List of people from Everett, Washington explained
The following is a list of notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Everett, Washington, a major city in the Seattle metropolitan area.
Actors and actresses
Artists and authors
- Bruce Barcott, journalist and author
- Donna Barr, comic book author
- Chuck Close, painter and photographer[5]
- David Eddings, fantasy author
- Anita Endrezze, poet and author
- James Kelsey, sculptor
- Linda Lee Cadwell, teacher, wife of Bruce Lee
- Alden Mason, painter
- James Mongrain, glass artist
- Mark P. Shea, Catholic author
- Dick Weiss, glass artist
- Hai Ying Wu, sculptor
Military and crime
Musicians
Bands
Politicians and businesspeople
- Kevin Avard, state representative in New Hampshire
- Howard S. Bargreen, Washington state representative and senator
- Glenn Beck, conservative author and radio/TV host
- Jean Berkey, Washington state legislator
- Edith Bullock, businesswoman and Alaska territorial legislator
- David Marston Clough, former Minnesota Governor and politician
- JoAnn Dayton-Selman, Wyoming state representative
- Jacob Falconer, U.S. Congressman, state legislator, and Everett mayor
- William Gissberg, Washington state senator
- Don Hansey, Washington state representative
- Nick Harper, Washington state senator
- Roland H. Hartley, Washington governor
- Emil Herman, activist and political candidate
- Henry M. Jackson, U.S. Congressman and Senator
- Daniel J. Kremer, California judge
- Marko Liias, Washington state senator
- Anna Agnes Maley, journalist and political candidate[2]
- August P. Mardesich, Washington state representative and senator
- A. L. Rasmussen, Washington state representative and senator
- Aaron Reardon, Snohomish County Executive and Washington state representative
- June Robinson, Washington state representative and senator[7]
- Ella Russell, suffragette and political candidate
- J. H. Smith, politician and pioneer
- Michael Kelly Sutton, software engineer and journalist
- Carolyn Squires, nurse and Montana politician
- Brian Sullivan, county councilman and Washington state representative
- Elmer R. Tapper, Louisiana state representative
- Don Van Patten, New Hampshire state representative
- Larry Vognild, politician
- Monrad Wallgren, Governor, U.S. Congressman and Senator
- Jack Westland, U.S. Representative and amateur golf champion
- Emily Wicks, state representative[7]
- Lisa Witter, entrepreneur and public speaker
Religion
Scientists and academics
Sportspeople
Baseball
Basketball
Curling
Cycling
Football
- Tom Cable, football coach
- Chris Chandler, NFL quarterback
- Dave Christensen, college football coach
- Earl Clark, college football player and coach
- Dennis Erickson, football coach
- Rick Fenney, NFL running back
- Vern Hickey, college football coach
- Gordon Hudson, NFL tight end
- Shiloh Keo, NFL safety
- Jim Lambright, college football player and coach
- Chuck Nelson, NFL kicker
- Dave Osborn, NFL running back
- Mike Price, football coach
- Geoff Reece, NFL center
- Timm Rosenbach, college football coach
- KeiVarae Russell, NFL corner back
- Tani Tupou, XFL defensive tackle
- Abe Wilson, NFL offensive lineman
Golf
Hockey
Martial arts
Soccer
Volleyball
Wrestling
Notes and References
- News: Bray . Kari . February 1, 2017 . Stan Boreson, 'King of Scandinavian Humor,' dies at 91 . The Everett Herald . March 30, 2020.
- News: Sheets . Bill . March 19, 2006 . Doctors, writers, leaders . The Everett Herald . March 30, 2020.
- News: Humphrey . Robert . February 13, 1992 . History of Everett schools, from one who's been there . The Seattle Times . March 30, 2020.
- News: Grindeland . Sherry . November 12, 2002 . Peg Phillips, 1918–2002: 'Northern Exposure' actress, Woodinville theater founder . The Seattle Times . March 30, 2020.
- News: Upchurch . Michael . May 17, 2016 . Chuck Close, who revolutionized portraiture, has major retrospective in Everett . The Seattle Times . March 30, 2020.
- News: Rathbun . Andy . April 1, 2015 . Indie royalty heads to Paramount this week . The Everett Herald . March 30, 2020.
- News: Cornfield . Jerry . May 14, 2020 . As Robinson moves to the Senate, Wicks gets a House seat . The Everett Herald . May 14, 2020.
- News: Patterson . Nick . August 8, 2024 . Cascade's Grady Sizemore named interim manager of White Sox . The Everett Herald . August 8, 2024.
- News: Massey . Matt . July 28, 2002 . Sounders seek return to glory on new turf . The Seattle Times . March 28, 2020.