Famous People From Wyoming

  • 1
    JACKSON POLLOCK (1912-1956)

    Expressionist artist, known for his famously experimental painting method, in which he frenetically spattered paint around the canvas.

  • 2
    JIM BEAVER 62

    Known as Bobby Singer in the CW's thriller Supernatural.

  • 3
    DANA PERINO 41

    Former White House Press Secretary for George W. Bush, American political commentator, and Random House book publishing executive

  • 4
    SCOTT AVETT 36

    Folk singer, banjo player and print artist with The Avett Brothers band.

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    GERRY SPENCE 84

    One of the most celebrated trial lawyers in the United States.

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    JAMES JOHNSON 26

    NBA player for the Sacramento Kings, first-round pick by the Bulls in 2009

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    CHRIS COOLEY 30

    NFL tight end who was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 2004 NFL Draft's third round; in 2011, he would achieve the franchise record for tight-end receptions.

  • 8
    TRAVIS RICE 30

    Pioneer big mountain freestyle snowboarded is a two-time X Games gold medalist

  • 9
    LYNNE CHENEY 71

    Author, historian, and wife of Vice President Dick Cheney.

  • 10
    ASHLYNN YENNIE 28

    Up and coming young actress who starred in The Human Centipede, first and second sequence.

  • 11
    CURT GOWDY (1919-2006)

    Hall of Fame radio and TV sports broadcaster.

  • 12
    JERRY ANDRUS (1918-2007)

    World-renowned creator of illusions like the linking pins.

  • 13
    NATE MARQUARDT 34

    Former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion is also a three-time Pancrase Hyrbid Wrestling Champion.

  • 14
    BOYD DOWLER 75

    Legend of the Green Bay Packers was a key part of their five NFL championships, including Super Bowl II.

  • 15
    PATRICIA MACLACHLAN 75

    Children's writer who won the 1986 Newbery Medal for Sarah, Plain and Tall.

  • 16
    GEORGE CLAYTONJOHNSON 83

    Screenwriter and author, known for writing Logan's Run.

  • 17
    DARREN DALTON 48

    Prolific screenwriter and producer, most recognized for his film, Red Dawn.

  • 18
    NATE MARQUADT 34

    Welterweight Champion in the Strikeforce organization fought Anderson Silva for the UFC title in 2007 at UFC 73.

  • 19
    DANA PERIO 41

    Political journalist and commentator that served as White House Press Secretary for George W. Bush.

  • 20
    TOM COBURN 65

    Republican Junior Senator from Oklahoma who teamed up with then-Senator Obama to make federal spending more transparent.

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