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,... more on WikipediaAnne Hathaway
Age: 37Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. One of the... more on WikipediaCharlie 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... more on WikipediaDonald Trump
Age: 69Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 45th... more on WikipediaSienna 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... more on WikipediaEmmy Rossum
Age: 29Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Emmanuelle Grey Rossum (born September 12, 1986) is an American actress, television director,... more on WikipediaMichelle Trachtenberg
Age: 34Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (; born October 11, 1985) is a U.S. actress and model. She is... more on WikipediaClaire Danes
Age: 36Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is an American actor. She is the recipient of... more on WikipediaJoan Rivers
Dec. at 81 (1933-2014)Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Joan Alexandra Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), known professionally as Joan... more on WikipediaAdam 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,... more on WikipediaAlicia 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 ... more on WikipediaDiane Lane
Age: 55Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Diane Colleen Lane (born January 22, 1965) is an American actress. Born and raised in New York... more on WikipediaBrooke Shields
Age: 55Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Brooke Christa Shields (born May 31, 1965) is an American actress and model. She was initially... more on WikipediaLiv 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... more on WikipediaJane 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... more on WikipediaRosario Dawson
Age: 36Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Rosario Isabel Dawson (born May 9, 1979) is an American actress, producer, singer, comic book... more on WikipediaEddie Murphy
Age: 59Birthplace: New York City, New York
Edward Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, comedian, and singer. Murphy... more on WikipediaHoward 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,... more on WikipediaJon 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,... more on WikipediaJerry 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,... more on WikipediaKerry 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... more on WikipediaBill 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... more on WikipediaMarisa Tomei
Age: 55Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Marisa Tomei (, Italian: [toˈmɛi]; born December 4, 1964) is an American actress. She is the... more on WikipediaSylvester 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... more on WikipediaWhoopi Goldberg
Age: 60Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (), is... more on Wikipedia
