Editing Middletown Township, New Jersey (section)

==Notable people==
{{Category see also|People from Middletown Township, New Jersey}}
People who were born in, are residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Middletown Township include:

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* [[Mary Kay Adams]] (born 1962), actress on ''[[Babylon 5]]''<ref>[http://www.what-a-character.com/cgi-bin/display.cgi?id=982803247 Profile of Mary Kay Adams], what-a-character.com. Accessed December 30, 2006.</ref><ref>Passalacqua, Connie. [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wehOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YnsMAAAAIBAJ&dq=mary-kay-adams%20middletown&pg=5175%2C5136248 "India is First Stop on Adams' Road To Fame"], ''Times-Union'', January 26, 1985. Accessed November 20, 2011. "In reality, Miss Adams is from a middle-class background and was raised in Middletown, N.J."</ref>
* [[Joseph Azzolina]] (1926–2010), served in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] 1966–1972, 1986–1988, and 1992–2006<ref>Sullivan, Joseph F. [https://www.nytimes.com/1988/04/03/nyregion/politics-parties-maneuver-to-replace-2-representatives.html "Politics; Parties Maneuver to Replace 2 Representatives"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', April 3, 1988. Accessed March 12, 2012. "Before Mr. Howard suffered a fatal heart attack on March 24 – he died the next day – his likely Republican opponent was former Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina of Middletown."</ref>
* [[Sebastian Bach]] (born 1968), [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] singer<ref>Considine, Bob. [http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_action=doc&p_docid=111D663548E09D10&p_docnum=5&p_queryname=NaN&p_product=NewsBank&p_theme=aggregated4&p_nbid=T70N59BRMTE4NTg0NzQ0OS4yODY4NjU6MTo3OnJhLTE4ODg "Springing Bach to life"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', May 19, 2006. Accessed July 30, 2007. "The 38-year-old Middletown resident is as excitable as ever, discussing the past, present and future with his typical hyperactivity."</ref>
* [[Howard Barbieri]] (born 1987), former [[American football]] [[Guard (American football)|guard]]<ref>Franklin, Paul. [http://blogs.mycentraljersey.com/rutgers/2010/07/02/sanu-even-took-himself-by-surprise/ "Sanu even took himself by surprise"], Scarket Scuttlebutt at ''[[Courier News]]'', July 2, 2010. Accessed August 28, 2019. "'He’s a monster. Just look at him,' said Barbieri, a 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive lineman from Middletown."</ref>
* [[Virginia Bauer]] (born 1956), advocate for families of the victims of the [[September 11 terror attacks]] who is a Commissioner of the [[Port Authority of New York and New Jersey]]<ref>Staff. [http://www.redbankgreen.com/2007/10/bauer-weds-fede/ "Sept. 11 Activist Bauer Weds Judge"], ''Red Bank Green'', October 9, 2007. Accessed August 31, 2016. "The paper reports that Bauer, of Red Bank, wed U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Donald H. Steckroth in a ceremony held Saturday at Georgian Court College. Bauer, 51, grew up in Middletown and was a Rumson resident when her first husband, David Bauer, died in the terror attacks."</ref>
* [[Alyssa Beckerman]] (born 1981), former [[gymnast]] and balance beam national champion<ref>Van Develde, Elaine. [https://archive.centraljersey.com/2000/10/04/olympians-to-get-the-royal-treatment-oct-22-parade-will-honor-local-swimmer-and-gymnast/ "Olympians to get the royal treatment Oct. 22 parade will honor local swimmer and gymnast"], Central Jersey Archives, October 4, 2000. Accessed November 21, 2020. "It’s no secret that Tom Wilkens and Alyssa Beckerman, both Middletown natives, went to Sydney, Australia, for the world’s biggest sporting attraction."</ref>
