List of people from Colorado Springs, Colorado

This is a list of some notable people who have lived in the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs, the second-largest city in Colorado and the county seat of El Paso County, Colorado, United States, has been the birthplace and home of several notable individuals. This list of people from Colorado Springs includes people that were born or lived in the city or greater metropolitan area. Individuals included in this list are people presumed to be notable because they have received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject.^[A]

Colorado Springs

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Location of Colorado Springs in Colorado

Agriculture

Nick Venetucci (1911–2004), philanthropist who donated over 1 million pumpkins to children

Arts and entertainment

Art

Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968)
Starr Kempf (1917–1995), sculptor
Andrew Kwon, fashion designer^[1]
Maxfield Parrish (1870–1966), painter; worked and studied in Colorado Springs
Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000), creator of Peanuts cartoon strip; lived in Colorado Springs in the 1950s
Artus Van Briggle (1869-1904), Art Nouveau potter
Elizabeth Wright Ingraham (1922–2013), architect

Literature and poetry

Robert A. Heinlein, science-fiction author
Helen Hunt Jackson, author
Stanley Krueber, pulp fiction author; buried in Colorado Springs
Beverly Lewis, novelist, known for her stories of Amish life
Michelle Malkin, conservative author, commentator and blogger, moved to Colorado Springs in 2008
Michael A. O'Donnell, award-winning author, Ph.D
Leonard Peikoff, philosopher and heir to Ayn Rand estate
John E. Stith, science-fiction and mystery author, has lived 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

Lewis Black, comedian, lived briefly in Colorado Springs with college friends as part-owner of a small theater
Black Pegasus, hip hop and rap artist, songwriter, label owner, and entertainment company owner
Zach Filkins, lead guitarist of OneRepublic
Tom Hamilton, Aerosmith bassist, born in Colorado Springs
Jag Panzer, power metal band
Keith Lockhart, former conductor of Pikes Peak Symphony, current conductor of Boston Pops
Max Morath, born in Colorado Springs
OneRepublic, pop-rock band
Günther Johannes Paetsch, co-founder of the Paetsch Family Chamber Music Ensemble in Colorado Springs
Johann Sebastian Paetsch, cellist, born and raised in Colorado Springs
The Procussions, 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
Johnny Smith, jazz guitarist
Ryan Tedder, lead singer of OneRepublic
Laura Veirs, singer
YTCracker, pioneering nerdcore artist and former computer hacker

Television, theater, and film

Juli Ashton, actress
Kelly Bishop, actress
Michael Boatman, actor
Spring Byington, actress
Lon Chaney (1883-1930), silent film star; born in Colorado Springs; Lon Chaney Theatre is named for him
Duane Chapman, from Dog the Bounty Hunter
Marceline Day, actress
Chris Fowler, sportscaster and ESPN College GameDay football host
Dustin Hodge, television writer and producer, worked for KKTV
Clinton Jencks, actor and activist
Norman Kean, Broadway producer; born in Colorado Springs^[2]
Joe Kenda, former Colorado Springs Police Department detective featured on Investigation Discovery television show Homicide Hunter
Chase Masterson, actress
Stephen Thomas Ochsner, actor, director, musician, artist, translator, and producer
Cassandra Peterson (also known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), graduated in 1969 from General William J. Palmer High School in Colorado Springs
Sydney Pollack, actor and Academy Award-winning director, worked downtown during a stint at Fort Carson
Chris Sanders, filmmaker, illustrator, and voice actor
Hillary Wolf, actress and Olympian, currently lives in Colorado Springs

Video game designers

John Romero

Politics

George M. Borg, member of the Wisconsin State Senate and Wisconsin State Assembly
John Dingell, U.S. Representative
Henry W. Hoagland, political activist
Scott Walker, governor of Wisconsin (2011–2019)

Religion

James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder
Ted Haggard, New Life Church founder^[3]
Rev. Michael A. O'Donnell, Ph.D., former Priest-in-Charge of Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Elizabeth Clare Prophet, founder of Church Universal and Triumphant; she and her husband Mark L. Prophet operated The Summit Lighthouse in the Broadmoor neighborhood, 1966–1976
Mark L. Prophet, with wife Elizabeth Clare Prophet operated The Summit Lighthouse in the Broadmoor neighborhood, 1966–1976
Dawson Trotman, founder of parachurch Christian organization The Navigators

Science, technology and industry

Albert E. Carlton, investor in Colorado banks, mines and railroads
Seymour Cray, founder of Cray Research, lived in Colorado Springs; killed in an automobile accident in northern Colorado Springs
J.J. Hagerman, mining and railroad industrialist, expanded the Colorado Midland Railway while living in Colorado Springs
Myra Keen, malacologist^[4]
Ancel Keys, physiologist, born in Colorado Springs
Warren P. Mason, electrical engineer and physicist, born in Colorado Springs
Mary Jane (Merten) Osborn, microbiologist and biochemist, born in Colorado Springs
William Jackson Palmer, a founder of the city and developer of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Talcott Parsons, sociologist
Kenneth Sims, geologist, born in Colorado Springs
Winfield Scott Stratton, prospector and philanthropist
Nikola Tesla, electrical engineer, lived in Colorado Springs
Charles L. Tutt Sr., mine owner, ore miller and philanthropist

Astronauts

James Dutton, lives in Colorado Springs
James Irwin, lived in Colorado Springs
Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, born in Colorado Springs

