Teaneck, New Jersey

1. Frank Chapman (1864)

Zoologist

American ornithologist who is thought of as one of the originators of the modern field guide for identifying wildlife. He authored books such as Bird Studies With a Camera as...

2. Johnny Copeland (1937)

American Blues Guitarist And Sin

Blues guitar player and singer who sang songs like "Please Let Me Know."

3. Rachel Antonoff (1981)

Fashion Designer

Founder of her self-titled fashion label that she launched in the spring of 2009. Her line has been displayed in Barneys New York, Steven Alan, Revolve, and boutiques across the...

4. Patricia McBride (1942)

Ballet Dancer

A principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, McBride was a muse to both George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. Her most well known dance roles include Swanilda in Coppelia,...

5. Linda Scott (1945)

Singer

Popular singer of the 1960s and 1970s who had the hit "I've Told Every Little Star."

6. Julianne Michelle (1984)

Actor

A NYC Indie Film Festival favorite, garnering two wins as Best Actress for roles in the films, Awakened and The House is Burning, the latter which also premiered at Cannes...

7. Lil Tracy (1995)

Rapper

Formerly known as Yung Bruh, he is a hip hop artist with popular songs such as "This Year" and "Checkmate," both produced by BigHeadOnTheBeat. He was a frequent collaborator of the late...

8. Bobby Steele (1956)

Punk Rock Guitarist

Best known as a founding member, guitarist, and songwriter for the New Jersey-based punk rock band The Undead, this musician also released one LP and three EPs with The Misfits....

9. Amanda Troya (2000)

Movie Actress

Landed her most notable role as a foster girl in the 2014 film version of Annie.

10. Damon Lindelof (1973)

American Film Producer And Write

Executive producer and writer for TV shows such as Crossing Jordan and Wasteland starring Sasha Alexander.

11. Amy Aquino (1957)

American Actor

Known best for her Screen Actors Guild Award-nominated role as Dr. Joanna Diamond in the CBS series Picket Fences and for her performance as Dr. Janet Coburn in the long-running...

12. Jimmy Gnecco (1973)

Rock Singer

He was previously a member of the rock band Ours and released his solo album, The Heart, in 2010.

13. Jess Harnell (1963)

Actor

Voice actor who portrayed the character Wakko Warner on the animated show Animaniacs. He voiced multiple characters in the 2015 Disney film Inside Out and also voiced the character Don...

14. Kevin Jonas (1987)

American Musician

Lead guitarist of the Jonas Brothers who appeared on an episode of Hannah Montana that broke cable records with 10.7 million viewers. 

15. Lauren Passarelli (1960)

American Musician

Songwriter and professor of guitar at Berklee College of Music known for her writing, teaching, and numerous musical projects, including the art rock band Two Tru. She is the author of Guitar...

16. Josh Sussman (1983)

American Actor

Plays the role of Jacob Ben Israel on the television series Glee alongside Chris Colfer. 

17. Lee Garlington (1953)

Actress

Portrayed Alana Waterman on the TV drama The West Wing with John Spencer.

18. David West (1980)

Actor

NBA forward who played his first eight seasons with the New Orleans Hornets before signing with the Indiana Pacers in 2011. He spent four years with the Pacers, then went on to play for...

19. Jim Finn (1976)

Player Of American Football

Fullback who played for the Indianapolis Colts and New York Giants from 2000 to 2007; became Mr. irrelevant after the Chicago Bears selected him with the very last pick in...

20. Dana Reeve (1961)

Actress Singer Activist

Wife of Superman actor Christopher Reeve who became an outspoken supporter of disability causes.

21. Lawrence Frank (1970)

American Basketball Coach

NBA coach with the Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, and Detroit Pistons.

22. Shemekia Copeland (1979)

American Electric Blues Singer

Blues singer who was born in Harlem and recorded the 1998 album Turn the Heat Up!

23. Lance Ball (1985)

Player Of American Football

Lance Ball is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He...

24. Mary Jane Russell (1926)

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Mary Jane Russell was a successful New York-based American photographic fashion model between 1948 and 1961. She often worked with Louise Dahl-Wolfe and Irving Penn and appeared on many covers...

25. Lynn Kohlman (1946)

American Photographer

Lynn Eleanor Kohlman was a fashion model photographer author and creative director at DKNY.

26. Jim McGovern (American politician) (1959)

U.s. Representative From Massach

James Patrick Jim McGovern is a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Born and raised...

27. Cathy Ann Bencivengo (1958)

United States District Judge

Cathy Ann Bencivengo is a United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

28. Clifford Nass (1958)

American Academic

Clifford Ivar Nass was a professor of communication at Stanford University co-creator of The Media Equation theory and a renowned authority on human-computer interaction. He was also known for his...

29. Sean Lissemore (1987)

American Football Defensive Tack

Sean Lissemore is an American football defensive end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 7th round of...

30. David Reed (soccer) (1988)

Professional Soccer Player

David Reed is an American soccer player who is currently without a club.

31. Jane Shelby Richardson (1941)

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32. George Chapline, Jr. (1942)

American Physicist

George Frederick Chapline Jr. is an American theoretical physicist based at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His most recent interests have mainly been in quantum information theory condensed matter...

33. Tripurari Swami (1949)

American Hare Krishna

Tripurari Swami also known as Swami B. V. Tripurari and Swami Tripurari is an author poet and guru. As a prominent master in the Gaudiya Vaishnava lineage he is one...

34. Eileen Malloy (1954)

American Diplomat

Eileen A. Malloy serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Canadian affairs in the United States Department of State. She served as the U. S. Ambassador...

35. Roger Birnbaum (Unknow)

American Film Producer

Roger Birnbaum is an American film producer who owns the company Spyglass Entertainment and was co-CEO and co-Chairman of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. His two greatest box office hits as producer have been...

36. Robert Hilferty (1959)

American Journalist

Robert Hilferty was a New York based journalist filmmaker and AIDS activist.

37. Peter Balakian (1951)

American Writer

Peter Balakian is an Armenian American poet writer and academic the Donald M. and Constance H. Rebar Professor of Humanities at Colgate University.

38. Doug Henwood (1952)

American Journalist

Doug Henwood is an American journalist who writes frequently about economic affairs. He publishes a newsletter Left Business Observer that analyzes economics and politics from a left-wing perspective co-owner and...

39. Nick Saviano (1956)

American Tennis Player

Nick Saviano is a former tennis player from the United States. Saviano won one singles title during his career as a pro. The left-hander reached his highest individual ranking on...

40. Steve Lonegan (1956)

American Politician

Steven Mark Steve Lonegan is an American businessman author and former Mayor of Bogota New Jersey from 1995 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party Lonegan was the State...

41. Beth Beglin (1957)

Field Hockey Player

Elizabeth Anne Beglin is a former field hockey player from the United States who was a member of the Women's National Team that won the bronze medal at the 1984...

42. Colleen Broomall (1983)

Actress

Colleen Broomall is an American actress and journalist. Colleen grew up in Norwood New Jersey and was cast to play the role of Meg Ryan's daughter on the soap opera...

43. Donna Christian-Christensen (1945)

American Politician

Donna Marie Christian-Christensen formerly Donna Christian-Green is the non-voting Delegate from the United States Virgin Islands to the United States House of Representatives.

44. Mike Sposa (1969)

Professional Golfer

Mike Sposa is an American professional golfer. Sposa was born in Teaneck New Jersey. He played college golf at the University of Tennessee where he was an All-American in 1990...

45. Robert A. Agresta (1983)

Politician

Robert Anthony Agresta is an investor businessman lawyer inventor and an American Republican Party politician. He is the founder and president of Agresta Acquisitions a private investment company and The...

46. Lawrence Sher (1970)

American Cinematographer

Lawrence Sher is an American cinematographer best known for comedy films such as Garden State The Hangover and The Dictator.

47. John Asimakopoulos (1970)

Sociologist

John Asimakopoulos born September 10 1970 is a professor of sociology at the City University of New York-Bronx. He says he is a Scholar-Activist and Organic Intellectual.

48. David West (basketball) (1980)

American Basketball Player

David Moorer West is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. After growing up in his birthplace of Teaneck New Jersey West...

49. Tim Pernetti (1970)

Director Of Athletics Rutgers Un

Tim Pernetti is the Chief Business Officer of the Major League Soccer expansion club New York City FC. His appointment was announced by the club on September 9 2013. According...

50. De'Adre Aziza (1977)

American Actor And Singer

De'Adre Danielle Aziza is an American actress and singer.

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