George Coulam

George Coulam
Born
George C. Coulam

1938 (age 86)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.[1]
Other namesThe King
King George
Occupation(s)business owner, mayor
Known forfounder of the Texas Renaissance Festival
RelativesDavid Coulam
Websitewww.georgeccoulam.com

George C. Coulam (c. 1938) is an American business owner. He is the founder of the Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF), the largest Renaissance fair in the United States.[2] Since 1982, he has also served as the mayor of Todd Mission, Texas.[3]

Coulam drew wider public attention after being featured in the 2024 HBO documentary series, Ren Faire. The series explores a succession crisis as Coulam, who founded the TRF in 1974, considers retirement.[4]

  1. ^ "HBO's documentary series, Ren Faire, chronicles the personal life of George Coulam and his plans after retirement!". sanctuaryfilmfestival.com. Sanctuary Film Festival. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Mackay, Jordan (November 1999). "Renaissance Man". texasmonthly.com. Texas Monthly. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "City Council". toddmissiontx.gov. City of Todd Mission. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Galuppo, Mia (January 10, 2024). "Ryan Gosling's 'Fall Guy,' '3 Body Problem' Headed to SXSW". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 28, 2024.