List of famous people from Oregon, 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 Oregon, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Oregon 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 Oregon, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List is made up of people like Reid Shelton and Michael Hennagin.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Oregon?" or "Which celebrities were born in Oregon?" then this list is a great resource for you.Sara Jean Underwood
Age: 36Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Sara Jean Underwood (born March 26, 1984) is an American model, television host, and actress... more on WikipediaHolly Madison
Age: 40Birthplace: Oregon, USA, Astoria
Holly Madison (born December 23, 1979) is a model, showgirl, television personality and New... more on WikipediaLisa Rinna
Age: 57Birthplace: Medford, Oregon, USA
Lisa Deanna Rinna (born July 11, 1963) is an American actress and television personality. She... more on WikipediaKate Nauta
Age: 38Birthplace: Salem, Oregon, United States of America
Kate Lynn Nauta (born April 29, 1982) is an American fashion model, actress and singer. One of... more on WikipediaTonya Harding
Age: 49Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Tonya Maxene Price née Harding (born November 12, 1970) is an American former figure skater,... more on WikipediaTy Burrell
Age: 53Birthplace: Grants Pass, Oregon, United States of America
Tyler Gerald Burrell (born August 22, 1967) is an American actor and comedian. He originally... more on WikipediaJerry Smith
Age: Died at 43 (1943-1986)Birthplace: Eugene, Oregon
Gerald Thomas Smith (July 19, 1943 – October 15, 1986) was a professional American football... more on WikipediaRay Dolby
Dec. at 80 (1933-2013)Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
Ray Milton Dolby (; January 18, 1933 – September 12, 2013) was an American engineer and... more on WikipediaDelilah Rene
Age: 60Birthplace: Reedsport, Oregon, United States of America
Delilah Rene (born February 15, 1960 in North Bend, Oregon) is an American radio personality,... more on WikipediaRebecca Schaeffer
Dec. at 22 (1967-1989)Birthplace: Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer (November 6, 1967 – July 18, 1989) was an American model and actress.... more on WikipediaJane Powell
Age: 91Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Jane Powell (born Suzanne Lorraine Burce; April 1, 1929) is an American singer, dancer and... more on WikipediaJohnnie Ray
Dec. at 63 (1927-1990)Birthplace: Hopewell, Oregon, USA
{{Infobox person | name = Johnnie Ray | image = Johnnie Ray c. 1952... more on WikipediaDale Murphy
Age: 64Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
Dale Bryan Murphy (born March 12, 1956), is an American former professional baseball player.... more on WikipediaBrad Wilk
Age: 52Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Bradley J. Wilk (born September 5, 1968) is an American musician, actor, and activist. He is... more on WikipediaEric Christian Olsen
Age: 43Birthplace: Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Eric Christian Olsen (born May 31, 1977) is an American actor. He is known for his portrayals... more on WikipediaAlfred Carlton Gilbert
Dec. at 77 (1884-1961)Birthplace: Salem, Oregon
Alfred Carlton Gilbert (February 15, 1884 – April 20, 1969) was an American, a registered sex... more on WikipediaEd Gardner
Dec. at 62 (1901-1963)Birthplace: Astoria, Oregon, United States of America
Ed Gardner (June 29, 1901 – August 17, 1963) was an American comic actor, writer and director,... more on WikipediaHoward Hesseman
Age: 80Birthplace: Oregon, USA, Lebanon
Howard Hesseman (born February 27, 1940) is an American actor best known for playing DJ Dr.... more on WikipediaShannon Bex
Age: 40Birthplace: Gresham, Oregon, USA
Shannon Rae Bex (born March 22, 1980) is an American singer, reality show personality,... more on WikipediaMartin Wong
Dec. at 53 (1946-1999)Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
Martin Wong (July 11, 1946 – August 12, 1999) was a Chinese-American painter of the late... more on WikipediaJoey Harrington
Age: 41Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
John Joseph Harrington Jr. (born October 21, 1978) is a former American football quarterback.... more on WikipediaHugh Nibley
Dec. at 95 (1910-2005)Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
Hugh Winder Nibley (March 27, 1910 – February 24, 2005) was an American scholar and Mormon... more on WikipediaBill Plympton
Age: 74Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Bill Plympton (born April 30, 1946) is an American animator, graphic designer, cartoonist, and... more on WikipediaImogen Cunningham
Dec. at 93 (1883-1976)Birthplace: Oregon, USA, Portland
Imogen Cunningham (; April 12, 1883 – June 23, 1976) was an American photographer known for... more on Wikipedia
