This is a list of people from the state of Colorado, whether they lived, were born, or were raised there. Residents of the state refer to people from Colorado as "Coloradans" or "Coloradoans". Coloradans have been prominent in many fields, including literature, entertainment, art, music, politics, and business. This list attempts to maintain biographical notability of significant Coloradans and organize historically important men and women hailing from Colorado.

Amy Adams (raised in Castle Rock) – An Oscar-nominated film and television actress who appeared in Catch Me If You Can and Cruel Intentions 2. She is an alumnus of Douglas County High School. [7]
Tim Allen (born in Denver) – A comedian and actor best known for his significant role in Home Improvement and Disney films including Toy Story and The Santa Clause. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [8]
Baby Marie (Marie Osborne) (born in Denver) ; silent film child actress of the 1910's, star of several films including Little Mary Sunshine.
Roseanne Barr (lived in Denver) – Internationally known comedian who got her start in Denver in 1983 where she was recognized as the "Queen of Denver Comedy." Her show Roseanne in 1988 became the most watched show in America within one year of its inception. She has also won numerous awards including the Emmy, Golden Globe, and People’s Choice. [9]
Jessica Biel (grew up in Boulder) – an actress probably best known for her role as Mary Camden on the long-running family-drama series 7th Heaven and her roles in feature films, such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Zachery Ty Bryan(born in Aurora) Best known for his role as the eldest son, Bradley Michael Taylor, on the sitcom Home Improvement.
Lon Chaney (born in Colorado Springs) – Famous silent screen actor known for his work in early horror movies, best remembered for his work in the Hunchback of Notre Dame and Phantom of the Opera. [10]
Don Cheadle (high school in Denver) – Award-winning actor in such films as Hamburger Hill (1987) and Devil in a Blue Dress (1995). While born in Kansas City, he moved to Denver and graduated from East High School. [11]
Ralph Edwards (born in Merino) – Master of Ceremonies for the classic television shows This is Your Life, Truth or Consequences, and the People’s Court. [12]
Douglas Fairbanks (born in Denver) – Famous silent screen star often cast as the swashbuckling hero in such classics as the Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and Three Musketeers. [13]
Scott Lowell (born in Denver) American actor who played Ted Schmidt on "Queer as Folk"
Hattie McDaniel (lived in Denver) – First African American to win the Academy Award for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind. [14]
Bill Murray (attended college in Denver) – Academy Award-nominated, Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-winning American comedian and actor. He is most famous for his comedic roles in Groundhog Day, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and What About Bob?. He has gained further acclaim for recent dramatic roles, such as in the acclaimed films Lost In Translation and Broken Flowers.[15]
Antoinette Perry (born in Denver) – Namesake of the Tony Award for excellence in theater, Director and President of Experimental Theatre, Chairperson of American Theater Wing, and actress. [16]
Trey Parker(born in Conifer, Colorado, attended University of Colorado) is an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning American animator, screenwriter, film director, voice actor, actor and musician; most noted as one of the creators of the animated series South Park along with Matt Stone, his classmate from CU.

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