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Famous People

Profiles of well-known individuals from the county, either historically significant or contemporary figures.

Famous People
NameDescription
Robert Redford
An acclaimed actor, director, and producer, Redford is best known for classic films like "The Sting" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." He also founded the Sundance Film Festival.
The Osmonds
A famous family of singers and performers, they gained immense popularity in the 1970s with hits like "One Bad Apple."
LaVell Edwards
A legendary football coach, Edwards led the Brigham Young University (BYU) football team to national prominence.
Steve Young
Former NFL quarterback, primarily known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers. He's also a two-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP.
Ty Detmer
A former professional football quarterback, Detmer won the Heisman Trophy in 1990 while playing for BYU.
Jim McMahon
Former NFL quarterback, known for his time with the Chicago Bears and leading them to victory in Super Bowl XX.
Jack Dempsey
Iconic professional boxer and a cultural icon of the 1920s, he held the World Heavyweight Championship from 1919 to 1926.
Danny Ainge
Former NBA player and coach, Ainge is also known for his executive role with the Boston Celtics.
Krešimir Ćosić
A Croatian basketball player who played a significant role in BYU's basketball program and is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Dale Murphy
Former MLB player, primarily known for his time with the Atlanta Braves, and a two-time National League MVP.
Avard Fairbanks, Ph. D.
A renowned sculptor, known for his public monuments and statues.
Stephen Covey
Author of the best-selling book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
Virginia Sorensen
An acclaimed author known for her novels and children's books.
Ariel Bybee
A celebrated mezzo-soprano with a significant career in opera.
Dane Iorg
Former MLB player, known for his clutch hit in the 1985 World Series.
Johnny Miller
Professional golfer and broadcaster, known for his candid commentary.
Billy Casper
Professional golfer, winner of multiple major championships.
Gifford Nielson
Former NFL quarterback turned sportscaster.
Wilford Brimley
Actor known for films like "Cocoon" and "The Thing," and his advocacy for diabetes awareness.
Reva Beck Bosone
The first woman to be elected to Congress from Utah.
Rose Marie Reid
A designer credited with revolutionizing swimsuit design in the mid-20th century.
Philo Farnsworth
An inventor and television pioneer, often called the "father of television."
Vai Sikahema
Former NFL player and later a sports broadcaster.
Shauna Rohbock
An Olympic medalist in bobsleigh.
James C. Christensen
A fantasy artist and former BYU art instructor.
Gary Lee Price
A sculptor known for his bronze statues.
Howard Tracy Hall
A chemist known for inventing the first reproducible process for making synthetic diamonds.
Earl W. Bascom
Known as the "Father of Modern Rodeo," Bascom was also a sculptor, artist, and inventor.
Jesse Knight
A mining magnate, industrialist, and philanthropist who played a significant role in Utah's history.