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Notable Births & Deaths for Bristol ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bristol. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Richard Basehart     (Actor)
    • Full name: John Richard Basehart
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Basehart<1>
    • He was born in Zanesville (OH) on August 31, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 17, 1984 (a Monday).
    • Zanesville is located in Muskingum County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Bristol (which is located in Perry County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
    • He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Bristol to Westwood Memorial Park
  • Nana Bryant     (Actress)
    • Full name: Nana Irene Bryant
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nana Bryant<1>
    • She was born in Lancaster (OH) on November 23, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 24, 1955 (a Saturday).
    • Lancaster is located in Fairfield County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Bristol (which is located in Perry County).
    • Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 67.
    • She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Bristol to Valhalla Memorial Park
  • Weston Doty     (Actor)
    • Born: Wilson Doty
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Weston Doty<1>
    • He was born in Malta (OH) on February 18, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Montrose (CA) on January 1, 1934 (a Monday).
    • Malta is located in Morgan County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Bristol (which is located in Perry County).
    • Montrose is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 19.
  • Winston Doty     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winston Doty<1>
    • He was born in Malta (OH) on February 18, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Montrose (CA) on January 1, 1934 (a Monday).
    • Malta is located in Morgan County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Bristol (which is located in Perry County).
    • Montrose is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 19.
  • Ralph Stover Gamble     (Actor)
  • Gladden James     (Actor)
  • Jim Jeffries     (Professional boxer)
  • R.F. Outcault     (Pioneer Cartoonist)
  • Addison Richards     (Actor)

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.