SettingsPeople from Five Towns, New York
Alan Zweibel
Alan Zweibel (born May 20, 1950) is an American producer and writer who has worked on such productions as Saturday Night Live, PBS' Great Performances, and It's Garry Shandling's Show.
Alan Zweibel (born May 20, 1950) is an American producer and writer who has worked on such productions as Saturday Night Live, PBS' Great Performances, and It's Garry Shandling's Show.
Alana Newhouse
Alana Newhouse is a writer and editor.
Alana Newhouse is a writer and editor.
Aline Kominsky-Crumb
Aline Kominsky-Crumb is an American underground comics artist.
Aline Kominsky-Crumb is an American underground comics artist.
Arthur Kopit
Arthur Lee Kopit is an American playwright.
Arthur Lee Kopit is an American playwright.
Arthur L. Liman
Arthur Lawrence Liman (November 5, 1932 – July 17, 1997) was a partner at the New York law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and was well known for his public service.
Arthur Lawrence Liman (November 5, 1932 – July 17, 1997) was a partner at the New York law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and was well known for his public service.
Barbara Gaines (television producer)
Barbara Gaines, a 1975 graduate of George W. Hewlett High School and 1979 graduate of Ithaca College with a BA in educational television, is Executive Producer of The Late Show with David Lett...
Barbara Gaines, a 1975 graduate of George W. Hewlett High School and 1979 graduate of Ithaca College with a BA in educational television, is Executive Producer of The Late Show with David Lett...
Brent Glass
Brent D. Glass is Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Brent D. Glass is Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Bruce Murray (sportscaster)
Bruce Murray is an American sports radio personality and is currently one half of The B Team daily radio show on Sirius Radio with Bill Pidto.
Bruce Murray is an American sports radio personality and is currently one half of The B Team daily radio show on Sirius Radio with Bill Pidto.
Carol Berman
Carol Berman is a New York Democratic Party politician from Lawrence, in Nassau County, New York, United States, who served in the New York State Senate from 1979 to 1984.
Carol Berman is a New York Democratic Party politician from Lawrence, in Nassau County, New York, United States, who served in the New York State Senate from 1979 to 1984.
David A. Adler
David Abraham Adler (born April 10, 1947) is an American author of nearly 200 books for children and young adults, most notably the Cam Jansen mystery series, the "Picture Book of..."
David Abraham Adler (born April 10, 1947) is an American author of nearly 200 books for children and young adults, most notably the Cam Jansen mystery series, the "Picture Book of..."
David M. Israel
David M. Israel is a television producer and writer as well as a former sportscaster for the New York Mets.
David M. Israel is a television producer and writer as well as a former sportscaster for the New York Mets.
Debra Drimmer
Debra Drimmer, more commonly known as Debbie Drimmer, (born ca.
Debra Drimmer, more commonly known as Debbie Drimmer, (born ca.
Donna Karan
Donna Karan (born October 2, 1948) is an American fashion designer and the creator of the Donna Karan New York and DKNY clothing labels.
Donna Karan (born October 2, 1948) is an American fashion designer and the creator of the Donna Karan New York and DKNY clothing labels.
Ed Levine
Ed Levine (born January 27, 1952) is a New York-based food writer and blogger, and a frequent New York Times contributor.
Ed Levine (born January 27, 1952) is a New York-based food writer and blogger, and a frequent New York Times contributor.
Esther Jungreis
Esther Jungreis (born in Szeged, Hungary in 1936) is the founder of the international Hineni movement in America.
Esther Jungreis (born in Szeged, Hungary in 1936) is the founder of the international Hineni movement in America.
Evan Roberts (radio personality)
Evan Roberts (born July 11, 1983) is an American sports radio personality.
Evan Roberts (born July 11, 1983) is an American sports radio personality.
Gene Mayer
Gene Mayer (born April 11, 1956) is a former tennis player from the United States who won fourteen singles titles during his career.
Gene Mayer (born April 11, 1956) is a former tennis player from the United States who won fourteen singles titles during his career.
Gilbert Kaplan
Gilbert Edmund Kaplan is an American businessman, former journalist and amateur conductor.
Gilbert Edmund Kaplan is an American businessman, former journalist and amateur conductor.
Gordon Edelstein
Gordon Edelstein is in his eighth season as Long Wharf Theatre’s Artistic Director.
Gordon Edelstein is in his eighth season as Long Wharf Theatre’s Artistic Director.
Gordon Lish
Gordon Jay Lish is an American writer.
Gordon Jay Lish is an American writer.
Howard Deutch
Howard Deutch is an American film director.
Howard Deutch is an American film director.
Ira Magaziner
Ira Magaziner was born in New York City, New York, USA. After being a student activist and business consultant, Magaziner became the senior advisor for policy development for President Clinton,...
Ira Magaziner was born in New York City, New York, USA. After being a student activist and business consultant, Magaziner became the senior advisor for policy development for President Clinton,...
J. Russell Sprague
John Russell Sprague (December 24, 1886 – April 17, 1969) was the Republican county executive of Nassau County, New York from 1938 until 1953.
John Russell Sprague (December 24, 1886 – April 17, 1969) was the Republican county executive of Nassau County, New York from 1938 until 1953.
Jane Friedman
Jane Friedman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Open Road Integrated Media, which sells and markets ebooks.
Jane Friedman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Open Road Integrated Media, which sells and markets ebooks.
Jeffrey M. Friedman
Jeffrey Friedman, MD, PhD, (born July 20, 1954) is a molecular geneticist at New York City's Rockefeller University.
Jeffrey Friedman, MD, PhD, (born July 20, 1954) is a molecular geneticist at New York City's Rockefeller University.
Jim Steinman
James Richard "Jim" Steinman (born November 1, 1947) is an American composer, lyricist, and Grammy Award-winning record producer responsible for several hit songs.
James Richard "Jim" Steinman (born November 1, 1947) is an American composer, lyricist, and Grammy Award-winning record producer responsible for several hit songs.
John DiResta
John DiResta is an American former New York Transit police officer turned comedian and television star.
John DiResta is an American former New York Transit police officer turned comedian and television star.
Jonathan Tiomkin
Jonathan Tiomkin (known as "Jon"; born July 12, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American foil fencer.
Jonathan Tiomkin (known as "Jon"; born July 12, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American foil fencer.
Jordan Gelber
Jordan Gelber is an American actor.
Jordan Gelber is an American actor.
Karen Burstein
Karen Burstein is a politician and former judge from New York.
Karen Burstein is a politician and former judge from New York.
Lisa Glasberg
Lisa Glasberg (better known as "Lisa G" ) is a radio News person.
Lisa Glasberg (better known as "Lisa G" ) is a radio News person.
Lucy Komisar
Lucy Komisar is a New York City-based investigative journalist.
Lucy Komisar is a New York City-based investigative journalist.
Lyle Alzado
Lyle Martin Alzado was a professional American football defensive end of the National Football League famous for his intense and intimidating style of play.
Lyle Martin Alzado was a professional American football defensive end of the National Football League famous for his intense and intimidating style of play.
Max Seibald
Max Seibald is a lacrosse player for the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.
Max Seibald is a lacrosse player for the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.
Modi Rosenfeld
Modi Rosenfeld (born April 29, 1970 in Tel Aviv, Israel), known professionally as Modi (born Mordechai Rosenfeld) is a stand-up comedian, actor, and cantor.
Modi Rosenfeld (born April 29, 1970 in Tel Aviv, Israel), known professionally as Modi (born Mordechai Rosenfeld) is a stand-up comedian, actor, and cantor.
Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton is an American television actress.
Peggy Lipton is an American television actress.
Peter Breggin
Peter Roger Breggin (born May 11, 1936) is an American psychiatrist and critic of biological psychiatry and psychiatric medication.
Peter Roger Breggin (born May 11, 1936) is an American psychiatrist and critic of biological psychiatry and psychiatric medication.
Peter Keisler
Peter D. Keisler (born October 13, 1960 in Hempstead, New York) is an American lawyer whose 2006 nomination by President George W. Bush to the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit...
Peter D. Keisler (born October 13, 1960 in Hempstead, New York) is an American lawyer whose 2006 nomination by President George W. Bush to the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit...
Rande Gerber
Rande Gerber (born April 27, 1962) is a former model and the owner/operator of the Midnight Oil chain of bars and lounges.
Rande Gerber (born April 27, 1962) is a former model and the owner/operator of the Midnight Oil chain of bars and lounges.
Red Holzman
William "Red" Holzman (August 10, 1920 – November 13, 1998) was an NBA basketball player and coach probably best known as the head coach of the New York Knicks from 1967 to 1982.
William "Red" Holzman (August 10, 1920 – November 13, 1998) was an NBA basketball player and coach probably best known as the head coach of the New York Knicks from 1967 to 1982.
Seth Rudetsky
Seth Rudetsky is an American musician, actor, writer, and radio host.
Seth Rudetsky is an American musician, actor, writer, and radio host.
Shane Olivea
Shane Olivea is an American football offensive tackle for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League.
Shane Olivea is an American football offensive tackle for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League.
Stuart Weitzman
Stuart A. Weitzman (born in 1942; wife, Jane Weitzman) is the designer of the international, high-end shoe company, Stuart Weitzman.
Stuart A. Weitzman (born in 1942; wife, Jane Weitzman) is the designer of the international, high-end shoe company, Stuart Weitzman.
Tony Kornheiser
Anthony Irwin "Tony" Kornheiser (; born July 13, 1948) is an American sportswriter and former columnist for The Washington Post, as well as a radio and television talk show host.
Anthony Irwin "Tony" Kornheiser (; born July 13, 1948) is an American sportswriter and former columnist for The Washington Post, as well as a radio and television talk show host.
Wendy Kaufman
Wendy Kaufman is an American best known for being the spokesperson for Snapple and for her two stints on Celebrity Fit Club.
Wendy Kaufman is an American best known for being the spokesperson for Snapple and for her two stints on Celebrity Fit Club.