* [[Jon Bon Jovi]] (born 1962), musician<ref>Derakhshani, Tirdad. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20150531032244/http://articles.philly.com/2011-04-16/entertainment/29425459_1_jury-and-audience-awards-documentary-film-cinefest "Sideshow: CineFest hands out awards"]}}, ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', April 16, 2011. Accessed June 29, 2012. "Jon Bon Jovi's house in Middletown Township, N.J., was burgled April 3, with $100K in jewelry running down the road. The perp also burgled three neighbors."</ref><ref>[[Alan Light|Light, Alan]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/13/arts/music-bon-jovi-learns-the-value-of-staying-on-message.html "Music; Bon Jovi Learns the Value of Staying on Message"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', October 13, 2002. Accessed June 29, 2012. "But sipping coffee by the pool at his home in Middletown, N.J. – a sprawling estate he shares with his wife, Dorothea (his one-time high school sweetheart), and three children, complete with a recording studio and a fully operational pub – Mr. Bon Jovi revealed no bitterness."</ref>
* [[Jake Bongiovi]] (born 2002), actor, son of Jon Bon Jovi<ref>Jordan, Chris. [https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/03/28/coronvirus-nj-bon-jovi-son-had-symptoms-family-self-quarantined-middletown/2932891001/ "Coronavirus in NJ: Bon Jovi son had symptoms, family self-quarantined in Middletown"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', March 28, 2020. Accessed April 3, 2023. "The rocker's son, 17-year-old Jake Bongiovi, showed 'mild' symptoms of COVID-19 and now the family is 'sequestered and under quarantine' in their Middletown home in case Jake had it, Jon Bon Jovi said."</ref>
* [[Vinnie Brand]] (born 1963), comedian<ref>Thibault, Dannielle. [http://patch.com/new-jersey/middletown-nj/interview-headliner-comedian-and-middletown-resident-vinnie-brand-supports-the-arts "Interview: Headliner Comedian and Middletown Resident Vinnie Brand Supports the Arts "], Middletown Patch, September 25, 2013. Accessed July 18, 2016. "Vinnie Brand is a comedian.... But he's also on the Board of Education in his hometown of Middletown, NJ, is a father to six, and is helping the Middletown Arts Center raise money to support their cultural and musical programming."</ref><ref>[http://www.vinniebrand.com/#!press/c17q8 Bio and Press materials] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224010958/http://www.vinniebrand.com/ |date=February 24, 2015 }}, VinnieBrand.com. Accessed July 18, 2016. "Vinnie grew up in Middletown NJ, the third of four children born to a plumber and a overly optimistic mother."</ref>
* [[Nicole Byer]] (born 1986), comedian<ref>Lutes, Alicia. [https://amysmartgirls.com/16-smart-questions-for-nicole-byer-bb628f2be064 "16 Smart Questions for Nicole Byer"], Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, September 29, 2015. Accessed January 14, 2019. "Hometown: Lincroft, New Jersey... Monmouth County"</ref>
* [[Shilique Calhoun]] (born 1992), NFL [[defensive end]]<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CalhSh00.htm Shilique Calhoun], [[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]. Accessed July 20, 2019. "Born: March 20, 1992 (Age: 27-123d) in Middletown Twp, NJ"</ref>
* [[Pete Capella]] (born 1977), voice actor and comedian<ref>Celano, Clare Marie. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2002/04/17/freehold-borough-to-serve-as-filmmakers-backdrop/ "Freehold Borough to serve as filmmaker's backdrop"], ''News Transcript'', April 17, 2002. Accessed June 21, 2017. "Members of the cast include Peter Capella, who plays Steve Wilson. A Middletown resident, Capella has been featured in commercials and television pilots."</ref>
* [[Connie Chung]] (born 1946), TV journalist<ref name=APP>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20060104152359/http://orig.app.com/lifein/story/0,21786,1328005,00.html "From working-class to wealthy, distinct neighborhoods make Middletown"]}}, ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', October 14, 2004, backed up by [[Archive.is]] as of August 12, 2013. Accessed November 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Jordan, Chris. [http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/2017/05/08/nj-hall-fame-inductees-celebrate-asbury-park/312556001/ "NJ Hall of Fame inductees celebrate in Asbury Park"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', May 7, 2017. Accessed November 26, 2017. "Connie Chung lived in Middletown with her husband Maury Povich for 25 years while she was breaking barriers in TV journalism."</ref>
* [[Josh Cohen (basketball)|Josh Cohen]] (born 2001), college basketball player for the [[USC Trojans men's basketball|USC Trojans]]<ref>[https://sfuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/josh--cohen/10081 Josh Cohen], [[Saint Francis Red Flash men's basketball]]. Accessed January 22, 2025. "Hometown: Lincroft, N.J. High school: Christian Brothers Academy"</ref>
* [[Gary Cuozzo]] (born 1941), former [[quarterback]] who played in the NFL for the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts]], [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Minnesota Vikings]] and [[History of the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals]]<ref>Klingaman, Mike. [https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-09-catching_up_with_former_colt_g-story.html "Catching Up With ... former Colt Gary Cuozzo"], ''[[The Baltimore Sun]]'', September 29, 2009. Accessed August 28, 2019. "Cuozzo's effort earned him the game ball, though now he doesn't know its whereabouts. 'It's in the attic, I think,' said Cuozzo, of Middletown, N.J. A retired orthodontist, he kept the ball in his office for years, where it kept patients occupied as he straightened their teeth."</ref>
* [[James Dale (activist)|James Dale]] (born 1970), gay rights activist best known for his role in ''[[Boy Scouts of America v. Dale]]'', the landmark US Supreme Court case challenging the BSA's policy of excluding homosexuals from being scout leaders<ref>Devlin, Dory. [https://news.rutgers.edu/feature/james-dale-alumnus-put-spotlight-discrimination-against-gays/20160724 "James Dale: Alumnus Put a Spotlight on Discrimination Against Gays; A legal challenge to the Boy Scouts of America’s ban on gay scouts catalyzed the acceptance of gay youths as members"], ''Rutgers Today'', July 25, 2016. Accessed August 28, 2019. "Dale came out as gay in 1989, and he was happy at Rutgers. 'There was a tremendous amount of acceptance and pride among peers, staff, and faculty,' says Dale, who grew up in Middletown, New Jersey, and majored in communication and sociology."</ref>
* [[Donald De Lue]] (1897–1988), sculptor<ref>Stattel, Erin O. [https://www1.gmnews.com/2009/08/06/from-monumental-to-medallions-exhibit-showcases-de-lues-work-2/ "From monumental to medallions, exhibit showcases De Lue's work; Leonardo sculptor known for powerful human figures"], ''The Hub'', August 6, 2009. Accessed November 26, 2017. "De Lue, best known for his sculpture 'Rocket Thrower,' showcased at the 1964 New York World's Fair, was originally from Boston but took up residence in the Leonardo section of Middletown after seeking more space for his sculpting passion."</ref>
* [[Billy Devaney]] (born 1955), general manager of the [[St. Louis Rams]]<ref>Garafolo, Mike. [http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2009/04/monmouth_countys_billy_devaney.html "Monmouth County's Billy Devaney now making waves as GM of the St. Louis Rams"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', April 21, 2009. Accessed July 20, 2011. "'He's very happy right now. And I can tell he is, too,' said Mike Corley, Devaney's best friend from before their days together at Mater Dei High School in New Monmouth.... It was a fitting career path for a self-proclaimed "draftnik" (before there were draftniks) who used to take the bus from Leonardo – a section of Middletown – to Port Authority in Manhattan to pick up a copy of Street & Smith's draft guide."</ref>
