Upstate New York Notables: Jay Leno

Jay Leno/James Leno (1950-), actor/comedian, born in New Rochelle, Westchester County.

Upstate New York Notables: Adam LeFevre

Adam LeFevre (1950-), actor, born in Albany, Albany County.

Upstate New York Notables: Harry Lauter

Harry Lauter (1914-1990), actor, born in White Plains, Westchester County.

Upstate New York Notables: Jack Lambert

Jack Lambert (1920-2002), actor, born in Yonkers, Westchester County.

Upstate New York Notables: Laura Kightlinger

Laura Kightlinger (1969-), actress/comedian, born in Jamestown, Chautauqua County.

Upstate New York Notables: Hal Ketchum

Hal Ketchum (1953-), country singer, born in Greenwich, Washington County.

Upstate New York Notables: Tom Kenny

Tom Kenny (1962-), comedian/actor, born in East Syracuse, Onondaga County.

Upstate New York Notables: William Kennedy

William Kennedy (1928-), author, born in Albany, Albany County.

Upstate New York Notables: Mimi Kennedy

Mimi Kennedy/Mary Claire Kennedy (1949-), actress, born in Rochester, Monroe County.

Upstate New York Notables: Tom Keene

Tom Keene/George Duryea (1896-1963), actor, born in Rochester, Monroe County.

Upstate New York Notables: James Keane

James Keane (1952-), actor, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

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Upstate New York Notables: Garson Kanin

Garson Kanin (1912-1999), writer/director, born in Rochester, Monroe County.

Upstate New York Notables: Jeffrey Jones

Jeffrey Jones (1946-), actor, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Grace Jones

Grace Jones/Grace Mendoza (1948-), singer/actress, raised in Syracuse, Onondaga County.

Upstate New York Notables: Geri Jewell

Geri Jewell (1956-), actress/comedian, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Rick James

Rick James/James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. (1948-2004), musician, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Eugene Jackson

Eugene Jackson (1916-2001), actor, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Victor Izay

Victor Izay (1923-), actor, born in Watertown, Jefferson County.

Upstate New York Notables: Robert Hutton

Robert Hutton/Robert Bruce Winne (1920-1994), actor, born in Kingston, Ulster County.

Upstate New York Notables: Jim Hutton

Jim Hutton/Dana James Hutton (1934-1979), actor, born in Binghamton, Broome County.

Upstate New York Notables: H. Bruce Humberstone

H. Bruce Humberstone (1901-1984), film director, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

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Upstate New York Notables: Joe Howard

Joe Howard (1948-), actor, born in Yonkers, Westchester County, raised in Chatham, Columbia County.

Upstate New York Notables: Lauren Holly

Lauren Holly (1963-), actress, raised in Geneva, Ontario County.

Upstate New York Notables: Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger (1951-), fashion designer, born in Elmira, Chemung County.

Upstate New York Notables: Hugh Herbert

Hugh Herbert (1887-1952), actor, born in Binghamton, Broome County.

Upstate New York Notables: Justin Henry

Justin Henry (1971-), actor, born in Rye, Westchester County.

Upstate New York Notables: Bret Harte

Bret Harte/Francis Brett Harte (1836-1902), author, born in Albany, Albany County.

Upstate New York Notables: Johnny Hart

Johnny Hart (1931-2007), cartoonist, born in Endicott, Broome County.

Upstate New York Notables: Charles Harris

Charles Harris (1865-1930), composer/screenwriter, born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County.

Upstate New York Notables: Don Haggerty

Don Haggerty (1914-1988), actor, born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County.

Upstate New York Notables: Leslie Groves

Leslie Groves (1896-1970), director of The Manhattan Project, born in Albany, Albany County.

Upstate New York Notables: Joe Grifasi

Joe Grifasi (1944-), actor, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Richard Grieco

Richard Grieco (1965-), actor, born in Watertown, Jefferson County.

Upstate New York Notables: Wavy Gravy

Wavy Gravy/Hugh Romney (1936-), 1960s hippie icon, born in East Greenbush, Rensselaer County.

Upstate New York Notables: Everett Greenbaum

Everett Greenbaum (1919-1999), writer/actor, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Lou Gramm

Lou Gramm/Lou Grammatico (1950-), Foreigner lead singer, born in Rochester, Monroe County.

Upstate New York Notables: Harold Gould

Harold Gould/Harold V. Goldstein (1923-), actor, born in Schenectady, Schenectady County.

Upstate New York Notables: Kim Gordon

Kim Gordon (1953-), Sonic Youth member, born in Rochester, Monroe County.

Upstate New York Notables: Goo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls (1986-), rock group, formed in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Bob Goldthwait

Bob Goldthwait (1962-), comedian, born in Syracuse, Onondaga County.

Upstate New York Notables: Peter Michael Goetz

Peter Michael Goetz (1941-), actor, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Burt Gillett

Burt Gillett (1891-1971), animator, born in Elmira, Chemung County.

Upstate New York Notables: Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson (1956-), actor/director, born in Peekskill, Westchester County.

Upstate New York Notables: Richard Gere

Richard Gere (1949-), actor, raised in Syracuse, Onondaga County.

Upstate New York Notables: Anthony George

Anthony George/Octavio Gabriel George (1921-2005), actor, born in Endicott, Broome County.

Upstate New York Notables: John Gary

John Gary/John Gary Strader (1932-1998), musician, born in Watertown, Jefferson County.

Upstate New York Notables: John Gardner

John Gardner (1933-1982), author, born in Batavia, Genesee County.

Upstate New York Notables: Vincent Gallo

Vincent Gallo (actor/director, 1962-), born in Buffalo, Erie County.