Actors
This former dancer rose from the Bronx to global superstardom after her role in 1997's Selena.
Jennifer Lopez
This legendary rapper behind “Lean Back” is a proud son of the Bronx.
Fat Joe
This co-creator of Spider-Man and the X-Men grew up in the Bronx.
Stan Lee
He built a fashion empire out of jeans and underwear—straight from the Bronx.
Calvin Klein
This Supreme Court Justice, the first Latina to serve, grew up in a Bronx housing project.
Sonia Sotomayor
This actor played Tony Montana in Scarface and grew up in the Bronx.
Al Pacino
This Bronx-born rapper became a breakout star with her hit “Bodak Yellow.”
Cardi B
This American poet lived in a Bronx cottage during his final years.
Edgar Allan Poe
This Bronx-born designer founded an iconic American fashion label known for its polo logo.
Ralph Lauren
Born in Manhattan, this U.S. President was raised partly in the Bronx and established many national parks.
Theodore Roosevelt
Known for his role in 30 Rock, this funnyman with a Bronx upbringing once lived in a New York Housing project.
Tracy Morgan
Before dominating TikTok, this rapper from the Bronx made waves with her song “Munch (Feelin’ U).”
Ice Spice
Before becoming a famous writer, this Harlem Renaissance icon lived in the Bronx.
James Baldwin
He played Carlton Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and danced his way from the Bronx to TV fame.
Alfonso Ribeiro
This progressive Congresswoman represents parts of the Bronx and Queens.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Before becoming Blade, this action star trained at a martial arts school in the Bronx.
Wesley Snipes
A pioneer of Latin pop and bachata, this Bronx-based group includes Romeo Santos.
Aventura
She gained fame with her novel The Coldest Winter Ever and hails from the Bronx.
Sister Souljah
The Bronx raised this iconic stand-up comedian known for his sharp social commentary and anti-establishment humor.
George Carlin
He once ruled the Gambino crime family but was born in the Bronx.
John Gotti
Known for his deep voice and rugged roles, this “Hellboy” star hails from the Bronx.
Ron Perlman
Known as the “Piano Man,” this singer-songwriter was born in the Bronx before moving to Long Island.
Billy Joel
Though better known for Missouri, this Adventures of Tom Sawyer author briefly lived in the Bronx.
Mark Twain
The Bronx-born director behind Night of the Living Dead, he redefined horror cinema.
George A. Romero
This four-star general and Secretary of State grew up in the South Bronx.
Collin Powel