Famous people · Gibbon
12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Gibbon
The nearest, Earl V. Johnson, was born in Winthrop, 8 mi away. No famous person on record lists Gibbon as their birthplace yet. The best known of them is Tippi Hedren, with articles in 50 languages. Famous people are on record for 425 of the towns in Minnesota.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
16 mi
Tippi Hedren
Best known
Tippi Hedren
in 50 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Gibbon’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Gibbon
Nobody born in Gibbon is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Monica Witni
1930–1982American composer, pianist, playwright and double bass player
Vernon L. Sommerdorf
1921–2009American politician – Minnesota -House 1965-66 (District 49); House 1967-72 (District 43B)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Gibbon 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 (6)
- Tippi Hedren: Hollywood Press Syndicate, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Wanda Gág: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kathryn Adams Doty: RKO Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Brad Finstad: House Creative Services, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lenore Ulric: Trailer screenshot, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ancher Nelsen: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons