12 Celebs With Morris County Ties

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morris County is known for its schools and quiet neighborhoods-- and it's also known for it's celebrities.

A fair number of celebs got their starts right here in this northern New Jersey county, or made their way here after finding fame. From game show hosts to Tony winners, check out some of the celebs with Morris County ties.

Ben Bailey

Best known for his game show The Cash Cab, where he asks riders trivia questions in exchange for money (and a free ride!), Ben Bailey was born and raised in Chatham Borough. Now he lives in Morris Township with his wife and child.

Jane Krakowski

The "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" star and Tony winner grew up in Parsippany, and still attends events at the Women's Theater Company in town.

James Gandolfini

Gandolfini lived in Chester for several years as an adult, after growing up in Bergen county. His family later moved to Tewksbury, where he lived at the time of his death.

Laura Benanti

Tony-award winner Laura Benanti grew up in Kinnelon, where her mother owns a voice studio. She's also stared in television shows such as "Supergirl" and "The Good Wife."

Kevin Jonas

Since his band, the Jonas Brothers broke up, Kevin Jonas has lived in Denville and Boonton with his wife, Danielle. The pair recently moved out of Morris County, and gave birth to a second daughter.

Babe Ruth

Although Babe Ruth was a New Yorker, he spent his summers vacationing at Cedar Lake in Denville.

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

This Florham Park resident shot to fame on the MTV's reality show, Jersey Shore. Some of the cast members, Polizzi included, were lambasted for not actually being from New Jersey, something she changed after moving to Morris County.

Buddy Valastro

Buddy Valastro, a.k.a. the Cake Boss, has ties to multiple Morris County towns. He lived in East Hanover for years, before moving to Montville in 2014. His bakeshop, Carlo's Bakery, has an outpost in Morristown.

Peter Dinklage

Best known for his role in Game Of Thrones, Peter Dinkladge grew up in Mendham Township and attended Delbarton High School. He's called the school "amazing," but said he didn't fit in.

Whitney Houston

A New Jersey native, Whitney Houston lived in Mendham from 1992 until her death in 2012. She married Bobby Brown in the home the year she moved in.

Teresa Giudice

Living in Montville, Teresa Guidice can be seen on The Real Housewives of New Jersey alongside her husband, Joe.

Pete Yorn

Another Montville native, Pete York was born in Pompton Plains and attended Montville High School. His album, "Live From New Jersey," was recorded in Morristown.

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