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

Elizabeth A. Lynn is a US writer most known for fantasy and to a lesser extent science fiction. She is particularly known for being one of the first writers in science fiction or fantasy to introduce gay and lesbian characters; in honor of Lynn, the widely known California and New York-based chain of LGBT bookstores A Different Light took its name from her novel. She is a recipient of the World Fantasy Award—Novel.

Gloria Votsis is an American film and television actress. She is known for her roles in several television series such as Hawaii Five-0, The Gates, CSI: Miami, Person of Interest, and Suburgatory. She also had a recurring role as Alex Hunter on the USA drama series White Collar.

Luna Lauren Vélez is an American actress and the twin sister of actress Lorraine Vélez. Her most notable roles are as María LaGuerta on Showtime's Dexter, Detective Nina Moreno on Fox's New York Undercover, Dr. Gloria Nathan on HBO's prison drama Oz, and Elena on ABC's comedy-drama Ugly Betty.

Brooke Smith is an American actress, known for her role as Dr. Erica Hahn on the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy, and for her role as Catherine Martin in the 1991 horror film The Silence of the Lambs. Smith portrayed Sheriff Jane Greene on the A&E horror series Bates Motel.

Barbara Jeanne Anderson is an American retired actress. She is best known for her role as police officer Eve Whitfield on the television series Ironside (1967–1971), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award.

Darnell Martin is an American television and film director, screenwriter, and film producer.

Kristine DeBell is an American film actress.

Catherine Kellner is an American character actress, perhaps best known for appearing in Daft Punk's music-video for their song Da Funk.

Bruce Altman is an American film and television actor. He is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.

Susannah Grant is an American screenwriter, director, and producer.