#1Famous people · South Bend
Scientists and doctors stand out among the 39 famous people born in South Bend
Most widely known is Pete Buttigieg, the American politician, with articles in 60 languages. Close behind are Eric F. Wieschaus and Vivica A. Fox. More than half were born between 1920 and 1969, 24 in all. From Jules C. Stein in 1896 to Jaden Ivey in 2002, the births cover 106 years.
Born here
39
notable people
Best known
Pete Buttigieg
in 60 Wikipedia languages
First
1896
Jules C. Stein
Youngest
2002
Jaden Ivey
Most common field
Sports
11 people
Also called it home
2
notable residents
What stands out about South Bend’s famous people
★ What stands out · Known for
What South Bend is known for
No other field is as far above the usual share as scientists and doctors, at 2.6 times.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
The best known
Born in South Bend
Ranked by languages covered: Pete Buttigieg with 60, then Eric F. Wieschaus with 49 and Vivica A. Fox with 40.
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Through the years
When South Bend’s famous people were born
Births peak in the 1950s, with 7 people born in that decade.
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Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
Everyone
Everyone else born in South Bend
Another 36, the earliest born in 1896.
George Seaton
1911–1979American screenwriter, playwright, film director and producer, and theater director
Film, TV & StageWikipedia ↗
Jeremy Leven
born 1941American novelist, screenwriter, director and producer
Writing & ArtsWikipedia ↗
Kenn Kaufman
born 1954American naturalist, author, artist and conservationist
Writing & ArtsWikipedia ↗
Jules C. Stein
1896–1981American physician and businessman; co-founder of Music Corporation of America
Science & MedicineWikipedia ↗
No one matches both filters.
A chosen home
Also called South Bend home
2 notable people born elsewhere made the town home, Danny Seemiller the best known.
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Famous people from the towns next door
Mishawaka leads the towns around it, with 30 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is South Bend and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (16)
- Pete Buttigieg: United States Department of Transportation, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eric F. Wieschaus: Geltron at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dean Norris: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Janice E. Voss: NASA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Seaton: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Chad Everett: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Maclyn McCarty: Marjorie McCarty, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Isiah Whitlock Jr.: John Adams High School, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tom Emmer: United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jaden Ivey: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Skylar Diggins-Smith: BDZ Sports, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jackie Walorski: Franmarie Metzler, House Creative Services, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ryan Newman: Zach Catanzareti Photo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dolores Fuller: Edward D. Wood Jr (director), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Leroy Dixon: Eckhard Pecher (Arcimboldo), CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Lisa Germano: Bob Sanderson, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons