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These Celebrities Call Morris County Home

Some actors, athletes and musicians call or at one point have called Morris County home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to.

Garrett Reisman, Kathryn Tappan and Ben Bailey are all from Morris County.

Garrett Reisman, Kathryn Tappan and Ben Bailey are all from Morris County.

Photo Credit: COURTESY: Garrett Reisman Facebook, Kathryn Tappen Facebook and Wikipedia

Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous.

Boonton

  • Jim Lewis ("The Muppets) writer
Chatham
  • Ben Bailey (Comedian, host of "Cash Cab")
  • Nick Mangold (New York Jets)

Chester

  • James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano, "The Sopranos" -- died 2013)
  • Jim Breur (Comedian formerly on "SNL")
Denville
  • Kevin and Danielle Jonas (Member of Jonas Brothers band and wife -- photo courtesy Kevin Jonas Instagram)
  • Karlie Harman (Nationally recognized as the first girl in 30 years to quarterback on an all boys tackle football team; selected by NFL for Super Bowl contest)
  • Ashley Rose Orr (Starred on Broadway and Disney Channel)

Florham Park

  • Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (Jersey Shore cast member -- photo courtesy of Snooki Instagram)
  • Tiki Barber (formerly of the New York Giants)

Kinnelon

  • Elise Testone ("American Idol")
  • Laura Benanti ("Supergirl," "The Good Wife" -- photo courtesy Laura Benanti Facebook)
  • William A. Pailes (Astronaut, flew as payload specialist on Space Shuttle Atlantis)

Mendham

  • Whitney Houston (Most awarded female American singer, actress -- died 2012)
  • Xander Berkley ("The Walking Dead")

Montville

  • Buddy Valastro (Celebrity chef, Carlo's Bakery owner)
  • Dan O'Dowd (Colorado Rockies GM)
  • Lauren English (U.S. swimmer)
  • Teresa Guidice (RHONJ)
  • Ulric Ellerhusen (Sculptor)

Morristown

  • Connor Lade (American Red Bulls player)
  • Derek Dryman ("Spongebob Squarepants" producer)
  • Fran Lebowicz (Author, political commentator)
  • Kathryn Tappen (NBC sportscaster -- photo courtesy Kathryn Tappen Facebook)
  • Peter Dinklage ("Game of Thrones" -- photo courtesy Peter Dinklage Instagram)
  • Steve Forbes ("Forbes Magazine")

Mountain Lakes

  • Brittany Underwood ("One Life to Live" -- photo courtesy Brittany Underwood Facebook)

Parsippany

  • Garrett Reisman (NASA astronaut -- photo courtesy Garrett Reisman Facebook)
  • Jane Krakowski ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt")
  • Jessica Lee Goldyn (Broadway actress)

Pequannock

  • Danielle Rose Russell ("A Walk Among the Tombstones")
  • Danny Kass (Olympic snowboarder)
  • Derek Jeter (New York Yankees -- photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons)
  • French Montana (Rapper)
  • Jason Biggs ("American Pie" -- photo courtesy of Wikipeda)

Roxbury

  • Dave Moore (NFL)
  • Tito Santana (WWF)

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