16 famous people were born within 35 miles of Canyon Creek
The nearest, Shorty Rollins, was born in Granbury, 4 mi away. The best known of them is Mary Martin, with articles in 38 languages. The list for Canyon Creek is empty for now. Beaumont’s 63 names make the longest list in Texas.
What stands out about Canyon Creek’s famous people
Famous people born near Canyon Creek
They were born in 7 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

Willie Lewis
1905–1971American bandleader, conductor and jazz musician




Jayne Loader
born 1951American film director and writer
Bryan Bertino
born 1977American film director and screenwriter
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Canyon Creek 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 (5)
- Mary Martin: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Brooke Rollins: Andrea Hanks, The White House, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William H. Simpson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Sharon Lynn: Photoplay magazine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Fritz G. Lanham: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons