Who’s Really the Most Famous Person from Every State?

Tim Allen spent his earliest years in Denver before moving to Michigan as a boy. Colorado remained a starting point for the comedian, whose humor and timing later drew from his everyman sensibility. Though his time there was brief, the Rocky Mountains claim a part in his story.

Allen gained fame with Home Improvement, where his tool-loving character became a household name, and later voiced Buzz Lightyear in Pixar’s Toy Story. His mix of warmth and comedy gave him lasting appeal. Colorado regards him as a native son who left his mark on entertainment.