Famous New Yorkers
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Scott Baio
The actor, best known for his work on the sitcom "Charles in Charge," was born on Sep. 2, 1961, in Brooklyn where he attended Xaverian High School. (credit: Dan Steinberg/AP)
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Woody Allen
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The Big Apple has been an inspiration for many of Allen's films. He was born and raised in Brooklyn. (credit: Dan Steinberg/AP)
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Vin Diesel
Actor Vin Diesel was born on July 18, 1967, in New York City.
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Alec Baldwin
The "30 Rock" star was born on April 3, 1958, in Massapequa.
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Alicia Keys
Actress and singer Alicia Keys was born in Hell's Kitchen on Jan. 25, 1981.
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Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway was born in Brooklyn on Nov. 12, 1982.
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Ashanti
The Grammy-award winning artist was born in Glen Cove on Oct. 13, 1980.
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Barbara Bush
Former first lady Barbara Bush was born in Flushing on June 8, 1925.
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The Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys, Mike D, MCA, and Ad-Rock hail from Brooklyn, Manhattan and South Orange, New Jersey. (credit: Dan Steinberg/AP)
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Billy Crystal
This actor was born in New York City on March 14, 1948.
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Hank Azaria
Actor Hank Azaria was born on April 25, 1964 in Forest Hills.
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Harry Belafonte
The "King of Calypso" wasn't born in the Caribbean but on the island of Manhattan on March 1, 1927.
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Jane Fonda
Actress Jane Fonda was born on Dec. 21, 1937, in New York City
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Joan Baez
Peace activist and singer Joan Baez was born on Jan. 9, 1941, on Staten Island.
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Lucille Ball
The "I Love Lucy" star was born in Jamestown on Aug. 6, 1911.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal was born on the Lower East Side on Nov. 16, 1977, and currently resides in Brooklyn. (credit: Dan Steinberg/AP)
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Mariah Carey
Singer Mariah Carey was born in Huntington, Long Island on March 27, 1970. (credit: Dan Steinberg/AP)
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Mary J. Blige
Singer Mary J. Blige was born in The Bronx on Jan. 11, 1971.
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Matt Dillon
Actor Matt Dillon was born Feb. 18, 1964, in New Rochelle. (credit: Dan Steinberg/AP)
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Mel Gibson
This actor/director was born on Jan. 3, 1956, in Peekskill. (credit: Dan Steinberg/AP)
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Norah Jones
This singer-songwriter was born on March 30, 1979 in Brooklyn. (credit: Dan Steinberg/AP)
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Robert DeNiro
One of the most influential actors of all time, Robert De Niro, was born in New York City on August 17, 1943. (credit: Dan Steinberg/AP)
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Whoopi Goldberg
Actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg was born on Nov. 13, 1955, in Manhattan and raised in Chelsea. (credit: Dan Steinberg/AP)
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Barbra Streisand
The multiple award-winning singer, actress and director was born in Brooklyn in 1942.
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