Famous people · Bostonia
15 famous people were born within 35 miles of Bostonia
Closest of all is Jimmie Johnson, from El Cajon, 2 mi away. Cameron Diaz is the most widely known, written about in 108 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Bostonia. Of the bordering towns, El Cajon has the longest list: 23, with Jimmie Johnson at the top.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
Cameron Diaz
Best known
Cameron Diaz
in 108 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Bostonia’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Bostonia
Nobody born in Bostonia is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Mayim Bialik
born 1975American actress, television personality, and author
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Famous people from the towns next door
The neighbour with the most names is El Cajon, at 23.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Bostonia 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 (8)
- Jimmie Johnson: File:Jimmie Johnson Carvana Chip Ganassi Racing Driver 2021.png: Jimmie Johnson Oval Test derivative work: F1fans, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gregory Peck: Studio, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert Duvall: Bernard Gotfryd, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mayim Bialik: Chief National Guard Bureau from USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Walton: Portland Trail Blazers, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Conan Gray: Havelbaude, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Taylor Fritz: si.robi, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mario Lopez: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons