List of famous movie actors & actresses who were born in New York, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Some of these celebrities weren't necessarily born in New York, as in some cases New York may only be their hometown and not necessarily their birthplace. If you're from New York then your city's claim to fame might be that the actors and actresses listed below are from there as well. There may be a lot of famous athletes, musicians and other famous people that were born in New York, but this list highlights only names of actors and actresses.
List features items like Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Lopez.
This list answers the questions, "Which actors are from New York?" and "Which famous actors were born in New York?"
1Chris Greene
Age: 37Films Acted In: Goodbye Solo
Birthplace: USA, New York, Mount Vernon
Nationality: United States of America
Children: Zoé Greene
Chris Greene is an actor, film producer and film director....2
Tom Brown
Dec. at 77 (1913-1990)Films Acted In: The Adventures of Smilin' Jack, In Old Chicago, Niagara Falls, Buck Privates Come Home, Judge Priest
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Children: Cathleen Brown, Chris Brown, Tuttle Brown
Thomas Edward Brown (January 6, 1913 – June 3, 1990) was an American child model, and later a... more3
50 Cent
Age: 44Films Acted In: Get Rich or Die Tryin', Morning Glory, Escape Plan, Righteous Kill, Odd Thomas
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 6'0"
Parents: Sabrina Jackson
Children: Marquise Jackson, Sire Jackson
Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American... more4
A. J. Benza
Age: 57Films Acted In: Rocky Balboa, P.S. Your Cat Is Dead!, Chump Change, Scriptfellas, Not Even the Trees
Birthplace: Bensonhurst, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Parents: Al Benza, Lillian Benza
Children: Rocco Benza, Roxy Benza
Alfred Joseph Benza is an American gossip columnist and television host.... more5
A. J. Weberman
Age: 74Films Acted In: Inside Bob Dylan's Jesus Years: Busy Being Born Again
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Alan Jules Weberman (born May 26, 1945), better known as A. J. Weberman, is an American... more- 6
Lelia Goldoni
Age: 83Films Acted In: Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Devil Inside, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Shadows, The Unseen
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Lelia Goldoni (born October 1, 1936) is an American actress who appeared in a number of motion... more - 7
A. R. Bernard
Age: 66Films Acted In: Gary Anglin and the Voices of CCC
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Alphonso R. Bernard, Sr. (born August 10, 1953) is the pastor of the Christian Cultural Center... more - 8A.R. Brook Lynn is a production designer and film producer... more
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Aaliyah
Dec. at 22 (1979-2001)Films Acted In: Romeo Must Die, Queen of the Damned
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'7"
Parents: Michael Haughton, Diane Haughton
Aaliyah Dana Haughton (; January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress,... more10
Steven Keats
Dec. at 49 (1945-1994)Films Acted In: Death Wish, The Friends of Eddie Coyle, Turk 182!, The Gambler, The Gumball Rally
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Children: Thatcher Keats, Shane Keats
Steven Keats (February 6, 1945 – May 8, 1994) was an American actor who appeared in such films... more- 11
Aaliyah Jolie
Age: 38Films Acted In: 13 Cum Hungry Cocksuckers 6
Birthplace: USA, New York, Syracuse
Nationality: United States of America
Aaliyah Jolie is an actress.... - 12
Aaron Banks
Age: 91Films Acted In: Karate Kiba, Fist of Fear, Touch of Death, Greenwich Village Story
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Aaron Banks (1928 – May 2, 2013) was a martial artist born in Bronx, New York. He brought... more 13
Tamara LaSeon Bass
Age: 37Films Acted In: Baby Boy
Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Tamara LaSeon Bass is a film producer and an actress.... more14
Aaron Copland
Dec. at 90 (1900-1990)Films Acted In: 145 W. 21
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Parents: Sarah Mittenthal Copland, Harris Morris Copland
Aaron Copland (; November 14, 1900 – December 2, 1990) was an American composer, composition... more15
Mary Louise Weller
Age: 73Films Acted In: National Lampoon's Animal House, Serpico, Forced Vengeance, Blood Tide, The Bell Jar
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Mary Louise Weller (born September 1, 1946) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known... more- 16
Aaron Lambert
Age: 29Films Acted In: Taking Woodstock
Birthplace: USA, Glens Falls, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Aaron Lambert is an actor.... 17
Michelle Borth
Age: 41Films Acted In: Easy Rider: The Ride Back, Wonderland, A Good Old Fashioned Orgy, Trespassers, Lucky You
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'6"
Michelle Borth (born August 19, 1978) is an American actress who has portrayed characters on... more18
Aaron Lustig
Age: 63Films Acted In: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Ghostbusters II, The Day After Tomorrow, Thank You for Smoking, Due Date
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 1.73
Children: Sam Lustig, Abby Lustig
Aaron Lustig (born September 17, 1956) is an American film and television actor. He was... more- 19
Aaron Refvem
Age: 22Films Acted In: Opposite Day, This Little Piggy, Lift, Black Sugar
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Aaron Refvem (born October 6, 1997, in New York City, New York) is an American actor. He took... more 20
Aaron Russo
Dec. at 64 (1943-2007)Films Acted In: America: Freedom to Fascism
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
Children: Max Russo, Sam Russo
Aaron Russo (February 14, 1943 – August 24, 2007) was an American entertainment businessman,... more21
Matt Malloy
Age: 52Films Acted In: As Good as It Gets, Election, Hitch, Role Models, Finding Forrester
Birthplace: USA, Hamilton, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Matt Malloy (born January 12, 1963) is an American actor and producer who has appeared... more- 22
Aaron Sadovsky
Age: 54Films Acted In: Fallen
Birthplace: USA, New York, Catskill Mountains
Nationality: United States of America
Aaron Sadovsky is a television producer, television Director and an actor.... 23
Aaron Saxon
Dec. at 69 (1916-1985)Films Acted In: Spartacus, The Raven, Lust for Life
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Aaron Saxon was a wrestler and an actor.... more24
Aaron Schwartz
Age: 38Films Acted In: The Mighty Ducks, Heavy Weights
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Aaron Schwartz may refer to: Aaron Schwartz (American actor) (born 1981), known for... more25
Aaron Sorkin
Age: 58Films Acted In: The Social Network, A Few Good Men, The American President
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Children: Roxy Sorkin
Aaron Benjamin Sorkin (born June 9, 1961) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and... more
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