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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 contribution to the state in their personal endeavors.

Colorado Famous People

Famous Americans: History and Biographies

Colorado Famous People: Greeting from Colorado 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.

Famous People

Tim Allen (1953 - ) Actor, His films include The Santa Clause (1994) and the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story (1995); born in Denver.
Scott Carpenter (1925 - ) One of the original seven US astronauts and second American to orbit the earth; born in Boulder.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell (1933 - ) First Native American to serve in the US Senate (1992).
Adolph Coors (1847-1919) Founder of the Adolph Coors Company in Golden
Lon Chaney (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.
Jack Dempsey (1895 - 1983) Boxer, world heavyweight champion from 1919-26; born in Manassa.
John Elway (1960 - ) Famous Denver Broncos quarterback.
Douglas Fairbanks (1883 - 1939) Actor and founder of United Artists with Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin; born in Denver.
Eugene Fodor (1950 - ) World-renowned violin soloist.
Willard Libby (1908 - 1980) Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, discovered radio-carbon dating; born in Grand Valley.
Ouray (1833 - 1880) Ute chief.
Florence R. Sabin (1871 - 1953) First woman elected to the National Academy of Sciences; born in Central City.
Paul Whiteman (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

US Famous People

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.