These 29 Upstate New York Born Actors Left A Mark On Hollywood!

This gallery looks at 29 actors who were born in Upstate New York and found their fame in Hollywood. They were featured performers or celebrities on TV and in movies as well as gave star turns on the Broadway stage.

Many of these performers are immediately recognizable. I mean, who doesn't know what Lucille Ball looks like? Or Kirk Douglas? Or even Andy Rooney? And for that matter we can immediately recognize western movie and TV sidekick Gabby Hayes, "yur darn tootin'"

Hey, wait a minute. Gabby Hayes was born in Upstate New York? Yessir!

Look over this gallery of familiar faces. They were all wonderful. Many of them were Hollywood's greatest stars. But many others were character actors whose appearances in movies and TV shows were brief but indelible.

My favorite? Actor Charles Williams, who was born in Albany. Amidst the 200 movies this hard-working character actor appeared in is one that stands out above them all. He played Eustace Baily, the cousin of George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) in the immortal "It's A Wonderful Life." He was part of that tense scene where the Building and Loan was going under and they needed to raise cash fast to stave off that old curmudgeon Mr. Potter. Albany's own Mr. Williams was right there central to the mix of that famous scene.

So this gallery contains 29 performers. But we have a hunch that we are missing some. If you can help us out and come up with a name of a performer born anywhere in Upstate New York that merits being on this list, please give us a shout out over on our Facebook page. We really do want to hear from you!

Wow! Look At This! "A Star is Born" 29 Celebs Who Were Born in Upstate New York

There is a whole lot of star power on display in this gallery. We feature 29 celebrities who were born in Upstate New York. Many of the names are instantly familiar, such as Lucille Ball and Kirk Douglas, but it is the lesser known stars that are the most fun.

You will recognize most of these people by their faces rather than by their names. Still, no matter how small the role they played in a film or TV show, these actors left an indelible mark wherever and when ever they appeared on screen.

I mean, seriously, who can ever forget Buffalo-born actor Sorrell Booke? Name ring a bell? No? How about his character "Boss Hogg" on the hit TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard?" Now I am sure you remember him!

This list totals 29 celebrities, but we have a feeling that we are missing some. So, if you know a TV or movie star that was born in New York outside of New York City, please let us know over on our Facebook page! We really do want to hear from you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

Are These the 10 Quirkiest Museums in Upstate New York? Take a Look!

I love these odd, quirky little museums that seem to pop up all over Upstate New York. They are so worth a half hour of your time to stop, explore, listen to the docents, and learn about some of the most fascinating facts about our region. For example, did you know that more wooden hand-carved painted carrousels were made in Western New York than in all the other factories in the U.S. combined? The museum is on this list. Did you know that there is a special museum located in the heart of the Catskills that relates to an ancient fishing sport? The museum is on the list. Did you know that one of only three cheese museums in the world in up here? It is on the list. Take a peek. You might learn something here!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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