Famous People From Long Island
Among those from Long Island who have made it into the limelight are the acting Baldwin brothers, the piano man himself, Billy Joel, football hero Vinny Testaverde, comedians Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy, and pop stars Ashanti and Mariah Carey. Biographical and other information about famous people who have lived or were born on Long Island.
From Long Island to Beijing
Olympic athletes competing in the 2008 summer games who were born on Long Island, New York
Olympic athletes competing in the 2008 summer games who were born on Long Island, New York
2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing
Sarah Hughes, a Great Neck native, won the gold medal for figure skating when she competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Al Oerter, who grew up in New Hyde Park, won the gold medal in the discus in four consecutive Olympics — 1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968. Will another Long Islander win an Olympic medal? The following athletes, all with a Long Island connection, will compete in the 2008 Summer Olym…
Sarah Hughes, a Great Neck native, won the gold medal for figure skating when she competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Al Oerter, who grew up in New Hyde Park, won the gold medal in the discus in four consecutive Olympics — 1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968. Will another Long Islander win an Olympic medal? The following athletes, all with a Long Island connection, will compete in the 2008 Summer Olym…
L.I. Olympians Summer 2008
What athletes with connections to Long Island are competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China? Learn more about the 2008 Beijing Olympic medal hopefuls who have a Long Island connection.
What athletes with connections to Long Island are competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China? Learn more about the 2008 Beijing Olympic medal hopefuls who have a Long Island connection.
Nikki Blonsky: Star of Hairspray
Nikki Blonsky is the star of Hairspray - Nikki Blonsky is from Great Neck on Long Island
Nikki Blonsky is the star of Hairspray - Nikki Blonsky is from Great Neck on Long Island
Kevin Covais: American Idol Season 5 Contestant and Long Islander
Kevin Covais is one of the contestents on American Idol Season Five. He's from Levittown on Long Island, New York.
Kevin Covais is one of the contestents on American Idol Season Five. He's from Levittown on Long Island, New York.
Emily Hughes: Olympic Skater
Great Neck native Emily Hughes is on the U.S. Figure Skating Team in the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Great Neck native Emily Hughes is on the U.S. Figure Skating Team in the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Billy Joel: Top 10 Albums
Billy Joel is considered a native Long Islander although he was actually born in the Bronx. He moved to Levittown as a child and attended high school in Hicksville. After performing in some bands, Joel began his solo career -- and for that his fans are grateful. Every album listed here is so packed with hits that each could be considered a greatest hits collection.
Billy Joel is considered a native Long Islander although he was actually born in the Bronx. He moved to Levittown as a child and attended high school in Hicksville. After performing in some bands, Joel began his solo career -- and for that his fans are grateful. Every album listed here is so packed with hits that each could be considered a greatest hits collection.
Joseph Murena - American Idol Contestant
Joseph Murena is a contestant on American Idol 4. He's from Smithtown on Long Island, New York.
Joseph Murena is a contestant on American Idol 4. He's from Smithtown on Long Island, New York.
New York Islanders Sends Six Players to the 2006 Winter Olympics
Six New York Islanders are competing in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino. Find out who they are and what country they are representing.
Six New York Islanders are competing in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino. Find out who they are and what country they are representing.
Chris Russo: Apprentice Contestant and Long Islander
Chris Russo, a candidate on season two of the Apprentice, is from Long Island. Here's his bio.
Chris Russo, a candidate on season two of the Apprentice, is from Long Island. Here's his bio.
Stacy Schneider: Apprentice 5 Contestant and Long Islander
Stacy Schneider is a candidate on season two of the Apprentice. She's from Locust Valley on Long Island, New York
Stacy Schneider is a candidate on season two of the Apprentice. She's from Locust Valley on Long Island, New York
Tom Suozzi: Nassau County Executive
Profile of Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi.
Profile of Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi.
Tom Westman - Survivor Palau Contestant and Long Islander
Tom Westman is a contestant on Survivor: Palau. He's from Long Island, New York
Tom Westman is a contestant on Survivor: Palau. He's from Long Island, New York
Olympic Athletes from Long Island, New York - Summer 2004
Several 2004 Summer Olympic athletes have connections to Long Island. Learn more about these American medal hopefuls.
