List of famous people from New Mexico, 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 New Mexico, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from New Mexico 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 New Mexico, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
This list includes Abel Cullum, Nate H. Edwards and more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from New Mexico?" or "Which celebrities were born in New Mexico?" then this list is a great resource for you.Demi Lovato
Age: 28Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Demetria Devonne Lovato ( lə-VAH-toh; born August 20, 1992) is an American singer,... more on WikipediaNeil Patrick Harris
Age: 47Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer,... more on WikipediaJohn Denver
Dec. at 54 (1943-1997)Birthplace: Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as... more on WikipediaAdrian Grenier
Age: 44Birthplace: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Adrian Grenier (born July 10, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Vincent... more on WikipediaLauren Sánchez
Age: 50Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Lauren Wendy Sánchez (born December 19, 1969) is an Emmy Award-nominated American news anchor,... more on WikipediaRalph Kiner
Dec. at 92 (1922-2014)Birthplace: Santa Rita, New Mexico
Ralph McPherran Kiner (October 27, 1922 – February 6, 2014) was an American Major League... more on WikipediaWilliam Hanna
Dec. at 91 (1910-2001)Birthplace: Melrose, New Mexico, United States of America
William Denby Hanna (July 14, 1910 – March 22, 2001) was an American animator, director,... more on WikipediaAdrienne Maloof
Age: 59Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Adrienne Maloof (born September 4, 1961) is an American businesswoman, television personality,... more on WikipediaJoel Spolsky
Age: 55Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Avram Joel Spolsky (born 1965) is a software engineer and writer. He is the author of Joel on... more on WikipediaElyse Sewell
Age: 38Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Elyse Marie Sewell (born June 10, 1982) is an American fashion model. She is best known for... more on WikipediaRonnie Lott
Age: 61Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Ronald Mandel Lott (born May 8, 1959) is an American former professional football player who... more on WikipediaHolly Holm
Age: 38Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Holly Rene Holm (born October 17, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in... more on WikipediaSidney M. Gutierrez
Age: 69Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sidney McNeill Gutierrez (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) (born June 27, 1951), is a former NASA... more on WikipediaDon Alvarado
Dec. at 63 (1904-1967)Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Don Alvarado (born José Paige, November 4, 1904 – March 31, 1967) was an American actor,... more on WikipediaAnnabeth Gish
Age: 49Birthplace: Albuquerque, USA, New Mexico
Annabeth Gish (born March 13, 1971) is an American actress. She has played roles in films... more on WikipediaLori Nelson
Age: 87Birthplace: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Lori Nelson (born Dixie Kay Nelson; August 15, 1933) is an American actress and former model.Colt McCoy
Age: 34Birthplace: Hobbs, New Mexico
Daniel "Colt" McCoy (born September 5, 1986) is an American football quarterback for the... more on WikipediaSam Etcheverry
Dec. at 79 (1930-2009)Birthplace: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Sam "The Rifle" Etcheverry (May 20, 1930 – August 29, 2009) was a professional American and... more on WikipediaRonny Cox
Age: 82Birthplace: Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA
Daniel Ronald Cox (born July 23, 1938) is an American actor, singer-songwriter, and... more on WikipediaGlenn Strange
Dec. at 74 (1899-1973)Birthplace: Weed, New Mexico, USA, New Mexico
George Glenn Strange (August 16, 1899 – September 20, 1973) was an American actor who mostly... more on WikipediaConrad Hilton
Dec. at 92 (1887-1979)Birthplace: San Antonio, New Mexico, United States of America
Conrad Nicholson Hilton (December 25, 1887 – January 3, 1979) was an American hotelier and the... more on WikipediaJimmy Franklin
Dec. at 57 (1948-2005)Birthplace: Lovington, New Mexico
Carolyn S. Shoemaker
Age: 86Birthplace: Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Carolyn Jean Spellmann Shoemaker (born June 24, 1929) is an American astronomer and is a... more on WikipediaThomas Wakefield Blackburn II
Dec. at 79 (1913-1992)Birthplace: Raton, New Mexico
Thomas Wakefield Blackburn (June 23, 1913 – August 2, 1992) was an American author,... more on WikipediaSteven Michael Quezada
Age: 57Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Steven Michael Quezada is an actor, screenwriter, television producer and television editor.
