List of people from San Jose, California

This is a list of notable people from San Jose, California. It includes people who were born/raised in, lived in, or spent portions of their lives in San Jose, or for whom San Jose is a significant part of their identity, as well as music groups founded in San Jose. This list is in alphabetical order by surname.

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  • Ruthadell Anderson, sculptor, fiber artist, textile artist; born in San Jose and attended San Jose State University.[18]
  • Therese May, fine art quilting, lived in San Jose

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Peggy Fleming
 
Shawn Green
 
Patrick Tillman

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  22. ^ "Angela Dimayuga, Young Guns 2015". Eater.com. 2015. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
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