List of famous people from New York City, 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 York City, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from New York City 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 York City, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Buddy Hackett and Rosanna Arquette are a great starting point for your to rank your favorites on this list
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from New York City?" or "Which celebrities were born in New York City?" then this list is a great resource for you.Rita 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... moreSarah Hyland
Age: 29Birthplace: New York City, Manhattan, USA, New York
Sarah Jane Hyland (born November 24, 1990) is an American actress and singer. Born in... moreAmanda Peet
Age: 43Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Amanda Peet (born January 11, 1972) is an American actress. After studying at Columbia... moreLauren Bacall
Dec. at 90 (1924-2014)Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Lauren Bacall (, born Betty Joan Perske; September 16, 1924 – August 12, 2014) was an American... moreSean Hannity
Age: 58Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Sean Patrick Hannity (born December 30, 1961) is an American talk show host and conservative... moreAl Pacino
Age: 80Birthplace: East Harlem, New York City, New York, United States of America
Alfredo James Pacino (born April 25, 1940), known professionally as Al Pacino, is an American... moreBen Stiller
Age: 54Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, writer,... moreKeith Olbermann
Age: 61Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Keith Theodore Olbermann (; born January 27, 1959) is an American sports and political... moreJulia Louis-Dreyfus
Age: 59Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus Hall (; born January 13, 1961) is an American actress,... moreJulia Stiles
Age: 39Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Julia O'Hara Stiles (born March 28, 1981) is an American actress. Born and raised in New York... 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... moreSigourney Weaver
Age: 66Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver (; born October 8, 1949) is an American actress. Dubbed... 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... moreStacey Dash
Age: 53Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Stacey Lauretta Dash (born January 20, 1966 or 1967) is an American actress and former talk... moreLake Bell
Age: 36Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Lake Siegel Bell (born March 24, 1979) is an American actress, director, and screenwriter. She... moreChevy Chase
Age: 77Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York, Lower Manhattan
Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase (; born October 8, 1943) is an American comedian, actor and... moreMike Sorrentino
Age: 38Birthplace: West New Brighton, New York City, New York, United States of America
Michael Paul "The Situation" Sorrentino, is an American television personality. He appeared on... 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... moreRay Romano
Age: 62Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Raymond Albert Romano (born December 21, 1957) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and... moreDavid Duchovny
Age: 60Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
David William Duchovny (born August 7, 1960) is an American actor, writer, producer,... moreBethenny Frankel
Age: 49Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Bethenny Frankel (born November 4, 1970) is an American reality television personality,... moreTanya Roberts
Age: 64Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Victoria Leigh Blum (October 15, 1955 – January 4, 2021), known by the stage name Tanya... moreAngela Bassett
Age: 62Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress and activist known for her... moreGilbert Gottfried
Age: 60Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried (born February 28, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor 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,... more
