Clarence Williams
1893–1965American jazz pianist, composer, promoter, vocalist, theatrical producer, and publisher
Famous people · Dorseyville
20 famous people were born within 35 miles of Dorseyville
The nearest, Clarence Williams, was born in Plaquemine, 9 mi away. Bobby Jindal is the most widely known, written about in 42 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Dorseyville. Famous people are on record for 254 of the towns in Louisiana.
Born nearby
20
within 35 miles
Closest
18 mi
Bobby Jindal
Best known
Bobby Jindal
in 42 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Dorseyville’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Dorseyville
Nobody born in Dorseyville is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Robert Freeman
1934–2016Louisiana politician, lawyer and judge
Francis T. Nicholls
1834–1912Confederate Army general, lawyer, judge and American politician
Dan Brouillette
born 1947United States 15th Secretary of Energy
Bobby Jindal
born 1971American politician and 55th governor of Louisiana
Shane West
born 1978American actor, musician and songwriter
Ted DiBiase Jr.
born 1982American professional wrestler and actor
Carly Patterson
born 1988American artistic gymnast and rock singer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Dorseyville 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)
- Bob Pettit: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Shane West: Sue Lukenbaugh, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ted DiBiase Jr.: Bill Koneski from Bridgeport, PA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Carly Patterson: ravedelay, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Clarence Williams: Not credited., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Francis T. Nicholls: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dan Brouillette: United States Department of Energy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons