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Frank Armitage

Born in Australia, muralist, painter, biomedical visualization artist, and former Disney Imagineer. Retired in Paso Robles.

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Andrea Baxter

Equestrian competitor who performed in Canada, England, and the U.S. Qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Riding instructor/trainer at Twin Rivers Horse Park, Paso Robles.

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Casey Biggs

Professional actor best known for his work on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.  Has done commercials as 'The Wine Man' for Paso Robles.

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Juanita Booker

Long-time resident of Paso Robles, sang the National Anthem at President Ronald Reagan's inauguration in 1981.

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Haldon Chase

Born in Denver, archaeologist in Colorado, a Beat who socialized with Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac, who was fictionalized as Chad King in On the Road. Lived in Paso Robles. 

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Terry Hoague

Former NFL player who purchased a 26-acre vineyard on the west side of Paso Robles in 2002 and began his label Terry Hoage Vineyards.

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Russell "Rusty" Kuntz

Attended Paso Robles High School and Cuesta College, Major League Baseball outfielder. Played for the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, and Detroit Tigers.

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Chaunte Lowe

Four-time Olympian who began her athletic career in Paso Robles, received one bronze Olympic medal and holds the record for American indoor high jump.

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Marilyn Monroe

Iconic Hollywood actress and singer, spent the first night of her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio at the Clifton Motel (now Clifton Apartments) in Paso Robles.

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Colleen Moore

Star of silent films such as Flaming Youth (1923), successful investor, and designer of famous dollhouses. Moore retired in Templeton in 1972.

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Don Parish

NFL linebacker who played at Paso Robles High School and Stanford and for the St. Louis Cardinals (1970-71 and 1972), Los Angeles Rams (1971), and Denver Broncos (1972). He died in Paso Robles.

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Hampton John "Hamp" Pool

A graduate of Paso Robles High School, Pool was a football player, coach, and scout for two NFL championship teams and head coach for three professional teams.

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Robert Rader

Member of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, Easy Company, WWII (Band of Brothers). A teacher & coach in Paso Robles. The 13th Street bridge is dedicated to him.

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Frances Rafferty

Pin-up girl, dancer, and actress during World War II. Retired in Paso Robles and created the Pioneer Players.

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Ronald Reagan

Hollywood actor, 33rd Governor of California (1967-75), and 40th President of the United States (1981-89). Made frequent public appearances in Paso Robles.

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Debbie Reynolds

Renowned Hollywood actress who starred in films such as Singing in the Rain, owned a ranch in Creston.

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Hal Rhyne

Born in Paso Robles, Rhyne was a shortstop for the Pittsburg Pirates (1926-32), Boston Red Sox (1929-32), and Chicago White Sox (1933).

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Red Skelton

Hosted radio and TV shows, such as The Red Skelton Show. Trained at Camp Roberts and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Has a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

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Elena Verdugo

Born in Paso Robles, Elena co-starred on the television series Marcus Welby, M.D. and has a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

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King Vidor

Pioneering film director and producer during both the silent and sound eras. Died at his ranch in Paso Robles in 1982.

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Morgan Woodward

Actor who was featured in over 250 TV shows and movies, lived on a ranch in Paso Robles as a long-time resident. 

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