South Pasadena, California has been home to many notable figures over the years. Here are a few famous people who have lived in South Pasadena:
- Eddie Van Halen - The legendary guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Van Halen grew up in South Pasadena.
- Tom Selleck - The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor, best known for his role in the hit TV series "Magnum, P.I.", attended high school in South Pasadena.
- Billie Burke - The actress, who played Glinda the Good Witch in "The Wizard of Oz," lived in South Pasadena until her death in 1970.
- John C. Reilly - The Academy Award-nominated actor, known for his roles in "Chicago," "Step Brothers," and "Boogie Nights," grew up in South Pasadena.
- Jackie Robinson - The baseball legend and civil rights pioneer, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, attended high school in nearby Pasadena and later settled in neighboring Los Angeles.
- David Lee Roth - The singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman for Van Halen, also grew up in South Pasadena.
Here are a few others:
Here are some famous people from South Pasadena, California according to 1 and 2:
- Joel McCrea, actor
- Alison Brie, actress
- William Holden, actor
- Hilary Swank, actress
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These are just a few examples of the many talented and accomplished people who have called South Pasadena home over the years.
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