Famous people · Barataria
Born near Barataria: 15 famous people within 35 miles
Chimdi Chekwa, born in Marrero, 12 mi away, is the closest. Of the towns next door, Jean Lafitte lists Tim Kerner. The best known of them is Ellen DeGeneres, with articles in 93 languages. No famous person’s birth in Barataria is on record yet.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
20 mi
Ellen DeGeneres
Best known
Ellen DeGeneres
in 93 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Barataria’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Barataria
Nobody born in Barataria is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Ellen DeGeneres
born 1958American comedian, television host, actress, and writer
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Of the towns nearby, only Jean Lafitte has a name on its list.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Barataria 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 (7)
- Ellen DeGeneres: Toglenn, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sal Khan: Steve Jurvetson, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ashley Scott: Ashley Scott, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jon Batiste: Montclair Film, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Elfrid Payton: Jose Garcia, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ja'Marr Chase: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mel Ott: Goudey, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons