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Notable Births & Deaths for Thousand Oaks ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Thousand Oaks. 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.

  • Bud Abbott
    • Born: William Alexander Abbott
    • Actor, comedian. He was born in Asbury Park (NJ) on October 2, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 24, 1974 (a Wednesday) at the age of 76. The body was cremated.
    • Woodland Hills is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bud Abbott<1>
  • Gypsy Abbott
    • Actress. She was born in Atlanta (GA) on January 31, 1896 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 25, 1952 (a Friday) at the age of 56.
    • Hollywood is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gypsy Abbott<1>
  • Philip Abbott
    • Born: Philip Abbott Alexander
    • Actor. 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Philip Abbott<1>
  • Eddie Acuff
  • Abigail 'Tommye' Adams
    • Born: Margaret Thomas Adams
    • Actress. She was born in Greenville (SC) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 13, 1955 (a Sunday) at the age of 33.
    • Beverly Hills is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Abigail 'Tommye' Adams<1>
  • Carol Adams
    • Born: Lurline Uller
    • Entertainer. She was born in Hollywood (CA) on March 15, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 9, 2012 (a Monday) at the age of 94. She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Hollywood is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Carol Adams<1>
  • Don Adams
    • Born: Donald James Yarmy
    • Actor. He was born in New York (NY) on April 13, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on September 25, 2005 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Beverly Hills is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Don Adams<1>
  • Ernest S. 'Ernie' Adams
  • Kathryn Adams
    • Born: Ethalinda Colson
    • Actress. She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on May 25, 1893 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 17, 1959 (a Tueday) at the age of 65. She is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Hollywood is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kathryn Adams<1>
  • Nick Adams
    • Born: Nicholas Aloysius Adamshock
    • Actor, screenwriter. He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on July 10, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 6, 1968 (a Tueday) at the age of 36.
    • Beverly Hills is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nick Adams<1>
  • Stanley Adams
    • Actor, screenwriter. He was born in New York (NY) on April 7, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on April 27, 1977 (a Wednesday) at the age of 62. The body was cremated.
    • Santa Monica is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stanley Adams<1>
  • Iris Adrian
  • Eddie Albert
    • Born: Edward Albert Heimberger
    • Actor, singer, activist. 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eddie Albert<1>
  • Margo Albert
    • Born: Maria Marguerita Gudalupe Teresa Estela Bolado
    • Actress. 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Margo Albert<1>
  • Frank Albertson
    • Born: Francis Healey Albertson
    • Actor. He was born in Fergus Falls (MN) on February 2, 1909 (a Tueday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on February 29, 1964 (a Saturday) (which is Leap Day) at the age of 55.
    • Santa Monica is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Albertson<1>
  • Jack Albertson
    • Full name: Harold Albertson
    • Actor, comedian, dancer, singer. He was born in Malden (MA) on June 16, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 25, 1981 (a Wednesday) at the age of 74. The body was cremated.
    • Hollywood is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jack Albertson<1>
  • Horace Albright
  • John Alderman
  • Ben Alexander
    • Born: Nicholas Benton Alexander
    • Actor. He was born in Goldfield (NV) on May 26, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 5, 1969 (a Saturday) at the age of 58.
    • Hollywood is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Thousand Oaks.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ben Alexander<1>
  • Gracie Allen
  • Irwin Allen

The official website for Thousand Oaks: www.ci.thousand-oaks.ca.us/

The official website for Ventura County: www.countyofventura.org/

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.









 

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