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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
Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage

Photo Credit: INSTAGRAM @iampeterdinklage

Ben Bailey on Cash Cab

Photo Credit: Baltz & Company
Kevin and Danielle Jonas of Denville.

Kevin and Danielle Jonas of Denville.

Photo Credit: Kevin Jonas Instagram
Snooki

Snooki

Photo Credit: Snooki INSTAGRAM
Laura Benanti

Laura Benanti

Photo Credit: Laura Benanti Facebook
Kathryn Tappen

Kathryn Tappen

Photo Credit: Kathryn Tappen FACEBOOK
Brittany Underwood

Brittany Underwood

Photo Credit: Brittany Underwood Facebook
Garrett Reisman

Garrett Reisman

Photo Credit: Garrett Reisman Facebook
The Eastchester School Foundation is selling raffle tickets for the chance to win two seats at Derek Jeter's final game at Yankee Stadium.

The Eastchester School Foundation is selling raffle tickets for the chance to win two seats at Derek Jeter's final game at Yankee Stadium.

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Jason Biggs of Hasbrouck Heights.

Jason Biggs of Hasbrouck Heights.

Photo Credit: 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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