
15 famous people were born within 35 miles of Laurel Run
Walter Tewksbury, born in Ashley, 3 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Edie Adams, with articles in 32 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Laurel Run. No town in Pennsylvania lists more than Bethlehem, with 78.
What stands out about Laurel Run’s famous people
Famous people born near Laurel Run
The 15 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.


Russell David Johnson
1924–2014American television and film actor

Edie Adams
1927–2008American actress, comedian, singer, and businesswoman

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Laurel Run 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 (4)
- Edie Adams: Maurice Seymour, New York, photographer., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Walter Tewksbury: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Russell David Johnson: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Comerford Walker: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons