Brooklyn, NY
1. Geraldine Valentino-Smith (1970)
Politician
Politician best known as the representative of district 23A in the Maryland House of Delegates. She was formerly a member of the Bowie City Council.
2. Khail Toi Bryant (1999)
Stage Actress
Actress who played the role of Gemma Brown in My B.F.F. and Zel in the short film Tonsure. She has also had memorable roles in 2007's The Perfect Holiday and...
3. Sara Molina (1996)
Instagram Star
Popular social media star and influencer who has gained a large following on her iamsaramolina Instagram account. She and rapper 6IX9INE had their daughter, Saraiyah, in October 2015.
4. Tom Kelly (1986)
Comedian
Standup comedian known for his work as a warmup comedian on The View, keeping crowds engaged prior to the start of the show and during breaks. He's also worked with...
5. Haylynn Cohen (1985)
Model
American-born model known primarily for her work with Victoria's Secret and her Vogue Paris cover.
6. Linda Sarsour (1980)
Activist
American political activist who is known for being the co-chair of the 2017 Women's March as well as the 2017 event Day Without a Woman, and the 2019 Women's March....
7. Michael Kenneth Williams (1966)
TV Actor
Dramatic actor best known for playing the shotgun-bearing street thug Omar Little on HBO's The Wire. He also played Chalky White on Boardwalk Empire and Bobby McCray in the mini-series When They See Us. He...
8. Dave Dreyer (1970)
Composer
Composed numerous songs, including Me and My Shadow and Honey Babe. He was the head of the RKO Radio music department.
9. Al Flosso (1970)
Magician
Vaudeville comedian who became known for his performances on programs like The Ed Sullivan Show.
10. SJ Perelman (1904)
Screenwriter
A renowned humorist and author, he wrote screenplays for the Marx brothers as well as short comedic pieces for The New Yorker. His more than thirty published books include Crazy...
11. Danny Kaye (1911)
Movie Actor
Actor, comedian, singer, and dancer who starred in White Christmas in 1954 and won the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1981. His best known movies include 1947's The Secret Life of Walter...
12. George O'Hanlon (1912)
Voice Actor
Voice and film actor who is widely recognized for having brought Hanna-Barbera's classic character George Jetson to life. He provided the voice for the character during The Jetsons original run in the 1960's as...
13. Will Eisner (1917)
Cartoonist
American-born cartoonist and Entertainment legend that established the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
14. Rocky Graziano (1919)
Boxer
Legendary boxer and member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He compiled a career record of 67-10-6.
15. Greg Serano (1972)
TV Actor
Well known for his portrayal of Pablo Betart in the series Wildfire from 2005 to 2008, Serano would go on to secure TV roles in Scoundrels and Power. He would be...
16. Debbie Millman (1962)
Podcast Host
Famous as the host of the popular graphic design-centric podcast Design Matters. She has seen it named one of iTunes' best podcasts in 2015, and earned a Cooper Hewitt National...
17. Mike McGill (1964)
Skateboarder
Professional skateboarder best known as the inventor of the McTwist, an inverted 540 degree mute grab aerial. He is also well known as a member of Powell Peralta's Bones Brigade....
18. Christie Desir (1989)
Model
Fashion model and former beauty pageant contestant who rose to fame after being crowned Miss Haiti in 2014. This achievement allowed her to go on to compete in that year's...
19. Olivia Luccardi (1970)
Movie Actress
Film and television star who first became known for playing Yara in the horror film It Follows. She would then go on to play recurring roles in Orange Is the New Black and The...
20. Kennedy Hart (1995)
TikTok Star
Short form content creator on TikTok who is known for posting original music, comedic skits and inspirational videos. His relatable personality has helped him build a fan base of more...
21. Paul Sylbert (1970)
Director
Director and set designer who won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction for the film Heaven Can Wait.
22. George H. Ross (1928)
Entrepreneur
Lawyer, Executive Vice President, and Senior Counsel of the Trump Organization.
23. AZ (1972)
Rapper
Brooklyn-born rapper best known for his collaborations with Nas. His verse on Nas' seminal debut album, Illmatic, was the only guest verse on the album and has since become legendary.
24. Nancy Valen (1965)
TV Actress
Actress who played Samantha Thomas in twenty-three episodes of Baywatch. She also guest-starred on Saved by the Bell, Hull High, CSI, Miami Vice, and Friends.
25. Marilyn Bergman (1928)
Songwriter
In 1983, she became the first songwriter to have written three of the five songs nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.
26. G Gordon Liddy (1930)
Radio Host
Watergate conspirator during Nixon's presidency who later became a radio talk show gadfly.
