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.Lindsay Lohan
Age: 29Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Lindsay Dee Lohan (; born July 2, 1986) is an American actress, singer-songwriter,... moreAnne 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... moreCharlie Sheen
Age: 55Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Carlos Irwin Estévez (born September 3, 1965), known professionally as Charlie Sheen, is an... moreDonald Trump
Age: 74Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 45th... moreSienna Miller
Age: 38Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Sienna Rose Diana Miller (born 28 December 1981) is a British-American actress. Born in New... moreEmmy Rossum
Age: 29Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Emmanuelle Grey Rossum (born September 12, 1986) is an American actress, television director,... moreMichelle Trachtenberg
Age: 34Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (; born October 11, 1985) is a U.S. actress and model. She is... moreClaire Danes
Age: 36Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is an American actor. She is the recipient of... 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,... moreAlicia Keys
Age: 39Birthplace: Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York, United States of America
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an ... moreDiane Lane
Age: 55Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Diane Colleen Lane (born January 22, 1965) is an American actress. Born and raised in New York... moreBrooke Shields
Age: 55Birthplace: New York City, Manhattan, USA, New York
Brooke Christa Shields (born May 31, 1965) is an American actress and model. She was initially... moreLiv Tyler
Age: 43Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Liv Rundgren Tyler (born Liv Rundgren; July 1, 1977) is an American actress, producer and... moreJane Fonda
Age: 82Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Jane Seymour Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, political activist and... moreRosario Dawson
Age: 41Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Rosario Isabel Dawson (born May 9, 1979) is an American actress, producer, singer, comic book... moreEddie Murphy
Age: 59Birthplace: New York City, New York
Edward Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, comedian, and singer. Murphy... moreHoward Stern
Age: 66Birthplace: Jackson Heights, New York City, New York, United States of America
Howard Allan Stern is an American radio and television personality, producer, author, actor,... moreJon Stewart
Age: 57Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American comedian,... 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,... moreKerry Washington
Age: 43Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Kerry Marisa Washington (born January 31, 1977) is an American actress, producer, and... moreBill Maher
Age: 64Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
William Maher (; born January 20, 1956) is an American comedian, political commentator, and... moreMarisa Tomei
Age: 55Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Marisa Tomei (, Italian: [toˈmɛi]; born December 4, 1964) is an American actress. She is the... moreSylvester Stallone
Age: 74Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Sylvester Enzio Stallone (; born Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone, July 6, 1946) is an... moreWhoopi Goldberg
Age: 60Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (), is... more
