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TUCSON
CONNECTED...
A
Abbey, Edward
Allen, Rex
Allen, Thad
Ameche, Jim
Amor, Naim
Anderson, Brian
Andrews, Julie
Arem, Keith
Arenas, Gilbert
Arvad, Inga
Astaire, Adele
Autry, Gene
B
Baez, Joan
Baldwin, Stephen
Balsam, Talia
Barbrie, Jay
Battin, Clyde
Bee, Molly
Bennett, Michael
Bibby, Mike
Biehn, Michael
Bonanno, Joe
Borden, Lynn
Borman, Frank
Bradbury, Ray
Brooks, Jason
Bruckheimer, Jerry
Bruschi, Tedy
Bryan, William Jennings
Buchanan, Larry
Burke, Brooke
Burns, Joey
Byrd, Joseph
C
Caldwell, Erskine
Campbell, Naomi
Carmona, Richard
Cheesbourg, Bill
Chess, Phil
Cliburn, Van
Convertino, John
Cooney, Joan Ganz
Crino, Isa
D
Davis, Gwen
DeGrazia, Ted
Denman, John
Denver, John
Depp, Johnny
Derickson, Uli
Dillinger, John
Dixon, Maynard
Dole, Robert
Dorrance, Bennett
Douglas, Lewis
Douglas, Michael
Downey, Robert Jr.
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Dusenberry, Ann
Dykinga, Jack
E
Earp, Wyatt
Eden, Barbara
Edmonson, Travis
Ehrlichman, John
Elliott, Sean
F
Fan, Paula
Fang, Lizhi
Finch, Jennie
Francona, Terry
Franken, Rose
Freyse, Bill
Fudge, Alan
Furyk, Jim
G
Garfield, Brian
Garrett, Snuff
Gass, Craig.
Goldwater, Barry
Goodall, Jane
Gottlieb, Adolph
Granger, Stewart
Gray, George
Greeley, Andrew
Gregory, David
Guerrero, Eduardo, "Lalo"
H
Halliwell, Geri
Hardy, J.J.
Harlow, Harry
Harris, Emmylou
Hassey, Ron
Haywood, Susan
Hazen, Paul
Hicks, Dan
Hillenbrand, Shea
Hindman, Earl
Holliday, Doc
Horn, Paul
Horse, Michael
Hughes, Howard
Hughes, John
I
J
Jarvis, Francesca
Jefferson, Richard
Johnson, Brad
K
Kellner, Alex
Kelly, Mark
Kennedy, John F.
Kerr, Steve
Kimmel, Jimmy
Kingsolver, Barbara
Kinnear, Greg
Kino, Fr. Eusebio Francisco
Kleindienst, Richard
Knotts, Don
L
Latham, Aaron
Lawrence, Martin
Lemel, Gary
Leon, Eddie
Licavoli, Pete
Locklear, Heather
Lundgren, Terry
M
Manning, Taryn
Marvin, Lee
McCalla, Irish
McCartney, Linda Eastman
McCartney, Paul
McCluskey, Roger
McCoy, Tim
Means, Russell
Mingus, Charlie
Mitchum, Christopher
Mix, Tom
Moreno, Arte
Murphy, Audie
Mustin, Burt
N
Nelson, Craig T.
Nolan, Bob
O
Ochoa, Lorena
O'Connor, Sandra Day
Olson, Lute
O'Neal, Tatum
Ossana, Diana
Owens, Jesse
P
Pagnozzi, Tom
Pardo, Don
Patai, Raphael
Paxton, Gary
Peabody, Eddie
Pegler, Westbrook
Perrine, Valerie
Q
Quaid, Dennis
R
Reagle, Merl
Rein, Jeffrey
Rivera, Geraldo
Robinson, Heather
Rodgers, Jimmie
Rogers, Will Jr.
Ronstadt, Linda
Roosa, Stuart
Rosenblum, Mort
Ross, Diana
Roy, Tom
Rugg, Hal
Russ, Joanna
S
Sabbatini, Rory
Saccani, Rico
Sanger, Margaret
Schwab, Ted
Seymour, Eugene
Shandling, Garry
Shank, Clifford "Bud"
Simmons, Jean
Smith, Roger
Sorenstam, Annika
Spanjers, Martin
Stevens, Shadoe
Stone, Sharon
Strug, Kerri
Swayze, Patrick
T
Tolbert, Tom
U
Udall, Morris
Udall, Stewart
Underhill, Don
Ure, Louise
V
Vosberg, Ed
W-X-Y-Z
Wagner, Jack
Wallace, David Foster
Walsh, Kate
Wayne, John
Weil, Andrew
Wiig, Kristen
Wilson, Dennis
Wing, Jessica
Wiśniewski, Wiesław Z.
