Born near Citrus Springs: 20 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Sil Austin, was born in Dunnellon, 5 mi away. Elizabeth Ashley is the most widely known, written about in 29 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Citrus Springs. Across Florida, the lists cover 286 towns.
What stands out about Citrus Springs’ famous people
Famous people born near Citrus Springs
The 20 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.

Ernie Mills
born 1968American college football player, professional football player, wide receiver
Royce Goodbread
1907–1991American football player, halfback, wingback, fullback

Natasha Allegri
born 1986American writer/storyboard revisionist/comic book artist






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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Citrus Springs 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)
- Elizabeth Ashley: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Buddy MacKay: Edward Jonas, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Patrick O'Neal: MGM, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joey Mantia: Orginal image: Linda L. Wood (woodsk8) Derivative work: ThaddeusB, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terrence Brooks: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Natasha Allegri: Bobby P., CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Donnie Dewees: Minda Haas Kuhlmann: flickr, personal website, twitter, instagram, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sam Franklin: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons