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Famous people · Lewisville

Most of the 13 famous people born in Lewisville came into the world since 1970

At the top of the list is the American actor Cody Linley, covered in 30 languages. The American actress Saxon Sharbino ranks second, ahead of Jamal Adams. The oldest name on the list belongs to Gordon Thomas Whyburn, born in 1904, the newest to Keyonte George, born in 2003. 5 of them are athletes, more than in any other field.

#2 best knownSaxon SharbinoFilm, TV & Stage · born 1999
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Born here
13
notable people
Best known
Cody Linley
in 30 Wikipedia languages
First
1904
Gordon Thomas Whyburn
Youngest
2003
Keyonte George
Most common field
Sports
5 people

What stands out about Lewisville’s famous people

★ What stands out · Through the years

When Lewisville’s famous people were born

Births peak in the 1990s, with 5 people born in that decade.

Mills & railroadsThe American centuryToday190019502000Saxon SharbinoKeyonte George
SportsFilm, TV & StageScience & MedicineWriting & Arts

Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.

The best known

Born in Lewisville

Three names lead: Cody Linley (30 languages), Saxon Sharbino (21) and Jamal Adams (13).

CL#1
Film, TV & Stage

Cody Linley

born 1989

American actor

30 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
Saxon Sharbino#2
Film, TV & Stage

Saxon Sharbino

born 1999

American actress

21 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
Jamal Adams#3
Sports

Jamal Adams

born 1995

American football player

13 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
Known for

What Lewisville is known for

Compared with the usual town, scientists and doctors are the most over-represented field, at 3.9 times.

The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.

Everyone

Everyone else born in Lewisville

Of the other 10, 4 are athletes.

Keyonte George

Keyonte George

born 2003

American basketball player

Nic Kerdiles

Nic Kerdiles

1994–2023

American ice hockey player

GW

Gordon Thomas Whyburn

1904–1969

American mathematician

Science & MedicineWikipedia ↗
JR

Josh Rushing

born 1972

American journalist

Writing & ArtsWikipedia ↗
Rebecca Lawler

Rebecca Lawler

born 1987

American test pilot

Science & MedicineWikipedia ↗
SU

Stephanie Umoh

born 1986

American actress

Film, TV & StageWikipedia ↗
BB

Benjy F. Brooks

1918–1998

American pediatric surgeon

Science & MedicineWikipedia ↗
MH

Marcus Hicks

born 1975

American martial artist

Writing & ArtsWikipedia ↗
TH

Taylor Hoagland

born 1991

American softball player

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Of the towns nearby, Carrollton lists the most people: 11.

From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lewisville 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.

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