Wood, Ron
Wright, Harold Bell
Author
Cowboy Film Star
Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard
Radio and film star
Guitarist
Major League Baseball Outfielder
Actress, Singer
Video Game Music Wizard
NBA star basketball player
Danish journalist
Dancer, entertainer (Fred's sister)
Cowboy singer, film star
Folk Singer
Actor
Actress (Father: Martin Balsam)
NBC Space Correspondent
Singer; Skip of Skip & Flip, var. groups
Country singer
B'way producer, choreographer "Chorus Line"
NBA basketball star player
Actor
Godfather; New York Mafia
Actress; TV Show Hazel
Astronaut
Author
Actor
Film, TV Producer
NFL Player
Prominent Political Figure
Producer, Director, Mostly "B" Movies
TV Host, Model
Musician; Calexico
Composer, Keyboardist
Author
Model
Physician, US Surgeon General
Race Car Driver: Indy 500
Co-Founder, legendary Chess Records
Pianist
Musician; Calexico
T V Producer; Sesame Street
Actress (Nun in Lilies of the Field)
Author
Painter
Clarinetist
Singer, songwriter, actor
Actor
Heroic Flight Attendant
Criminal; bank robber
Artist
Senator, Rep. Presidential Candidate
Campell's Soup heir
US Ambassador;Congressman
Actor, producer
Actor
English Royalty
Actress
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer
Legendary lawman & saloon keeper
Actress
Folk Singer; Bud and Travis duo
Aide to Pres. Nixon
NBA player; now announcer
Pianist
Human rights activist, astrophysics prof.
Olympic/Pro Softball Pitcher
Baseball Manager; Boston Red Sox
Screen Writer, Playwright, Author
Cartoonist, Major Hoople
Actor
Top Ten PGA Golfer
Author
Pioneer rock record producer 50's,60's,70's
Comedian, actor
Senator, Rep. Presidential Candidate
Chimpanzee researcher
Artist
Actor
Comic, TV Host, Actor
Author, priest
NBC Newsman
Singer, Guitarist, Labor Activist
Singer, "Ginger" Spice Girl
Major League Baseball - SS w/ Mil. Brewers
Psychologist, primate research
Singer
Major League Baseball Catcher
Pro Mountain Biker
CEO, Wells Fargo Bank
NBC Sports Announcer
Major League Baseball Infielder
Actor
Old West gunslinger, friend of Earps
Flautist
Actor, Artist
Industrialist
Film director, writer
Actress, TV and feature films
NBA star basketball player
Actor
Major League Baseball Pitcher
Astronaut, shuttle commander
U.S. President
NBA player; executive
Talk Show Host
Author
Actor
Roman Catholic Priest
U.S. Attorney General
Actor, "Barney Fife" Andy Griffith Show
Journalist, author, married to Leslie Stahl
Actor, comic
Singer, Music Producer; Merry Macs
Major League Baseball Infielder
Head of Detroit Mafia
Actress
CEO, Macy's
Actress, Singer-Songwriter
Actor
Movie Actress
Singer, Photographer, Paul's Wife
Singer
Race Car Driver
Cowboy film star
Indian Activist
Musician, singer, composer, band leader.
Actor, son of Robert Mitchum
Cowboy film star
Owner, Anaheim Angels baseball team
Actor, War Hero
Noted TV & Movie Character Actor
Actor
Singer, "Sons of the Pioneers"
World's #1 LPGA Golfer
Supreme Court Justice
Hall of fame college basketball coach
Actress
Screen writer, film producer, "Brokeback Mtn"
Olympic gold medal winner, speaker
Major League Baseball Catcher
Announcer (SNL)
Cultural anthropologist, writer
Singer, Flip of Skip & Flip; producer
Famous Banjo Player
Controversial Right-Wing Journalist
Actress
Actor
Crossword puzzle designer
CEO, Walgreens
TV Host, Newsman
Writer
Early country singer
Humorist's son, congressman
Singer
Astronaut, Apollo 14
Author, journalist
Singer, actress
NBC Sports Producer
Hall of Fame Steel Guitarist
Author
PGA Golfer
Conductor; classical, opera
Birth control activist
Banjo Player; taught Eddie Peabody
Doctor, noted immunologist
Comedian, TV and Movie Star
Jazz Flutist, Saxophonist
Actress
Actor, producer
LPGA Hall of Fame Golfer
Actor
Announcer on CBS' Craig Ferguson Show
Actress
Olympic Gymnast; Gold Medal Winner
Actor
NBA Player, Sports Announcer
Dem congressman, primary pres. Cand.
