List of Famous people born in New York City, United States of America

Paula Shaw is an American actress. A life member of the Actors Studio, Shaw has portrayed characters in numerous films and on television. She is perhaps most well known for portraying the character of Mrs. Pamela Voorhees in the Freddy vs. Jason movie. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Sal Viscuso is an American actor.

Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director, writer, producer, dancer, and musician. He is known for his work in television and film.

Dean Benjamin McLaughlin was an American astronomer. He was a professor of astronomy at the University of Michigan. He was the father of the science fiction author Dean B. McLaughlin, Jr. He received his B.S. (1923), his M.S. (1924) and his Ph.D. (1927) all from Michigan.

Peter Tarnoff served as the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs during the first Clinton term, from 1993 to 1997. In May 1997, United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright presented him the Department of State's highest award, the Distinguished Service Award for extraordinary service in advancing American interests through creative and effective diplomacy.

Glenn Slater is an American lyricist who collaborates with Alan Menken and other musical theatre composers. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score for the Broadway version of The Little Mermaid at the 62nd Tony Awards in 2008, his second Tony nomination for Sister Act at the 65th Tony Awards in 2011, and his third Tony nomination for School of Rock at the 70th Tony Awards in 2016.

Richard Foronjy is an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing the mobster Tony Darvo in the 1988 film Midnight Run. He wrote and published a book called "From The Mob To The Movies" on October 8th, 2020. As of 2023, he has retired and is now residing in the Hudson Valley area of New York.

Giovanni Familiare Capitello is an American actor / filmmaker.

Robert James Bartlett is an American comedian, actor, impressionist, and writer, who gained widespread fame on the radio show Imus in the Morning.