
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Rice Township
Closest of all is Walter Tewksbury, from Ashley, 4 mi away. The best known of them is Edie Adams, with articles in 32 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Rice Township. Matt Wotherspoon is the one name listed next door in Mountain Top.
What stands out about Rice Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Rice Township
Nobody born in Rice Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


Russell David Johnson
1924–2014American television and film actor


Edie Adams
1927–2008American actress, comedian, singer, and businesswoman
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Famous people from the towns next door
Mountain Top has the longest list next door, one name.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Rice 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 (4)
- Edie Adams: Maurice Seymour, New York, photographer., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nick Adams: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Walter Tewksbury: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Russell David Johnson: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons