Famous People Born In Queens

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 1 
Leslie Odom Jr.
24
Birthdate: August 6, 1981
Sun Sign: Leo

A passion for acting and singing since his early life, made Leslie Odom Jr an accomplished artist of stage, television, films and music industry. Debuting at the age of seventeen, his best performance came with the role of Aaron Burr in Broadway musical Hamilton. The talented artist also has three solo jazz albums and a published book in his resume.

 2 
Judd Apatow
(Film director)
Judd Apatow
10
Birthdate: December 6, 1967
Sun Sign: Sagittarius

The founder of Apatow Productions, Judd Apatow is a popular American filmmaker, comedian, and screenwriter. Although often praised for his work, Apatow has also been criticized for making offensive jokes and sexist films. Also a well-known philanthropist, Judd Apatow supports nonprofit organizations, such as 826LA. He is also known for his advocacy of women in Hollywood.

 3 
Russell Simmons
(Founder of the hip-hop music label Def Jam)
Russell Simmons
17
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: October 4, 1957
Sun Sign: Libra

Russell Simmons is a controversial American businessman who co-founded the hip-hop music label, 'Def Jam Recordings', and established the clothing line 'Phat Fashions'. He is noted for Harriet Tubman Sex Tape which generated a lot of heat in 2013. Simmons who calls himself a Christian yogi is accused of sexual assaults on several women. He has adopted veganism and advocates non-violence.

 4 
Kenny Smith
(Basketball Players)
Kenny Smith
11
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 8, 1965
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 5 
Dan Bongino
(Commentator)
Dan Bongino
33
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: December 4, 1974
Sun Sign: Sagittarius

One of the best-performing Republican commentators on social media, Dan Bongino has donned many hats, from being an NYPD officer and a secret-service agent, to hosting a top-20 podcast and writing bestselling books. Though he was thrice unsuccessful in his run for Congress, Dan claims he loves “owning the libs.”

 6 
Nyle DiMarco
(Model, Actor)
Nyle DiMarco
21
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: May 8, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 7 
Nargis Fakhri
(Actress)
Nargis Fakhri
8
Birthdate: October 20, 1979
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 8 
Dave Attell
(Comedian)
Dave Attell
3
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: January 18, 1965
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 9 
MC Lyte
(Rapper)
MC Lyte
10
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: October 11, 1970
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 10 
Jessi
(Rapper and Singer Best known as a Member of the Hip-Hop Trio Lucky J)
Jessi
6
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: December 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 11 
Bob Costas
(Sportscaster)
Bob Costas
3
Birthdate: March 22, 1952
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 12 
Jim Valvano
(Basketball player)
Jim Valvano
15
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 10, 1946
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: April 28, 1993
 13 
Joseph Simmons
(Rapper, Singer, Record producer, Composer)
Joseph Simmons
10
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: November 14, 1964
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 14 
Jason Miller
(Playwright, Actor)
Jason Miller
6
Birthdate: April 22, 1939
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: May 13, 2001
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 15 
Edward Burns
(Actor)
Edward Burns
7
Birthdate: January 29, 1968
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 16 
Scott Ian
(Musician)
Scott Ian
3
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 31, 1963
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 17 
NeNe Leakes
(Reality TV Personality)
NeNe Leakes
11
Birthdate: December 13, 1967
Sun Sign: Sagittarius

NeNe Leakes is a TV personality, actress, presenter, author, and fashion designer. The multifaceted personality has appeared in the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Atlanta as an original cast member. As an actress, she is known for her character Roz Washington in the comedy-drama series Glee. She is the founder of NeNe Leakes Entertainment, a TV production company. 

