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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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 12, 1950
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: August 14, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthdate: February 9, 1955
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: April 18, 1901
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: July 20, 1944
Birthdate: February 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: October 16, 2016
Birthdate: November 27, 1958
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthdate: February 20, 1987
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
Birthdate: March 4, 1976
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Birthdate: December 1, 1863
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: August 19, 1950
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Rulon Gardner(Retired Greco-Roman Olympic Gold Medalist wrestler)
Birthdate: August 16, 1971
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthdate: February 8, 1949
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthdate: October 3, 1947
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: February 7, 2018
Birthdate: November 27, 1977
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Taven Bryan(American Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Tackle)
Birthdate: March 11, 1996
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Birthdate: 1823 AD
Died: August 5, 1881
Birthdate: October 9, 1982
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: April 16, 1983
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: March 4, 1914
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: January 16, 2000
Birthdate: January 19, 1996
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: January 8, 1958
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthdate: September 26, 1917
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: December 8, 1986
Birthdate: July 11, 1982
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Birthdate: November 14, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: November 21, 1996
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthdate: October 4, 1983
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: December 8, 1994
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: July 13, 1875
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: October 11, 1932
Birthdate: May 27, 1954
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: November 2, 2020