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George Coulam, the founder of the popular Texas Renaissance Festival, has died. He was 87. The colorful “King George” was the subject of the HBO documentary series, Ren Faire, ...
George Coulam, the king of the Texas Renaissance Festival, was often known for wearing a crown. HBO/TNS No doubt, some of those outside Texas saw in Coulam's wizened frame much of what they ...
George Coulam, the founder of the Texas Renaissance Festival who was documented in the HBO docuseries 'Ren Faire,' has died. He was 87.
Cause of death for Texas Renaissance Festival founder. What we know. According to the Todd Mission city manager, police were called to Coulam's home at about 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21.
George Coulam, the founder and longstanding owner of the Texas Renaissance Festival whose eclectic lifestyle and hunt for a successor were documented in the 2024 HBO docuseries “Ren Faire ...
George Coulam, founder of the Texas Renaissance Festival, is shown in his bathroom at his home Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Todd Mission. Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer ...
George Coulam was a troubled man. ... and "king" of the Texas Renaissance Festival died by suicide on May 21. ... In the HBO docuseries Ren Faire, Coulam was seen obsessing over sugar babies, ...
An investigation has been launched following the unexpected death of “King” George Coulam, the founder of the Texas Renaissance Festival. According to The Houston Chronicle, Coulam was ...
Coulam, known as “King George” to many longtime festivalgoers, cofounded the festival in 1974 with his late brother David. He led it to become one of the largest and most iconic Renaissance ...
Known affectionately as “King George,” Coulam cofounded the Texas Renaissance Festival in 1974 with his brother David. His vision transformed it into one of the largest and most beloved ...
At IndieWire Honors, 'Ren Faire' Director Lance Oppenheim pays tribute to the late King George Coulam, the star of his documentary succession drama.
George "King George" Coulam was found dead in his Grimes County home Wednesday morning, police say. He founded the Texas Renaissance Festival in 1974.