Famous people · Indian Wells
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Indian Wells
The nearest, Harrison Begay, was born in Whitecone, 13 mi away. The best known of them is Gene Evans, with articles in 18 languages. No famous person on record lists Indian Wells as their birthplace yet. The longest list of any town in Arizona belongs to Mesa, with 54.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
35 mi
Gene Evans
Best known
Gene Evans
in 18 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Indian Wells’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Indian Wells
Nobody born in Indian Wells is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Kenneth Begay
1913–1977Diné metalsmith and jeweler, 1913-1977
Dan Namingha
born 1950Hopi painter and sculptor (b. 1950)
Beatien Yazz
1928–2012Native American printmaker and watercolorist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Indian Wells 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 (3)
- Gene Evans: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mike Budenholzer: Banukhaldun, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dan Namingha: U.S. Consulate General Munich from Germany, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons