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.
Literature and poetry
Robert A. Heinlein, science-fiction author
Helen Hunt Jackson, 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
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
Chris Elrod, Christian comedian and writer, lived in Colorado Springs during his high school years
OneRepublic lead guitarist Zach Filkins and lead singer Ryan Tedder, co-wrote Bleeding Love for Leona Lewis
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, born in Colorado Springs
Keith Lockhart, former conductor of Pikes Peak Symphony, current conductor of Boston Pops
Günther Johannes Paetsch, co-founder of the Paetsch Family Chamber Music Ensemble in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Johann Sebastian Paetsch, cellist, was born and raised in Colorado Springs
Johnny Smith, jazz guitarist
Laura Viers, singer
YTCracker, pioneering nerdcore artist and former computer hacker
Power metal band Jag Panzer
Black Pegasus, hip hop and rap artist, song writer, label owner, and entertainment company owner
Max Morath, born 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
Television, theater, and film
Juli Ashton, actress
Michael Boatman, actor
Lon Chaney, Silent film star was born in Colorado Springs on April 1, 1883; Lon Chaney Theatre is named for him
Duane Chapman, from Dog the Bounty Hunter
Chris Fowler, sportscaster and ESPN College GameDay (football) host
Chase Masterson, actress
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, Academy Award-winning director, worked downtown during a stint at Fort Carson
Howard Stableford, former BBC "Tomorrow's World" presenter, currently resides in Colorado Springs
Hillary Wolf, actress and Olympian, currently resides in Colorado Springs
Spring Byington, was born in Colorado Springs
Kelly Bishop, actress
Sherry Stringfield
Joe Kenda, former Colorado Springs Police Department homicide detective featured on the Investigation Discovery television show Homicide Hunter
Brian Harrington, film producer
John Romero
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
Dawson Trotman, founder of parachurch Christian organization The Navigators (organization)
James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder
Ted Haggard, New Life Church founder
The Rev. Michael A. O'Donnell, Ph.D., former Priest-in-Charge of Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Science and technology
Seymour Cray, lived in Colorado Springs and was killed in an automobile accident in northern Colorado Springs.
Myra Keen, malacologist
Ancel Keys, born in Colorado Springs
Nikola Tesla, Serbian physicist who 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.
Kenneth Sims born in Colorado Springs
James Irwin, lived in Colorado Springs
Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, born in Colorado Springs
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
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
Danielle Page, Olympic bronze medalist and European champion as part of the Serbian women's national team
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
Professional hockey player David Hale was born in Colorado Springs
Figure skater Jill Trenary trained and lived in Colorado Springs
Wrestling and boxing
UFC fighter Donald Cerrone attended Air Academy High School
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
Michelle Waterson was born in Colorado Springs
James Riley, born in Colorado 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
Arlene Pieper, first woman to complete a U.S. marathon
Susan Beth Scott, Paralympic swimmer, bronze medalist in London 2012 and Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games
Bobby Unser, automobile racer, born in Colorado Springs
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