Rancho Palos Verdes (Los Angeles County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rancho Palos Verdes ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rancho Palos Verdes. 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) at the age of 73. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Tarzana is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Philip Abbott<1>
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) at the age of 22. He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery (Washington County, Maryland).
- Fullerton is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart<1>
Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian (Professional football)
- Born: Benjamin James Agajanin
- He was born in Santa Ana (CA) on August 28, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Cathedral City (CA) on February 8, 2018 (a Thursday) at the age of 98.
- Santa Ana is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian<1>
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) at the age of 85. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Inglewood is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Milton Ager<1>
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 Tueday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Highland Park is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Los Angeles is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Philip Ahn<1>
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) at the age of 99. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Pacific Palisades is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eddie Albert<1>
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) at the age of 68. She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Pacific Palisades is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Margo Albert<1>
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) at the age of 63. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Alameda County, California).
- Redondo Beach is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave Albright<1>
Shana Alexander (Journalist, author)
- She was born in Manhattan (NY) on October 6, 1925 (a Tueday) and died in Hermosa Beach (CA) on June 23, 2005 (a Thursday) at the age of 79. She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Hermosa Beach is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Shana Alexander<1>
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) at the age of 65. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Alhambra is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Duane Allen<1>
George Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: George Herbert Allen
- He was born somewhere in Nelson County on April 29, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes on December 31, 1990 (a Monday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Allen<1>
Fran Allison (Actress)
- She was born in La Porte City (IA) on November 20, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on June 13, 1989 (a Tueday) at the age of 81. She is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Linn County, Iowa).
- Sherman Oaks is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Fran Allison<1>
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) at the age of 84. The body was cremated.
- Inglewood is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 70. She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Tarzana is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Laurie Anders<1>
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) at the age of 21. She is buried at Fir Grove Cemetery (Lane County, Oregon).
- Inglewood is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Hollywood is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bridgette Andersen<1>
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) at the age of 68.
- Venice is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 83.
- Long Beach is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 55. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Brentwood is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Laverne Andrews<1>
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) at the age of 44. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Huntington Park is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Encino is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lois Andrews<1>
Tige Andrews (Actor)
- Born: Tiger Androwaous
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on March 19, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Encino (CA) on January 27, 2007 (a Saturday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Encino is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tige Andrews<1>
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) at the age of 79. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Westwood is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Rancho Palos Verdes.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dimitra Arliss<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Rancho Palos Verdes: www.palosverdes.com/rpv/

The official website for Los Angeles County: www.lacounty.info/

The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/

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.