Famous People From New Jersey   

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    ASHLEY TISDALE 27

    Maddie on Disney's The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.

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    LOU COSTELLO (1906-1959)

    Comedian whose name is inseparable from that of his comedic partner, Bud Abbott's, famous for their Who's on First' routine

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    ELIZABETH GILLIES 19

    Actress and singer known for her starring role on Broadway's 13 and TV's Victorious, also known as Liz

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    WHITNEY HOUSTON (1963-2012)

    Actress and singer who recorded I Will Always Love You in 1992, and also starred in the film The Bodyguard alongside Kevin Costner, in which the song was featured.

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    KEVIN JONAS 25

    Lead guitarist of the Jonas Brothers, along with Joe and Nick.

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    OZZIE NELSON (1906-1975)

    Husband of Harriet Nelson in 1950s family sitcom.

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    JON BON JOVI 51

    Rock 'n' roll singer, guitarist, and movie actor known for his work with the band Bon Jovi and their hits Wanted Dead or Alive, Living on a Prayer, and You Give Love a Bad Name.

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    A.J. LEE 26

    Professional wrestler who currently signed to WWE, and known to fans as the Geek Goddess.

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    QUEEN LATIFAH 43

    Well-respected female rapper and actress in Chicago in 2003.

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    JOHN TRAVOLTA 59

    Acting and dancing icon from Saturday Night Fever to Pulp Fiction.

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    DEREK JETER 38

    New York Yankees shortstop who played in twelve All-Star Games and won five World Series by his 18th season.

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    PAUL WESLEY 30

    Actor who played brooding vampire Stefan Salvatore in the The Vampire Diaries.

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    ERNIE KOVACS (1919-1962)

    Innovative TV comedian famous for his sight gags.

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    FRANK SINATRA (1915-1998)

    American singer during the swing era, he was an eleven-time Grammy Award winner and an awarded actor.

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    JOE FLACCO 28

    Baltimore Ravens quarterback who was named MVP of Super Bowl XLVII defeating the 49ers 34 - 31.

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    BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN 63

    Known simply as The Boss, this New Jersey-born rock legend is still going strong since singing Born in the U.S.A. back in 1984.

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    AKON THIAM 40

    Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist and record label owner that collaborated on numerous #1 hits.

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    GERARD WAY 36

    My Chemical Romance singer.

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    MERYL STREEP 63

    Legendary actress who won an Oscar for Sophie's Choice in 1983.

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    VICTOR CRUZ 26

    Rising NFL star and wide receiver for the New York Giants who helped the team to win Super Bowl XLVI.

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