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Gilroy People

Clarence Arper
This silent film star, who appeared in such silver gems as The Flames of Hellgate, was born and raised in Gilroy.

Michael Bonfante
Theme park entrepeneur.

Don Christopher
Influential garlic rancher.

Shane Dwight
Blues guitarist.

Jeff Garcia
Garcia was born in Gilroy on Feb. 24, 1970, and played football at Gavilan College and San Jose State University. He has played as a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions.

John Hudson
Actor who went on to fame in '50s westerns, including classics like The Cimarron Kid and Gunfight at the OK Corral, grew up in Gilroy.

Connie Rodgers
Community activist and preservationist for historic Gilroy.