Famous people · Hodgkins
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Hodgkins
The nearest, Jonathan Franzen, was born in Western Springs, 3 mi away. Not one famous person on record comes from Hodgkins yet. Kathryn Hahn is the most widely known, written about in 50 languages. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Kathryn Hahn
Best known
Kathryn Hahn
in 50 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Hodgkins’ famous people
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Famous people born near Hodgkins
Nobody born in Hodgkins is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Hodgkins 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 (6)
- Kathryn Hahn: Our Movie Guide, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Danielle Campbell: iDominick, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Chris Klein: Eva Rinaldi, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nicholle Tom: Toglenn, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John Lewis: Bert Verhoeff for Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, Wikimedia Commons
- Todd Martin: Craig ONeal, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons