Famous People From New York

Lamar Odom, Donald Trump, Charlie Sheen, 50 Cent & Mark Zuckerberg are some of the celebrities who hail from New York.

New York is one of the most highly populated states in the whole of the United States. The state is flocked by tourists from different parts of the world for its beautiful lakes, waterfalls and many other places of interest. During the recent past, several celebrities have put the state of New York on the global map and made its residents proud with their incredible accomplishments. Some of these famous people are role models and their success stories have been inspiring millions of people around the world. Famous politician and ‘Democrat’ leader Hillary Clinton, rappers Jay Z, 50 Cent and Sean Combs (popularly known as P. Diddy), singers Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj and Billy Joel are a few contemporary icons who belong to the state of New York. Hillary Clinton’s contribution to the American society as a political leader is quite well-known world over. Rappers like 50 Cent and Jay Z enjoy a demigod status across the world and many of their songs have been chartbusters. Here are the names of many other celebrities whom you didn’t know hailed from New York.
Sylvester StalloneSylvester Stallone
(Actor, Screenwriter, Film Director)

06 July 1946

New York, New York, U.S.

American

Cancer

Donald TrumpDonald Trump
(45th U.S. President)

14 June 1946

New York City, New York

American

Gemini

Barbara BushBarbara Bush
(Former First Lady of the U.S)

08 June 1925

17 April 2018

Flushing

American

Gemini

Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg
(Co-founder of Facebook, Computer Programmer)

14 May 1984

White Plains

American

Taurus

Tupac ShakurTupac Shakur

16 June 1971

13 September 1996

New York City, New York, U.S

American

Gemini

Michael JordanMichael Jordan
(Basketball player)

17 February 1963

Brooklyn

American

Aquarius

Timothée ChalametTimothée Chalamet
(Actor)

27 December 1995

Hell's Kitchen, New York City

American

Capricorn

Scarlett JohanssonScarlett Johansson
(Actress, Model, Singer)

22 November 1984

New York City

American

Scorpio

Tom CruiseTom Cruise
(Actor)

03 July 1962

Syracuse

American

Cancer

Saoirse RonanSaoirse Ronan
(Actress)

12 April 1994

The Bronx, New York City, New York

Irish

Aries

Alexandra DaddarioAlexandra Daddario
(Actress)

16 March 1986

New York City, New York, United States

American

Pisces

Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez
(Singer, Actress, Dancer & Fashion Designer)

24 July 1969

New York City

American

Leo

Rob GronkowskiRob Gronkowski
(American Football Player)

14 May 1989

Amherst, New York, United States

American

Taurus

The Notorious BThe Notorious B.I.G.
(Rapper)

21 May 1972

09 March 1997

Clinton Hill, New York City, New York, U.S.

American

Taurus

Jay-ZJay-Z
(Rapper)

04 December 1969

Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

American

Sagittarius

Al PacinoAl Pacino

25 April 1940

New York City, New York, U.S

American

Taurus

Lady GagaLady Gaga
(Singer-songwriter)

28 March 1986

New York City

American

Aries

Robert De NiroRobert De Niro
(Actor)

17 August 1943

New York City

American

Leo

Bebe RexhaBebe Rexha
(Singer)

30 August 1989

Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

American

Virgo

Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein
(Film Producer)

19 March 1952

Flushing, New York City

American

Pisces

Mike TysonMike Tyson
(Boxer)

30 June 1966

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S

American

Cancer

Angela BassettAngela Bassett
(Actress)

16 August 1958

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States

American

Leo

Mel GibsonMel Gibson
(Actor)

03 January 1956

Peekskill

American

Capricorn

Al CaponeAl Capone
(Gangster)

17 January 1899

25 January 1947

Brooklyn, New York, United States

American

Capricorn

Adam SandlerAdam Sandler
(Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter and Film Producer)

09 September 1966

Brooklyn

American

Virgo

Denzel WashingtonDenzel Washington
(American actor)

28 December 1954

Mount Vernon, New York, U.S

American

Capricorn

Alicia KeysAlicia Keys
(Singer-songwriter)

25 January 1981

Hell's Kitchen

American

Aquarius

Charlie SheenCharlie Sheen
(American actor)

03 September 1965

New York City

American

Virgo

Ronan FarrowRonan Farrow
(Journalist, Activist, Human Rights Lawyer)

19 December 1987

New York City

American

Sagittarius

Paris HiltonParis Hilton
(Socialite, Model, Reality Star)

17 February 1981

New York City

American

Aquarius

Mariah CareyMariah Carey

27 March 1970

Huntington

American

Aries

Bridget MoynahanBridget Moynahan
(Actress)

28 April 1971

Binghamton, New York, United States

American

Taurus

Lana Del ReyLana Del Rey
(Singer)

21 June 1985

New York City, New York, United States

American

Gemini

Kareem Abdul-JabbarKareem Abdul-Jabbar
(Basketball Player, Basketball Coach)

16 April 1947

New York City, New York

American

Aries

50 cent50 Cent
(Rapper, Composer, Businessperson, Record producer)

06 July 1975

New York City, USA

American

Cancer

Alec BaldwinAlec Baldwin
(Actor, Producer, Comedian)

03 April 1958

Amityville, New York, U.S.

American

Aries

Eddie MurphyEddie Murphy
(Actor)

03 April 1961

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

American

Aries

Christina AguileraChristina Aguilera
(American singer-songwriter)

18 December 1980

Staten Island, New York, U.S.

American

Sagittarius

Lin-Manuel MirandaLin-Manuel Miranda
(Composer)

16 January 1980

Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

American

Capricorn

Ansel ElgortAnsel Elgort
(Actor)

14 March 1994

Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

American

Pisces

David SchwimmerDavid Schwimmer
(Actor)

02 November 1966

Flushing, New York City, New York

American

Scorpio

Emma RobertsEmma Roberts
(Actress)

10 February 1991

Rhinebeck, New York, United States

American

Aquarius

Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand
(American singer-songwriter)

24 April 1942

Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

American

Taurus

Stanley TucciStanley Tucci
(Actor)

11 November 1960

Peekskill, New York, United States

American

Scorpio

Andy KaufmanAndy Kaufman
(Entertainer)

17 January 1949

16 May 1984

New York City

American

Capricorn

Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi Goldberg

13 November 1955

Manhattan

American

Scorpio

Donald Trump Jr.Donald Trump Jr.
(Son of Donald Trump)

31 December 1977

New York City, New York, United States

American

Capricorn

Judd ApatowJudd Apatow
(Comedian)

06 December 1967

Flushing, Queens, New York, U.S.

American

Sagittarius

Kirk DouglasKirk Douglas
(Actor)

09 December 1916

Amsterdam, New York, U.S.

American

Sagittarius

Hayden PanettiereHayden Panettiere
(Actress)

21 August 1989

New York, United States

American

Leo

Steven TylerSteven Tyler

26 March 1948

Yonkers, New York, U.S.

American

Aries

Susan SarandonSusan Sarandon

04 October 1946

Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City

American

Libra

Frank AbagnaleFrank Abagnale
(Impostor, Fraudster)

27 April 1948

New Rochelle

American

Taurus

Stanley KubrickStanley Kubrick
(Film Director)

26 July 1928

07 March 1999

Manhattan

American

Leo

Marisa TomeiMarisa Tomei
(Actress)

04 December 1964

Brooklyn, New York, U.S

American

Sagittarius

John GottiJohn Gotti
(Mobster & Mafia)

27 October 1940

10 June 2002

The Bronx, New York City, United States

American

Scorpio

Olivia WildeOlivia Wilde
(Actress, Model)

10 March 1984

New York City, New York, U.S.

American

Pisces

NasNas
(Rapper)

14 September 1973

rown Heights, New York City, New York, United States

American

Virgo

Henry HillHenry Hill
(Criminal)

11 June 1943

12 June 2012

New York City

American

Gemini

Keith RaniereKeith Raniere
(Founder of NXIVM)

26 August 1960

Brooklyn, New York City, New York

American

Virgo

Christopher ReeveChristopher Reeve
(Actor)

25 September 1952

10 October 2004

Mount Kisco, New York, United States

American

Libra

Matthew BroderickMatthew Broderick
(Actor)

21 March 1962

Manhattan

American

Aries

Jon FavreauJon Favreau
(Actor)

19 October 1966

Flushing, New York City, United States

American

Libra

Kate McKinnonKate McKinnon
(Comedian)

06 January 1984

Sea Cliff, New York, United States

American

Capricorn

Martin ScorseseMartin Scorsese
(Director, Producer)

17 November 1942

Queens, New York City, New York, United States

American

Scorpio

Hank AzariaHank Azaria
(Actor)

25 April 1964

Forest Hills, New York City, New York, United States

American

Taurus

Kerry WashingtonKerry Washington
(Actress)

31 January 1977

The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

American

Aquarius

Anderson CooperAnderson Cooper
(Journalist)

03 June 1967

New York City, New York, U.S

American

Gemini

Emilio EstevezEmilio Estevez
(Actor, Director, Screenwriter)

12 May 1962

Staten Island, New York, United States

American

Taurus

Billy JoelBilly Joel

09 May 1949

The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

American

Taurus

Mel BrooksMel Brooks
(American Film Director, Comedian, Actor & Producer)

28 June 1926

Brooklyn, New York, U. S.

American

Cancer

Alex RodriguezAlex Rodriguez
(Baseball Player)

27 July 1975

New York,

American

Leo

James MaslowJames Maslow
(Actor & Singer)

16 July 1990

New York City, New York, United States

American

Cancer

Sigourney WeaverSigourney Weaver
(Actress)

08 October 1949

New York City

American

Libra

Cyndi LauperCyndi Lauper
(Actress, Singer)

22 June 1953

New York City

American

Cancer

Chevy ChaseChevy Chase
(Comedian, Actor)

08 October 1943

New York City

American

Libra

Lucille BallLucille Ball
(Comedienne, Actress)

06 August 1911

26 April 1989

Jamestown

American

Leo

Viggo MortensenViggo Mortensen
(Actor)

20 October 1958

Manhattan, New York City

American

Libra

Mary J. BligeMary J. Blige
(Singer-songwriter)

11 January 1971

The Bronx, New York City, New York

American

Capricorn

Carole KingCarole King
(Composer)

09 February 1942

Manhattan, New York City, New York

American

Aquarius

Lea MicheleLea Michele
(Actress, Singer, Composer)

29 August 1986

The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

American

Virgo

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