List of famous people from Brooklyn, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Brooklyn, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Brooklyn you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Brooklyn, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
This list contains people like Leonard Rosenman and Arthur Piantadosi.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Brooklyn?" or "Which celebrities were born in Brooklyn?" then this list is a great resource for you.Anne Hathaway
Age: 37Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. One of the... moreJoan Rivers
Dec. at 81 (1933-2014)Birthplace: New York City, New York
Joan Alexandra Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), known professionally as Joan... moreAdam Sandler
Age: 54Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter,... moreEddie Murphy
Age: 59Birthplace: New York City, New York
Edward Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, comedian, and singer. Murphy... moreJerry Seinfeld
Age: 66Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Jerome Allen Seinfeld ( SYNE-feld; born April 29, 1954) is an American stand-up comedian,... moreRita Hayworth
Dec. at 69 (1918-1987)Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino; October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987) was an American... moreMickey Rooney
Dec. at 94 (1920-2014)Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Mickey Rooney (born Joseph Yule Jr.; September 23, 1920 – April 6, 2014) was an American... moreLil' Kim
Age: 46Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Kimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974 or 1975), known professionally as Lil' Kim, is an... moreLarry David
Age: 73Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Lawrence Gene David (born July 2, 1947) is an American comedian, writer, actor, director, and... moreLarry King
Age: 86Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Larry King (November 19, 1933 – January 23, 2021) was an American television and radio host,... moreNia Long
Age: 45Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nia Talita Long (born October 30, 1970) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in... moreJennifer Esposito
Age: 47Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Jennifer Esposito (born April 11, 1973) is an American actress and author. She is known for... moreTony Danza
Age: 69Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Tony Danza (born April 21, 1951) is an American actor, comedian, singer, television... moreLena Horne
Age: Died at 93 (1917-2010)Birthplace: Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York City, New York, USA
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was an American singer, dancer, actress,... moreScott Baio
Age: 60Birthplace: Bensonhurst, New York City, New York, USA
Scott Vincent James Baio (; born September 22, 1960 or 1961 (sources differ)) is an American... moreDom DeLuise
Dec. at 76 (1933-2009)Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Dominick DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor, voice actor, comedian,... moreHarvey Keitel
Age: 81Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Harvey Keitel ( ky-TEL; born May 13, 1939) is an American actor and producer. He has starred... moreBuddy Hackett
Age: Died at 79 (1924-2003)Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Buddy Hackett (born Leonard Hacker; August 31, 1924 – June 30, 2003) was an American comedian... moreJudy Sheindlin
Age: 77Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Judith Susan Sheindlin (née Blum; October 21, 1942), known professionally as Judge Judy, is an... moreSteve Guttenberg
Age: 62Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Steven Robert Guttenberg (born August 24, 1958) is an American actor, author, businessman,... moreDavid Geffen
Age: 77Birthplace: New York City, New York
David Lawrence Geffen (born February 21, 1943) is an American business magnate, producer, film... moreDavid Blaine
Age: 47Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
David Blaine White (born April 4, 1973) is an American illusionist, endurance artist and... moreJohn Turturro
Age: 58Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
John Michael Turturro (born February 28, 1957) is an American character actor, writer and... moreCarmelo Anthony
Age: 36Birthplace: Red Hook, New York City, New York, United States of America
Carmelo Kyam Anthony (born May 29, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who is... moreBarbara Stanwyck
Dec. at 83 (1907-1990)Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Barbara Stanwyck (born Ruby Catherine Stevens; July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) was an... more
