Upstate New York Notables: Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas/Issur Danielovitch (1916-), actor, born in Amsterdam, Montgomery County.

Upstate New York Notables: Carrie Donovan

Carrie Donovan (1928-2001), fashion editor, born in Lake Placid, Essex County.

Upstate New York Notables: Ronnie James Dio

Ronnie James Dio/Ronald James Padovana (1942-), singer, raised in Cortland, Cortland County.

Upstate New York Notables: Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs (1972-), actor, raised in Rochester, Monroe County.

Upstate New York Notables: Ani DiFranco

Ani DiFranco (1970-), musician, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: William Devane

William Devane (1937-), actor, born in Albany, Albany County.