List of famous people from Bakersfield, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Bakersfield, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Bakersfield you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Bakersfield, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
This list below has everything from Mark Chatfield to Brock Marion.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Bakersfield?" or "Which celebrities were born in Bakersfield?" then this list is a great resource for you.Merle Haggard
Age: 83Birthplace: Oildale, California, United States of America
Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country singer,... more
Carver Mead
Age: 86Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Carver Andress Mead (born 1 May 1934) is an American scientist and engineer. He currently... moreRobert Beltran
Age: 66Birthplace: Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Robert Adame Beltran (born November 19, 1953) is an American actor, known for his role as... moreRic Drasin
Age: 76Birthplace: Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Richard Alan "Ric" Drasin (born July 12, 1944) is an American bodybuilder, personal trainer,... moreDavid Carr
Age: 41Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
David Carr may refer to:... moreJerry Quarry
Dec. at 54 (1945-1999)Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Jerry Quarry (May 15, 1945 – January 3, 1999), nicknamed "Irish" or "The Bellflower Bomber",... more
Félix Enríquez Alcalá
Age: 69Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Félix Enríquez Alcalá (sometimes credited as Felix Alcala) (born March 7, 1951 in Bakersfield,... moreJean Fuller
Age: 70Birthplace: Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Jeannie Lynn "Jean" Fuller (née Guenther; born April 16, 1950) is a U.S. politician who served... moreDerek Mears
Age: 48Birthplace: Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Derek Mears (born April 29, 1972) is an American actor and stuntman, best known for his role... moreSherley Anne Williams
Dec. at 55 (1944-1999)Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Sherley Anne Williams (August 25, 1944 – July 6, 1999) was an American poet, novelist,... moreJ. R. Sakuragi
Age: 43Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
J. R. Sakuragi (桜木 ジェイアール, Sakuragi Jeiāru, born Milton Henderson Jr.; October 30, 1976), is... moreErik Paulsen
Age: 55Birthplace: Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Erik Philip Paulsen (born May 14, 1965) is an American politician who represented Minnesota's... moreLarsen Jensen
Age: 35Birthplace: Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Larsen Alan Jensen (born September 1, 1985) is an American former competition swimmer and a... moreClair Engle
Dec. at 53 (1911-1964)Birthplace: Bakersfield, California, USA
Clair Engle (September 21, 1911 – July 30, 1964) was an American politician of the Democratic... moreLawrence Kimble
Dec. at 73 (1904-1977)Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Lawrence Kimble was a screenwriter....Dennis Ralston
Age: 78Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Richard Dennis Ralston (born July 27, 1942) is an American former professional tennis player... moreLeon Lee
Age: 67Birthplace: Bakersfield, USA, California
Leon Lee (born December 4, 1952 in Sacramento, California) is a former professional baseball... moreJeffrey C. Wynn
Dr Jeffrey C. Wynn (aka Jeff Wynn), is a research geophysicist with the United States... moreGerald Haslam
Age: 83Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Gerald William Haslam (born March 18, 1937) is an author who has focused on rural and small... moreTheo Bell
Dec. at 53 (1953-2006)Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Theopolis Bell, Jr. (December 21, 1953 – June 21, 2006) was an American football wide receiver... moreGregory Ansolabehere
Age: 34Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Gregory Ansolabehere is an American rower....Mike Quarry
Dec. at 55 (1951-2006)Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Michael Wayne "Mike" Quarry (March 4, 1951 – June 11, 2006) was a light heavyweight boxer. He... moreDennis P. Lockhart
Age: 73Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Dennis P. Lockhart (born February 1, 1947) is an American. He was the 14th President and CEO... moreBruce Walton
Age: 57Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Bruce Walton may refer to: Bruce Walton (American football) (born 1951), American football... moreMark Nichols
Age: 60Birthplace: Bakersfield, California
Mark Nichols is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League.... more
