Notable People
Some notable former and current residents include:
- Jason Biggs (born 1978), actor, American Pie – born in Pompton Plains.
- Peter Cameron (born 1959), author.
- Derek Jeter (born 1974), shortstop for the New York Yankees.
- Danny Kass (born 1982), Olympic snowboarder, born in Pompton Plains.
- Davana Medina, figure competitor.
- Susan Misner (born 1971), actress who has appeared on films and television, including roles in One Life to Live, The Bronx Is Burning, Rescue Me and Chicago.
- Criss Oliva (1963–1993), lead guitarist and co-founder of Savatage.
- Andrew Sonntag (born 1998), junior skier.
- Karen Young (born 1958), actress.
- Stephen Machak (born 1999), disabled athlete and swimming national record holder for age and classification.
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