Celebrities from Long Island
This comedian whose hit "show about nothing" that takes place right here in Manhattan grew up on the South Shore of Long Island
Jerry Seinfeld
This singer is an alumni of one of the high schools in my hometown...she's a couple months away from defrosting
Mariah Carey
This iconic book and film involves a green light that shines out over the "Gold Coast" which is also the name of the deli in my hometown (which is not on the "Gold Coast")
Great Gatsby
This European capital, split by the Danube River, is famous for its historic thermal baths and grand Parliament Building.
Budapest
This NBA journeyman currently starts for the Detroit Pistons and is known for being the highest paid player in NBA history to never make an All-Star team, most notably earning a 5-year $180 million contract with the 76ers
Tobias Harris
This famous American poet was born 1 mile from my house, having our local high school named after him, and is known for his "free verse poems" such as "O Captain, My Captain!" famously recited in the hit movie Dead Poets Society
Walt Whitman
This late rapper is known for his iconic mask and songs like "Rapp Snitch Knishes" and "All Caps"
MF Doom
This movie is one of the most iconic in its genre and the house that it centers around is somehow just a private residence owned by a normal family
Amityville Horror
Surrounded by formations such as Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock, this desert city is also associated with scenic drives through Oak Creek Canyon.
Sedona
This WNBA legend went to high school with my cousin in Syosset, NY before going on to win the National Player of the Year award at Uconn in 2002
Sue Bird
Ralph Macchio
This musician has songs that would give the NJAs nostalgia of middle-school and pre-COVID like "All Time Low", but is also one of the best songwriters of our generation, writing songs like "Ghost" and "Holy" for Justin Bieber, "Trumpets" for Jason Derulo, "The Monster" for Eminem and Rihanna, and "Memories" for Maroon 5
Jon Bellion
This Jim Carey romance movie opens in Montauk, NY and involves the 2 main characters erasing their minds
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
A Viking-founded city on the River Liffey, this capital is home to the Book of Kells and the Georgian-era Merrion Square.
Dublin
Widely considered one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, this 3 time MVP is from Manhasset, NY and sits in the NFL HOF
Another comedian, this King of Queens is known most famously for his roles in Paul Blart, Grown Ups and Here Comes the Boom
Kevin James
The train station I commuted to and from last year as an intern shares a name with this musicians first album
Billy Joel
The family estate of the Corleone's in this legendary film is fictionally located in Long Beach, NY on the south shore of Long Island, with other scenes like the ambush scene being filmed elsewhere on Long Island
The Godfather
Serving as a gateway to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, this coastal town is known for whale-watching excursions and Maine lobster.
Bar Harbor, Maine
This NBA HOF had won championships in the ABA and NBA alike, and is more commonly known by his nickname "Dr. *"
Julius Erving
Known as one of the most legendary sportscasters of all time, this Long Islander has announced at 12 different Olympic Games, 7 World Series, 7 Super Bowls and has 24 Emmys
Bob Costas
The lead singer of this one hit wonder band's grandmother is best friends with my grandmother and he is known for the iconic bridge in this song in which most people think it's a soprano-level girl singing about tickets to Iron Maiden
Wheatus
This Leo DiCaprio hit movie has scenes shot all over Long Island, including his characters lavish mansion, the wedding scene, and the location of his characters firm, Stratton Oakmont
The Wolf of Wall Street
Built around a concentric canal system developed during the Dutch Golden Age, this city is home to the Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam
This Bruins defensemen grew up as a Rangers fan from Long Beach, NY before going on to tally over 1,000 blocked shots in his career as a current Bruins captain
Charlie McAvoy