List of famous people from Spokane, 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 Spokane, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Spokane 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 Spokane, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
These people, like Michaela Morgan and Wayne Shannon include images when available.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Spokane?" or "Which celebrities were born in Spokane?" then this list is a great resource for you.Craig T. Nelson
Age: 76Birthplace: Spokane, USA, Washington
Craig Theodore Nelson (born April 4, 1944) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as... moreMichael Winslow
Age: 62Birthplace: Spokane, USA, Washington
Michael Leslie Winslow (born September 6, 1958) is an American actor, comedian and beatboxer... moreJulia Sweeney
Age: 60Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Julia Anne Sweeney (born October 10, 1958) is an American actress, comedian and author. She... moreSusan Peters
Dec. at 31 (1921-1952)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Susan Peters (born Suzanne Carnahan; July 3, 1921 – October 23, 1952) was an American film,... more
Tom Foley
Dec. at 84 (1929-2013)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Thomas Stephen Foley (March 6, 1929 – October 18, 2013) was an American lawyer and politician... moreSol Lesser
Dec. at 90 (1890-1980)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Sol Lesser (February 17, 1890 – September 19, 1980) was an American film producer. He received... moreBob Crosby
Dec. at 80 (1913-1993)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
George Robert Crosby (August 23, 1913 – March 9, 1993) was an American jazz singer and... moreRyne Sandberg
Age: 61Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Ryne Dee Sandberg (born September 18, 1959), nicknamed "Ryno", is an American former... moreGeorge Nakashima
Dec. at 85 (1905-1990)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
George Katsutoshi Nakashima (Japanese: 中島勝寿 Nakashima Katsutoshi, May 24, 1905 – June 15,... moreDennis Washington
Age: 86Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Dennis R. Washington (born 1934) is an American, Montana-based industrialist who owns, or... moreJimmy Rowles
Dec. at 78 (1918-1996)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
James George Hunter (August 19, 1918 – May 28, 1996), known professionally as Jimmy Rowles,... moreDavid Eddings
Dec. at 78 (1931-2009)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
David Carroll Eddings (July 7, 1931 – June 2, 2009) was an American fantasy writer. With his... moreHoward Rothmann Bowen
Dec. at 81 (1908-1989)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Howard Rothmann Bowen was an American economist and college president, serving as the... moreDavid N. Donihue
Age: 46Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
David N. Donihue (David Nelson Donihue, b. April 25, 1974) is an American writer, director and... moreArthur C. Brooks
Age: 56Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Arthur C. Brooks (born May 21, 1964) is an American social scientist, musician, and... moreMichael P. Farris
Age: 69Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Michael Farris may refer to: Michael Farris (lawyer), American constitutional lawyer Mike... moreSeena Owen
Dec. at 72 (1894-1966)Birthplace: Spokane, USA, Washington
Seena Owen (born Signe Auen; November 14, 1894 – August 15, 1966) was an American silent film... moreLester Asheim
Dec. at 83 (1914-1997)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Lester Eugene Asheim (January 22, 1914 – July 1, 1997) was a librarian and scholar of library... moreJohn Stockton
Age: 58Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
John Houston Stockton (born March 26, 1962) is an American retired professional basketball... moreDebra Magpie Earling
Age: 63Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Debra Cecille Magpie Earling (born August 3, 1957 Spokane, Washington) is a Native American... moreMichael Clarke
Dec. at 47 (1946-1993)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Michael Clarke (born Michael James Dick; June 3, 1946 – December 19, 1993) was an American... moreJay Pickett
Age: 59Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Jay Pickett (born February 10, 1961) is an American actor.... moreCompton I. White, Jr.
Dec. at 78 (1920-1998)Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Compton Ignatius White Jr. (December 19, 1920 – October 19, 1998) was a two-term congressman... moreKitty Kelley
Age: 78Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Catherine "Kitty" Kelley (born April 4, 1942) is an American journalist and author of several... moreTrevor St. John
Age: 49Birthplace: Spokane, USA, Washington
Trevor Marshall St. John (born September 3, 1971) is an American actor. He portrayed Todd... more
