Hoboken, New Jersey

1. Pia Zadora (1954)

Actress Singer

Golden Globe Award-winning actress who starred in Butterfly and was subsequently scorned by critics and the Hollywood elite. She also appeared in Hairspray and Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final...

2. Dorothy Gibson (1889)

Silent Film Actress Singer Model

After becoming famous as a survivor of the 1912 Titanic disaster, Gibson starred in a silent film based on the event and titled Saved From the Titanic. During her one-year-long...

3. Alfred Kinsey (1894)

American Scientist

World-renowned sex researcher who founded the Institute for Sex Research at Indiana University in 1947 and compiled statistical research on his subjects' intimate behavior. His books, Sexual Behavior in the...

4. Frank Sinatra (1915)

Singer Actor

Swing-era singing icon who won eleven Grammy Awards, including the Legend Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award for his timeless hits, like "Come Fly With Me."

5. Buddy Valastro (1977)

American Chef

American baker and reality star of the TLC series Cake Boss and the spin-off show Kitchen Boss. 

6. Simon Gotch (1982)

Wrestler

Wrestler who is best known for his time in the WWE developmental territory NXT as a member of The Vaudevillians tag team. He and his partner, Alex English, won the...

7. Joe Pantoliano (1951)

American Actor

Portrayed the character Ralph Cifaretto in the HBO series The Sopranos. His film credits include Memento, The Matrix, The Goonies, Risky Business, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and The Fugitive.

8. Tyshawn Taylor (1990)

Basketball Player

NBA point guard who debuted for the Brooklyn Nets in 2012. He then went on to spend time in the NBDL with the Springfield Armor and Maine Red Claws.

9. Sam Esmail (1977)

Screenwriter

Egyptian-American screenwriter and director known for being the creator of the show Mr. Robot. He also wrote and directed the 2014 movie Comet.

10. Pat Dapuzzo (1958)

American Ice Hockey Official

Pat Dapuzzo is a retired National Hockey League linesman who wore uniform number 60. He officiated in the NHL from 1984–2008 Dapuzzo grew up in North Bergen New Jersey where...

11. John Grefe (1947)

Chess Player

John Alan Grefe was an American International Master of chess. His best result was a tie for first with Lubomir Kavalek in the 1973 U. S. Championship. FIDE awarded him...

12. Carl Chang (1969)

Film Producer

13. Louis Manna (1929)

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Louis Anthony Bobby Manna is a New Jersey mobster and former consigliere of the Genovese crime family.

14. Paul Land (1956)

American Actor

Paul Calandrillo better known as Paul Land was an American actor who appeared in the movies Spring Break and The Idolmaker. He left acting in the early 1990s to start...

15. Maurice Fitzgibbons (1954)

American Actor

Maurice Fitzgibbons was an American Democratic Party politician who served on the Hudson County New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders. He represented District 5 including Hoboken and portions of Jersey...

16. Bob Lally (1952)

American Football Linebacker

Robert Michael Lally is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League and the World Football League. Lally played collegiate ball for Cornell University and served...

17. Frank Winters (1964)

American Football Player

Mitchell Winters is a former American football center in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns New York Giants Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers. Born in...

18. Jack Lazorko (1956)

American Baseball Player

Jack Thomas Lazorko is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during five seasons at the major league level for the Milwaukee Brewers Seattle Mariners Detroit Tigers and California...

19. Henry Gutierrez (1968)

American Soccer Player-coach

Hendrig Henry Gutierrez is a retired American soccer player who began his career in the lower French divisions before finishing it in the United States. He was a member of...

20. John J. Eagan (1872)

American Politician

This article is about the New Jersey politician. For the Alabama industrialist see John J. Eagan. John Joseph Eagan was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 11th...

21. Steve Cappiello (1923)

American Mayor

Steve Cappiello was a retired police officer and American Democratic Party politician who served as the 35th mayor of Hoboken New Jersey from 1973 until 1985. Cappiello served as a...

22. Orlando Palmeiro (1969)

American Baseball Player

Orlando Palmeiro is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.

23. Reema Harrysingh-Carmona (Unknow)

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24. Johnny Romano (1934)

American Baseball Player

John Anthony Romano Jr. is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians and St....

25. Leo Kiely (1929)

American Baseball Player

Leo Patrick Kiely was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1951 and 1960 for the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Athletics. Listed at 6 feet...

26. Johnny Kucks (1933)

American Baseball Player

John Charles Kucks was a pitcher for the New York Yankees and Kansas City Athletics in Major League Baseball. In 1952 he was signed as an amateur free agent.

27. Charles Bierman (Unknow)

Major League Baseball Player

Charles S. Bierman was an American professional baseball player who played one game for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas in 1871. He went hitless in two at bats had one walk...

28. Gil Hatfield (1855)

American Baseball Player

Gilbert Hatfield nicknamed Colonel was an American professional baseball player who played third base and shortstop in the Major Leagues from 1885 to 1895. he was interred at Fairview Cemetery.

29. Hal Neubauer (1902)

American Baseball Player

Harold Charles Neubauer is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1925 season. Listed at 6 ft 0 in 185...

30. Matthew P. Kennedy (1908)

American Basketball Player

Matthew P. Pat Kennedy was an American basketball referee. A native of Hoboken New Jersey Kennedy officiated over 4000 games from the 1928 to 1957. He worked for the NBA...

31. Ruben J. Ramos (1973)

American Politician

Ruben J. Ramos Jr. is an American Democratic Party politician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2008 where he represents the 33rd Legislative District. He...

32. Phil Mazo (1981)

American Comedian

Phil Mazo is a Jewish-American stand-up comedian. He has appeared on The Bob & Tom Show and his stand-up can be heard on Sirius Satellite Radio. He is also in...

33. Donna Weinbrecht (1965)

Freestyle Skier

Donna Weinbrecht won the first gold medal awarded in the first Olympic mogul competitions in freestyle skiing which were held at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville France. Weinbrecht grew...

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