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Film, TV & Stage
James Reynolds
born 1946American dramatic television actor
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Famous people · Oskaloosa
5 famous people were born in Oskaloosa
Most widely known is James Reynolds, the American dramatic television actor, with articles in 8 languages. Second place goes to the major League Baseball pitcher Dummy Taylor, third to C. Wesley Roberts. In the age of mills and railroads, 3 were born, the most of any period. The first birth on record is Dummy Taylor’s, in 1875, and the last Chase Tenpenny’s, in 1991.
Born here
5
notable people
Best known
James Reynolds
in 8 Wikipedia languages
First
1875
Dummy Taylor
Youngest
1991
Chase Tenpenny
Most common field
Sports
2 people
The best known
Born in Oskaloosa
By how many languages cover them, James Reynolds comes first (8), then Dummy Taylor (5) and C. Wesley Roberts (2).
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Through the years
When Oskaloosa’s famous people were born
More were born in the 1940s than in any other decade: 1.
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Known for
What Oskaloosa is known for
The field with the most names is Sports: 2.
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Everyone else born in Oskaloosa
A further 2 follow, born between 1912 and 1991.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Oskaloosa 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 (1)
- Dummy Taylor: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons