List of people from Colorado Springs, Colorado
The city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, the second-largest city in Colorado and the county seat of El Paso County, Colorado, has been the birthplace and home of several notable individuals. This is a list of people from Colorado Springs and includes people that were born or lived in the city or greater metropolitan area. Individuals included in this listing are people presumed to be notable because they have received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject.[A]
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Agriculture
- Nick Venetucci (1911–2004), philanthropist who donated over 1 million pumpkins to children
Arts and entertainment
Art
- Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968)
- Painter Maxfield Parrish (1870–1966) worked and studied in Colorado Springs
- Starr Kempf (1917–1995), sculptor
Journalism
- Elmo Scott Watson, specialist on American West, lived in Colorado Springs from 1912–1918, in Denver from 1950 until death in 1951
Literature and poetry
- Robert A. Heinlein, science-fiction author
- Michelle Malkin, conservative author, commentator and blogger, moved to Colorado Springs in 2008
- Frank H. Maynard, cowboy poet and author, lived most of his life in Colorado Springs and earned livelihood as a carpenter
- Leonard Peikoff, philosopher and heir to Ayn Rand estate
- Beverly Lewis, novelist, known for her stories of Amish life
- Michael A. O'Donnell, award-winning author, Ph.D., resides here
- John E. Stith, science-fiction and mystery author, has resided here since 1970s
Modeling
- Leeann Tweeden, model, worked briefly as a waitress at a local Hooters in 1991–92
- Paul Vandervort, model, was with the Janice Dickinson Modelling Agency, is from Colorado Springs
Music and comedy
- Comedian Lewis Black lived briefly in Colorado Springs with college friends as part-owner of a small theater
- Chris Elrod, Christian comedian and writer, lived in Colorado Springs during his high school years[1]
- OneRepublic lead guitarist Zach Filkins and lead singer Ryan Tedder, co-wrote Bleeding Love for Leona Lewis
- Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton was born in Colorado Springs
- Keith Lockhart, former conductor of Pikes Peak Symphony, current conductor of Boston Pops
- Johann Sebastian Paetsch, cellist, was born and raised in Colorado Springs
- Jazz guitarist Johnny Smith
- Singer Laura Viers
- Pioneering nerdcore artist and former computer hacker YTCracker
- Power metal band Jag Panzer
- Black Pegasus, hip hop and rap artist, song writer, label owner, and entertainment company owner
- Max Morath was born in Colorado Springs
- The Procussions, a hip hop group originating from Colorado Springs; original lineup included Mr. J. Medeiros, Stro Elliot, Rez, Vice Versa, and Q; group now consists of Mr. J. Medeiros and Stro Elliot
Video game designer
American writer
- W. Michael Gear was born in Colorado Springs.
Television, theater and film
- Actress Juli Ashton
- Actor Michael Boatman
- Silent film star Lon Chaney was born in Colorado Springs on April 1, 1883; Lon Chaney Theatre is named for him
- Duane Chapman from Dog the Bounty Hunter
- Sportscaster and ESPN College GameDay (football) host Chris Fowler
- Actress Chase Masterson
- Cassandra Peterson (also known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) graduated in 1969 from General William J. Palmer High School in Colorado Springs
- Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack worked downtown during a stint at Fort Carson
- Howard Stableford, former BBC "Tomorrow's World" presenter, currently resides in Colorado Springs
- Actress and Olympian Hillary Wolf currently resides in Colorado Springs.
- Lon Chaney was born in Colorado Springs.
- Spring Byington was born in Colorado Springs.
- Actor Kelly Bishop
- Sherry Stringfield
Politics
- George M. Borg, member of the Wisconsin State Senate and Wisconsin State Assembly
- Irving Howbert, Colorado state senator (1882–1886); one of the founders of Colorado Springs, donated the Colorado Springs Opera House
- Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin
Religion
- Focus on the Family founder James Dobson
- New Life Church founder Ted Haggard[2]
- The Rev. Michael A. O'Donnell, Ph.D., former Priest-in-Charge of Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Science and technology
- Myra Keen, malacologist[3]
- Serbian physicist Nikola Tesla built a laboratory in Colorado Springs in 1899 for his experiments in the wireless transmission of electrical power. The site of the lab, the present intersection of Foote and Kiowa streets, is now a residential area.
- Talcott Parsons was a professor in English at Colorado College and vice-president of the college.
Astronaut
- Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger was born in Colorado Springs
- Ancel Keys was born in the Springs.
Sports
Baseball
- Pitcher Dave Dravecky
- Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage was born in Colorado Springs on July 5, 1951, and graduated from Wasson High School; currently lives in Colorado Springs
- MLB starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy of the Arizona Diamondbacks attended high school in Colorado Springs
Basketball
- Lynn Barry, basketball player and USA Basketball executive, lives in Colorado Springs
- NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry lives in Colorado Springs
- NBA player Reggie Jackson of the Detroit Pistons, attended Palmer High School
Football
- NFL Films co-founder Steve Sabol attended Colorado College near downtown Colorado Springs
- NFL cornerback Roc Alexander
- Football star Earl "Dutch" Clark graduated from Colorado College
- NFL quarterback Jack Evans of the Green Bay Packers
- NFL punter Barry Helton of the San Francisco 49ers
- NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers graduated from Widefield High School
- NFL offensive lineman Phil Loadholt of the Minnesota Vikings graduated from Fountain-Fort Carson High School, just outside Colorado Springs
- NFL defensive end Aaron Smith (American football) of the Pittsburgh Steelers
- NFL defensive end Lamarr Houston of the Chicago Bears graduated from Doherty High School
- NFL running back Cullen Bryant of the Los Angeles Rams graduated from William (Billy) Mitchell High School
- NFL offensive lineman Matt Slauson graduated from Air Academy High School
Ice hockey
- Professional hockey player David Hale was born in Colorado Springs
- Figure skater Jill Trenary trained and lived in Colorado Springs
Wrestling and boxing
- TNA wrestler Bobby Lashley is billed from Colorado Springs
- Kickboxer, wrestler and actor Bob "The Beast" Sapp was born in Colorado Springs and attended Mitchell High School
- Mixed martial artist Benson Henderson was born in Colorado Springs
- Olympic Gold Medalist, Henry Cejudo, graduated from Coronado High School in Colorado Springs [4][5]
- Michelle Waterson was born in Colorado Springs
Soccer
- James Riley (soccer) was born in Colorado Springs.
Professional bicycle racer
- Ancel Keys was born in the Springs.
Other sports and competitive events
- Max Aaron, 2013 U.S. national champion figure skater
- Christopher Dean, British former ice dancer
- Steve O'Dwyer, American professional poker player
- Bill Roy, American former Olympian and world champion skeet shooter
- Bobby Unser, automobile racer, born in Colorado Springs
See also
References
- ↑ Chriselrod.Com
- ↑ Preacher-turned-pariah tells of his two years in the wilderness
- ↑ W. R. Evitt. "Myra Keen" (PDF). Memorial Resolution. Stanford University. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_10049475?source=pkg
- ↑ http://www.teamusa.org/usa-wrestling/athletes/Henry-Cejudo
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