List of people from Everett, Washington
The following is a list of notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Everett, Washington, a major city in the Seattle metropolitan area.
Actors and actresses[edit]
- Stan Boreson, TV comedian and musician[1]
- David L. Boushey, stuntman
- Nancy Coleman, actress[2]
- Patrick Duffy, actor[3]
- Peg Phillips, actress[4]
- Michael Shamus Wiles, actor
- Cherie Witter, model and actress
- Mark L. Young, actor
Artists and authors[edit]
- Bruce Barcott, journalist and author
- Donna Barr, comic book author
- Chuck Close, painter and photographer[5]
- David Eddings, fantasy author
- Anita Endrezze, poet and author
- James Kelsey, sculptor
- Linda Lee Cadwell, teacher, wife of Bruce Lee
- Alden Mason, painter
- James Mongrain, glass artist
- Mark P. Shea, Catholic author
- Dick Weiss, glass artist
- Hai Ying Wu, sculptor
Military and crime[edit]
- Marcus A. Anderson, Air Force lieutenant general
- Ryan G. Anderson, convicted al-Qaeda enabler
- James E. Kyes, Navy Cross recipient Commander (O-5)
- Topliff Olin Paine, airmail pilot
Musicians[edit]
- William Bolcom, pianist and composer
- Bus Boyk, fiddler
- Daniel E. Freeman, musicologist
- Carol Kaye, bass player
- Mary Lambert, singer-songwriter
- Kenny Loggins, singer-songwriter
- Perfume Genius, singer-songwriter[6]
- Curtis Salgado, singer-songwriter
- Jason Webley, singer-songwriter
Bands[edit]
- The Moondoggies, rock band
- Parenthetical Girls, experimental pop band
Politicians and businesspeople[edit]
- Kevin Avard, state representative in New Hampshire
- Howard S. Bargreen, Washington state representative and senator
- Glenn Beck, conservative author and radio/TV host
- Jean Berkey, Washington state legislator
- Edith Bullock, businesswoman and Alaska territorial legislator
- David Marston Clough, former Minnesota Governor and politician
- JoAnn Dayton-Selman, Wyoming state representative
- Jacob Falconer, U.S. Congressman, state legislator, and Everett mayor
- William Gissberg, Washington state senator
- Don Hansey, Washington state representative
- Nick Harper, Washington state senator
- Roland H. Hartley, Washington governor
- Emil Herman, activist and political candidate
- Henry M. Jackson, U.S. Congressman and Senator
- Daniel J. Kremer, California judge
- Marko Liias, Washington state senator
- Anna Agnes Maley, journalist and political candidate[2]
- August P. Mardesich, Washington state representative and senator
- A. L. Rasmussen, Washington state representative and senator
- Aaron Reardon, Snohomish County Executive and Washington state representative
- June Robinson, Washington state representative and senator[7]
- Ella Russell, suffragette and political candidate
- J. H. Smith, politician and pioneer
- Michael Kelly Sutton, software engineer and journalist
- Carolyn Squires, nurse and Montana politician
- Brian Sullivan, county councilman and Washington state representative
- Elmer R. Tapper, Louisiana state representative
- Don Van Patten, New Hampshire state representative
- Larry Vognild, politician
- Monrad Wallgren, Governor, U.S. Congressman and Senator
- Jack Westland, U.S. Representative and amateur golf champion
- Emily Wicks, state representative[7]
- Lisa Witter, entrepreneur and public speaker
Religion[edit]
- Patrick J. Conroy, Jesuit priest and Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Vernard Eller, theologian and author
Scientists and academics[edit]
- John F. Eisenberg, zoologist
- Helen Freeman, conservationist
- Edwin Hewitt, mathematician
- Allen C. Kelley, economist
- Susan A. Martinis, biochemist
- Kent R. Weeks, Egyptologist
- Wesley Wehr, paleontologist and artist
Sportspeople[edit]
Baseball[edit]
- Rick Anderson, MLB pitching coach
- Larry Christenson, MLB pitcher
- Brent Lillibridge, MLB infielder
- Grady Sizemore, MLB outfielder
- Travis Snider, MLB outfielder
- Steven Souza, MLB outfielder
- Earl Torgeson, MLB first baseman
Basketball[edit]
- Mike Champion, NBA forward
- Boody Gilbertson, NBA player
- Nathan Mumm, minor league basketball coach and team owner of the Snohomish County Explosion
- Dan Muscatell, college basketball coach
Curling[edit]
- John Jamieson, curler
Cycling[edit]
- Tom Peterson, road racing cyclist
Football[edit]
- Tom Cable, football coach
- Chris Chandler, NFL quarterback
- Dave Christensen, college football coach
- Earl Clark, college football player and coach
- Dennis Erickson, football coach
- Rick Fenney, NFL running back
- Vern Hickey, college football coach
- Gordon Hudson, NFL tight end
- Shiloh Keo, NFL safety
- Jim Lambright, college football player and coach
- Chuck Nelson, NFL kicker
- Dave Osborn, NFL running back
- Mike Price, football coach
- Geoff Reece, NFL center
- Timm Rosenbach, college football coach
- KeiVarae Russell, NFL corner back
- Tani Tupou, XFL defensive tackle
- Abe Wilson, NFL offensive lineman
Golf[edit]
- Rex Caldwell, golfer
- Mary Bea Porter, golfer
- Anne Quast, amateur golfer
Hockey[edit]
- T. J. Oshie, NHL forward
Martial arts[edit]
- Randy Couture, mixed martial artist and UFC Hall of Fame member
Soccer[edit]
- Brady Ballew, midfielder
- Jalen Crisler, defender
- Pepe Fernández, forward for the Seattle Sounders[8]
- Chris Henderson, midfielder
- Sean Henderson, midfielder
- Jordan Schweitzer, midfielder
Volleyball[edit]
- Kathryn Holloway, Paralympic volleyball player
- Bianca Rowland, volleyball player
Wrestling[edit]
- Craig Roberts, wrestler and Olympian
References[edit]
- ^ Bray, Kari (February 1, 2017). "Stan Boreson, 'King of Scandinavian Humor,' dies at 91". The Everett Herald. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ a b Sheets, Bill (March 19, 2006). "Doctors, writers, leaders". The Everett Herald. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ Humphrey, Robert (February 13, 1992). "History of Everett schools, from one who's been there". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ Grindeland, Sherry (November 12, 2002). "Peg Phillips, 1918–2002: 'Northern Exposure' actress, Woodinville theater founder". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ Upchurch, Michael (May 17, 2016). "Chuck Close, who revolutionized portraiture, has major retrospective in Everett". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ Rathbun, Andy (April 1, 2015). "Indie royalty heads to Paramount this week". The Everett Herald. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ a b Cornfield, Jerry (May 14, 2020). "As Robinson moves to the Senate, Wicks gets a House seat". The Everett Herald. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ Massey, Matt (July 28, 2002). "Sounders seek return to glory on new turf". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
