Notable Alumni of Cypress College

Gwen Stefani 1969–

Singer and lead vocalist of No Doubt

Also attended: California State University-Fullerton, Fullerton College

Sibling: Eric Stefani (California Institute of the Arts, Cypress College)

John Stamos 1963–

Actor and musician

Spouse: Rebecca Romijn (University of California-Santa Cruz)

Spouse: Caitlin McHugh (University of North Carolina School of the Arts)

Kirsten Vangsness 1972–

Actress known for Criminal Minds

Also attended: California State University-Fullerton

Greg Cannom 1951–2025

Make-up effects artist with five Academy Awards

Scott Aukerman 1970–

Comedian, writer and podcast host

Also attended: Orange Coast College

Eric Stefani 1967–

Founding member of No Doubt, animator

Also attended: California Institute of the Arts

Sibling: Gwen Stefani (California State University-Fullerton, Cypress College)

Caitlin Doughty 1984–

Mortician, author and creator of Ask a Mortician

Also attended: University of Chicago

Carla Harvey 1976–

Singer, former co-vocalist of Butcher Babies

Geri Jewell 1956–

American actress and stand-up comedian

Chanunphat Kamolkiriluck 1996–

Thai model and actor born in Vietnam

Mark Eaton 1957–2021

Jazz player, two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Also attended: University of California-Los Angeles

Swen Nater 1950–

Dutch former ABA and NBA basketball player

Attended until 1970

Also attended: University of California-Los Angeles

Trevor Hoffman 1967–

Hall of Fame baseball closer

Also attended: University of Arizona

Brandon Laird 1987–

Former professional baseball third baseman

Gerald Laird 1979–

Former MLB catcher

Jason Vargas 1983–

Former MLB pitcher

Also attended: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Ben Francisco 1981–

Former Major League Baseball outfielder

Also attended: University of California-Berkeley, University of California-Los Angeles

Augie Ojeda 1974–

Former MLB infielder for Cubs, Twins, Diamondbacks

Also attended: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Fili Moala 1985–

Former NFL defensive end

Jason Bates 1971–

Former Major League Baseball infielder

Also attended: University of Arizona

Cory Sullivan 1979–

Former MLB outfielder

Also attended: Wake Forest University

Vince Hizon 1970–

Retired American-born Filipino professional basketball player

Also attended: Biola University

Rick Darnell 1953–

Former ABA center with the Virginia Squires

Also attended: Indiana State University

Brian Downing 1950–

Former Major League Baseball player