* [[Peter Dobson]] (born 1964), actor who had a cameo role in ''[[Forrest Gump]]'' as [[Elvis Presley]]<ref>Chesek, Tom. [https://upperwetside.wordpress.com/2011/04/22/archive-a-sneak-preview-in-circuit-city/ "Archive: A Sneak Preview in Circuit City"], Upper Wet Side, April 22, 2011. Accessed September 22, 2015. "Red Bank area native, movie actor and filmmaker Peter Dobson directing his project EXIT 102, which climaxes a daylong Reels & Wheels event at various venues in Asbury Park.... Peter Dobson: I was born in Riverview Hospital; lived on West Front Street out by River Plaza.... I went to Lincroft Elementary, Thompson Junior High and Middletown High School South — where I spent two years in tenth grade. I also lived for a while in Loch Arbour, so I have very vivid memories of hanging out in Asbury Park."</ref>
* [[Dean Ehehalt]] (born 1964), head coach of the [[Monmouth Hawks baseball]] team<ref>[https://monmouthhawks.com/staff.aspx?staff=53 Dean Ehehalt], [[Monmouth Hawks baseball]]. Accessed August 28, 2019. "The Middletown, N.J., native spent the previous year as an assistant coach at Kennesaw State College in Marietta, Ga., where he was directly responsible for all aspects of defensive play and recruiting."</ref>
*<!-- Alphabetized as "Fallon Hogan, Siobhan" (not "Hogan, Siobhan Fallon") --> [[Siobhan Fallon Hogan]] (born 1961), former ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' cast member<ref>Chesek, Tom. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130131143955/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1723860731.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+23,+2009&author=TOM+CHESEK&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc='09+Basie+Awards+bring+out+best+of+high+school+shows&pqatl=google "'09 Basie Awards bring out best of high school shows"]}}, ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', May 23, 2009. Accessed January 22, 2011. ""Performing as master of ceremonies for this year's event was Count Basie Theatre board member Siobhan Fallon-Hogan, a Middletown resident...".</ref>
* [[Vincent Favale]] (born 1959), co-founder of [[Comedy Central]]<ref>Josselyn, Jim. [https://njmonthly.com/articles/jersey-living/jersey-celebrities/funny-guy/ "Funny Guy Vinnie Favale’s improbable journey from one night of standup to long-standing gigs with Letterman and Colbert."], ''[[New Jersey Monthly]]'', October 8, 2016. Accessed September 19, 2019. "Along the way, the 57-year-old Favale, who lives in Lincroft, worked for a variety of media companies, helped launch VH1 and became a regular guest on Howard Stern’s radio show."</ref>
* [[Darren Fenster]] (born 1978), manager in the [[Boston Red Sox]] minor league system<ref>[http://www.scarletknights.com/baseball/coaches/fenster.asp Darren Fenster – Assistant Coach] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110109090708/http://scarletknights.com/baseball/coaches/fenster.asp |date=January 9, 2011 }}, [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights baseball]]. Accessed May 29, 2013. "A native of Middletown, N.J., Fenster is also a part of four appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including three as a player."</ref>
* [[John P. Gallagher]] (1932–2011), politician who served in the [[New Jersey Senate]] from the [[New Jersey's 13th legislative district|13th Legislative District]] 1982–1984<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=nW-HAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Mr.+Gallagher+was+born+in+Kenilworth%22 ''Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey, Volume 200, Part 2''], p. 216. J.A. Fitzgerald. "John P. Gallagher, Rep., Middletown.... Mr. Gallagher was born in Kenilworth on Feb. 2 1932."</ref>
* [[Amy Handlin]] (born 1956), represents the [[New Jersey's 13th legislative district|13th Legislative District]] in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]]<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=58172 Assembly Member Amy H. Handlin], [[Project Vote Smart]]. Accessed August 10, 2007.</ref>
