Famous people · Russell Township
8 famous people were born within 35 miles of Russell Township
The nearest, Milton Young, was born in Berlin, 10 mi away. The best known of them is Sidney Gilliat, with articles in 14 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Russell Township. The longest list of any town in North Dakota belongs to Fargo, with 91.
Born nearby
8
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Sidney Gilliat
Best known
Sidney Gilliat
in 14 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Russell Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Russell Township
Nobody born in Russell Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Sidney Gilliat
1908–1994British film director, producer and screenwriter
Paul Sheeks
1889–1968American football player and coach
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Russell Township 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 (2)
- Milton Young: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Steve Swiontek: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons