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Famous People Born in New Mexico

This article lists politicians, actors, models, singers, war heros, football players, basketball players, baseball players, race car drivers and other famous people born in New Mexico.

Anabeth Gish- Born in 1971 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on television Annabeth Gish has played Eileen Caffee in Brotherhood, the president's oldest daughter in The West Wing and Special Agent Monica Reyes in The X Files.. In films, she can be seen as Julia in The Celestine Prophecy (2020), Marissa in Pursuit of Happiness and Kat Arujo in Mystic Pizza.

Neil Patrick Harris - Born in 1973 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Neil Patrick Harris is best known for his role as Doogie Howser, M.D. He is currently starring as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. Bio Website:

Demi Moore- Born in Roswell, New Mexico in 1962, Demi Moore is well-known for her many film roles including: St. Elmos Fire, A Few Good Men, G.I. Jane, Ghost, Indecent Proposal. She is the wife of actor, Ashton Kutcher and the ex-wife of Bruce Willis.

Bruce Cabot - Born in 1904 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Cabot was known for his role as Jack Driscoll in the 1933 film King Kong.

Seth Adkins - Born in 1989 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Seth Adkins as guest starred in such shows as Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, Judging Amy, The West Wing and Touched By An Angel. In 2005 he appeared in the remake of the Bad News Bears with Billy Bob Thornton. Website:

Zora Andrich- Born in 1972 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Zora is best known for her participation in the reality series Joe Millionaire and now appears on Nutrisystem commercials.

Elyse Sewell - Born in 1982 in Albuquerque, NM Sewell appeared in the reality television show America's Next Top Model. Fashion Model Directory Bio:

Rick Rosner - Born in 1960 in Albuquerque, NM Rosner is a TV writer who became known for applying his high IQ to activities not usually associated with genius. Rosner sued the quiz show Who Wants to be a Millionaire over an allegedly flawed question and has been working as a writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live! Internet Movie Database Bio:

French Stewart - Born in 1964 in Albuquerque, NM. Stewart has been seen in television shows such as: 3rd Rock from the Sun, Sienfeld, and Caroline In The City. He is the voice of Rentwhistle Swack in the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command animated series. Film credits include: Stargate 1994, McHale's Navy 1997 and the title role in Inspector Gadget 2 for Walt Disney in 2003. Internet Movie Database Bio:

Jay Roach - Born in 1957 in Albuquerque, NM Roach is the film director and producer best known for his work on the Austin Powers films, Recount, Meet The Parents, Meet the Fockers, and Mystery Alaska. He is married to Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles. Internet Movie Database Bio:

Politicians

Bruce King - Born 1924, in Stanley, New Mexico, King was a three term New Mexico governor and is the father of New Mexico attorney general, Gary King. Bruce kings tenur as governor was marred by the famous Santa Fe Prison Riots. Books about the Bruce King and the riots are: Cowboy in the Roundhouse: A Political Life. Santa Fe: Sunstone Press. Morris, Roger (1983) and The Devil's Butcher Shop Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press.

Jerry Apodaca - Born 1934 in Las Cruces, New Mexico is a former Governor of New Mexico. When elected governor in 1974 he became on of the the first Hispanic governor in the U.S. since 1918. He also served on the University of New Mexico Board of Regents, 1985 to 1991.

Toney Anaya - born in Moriarty, New Mexicoand remembered for commuting the death sentences of 8 death row inmates in New Mexico in 1986 due to his strong opposition to the capital punishment. Since leaving office, he has focused on Hispanic issues, education, and politics serving on various boards. He contributed significantly to the legislation for North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Pete Domenici- Born in May 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico he has served as New Mexico State Senator since 1973 and the first New Mexico Republican elected to the Senate in 38 years. Website:

Locally Famous

Sid Cutter - Born in Albuquerque in 1934 to aviation pioneer William P. "Bill" Cutter and Virginia (Dillon) Cutter, daughter of New Mexico Governor, R. C. Dillon. He produced and directed the First World Hot Air Balloon Championship held in Albuquerque, February 1973. 132 Balloons from 14 countries participated in a 9 day event and established Albuquerque as the Mecca of ballooning throughout the world Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. For more about Bill Cutter, check out his bio at:

George Maloof - Born in 1964 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he is an owner of the Sacramento Kings, The Sacramento Monarchs and the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

News/Weather/Sportscasters/Cartoonists

Cody Willard - Born in Ruidoso, New Mexico in 1972, he is an anchor for the Fox Business Network. He is the author of a monthly subscription-based newsletter TheCodyReport.net

William Hanna - Born in 1910 in Melrose, New Meixico. While working at MGM with Joseph Barbera he is best known for his work on Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear and the Smurfs.

Bill Mauldin - Born in Mountain Park, New Mexico in 1921, he was a World War II cartoonist whose G.I. character "Willie" was on the cover of Time Magazine in 1945 when he also won a Pulitizer Prize. One of his most famous cartoons shows the statue of Abraham Lincoln crying following the death of President John F. Kennedy.

Lauren Sanchez - Born in 1969 in Albuquerque, NM Sanchez is an emmy-winning journalist and TV personality. She anchors That's So Hollywood and is an frequent guest host. She is the original host of So You Think You Can Dance. She has appeared as a reporter in many films, including: The Longest Yard, Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfter and The Day After Tomorrow. Internet Movie Database Bio:

Cyberspace Famous

Jeff Bezos - Born in 1964 in Albuquerque, New Mexico is the founder and CEO of Amazon.com.

Artists

Peter Hurd - Born in Roswell, New Mexico in 1904, a world- renowned artist whose paintings typically depicted New Mexico life.

Lawbreakers

Espinosa Brothers - Born in 1832 and 1846 at San Juan Nepomuceno de El Rito, New Mexico, the Espinosa Brothers, Felipe and Jose Vivian admitted to killing thirty-two anglo Americans. They were known as "Americas First Serial Killers."

David Parker Ray - Born in Belen, New Mexico in 1939, Ray is accredited with the torture and murder of as many as 60 people in the Truth or Consequences area between 1950 and 1999. Consequences, the Criminal Case of David Parker Ray by J.E. Sparks available in paperback on Amazon.com.

Singer/Songwriters

John Denver- Born in 1943 in Roswell, New Mexico, John Denver was one of our most beloved folk singer-songwriters with songs "Leaving on a Jet Plane," "Thank God I'm A Country Boy," and "Take Me Home, Country Roads." He starred in the film "Oh God" with George Burns. Official Website:

Sports

Ronnie Lott - Born in 1959 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ronnie Lott has played football for the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders, New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Website:

Ryan Cook - Born in 1983, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Football player, Minnesota Vikings. NFL Website stats:

Joseph "Joe" Hagerty - Born in 1982 in Rio Ranch, New Mexico is an American artistic gymnast. He is the 2020 U.S. national champion on the horizontal bar. He was a member of the bronze medal-winning 2020 U.S. Olympic team. Olympic Bio:

Fred Girard Haney - Born in 1898 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Fred Haney was a third baseman, manager and coach in major league baseball. His professional contributions were for the Milwaukee Braves, the Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, bostson Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.

The Unsers - The Unser family is comprised of many highly successful Indianapolis 500 race car drivers the most well-known being Bobby, Al and Al Unser Jr. Bobby became the first member of the family to win in 1968.

Chris Cron - Born in 1964 in Albuquerque, NM, Cron made his Major League Baseball debut with the California Angels in 1991. He is currently the Manager of the Great Falls White Sox. Stats:

Randy McCament - Born in 1962 in Albuququerque, NM, McCament made his Major League Baseball debut in 1989, with the San Francisco Giants. Stats:

Bill Bridges - Born in 1939 in Hobbs, NM Bridges spent 1962-1975 in the National Basketball Association as a member of the St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. In 1975 as a member of the Golden State Warriors, he won an NBA Championship. He has appeared in three All-Star Games. Stats:

Matt Othick - Born in 1969 in Clovis, NM, As a point guard Othick played briefly with the NBA's San Antonion Spurs. Stats:

Rudy White - Born in 1953 in Silver City, NM Played guard in the NBA for the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, and Seattle Supersonics between 1976-1981. Stats:

Heros - Medal of Honor Recipients WWI - Present

Specific information about these heroes can be seen at the website for Medal of Honor Recipients:

WW I

Valdez, Jose F. Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company B, 7th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Rosenkrantz, France, 25 January 1945. Entered service at: Pleasant Grove, Utah. Birth: Governador, N. Mex. G. O. No.: 16, 8 February 1946.

Walker, Kenneth N. (Air Mission) - Brigadier General, U.S. Army Air Corps, Commander of V Bomber Command. Place and date: Rabaul, New Britain, 5 January 1943. Entered service at. Colorado. Birth: Cerrillos, N. Mex. G.O. No.: 13, 11 March 1943. n overwhelming number of enemy fighters.

WW II

Moon, Harold H., Jr. - Private, U.S. Army, Company G, 34th Infantry, 24th Infantry Division. Place and date: Pawig, Leyte, Philippine Islands, 21 October 1944. Entered service at: Gardena, Calif. Birth: Albuquerque, N. Mex. G.O. No.: 104, 15 November 1945.

Ruiz, Alejandro R. Renteria - Private First Class, U.S. Army, 165th Infantry, 27th Infantry Division. Place and date: Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 28 April 1945. Entered service at: Carlsbad, N. Mex. Birth: Loving, N. Mex. G.O. No.: 60, 26 June 1946.

Martinez, Joe P. - Private, U.S. Army, Company K, 32d Infantry, 7th Infantry Division. Place and date: On Attu, Aleutians, 26 May 1943. Entered service at: Ault, Colo. Birth: Taos, N. Mex. G.O. No.: 71, 27 October 1943.

KOREAN WAR

Miyamura, Hiroshi H. - Corporal, U.S. Army, Company H, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Taejon-ni, Korea, 24 and 25 April 1951. Entered service at: Gallup, N. Mex. Birth: Gallup, N. Mex. G.O. No.: 85, 4 November 1953.

VIETNAM

Fernandez, Daniel - Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (Mechanized) 25th Infantry Division. Place and date: Cu Chi, Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam, 18 February 1966. Entered service at: Albuquerque, N. Mex. Born: 30 June 1944, Albuquerque, N. Mex. c.o. No.: 21, 26 April 1967.

Jennings, Delbert O. - Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 12th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division. Place and date: Kim Song Valley, Republic of Vietnam, 27 December 1966. Entered service at: San Francisco, Calif. Born: 23 July 1936, Silver City, N. Mex.

Rocco, Louis R. - Warrant Officer (then Sergeant First Class), U.S. Army, Advisory Team 162, U.S. Military Assistance Command. Place and date: Northeast of Katum, Republic of Vietnam, 24 May 1970. Entered service at: Los Angeles, Calif. Born: 19 November 1938, Albuquerque, N. Mex.

Worley, Kenneth L. - Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein), FMF. Place and date: Bo Ban, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, 12 August 1968. Entered service at: Fresno, Calif. Born: 27 April 1948, Farmington, N. Mex.