Posted in Oregon
July 03, 2015
You May Be Surprised To Learn These 12 Famous People Are From Oregon
When we think of Hollywood celebrities we tend to think they’re from, well, Hollywood, or maybe New York. While Oregon is not typically the first place we think of when it comes to famous personalities, we’re home to quite a few high profile stars. This is just a small selection of famous Oregonians, but it might still surprise you.
This 1990s child acting phenom was born in Madras. Sadly, he passes away at a young age from a drug overdose.
Not exactly a secret, Groening based his Simpsons town of Springfield, Ore., just outside of Eugene.
This former Playboy Playmate and girlfriend to Hugh Hefner was born in Astoria, but also lived in Alaska growing up.
Recently signed to a $114 million deal with the Miami Dolphins, making him the highest paid defensive player in the league, Suh got his football start at Grant High School.
Best known for his role as the quirky dad on Modern Family, Burrell is an Oregonian.
This soap star, who your might remember from Melrose Place and Days of Our Lives, was actually born in Newport Beach, but raised in Medford from the age of 7.
You might know Olson as the hilarious "Dee" in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but she is not from anywhere near Philly.
Another Portlander, Struthers is perhaps best known for her role in the hit show, All in the Family.
This silver screen darling, who starred in Royal Wedding, with Fred Astaire, A Date with Judy, with Elizabeth Taylor and other Hollywood classics.
This award-winning broadcast journalist who works as an anchor and correspondent for NBC, was born in Guam to her Japanese mother and U.S. Navy Sailor father. After attending school in Japan as a child, her family settled in Ashland.
Love had a tumultuous upbringing and moved several times, including from the Bay Area to a commune in Marcola, Oreg. Her mother moved the family to New Zealand, but Love eventually returned to Oregon to live with her stepfather.
Thayer, the lead guitarist for Kiss, was born in Portland and grew up in suburban Beaverton.
These are obviously not all the famous folks who call Oregon their home state. There are a number of actors who star on shows on the smaller screen, too, as well as plenty of athletes, authors, and politicians. Who are your favorite famous Oregonians? Tell us in the comments below!
