Famous people · Lake Shore
24 famous people were born within 35 miles of Lake Shore
The nearest, Drew Yates, was born in Severna Park, 4 mi away. The best known of them is Toni Braxton, with articles in 55 languages. Over the border in Pasadena, 6 names are on record, led by Nilah Magruder. Across Maryland, 199 towns list someone born there.
Born nearby
24
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Toni Braxton
Best known
Toni Braxton
in 55 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Lake Shore’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Lake Shore
Nobody born in Lake Shore is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Jack Andraka
born 1997American scientist, inventor and cancer researcher
Barbara Kingsolver
born 1955American author, poet and essayist
James M. Cain
1892–1977American novelist, short story writer, journalist
Charles Carroll of Carrollton
1737–1832American planter and signatory of the Declaration of Independence
Travis Pastrana
born 1983American professional motorsports competitor and stunt performer
Johns Hopkins
1795–1873American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and abolitionist
Franklin Adreon
1902–1979Screenwriter, director, producer, actor
Scott Seiss
born 1994American comedian and viral TikTok personality
Peter David
1956–2025American writer of comic books, novels, television, movies and video games
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Famous people from the towns next door
Pasadena leads the towns around it, with 6 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lake Shore 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 (16)
- Toni Braxton: The Heart Truth, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Barbara Kingsolver: Terry Ballard, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Neal Stephenson: Christopher Michel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- James M. Cain: Crowell-Collier Publishing Company, photograph by George W. Vassar, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Johns Hopkins: Bendann Brothers (American, active 1850s - 1873), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Carroll of Carrollton: Michael Laty (died 1848), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kyle Beckerman: Julie Harper / Viequense at en.wikipedia, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Debbie Meyer: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jack Andraka: XPRIZE Foundation, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Travis Pastrana: Rob Street, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Peter David: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cam Whitmore: Villanova Athletics, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Traci Braxton: Jarrodg81, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jay Herford: Jay Herford, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nilah Magruder: Michelle Kinne, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Carolyn Colvin: United States Social Security Administration, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons