Forest Knolls (Marin County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Forest Knolls ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Forest Knolls. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Ben Affleck (Actor, director, producer, screenwriter)
- Full name: Benjamin Geza Affleck
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on August 15, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
Eric Alden (Actor)
- Born: Franklin Alden Almstead
- He was born in Alameda (CA) on October 6, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Alameda is located in Alameda County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Alden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Oakwood Memorial Park
Alexander Anderson, Jr. (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on September 5, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA) on October 22, 2010 (a Friday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- Carmel-by-the-Sea is located in Monterey County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast of Forest Knolls. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Anderson, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Eve Arden (Oscar nominated actress)
- Born: Eunice Mary Quedens
- She was born in Mill Valley (CA) on April 30, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 12, 1990 (a Monday).
- Mill Valley is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls. Both communities are located in Marin County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eve Arden<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Westwood Memorial Park
Jerry Ayres (Actor)
- Born: Gerald Holt Ayers, Jr.
- He was born in Richmond (CA) on September 21, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Valley Village (CA) on May 14, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located in Contra Costa County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- Valley Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Ayres<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Westwood Memorial Park
Jeanne Bates (Actress)
- She was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 21, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on November 28, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Bates<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Brian Leo Bianchini (Actor, model)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on July 16, 1978 (a Sunday) and died in Daly City (CA) on March 16, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- Daly City is located in San Mateo County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Italian Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast of Forest Knolls. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brian Leo Bianchini<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Italian Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Italian Cemetery
Holbrook Blinn (Actor)
- He was born in Stonestown (CA) on January 23, 1872 (a Tuesday) and died in Croton-on-Hudson (NY) on June 24, 1928 (a Sunday).
- Stonestown is located in San Francisco County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- Croton-on-Hudson is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Holbrook Blinn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Francis Winter Boggs (Director)
- He was born in Santa Rosa (CA) in March 1870 and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 27, 1911 (a Friday).
- Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Winter Boggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Graceland Cemetery
Kay Boyle (Author)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on February 19, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Mill Valley (CA) on December 27, 1992 (a Sunday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Mill Valley is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls. Both communities are located in Marin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southeast of Forest Knolls. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Boyle<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Golden Gate National Cemetery
Edward William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milligan (NE) on July 17, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on September 10, 1956 (a Monday).
- Milligan is located in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southeast of Forest Knolls. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward William Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Golden Gate National Cemetery
Betty Ann Cain Bruno (Actress, reporter, TV host, author)
- She was born in Wahiawa (HI) on October 1, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Sonoma (CA) on July 30, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Wahiawa is located in , Hawaii.
- Sonoma is located in Sonoma County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Ann Cain Bruno<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
Luther A. Burbank (Botanist, horticulturist)
- He was born in Lancaster (MA) on March 7, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 11, 1926 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther A. Burbank<1>
Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on July 2, 1864 (a Saturday) and died in San Rafael (CA) on November 7, 1904 (a Monday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- San Rafael is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Forest Knolls. Both communities are located in Marin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll<1>
Herbert A. Collins (Artist)
- Full name: Herbert Alexander Collins, Sr.
- He was born on October 21, 1865 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on December 5, 1937 (a Sunday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Forest Knolls. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert A. Collins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Mountain View Cemetery
Arthur Holly Compton (Noble prize winning physicist)
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on September 10, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on March 15, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Holly Compton<1>
Scott Crossfield (Aviation pioneer)
- Full name: Albert Scott Crossfield
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on October 2, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Ludville (GA) on April 19, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- Ludville is located in Pickens County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Crossfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Arlington National Cemetery
Mahasti Dadebala (Singer)
- She was born in Tehran (Iran) on November 16, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on June 25, 2007 (a Monday).
- Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mahasti Dadebala<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Westwood Memorial Park
K.C. Douglas (Musician)
- He was born in Sharon (MS) on November 21, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on October 18, 1975 (a Saturday).
- Sharon is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Pleasant Green MB Church Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for K.C. Douglas<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Green MB Church Cemetery (MS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Pleasant Green MB Church Cemetery
George Duke (Musician)
- He was born in San Rafael (CA) on January 12, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 5, 2013 (a Monday).
- San Rafael is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Forest Knolls. Both communities are located in Marin County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Duke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Eddie Fisher (Singer, entertainer)
- Full name: Edwin John Fisher
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on August 10, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on September 22, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Forest Knolls (which is located in Marin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Fisher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Knolls to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.