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Congolese Americans (French: Congolo-Américains) are Americans descended from the peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo, which consist of hundreds of ethnic groups. In the 2000 U.S. Census, 3,886 people reported Congolese descent. Another 1,602 reported originating from Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
L'Or Mbongo (b. 1978) — singer-songwriter and cantor. Yondo Sister (b. 1958) — singer-songwriter and dancer. Madilu System (c. 1952–2007) — singer-songwriter. His dulcet tone and emotional delivery made him one of the most celebrated figures in the Congolese music industry. Bimi Ombale (c. 1952–2011) — singer-songwriter and drummer.
Nancy Pelosi – California Congresswoman and first Californian and first woman Speaker of the United States House of Representatives serving 2007–2011 and again 2019–2023; Chris Penn – actor; Sean Penn – actor; Stacy Peralta – skateboarder, surfer, and movie director; Chelsea Peretti – comedian; Melina Perez – professional wrestler
Salvador J. Lara, World War II Medal of Honor recipient. John N. Lotz, Air National Guard Brigadier General. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, Jr., U.S. Air Force Major General. Ysmael R. Villegas (1924–1945), first Medal of Honor recipient from Riverside County, California, now buried at Riverside National Cemetery as the cemetery's first interment.
mine-owner, capitalist, businessman, financier. made his fortune during the California Gold Rush, as a gold miner. George Hearst. 1820–1891. Sullivan, Missouri Territory (now Missouri), U.S. businessperson, politician. used slight mining knowledge from Missouri to succeed in 1850s gold rush investment. Albert W. Hicks.
Jack Soo (Goro Suzuki) – comedian, actor, Barney Miller. George Stevens – Academy Award-winning film director. Cynthia Stevenson – actress, born in Oakland. Ethel Grey Terry – silent film actress. Colin Trevorrow – film director. Jo Van Fleet – actress. Matt Vasgersian – actor, sports broadcaster.
The following 66 pages are in this category, out of 66 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . List of people from California. Alameda County (California) Women's Hall of Fame. List of people from Alhambra, California. List of people from Anaheim, California. List of California women architects.
This category has the following 19 subcategories, out of 19 total. People by era in California (5 C) People from California by century (4 C) People from California by county (60 C) People from California by occupation (46 C) People by populated place in California (491 C)