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

Michael Che Campbell is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he serves as co-anchor on Weekend Update and co-head writer. Che and Colin Jost were named co-hosts of the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Mark LoMonaco is an American professional wrestler and radio show host. He is best known for his tenures with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/WWE) under the ring name Bubba Ray Dudley, and his appearances with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring names Brother Ray and Bully Ray.

Lawrence Wendell Pfohl, better known by the ring name Lex Luger, is an American retired professional wrestler, television producer, bodybuilder and football player. In 2011 he began working with WWE on their wellness policy. He is best known for his work with Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the World Wrestling Federation.

James Gray is an American film director and screenwriter. Since his feature debut Little Odessa in 1994, he has made six other features, four of which competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Emma Rose Kenney is an American actress, best known for her portrayal of Deborah "Debbie" Gallagher on Shameless, a role she has played since 2011. Kenney is also recognized for her role as Harris Conner-Healy in the belated tenth season of the family sitcom Roseanne, and its spin-off continuation, The Conners.

Brenda Joy Kaplan, known by her stage name Brenda K. Starr, is an American singer and songwriter. She is well known originally in R&B, dance and pop but now mostly in salsa-based music. She is also well known for her 1980s work with freestyle music.

Robert Menendez is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2006. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first appointed to the U.S. Senate by Governor Jon Corzine, and later served as Chair of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, Menendez was indicted on 18 counts of corruption.

Christopher Thompson is a French actor, screenwriter, and film director.

Matthew William Brann is a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Maria Pitillo is a former American actress. She has starred in films and on television, most notably as Audrey Timmonds in Godzilla (1998). She also had a recurring role on the TV series Providence.