The rich and famous tend to live in the same neighborhood. Could one such place be in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is in Colorado and it is the largest city there, as well as the most populous in El Paso County. As it is with any good place, US News named the city as the most desirable to live in 2018. In 2017 the US News listed it as second of the 125 best places to live in the United States. It is also known as the Olympic city given that 24 national sports governing bodies are based there.
It is not surprising then that you will find the rich and famous choosing Colorado Springs to be their home. There are celebrities who have been born there and those who have moved there.
The Rich and Famous who live in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is way quieter than Denver and has fewer people. The area has scenic mountain landscapes such as the Pikes Peak, magnificent geological features such as the Garden of the gods and the historic district of Old Colorado City.
This explains why the city is a popular tourist destination. Most people who reside in the city are retirees and a number of millennials.
You will also find some of the rich and famous calling Colorado Springs home. You will find actors, actresses, Olympians, politicians, authors, scientists, and musicians.
And who are these rich and famous?
· Charles Schulz. He lived in Colorado Springs in the 50s. He created the Peanuts cartoon strip.
· Michelle Malkin. This is a blogger, author, and commentator. Moved there in 2008.
· John E Smith. A mystery and science fiction author who has lived in Colorado Springs since the ’70s.
· Hillary Wolf. She is an Olympian and actress who lives here.
· James Dobson. Founder of Focus on the family.
· James Dutton. An astronaut and lives in Colorado Springs.
· James Irwin is also an astronaut who lived here.
· Goose Gossage is a Hall of Fame pitcher who was born and lives here.
· Lynn Barry, basketball player.
· Rick Barry, Hall of fame, NBA.
Plus many others who are into competitive sports and have chosen to call Colorado Springs home.
The rich and famous that were born in Colorado Springs
There are many celebrities from Colorado Springs who include:
· Dorothy Metcalf Lindenburger was born in Colorado Springs in 1975. She is a former astronaut.
· Sherry Stringfield is an actress famous for her role as Dr. Susan Lewis in the medical drama ER. She was born in 1967.
· Bobb Sap is a professional wrestler.
· Kelly Bishop is an actress famous for her role in Gilmore Girls. She was born in 1944 in Colorado Springs.
· Michelle Watterson is a model and mixed martial artist who was born in 1986. She competes in UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and has been ranked as the sexiest female athlete.
· John Romero is into video games. He designs, programs and develops video games. He was born in Colorado Springs in 1967.
· Scott Walker was the governor of Wisconsin from 2011 to 2019.
From the above, it is clear that Colorado Springs is home to the many rich and famous from all walks of life. Some have been born here while others have moved here.
