List of people from Bellingham, Washington

List of people from Bellingham, Washington

The following is a list of famous "Bellinghamsters", those people of note who have lived in or around Bellingham, Washington: columns-list|2
*Danny AbramowiczNFL wide receiver
*Tom Ackermanformer NFL offensive lineman (born in Bellingham)
*Daniel Andersonone of the two members of Idiot Pilot (born and currently resides in Bellingham)
*Bob Arbogastradio broadcaster, voice actor, and television host (born in Bellingham)
*Trey Azagthothguitarist of Death Metal band Morbid Angel (born in Bellingham)
*Steve Bakerfirst American to win an international motorcycle road racing championship
*Glenn Beckcurrent host of The Glenn Beck Program
*Kenneth Bianchione of the Hillside strangler serial killers (lived in Bellingham 19781979)
*Robert Blakefolk musician and organizer of the Annual Subdued Stringband Jamboree
*Amy Brownfantasy and fairy artist (born in Bellingham)
*Billy Burkeactor best known for his roles in television shows like "", "Party of Five", and "24"
*Darren G. Daviscomic book writer, creator, and publisher for Bluewater Productions
*Bernie Fryerformer NBA and ABA basketball player (born in Bellingham)
*Ben Gibbardsinger/songwriter for the band Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service (attended WWU in the late 1990s)
*Lawrence Alexander GlennU.S. bishop (born in Bellingham)
*Alfred GoodwinU.S. judge (born in Bellingham)
*R. W. Goodwinexecutive producer of The X-Files [cite web | title = X-Files chief not moving | publisher = Vancouver Sun | url = http://www.mjq.net/xfiles/goodwin.htm | accessdate = 2007-06-15]
*Heidi Grant Murphysoprano with the Metropolitan OperaFact|date=June 2008
*Ken Griffey, Jr.Major League baseball player (played minor league baseball for the Northwest League's Bellingham "Baby" Mariners in 1987) [cite web | title = Lifetime Achievement Award: Ken Griffey, Jr. | publisher = Baseball America | url = http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/features/262957.html | accessdate = 2007-04-22]
*Roman Heartgay porn starFact|date=October 2008
*Glenn Hergenhahnplaywright and founder of iDiOM Theater
*Penelope Houstonfilmmaker and member of The Avengers (in the mid-1970s she attended Fairhaven College in Bellingham)
*Evan KnappenbergerIraq veteran and peace activist (in Bellingham since May 2007) [ [http://towerguard.org/?p=25 Tower Guard Vigil » Bellingham's Adopted Vet: Evan Knappenberger ] ] [ [http://eternalhope.blog-city.com/evan_knappenberger_replaces_cindy_sheehan.htm Evan Knappenberger Replaces Cindy Sheehan. [eternalhope.blog-city.com ] ] [ [http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/06/12/1415232 Democracy Now! | Pentagon Cracks Down on Anti-War Iraq War Veterans For Protesting in Uniform ] ] [ [http://www.commondreams.org/news2007/0823-13.htm Veterans For Peace ] ]
*Michael Koenenkicker for the Atlanta Falcons (Ferndale native and WWU alumnus)
*Korby Lenkerpop Americana singer, founder of the Bluegrass band The Barbed Wire Cutters
*Lee Boyd Malvocarried out the Beltway sniper attacks (lived in Bellingham for less than a year between 2001 and 2002)
*Clarence MarshallAmerican League relief pitcher
*Amy R. Martinopera singer
*Steve Martiniauthor of several law thrillers including "Critical Mass" (resides on Lake Whatcom in Bellingham)
*Philip McCrackenvisual artist
*Bear McCrearyfilm and television composer, such as composer of "Battlestar Gallactica"
*John Allen Muhammadcarried out the Beltway sniper attacks (lived in Bellingham for less than a year between 2001 and 2002)
*James K. OkuboMedal of Honor recipient
*Stephen S. Oswald - astronaut, piloted two missions aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, and one in Space Shuttle Endeavour (considers Bellingham to be his hometown)
*Doug Pedersonformer NFL quarterback (attended Ferndale High School)
*Elizabeth PeratrovichAlaskan civil rights activist (attended WWU)
*George Pickettgeneral in the Civil War (was stationed at Fort Bellingham; the house he built with his wife in 1856 still remains and is the oldest house in Bellingham)
*Rick "Double R" Robertsonhost of KISW 99.9 FM's morning drive radio show, regular on Q13 FOX's Seahawks Gameday (attended Bellingham High School.Fact|date=May 2008
*Gene Savoyexplorer (born in Bellingham)
*Lyle SaxonLouisiana journalist and folklorist (born in Bellingham)
*Harry Everett SmithAmerican ethnomusicologist
*Ryan Stilesactor and comedian (currently living just south of Bellingham on Lake Samish); owns, operates and sometimes performs at The Upfront, a comedy club located on Bay Street
*Geoff Stradling - composer, pianist and arranger and who recorded with Jane's Addiction on Ritual de lo Habitual (grew up on the south side of Bellingham)
*Ken Stringfellowsinger/songwriter, formed the group The Posies in Bellingham in 1987 (lived in Bellingham from 1978-1987 and graduated from Sehome High School)Fact|date=February 2008
*Hilary SwankAcademy Award-winning actress (attended Sehome High School)
*Ty TaubenheimMajor League baseball player with the Pittsburgh Pirates
*K. M. Thompsonpiano recording artist
*Don Warrenformer football tight end
*Mason Webbsoccer central midfielder
*Nick Webbsoccer striker
*Ben Weberactor, appeared in TV series like Sex in the city, and in movies like Kissing Jessica Stein (born in Bellingham)Fact|date=February 2008
*Mel HeinNFL Hall of Fame all-time pro center and All Century Team for the New York Giants (played football for Fairhaven High School on the mid 20s)


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