Famous people · Bedford Heights
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Bedford Heights
The best known of them is James A. Garfield, with articles in 148 languages. 3 notable people lived here, among them Halle Berry. Mary Oliver, born in Maple Heights, 3 mi away, is the closest. No famous person on record lists Bedford Heights as their birthplace yet.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
4 mi
James A. Garfield
Best known
James A. Garfield
in 148 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Bedford Heights’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Bedford Heights
The 11 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
James A. Garfield
1831–1881President of the United States in 1881
Jamie Babbit
born 1970American director, producer, and screenwriter
David Wain
born 1969American writer, director, actor and comedian
A chosen home
Also called Bedford Heights home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Bedford Heights, though born elsewhere.
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Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in Bedford: 11.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Bedford Heights 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 (7)
- Mary Ellen Weber: NASA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James A. Garfield: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Roger Penske: Governor Eric Holcomb, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jamie Babbit: Tacopopcorn123, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- David Wain: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vanessa Bayer: Behind The Velvet Rope TV, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rodger Saffold: Chipermc, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons