List of people from Washington (state)

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== List of people from Washington (state) ==

This is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or have lived for a significant period in the U.S. state of Washington.

Arts and Entertainment

• Bing Crosby - Singer and actor, known for his role in "White Christmas."
• Jimi Hendrix - Influential rock guitarist and singer-songwriter.
• Macklemore - Rapper and musician, known for hits like "Thrift Shop."
• Kurt Cobain - Lead singer and guitarist of the band Nirvana.
• Quincy Jones - Record producer, musician, and composer.
• Rainn Wilson - Actor, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on "The Office."

Business

• Bill Gates - Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist.
• Jeff Bezos - Founder of Amazon and space exploration company Blue Origin.
• Howard Schultz - Former CEO of Starbucks.

Politics

• Patty Murray - U.S. Senator from Washington.
• Maria Cantwell - U.S. Senator from Washington.
• Gary Locke - Former Governor of Washington and U.S. Ambassador to China.

Science and Technology

• Paul Allen - Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist.
• Bill Nye - Science educator and television presenter, known as "Bill Nye the Science Guy."

Sports

• Ken Griffey Jr. - Hall of Fame baseball player, primarily with the Seattle Mariners.
• Sue Bird - Professional basketball player for the Seattle Storm.
• Steve Largent - Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks and former U.S. Congressman.

Related Pages

• Washington (state)
• Seattle
• Microsoft
• Amazon (company)
• Seattle Mariners
• Seattle Seahawks
• Nirvana (band)