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.

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🗺️ Birthplaces in New Jersey

8 Famous People born in New Jersey

Jordan Burroughs, Athlete, Wrestling - born in Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA

Jordan Burroughs

Athlete, Wrestling Born on July 8th, 1988 in Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA
Grover Cleveland, Political leader, lawyer - born in Caldwell, New Jersey, USA

Grover Cleveland

Political leader, lawyer Born on March 18th, 1837 in Caldwell, New Jersey, USA
Whitney Houston, Singer - born in Newark, New Jersey, USA

Whitney Houston

Singer Born on August 9th, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey, USA
Zoe Saldana, Actor - born in Passaic, New Jersey, USA

Zoe Saldana

Actor Born on June 19th, 1978 in Passaic, New Jersey, USA
Frank Sinatra, Singer - born in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA

Frank Sinatra

Singer Born on December 12th, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Brandon Sklenar, Actor - born in Dover, New-Jersey, United States

Brandon Sklenar

Actor Born on June 26th, 1990 in Dover, New-Jersey, United States
Meryl Streep, Actor - born in Summit, New Jersey, USA

Meryl Streep

Actor Born on June 22nd, 1949 in Summit, New Jersey, USA
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Edmund Wilson

Critic, Writer Born on May 28th, 1895 in Red Bank, New Jersey, USA