They Came From Queens - Celebrities and Famous People
They Came From Queens is a weekly series on celebrities and famous people who grew up or lived in Queens, New York.
John McEnroe From Douglaston - They Came From Queens
John McEnroe, one of tennis' grestest players, grew up in Queens, in Douglas Manor the tony stretch of Douglaston that noses into Little Neck Bay.
John McEnroe, one of tennis' grestest players, grew up in Queens, in Douglas Manor the tony stretch of Douglaston that noses into Little Neck Bay.
Nancy Reagan From Flushing - They Came From Queens
Did you know that the former First Lady of the United States was born in Flushing? Her official biography may gloss over her Queens roots, but you can still see the Flushing house that Nancy Reagan spent at least part of her childhood.
Did you know that the former First Lady of the United States was born in Flushing? Her official biography may gloss over her Queens roots, but you can still see the Flushing house that Nancy Reagan spent at least part of her childhood.
Al Roker From St. Albans - They Came From Queens
If you're to believe the film Men in Black, Al Roker owes his success to aliens, but around here, he's another Queens personality who has made his dream come true. Weatherman and host of the Today show, Al Roker grew up in Queens in the neighborhood of St. Albans.
If you're to believe the film Men in Black, Al Roker owes his success to aliens, but around here, he's another Queens personality who has made his dream come true. Weatherman and host of the Today show, Al Roker grew up in Queens in the neighborhood of St. Albans.
Lucy Liu of Jackson Heights - They Came From Queens
Actress Lucy Liu grew up in Jackson Heights, born in 1968 to Chinese immigrants, her father a civil engineer and her mother a biochemist.
Actress Lucy Liu grew up in Jackson Heights, born in 1968 to Chinese immigrants, her father a civil engineer and her mother a biochemist.
Ethel Merman From Astoria - They Came From Queens
Ethel Merman (1908-1984) sang on stage and the silver screen with a remarkable, powerful voice.
Ethel Merman (1908-1984) sang on stage and the silver screen with a remarkable, powerful voice.
Christopher Walken From Astoria - They Came From Queens
Actor Christopher Walken grew up in Astoria, born in 1943, the son of immigrants, a German baker and a Scottish mom with show-biz aspirations.
Actor Christopher Walken grew up in Astoria, born in 1943, the son of immigrants, a German baker and a Scottish mom with show-biz aspirations.
Donald Trump From Jamaica Estates - They Came From Queens
The Donald. Real estate developer, reality-TV star, larger-than-life character, Donald Trump grew up in Jamaica Estates, a beautiful neighborhood in central Queens.
The Donald. Real estate developer, reality-TV star, larger-than-life character, Donald Trump grew up in Jamaica Estates, a beautiful neighborhood in central Queens.
Nas From Queensbridge - They Came From Queens
Rapper Nasir Jones -- a.k.a. Nas -- grew up in the Queensbridge Houses, the largest public housing complex in the city, right by the Queensboro Bridge.
Rapper Nasir Jones -- a.k.a. Nas -- grew up in the Queensbridge Houses, the largest public housing complex in the city, right by the Queensboro Bridge.