Discover the notable alumni of California State University, Northridge. The list includes people like Phil Hartman, Alyson Hannigan, Paula Abdul, Jillian Michaels & Anita Sarkeesian. This list of notable alumni is loosely sorted by popularity and has people from different domains of life, such as film & theater personalities, media personalities, musicians, singers and fashion etc.
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Phil Hartman(Former Member of the Comedy Group 'The Groundlings' and 'Saturday Night Live', Co-writer of 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure')
Birthdate: September 24, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Brantford, Canada
Died: May 28, 1998
Phil Hartman was a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He is credited with helping Paul Reubens develop his famous character, Pee-wee Herman, as part of his contribution to the popular comedy group The Groundlings. After he was murdered in 1998, Hartman was honored with several awards. In 2015, Rolling Stone named him one of the greatest Saturday Night Live cast members.
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Eva Longoria(Actress and Producer Known for Her Role as ‘Gabrielle Solis’ on the ABC TV Series ‘Desperate Housewives’)
Birthdate: March 15, 1975
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Mexican-American actress, producer and director, Eva Longoria gained global recognition after portraying Gabrielle Solis in the ABC’s hit series Desperate Housewives. Prior to this, she was also a part of the popular series, The Young and the Restless. A multitalented personality, Eva has also been a face of L'Oreal Paris, has written a cookbook and participates in numerous philanthropic activities.
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Alyson Hannigan(Best Known for Her Roles in the Sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother' & the 'American Pie' Film Series)
Birthdate: March 24, 1974
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Alyson Hannigan is one of the most recognized celebrities, thanks to her role in the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother and her role in one of the most popular sex comedy film series of all time - American Pie. She has been presenting the television show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, since 2016.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: December 21, 1959
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: September 21, 1998
Legendary American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner is still regarded as the fastest woman in the world. Her world records in both the 100m and 200m categories have still not been broken. The three-time Olympic gold medal winner was also known for her six-inch nails and her unconventional outfits.
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Paula Abdul(Her Album 'Forever Your Girl' was One of The Most Successful Albums in 1988)
Birthdate: June 19, 1962
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Fernando, California, United States
Starting her career as a cheerleader, Paula Abdul went on to choreograph music videos for Janet Jackson. She then tried her hand at singing-songwriting and released a highly successful debut studio album. Also an award-winning actress, Paula was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has also appeared in TV shows like American Idol.
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Debra Winger(Best Known for Her Academy Award Nominated Films 'An Officer and a Gentleman', 'Terms of Endearment' and 'Shadowlands')
Birthdate: May 16, 1955
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cleveland Heights
Initially an aspiring criminologist, Debra Winger vowed to pursue her dream of acting after a major accident. The 3-time Academy Award-nominated actor soared to fame with films such as An Officer and a Gentleman and Shadowlands. She also delivered an Emmy-nominated role in the TV movie Dawn Anna.
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Jenna Elfman(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Dharma’ on the ABC Sitcom ‘Dharma & Greg’)
Birthdate: September 30, 1971
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Jenna Elfman is best known for her Golden Globe-winning performance as Dharma Montgomery in the series Dharma and Greg. She has also amazed audiences in the movie Keeping the Faith and the series Courting Alex, Accidentally on Purpose, and Fear the Walking Dead. She is a follower of Scientology.
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Morris Chestnut(Best Known for His Role as ‘Ricky’ in the Film ‘Boyz n the Hood’)
Birthdate: January 1, 1969
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cerritos, California, United States
Actor Morris Chestnut is best known for his role in the film Boyz n the Hood. Beginning his career as a young man, he appeared in a few TV shows before venturing into films. He steadily evolved as an actor and went on to co-star alongside major actors in big-budget films. He has co-authored a book on health and fitness.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: December 11, 1947
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lakewood, Ohio, United States
Teri Garr is best known for her Academy Award-nominated role of Sandra Lester in Tootsie. Fans also loved her in Mr. Mom, One from the Heart, and After Hours. After revealing her long struggle with multiple sclerosis, she began raising awareness about the condition and retired from acting.
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Cheech Marin(Comedian)
Birthdate: July 13, 1946
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Robert Englund(Actor)
Birthdate: June 6, 1947
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: April 29, 1958
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Burbank, California, United States
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Andy Summers(Guitarist)
Birthdate: December 31, 1942
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England, UK
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: December 5, 1968
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Jinan, China
Chinese-born American entrepreneur, investor, and movie producer, Wendi Deng Murdoch, is an alumnus of Yale University. She is a co-founder of the online platform Artsy and was an advisor for MySpace's China operation. She was once married to media mogul Rupert Murdoch. She produced the Netflix documentary Sky Ladder that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: August 25, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas, United States
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Mia St. John(Boxer)
Birthdate: June 24, 1967
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: February 18, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Ana Kasparian(Political Commentator, Journalist and Host of the Online News Show ‘The Young Turks’)
Birthdate: July 7, 1986
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Ana Kasparian is an American media host, progressive political commentator, journalist, and university instructor. She achieved popularity after becoming the main host of the popular news and opinion show, The Young Turks. A multi-talented personality, Ana Kasparian is also a ballerina and performed professionally throughout her teenage years.
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Joan Chen(Actress Who Gained Fame for her Role in 'The Last Emperor')
Birthdate: April 26, 1961
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Shanghai, China
Chinese-American actor Joan Chen initially came to be known for the films Little Flower and The Last Emperor and later appeared as Jocelyn 'Josie' Packard in the series Twin Peaks. She also delivered a multiple-award-winning role in The Home Song Stories and directed Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl.
Birthdate: December 5, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
Former actor and comedian Ross Bagley is best known for his role as Nicky Banks in the TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Beginning his career as a child, he started acting when he was just five years old. A popular child actor during the mid-1990s, he appeared in many hit TV shows and received three Young Artist Awards.
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Charmian Carr(Actress)
Birthdate: December 28, 1942
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: September 17, 2016
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Anita Sarkeesian(Feminist Media Critic and Founder of 'Feminist Frequency' Website)
Birthdate: August 15, 1983
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Ontario, Canada
Born to Iraqi immigrants to Canada, Anita Sarkeesian later moved to the U.S. and soared to fame as a feminist media critic and YouTuber. Her site Feminist Frequency explores the treatment of women in socio-cultural scenarios. Her Tropes vs Women project invited serious sexist and racist attacks online.
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Larry Wilcox(Actor)
Birthdate: August 8, 1947
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: July 5, 1954
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Gene Haas(Engineer)
Birthdate: November 12, 1952
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio, United States
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Colleen Camp(Actress)
Birthdate: June 7, 1953
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Charles Martin Smith(Actor)
Birthdate: October 30, 1953
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Van Nuys, California, USA
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Cameron(American Professional Wrestler and Reality Television Personality)
Birthdate: November 3, 1987
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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William Hung(Motivational Speaker and Former Singer)
Birthdate: January 13, 1983
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Hong Kong, China
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Jennifer Tisdale(Actress)
Birthdate: September 18, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Neptune, New Jersey, USA
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Leland Sklar(American Bassist and Session Musician)
Birthdate: May 28, 1947
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Lyman Bostock(Baseball player)
Birthdate: November 22, 1950
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Died: September 23, 1978
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Mike Curb(Composer, NASCAR team owner, Songwriter, Record producer)
Birthdate: December 24, 1944
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Savannah
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Katja Kassin(Adult Film Star, Glamour model, Tutor)
Birthdate: September 24, 1979
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Leipzig
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
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Rico Harris(Basketball player)
Birthdate: May 19, 1977
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: October 10, 2014
Height: 6'9" (206 cm)
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Ralph Lazo(Military personnel, Activist)
Birthdate: November 3, 1924
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: January 1, 1992
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Bobby Chacon(Boxer)
Birthdate: November 28, 1951
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Pacoima, Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: September 7, 2016
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Nicole Linkletter(Model)
Birthdate: April 18, 1985
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Violet Benson(Verified Instagrammer)
Birthdate: November 15, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Mercedes Scelba-Shorte(Actor, Model)
Birthdate: August 24, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: New Jersey
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Utt Panichkul(Actor)
Birthdate: September 3, 1973
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: San Fernando, California, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Charles A. Coulombe(Writer, Educator known for his advocacy of monarchism)
Birthdate: November 8, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
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Michael Takahashi(Basketball player)
Birthdate: September 5, 1974
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Scott Shaw(American Author, Martial Artist, and Filmmaker)
Birthdate: September 23, 1958
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: December 23, 1953
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States
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Jennifer Fopma(American Beach Volleyball Player)
Birthdate: October 30, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Leiden, Netherlands
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Matthias(YouTube Star, Filmmaker & Musician)
Birthdate: September 20, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California
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Jen Allred(Guamanian Former Long-Distance Runner)
Birthdate: December 17, 1961
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
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Charlotte Morgan(Former American Professional Softball Pitcher and Current Head Coach for Cal State Northridge)
Birthdate: June 5, 1988
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Riverside, California, United States
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Justin Tinucci(Actor, Skydiver)
Birthdate: January 14, 1999
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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