The 6 famous people born in Everett, led by Dean Koontz
The best known is the American writer and screenwriter Dean Koontz, with articles in 47 languages. Close behind are Earl Howard and Hughie Tate. Most were born in the age of mills and railroads: 4 of them. Only 194 of the 934 towns in Pennsylvania with anyone on record list more.
What stands out about Everett’s famous people
Born in Everett
Counted by languages, Dean Koontz is ahead of Earl Howard and Hughie Tate: 47, 3 and 3.
When Everett’s famous people were born
More were born in the 1940s than in any other decade: 1.
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
What Everett is known for
2 of them work in Writing & Arts, the biggest field.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Everyone else born in Everett
A further 3 follow, born between 1774 and 1919.


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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Everett 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 (2)
- Harrye Forbes: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John H. Shaffer: US Government, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons