Famous New Yorkers
Meet some of the famous and fascinating people who have called New York City home.
Relationship Experts Tamsen Fadal and Matt Titus
Relationship Experts Tamsen Fadal and Matt Titus are the husband-and-wife authors of relationship books Why Hasn't He Called and Why Hasn't He Proposed and stars of the Lifetime series Matched in Manhattan.
Relationship Experts Tamsen Fadal and Matt Titus are the husband-and-wife authors of relationship books Why Hasn't He Called and Why Hasn't He Proposed and stars of the Lifetime series Matched in Manhattan.
John Keller
Biography of About.com Contributor John Keller
Biography of About.com Contributor John Keller
Rudy Pospisil
Rudy Pospisil -- Biography of Contributing Photographer Rudy Pospisil
Rudy Pospisil -- Biography of Contributing Photographer Rudy Pospisil
About Jason Feirman
Bio of About.com contributor Jason Feirman
Bio of About.com contributor Jason Feirman
Jennifer Leavitt- Wipf
Biography of About.com contributor Jennifer Leavitt-Wipf
Biography of About.com contributor Jennifer Leavitt-Wipf
David Blaine
Magician David Blaine is known for his over-the-top public spectacles. He has been buried alive, drowned alive, frozen in ice, and suspended five stories over Times Square in New York City. Learn more about this Brooklyn-born, NYC-bred magician.
Magician David Blaine is known for his over-the-top public spectacles. He has been buried alive, drowned alive, frozen in ice, and suspended five stories over Times Square in New York City. Learn more about this Brooklyn-born, NYC-bred magician.
Philip Seymour Hoffman: New York Actor and Oscar Nominee
Biography of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, a veteran New York actor and Tony and Oscar nominee. Philip Seymour Hoffman is widely recognized as one of the country's greatest actors under 40. He is currently known for his Oscar-nominated performance as Truman Capote in Capote.
Biography of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, a veteran New York actor and Tony and Oscar nominee. Philip Seymour Hoffman is widely recognized as one of the country's greatest actors under 40. He is currently known for his Oscar-nominated performance as Truman Capote in Capote.
Jon Stewart: Biography of Comedian and The Daily Show Host Jon Stewart
As host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart has become one of New York City's funniest icons. Born in New York as Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz, Jon Stewart hones his comedic skills in New York comedy clubs before hitting it big as a movie star, fake news authority, and host of The Oscars.
As host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart has become one of New York City's funniest icons. Born in New York as Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz, Jon Stewart hones his comedic skills in New York comedy clubs before hitting it big as a movie star, fake news authority, and host of The Oscars.
Martin Luther King, Jr. in New York City
Civil rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. made his mark on New York City, inspiring many with his anti-war and civil rights activism.
Civil rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. made his mark on New York City, inspiring many with his anti-war and civil rights activism.
New York Icons -- Martha Stewart Biography
A biography of Martha Stewart -- domestic diva, New York icon, and ex-con.
A biography of Martha Stewart -- domestic diva, New York icon, and ex-con.
Howard Stern Biography -- New York's #1 Shock Jock and King of All Media
Biography of #1 New York City radio personality Howard Stern.
Biography of #1 New York City radio personality Howard Stern.
Joe Torre -- New York Yankees Manager
Biography of Joe Torre, the manager of the New York Yankees.
Biography of Joe Torre, the manager of the New York Yankees.
Mariah Carey Comeback -- The Emancipation of Mimi, We Belong Together
Mariah Carey is hot again. Her new album, The Emancipation of Mimi, and her #1 single, We Belong Together, have put Mariah back in the spotlight.
Mariah Carey is hot again. Her new album, The Emancipation of Mimi, and her #1 single, We Belong Together, have put Mariah back in the spotlight.