The Bronx, NY
1. Drag-On (1980)
Rapper
Rapper best known as an original member of the Ruff Ryders Entertainment imprint, where he released his debut album, Opposite of H2O. His second album Hell and Back did not...
2. Mae Questel (1908)
Voice Actress
Best remembered for voicing the animated characters of Betty Boop and Olive Oyl.
3. Ella Rodriguez (1999)
Instagram Star
Social media influencer and entrepreneur also known as Ella Bandz. She has earned more than 2.3 million followers on her slaybyella_ Instagram account. She has posted many outfit and lingerie...
4. Floria V. Lasky (1923)
Lawyer
Lawyer for the Broadway stars who represented everyone from Tennessee Williams to Gypsy Rose.
5. Constance Ford (1923)
Soap Opera Actress
Best remembered for her long-running role as Ada Hobson on "Another World."
6. Jim Jones (1976)
Rapper
Bronx-based rapper who released the #1 single "We Fly High" in 2006. He is one of the CEO's of Diplomat Records and his fifth studio album, Capo, was released in...
7. Xavier Rodriguez (2000)
TikTok Star
TikTok creator who gained popularity by sharing comedic content and dance and modeling videos with his 750,000 followers. He often posts videos in response to fan comments and frequently takes their...
8. Cuba Gooding Sr. (1944)
R&B Singer
R&B singer known for his time with The Main Ingredient, which is known for the songs "Everybody Plays the Fool," "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely," and "Happiness is Just...
9. Demarjay Smith (2006)
YouTube Star
Kid trainer dubbed the "Jamaican Trainer" after a video of him encouraging his neighbors to be fit and healthy went viral at the age of 8. His video has received...
10. Jerry Vale (1930)
Rock Singer
Adult contemporary artist in the 1950s, '60s and '70s who sang the #1 1964 single "Have You Looked into Your Heart."
11. Mel Rose (1991)
YouTube Star
YouTube vlogger and food blogger who is known for her eponymous channel. She has gained popularity for her frequent vlog testimonials, which often concern makeup, food, and her personal life,...
12. Sister Souljah (1964)
Novelist
Born Lisa Williamson, her wide-ranging career has seen her as a recording artist, music executive, novelist, film producer and activist. Her remarks about race during the 1992 presidential campaign that...
13. Adam Silvera (1990)
Young Adult Author
YA author who rocketed to fame after his debut novel, More Happy Than Not, became a New York Times bestseller. He would go on to release the followup novel History...
14. James Caan (1940)
Movie Actor
Actor best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather. His other notable film credits include El Dorado, Elf, Misery, and Kiss Me Goodbye.
15. Fred Travalena (1942)
Game Show Host
An American entertainer who is known for hosting the game show Anything for Money, and for his impersonations.
16. Shaniece Hairston (1993)
Model
Wilhelmina model as well as reality television personality who stars on the OWN TV series Livin' Lozada.
17. Ella Ivy (1993)
YouTube Star
YouTube gamer and entertainer who became widely known for her Gia Katya channel. She has gained popularity there for her original gaming Let's Plays and parodies with celebrity impressions, including...
18. Marilyn Singer (1948)
Poet
A prolific American poet and author of young adult fiction, she is known for works such as A Full Moon is Rising and A Strange Place to Call Home. Her...
19. Tommy Mottola (1948)
Business Executive
CEO of Sony Music for 15 years. He was also the co-owner of Casablanca Records.
20. Chris Galya (1987)
TV Actor
Actor who had his breakout role as Tony Chiccolini on the Disney Channel series Jessie. He also portrayed Hunter Lee on the series Acting Dead.
21. Christopher Reid (1964)
Rapper
The "Kid" of Kid 'N Play, the late '80's hip hop group whose 1990 album, Funhouse, reached the #58 position on the Billboard 200 and went Gold two years later....
22. Linda Lovelace (1970)
unknow
Star of the classic adult film Deep Throat who briefly brought the genre close to mainstream popularity.
23. Diego Leon (1986)
Blogger
Style blogger who writes about the latest trends in menswear, grooming and food on his personal blog, Dandy in the Bronx. He is also a popular Instagrammer who shares his...
24. Kyndra Sanchez (2006)
Movie Actress
Film and television actress who is widely recognized for her performance as Yoli Greenberg in the 2021 film Finding Ohana. She also starred on the series Butterbean's Café.
25. Eric Himpton Holder Jr. (1951)
Politician
The 82nd Attorney General of the United States, the first African-American to hold that position. In 2011 he notably declared that the Department of Justice would no longer defend cases...
26. Joseph Perrino (1982)
TV Actor
Actor who has gained widespread notoriety for his role as Vincent Ragni on the Starz TV drama Power. He has also had a number of other prominent TV and film roles, including...
27. Wifisfuneral (1997)
Rapper
Rapper known as Wifisfuneral who went viral after the release of his mixtape Black Heart Revenge, which landed in the top 100 on the iTunes hip-hop charts. He has garnered...
28. Tyshawn Jones (1997)
Skateboarder
Sponsored skater with Supreme and Adidas who was featured in the full-length skate film Away Days, and the 2014 video Cherry. He appeared in the latter release with Dylan Rieder,...
29. Curtis Jackson II (1995)
R&B Singer
Singer known for his stage name and solo project, Capella Grey. He is known for his R&B and rapping songs and collaborations. In August 2021, he released his breakthrough single,...
30. Michael Harney (1956)
TV Actor
Actor who has graced the stages of many popular television series, he has grown to be particularly well known for playing Sam Healy in the hit Netflix series Orange Is the...
31. Jalen Lecque (2000)
Basketball Player
American basketball player who gained fame as a high school phenom. He was ranked within the top ten of the best players in his class, and received a total of...
32. Kevin-Michael Richardson (1964)
Voice Actor
The voice of Cleveland Brown, Jr. on The Cleveland Show. He also voiced Captain Gantu on Lilo & Stitch and he provides voices for a number of characters on the Cartoon Network series Uncle...
33. Jordan Belfort (1962)
Self-Help Author
American motivational speaker and stockbroker who was convicted of fraud related to stock market manipulation and spent 22 months in prison.
34. SavinTheBees (1988)
Twitch Star
Social star and gamer popular across such platforms as Twitch, YouTube and Instagram. He first found a following with his Bardock Obama Facebook page, where he posts meme-focused comedy content.
35. Joy Bryant (1974)
TV Actress
Best known for playing Jasmine Trussell on NBC's series Parenthood, she has also made appearances in the films Antwone Fisher, The Skeleton Key, and Get Rich or Die Tryin'.
36. Iran Barkley (1960)
Boxer
'The Blade' was a world champion in three middleweight divisions.
37. Christopher Williams (1967)
R&B Singer
American R&B singer who released the #1 hits "I'm Dreamin'" and "Every Little Thing U Do."
38. Arman Hossain (2003)
YouTube Star
Gamer and vlogger popular on YouTube where he is known by his self-titled channel. He has gone viral with videos called "I asked out my crush and this happened..." and...
39. Desus Nice (1970)
Comedian
Comedian whose best known as co-host of Viceland's Desus & Mero alongside comedian The Kid Mero. They're also known for their podcast Bodega Boys.
40. Francis Capra (1983)
Movie Actor
He portrayed Eli "Weevil" Navarro on Veronica Mars with Kristen Bell. His film credits include 2006's Crank and 1995's Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home.
41. Tish Hyman (1983)
Rapper
Rapper and songwriter best known for her singles "Subway Art" and "Home For Christmas." She also wrote songs for many artists, including Alicia Keys, Kanye West, and Ty Dolla Sign....
42. Damaine Radcliff (1983)
Movie Actor
Actor known for his roles as Willie Cager in Glory Road and Mac Carter in Step Up. He also appeared on an episode of Law & Order: Trial By Jury.
43. Little Louie Vega (1965)
DJ
Puerto Rican DJ best known as one half of the Masters At Work production duo. He is known as a prolific remixer, having remixed tracks by high-profile artists like Bjork...
44. Funkmaster Flex (1967)
DJ
New York-based DJ, hip hop artist, and music producer who is perhaps most well known for his association with New York City's Hot 97 radio station. He also created the...
45. Mysonne (1979)
Rapper
Rapper who became known as a major force in battle rapping and mixtape culture in the late 90's and early 2000's. He has ghostwritten for a number of big name...
46. Big Pun (1971)
Rapper
Legendary Puerto-Rican American rapper and actor who is considered one of the greatest MCs of all time. His debut solo album, Capital Punishment, reached the #5 position on the Billboard...
47. Eli Mack (1999)
YouTube Star
YouTube personality and content creator who is recognized for publishing gaming, IRL, prank, and challenge videos on his Eli Mack channel. He has gone on to garner more than 440,000 subscribers.
48. JaRulian (1992)
TikTok Star
Popular content creator who is best recognized for the skateboarding videos he posts to his juliancummings_ TikTok account. His tutorial and comedy videos have earned him over 500,000 followers on the social...
49. Tanya Wright (1981)
TV Actress
American television actress who is widely recognized for her portrayal of Phyllis Brooks on the ABC sitcom Buddies. She also made appearances on FOX's 24 and the procedural drama NYPD Blue.
50. Marc Thompson (1975)
Voice Actor
Voice actor most famous for his narration in various Star Wars audiobooks, including Dark Force Rising and Heir to the Empire. He also voiced characters like Anthony DeMartino and Kevin...