Phoenix, Arizona is a large and old city. Many people have called this vibrant Southwestern city home. So it really is no surprise that it has its fair share of notable residents. So let’s look at some of the more famous ones you are bound to recognize. Great Athletes Phoenix has been the home of professional sports in the Southwest since the 90s, but athletes have been emerging from this city long before any teams started to play here. Many Hall of Famers or upcoming Hall of Famers have come from this city, such as Randy Johnson, who pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their inaugural season and eventually led them to their first (and so far only) World Series title. Another famous athlete hailing from Phoenix is Cassius Clay, the American boxer you would know better as Muhammad Ali. Other athletes from Phoenix include Charles Barkley, Curt Schilling of the Boston Red Sox, and Wayne Gretzky. Successful Writers Phoenix has also produced its fair share of authors. One of the most famous novelists you might know about is Clive Cussler, who made a career starting in the 80s writing about marine adventure stories. Bill Keane, the cartoonist behind the popular Family Circus, also comes from Phoenix. Stephanie Meyer, known worldwide as the author of the hugely popular Twilight series, has lived and studied in Phoenix her entire life. Entertainers Aplenty Phoenix has a tremendous tradition in producing quality actors and musicians, as well. Steven Spielberg used his experiences growing up in the Arizona desert around Phoenix to help him create Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Dick van Dyke, the popular comedian of early television, came from Phoenix, as did Alice Cooper, Emma Stone, and Stevie Nicks. Other famous people you would be familiar with include Frank Lloyd Wright, John McCain, and Barry Goldwater. All of these people and many many more hail from Phoenix. Truly, with talent like this, it’s no wonder the city is as bright and vibrant as it is. Who knows what else this jewel of the desert will produce as the years stretch on and more people start to call this place home. Message provided by US Storage Centers in Phoenix, AZ. US Storage Centers 2331 West Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85015 (602) 842-6265
