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==Notable people== <!---all entries need reliable and verifiable source to prove they live(d) or are closely associated here. If no article, strong sources are needed to establish notability and demonstrate that an article could be written about the subject. ---> {{Category see also|People from Randolph, New Jersey}} People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Randolph include: {{div col}} * [[Bryce Aiken]] (born 1996), [[college basketball]] player for the [[Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball|Seton Hall Pirates]]<ref>[https://gocrimson.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bryce-aiken/21673 Bryce Aiken - 2019-20 - Men's Basketball], [[Harvard Crimson men's basketball]]. Accessed October 19, 2020. "Hometown: Randolph, N.J.; High School: The Patrick School."</ref> * [[Bill Armstrong (defensive back)|Bill Armstrong]] (born 1955), former defensive back who played two seasons with the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]] of the [[Canadian Football League]]<ref>Collins, Dan. [http://www.journalnow.com/sports/wfu/football/deacons-nominate-armstrong-for-college-hall-of-fame/article_d4cbada4-d33f-11e4-bf8f-07b2c8285bb8.html "Deacons nominate Armstrong for College Hall of Fame"], ''[[Winston-Salem Journal]]'', March 25, 2015. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Coach Chuck Mills recruited Armstrong to Wake Forest from Randolph, N.J., as a quarterback, the position he played until he dislocated his elbow in a 41-0 loss at Texas in the fourth game of his freshman season."</ref> * [[Frank Beltre]] (born 1990), defensive lineman who has played for the [[Calgary Stampeders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]]<ref>Hoffman, Joe. [http://archive.dailyrecord.com/article/20131027/NJCOLUMNIST16/310270055/Parsippany-Hills-Michael-Dogbe-could-blossom-like-Goodwin "Parsippany Hills' Michael Dogbe could blossom like Goodwin"], ''[[Daily Record (New Jersey)|Daily Record]]'', October 27, 2013. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Randolph High School product Frank Beltre played football at Towson State and progressed to the point where he spent time in the San Diego Chargers camp this past summer."</ref> * [[Emily Chang (actress)|Emily Chang]] (born 1980), actress who has appeared in ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]''<ref>Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/23/fashion/weddings/emily-chang-alexander-rubens-weddings.html "Emily Chang and Alexander Rubens"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', September 23, 2012. Accessed September 21, 2015. "She is a television and film actress who appeared in the remake of ''Total Recall'' that was released earlier this year, as well as in ''Colin Hearts Kay,'' an independent film that had its premiere at the Brooklyn International Film Festival in 2010.... She is the daughter of Angela Hueimin Chang and Patrick Tai-chong Chang of Randolph, N.J."</ref> * [[Antonio Cromartie]] (born 1984), professional football player for the [[New York Jets]]<ref>Edelman, Susan. [https://nypost.com/2012/04/15/its-1st-and-10-children-for-jets-cromartie/ "It's 1st and 10 children for Jets' Cromartie"], ''[[New York Post]]'', April 17, 2012. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Cromartie defies a court order that allows her to speak with her son three times a week, she charged. 'They don't answer the phone,' said Pierre, who's called the cops in Randolph, NJ, to knock on Cromartie's door."</ref> * [[Doug Dale]], host of the [[Comedy Central]] series ''[[TV Funhouse]]''<ref>Farago, Katelyn. [https://archive.today/20130131195535/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/dailyrecord/access/1702100401.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+30,+2008&author=KATELYN+FARAGO&pub=Daily+Record&desc=Camp+lets+kids+experience+the+...&pqatl=google "Camp lets kids experience the ..."], ''[[Daily Record (New Jersey)|Daily Record]]'', July 30, 2008. Accessed September 21, 2015. "During the first half of the day, the children rehearse with musical director Doug Dale for their show, and after lunch, they work on the set for that show with artistic director John Trogani.... Dale, of Randolph, said he tries to make sure the show fits the personalities of the children involved, and that it tells a story."</ref> * [[Robby Foley]] (born 1996), racing driver who competes in the [[IMSA SportsCar Championship|WeatherTech SportsCar Championship]]<ref>Allaway, Phil. [https://www.frontstretch.com/2017/12/27/p1-motorsports-unveils-gt-daytona-effort-for-2018-endurance-races/ "P1 Motorsports Unveils GT Daytona Effort for 2018 Endurance Races"], Frontstretch, December 27, 2017. Accessed April 15, 2021. "For Randolph, N.J.’s Foley, Daytona will mark his debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Wednesday’s news is quite the coup for him."</ref> * [[Sidney Gish]] (born 1997), singer-songwriter<ref>Thompson, Stephen. [https://www.npr.org/2019/03/05/699390102/the-austin-100-sidney-gish/ "The Austin 100: Sidney Gish"], National Public Radio, March 5, 2019. Accessed February 17, 2022. "Hometown: Randolph, New Jersey"</ref> * [[Mike Groh]] (born 1971), college football coach and former player who is wide receivers coach for the [[Indianapolis Colts]]<ref>[http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/groh_mike00.html Mike Groh], [[Virginia Cavaliers football]]. Accessed September 21, 2015. "He graduated from Randolph High School in Randolph, N.J., where he was a football and basketball standout."</ref> * [[Garry Howatt]] (born 1952), professional hockey player for the [[New York Islanders]], who owned a local golf complex (Mt. Freedom Golf) for 21 years<ref>Chessari, Joe. "Where's What's-His-Name", ''[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]'', December 21, 1991. "Howatt, who has lived in Randolph since 1984..."</ref> * [[Jon Hurwitz]] (born 1977), [[screenwriter]] whose credits include ''[[Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle]]'', ''[[Scary Movie 3]]'' (rewrite)<ref name=NYT2004>Cahillane, Kevin. [https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/15/nyregion/homegrown-a-stoner-comedy-straight-out-of-randolph.html "Homegrown: A Stoner Comedy Straight Out of Randolph"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', August 15, 2004. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Mr. Hurwitz and Mr. Schlossberg say their inspiration came straight out of Randolph. 'The high school we went to had a lot of Indian and Asian kids,' said Mr. Schlossberg, who graduated from Randolph High in Morris County in 1996, as did Mr. Hurwitz."</ref> * [[Jennifer Jones (Rockette)|Jennifer Jones]] (born 1967), dancer and actress, who in 1987 became the first African-American Radio City Music Hall [[The Rockettes|Rockette]]<ref>Roche, Megan. [https://wp.issuu.com/newviewmg/docs/mt._olive-dec._2019/53 "Former Radio City Rockette Still Shares Joy of Dance"], p,. 53, ''Mt. Olive Life'', December 2019. Accessed July 13, 2020. "Jennifer Jones, a Rockette that began her journey in 1987, hails from Randolph. A proud graduate of Randolph High School and County College of Morris, Jones also holds a special place in the history books as she was the first African American Rockette ever cast."</ref> * [[Payal Kadakia]] (born 1983), founder and chairman of [[ClassPass]]<ref>Burton, Charlie [https://www.wired.co.uk/article/payal-kadakia-classpass-gym-service-entrepreneur-tips "ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia on how she built a fitness empire; The global gym-subscription service has 30 million reservations under its belt. Executive chairman Payal Kadakia shares her tips for reaching the top"], ''[[Wired UK]]'', November 23, 2017. Accessed July 13, 2020. "1983 - Born in Randolph, New Jersey, to Indian parents; 2001: Graduated from Randolph High School"</ref> * [[Liz Katz]] (born 1988), [[cosplayer]] and [[actress]] whose credits include ''Guest House'' and ''[[Borderlands 3]]'' was born and raised in Randolph and graduated from Randolph High School in 2006<ref>[https://cavemancircus.com/2020/01/06/liz-katz/ Liz Katz], Cavemancircus, January 6, 2020. Accessed April 21, 2020. "She was born on July 8, 1988 in Randolph, New Jersey"</ref> * [[Michael Lansing]] (born 1994), professional [[association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for [[AC Horsens]] in the [[Danish Superliga]]<ref>[https://bucknellbison.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/mike-lansing/1929 Mike Lansing], [[Bucknell Bison men's soccer]]. Accessed July 13, 2020. "Hometown: Randolph, N.J.; High School: Randolph"</ref> * [[Tom MacArthur]] (born 1960), businessman and politician who served in the [[United States House of Representatives]] for [[New Jersey's 3rd congressional district]] from 2015 to 2019 and previously served as Mayor of Randolph<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001193 MacArthur, Thomas Charles, (1960 - )], ''[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]''. Accessed September 21, 2015. "member of the Randolph, N.J., city council, 2011-2013; deputy mayor of Randolph, N.J., 2012; mayor of Randolph, N.J., 2013-2014"</ref> * [[Amanda Magadan]] (born 1995), member