Famous People Born in New Jersey

New Jersey has been the birthplace of many influential figures. Explore a curated list of notable individuals born in New Jersey — from living celebrities to historical personalities who have shaped their fields. Each profile includes birthplace details and an interactive map to help you explore their origins geographically.

Famous People Born by City

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🗺️ Birthplaces in New Jersey

8 Famous People born in New Jersey

Jordan Burroughs (Athlete, Wrestling) - Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA (July 8th, 1988)

American freestyle wrestler and Olympic champion.

Grover Cleveland (Political leader, lawyer) - Caldwell, New Jersey, USA (March 18th, 1837)

Twenty-second and twenty-fourth President of the United States.

Whitney Houston (Singer) - Newark, New Jersey, USA (August 9th, 1963)

American singer celebrated for her vocal power and ballads.

Zoe Saldana (Actor) - Passaic, New Jersey, USA (June 19th, 1978)

American actress known for leading roles in major film franchises.

Frank Sinatra (Singer) - Hoboken, New Jersey, USA (December 12th, 1915)

American singer iconic in jazz and traditional pop.

Brandon Sklenar (Actor) - Dover, New-Jersey, United States (June 26th, 1990)

Brandon Sklenar, is an American actor best known for his roles in the films Mapplethorpe, Vice , Midway , It Ends with Us and Drop .

Meryl Streep (Actor) - Summit, New Jersey, USA (June 22nd, 1949)

American actress widely regarded as one of the greatest performers of her generation.

Edmund Wilson (Critic, Writer) - Red Bank, New Jersey, USA (May 28th, 1895)

American literary critic and historian influential across 20th-century letters.