List of people from Albuquerque

This is a list of notable people who were either born in, lived for a significant period of time in, or are otherwise closely associated with Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Academia

• Juan Cole (born 1952), historian^[1]

Art and architecture

• Joyce Neimanas, photographer and teacher
• Antoine Predock (born 1936), architect^[2]
• Robert Williams (born 1943), artist^[3]
• Joel-Peter Witkin (born 1939), photographer^[4]

Aviation and spaceflight

• Ben Abruzzo (1930–1985), balloonist^[5]
• Richard Abruzzo (1963–2010), balloonist^[5]
• Maxie Anderson (1934–1983), balloonist^[5]
• Sidney Gutierrez (born 1951), astronaut^[6]

Business

• James McGill, better known as "Saul Goodman' (born 1962), lawyer, founder of Better Call Saul.
• Jeff Bezos (born 1964), founder and CEO of Amazon.com^[7]
• The Maloof family:^[8]
  • George J. Maloof, Sr. (1923–1980), businessman, NBA team owner^[8]
  • George J. Maloof, Jr. (born 1964), businessman^[9]
  • Adrienne Maloof-Nassif (born 1961), businesswoman, TV personality^[10]

Film, television and theater

• Seth Adkins (born 1989), actor^[11]
• Don Alvarado (1904–1967), actor^[12]
• Leah Clark (born 1979), voice actress for Funimation
• Edmund Cobb (1892–1974), actor^[13]
• Bill Daily (born 1927), actor, comedian^[14]
• Jesse Tyler Ferguson (born 1975), actor^[15]
• Annabeth Gish(born 1971), actress
• Neil Patrick Harris (born 1973), actor^[16]
• Mike Judge (born 1962), animator, actor, writer, creator of Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill^[17]
• Minka Kelly (born 1980), actress^[18]
• Cissy King (born 1946), dancer, featured performer on The Lawrence Welk Show^[19]
• Marc Maron (born 1963), comedian
• Benito Martinez (born 1971), actor
• Patrice Martinez (born 1963), actress
• Freddie Prinze, Jr. (born 1976), actor^[20]
• Steven Michael Quezada (born 1963), actor
• Tracy Reiner (born 1964), actress
• Jay Roach (born 1957), director, producer^[21]
• Willow Shields (born 2000), actress
• Madolyn Smith (born 1957), actress
• French Stewart (born 1964), actor^[22]
• Tony Vincent (born 1973), stage actor, singer^[23]

Literature and media

• Rudolfo Anaya (born 1937), fiction author^[24]
• Stephen R. Donaldson (born 1947), author
• Douglas Kent Hall, (1938–2008) writer and photographer^[25]
• Tony Hillerman (1925–2008), fiction author^[26]
• Larry Johnson (born 1960), author, bioethics activist, and whistleblower
• J.M.G. Le Clézio (born 1940), author^[27]
• Brian Nixon (born 1969), writer, musician
• Ernie Pyle (1900–1945), war correspondent
• Lois Ruby (born c.1950), author
• Fred Saberhagen (1930–2007), science fiction author
• Leslie Marmon Silko (born 1948), author
• Kate Snow (born 1969), ABC and CNN news anchor
• Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez (born 1969), fiction author
• Rob Williams (born 1971), radio personality

Music

Individuals

• Rahim AlHaj (born c.1968), oud player^[28]
• Lorenzo Antonio (born 1969), Latin singer^[29]
• Jeremy Barnes (born 1976), musician^[30]
• Randy Castillo (1950–2002), drummer^[31]
• Zach Condon (born 1986), musician^[32]
• Demi Lovato (born 1992), musician, actress
• Matthew Taylor (born 1968), musician
• Heather Trost (born 1972), musician^[30]
• Xzibit (born 1974), rapper, actor^[33]

Groups

• Brokencyde (formed 2006), crunkcore group^[34]
• The Eyeliners (formed 1995), pop punk band^[35]
• Femme Fatale (formed 1987), glam metal band
• A Hawk and a Hacksaw (formed 2001), indie folk band^[30]
• The Rondelles (formed 1995), indie rock band^[36]
• Scared of Chaka (formed 1993), pop punk band^[36]
• The Shins (formed 1997), indie rock band^[36]
• Sparx (formed 1982), Latin band^[29]

