Famous People Born in New York City

Discover 12 famous people born in New York City. Explore their birthplaces on the interactive map below.

12 Personalities

Djuna Barnes (Writer) - New York City, New York, USA (June 12th, 1892)

Georgina Bloomberg (Athlete, Equestrian) - Manhattan, New York city, New York, USA (January 20th, 1983)

Richard Feynman (scientist) - New York City, USA (May 11th, 1918)

Grace Hopper (scientist) - New York City, USA (December 9th, 1906)

Washington Irving (Writer) - New York City, USA (April 3rd, 1783)

Henry James (Writer) - New York City, USA (April 15th, 1843)

Maria Callas (Singer) - New York City, New York, USA (December 2nd, 1923)

Herman Melville (Writer) - New York City, USA (August 1st, 1819)

Arthur Miller (Playwright, Writer) - New York City, USA (October 17th, 1915)

Donald Trump (Businessman, Media personality, Political Leader) - Queens, New York City, New York, USA (June 14th, 1946)

Edith Warton (Writer) - New York City, New York, USA (January 24th, 1862)

Colson Whitehead (Novelist) - New York City, USA (November 6th, 1969)