Colorado History
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US Famous People
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Which famous people have lived in your state?
People listed are almost always native to the state. We do (on occasion) include those that have
either lived within a state for most of their adult life, or have made a significant
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Colorado Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
 Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Colorado. Many famous people of Colorado have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Colorado. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Colorado famous Americans have all made Colorado their home. This list includes Colorado historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Colorado who have influenced the lives of others.
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(1953 - ) Actor, His films include The Santa Clause (1994) and the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story (1995); born in Denver.
- (1925 - ) One of the original seven US astronauts and second American to orbit the earth; born in Boulder.
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(1933 - ) First Native American to serve in the US Senate (1992).
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Adolph Coors (1847-1919) Founder of the Adolph Coors Company in Golden
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(1883 - 1930) Actor made famous for his "thousand faces," starred in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera; born in Colorado Springs.
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(1895 - 1983) Boxer, world heavyweight champion from 1919-26; born in Manassa.
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(1960 - ) Famous Denver Broncos quarterback.
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(1883 - 1939) Actor and founder of United Artists with Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin; born in Denver.
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(1950 - ) World-renowned violin soloist.
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(1908 - 1980) Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, discovered radio-carbon dating; born in Grand Valley.
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Ouray (1833 - 1880) Ute chief.
- (1871 - 1953) First woman elected to the National Academy of Sciences; born in Central City.
- (1890 - 1967) Famous Jazz conductor.
More Famous Coloradoans:
- Zachery Ty Bryan actor, Aurora
- Ralph Edwards entertainer, Merino
- Gene Fowler writer
- Lawrence H. Gipson historian, Greeley
- Ruth Handler toy maker, Denver
- Erick Hawkins choreographer
- Homer Lea soldier, writer
- Ted Mack TV host, Greeley
- Ouray Ute Indian chief, Colorado Territory
- Robert J. Seiwald inventor, Fort Morgan
- Byron Raymond White jurist, Fort Collins
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US Famous People
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Links to histories and biographies of famous people from each
of the 50 states. Learn history through the biographies of the famous people from your state. These
famous Americans have influenced the lives of others and all have made the US their home. |
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