Famous people · Wyoming
12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Wyoming
Oliver Hazard Perry, born in South Kingstown, 10 mi away, is the closest. No entry yet names Wyoming as a birthplace. Of the towns next door, Hopkinton lists the most: 5, with Edward Lee Greene first. The best known of them is Ruth Buzzi, with articles in 42 languages.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
14 mi
Ruth Buzzi
Best known
Ruth Buzzi
in 42 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Wyoming’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Wyoming
The 12 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Samuel J. Potter
1753–1804American politician, Rhode Island
Ruth Buzzi
1936–2025American actress, comedian, and singer
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Of the towns nearby, Hopkinton lists the most people: 5.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Wyoming 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 (8)
- Ruth Buzzi: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Dow: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nathaniel Palmer: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Billy Gilman: TenPoundHammer, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Donald Carcieri: Creator:Harley W. Bartlett, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Oliver Hazard Perry: Gilbert Stuart, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Chuck Palumbo: PaulBillets, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Lee Greene: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons