Upstate New York Notables: Clifton Powell

Clifton Powell (1947-), actor, born in Yonkers, Westchester County.

Upstate New York Notables: David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce (1959-), actor, born in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County.

Upstate New York Notables: George M. Phelps

George M. Phelps (1820-1895), inventor, born in Watervliet, Albany County.

Upstate New York Notables: Kristen Pfaff

Kristen Pfaff (1967-1994), bassist, born in Amherst, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: The Paley Brothers

The Paley Brothers (1978-), musicians, raised in Crescent, Saratoga County.

Upstate New York Notables: Camille Paglia

Camille Paglia (1947-), author, born in Endicott, Broome County, raised in Oxford (Chenango County) and Syracuse (Onondaga County).

Upstate New York Notables: Chancellor "Chauncey" Olcott

Chancellor "Chauncey" Olcott (1860-1932), actor/composer/singer, born in Buffalo, Erie County.