Politics and law

• Clinton P. Anderson (1895–1975), U.S. Senator
• Manuel Armijo (c.1793–1853), governor of New Mexico
• Pete Domenici (born 1932), U.S. Senator^[37]
• Gil Dozier (born 1934), Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, 1976-1980; spent time in a halfway house in Albuquerque in 1986 after his release from federal prison for extortion and racketeering^[38]
• Timothy Kraft (born 1941), Democratic political consultant, the 1980 Jimmy Carter campaign manager; now a resident of Las Cruces
• Janet Napolitano (born 1957), U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, former governor of Arizona^[39]
• Susan Pamerleau (born 1946), retired United States Air Force major general and the Republican sheriff of Bexar County, Texas, first woman elected to that office, 2012; reared in Albuquerque in the 1950s^[40]
• Edmund G. Ross (1826–1907), newspaperman, U.S. Senator
• Brandt Smith (born 1959), member of the Arkansas House of Representatives since 2015; born in Albuquerque
• Sheryl Williams Stapleton (born 1958), New Mexico House of Representatives Majority Whip
• Richard V. Thomas (1932–2010), Wyoming Supreme Court justice from 1974–2001; retired to Rio Rancho
• Clyde Tingley (1882–1960), politician, former governor

Sports

• Richard Angulo (born 1980), football tight end^[41]
• John Baker (1944–1970), runner, running coach, subject of A Shining Season
• Notah Begay III (born 1972), PGA golfer^[42]
• Alex Bregman (born 1994), baseball player
• Cathy Carr (born 1954), swimmer
• Donald Cerrone (born 1983), mixed martial artist
• Carlos Condit (born 1984), mixed martial artist^[43]
• Trent Dimas (born 1970), gymnast, Olympic gold medalist
• Jim Everett (born 1963), NFL quarterback
• Bob Foster (1938–2015), boxer^[44]
• Arian Foster (born 1986), NFL running back
• Fred Haney (1896–1977), MLB manager
• Holly Holm (born 1981), boxer and mixed martial artist^[44]
• Jon Jones (born 1987), mixed martial artist
• Tito Landrum (born 1954, Joplin, Missouri), major league baseball player
• Blackjack Lanza (born 1935), professional wrestler
• Ronnie Lott (born 1959), NFL defensive back^[45]
• James Parr (born 1986), MLB pitcher
• Don Perkins (born 1938), NFL running back
• Danny Romero (born 1974), boxer^[44]
• Diego Sanchez (born 1981), mixed martial artist
• Jarrin Solomon (born 1986), sprinter^[46]
• Johnny Tapia (1967–2012), boxer^[44]
• Willie Tucker (1872–1954), professional golfer and golf course architect^[47]
• Bobby Unser (born 1934), race car driver^[48]
• Al Unser (born 1939), race car driver^[48]
• Al Unser, Jr. (born 1962), race car driver^[48]
• Kyle Weiland (born 1986), MLB pitcher^[49]

Miscellaneous

• Coco Austin (born 1979), model and TV personality^[50]
• Anton Docher (1852–1928), priest
• Barbara Edwards (born 1960), model
• Alphonse Gallegos (1931–1991), Roman Catholic bishop, Servant of God (viz, being investigated for sainthood in Catholicisim)
• Ishmael Muhammad (born 1964), Minister in the Nation of Islam^[51]
• Marshall Rosenberg (born 1934), psychologist and creator of Nonviolent Communication
• Elyse Sewell (born 1982), model

