Famous People Born In New Rochelle

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Jay Leno
(Comedian, Writer and Host of the NBC Show ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’)
Jay Leno
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Birthdate: April 28, 1950
Sun Sign: Taurus
Emmy-winning stand-up comedian Jay Leno is best known for his shows The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Jay Leno Show, both on NBC. The Television Hall of Fame inductee is also an avid car collector and is associated with several charitable initiatives, such as the Love Ride.
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Matt Dillon
(Best Known for His Role in the Movie 'Crash')
Matt Dillon
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Birthdate: February 18, 1964
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Matt Dillon is an American actor whose performance in movies like My Bodyguard and Little Darlings established him as a teen idol during the early-1980s. In the early-1990s, he was regarded as one of the best young actors along with Sean Penn. In the 2000s, he shifted his attention towards direction and remains active as an actor and director.

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Bob Denver
(Actor)
Bob Denver
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Birthdate: January 9, 1935
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: September 2, 2005

Bob Denver was an American actor renowned for playing comedy roles in popular TV series, such as Gilligan's Island and The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. Bob Denver became a synonym for Gilligan, thanks to his wonderful portrayal of the comedic character. A humanitarian, Denver played Gilligan in 1992 to benefit the non-profit organization, Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Don McLean
(Singer-songwriter)
Don McLean
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 2, 1945
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Richard Roundtree
(Actor)
Richard Roundtree
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Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: July 9, 1942
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: October 24, 2023
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Gloria Borger
(Political Analyst & Journalist)
Gloria Borger
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Birthdate: September 22, 1952
Sun Sign: Virgo
Emmy-nominated journalist Gloria Borger serves as the CNN chief political analyst and is best known for appearing on The Situation Room. She has previously worked as a national political correspondent for CBS News and been part of the CBS shows 60 Minutes II and Face the Nation.
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Peter Scolari
(Actor)
Peter Scolari
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Birthdate: September 12, 1955
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Rob Morrow
(Actor)
Rob Morrow
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Birthdate: September 21, 1962
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Ray Rice
(American football player)
Ray Rice
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 22, 1987
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Penny Chenery
(Horse Breeder and Owner of the Legendary 1973 Triple Crown Champion Race Horse 'Secretariat')
Penny Chenery
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: January 27, 1922
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: September 16, 2017

Penny Chenery was introduced to the world of Thoroughbred racing world by her father, Christopher Chenery. Penny owned the famed Secretariat, the 1973 Triple Crown owner. She was also one of the rare few women at the Columbia Business School back in her time. She also inspired a Disney film.

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D-Von Dudley
(American Professional Wrestler)
D-Von Dudley
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 1, 1972
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Grethe Barrett Holby
(Opera Producer)
Grethe Barrett Holby
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Birthdate: April 26, 1948
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Irene Castle
(Dancer)
Irene Castle
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Listed In: Dancers
Birthdate: April 17, 1893
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: January 25, 1969
 14 
Dan DeCarlo
(Cartoonist)
Dan DeCarlo
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Birthdate: December 12, 1919
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 18, 2001
 15 
Robert E. Sherwood
(Playwright)
Robert E. Sherwood
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: April 4, 1896
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: November 14, 1955
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Frank Rosenblatt
(Former Psychologist notable in the field of artificial intelligence, known for Perceptron)
Frank Rosenblatt
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Birthdate: July 11, 1928
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: July 11, 1971
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Joan Tower
(Composer)
Joan Tower
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: September 6, 1938
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Lorenzo Semple Jr.
(Screenwriter)
Lorenzo Semple Jr.
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Birthdate: March 27, 1923
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: March 28, 2014
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George Oppen
(Poet)
George Oppen
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Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: April 24, 1908
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: July 7, 1984
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Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
(Poet)
Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: February 22, 1838
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: June 3, 1912
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Faith Baldwin
(Author)
Faith Baldwin
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: October 1, 1893
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: March 18, 1978
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Glenn Cowan
(American Table Tennis Player)
Glenn Cowan
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 25, 1952
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: April 6, 2004
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Columbus O'Donnell Iselin
(Oceanographer)
Columbus O'Donnell Iselin
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: September 25, 1904
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: January 5, 1971
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John Seeman
(Film director)
John Seeman
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Birthdate: January 13, 1943
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Brad Kane
(Actor, Singer, Screenwriter, Television actor)
Brad Kane
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Birthdate: September 29, 1973
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)