
23 famous people were born within 35 miles of Truesdale
Steve King, born in Storm Lake, 6 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Eric Swalwell, with articles in 24 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Truesdale. No town in Iowa lists more than Waterloo, with 61.
What stands out about Truesdale’s famous people
Famous people born near Truesdale
They were born in 10 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.



Ken Anderson
1917–2006American film director, producer and screenwriter


Harold D. Schuster
1902–1986American film director and film editor


John Dale Ryan
1915–1983(1915-1983) Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Truesdale 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)
- Eric Swalwell: United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Lindberg: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Steve King: U.S. Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Janet Dailey: Associated Press, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Winton Hoch: Trailer screenshot (Argosy Pictures - RKO) - DVD bonus, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Guy Gillette: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Royal C. Johnson: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Dale Ryan: United States Air Force, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons