List of people from Washington (state)
== 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- Paul Allen - Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist.
- Bill Nye - Science educator and television presenter, known as "Bill Nye the Science Guy."
Sports[edit | edit source]
- 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.
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- Washington (state)
- Seattle
- Microsoft
- Amazon (company)
- Seattle Mariners
- Seattle Seahawks
- Nirvana (band)
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