Colorado Celebrities

A man whose early life as an activist resulted in numerous brushes with the law and a stint at Colorado’s infamous Supermax prison is now a paralegal and an author.

Kevin Nealon, famous for his time on Saturday Night Live and countless movies and TV shows, once had an arguably racist routine involving a popular Colorado ski town.

It's a place where outdoor adventures meet artistic dreams, creating a unique environment that nurtures talent in all forms.

Colorado’s Russell Scott, better known as Blinky the Clown, was a TV clown who performed in over 10,000 episodes.

While comedian Ralphie May’s most famous Colorado-centric story took place at Grand Junction’s Avalon Theater, the late funny man also once went on a long rant about how much he disliked Denver International Airport.

Learn how in 2004, Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson teamed up with Bill Murray at the writer’s Colorado home to create what he called, “the first truly violent leisure sport.”

A local astronomer is gearing up for a stellar lineup in 2026, bringing the universe a little closer to home for all of us in Colorado.

Before he passed away in 2015, Bam Margera’s uncle Don Vito threw his TV career away after a groping scandal took place in Colorado.

One of the most prominent Colorado politicians, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, recently passed away and left an even more prominent legacy.

With a diverse alumni network making waves across the country, CMU is more than just a university—it’s a launching pad for future stars.