Secy of Interior
Child star, original Mousketeer
Author
Major League Baseball Pitcher
Actor
Writer
Actress, Grey's Anatomy
Actor
Physician, proponent of Alternative Med.
Saturday Night Live Comic, Actress
Drummer, singer: Beach Boys
Composer for theater, filmmaker
Astronomer
Guitarist, singer:Rolling Stones
Author, novelist
Lived and died near Tucson
Retired and died here.
Native, Graduate of Palo Verde High, 1967
Retired and died here.
Moved here in 1997
Native
Treated for unknown problem at Sierra Tucson, 1999
Attended University High
U of A
Married cowboy film Tim McCoy and lived on ranch in S. Ariz.
Died in Tucson
Owned KOLD TV-Radio in Tucson, frequent visitor
Has home here; spends time when not on the road touring.
Spends time at his ranch here.
Attended Treehaven School
Current long-time resident
Resident, KMOP DJ, U of A
As a child, lived here and was discovered at 10 by Rex Allen
Died in Tucson
U of A
U of A
Resident, many years until death
Grew up here; U of A
Grew up in Tucson, went to Tucson High
Spent most of his grade school years in Tucson
U of A
U of A
U of A
Retired here.
Died here.
Palo Verde, Sahuaro High Schools
Tucson Resident
Raised in Tucson
Frequent resident; owned KCNA radio in Tucson
Guest at Cottonwood de Tucson for anger management
Resident
Native and permanent resident. Died here.
Retired to Tucson
Owned home here
Tucson Resident
U of A
Resident; Died here
Father, Lew Davis, was mayor of Tucson
Resident, U of A
Resident, U of A faculty, died here.
Got his first guitar while in Tucson from his grandmother.
Arrested for speeding
Lived and died in Tucson
Captured in Tucson at the Congress Hotel
Winter home in Tucson
U of A Law School
U of A
Spent most of his life here and died in Tucson
In rehab for alcohol, drug abuse at Sierra Tucson, 1992.
Two stints at Sierra Tucson for substance abuse
Spent many winters here, mostly at the Arizona Inn
Native; Catalina High School graduate, 1970
Tucson Resident
Many visits for trials and train travel
Born in Tucson
Resident, U of A
Incarcerated at federal prison near Mt. Lemmon for Watergate acts.
Grew up in Tucson, U of A
Catalina High Graduate1969, U of A, resident, plays with Tucson Symphony
U of A professor
U of A
U of A
Died in Tucson
Lived and worked here
U of A
U of A
Grew up in Tucson, attended SAS
Retired now south of Tucson
Native, attended Amphitheater High School
U of A
Spent much time here when her institute was based in Tucson
Lived and painted here in 1930's
Owned ranch in Nogales, now a golf course
Raised here. U of A
U of A professor
Worked at KGUN-TV, Channel 9
Born and spent his childhood in Tucson
Treated at Cottonwood de Tucson for Bulimia, 2002
Native, Sabino High graduate
Lived and died here. Honorary appointment at U of A
Duets with Linda Ronstadt called "Tucson Sessions"
Native
Part-time resident
Catalina High, U of A
Native, Sabino High, U of A
Native
Born in Bisbee, U of A
Many travels to and through Tucson; arrested here
Resides here most of the year.
Born and grew up in Tucson
Spent much time here esp. at Hughes Aircraft
U of A
Resident since 1958
U of A
Native
Native
Married to Tucson Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Worked at Speiden Ranch, south of Tucson, 1936
U of A
Announcer at KRQ-FM, 1993-1994
Former resident, U of A
U of A
Founder of local mission, 1692
U of A
U of A
Graduate of Catalina High School
Treated at Sierra Tucson for substance abuse
Resident, U of A
Native
Long-time resident until death; owned Grace Ranch
In rehab for alcohol, drug abuse at Sierra Tucson
U of A
Native, grew up here
Retired and died here
Died in Tucson.
