Famous People from New York City Quiz New York City has been home to some of the most iconic figures in history. From legendary entertainers to groundbreaking politicians, the Big Apple has shaped the careers of many famous individuals. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of the celebrities, leaders, and innovators who have called NYC home. Think you know who made their mark on the world from New York? Let’s see if you can recognize all the famous faces from the city that never sleeps! Click the Start button to take the quiz. 1. Which famous singer known as "Lady Day" was born in Philadelphia but became a notable figure in NYC’s jazz scene? Ella Fitzgerald Billie Holiday Nina Simone Aretha Franklin None 2. Which NYC-born filmmaker is known for movies like "Taxi Driver" and "Goodfellas"? Woody Allen Martin Scorsese Spike Lee Sidney Lumet None 3. This U.S. Supreme Court Justice, born in Brooklyn, is known for her advocacy for gender equality and women's rights. Sandra Day O'Connor Sonia Sotomayor Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elena Kagan None 4. Which influential rapper and entrepreneur, born in Brooklyn, is known for albums like "Reasonable Doubt" and "The Blueprint"? 50 Cent Puff Daddy Jay-Z Nas None 5. Who is the actress born in Manhattan, known for her roles in "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Les Misérables"? Meryl Streep Anne Hathaway Scarlett Johansson Jennifer Lawrence None 6. This New York City-born astrophysicist is a popularizer of science and hosts the reboot of "Cosmos." Carl Sagan Neil deGrasse Tyson Brian Greene Richard Feynman None 7. Which entrepreneur born in Queens co-founded a major technology company and later bought a professional basketball team? Steve Jobs Larry Page Sergey Brin Steve Ballmer None 8. This iconic fashion designer born in the Bronx is known for his Polo brand. Calvin Klein Ralph Lauren Tommy Hilfiger Marc Jacobs None 9. Which famous author born in NYC wrote "The Catcher in the Rye"? F. Scott Fitzgerald J.D. Salinger Ernest Hemingway John Steinbeck None 10. This influential graffiti artist born in Brooklyn helped propel street art into the mainstream. Banksy Shepard Fairey Jean-Michel Basquiat Keith Haring None 1 out of 10 Time's up