 18 
Mark LoMonaco
(Professional Wrestler)
Mark LoMonaco
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 14, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 19 
Philip Rosenthal
(Producer)
Philip Rosenthal
97
Birthdate: January 27, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: September 27, 2001
 20 
Fredro Starr
(Rapper)
Fredro Starr
5
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: April 18, 1971
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 21 
Charlie Villanueva
(Basketball player)
Charlie Villanueva
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 24, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'11" (211 cm)
 22 
Ilyasah Shabazz
(Author)
Ilyasah Shabazz
3
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: July 22, 1962
Sun Sign: Cancer
 23 
Valarie Pettiford
(Actress)
Valarie Pettiford
1
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 8, 1960
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 24 
Ros Gold-Onwude
(Sports Reporter, Basketball Analyst)
Ros Gold-Onwude
1
Birthdate: April 28, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 25 
James Marshall
(Actor)
James Marshall
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: January 2, 1967
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 26 
Barry Scheck
(Lawyer)
Barry Scheck
6
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: September 19, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
 27 
Will Smith
(American Football Player)
Will Smith
68
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 4, 1981
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: April 9, 2016
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 28 
Sheila Jackson Lee
(Politician)
Sheila Jackson Lee
8
Birthdate: January 12, 1950
Sun Sign: Capricorn
 29 
Terry Sweeney
2
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 23, 1951
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 30 
Kevin Shields
(Musician)
Kevin Shields
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 21, 1963
Sun Sign: Gemini
 31 
Tara Setmayer
(Political Commentator)
Tara Setmayer
4
Birthdate: September 9, 1975
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 32 
C. J. Ramone
(Musician)
C. J. Ramone
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: October 8, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
 33 
Gary Bettman
(Lawyer)
Gary Bettman
3
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: June 2, 1952
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 34 
Salaam Remi
(Record producer known for his association with Nas, Amy Winehouse.)
Salaam Remi
1
Listed In: Musicians
 35 
Joe Santagato
(YouTuber)
Joe Santagato
3
Listed In: YouTubers
Birthdate: February 25, 1992
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 36 
Barney Martin
(Actor)
Barney Martin
3
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: March 3, 1923
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: March 21, 2005
 37 
Lisa Randall
(Physicist, University teacher)
Lisa Randall
2
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: June 18, 1962
Sun Sign: Gemini

Apart from teaching at Harvard, theoretical physicist Lisa Randall has also held professorships at MIT and Princeton. She has also written several popular books, such as Warped Passages and Knocking on Heaven’s Door. One of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2007, she has also written a libretto for an opera.

 38 
Dennis Tito
(Entrepreneur, Astronaut)
Dennis Tito
2
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: August 8, 1940
Sun Sign: Leo
 39 
Al McGuire
(Basketball coach)
Al McGuire
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 7, 1928
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: January 26, 2001
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 40 
Roone Arledge
(Television producer)
Roone Arledge
1
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: July 8, 1931
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: December 5, 2002
 41 
Chamique Holdsclaw
(Basketball player)
Chamique Holdsclaw
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 9, 1977
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 42 
Don Heck
(Comic artist)
Don Heck
0
Birthdate: January 2, 1929
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: February 23, 1995
 43 
Gary Cohen
(Sportscaster)
Gary Cohen
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 29, 1958
Sun Sign: Taurus
 44 
Matt Ruff
(Writer)
Matt Ruff
2
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 8, 1965
Sun Sign: Virgo
 45 
Dounia singer
(Singer)
Dounia singer
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 31, 1997
Sun Sign: Aries
 46 
Lionel Trilling
(Literary critic, Writer, Novelist, University teacher, Journalist)
Lionel Trilling
2
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: July 4, 1905
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: November 5, 1975
 47 
Bryant Dunston
(Basketball player)
Bryant Dunston
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 28, 1986
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
 48 
Sundiata Gaines
(Basketball player)
Sundiata Gaines
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 18, 1986
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 49 
Cheyenne Parker
(Basketball player)
Cheyenne Parker
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 22, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 50 
Jennifer Lacy
(Basketball player)
Jennifer Lacy
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 21, 1983
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)