Celebrity
A celebrity is a person or figure that has a high profile in social and media settings. Most common view of celebrities comes from their visibility in entertainment media such as tv, movies, and or sports. Though recognizable in their respective professions, they generally work to keep anonymity in public settings. There are celebrities who are known by name only, or by the their commercial or professional success. These include, directors, producers, writers, and scientists. They can be well known to the public or by only a specific trade or industry.
Portland Local Celebrities
Celebrities Living in Portland
List of Known Celebrities [1]
Actors
- Danny Glover
- Ginger Rogers
- Lindsay Wagner
- Kim Novak
- Sally Struthers
Inventors
- A.C. Gilbert
- Douglas Engelbart
Scientists
- Linus Carl Pauling (Chemist)
- Thomas Condon (Geologist)
Writers
- Barry Lopez
- Beverly Cleary
- H.L. Davis
- James Ivory
- Jean Auel
- Joaquin Miller
- John Reed
- Ken Kesey
- Ursula le Guin
References
- ↑ "Famous Oregonians." Oregon.com. Oregon Interactive Corporation:, 18 Apr. 2011. Web. 18 Apr. 2011. <http://web.oregon.com/attractions/famous_oregonians.cfm>.