Famous People From Wyoming
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Located in the western mountain region of the United States of America is the state of Wyoming. Though it is tenth largest by area, it is the least populated state among all the other states with an estimate of almost 6 hundred thousand people in it. With Cheyenne as its capital and largest state, Wyoming has been a politically conservative state since the 1950s. Wyoming is often referred to as ‘Equality State’ or ‘Cowboy State’. Wyoming is home to several notable celebrities who were born and raised there. From actors to writers to athletes to politicians, numerous talented individuals had their humble beginnings in Wyoming. Well-known actors such as Jim Beaver, Ashlynn Yennie, Geoffrey Lower, Cecelia Hart, Kirby Heyborne and late Isabel Jewell were all born in Wyoming. Popular writers such as Velma Linford, Ted Olsen and Alan Swallow are also from the state. Scott Avett from The Avett Brothers also hails from the state of Wyoming. Athletes such as Rulon Gardner, baseball player John Buck and James Johnson also call Wyoming their first home. Keep reading this list to know about all the celebrities who are from Wyoming.
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1
Jackson Pollock(American Abstract Expressionist Artist Known for His ‘Drip Technique’ Work)
Birthdate: January 28, 1912
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: August 11, 1956
2
Dana Perino(Political Commentator for Fox News and 26th White House Press Secretary (2007 - 2009))
Birthdate: May 9, 1972
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Birthdate: August 14, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthdate: August 12, 1950
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: February 9, 1955
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Rulon Gardner
(Retired Greco-Roman Olympic Gold Medalist wrestler)
Birthdate: August 16, 1971
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthdate: April 18, 1901
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: July 20, 1944
Birthdate: February 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: October 16, 2016
9
Nate Marquardt
(American Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: April 20, 1979
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: March 4, 1976
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
11
Travis Rice
(American Professional Snowboarder)
Birthdate: October 9, 1982
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
12
James Johnson
(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays as a Forward)
Birthdate: February 20, 1987
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
Birthdate: November 27, 1958
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
14
Nicholas Black Elk
(Traditional Healers)
Birthdate: December 1, 1863
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: August 19, 1950
15
Christy Walton
(Philanthropy Family Member)
Birthdate: February 8, 1949
Sun Sign: Aquarius
16
Adam Archuleta
(American football player)
Birthdate: November 27, 1977
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
17
Spotted Tail
(Sioux leader)
Birthdate: 1823 AD
Died: August 5, 1881
Birthdate: October 3, 1947
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: February 7, 2018
19
Taven Bryan
(American Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Tackle)
Birthdate: March 11, 1996
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
20
Jaycee Carroll
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: April 16, 1983
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
21
Breezy Johnson
(American World Cup Alpine Ski Racer)
Birthdate: January 19, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
22
Resi Stiegler
(Former American World Cup Alpine Ski Racer)
Birthdate: November 14, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
23
Mike Holston
(American Football Player)
Birthdate: January 8, 1958
Sun Sign: Capricorn
24
Harrison Brown
(Geochemist)
Birthdate: September 26, 1917
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: December 8, 1986
25
Chris Cooley
(American football player)
Birthdate: July 11, 1982
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
26
Robert R. Wilson
(Physicist)
Birthdate: March 4, 1914
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: January 16, 2000
27
Jennifer Nichols
(American Archer)
Birthdate: October 4, 1983
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: November 21, 1996
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthdate: December 8, 1994
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
30
June Downey
(Psychologist)
Birthdate: July 13, 1875
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: October 11, 1932
Birthdate: May 27, 1954
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: November 2, 2020