Famous people · Cleveland
5 famous people were born within 35 miles of Cleveland
Donald Erwin Wilson, born in Holway, 17 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Andy North, with articles in 9 languages. The longest list in Wisconsin is Racine’s, with 85 names. After Racine, the next longest list in Wisconsin is Green Bay’s, with 57.
Born nearby
5
within 35 miles
Closest
18 mi
Andy North
Best known
Andy North
in 9 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Cleveland’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Cleveland
Nobody born in Cleveland is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Andy North
born 1950American golfer, PGA Tour member, U.S. Open champion
The town’s pick
Town Square →Who’s the most famous person from Cleveland?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Your pick
No picks yet
Be the first to say who Cleveland’s most famous person is.
Or tell us
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cleveland 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 (1)
- Andy North: President (1981-1989 : Reagan). White House Photographic Office. 1981-1989, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons