The word “celebrity” is defined as a famous person and/or well-known condition. As New Yorkers, we admire and respect people from all walks of life from the Empire State. When it comes to celebrities, we are even more proud of our attachment to them.
Here are 50 famous people born in New York. Were any of these actors, athletes, or musicians born in your town?
When you think of celebrities and the state of New York, a few names may come to mind. Derek Jeter will forever be an honorary New Yorker, but he was born in New Jersey. Artist Andy Warhol is another celebrity synonymous with Manhattan, but he was born in Pittsburgh.
Before you scroll through the famous New Yorkers below, approximately 200,000 babies are born in New York state each year, according to Cornell University. How many of these little kids will become the next Super Bowl champion or Grammy Award-winning artist?
Most people know that Billy Joel is from New York City, but this list of 50 famous people from New York state may surprise few. Here are a few, which town are you from?
- Michael Jordan
- post malone
- rob gronkowski
- Huey Lewis
50 Famous People Born in New York State
Famous actors, musicians, athletes and more! Here are 50 famous people born in New York. From Manhattan to Buffalo, Glens Falls to Schenectady, and every small town and big city in between. Are any of these celebrities from your town?
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See inside Jackie Gleason's Upstate New York Spaceship House
Billy Joel's New York home is up for sale
Billy Joel has been writing hit songs and creating some of the best albums of all time since 1971. One would imagine that with such success, Joel could have enjoyed greater things in his life. This is what his center island looks like. , his home in New York. Get stunning views of Oyster Bay and Long His Island Sound while touring the multi-million dollar mansion. For $49 million, you can own it now.
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