Lived here with Paul for many years, died here, attended U of A, 60's
Lived here many years post-Beatles
Resident
Lived and died on his ranch near Nogales
Treated at Cottonwood de Tucson
Born in Nogales
U of A
Left Santa Rita Hotel in Tucson and died in car wreck near Florence.
Native; U of A
Owned ranch outside Tucson
Resident late 40's, early 50's
U of A
Tucson Resident
U of A
Grew up in Southern AZ, taught at U of A
Lives and works in Tucson. U of A.
Attended Treehaven School
Owns Tucson home
Died at University Hospital, Tucson
Native
Current resident
Died in Tucson at daughter's home
Resident, U of A
Buried in Tucson
Retired and died here.
U of A
U of A
Catalina High School, U of A
U of A
U of A (Under name Jerry Rivers)
Resident
Moved here in 1926 when diagnosed with TB. Played local clubs.
U of A, Committed suicide in Tubac, south of Tucson
Grew up in Tucson; went to Catalina High
U of A
Tucson High, U of A
Arrested for DUI while in Tucson
Salpointe High, U of A
Resident, died here
Currently lives in Tucson
U of A
Native
Retired and died here.
Lived and died in Tucson
Catalina High
Palo Verde HS, U of A
Retired and died in Tucson
Lived on Nogales ranch with husband Stewart Granger
U of A
U of A
Native
U of A, KIKX Radio here, 1967
Lived in Tucson with producer Bill MacDonald
Former resident
In rehab for alcohol abuse at Sierra Tucson
U of A
Tucson Resident
Tucson Resident
Lodge owner on Mt. Lemmon in Catalina Mtns.
Native, Catalina High Graduate 1969, U of A
Native
U of A
U of A
Catalina High
Spent many weeks here as an actor starring in many western movies
Resident, U of A professor
U of A
Arrested in Tucson for messing with a 16 yr. old girl. Charges dropped.
Grew up in Tucson
Lived, worked, and died here.
In rehab for substance abuse at Cottonwood de Tucson
Lived on East side of town 1916-1935; streets after his book characters
such as Printer Udell, Barbara Worth, and Marta Hillgrove
After exhaustive research, here is a list of "famous" people who have a connection to Tucson, Arizona, USA. Being "famous" is a subjective term and certainly may be debated. The degree of "famousness" ranges from John F. Kennedy to Uli Derickson (heroic flight attendant). As the owner and proprieter of these here premises, I am the final judge of who is "famous" for the purpose of the site.
Some of the folks listed lived their whole life in Tucson. Others stopped by just long enough to go to school, get arrested, or be in rehab. But, they couldn't just drive through or stop at the airport, or visit Aunt Betty. Something significant had to happen in their lives here in order to be listed.
And, finally, what constitutes Tucson? Inside just the city limits? No, I have considered the Tucson "area" to also mean the larger metro area and Southern Arizona. Not Central or Northern, or even up to Florence. If you get TV reception from Tucson, that generally means you are in this area.
The list below contains many people with incredibly fascinating lives. My listings are very brief and to the point. To learn more about these incredible personalities, I suggest you type their names in Google and read more about them.
If you know of others you think should be on the list, just put their names, what they are famous for, and their connection to Tucson, in the box at the bottom of the page and press the SUBMIT button.
Thanks, and have fun....
Your Humble Webmaster....
Ray Lindstrom
PS: Why Tucson you ask and not New York City, Amarillo, Texas, or Geneva, Illinois? Because after living elsewhere, visiting all 50 states and more than 70 countries, I consider Tucson to be, without a doubt, the greatest place on earth. In the interest of full disclosure, it should be noted, I grew up here, went to high school and college here, and now have returned and retired here. But, I really am totally objective. Seriously.
