Famous People from New Mexico

Benito Martinez (1963 - ) Is an American actor known as police captain (later city councilman) David Aceveda in FX Networks' acclaimed crime drama The Shield. Born in Albuquerque, NM (1007)

Jeffrey Preston "Jeff" Bezos (1964 - ) Is the founder, president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Amazon.com. Bezos, a Tau Beta Pi graduate of Princeton University, worked as a financial analyst for D. E. Shaw & Co. before founding Amazon in 1994. Born in Albuquerque, NM (1571)

Bruce Cabot (1904 - 1972) Born Etienne Pelissier Jacques de Bujac Was an American film actor. Tall and athletic looking, he is best remembered as Jack Driscoll in King Kong (1933). Born in Carlsbad, NM (1003)

Daniel Ronald Cox (1938 - ) Is an American character actor, singer/songwriter, and guitarist. Born in Cloudcroft, NM (1004)

John Denver (1943 - 1997) American folk singer-songwriter and a famous folk rock musician; Known for songs like "Annie's Song" and "Calypso." Born in Roswell, NM (390)

James H. "Jack" Gardner (1910 - 2000) Was a Hall of Fame college men's basketball coach. Gardner, a native of New Mexico and a graduate of the University of Southern California, is most well-known for coaching Kansas State University from 1939-1942 and 1946-1953, compiling a 147-81 record with the Wildcats, and thereafter coaching the University of Utah from 1953-1971, compiling a 339-154 record. His complete collegiate record is 486-235. Born in Texico, NM (1574)

Anne Elizabeth Gish (1971 - ) Is an American actress known for starring roles in Shag, Mystic Pizza and Double Jeopardy. She is best known for her roles as Special Agent Monica Reyes on The X-Files and as Eileen Caffee on the Showtime drama Brotherhood. Born in Albuquerque, NM (1005)

Anna Gunn (1968 - ) Is an American actress, best known for her roles as ADA Jean Ward on The Practice, Martha Bullock on Deadwood, and, currently, Skyler White on Breaking Bad. Born in Santa Fe, NM (1006)

William Hanna (1910 - 2001) An American Animator who created "Yogi Bear" and "The Flintstones" cartoons. He was also a director, producer, cartoon artist, and co-founder of Hanna-Barbara. Born in Melrose, NM (388)

Neil Patrick Harris (1973 - ) TV actor who played Doogie Howser, M.D; He is also known for his role in How I Met Your Mother and Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. Born in Albuquerque, NM (394)

Conrad Hilton (1887 - 1979) An American hotelier who founded the Hilton Hotel chain. Born in Socorro County, NM (389)

Ronald Mandel "Ronnie" Lott (1959 - ) Is a former American football player who starred as a cornerback, free safety, and strong safety in college football and the NFL. He is most well known for his hard hits on opposing players. Noted for his toughness and a Pro Bowler at cornerback and both safety positions, Lott is widely considered one of the best defensive backs in NFL history. Born in Albuquerque, NM (1572)

Demi Moore (1962 - ) Famous American actress who is well-known for her role as Molly Jensen in Ghost. Born in Roswell, NM (397)

Jay Roach (1957 - ) Is an American film director and producer, best known for directing the Austin Powers films and Meet the Parents. Born in Albuquerque, NM (1008)

Kim Stanley (1925 - 2001) Born Patricia Beth Reid was an American actress, primarily in theatre but with occasional film performances. Born in Santa Fe, NM (1009)

Milton French Stewart (1964 - ) Is an American actor, best known for his role as Harry Solomon on the 1990s sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun. Born in Albuquerque, NM (1010)

Raoul Trujillo (1955 - ) Is a Native American (Apache/Ute) actor, dancer, and former soloist with the Nikolais Dance Theatre and the original choreographer and co-director for the American Indian Dance Theatre. Born in Santa Fe, NM (1011)

Jeremy Ray Valdez (1980 - ) Is an American actor. Born in Santa Fe, NM (1012)