Clarence Birdseye

American inventor (1886–1956).

Born December 9th, 1886 in Brooklyn.

Died October 9th, 1956 at 69 years old in Manhattan (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Ill Bill

American rapper.

Born July 14th, 1972 (age 53 years) in Brooklyn.

Mark Snow

American composer for film and television (1946-2025).

Born August 26th, 1946 in Brooklyn.

Died July 4th, 2025 at 78 years old in Washington (myelodysplastic syndrome). ^[ref]

Robert Ginty

American actor and director (1948-2009).

Born November 14th, 1948 in Brooklyn.

Died September 21st, 2009 at 60 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). ^[ref]

Bernard Malamud

American author.

Born April 26th, 1914 in Brooklyn. ^[ref]

Died March 18th, 1986 at 71 years old in Manhattan (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Natalie Talmadge

American actress (1896-1969).

Born April 29th, 1896 in Brooklyn.

Died June 19th, 1969 at 73 years old in Santa Monica (heart failure).

Franklyn Ajaye

Actor, comedian.

Born May 13th, 1949 (age 76 years) in Brooklyn.

Joell Ortiz

American rapper.

Born July 6th, 1980 (age 45 years) in Brooklyn.

John Romita Jr.

American comic book artist.

Born August 17th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Brooklyn.

Mike Maronna

American actor.

Born September 27th, 1977 (age 48 years) in Brooklyn.