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Famous people · Cripple Creek
Performers stand out among the 8 famous people born in Cripple Creek
Articles in 18 languages make the American cinematographer Bill Butler the best known. 5 of them were born in the age of mills and railroads, more than in any other period. Births span 1902 to 1936, from Glenn E. Coolidge to Daryl Robertson. Only 27 of the 135 towns in Colorado with anyone on record list more.
Born here
8
notable people
Best known
Bill Butler
in 18 Wikipedia languages
First
1902
Glenn E. Coolidge
Youngest
1936
Daryl Robertson
Most common field
Film, TV & Stage
4 people
What stands out about Cripple Creek’s famous people
★ What stands out · Known for
What Cripple Creek is known for
The field furthest above the usual share is performers, at 5.3 times.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
The best known
Born in Cripple Creek
All three are performers.
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Film, TV & Stage
David Boyd
American cinematographer, television director and camera operator
9 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
Through the years
When Cripple Creek’s famous people were born
The busiest decade was the 1900s, with 4 births.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cripple Creek and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (3)
- Ruth Hiatt: Screenland Magazine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Betty May: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Glenn E. Coolidge: California State Printing Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons