But there are many other stars who called the Southern Tier home before hitting it big.
They include a record-smashing athlete, several actors and actresses, as well as the first woman to start her own movie production company.
Here we’ve compiled a list of those locally grown names. A few are the elements of hometown lore, the names you’ve grown up hearing about, but even those who’ve called this area home all their lives might find a surprise or two tucked among the rest.
Amy Sedaris
Most recently appearing as Peli Motto in the Disney+ "Star Wars" series, "The Mandalorian," Endicott native Amy Sedaris's breakout television role came in 1999 when she starred in the comedy series "Strangers With Candy." Sedaris also appeared in the holiday film "Elf" and Netflix series "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."