of the [[United States women's national field hockey team]] starting in 2017<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170927092926/http://www.teamusa.org/usa-field-hockey/athletes/amanda-magadan Amanda Magadan], [[United States Olympic Committee]]. Accessed June 18, 2018. "Hometown: Randolph, N.J.; High School: Randolph High School"</ref> * [[Brendan Mahon]] (born 1995), [[Guard (American football)|guard]] for the [[Carolina Panthers]] of the [[National Football League|NFL]]<ref>[https://gopsusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1493 Brendan Mahon], [[Penn State Nittany Lions football]]. Accessed October 4, 2018. "Hometown: Randolph, N.J.... Cornerstone of the offensive line for coach Joe Lusardi at Randolph High School."</ref> * [[Brendan McSorley]] (born 2002), professional [[association football|soccer]] player who plays for [[MLS Next Pro]] club [[St. Louis City 2]]<ref>[https://friars.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/brendan--mcsorley/9656 Brendan McSorley], [[Providence Friars men's soccer]]. Accessed March 28, 2024. "Hometown Randolph, N.J.... Graduated from Delbarton School."</ref> * [[George Parros]] (born 1979), hockey player for the [[Montreal Canadiens]]<ref>[http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/archives/2006/04/26/sports/15396.shtml Parros '03 relishes job as an NHL enforcer], ''[[The Daily Princetonian]]'', April 26, 2006. "His family, which lives in Randolph, N.J., thought it would be nice if he were nearby, though the decision to attend Princeton was ultimately his."</ref> * [[Chris Pennie]] (born 1977), drummer for [[The Dillinger Escape Plan]] and [[Coheed and Cambria]]<ref>Staff. [http://www.sickdrummermagazine.com/index.php/the-drummers/hall-of-fame/20-chris-pennie.html "Chris Pennie"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113180239/http://www.sickdrummermagazine.com/index.php/the-drummers/hall-of-fame/20-chris-pennie.html |date=2016-01-13 }}, Sick Drummer Magazine, August 30, 2006. Accessed September 21, 2015. "After graduating from Randolph High School in 1995, Chris attended Berklee College of music in Boston Massachusetts, where he majored in music synthesis."</ref> * [[Sherry Ross]] (born {{circa|1954}}), sports broadcaster and journalist who is a [[color commentator]] for the [[New Jersey Devils]] radio broadcasts<ref>[http://devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=522243 "N.J. Statehouse to honor Sherry Ross"], [[New Jersey Devils]], March 22, 2010. Accessed September 21, 2015. "In May 2007, the native of Dover, NJ was among those inducted into the inaugural class of Randolph (NJ) High School's Hall of Fame."</ref> * [[Lee Saltz]] (born 1963), former professional [[American football]] [[quarterback]] in the [[National Football League]] who played for the [[Detroit Lions]] and the [[New England Patriots]]<ref>Staff. [http://www.dailyrecord.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/07/24/nfl-alumni-friends-tee-good-causes/13129561/ "NFL alumni, friends tee off for good causes"], ''[[Daily Record (New Jersey)|Daily Record]]'', July 24, 2014. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Lee Saltz, a Daily Record All-Area quarterback at Randolph who went on to play for the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions, made his debut as golf committee chairman."</ref> * [[Hayden Schlossberg]] (born 1978), [[screenwriter]] whose credits include ''[[Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle]]'', ''[[Scary Movie 3]]'' (rewrite)<ref name=NYT2004/> * [[Bob Van Dillen]] (born 1972), meteorologist on [[HLN (TV channel)|HLN]]'s ''[[Morning Express with Robin Meade]]''<ref>Staff. [http://www.newjerseyhills.com/no-storm-clouds-lie-in-randolph-s-robert-van-dillen/article_f223cbc3-a6e9-54fa-9235-caff39ace3c4.html "No storm clouds lie in Randolph's Robert Van Dillen's forecast"], ''New Jersey Hills'', December 26, 2002. Accessed April 15, 2015. "Van Dillen moved to the Shongum Lake area of Randolph with his family in 1977 when he was 4."</ref> * [[Drew Willy]] (born 1986), professional [[quarterback]]<ref>Via [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2008/09/randolph_native_drew_willy_lea.html "Randolph native Drew Willy leading Buffalo resurgence"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', September 16, 2008. Accessed April 19, 2012. "Saturday's win over Temple may go down as the most dramatic in University at Buffalo history, but for senior Drew Willy, a Randolph native, it was just another step in his evolution into a top-tier quarterback."</ref> {{div col end}}
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