Palos Verdes Estates (Los Angeles County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Palos Verdes Estates ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Palos Verdes Estates. 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.

Philip Abbott (Actor)
- Born: Philip Abbott Alexander
- He was born in Lincoln (NE) on March 20, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 23, 1998 (a Monday).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- Tarzana is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Abbott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Silver Spring (MD) on August 24, 1986 (a Sunday) and died in Fullerton (CA) on April 9, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Fullerton is located in Orange County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Palos Verdes Estates (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Washington County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Greenlawn Cemetery
Milton Ager (Composer, songwriter)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on October 6, 1893 (a Friday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on May 6, 1979 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Inglewood is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton Ager<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Westwood Memorial Park
Philip Ahn (Actor)
- Born: Pil Lip Ahn
- He was born in Highland Park (CA) on May 29, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Highland Park is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Ahn<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Eddie Albert (Actor, singer, activist)
- Born: Edward Albert Heimberger
- He was born in Rock Island (IL) on April 22, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on May 26, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Rock Island is located in Rock Island County, Illinois.
- Pacific Palisades is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Albert<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Westwood Memorial Park
Margo Albert (Actress)
- Born: Maria Marguerita Gudalupe Teresa Estela Bolado
- She was born in Mexico City (Mexico) on May 10, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 17, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Pacific Palisades is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margo Albert<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Westwood Memorial Park
Dave Albright (Professional football)
- Born: David J. Albright
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on January 25, 1960 (a Monday) and died in Redondo Beach (CA) on January 26, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Redondo Beach is located nearby and to the north of Palos Verdes Estates.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Albright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Evergreen Cemetery
Shana Alexander (Journalist, author)
- She was born in Manhattan (NY) on October 6, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Hermosa Beach (CA) on June 23, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Hermosa Beach is located nearby and to the north of Palos Verdes Estates.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shana Alexander<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Westwood Memorial Park
Duane Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: Duane Douglas Allen
- He was born in Alhambra (CA) on October 22, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on May 7, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Alhambra is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Pasadena is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Duane Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
George Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: George Herbert Allen
- He was born somewhere in Nelson County (CA) on April 29, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on December 31, 1990 (a Monday).
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located nearby and to the south of Palos Verdes Estates.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, located nearby and to the east southeast of Palos Verdes Estates.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Green Hills Memorial Park
John Amos (Actor)
- Full name: John Allen Amos, Jr.
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on December 27, 1939 (a Wednesday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on August 21, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Inglewood is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Amos<1>
Laurie Anders (Actress, entertainer)
- Born: Lorayne Day
- She was born in Casper (WY) on January 16, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on October 3, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Casper is located in Natrona County, Wyoming.
- Tarzana is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laurie Anders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Bridgette Andersen (Actress)
- Full name: Marriah Bridget Andersen
- She was born in Inglewood (CA) on July 11, 1975 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 18, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Inglewood is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Hollywood is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Fir Grove Cemetery, which is located in Lane County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bridgette Andersen<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fir Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Fir Grove Cemetery
Claire Anderson (Actress)
- Full name: Claire Mathis Anderson
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on May 8, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Venice (CA) on March 23, 1964 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Venice is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claire Anderson<1>
Jack Anderson (Columnist)
- Full name: Jack Northman Anderson
- He was born in Long Beach (CA) on October 19, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on December 17, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Long Beach is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Anderson<1>
Laverne Andrews (Jazz musician)
- She was born in Minneapolis (MN) on July 6, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on May 8, 1967 (a Monday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Brentwood is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laverne Andrews<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Lois Andrews (Actress)
- Born: Lorraine Gourley
- She was born in Huntington Park (CA) on March 24, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Encino (CA) on April 5, 1968 (a Friday).
- Huntington Park is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Encino is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 44.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lois Andrews<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Michael Ansara (Actor)
- Full name: Michael George Ansara
- He was born in Syria on April 15, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Calabasas (CA) on July 31, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Calabasas is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Ansara<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Dimitra Arliss (Actress)
- She was born in Lorain (OH) on October 23, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Westwood (CA) on January 26, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Lorain is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- Westwood is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dimitra Arliss<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Richard Willard Armour (Author, poet)
- He was born in San Pedro (CA) on July 15, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Claremont (CA) on February 28, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- San Pedro is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Palos Verdes Estates. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Claremont is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the east northeast of Palos Verdes Estates. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Willard Armour<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pomona Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pomona Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Pomona Cemetery
Loyd 'Pig' Arms (Professional football)
- He was born in Sulphur (OK) on September 24, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on June 18, 1999 (a Friday).
- Sulphur is located in Murray County, Oklahoma.
- Garden Grove is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Palos Verdes Estates (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loyd 'Pig' Arms<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palos Verdes Estates to Riverside National Cemetery

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.