Famous people · Rock Mills
17 famous people were born within 35 miles of Rock Mills
Elijah Kelley is the most widely known, written about in 22 languages. Closest of all is Stanley O'Neal, from Roanoke, 5 mi away. The longest list of any town in Alabama belongs to Selma, with 70. After Selma, the next longest list in Alabama is Tuscaloosa’s, with 65.
Born nearby
17
within 35 miles
Closest
17 mi
Elijah Kelley
Best known
Elijah Kelley
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Rock Mills’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Rock Mills
Nobody born in Rock Mills is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Fred Newman
born 1952American actor, voice actor, composer, comedian, musician, singer, foley artist and former talk show host
Roy Lee Johnson
1938–2024American R&B and soul songwriter, singer and guitarist
Forrest Hood James, Jr.
born 1934American politician, 48th Governor of Alabama
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Rock Mills and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (4)
- Elijah Kelley: Romina Espinosa, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Forrest Hood James, Jr.: Auburn University, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Barry Buchanan: Nick Noid, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bo Callaway: George Augusta, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons