Famous people · Clinton
Born near Clinton: 11 famous people within 35 miles
Dick Lane is the most widely known, written about in 16 languages. The nearest, John Peterson, was born in Cumberland, 6 mi away. Next door, Barron lists 3, led by Charles C. McDonald. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Clinton.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
12 mi
Dick Lane
Best known
Dick Lane
in 16 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Clinton’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Clinton
Nobody born in Clinton is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Norman C. Skogstad
1921–2001American World War II flying ace, Medal of Honor recipient and lawyer
Dick Lane
1899–1982American actor and television announcer
John G. Blystone
1892–19381892–1938; American film director
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Barron leads the towns around it, with 3 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Clinton 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
- Josh Engel: TheAHL, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles C. McDonald: Mickey Sanborn, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons