List of famous people from New York, 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, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from New York 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, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
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If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from New York?" or "Which celebrities were born in New York?" 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,... moreHayden Panettiere
Age: 26Birthplace: Palisades, New York, USA
Hayden Lesley Panettiere (; born August 21, 1989) is an American actress, model, and singer.... moreAnne Hathaway
Age: 37Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
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: 69Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 45th... moreJennifer Connelly
Age: 49Birthplace: Cairo, New York, United States of America
Jennifer Lynn Connelly (born December 12, 1970) is an American actress who began her career as... moreMel Gibson
Age: 64Birthplace: Peekskill, New York, United States of America
Mel Colmcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is... 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: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Emmanuelle Grey Rossum (born September 12, 1986) is an American actress, television director,... moreMichelle 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... moreClaire 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... moreJoan 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... 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, New York, United States of America
Diane Colleen Lane (born January 22, 1965) is an American actress. Born and raised in New York... moreBrooke 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... 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... moreEmma Roberts
Age: 29Birthplace: Rhinebeck, New York City, USA, New York
Emma Rose Roberts (born February 10, 1991) is an American actress and singer. After making her... moreRosario 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... 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,... moreRosie O'Donnell
Age: 58Birthplace: Commack, New York, United States of America
Roseann O'Donnell (born March 21, 1962) is an American comedian, actress, author, and... 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,... moreKate Mara
Age: 37Birthplace: Bedford, New York, United States of America
Kate Rooney Mara ( MAIR-ə; born February 27, 1983) is an American actress and fashion model.... more