Sports

Baseball

Dave Dravecky, pitcher
Goose Gossage (born 1951), Hall of Fame pitcher; born in Colorado Springs; graduated from Wasson High School; currently lives in Colorado Springs
Brandon McCarthy, former MLB starting pitcher; attended high school in Colorado Springs

Basketball

Lynn Barry, basketball player and USA Basketball executive, lives in Colorado Springs
Rick Barry, NBA Hall of Famer; lives in Colorado Springs
Reggie Jackson, NBA player, Denver Nuggets; attended Palmer High School
Danielle Page, Olympic bronze medalist; European champion as part of the Serbian women's national team

Combat sports

Henry Cejudo, Olympic gold medalist; graduated from Coronado High School in Colorado Springs^[5]^[6]
Donald Cerrone, UFC fighter; attended Air Academy High School
Benson Henderson, mixed martial artist; born in Colorado Springs
Bobby Lashley, WWE wrestler; is billed from Colorado Springs
Bob "The Beast" Sapp, kickboxer, wrestler and actor; born in Colorado Springs and attended Mitchell High School
Michelle Waterson, mixed martial artist; born in Colorado Springs

Figure skating

Max Aaron

Max Aaron (born 1992), 2013 U.S. national champion figure skater
John Coughlin (1985-2019), figure skater, committed suicide^[7]
Alexa Knierim and Chris Knierim, Olympic figure skaters, 2018 Olympic bronze medalists, 2015 and 2018 U.S. national champions
Jill Trenary, figure skater; trained and lived in Colorado Springs

Football

Roc Alexander, NFL cornerback
Cullen Bryant, NFL running back for the Los Angeles Rams; graduated from William (Billy) Mitchell High School
Earl "Dutch" Clark, football player; graduated from Colorado College
Jack Evans, NFL quarterback for the Green Bay Packers
Barry Helton, NFL punter for the San Francisco 49ers
Lamarr Houston, NFL defensive end for the Chicago Bears; graduated from Doherty High School
Vincent Jackson, NFL wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; graduated from Widefield High School
Steve Sabol, NFL Films co-founder; attended Colorado College near downtown Colorado Springs
Matt Slauson, NFL offensive lineman; graduated from Air Academy High School
Aaron Smith, NFL defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Ice hockey

Brandon Carlo, professional hockey player
David Hale, professional hockey player; born in Colorado Springs
Jim Johannson, ice hockey player, coach and USA Hockey executive^[8]
Dave Peterson, coach of the United States men's national ice hockey team and USA Hockey executive^[9]

Soccer

James Riley, born in Colorado Springs

Other sports and competitive events

Christopher Dean, British former Olympic ice dancer, 1984 Olympic Champion, 1994 Olympic bronze medalist
Robert Griswold (born 1996), swimmer
Sarah Hirshland (born 1975), chief executive officer of the United States Olympic Committee
Steve O'Dwyer, professional poker player
Arlene Pieper, first woman to complete a U.S. marathon
Bill Roy, former Olympian and world champion skeet shooter
Keith Sanderson (born 1975), sport shooter^[10]
Susan Beth Scott, Paralympic swimmer, bronze medalist in London 2012 and Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games
Bobby Unser, automobile racer, born in Colorado Springs

References

^ Carreon, Blue. "Andrew Kwon: The Bridal Designer To Know". Forbes. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
^ Uhlig, Mark A. (January 16, 1988). "Show Producer Kills His Wife And Is a Suicide". The New York Times. Section 1, Page 31.
^ Staunton, Denis. "Preacher-turned-pariah tells of his two years in the wilderness". The Irish Times.
^ W. R. Evitt. "Myra Keen" (PDF). Memorial Resolution. Stanford University. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 27, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
^ "Cejudo: Prodigy for U.S. wrestling". July 30, 2008.
^ "Henry Cejudo". Archived from the original on October 30, 2015.
^ "Biography".
^ "Former player, USA Hockey executive Jim Johannson dead at 53-years-old". USA Today Sports. McLean, Virginia. January 21, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
^ "Hockey coach Peterson dies". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. July 19, 1997. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
^ "Keith Sanderson | USA Shooting". www.usashooting.org. Archived from the original on April 24, 2012.

External links

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[1] Carreon, Blue. "Andrew Kwon: The Bridal Designer To Know". Forbes. Retrieved December 8, 2023.

[2] Uhlig, Mark A. (January 16, 1988). "Show Producer Kills His Wife And Is a Suicide". The New York Times. Section 1, Page 31.

[3] Staunton, Denis. "Preacher-turned-pariah tells of his two years in the wilderness". The Irish Times.

[StanMemorial-4] W. R. Evitt. "Myra Keen" (PDF). Memorial Resolution. Stanford University. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 27, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2012.

[5] "Cejudo: Prodigy for U.S. wrestling". July 30, 2008.

[6] "Henry Cejudo". Archived from the original on October 30, 2015.

[7] "Biography".

[8] "Former player, USA Hockey executive Jim Johannson dead at 53-years-old". USA Today Sports. McLean, Virginia. January 21, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2021.

[9] "Hockey coach Peterson dies". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. July 19, 1997. Retrieved February 19, 2023.

[10] "Keith Sanderson | USA Shooting". www.usashooting.org. Archived from the original on April 24, 2012.

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