11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Barronett
Patricia Spafford Smith, born in Shell Lake, 4 mi away, is the closest. Next door, the list for Shell Lake holds Patricia Spafford Smith. No famous person’s birth in Barronett is on record yet. The best known of them is Dick Lane, with articles in 16 languages.
What stands out about Barronett’s famous people
Famous people born near Barronett
The 11 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.

Dick Lane
1899–1982American actor and television announcer


John G. Blystone
1892–19381892–1938; American film director



Norman C. Skogstad
1921–2001American World War II flying ace, Medal of Honor recipient and lawyer
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Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in Shell Lake: one.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Barronett 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 (6)
- Dick Lane: United Artists, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry Ellenson: FCBQ, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John G. Blystone: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harold Olsen: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Henry Dietz: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles C. McDonald: Mickey Sanborn, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons