List of famous people from Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Buffalo 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 Buffalo, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
This list is made up of a variety of people, including Lee Wheeler and Harl Vincent.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Buffalo?" or "Which celebrities were born in Buffalo?" then this list is a great resource for you.Jessica White
Age: 36Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Jessica White (born June 21, 1984) is an American fashion model, actress and television... more on WikipediaVincent Gallo
Age: 54Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
Vincent Gallo (; born April 11, 1961) is an American actor, director, model, musician, painter... more on WikipediaLex Luger
Age: 62Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Lawrence Wendell Pfohl (born June 2, 1958) better known by the ring name Lex Luger, is an... more on WikipediaWendie Malick
Age: 69Birthplace: USA, Buffalo, New York
Wendie Malick (born December 13, 1950) is an American actress and former fashion model, known... more on WikipediaChristine Baranski
Age: 68Birthplace: USA, Buffalo, New York
Christine Jane Baranski (born May 2, 1952) is an American actress, singer, and producer. She... more on WikipediaJeffrey Jones
Age: 74Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
Jeffrey Duncan Jones (born September 28, 1946) is an American character actor best known for... more on WikipediaEdward Gibson
Age: 83Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Edward George Gibson (born November 8, 1936) is a former NASA astronaut, pilot, engineer, and... more on WikipediaDick Beyer
Age: 90Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
Richard John Beyer (July 11, 1930 – March 7, 2019) was an American professional wrestler who... more on WikipediaChaim Potok
Dec. at 73 (1929-2002)Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Chaim Potok (February 17, 1929 – July 23, 2002) was an American author and rabbi. His first... more on WikipediaH. Bruce Humberstone
Dec. at 83 (1901-1984)Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States of America
H. Bruce "Lucky" Humberstone (November 18, 1901 – October 11, 1984) was a movie actor (as a... more on WikipediaChristopher Bram
Age: 68Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Christopher Bram (born 1952) is an American author. Bram grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia... more on WikipediaAmanda Blake
Dec. at 60 (1929-1989)Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Amanda Blake (February 20, 1929 – August 16, 1989) was an American actress best known for the... more on WikipediaLawrence Block
Age: 82Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
Lawrence Block (born June 24, 1938) is an American crime writer best known for two... more on WikipediaSorrell Booke
Dec. at 64 (1930-1994)Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Sorrell Booke (January 4, 1930 – February 11, 1994) was an American actor who performed on... more on WikipediaJohn J. McNeill
Age: 95Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
John J. McNeill (1924 or 1925 – September 22, 2015) was an American Roman Catholic priest,... more on WikipediaEdith M. Flanigen
Age: 91Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Edith Marie Flanigen (born January 28, 1929) is a noted American chemist, known for her work... more on WikipediaCarl Paladino
Age: 74Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Carl Pasquale Paladino (born August 24, 1946) is an American businessman and political... more on WikipediaCliff Robinson
Age: 53Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Clifford Ralph Robinson (born December 16, 1966) is an American retired professional... more on WikipediaA. R. Gurney
Age: 89Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Albert Ramsdell Gurney Jr. (November 1, 1930 – June 13, 2017) (sometimes credited as Pete... more on WikipediaIrene Rich
Dec. at 97 (1891-1988)Birthplace: USA, Buffalo, New York
Irene Rich (born Irene Frances Luther; October 13, 1891 – April 22, 1988) was an American... more on WikipediaKate Clinton
Age: 72Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Kate Clinton (born November 9, 1947) is an American comedian specializing in political... more on Wikipedia
Bill Duzen
Dec. at 74 (1870-1944)Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
William George "Bill" Duzen (February 21, 1870 – March 11, 1944), was a Major League Baseball... more on WikipediaGeri Jewell
Age: 64Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
Geraldine Ann "Geri" Jewell (born September 13, 1956) is an American actress and stand-up... more on WikipediaBeverly Eckert
Dec. at 58 (1951-2009)Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Beverly Eckert (May 29, 1951 – February 12, 2009) was an activist and advocate for the... more on Wikipedia
