See also: Category:People from Eureka, California
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The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Eureka, California.
Academics and writing
| Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Gaddis | Dec 28, 1913 | Feb 26, 1997 | Author and creator of the term "Bermuda Triangle" | Born in Eureka | ||
| Joseph T. Gregory | Jul 28, 1914 | Nov 18, 2007 | Paleontologist and professor | Lived and died in Eureka |
Business and philanthropy
| Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Ditlev Bendixsen | 
|
Oct 14, 1842 | Feb 12, 1902 | Shipbuilder; instrumental in the development of the merchant marine industry on the West Coast of the United States | Lived in Eureka | |
| Betty Kwan Chinn
(also known as 關惠群) |
|
Philanthropist | Lives in Eureka | |||
| Charles Noski | Aug 23, 1952 | Bank of America Corp Vice Chairman | Born in Eureka | |||
| Myron Spaulding | 
|
Oct 28, 1905 | Sep 11, 2000 | Sailor, ship builder, and concert violinist | Born in Eureka |
Media and art
| Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Jerome Baker | 
|
Dec 1, 1880 | Oct 1972 | Photographer | Lived in Eureka | |
| Luke Burbank | 
|
May 8, 1976 | Radio host | Born in Eureka | ||
| Emma B. Freeman | 
|
1880 | 1928 | Photographer | Lived in Eureka | |
| Jeff Jordan | Artist | Born in Eureka | ||||
| Seth Kinman | 
|
Sep 29, 1815 | Feb 24, 1888 | Performer; hunter for Fort Humboldt | Lived in Eureka | |
| Matthew Monahan | 1972 | Artist | Born in Eureka | |||
| Jimmy Swinnerton | 
|
Nov 13, 1875 | Sep 8, 1974 | Cartoonist and landscape painter | Born in Eureka | |
| Robert Whiting | Oct 24, 1942 | Author and journalist | Grew up in Eureka |
Acting
| Name | Image | Birth | Death | Known for | Association | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Bridges | 
|
Jan 15, 1913 | Mar 10, 1998 | Actor | Eureka High graduate, owner of historic buildings | |
| Sarah Joy Brown | Feb 18, 1975 | Actress | Born in Eureka | |||
| Steve Cochran | May 25, 1917 | Jun 15, 1965 | Actor | Born in Eureka | ||
| Brendan Fraser | 
|
Dec 3, 1968 | Actor | Lived in Eureka as a child | ||
| Minerva Urecal | Sep 22, 1894 | Feb 26, 1966 | Actress | Born in Eureka |
Music
- Sara Bareilles, musical artist
- Blackhouse (Brian Ladd), musical artist
- Mr. Bungle, American experimental rock band formed in Eureka.
- Trevor Dunn, musical artist
- Ernie Earnshaw, musician
- Mindy Gledhill, musical artist
- El Hefe (Aaron Abeyta), musical artist
- Mel Lyman, musician and film maker,
- Alexander McCurdy, organist and educator
- Michael Moore, musician
- Parasite (Armin Elsaesser), musician
- Mike Patton, musical artist and lead vocalist of Faith No More
- Trey Spruance, musical artist
Military
- Robert M. Viale, U.S. Medal of Honor recipient
- Stephen Girard Whipple, 49er, newspaper editor, Union Army officer, and politician
Politics and law
- Bob L. Beers, politician
- David Cobb, presidential candidate and orator
- Thomas Cottrell, politician
- James G. Crichton, politician
- James Gillett, Governor of California
- Peter D. Hannaford, political adviser and author associated with Ronald W. Reagan
- Frank C. Newman, Supreme Court of California associate justice
Crime
- Wayne Adam Ford, serial killer
Sports
Baseball
- Lafayette Henion, Major League baseball pitcher
- Dane Iorg, Major League baseball player
- Garth Iorg, Major League baseball player
- John Jaso, Major League baseball catcher and designated hitter
- Eddie Kearse, Major League baseball catcher
- Bill Kenworthy, Major League baseball player
- Roy Partee, Major League baseball catcher
- Greg Shanahan, Major League baseball pitcher
- Ned Yost, Major League baseball manager
Basketball
- Al Brightman, basketball player and coach
- Mo Charlo, professional basketball player
Bowling
- Walter Ray Williams, Jr., professional bowler
Cricket
- Dennis Silk, cricketer
Football
- Dave Harper, football player
- Rey Maualuga, professional football player
- Mike Nott, professional football player
- Maurice Purify, professional football player
- Elbie Schultz (1917–2002), collegiate All-American and NFL football player
- John Woodcock, football player
Martial arts
- Nate Quarry, professional fighter
Rowing
- Kevin Still, Olympic bronze medalist in rowing
Volleyball
- Heather Erickson, Paralympic volleyball player
References
- Bradley, Nancy. "My Life with Paranormal Icon Vincent Gaddis". Haunted America Tours. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- Staff. "Joseph T. Gregory, 1914–2007". University of California Museum of Paleontology.
- Irvine, Leigh H. (1915). History of Humboldt County California. Los Angeles, California: Historic Record Company.
- Thadeus Greenson (2010-08-05). "Eureka's Betty Chinn receives Presidential Citizens Medal". Eureka Times-Standard. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
- Heffes, Ellen M. (July 1, 2006). "Charles Noski". The Free Library.
- Van Collie, Shimon. "Myron Spaulding - End of an Era", Latitude 38, October, 2000, p. 135
- "The Ray Jerome Baker Collection Finding Aid" (PDF). MS 34. Kawai Historical Society Archives. March 1999. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-29.
- Sanders, Eli (December 9, 2008). "Beautiful Thing: The Best New Radio Show in Seattle Is on... KIRO?". The Stranger. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- Commire, Anne, ed. (2002). "Freeman, Emma B. (1880–1927)". Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. Waterford, Connecticut: Yorkin Publications. ISBN 0-7876-4074-3.
- Shinn, Chas. Howard (October 1891). "With the Humboldt Trappers". Outing. XIX (2): 94–95. Retrieved November 25, 2008.
- Modern Art Exhibitions 2012 Matthew Monahan, Modern Art, 13 April - 12 May
- George Stern Fine Art. James Guilford Swinnerton (1875–1974)
- People: Robert Whiting, Japan Times, Vivienne Kenrick, November 12, 2000
- [Famous Humboldt: From the redwoods to the limelight, Myles Cochrane/Tri-City Weekly, Eureka Times-Standard, June 28, 2011
- Sarah Brown - Filmbug
- Geoff Mayer (2012). Historical Dictionary of Crime Films. Scarecrow Press. pp. 89–. ISBN 978-0-8108-6769-7.
- Diamond, Jamie (June 21, 1992). "Up and Coming: Brendan Fraser; A Man Schooled for Success". The New York Times. Retrieved January 8, 2008.
- Minerva Urecal (1894-1966) , What a Character, July 29, 2013
- California. Adjutant General's Office, Records of California men in the war of the rebellion 1861 to 1867, SACRAMENTO: State Office, J. D. Young, Supt. State Printing, 1890, pp. 11, 826-831
- Bell, Rachael. "Wayne Adam Ford: The Remorseful Serial Killer". TruTV Crime Library. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- "Key Club Hears Talk by Former Rams Player," Humboldt Standard, Jan. 19, 1961, pg. 3.
- Kevin Still, SR Olympic Sports, Sports Reference LLC.
- "Heather Erickson". Team USA. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2013.