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Billy Burke (born 1966) (Bellingham), actor, Charlie Swan in The Twilight Saga. Nate Burleson (born 1981) (Renton), wide receiver for NFL 's Detroit Lions. Jeff Burlingame (born 1971) (Aberdeen), author, winner of NAACP Image Award and Sigma Delta Chi Award. George Washington Bush (1779–1863) (Tumwater), pioneer.
Zaid Abdul-Aziz – former Seattle SuperSonics power forward. Dustin Ackley – former Seattle Mariners outfielder. Sherman Alexie – author. Kimball Allen – writer, playwright, performer, gay activist, author of Secrets of a Gay Mormon Felon and Be Happy Be Mormon. Jeff Ament – bassist of Pearl Jam.
Subcategories. This category has the following 18 subcategories, out of 18 total. People by era in Washington (state) (2 C) People from Washington (state) by century (2 C) People from Washington (state) by county (40 C) People from Washington (state) by occupation (30 C) People by populated place in Washington (state) (154 C)
1. Bill Gates. (Co-Founder of Microssoft) 939. 236. Listed In: Business People. Birthdate: October 28, 1955. Sun Sign: Scorpio. Leading American technologist, business leader and philanthropist, Bill Gates is the co-founder of the world’s largest software company, Microsoft.
- Jimi Hendrix – Musician. James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix music career spanned only four years. Despite this, he is still regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music.
- Bill Gates – Business Magnate. William Henry Gates III is best known as the chief founder of Microsoft Corporation. Gates was born and raised in Seattle, Washington.
- Fred Couples – Golfer. Frederick Steven Couples competed on the PGA Tour and the PGA Tour Champions. He is a former World No. 1 and has won 64 professional tournaments.
- Bing Crosby – Actor & Singer. Bing Crosby, also known as Harry Lillis Crosby achieved great popularity in radio, recordings, and motion pictures. Crosby is one of America’s most famous entertainers of all time.
Following is a list of famous folks who were born and/or raised in Washington State or can claim their rightful place as a favorite son or daughter. Adam Craig, Musician. Adam West, Actor. Ann Wilson, Singer. Anna Farris, Actress. Anne McClain, Astronaut. Apolo Ohno, Olympic Speed Skater. Betty MacDonald – Author. Bianca Kajlich, Actress.
More Famous People of Washington. Find more more Washington famous people below. You may not even realize many of these famous people were born in Washington or notable associated with Washington, including actors, actresses, explorers, historical figures, inventors, musicians, novelists, professional athletes, important politicians, singers, sport stars and more.
