List of famous people from Queens, 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 Queens, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Queens 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 Queens, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
Examples of people on this list include Terrence J and Whitehead Hicks.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Queens?" or "Which celebrities were born in Queens?" then this list is a great resource for you.Donald 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... 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,... moreCarol Alt
Age: 59Birthplace: Flushing, New York City, New York, United States of America
Carol Ann Alt (born December 1, 1960) is an American model and actress.... 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... moreDina Meyer
Age: 51Birthplace: Forest Hills, New York City, New York, United States of America
Dina Meyer (born December 22, 1968) is an American film and television actress. She began her... moreBarbara Bach
Age: 73Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Barbara Bach, Lady Starkey (born August 27, 1947) is an American actress and model, best known... moreFran Drescher
Age: 63Birthplace: Kew Gardens, New York City, New York, United States of America
Francine Joy Drescher (born September 30, 1957) is an American actress, comedian, writer and... moreBernard Madoff
Age: 82Birthplace: New York City, New York
Bernard Lawrence Madoff (; born April 29, 1938) is an American former market maker,... moreRussell Simmons
Age: 63Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, record executive,... moreAlison Arngrim
Age: 58Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Alison Margaret Arngrim (born January 08, 1963) is a Canadian-American actress and author.... moreHank Azaria
Age: 56Birthplace: Forest Hills, New York City, New York, United States of America
Henry Albert Azaria ( ə-ZAIR-ee-ə; born April 25, 1964) is an American actor, voice actor,... moreTony Bennett
Age: 94Birthplace: Astoria, New York City, New York, United States of America
Anthony Dominick Benedetto (born August 3, 1926), known professionally as Tony Bennett, is an... moreEthel Merman
Dec. at 76 (1908-1984)Birthplace: Astoria, New York City, New York, United States of America
Ethel Merman (born Ethel Agnes Zimmermann, January 16, 1908 – February 15, 1984) was an... moreAl Roker
Age: 66Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. (born August 20, 1954) is an American weather forecaster, journalist,... moreJulie Chen
Age: 50Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Julie Suzanne Chen Moonves (born January 6, 1970) is an American television personality, news... moreJon Favreau
Age: 53Birthplace: Flushing, New York City, New York, United States of America
Jonathan Favreau (; born October 19, 1966) is an American actor, director, producer, and... morePatty Duke
Age: 73Birthplace: Elmhurst, New York City, New York, United States of America
Anna Marie "Patty" Duke (December 14, 1946 – March 29, 2016) was an American actress,... moreAndrew Cuomo
Age: 62Birthplace: New York City, Area code 917, Contiguous United States, New York, United States of America
Andrew Mark Cuomo (; born December 6, 1957) is an American politician, author, and lawyer... moreJohn Paulson
Age: 64Birthplace: New York City, New York
John Alfred Paulson (born December 14, 1955) is an American investor, hedge fund manager and... moreLamar Odom
Age: 40Birthplace: South Jamaica, New York City, New York, United States of America
Lamar Joseph Odom (born November 6, 1979) is an American professional basketball player. As a... moreArt Garfunkel
Age: 78Birthplace: Forest Hills, New York City, New York, United States of America
Arthur Ira Garfunkel (born November 5, 1941) is an American singer, poet, and actor. He is... moreWaka Flocka Flame
Age: 34Birthplace: South Jamaica, New York City, New York
Juaquin James Malphurs (born May 31, 1986), better known as Waka Flocka Flame, is an American... moreElizabeth Perkins
Age: 59Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Elizabeth Ann Perkins (born November 18, 1960) is an American actress. Her film roles have... moreIdina Menzel
Age: 49Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Idina Kim Menzel (born May 30, 1971) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. Menzel... moreRichard Rodgers
Dec. at 77 (1902-1979)Birthplace: Arverne, New York City, New York, United States of America
Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American composer of music,... more
