Actors, comedians, television performers from Long Island

Alec Baldwin — born and raised on Long Island

Born in Amityville and raised in Massapequa in the Baldwin family household. He and his three younger acting brothers grew up in Massapequa before pursuing separate entertainment careers. He is best known for 30 Rock, Saturday Night Live, The Hunt for Red October and numerous films. (people.com)

Daniel Baldwin — born and raised in Massapequa

Daniel was born in Massapequa and grew up there with Alec, William and Stephen. His acting credits include Homicide: Life on the Street, Mulholland Falls and numerous independent films and reality programs. (en.wikipedia.org)

William Baldwin — born and raised in Massapequa

William was born in Massapequa and spent his childhood there. He became known for Backdraft, Sliver, Flatlinersand television work including Dirty Sexy Money. (en.wikipedia.org)

Stephen Baldwin — born and raised in Massapequa

Stephen was also born and raised in Massapequa, the youngest of the four acting brothers. He is best known for The Usual Suspects, Bio-Dome and The Young Riders. (en.wikipedia.org)

Ralph Macchio — born in Huntington and raised in Dix Hills

Born in Huntington, Macchio grew up in Dix Hills and graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School West. He became internationally known through The Karate Kid, Cobra Kai and My Cousin Vinny. His connection is both birth and full childhood upbringing. (en.wikipedia.org)

Kevin James — born in Mineola and raised in Stony Brook

Born Kevin Knipfing in Mineola, he moved with his family to Stony Brook and graduated from Ward Melville High School in 1983. He later began his stand-up career on Long Island before starring in The King of Queens, Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Kevin Can Wait. (biography.com)

Jerry Seinfeld — born in Brooklyn and raised in Massapequa

Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn but grew up in Massapequa, attended Massapequa schools and graduated from Massapequa High School. Long Island suburban life became part of the observational background from which his comedy developed. (nypost.com)

Eddie Murphy — born in Brooklyn and raised partly in Roosevelt

Murphy spent his early childhood in Brooklyn. When he was approximately nine, his mother remarried and the family moved to Roosevelt, where he attended Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School. His teenage comedy career began while he was living there, before Saturday Night Live, Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America and Shrek. (biography.com)

Steve Buscemi — born in Brooklyn and raised in Valley Stream

Buscemi moved to Valley Stream at approximately age eight and graduated from Valley Stream Central High School. He later attended Nassau Community College before becoming known for Fargo, Reservoir Dogs, Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos. (wsj.com)

Edward Burns — born in Queens and raised in Valley Stream

Born in Woodside, Queens, Burns grew up in Valley Stream and attended Long Island schools, including Chaminade and Hewlett High School. He became an actor, writer and director through films such as The Brothers McMullen, She’s the One and Saving Private Ryan. (tvinsider.com)