27. Paul Davidson (1930)
Economist
Macroeconomist who became famous as the head spokesman of the American Post Keynesian school of economics and appeared in televised debates on international currency systems.
28. Ben Cohen (1951)
Entrepreneur
American entrepreneur, activist, philanthropist, and co-founder of ice cream company Ben and Jerry's with Jerry Greenfield.
29. Joanne Greenberg (1970)
Autobiographer
American author best known for the semi-autobiographical novel I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, which she wrote under the pen name Hannah Green.
30. Woody Allen (1935)
Director
Iconic writer and director known for his unique blend of comedy and style. His most celebrated films include Annie Hall, Manhattan, Hannah and Her Sisters, Deconstructing Harry, and Midnight in Paris.
31. Heavy Minds (1991)
Photographer
Photographer and urban explorer known for his vertigo inducing photos of New York City. He would scale the top of bridges and skyscrapers for photos and tragically fell to his...
32. Connie Stevens (1938)
TV Actress
Actress and singer who played Cricket Blake on Hawaiian Eye and appeared in Fantasy Island.
33. Gia Canning (2002)
TikTok Star
Comedy, fashion, and beauty content creator known for sharing short form videos on her giacanning TikTok account, which has amassed over 1.2 million fans. Her comedic videos frequently poke fun...
34. Henry Richardson (2002)
Magician
Magician who immediately impressed the judges when auditioning for season 12 of America's Got Talent in 2017.
35. Robert Costanzo (1942)
Voice Actor
Actor who played Harry in Total Recall and provided voices for animated shows such as The Fairly Odd Parents and As Told by Ginger. His other voice acting credits include...
36. Akeem Smith (1984)
TV Actor
Television, film, and stage actor best known for his roles in the BET show Beauty and the Baller and the horror film Vile.
37. Michael Lang (1944)
Music Producer
Known best as a creator and producer of the Woodstock Music and Art Festival, Lang also founded a music label called Just Sunshine Records and produced numerous music events and...
38. Monica Keena (1979)
TV Actress
Actress who played Abby Morgan on the television series Dawson's Creek and appeared in the 2003 film Freddy vs. Jason.
39. Sprout Your Mind (1970)
Blogger
Blogger who founded the website Sprout Your Mind and blog OGNayhomie. She considers Sprout Your Mind to be a movement dedicated to mental health and creativity, selling colorful merchandise emblazoned...
40. Esteban Martinez (1993)
Rapper
Recording under the stage name Creative Gold, he is a rapper and songwriter who first garnered recognition for his Dirty Jordans mixtape released June 25th, 2013.
41. Christina Offley (1993)
TV Actress
Television actress who is best known for her recurring role on the Netflix original series Atypical. She is also a singer, writer, and director for a multitude of stage productions....
42. Robert Welkner (1971)
YouTube Star
American video game lover who has a built a fan base online through his YouTube channel, CoinOpTV. On his channel, he uploads reviews, unboxings and vlogs as well as the...
43. Eric Kaplan (1971)
Screenwriter
Known for his work on such popular series as The Big Bang Theory and Malcolm in the Middle, this television producer and writer also worked as a story editor for...
44. Ricky Jay (1948)
TV Actor
Actor and magician known for playing Eddie Sawyer on the drama Deadwood. He also appeared in the 1999 film Magnolia and Tomorrow Never Dies.
45. Nathaniel (1970)
R&B Singer
American R&B singer and songwriter who became known for a series of hit tracks like "Stickup Kid," "My Lady" and "Untouchable." He has collaborated musically with French Montana, DJ Khaled and Wiz Khalifa.
46. John Guzzone (1970)
Reality Star
Rose to fame appearing on the Oxygen reality series Brooklyn 11223, a show documenting the lives of 20-something Italian-Americans in New York.
47. Stanley Greene (1949)
Photographer
American photojournalist and photographer who is known for his coverage of the conflict in Chechnya in 1994 which was compiled into the book Open Wound. He is also known for...
48. Lil Cease (1977)
Rapper
Born James Lloyd and known to his fans as Lil' Cease, this New York rapper rose to fame as a member of Junior M.A.F.I.A. and scored a major hit with...
49. Inaya Day (1977)
Pop Singer
American singer and songwriter who has gained fame for her vocal work on a number of successful House music tracks. She has also appeared on tracks by major pop, R&B...
50. Shyheim (1978)
Rapper
American rapper and actor who has been known for his affiliation with the Wu-Tang Clan. His album AKA the Rugged Child peaked at #7 on the US Billboard R&B Chart.