List of famous people from New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from New Jersey 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 New Jersey, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
List includes Fred Scheiwiller, Charles Samuel Joelson, more.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from New Jersey?" or "Which celebrities were born in New Jersey?" then this list is a great resource for you.Ali Larter
Age: 44Birthplace: Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America
Alison Elizabeth Larter (born February 28, 1976) is an American actress and model. She... moreMeryl Streep
Age: 71Birthplace: Summit, New Jersey, United States of America
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Often described as the... moreJohn Travolta
Age: 66Birthplace: Englewood, New Jersey, United States of America
John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an American actor, film producer, dancer, and... moreTara Reid
Age: 44Birthplace: Wyckoff, New Jersey, United States of America
Tara Donna Reid (born November 8, 1975) is an American actress. She played Vicky in the films... moreChristina Milian
Age: 39Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Christine Flores (born September 26, 1981), better known as Christina Milian (), is an... moreLaura Prepon
Age: 35Birthplace: Watchung, New Jersey, United States of America
Laura Helene Prepon hedonist (born March 7, 1980) is an American actress, director and author.... moreChelsea Handler
Age: 45Birthplace: Livingston, New Jersey, United States of America
Chelsea Joy Handler (born February 25, 1975) is an American comedian, actress, writer,... moreMichael Douglas
Age: 76Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Michael Kirk Douglas (born September 25, 1944) is an American actor and producer. He has... morePaul Rudd
Age: 51Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States of America
Paul Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and film producer. Rudd... moreDerek Jeter
Age: 46Birthplace: Pequannock, New Jersey
Derek Sanderson Jeter ( JEE-tər; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional... moreJoe Pesci
Age: 77Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States of America
Joseph Frank Pesci ( PESH-ee, Italian pronunciation: [ˈpeʃːi]; born February 9, 1943) is an... moreDanny DeVito
Age: 75Birthplace: Neptune City, New Jersey, United States of America
Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, director, producer,... moreMira Sorvino
Age: 53Birthplace: Tenafly, New Jersey, United States of America
Mira Katherine Sorvino (; born September 28, 1967) is an American actress. She won the Academy... moreLorne Michaels
Age: 75Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Lorne Michaels, (born Lorne David Lipowitz; November 17, 1944), is a Canadian-American... moreJoe Rogan
Age: 53Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States of America
Joseph James Rogan (born August 11, 1967) is an American stand-up comedian, mixed martial arts... moreKevin Smith
Age: 50Birthplace: Red Bank, New Jersey, United States of America
Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, comic... moreKevin Jonas
Age: 32Birthplace: Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
Paul Kevin Jonas II (born November 5, 1987) is an American musician, singer, songwriter,... moreBuzz Aldrin
Age: 90Birthplace: Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Buzz Aldrin (born January 20, 1930) is an American engineer and a former astronaut and fighter... moreZach Braff
Age: 45Birthplace: South Orange, New Jersey, United States of America
Zachary Israel Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an American actor, director, screenwriter and... morePaul Simon
Age: 78Birthplace: USA, Newark, New Jersey
Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter and actor.... moreBrian Williams
Age: 61Birthplace: Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States of America
Brian Douglas Williams (born May 5, 1959) is an American journalist at NBC News, currently... moreBud Abbott
Dec. at 79 (1895-1974)Birthplace: Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
William Alexander "Bud" Abbott (October 2, 1897 – April 24, 1974) was an American actor, best... moreChris Christie
Age: 58Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Christopher James Christie (born September 6, 1962) is an American politician, former federal... moreNathan Lane
Age: 64Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Nathan Lane (born Joseph Lane; February 3, 1956) is an American actor and writer. He has... moreCount Basie
Dec. at 80 (1904-1984)Birthplace: Red Bank, New Jersey, United States of America
William James "Count" Basie (; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist,... more
