Washington Famous People

Famous Americans: History and Biographies

Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Washington. Many famous people of Washington have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Washington. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Washington famous Americans have all made Washington their home. This list includes Washington historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Washington who have influenced the lives of others.

• Bob Barker (1923 - ) Host of the popular television show The Price is Right; born in Darrington.
• William Boeing (1881 - 1956) Aircraft manufacturer who founded the Boeing Aircraft company; lived in Seattle.
• Kurt Cobain (1967 - 1994) Grunge rock icon, guitarist/vocalists/song writer of Nirvana; born in Hoquiam.
• Fred Couples (1959 - ) Professional golfer; born in Seattle.
• Bing Crosby (1903 - 1977) Singer and actor; born in Tacoma.
• Bill Gates (1955 - ) Chairman and Chief Software Architect of Microsoft Corporation; born; grew up in Seattle.
• Jimi Hendrix (1942 - 1970) Rock & roll guitarist; born in Seattle.
• Kenny Loggins (1948 - ) Singer, songwriter; born in Everett.
• Phil Mahre (1957 - ) Skier, 3-time World Cup overall champ
  (1981-83); finished 1-2 with twin brother Steve in 1984 Olympic slalom; lives in Yakima.
• Francis Scobee (1939 - 1986) Astronaut; born in Cle Elum.
• Hilary Swank (1974 - ) Oscar winning actress; born in Bellingham.
• Adam West (1928 - ) Actor who played the original Batman; born in Walla Walla.
• Audrey Wurdemann (1911 - 1960) Pulitzer prize winning poet for Bright Ambush.

More Famous People of Washington

• Douglas Dorland Anderson archaeoligist, Olympia
• Earl Anthony bowler, Kent
• Dyan Cannon actress, Tacoma
• Chester F. Carlson inventor, Seattle
• Carol Channing actress, Seattle
• Judy Collins singer, Seattle
• Bob Crosby musician, Spokane
• Merce Cunningham choreographer, Centralia
• Howard Duff actor, Bremerton
• Frances Farmer actress, Seattle
• Robert Joffrey choreographer, Seattle
• Gypsy Rose Lee entertainer, Seattle
• John Walker Kendall scientist, Bellingham
• Hank Ketcham cartoonist, Seattle
• John Knowles author, Faumont
• Mary McCarthy author, Seattle
• Guthrie McClinticproducer, director, Seattle
• John McIntire actor, Spokane
• Robert Motherwell artist, Aberdeen
• Patrice Munsel soprano Spokane
• Jimmie Rogers singer, Camas
• Seattle Dwamish Suquamish chief
• Smohalla Indian prophet and chief
• Martha Wright singer, Seattle