Several 2004 Summer Olympic athletes have connections to Long Island. Learn more about these American medal hopefuls.
Ashanti
Known by her first name only, Ashanti Douglas was born in Glen Cove. Since signing with record label Murder, Inc., she frequently finds herself on the Billboard Top 10. Read her MTV bio.
Known by her first name only, Ashanti Douglas was born in Glen Cove. Since signing with record label Murder, Inc., she frequently finds herself on the Billboard Top 10. Read her MTV bio.
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin is the oldest of Massapequa's four Baldwin brothers. All are actors. See Alec Baldwin's official Web site for more information.
Alec Baldwin is the oldest of Massapequa's four Baldwin brothers. All are actors. See Alec Baldwin's official Web site for more information.
Daniel Baldwin
Daniel Baldwin is the second eldest of the acting Baldwin brothers. He was born and raised in Massapequa. There's more information on tvtome.com.
Daniel Baldwin is the second eldest of the acting Baldwin brothers. He was born and raised in Massapequa. There's more information on tvtome.com.
Stephen Baldwin
Stephen Baldwin is the youngest of Massapequa's four acting Baldwin brothers. CelebrityWonder.com has more information.
Stephen Baldwin is the youngest of Massapequa's four acting Baldwin brothers. CelebrityWonder.com has more information.
William Baldwin
William Baldwin is the second from the youngest of the four Baldwin brothers. All are actors born and raised in Massapequa. You can find out more about him on Yahoo! Movies.
William Baldwin is the second from the youngest of the four Baldwin brothers. All are actors born and raised in Massapequa. You can find out more about him on Yahoo! Movies.
Jim Brown
Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown was born in Georgia, but moved to Long Island as a child. He attended school in Manhasset, playing football, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse and running track for Manhasset High School. Learn more about Jim Brown on ESPN.com.
Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown was born in Georgia, but moved to Long Island as a child. He attended school in Manhasset, playing football, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse and running track for Manhasset High School. Learn more about Jim Brown on ESPN.com.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carah was born on Long Island. She attended school in the Harborfields School District and is an alumnus of the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts in Wheatley Heights. Visit the Official Mariah Carey Web Site for more information.
Mariah Carah was born on Long Island. She attended school in the Harborfields School District and is an alumnus of the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts in Wheatley Heights. Visit the Official Mariah Carey Web Site for more information.
Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal was born in Long Beach. He majored in theater at Nassau Community College. Here's more information from E!Online.
Billy Crystal was born in Long Beach. He majored in theater at Nassau Community College. Here's more information from E!Online.
Lisa Gay Hamilton
Actress Lisa Gay Hamilton grew up on Long Island. She attended the Usdan Center for the Performing Arts in Wheatley Heights. IMDB.com has more information.
Actress Lisa Gay Hamilton grew up on Long Island. She attended the Usdan Center for the Performing Arts in Wheatley Heights. IMDB.com has more information.
Jane Monheit
Jazz singer Jane Monheit grew up on Long Island, attending school in Oakdale. According to her Web site, Monheit considers herself "lucky to have been raised in a school district with an outstanding music department at both the elementary and high school levels". She attended the Usdan Center for the Performing Arts in Wheatley Heights.
Jazz singer Jane Monheit grew up on Long Island, attending school in Oakdale. According to her Web site, Monheit considers herself "lucky to have been raised in a school district with an outstanding music department at both the elementary and high school levels". She attended the Usdan Center for the Performing Arts in Wheatley Heights.
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy was born in Brooklyn. His family moved to Long Island, where he attended Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School. Here's more from the African American Registry.
Eddie Murphy was born in Brooklyn. His family moved to Long Island, where he attended Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School. Here's more from the African American Registry.
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman was born in Israel, but moved to Long Island as a child. She lived here until she graduated from high school. Here's her biography from IMDB.com.
Natalie Portman was born in Israel, but moved to Long Island as a child. She lived here until she graduated from high school. Here's her biography from IMDB.com.
Vinny Testaverde
NY Jets Quarterback, Vinny Testaverde, comes from Elmont. He earned Honorable Mention All-America when he played for Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park. Read Testaverde's biography at NFL.com.
NY Jets Quarterback, Vinny Testaverde, comes from Elmont. He earned Honorable Mention All-America when he played for Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park. Read Testaverde's biography at NFL.com.