Famous people · Friant
14 famous people were born within 35 miles of Friant
The best known of them is William Saroyan, with articles in 73 languages. Chris Colfer, born in Clovis, 11 mi away, is the closest. So far, no famous person on record was born in Friant. Across California, the lists cover 545 towns.
Born nearby
14
within 35 miles
Closest
15 mi
William Saroyan
Best known
William Saroyan
in 73 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Friant’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Friant
Nobody born in Friant is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
William Saroyan
1908–1981Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer
Kirk Kerkorian
1917–2015American businessman, investor, and philanthropist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Friant 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 (7)
- William Saroyan: Al Aumuller, World-Telegram staff photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Sam Peckinpah: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kevin Federline: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mike Connors: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Barbara Morgan: NASA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kirk Kerkorian: Armenia Post, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lee Evans: _Lee_Evans.jpg: Astrid Barros from USA derivative work: MachoCarioca, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons