List of people from Olympia, Washington

List of people from Olympia, Washington

The following is a list of famous Olympians, those people of note who have lived in or around Olympia, Washington:

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*Christopher Baldwincartoonist
*Lynda Barrycartoonist ("Ernie Pook's Comeek")
*Craig Bartlettcartoonist/animator
*Shoshana BeanBroadway actress
*Josh Bluecomedian
*Carrie Brownsteinguitarist/singer (Sleater-Kinney)
*Mark BruenerTight End, Houston Texans
*Charles Burnscartoonist
*Robert Eugene BushMedal of Honor awardee
*Dylan Carlsonguitarist and lead vocalist of Earth
*Shin-Soo Chooprofessional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Cleveland Indians
*Gretchen Christophersinger for The Fleetwoods
*Kurt Cobainguitarist/singer, Nirvana
*Stephanie Coontzwriter, academic and professor at Evergreen State College
*Derrike CopeNascar driver
*Rachel CorriePalestinian solidarity activist
*Kimya Dawsonsinger/songwriter
*Beth Dittovocalist (The Gossip)
*Ryann Donnellyvocalist (Schoolyard Heroes)
*Barbara Ellissinger for The Fleetwoods
*Adam Fletcherexecutive director, CommonAction
*Matt Groeningcreator of "The Simpsons" and "Life in Hell"
*Dave Grohldrummer for Nirvana and lead singer for the Foo Fighters
*Kathleen Hannamusician (vocalist), Bikini Kill and Le Tigre
*Mark Hoslermusician (Negativland)
*Geoff Jenkinsoutfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers
*Calvin Johnsonfounder of K Records, singer in Beat Happening and Dub Narcotic Sound System
*Ricky Lee Jonessinger-songwriter
*Phoebe Judsonfounder of Lynden, Washington
*Kasey KahneNASCAR driver
*Conrad Keelyvocalist/guitarist (And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead)
*Kasey KellerSoccer goal keeper
*Brian Kendrick – "SmackDown!" wrestler
*Travis Leefirst baseman, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
*Justin Leonethird baseman, San Diego Padres
*Gary Lockeformer Governor of the State of Washington
*Courtney Lovesinger/writer/guitarist; widow of Nirvana member/former Olympia resident Kurt Cobain.
*Jim Lynchauthor
*Nellie McKayactress, singer/songwriter
*Mirahsinger/songwriter, released on K Records
*Jeff Monsonmixed martial arts fighter and anarchist
*Slim Moonfounder of Kill Rock Stars record label
*Krist Novoselicbass player for Nirvana
*Bruce Pavittfounder of Sub Pop Records
*Michael Richardsplayed Kramer on "Seinfeld"
*Travis ShookJazz pianist
*Jared Sandbergthird Baseman, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
*Chief Seattlechief of the Suquamish
*Mike SellersWashington Redskins; NFL
*Isaac Stevensfirst Governor of Washington Territory, American Civil War general
*Jerramy StevensTampa Bay Buccaneers
*Jonathan Stewartrunning back at the University of Oregon
*Patrick Swayzeactor
*Cappy Thompsonglass artist/painter
*Corin Tuckerguitarist/singer for Sleater-Kinney
*Tobi Vailmusician for Bikini Kill and The Frumpies
*J. Buzz Von Ornsteinerforensic psychologist/TV personality
*Jared Warrenbassist, singer Big Business, The Melvins, formerly of Karp
*Janet Weissdrummer (Sleater-Kinney, Quasi, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks)
*Kathi Wilcoxmusician (Bikini Kill, The Casual Dots)
*Allison Wolfelead singer for Bratmobile and Partyline


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