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The following is a list of notable people from Washington state. It includes people who were born, raised, or who live (d) in the U.S. state of Washington, along with those who are strongly associated/have significant relations with the state.
1. David Lynch. Writer. Director. Producer. Twin Peaks (1989–1991) Born in precisely the kind of small-town American setting so familiar from his films, David Lynch spent his childhood being shunted from one state to another as his research scientist father kept getting relocated.
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Washington is home to a lot of well-known people! Did you know these 10 celebrities root from our state?
Sydney Sweeney, actress; best known for her role as Cassie Howard in Euphoria. Tongolele, film and television actor. Sarah Truax, stage and film actress, Spokane resident from 1912 to 1927. Mary Ann Wilson, American Nurse and TV Fitness Instructor. Michael Winslow, actor and comedian, known for Police Academy.
Sure, Washington State has plenty of business legends. But did you know that we’ve turned our fair share of famous people too? 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.
Music icon Kurt Cobain, yesteryear singer and songwriter Judy Collins, Comedian Ryan Stiles of ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’, actress Anna Faris, actor Chris Kattan and musician Chris Cornell are a few famous faces from Washington.
