Upstate New York Notables: Thom Felicia

Thom Felicia (1969-), Queer Eye cast member, born in Syracuse, Onondaga County.

Upstate New York Notables: Diane English

Diane English (1948-), creator of Murphy Brown, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: John Carpenter

John Carpenter (1948-), film director, born in Carthage, Jefferson County.

Upstate New York Notables: Lisa Eichhorn

Lisa Eichhorn (1952-), actress, born in Glens Falls, Warren County.

Upstate New York Notables: George Eastman

George Eastman (1854-1932), founder of Eastman Kodak, inventor of roll film, born in Waterville, Oneida County.

Upstate New York Notables: Dan Duryea

Dan Duryea (1907-1968), actor, born in White Plains, Westchester County.

Upstate New York Notables: Charles Durning

Charles Durning (1923-), actor, born in Highland Falls, Orange County.

Upstate New York Notables: Allen Dulles

Allen Dulles (1893-1969), first civilian CIA director and member of the Warren Commission, born in Watertown, Jefferson County.

Upstate New York Notables: Bill Duke

Bill Duke (1943-), actor/director, born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County.

Upstate New York Notables: Pete Duel

Pete Duel (1940-1971), actor, born in Rochester, Monroe County.

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.

Upstate New York Notables: Richard Denning

Richard Denning/Louis Albert Denninger Jr. (1914-1998), actor, born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County.

Upstate New York Notables: Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn (1947-), actor, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Kristine DeBell

Kristine DeBell (1954-), actress, born in Chatham, Columbia, County.

Upstate New York Notables: Richard Deacon

Richard Deacon (1921-1984), actor, raised in Binghamton, Broome County.