
Born near Rainbow Springs: 21 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Terrence Brooks, from Dunnellon, 3 mi away. Next door, Dunnellon lists 2, led by Terrence Brooks. No famous person’s birth in Rainbow Springs is on record yet. The best known of them is Elizabeth Ashley, with articles in 29 languages.
What stands out about Rainbow Springs’ famous people
Famous people born near Rainbow Springs
Nobody born in Rainbow Springs is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

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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Famous people from the towns next door
The neighbour with the most names is Dunnellon, at 2.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Rainbow 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
- Quinyon Mitchell: MrJacon000, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terrence Brooks: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Joe Harding: Florida House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Natasha Allegri: Bobby P., CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
