Famous People

Andre Agassi (1970 - ) Champion tennis player who has won 8 Grand Slam singles tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in singles. Born in Las Vegas, NV (352)

Ben Alexander (1911 - 1969) Actor who played Officer Frank Smith in the television series Dragnet. Born in Goldfield, NV (356)

James E. Casey (1888 - 1983) An American businessman who founded the United Parcel Service (UPS). Born in Candelaria, NV (353)

Jack Kramer (1921 - ) A champion tennis player during the 1940s who had the number one spot for many years. Today he is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Born in Las Vegas, NV (360)

Patricia Ryan Nixon (1912 - 1993) First Lady of the United States from 1969-1974. She was the wife of former president Richard Nixon. Born in Ely, NV (354)

Edna Purviance (1895 - 1958) Actress made famous in silent movies with Charlie Chaplin such as The Kid. Born in Paradise Valley, NV (358)

Jack "Wovoka" Wilson (1856 - 1932) Paiute Indian prophet and religious leader who founded the Ghost Dance Movement.. Born in Smith Valley, NV (355)

Sarah Hopkins Winnemucca (1844 - 1891) First Native American woman to gain a copyright and publish in the English language. She also worked as a translator for the U.S. Army during the Bannock War. Born in , NV (359)