose, or for whom San Jose is a significant part of their identity, as well as music groups founded in San Jose. This list is in alphabetical order by surname.

Actors and entertainment industry[edit]

Artists[edit]

Comics and zines[edit]

Mixed media[edit]

Painters[edit]

Photographers[edit]

Sculptors[edit]

  • Ruthadell Anderson, sculptor, fiber artist, textile artist; born in San Jose and attended San Jose State University.[18]
  • Therese May, fine art quilting, lived in San Jose

Athletes[edit]

Peggy Fleming
Shawn Green
Patrick Tillman

Business leaders and entrepreneurs[edit]

Chefs[edit]

Dancers[edit]

Designers[edit]

Educators[edit]

Musicians and bands[edit]

Politicians, civil servants and activists[edit]

Scientists[edit]

Writers[edit]

Journalists[edit]

Other[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  22. ^ "Angela Dimayuga, Young Guns 2015". Eater.com. 2015. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
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