WHO FAMOUS AS CONNECTION
THE LIST
If you know of others you think should be on the list, just put their names, what they are famous for, and their connection to Tucson, in the box here and press the SUBMIT button. If you have any other comments you wish to make, please do. And, if you would like a reply, please include your email address
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Here are the names on our site, with first name first, in order
to allow people to find them easily via a search engine:
Edward Abbey, Rex Allen, Thad Allen, Jim Ameche, Naim Amor, Brian Anderson, Julie Andrews, Keith Arem, Gilvert Arenas, Inga Arvad, Adele Astaire, Gene Autry, Joan Baez, Stephen Baldwin, Talia Balsam, Jay Barbrie, Clyde Battin, Molly Bee, Michael Bennett, Mike Bibby, Michael Biehn, Joe Bonanno, Lynn Borden, Frank Borman, Ray Bradbury, Jason Brooks, Jerry Bruckheimer, Tedy Bruschi, William Jennings Bryan, Larry Buchanan, Brooke Burke, Joey Burns, Joseph Byrd, Erskine Caldwell, Naomi Campbell, Richard Carmona, Bill Cheesbourg, Phil Chess, Van Cliburn, John Convertino, Joan Ganz Cooney, Isa Crino, Gwen Davis, Ted DeGrazia, John Denman, John Denver, Johnny Depp, Uli Derickson, John Dillinger, Maynard Dixon, Robert Dole, Bennett Dorrance, Lewis Douglas, Michael Douglas, Robert Downey, Jr., Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Ann Dusenberry, Jack Dykinga, Wyatt Earp, Barbara Eden, Travis Edmonson, John Ehrlichman, Sean Elliott, Paula Fan, Lizhi Fang, Jennie Finch, Terry Francona, Rose Franken, Bill Freyse, Jim Furyk, Brian Garfield, Snuff Garrett, Craig Gass, Barry Goldwater, Jane Goodall, Adolph Gottlieb, Stewart Granger, George Gray, Andrew Greeley, David Gregory, Eduardo Lalo Guerrero, Geri Halliwell, J. J. Hardy, Harry Harlow, Emmylou Harris, Ron Hassey, Susan Haywood, Paul Hazen, Dan Hicks, Shea Hillenbrand, Earl Hindman, Doc Holliday, Paul Horn, MIchael Horse, Howard Hughes, John Hughes, Francesca Jarvis, Richard Jefferson, Brad Johnson, Alex Kellner, Mark Kelly, John F. Kennedy, Steve Kerr, Jimmy Kimmel, Barbara Kingsolver, Greg Kinnear, Father Kino Eusebio Francisco Kino, Richard Kleindienst, Don Knotts, Aaron Latham, Martin Lawrence, Gary Lemel, Eddie Leon, Pete Licavoli, Heather Locklear, Terry Lundgren, Taryn Manning, Lee Marvin, Irish McCalla, Linda McCartney Linda Eastman McCartney, Paul McCartney, Roger McCluskey, Tim McCoy, Russell Means, Charlie Mingus, Chrimstopher Mitchum, Tom Mix, Arte Moreno, Audie Murphy, Burt Mustin, Craig T. Nelson, Bob Nolan, Lorena Ochoa, Sandra Day OConnor, Lute Olson, Tatum O'Neal, Diana Ossana, Jesse Owens, Tom Pagnozzi, Don Pardo, Raphael Patai, Gary Paxton, Eddie Peabody, Westbrook Pegler, Valerie Perrine, Dennis Quaid, Merl Reagle, Jeffrey Rein, Geraldo Rivera, Heather Robinson, Jimmie Rodgers, Will Rogers, Jr., Linda Ronstadt, Stuart Roosa, Mort Rosenblum, Diana Ross, Tom Roy, Hal Rugg, Joanna Russ, Rory Sabbatini, Rico Saccani, Margaret Sanger, Ted Schwab, Eugene Seymour, Garry Shandling, Clifford "Bud" Shank, Jean Simmons, Roger Smith, Annika Sorenstam, Martin Spanjers, Shadoe Stevens, Sharon Stone, Kerri Strug, Patrick Swayze, Tom Tolbert, Morris Udall, Stewart Udall, Don Underhill, Louise Ure, Ed Vosberg, Jack Wagner, David Foster Wallace, Kate Walsh, John Wayne, Andrew Weil, Kristen Wiig, Dennis Wilson, Jessica Wing, Wieslaw Z. Wiśniewski, Ron Wood, Harold Bell Wright
And, for anybody misspelling Tucson, here it is: Tuscon, Arizona or Tuscon, AZ
Thanks for help with this list to:
Art Waller, Larry Schnebly, Burt Schneider, Bob Lee, Mark Hansen, the guys at the Coffee Crew, and many other fine folks.
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