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Famous people · Columbia Heights
2 famous people come from Columbia Heights, Pat Proft the best known
At the top of the list is the American screenwriter Pat Proft, covered in 12 languages. The other is James D. La Belle. The nearest list is next door in Fridley: 11 names, starting with Melissa Hortman. Births span 1925 to 1947, from James D. La Belle to Pat Proft.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Pat Proft
in 12 Wikipedia languages
First
1925
James D. La Belle
Youngest
1947
Pat Proft
Most common field
Film, TV & Stage
1 people
The best known
Born in Columbia Heights
#2Military
James D. La Belle
1925–1945United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
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What Columbia Heights is known for
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Close by, the fullest list is Fridley’s, at 11 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Columbia Heights 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)
- James D. La Belle: US gov, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons