#1Film, TV & Stage
Joseph Losey
1909–1984American filmmaker and theatre director
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Famous people · La Crosse
Scientists and doctors stand out among the 54 famous people born in La Crosse
Most widely known is Joseph Losey, the American filmmaker and theatre director, with articles in 36 languages. Close behind are Charles Dierkop and Ford Sterling. The largest group, 29, was born between 1920 and 1969. For every 10,000 residents the town has 10.5, while at least half the towns in Wisconsin list nobody born there.
Born here
54
notable people
Best known
Joseph Losey
in 36 Wikipedia languages
First
1869
John H. MacMillan, Sr.
Youngest
2002
Johnny Davis
Most common field
Sports
15 people
What stands out about La Crosse’s famous people
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What La Crosse is known for
La Crosse has 2.5× the usual share of scientists and doctors.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
The best known
Born in La Crosse
Ranked by languages covered: Joseph Losey with 36, then Charles Dierkop with 28 and Ford Sterling with 25.
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When La Crosse’s famous people were born
Births peak in the 1950s, with 7 people born in that decade.
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Everyone else born in La Crosse
51 more, from 1869 to 2002.
George Williams
born 1969Retired professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues
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Malvin R. Anderson
1894–1986American politician – Minnesota -- "Moppy" House 1951-62 (District 1)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is La Crosse 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.
Photo credits (5)
- Joseph Losey: Jack de Nijs for Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Dierkop: Columbia Pictures Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ford Sterling: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Toland: General Services Administration. National Archives and Records Service. Office of Educational Programs. Education Division, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Curt Michel: NASA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons