Global Stars with
Hidden NYC Roots

Adrien Brody – The Oscar-winning actor from The Pianist was born and raised in Woodhaven, Queens. He remains one of the most celebrated actors to come out of NYC.

Al Pacino – Best known for his roles in The Godfather and Scarface, Pacino was born in East Harlem and raised in the Bronx, embodying true New York grit in many of his iconic roles.

Christopher Walken – This versatile actor, known for his eccentric performances, including in Catch Me If You Canand Pulp Fiction, was born in Astoria, Queens.

Scarlett Johansson – A-list actress Scarlett Johansson, known for her roles in The Avengers and Lost in Translation, was born and raised in Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Robert De Niro – Legendary actor De Niro, famous for roles in Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, was born and raised in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village and Little Italy.

Anne Hathaway – Known for The Devil Wears Prada and Les Misérables, Hathaway was born in Brooklyn before moving to New Jersey as a child, but she remains a native New Yorker at heart.

Lupita Nyong'o – The Oscar-winning actress from 12 Years a Slave and Black Panther was born in Mexico City but grew up partly in Brooklyn before moving to Kenya. Her Brooklyn roots are often less recognized.

Marlon Brando – Known for his role in The Godfather, Marlon Brando was actually born in Omaha, Nebraska, but spent his early acting career studying and performing in New York City.

Zoe Kravitz – Actress and singer Zoe Kravitz, known for her roles in Big Little Lies and The Batman, was born in Los Angeles but raised in New York City's Upper East Side.

Claire Danes – The Homeland star was born and raised in Manhattan, attending New York City's prestigious Dalton School and performing in off-Broadway productions before her breakout role in My So-Called Life.