John Barrymore — Stage and screen actor who once lived on 208th Street in Bayside, north of Northern Boulevard. 
Bennett Sisters — Constance and Joan lived in Bayside. Eddie Bracken — The 1940s Hollywood actor lived in Middle Village. Spring Byington — The TV and movie star lived near an LIRR station at Bell Boulevard in Bayside. Sid Caesar — The comedian who starred in “Your Show of Shows” in the ‘50s lived in Rego Park during this time. 
Joan Crawford — This famous actress lived in Douglaston and worked on films in Astoria. Gloria DeHaven — The movie star of the ‘40s lived near Bell Boulevard in Bayside. Rae Dooley — The actress who played Baby Snooks lived in Bayside near Crocheron Park. Paul Douglas — The movie and TV star lived on 214th Street in Bayside. Marie Dressler — The silent movie actress lived on 219th Street in Bayside. Jimmy Durante — The actor, known for his big nose, lived on 161st Street near Bowne Park with his first wife, “Mrs. Calabash.” 
Eric Estrada — Starred in TV cop show “Chips.” He lived near Parsons Boulevard in Flushing.
