Notable Natives and Residents
- Richard Brown Lethem, avant-garde artist, lived in a commune in pre-gentrified North Gowanus with his wife Judith, son Jonathan Lethem and two younger children
- Jonathan Lethem, writer, lived here as a child
- Heath Ledger, actor
- Michelle Williams, actress
- Sandra Oh, actress
- Keri Russell, actress
- Emily Mortimer, actress
- Alessandro Nivola, actor
| Northwest: Brooklyn Heights | North: Downtown Brooklyn | Northeast: Fort Greene |
| West: Cobble Hill | Boerum Hill | East: Prospect Heights |
| Southwest: Carroll Gardens | South: Gowanus | Southeast: Park Slope |
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Famous quotes containing the words notable, natives and/or residents:
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