17 famous people were born within 35 miles of Northvale
The nearest, John Quidor, was born in Tappan, 1 mi away. Among those who made it their home is Lawrence Dallin Clawson. Next door, the list for Old Tappan holds 3, Sophia Hennion Eckerson first. James Gandolfini is the most widely known, written about in 93 languages.
What stands out about Northvale’s famous people
Famous people born near Northvale
Nobody born in Northvale is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.



Paul Fix
1901–1983American film and television character actor, best known for his work in Westerns
James Poe
1921–1980American film and television screenwriter



Adam Chanler-Berat
born 1986American stage and film actor


Also called Northvale home
Born elsewhere, Lawrence Dallin Clawson lived here.

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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, Old Tappan counts 3 famous people, the most of its neighbours.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Northvale 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 (10)
- Lawrence Dallin Clawson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Gandolfini: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Hopper: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert Sean Leonard: Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Elizabeth Gillies: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Max Greenfield: Kevin Paul, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Paul Fix: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rockwell Kent: Unidentified photographer (according to SI source), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gary Wright: Dr Jean Fortunet, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sophia Hennion Eckerson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
