List of Famous people born in New York City, United States of America
Marv Wolfman
Marvin Arthur Wolfman is an American comic book and novelization writer. He worked on Marvel Comics's The Tomb of Dracula, for which he and artist Gene Colan created the vampire-slayer Blade, and DC Comics's The New Teen Titans and the Crisis on Infinite Earths limited series with George Pérez. Among the many characters Wolfman created or co-created are Cyborg, Raven, Starfire, Deathstroke, Tim Drake, Rose Wilson, Nova, Black Cat, Bullseye and the Omega Men.
Cathy Moriarty
Cathy Moriarty is an American actress and singer whose career spans over 40 years. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Raging Bull (1980). She also starred in other films, including Neighbors, White of the Eye, Soapdish, Casper, Analyze That, and The Bounty Hunter. She starred in television roles, such as Tales from the Crypt, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Pincus Green
Pincus Green is an American oil and gas commodities trader.
Félix Sánchez
Félix Sánchez, is a retired Dominican-American track and field athlete. He is of Dominican descent, was born and raised in the United States, and competed for the Dominican Republic, specializing in the 400 meter hurdles. He is a two-time Olympic gold medallist, winning gold in 2004 and 2012, and was also World Champion in 2001 and 2003. Just before turning 36, he set the Masters M35 World Record with a time of 48.10. Sanchez acquired many nicknames: "Super Felix", "the Invincible", "Superman", and "the Dictator".
Bobby McFerrin
Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. is an American folk-jazz vocalist. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitch—for example, sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmonies—as well as scat singing, polyphonic overtone singing, and improvisational vocal percussion. He is widely known for performing and recording regularly as an unaccompanied solo vocal artist. He has frequently collaborated with other artists from both the jazz and classical scenes.
Carmine Giovinazzo
Carmine Dominick Giovinazzo is an American actor, writer, painter and musician, known for his role as Detective Danny Messer in CSI: NY.
William Forsythe
William Forsythe is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of various gangsters and tough guys in films such as Raising Arizona, Gotti, Once Upon a Time in America, Stone Cold, Out For Justice, Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead, Dick Tracy, The Rock, American Me and The Devil's Rejects. He also played recurring characters in the series Boardwalk Empire, Justified, and John Doe.
Princess Leonore, Duchess of Gotland
Princess Leonore of Sweden, Duchess of Gotland is the eldest child and elder daughter of Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill. She is eighth in the line of succession to the Swedish throne. At the time of her birth she was fifth in line.
Artie Kornfeld
Arthur Lawrence Kornfeld is an American musician, record producer, and music executive. He is best known as the music promoter for the Woodstock Festival held in 1969. Kornfeld is also known for his collaborations with Artie Kaplan.
Jamie Renée Smith
Jamie Renée Smith is an American actress best known for her respective roles as Tara Westover Margaret Rhodes and Lauren Wando in the films MVP: Most valuable Primate, Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996) and Dante's Peak (1997).