References

1. "Juan Cole Interview: Conversations with History". Institute of International Studies, UC Berkeley. 2005. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
2. Mayfield, Dan (December 9, 2005). "Antoine Predock Wins Gold Medal". Albuquerque Journal.
3. McKenna, Kristine (December 28, 1990). "Art Reviews: Robert Williams Finds the Savage in Humanity". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
4. Wilson, Cintra (May 9, 2000). "Joel-Peter Witkin". Salon. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
5. Smith, Toby (September 30, 2010). "Flying Was Abruzzo Family Tradition". Albuquerque Journal.
6. Fleck, John (October 18, 1995). "Astronaut lands in hall of fame". Albuquerque Journal.
7. Robinson, Tom (2009). Jeff Bezos: Amazon.com Architect. ABDO. p. 14. ISBN 978-1-60453-759-8.
8. Smith, Mark (July 19, 2004). "New Deals Music to Maloofs' Ears". Albuquerque Journal.
9. Chavez, Barbara (March 27, 1995). "Maloof casino packs 'em in". Albuquerque Journal.
10. Nathanson, Rick (September 18, 2010). "New Mexico Native To Star on Reality Series 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
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12. "Hollywood Star Walk: Don Alvarado". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
13. Gomez, Adrian (February 26, 2012). "Filmmakers drawn to state from early days". Albuquerque Journal.
14. Lane, Charlotte Balcomb (July 25, 2003). "MTS gets a shot of star power". Albuquerque Journal. p. D1.
15. Gomez, Adrian (May 16, 2010). "TV star gives shout out to his Duke City roots". Albuquerque Journal. p. E1.
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18. D'Agostino, Ryan (October 11, 2010). "Minka Kelly Is the Sexiest Woman Alive 2010". Esquire. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
19. Limon, Iliana (August 16, 2000). "Cissy King dancing her way back to show". Albuquerque Journal. p. B2.
20. "Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. slams Duke City as 'gang murder capital'". Albuquerque Tribune. May 19, 2007. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
21. Lane, Charlotte Balcomb (June 11, 1999). "Native son directs 'Austin Powers'". Albuquerque Journal. p. B1.
22. Chrissinger, Craig W. (May 18, 1997). "Actor takes alien over the top". Albuquerque Journal. p. G8.
23. Gomez, Adrian (December 19, 2010). "La Cueva-to-Broadway road paved with practice". Albuquerque Journal. p. F3.
24. Steinberg, David (March 13, 2004). "Anaya Donating Papers to UNM Library". Albuquerque Journal (NM). p. A1.
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26. Stasio, Marilyn (October 27, 2008). "Tony Hillerman, Novelist, Dies at 83". The New York Times. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
27. Salazar, Martin (October 10, 2008). "Part-Time Resident Earns Nobel in Lit". Albuquerque Journal (NM). p. D1.
28. "Artist Spotlight: Rahim Alhaj". Smithsonian Folkways. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
29. Chavez, Barbara (May 21, 1999). "Sparx are flying". Albuquerque Journal.
30. Steinberg, David (October 2, 2009). "Eastern European sounds influence Duke City pair". Albuquerque Journal.
31. Chavez, Barbara (March 28, 2002). "Former Ozzy, Motley Crue Drummer Dies of Cancer". Albuquerque Journal (NM).
32. Roberts, Kathaleen (May 30, 2008). "Musical Maven – Zach Condon Follows His Muse to E. Europe And France of the '40s". Albuquerque Journal.
33. Nathanson, Rick (May 21, 2004). "Xtreme Ride". Albuquerque Journal (NM). pp. C1.
34. Mayfield, Dan (June 12, 2009). "Brokencyde concocts an unlikely mix". Albuquerque Journal.
35. Mayfield, Dan (December 2, 2005). "The girls are back in town". Albuquerque Journal.
36. Hopper, Kevin (August 17, 2001). "Support your local (or ex-local) band". Albuquerque Journal.
37. Smith, Toby (August 15, 2004). "Domenici Carved a Legacy Downtown". Albuquerque Journal. p. B1.
38. "Dozier now seeks pardon", Minden Press-Herald, September 10, 1986, p. 9A
39. Goldstein, Dana (June 20, 2008). "Janet Napolitano and the New Third Way". The American Prospect. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
40. "A Lifetime of Dedicated Service: Sheriff Susan Lewellyn Pamerleau, Major General (Ret.)". University of Wyoming. September 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
41. "Richard Angulo". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
42. Herrera, Pete (April 3, 2000). "Begay primed for Masters debut". Albuquerque Journal. Associated Press. p. B5.
43. Wright, Rick (March 1, 2012). "Mayor Celebrates Condit's Exploits". Albuquerque Journal. p. D1. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
44. Wright, Rick (January 6, 2012). "A century of love for pugilism". Albuquerque Journal.
45. Wright, Rick (July 30, 2000). "Dealing with a Lott of issues". Albuquerque Journal. p. D1.
46. Guerrero, Maria (July 6, 2012). "Albuquerque native to compete in the Olympics". KOB. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
47. "William H. Tucker, Sr. (1872-1954)". Tributes.com.
48. "Athletes with ties to New Mexico aren’t numerous but have left their mark on a variety of professional sports". Albuquerque Journal. February 6, 2012.
49. "Kyle Weiland". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
50. "Coco's World: Biography". Cocosworld.com. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
51. "Nation of Islam's New Shoes". NewsOne. Retrieved 11 January 2015.

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