List of famous people from Denver, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Denver, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Denver you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Denver, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List is made up of a variety of people, including Norm Rice and Ben Steele.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Denver?" or "Which celebrities were born in Denver?" then this list is a great resource for you.Karl Rove
Age: 69Birthplace:Â Area code 720, Colorado, Area code 303, Denver, Area codes 303 and 720
Karl Christian Rove (born December 25, 1950) is an American Republican political consultant... moreAnnaSophia Robb
Age: 22Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
AnnaSophia Robb (born December 8, 1993) is an American actress, singer, and model. She began... moreDouglas Fairbanks
Dec. at 56 (1883-1939)Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Douglas Fairbanks (born Douglas Elton Thomas Ullman; May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an... moreDuane Lee Chapman
Age: 67Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Duane Lee "Dog" Chapman Sr. (born February 2, 1953), better known as Dog the Bounty Hunter or... moreJan-Michael Vincent
Age: 76Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Jan-Michael Vincent (July 15, 1944 – February 10, 2019) was an American actor. He was best... moreRuth Handler
Dec. at 86 (1916-2002)Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American... moreSierra Boggess
Age: 38Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Sierra Marjory Boggess (born May 20, 1982) is an American theater actress and singer. She is... moreJames Q. Wilson
Dec. at 81 (1931-2012)Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
James Quinn Wilson (May 27, 1931 – March 2, 2012) was an American conservative academic,... moreChauncey Billups
Age: 44Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Chauncey Ray Billups (born September 25, 1976) is retired American professional basketball... moreMichael Rupert
Age: 68Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Michael John Rupert (born October 23, 1951, Denver, Colorado) is an American actor, singer,... moreKatherine Ann Power
Age: 71Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
Katherine Ann Power (born January 25, 1949) is an American ex-convict and long-time fugitive,... moreDonna Haraway
Age: 76Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
Donna J. Haraway (born September 6, 1944) is an American Professor Emerita in the History of... moreMary Chase
Dec. at 75 (1906-1981)Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
Mary Coyle Chase (born Mary Agnes McDonough Coyle; 25 February 1906 – 20 October 1981) was an... morePaul Whiteman
Dec. at 77 (1890-1967)Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Paul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967) was an American bandleader,... moreJoseph C. Phillips
Age: 58Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Joseph Connor Phillips (born January 17, 1962) is an American actor, writer, and conservative... morePhilip Bailey
Age: 69Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer,... moreFelix Vicious
Age: 37Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
L. Neil Smith
Age: 74Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
L. Neil Smith should not be confused with J. Neil Schulman Lester Neil Smith III (born May... moreJack Gilbert Graham
Dec. at 25 (1932-1957)Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
John "Jack" Gilbert Graham (January 23, 1932 – January 11, 1957) was an American mass... moreMichael J. Anderson
Age: 66Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, USA
Michael J. Anderson (born October 31, 1953) is an American actor known for his roles as The... moreJohn M. Lounge
Dec. at 65 (1946-2011)Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
John Michael "Mike" Lounge (June 28, 1946 – March 1, 2011) was an American engineer, a United... moreGene Fowler Jr.
Dec. at 81 (1917-1998)Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
Gene Fowler Jr. (27 May 1917 – 11 May 1998), the eldest son of journalist and author Gene... moreJohn Eisenhower
Dec. at 91 (1922-2013)Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado, United States of America
John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower (August 3, 1922 – December 21, 2013) was a United States Army... moreGerald P. Carr
Age: 88Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
Gerald Paul Carr (born August 22, 1932), (Col, USMC, Ret.), is an American mechanical and... moreJohn Fante
Dec. at 74 (1909-1983)Birthplace:Â Denver, Colorado
John Fante (April 8, 1909 – May 8, 1983) was an American novelist, short story writer and... more
