17 famous people who have called Brookline home

Brookline was recently ranked the best suburban community in the country. Maybe that’s why all these politicians, sports stars, actors, and other famous individuals call it their current or former home.

Saul Bellow was a famous author who lived in Brookline. GLOBE

By Justine Hofherr

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Brookline was recently ranked the best suburban community in the country based on livability by neighborhood analyst Niche. Maybe that’s why all these politicians, sports stars, actors, and other famous individuals call it their current or former home.

Famous current and former residents of Brookline:

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