Our Famous Residents page provides a glimpse into the range of famous folks (some infamous) that were born, lived, or worked in Buffalo, sometimes referred to as Buffalonians.Notes and References * Famous Buffalonians on ClassicBuffalo.com. * Wikipedia - Famous Buffalonians * IMDB "Buffalo, NY" Biography Search |
Entertainment
- Anselmo, Richard - movies - actor, writer, director
- Arcidi, Ted - movies, tv actor
- Buffalo Bob Smith - host and sidekick to Howdy Doody
- Ani DiFranco - singer/songwriter, activist, and righteous babe.
- Joe Pera - Comedian and actor
Infamous
- Altemio Sanchez - Serial killer
- Lackawanna Six - Buffalo's terrorists.
- Simpson, O.J. - former Buffalo Bill moved on to infamy on several counts
Media
- Russert, Tim - One of Buffalo's favorite sons, and a great loss. Host of Meet The Press
- Godin, Seth - One of the most important minds on marketing in the 21st Century grew up in Buffalo 1
Music
- Murlix, Gurf - vocalist, instrumentalist, record producer
Politics
- Fillmore, Millard - 13th US President and founder of University at Buffalo.
- Cleveland, Grover - 22nd US President and former Mayor of Buffalo.
Sports
- Arias, Jimmy - Tennis Star, later ESPN broadcaster
- Jack Kemp - Former football player and politician.
Visual and Constructive Arts
- Burrowes, Marcus - Architect
- Cindy Sherman - Photographer
Comments
Footnotes
1. Seth's Blog