* [[Tom Hanson (American football)|Tom Hanson]] (1907–1970), football [[Halfback (American football)|halfback]] in the [[National Football League]], mainly for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], for whom he caught the first touchdown in franchise history<ref>Edelson, Stephen. [https://www.app.com/story/sports/2015/04/09/temple-eagles-swede-hanson/25505833/ "The legend of Swede Hanson, among the Shore's greatest"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', April 9, 2015. Accessed July 26, 2018. "It all started innocently enough in the late 1980s when they began brainstorming a Lions Hall of Fame for Middletown North High School, the former Leonardo High School.... Growing up in Navesink, the oldest Hanson brother, Joseph, played on the first official Leonardo football team in 1919. Swede, who had a twin brother, Henry, began playing high school sports in 1922, when he was just in seventh grade."</ref>
* [[Robert Harper (actor)|Robert Harper]] (1951–2020), stage, film and television actor<ref>Patrick, Wally. [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70344755/former-middletown-resident-finds-he/ "Former Middletown resident finds he likes life at ''Frank's Place''"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', October 19, 1987. Accessed February 13, 2021, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "Harper, 35, was born in New York. His parents, Eugene and Muriel Harper, moved to Middletown in 1963 and still reside in the New Monmouth section."</ref>
* [[Judith Rich Harris]] (1938–2018), psychologist and author of ''[[The Nurture Assumption]]''<ref>[[Malcolm Gladwell|Gladwell, Malcolm]]. [http://www.gladwell.com/1998/1998_08_17_a_harris.htm "Do Parents Matter?"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606145828/http://www.gladwell.com/1998/1998_08_17_a_harris.htm |date=June 6, 2011 }}, ''[[the New Yorker]]'', August 17, 1998. Accessed July 3, 2007. "But her article was accepted, and in the space below her name, where authors typically put 'Princeton University' or 'Yale University' or 'Oxford University,' Harris proudly put 'Middletown, New Jersey.'"</ref>
* [[Debbie Harry]] (born 1945), singer-songwriter and actress, lead singer of the band [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]<ref>Ward, John – [http://www.redbankgreen.com/redbankgreen/2006/06/i_will_drive_pa.html "I... Will... Drive Past Your House..."], ''Red Bank Green'', June 1, 2006. Accessed February 12, 2008. "It seems the frontwoman for Blondie has a house on The Green. Records on file in Freehold show that Harry paid $1 million for a 2.1-acre property on Shadow Lake in the River Plaza section of Middletown in April, 2003. The seller was the Edwin J. Dobson III Trust." River Plaza is serviced by the Red Bank Post Office.</ref>
* [[Josh Heald]] (born 1977), screenwriter, director, and producer best known for his work on ''[[Cobra Kai]]'' and ''[[Hot Tub Time Machine]]''<ref>Kuperinsky, Amy. [https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2021/12/cobra-kai-season-4-on-netflix-battle-for-the-soul-of-valley-rages-on-for-nj-creators-and-cast.html "‘Cobra Kai’ season 4 on Netflix: Battle for the soul of Valley rages on for N.J. creators and cast"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], December 31, 2021, updated January 6, 2022. Accessed November 17, 2022. "Heald (co-writer of ''Hot Tub Time Machine''), who met Hurwitz when they were students at the University of Pennsylvania, proudly remembers being an 'alpha' marching band drum major at Middletown High School South."</ref>
* [[Jerry Holbert]] (1958–2022), editorial cartoonist<ref>[http://www.featurebank.com/?title=Bio:Jerry%20Holbert%20Editorial%20Cartoons Jerry Holbert Editorial Cartoons], [[United Feature Syndicate]]. Accessed August 2, 2007. "Born in Middletown, N.J., in 1958, Holbert aspired to cartooning as a young child".</ref>
* [[Kristopher Jansma]], fiction writer and essayist<ref>[https://www.doylestownbookshop.com/event/screening-qa-and-book-signing-kristopher-jansma-county-theater "Screening, Q&A, and Book Signing with Kristopher Jansma at The County Theater"], Doylestown and Lahaska Bookshops. Accessed August 28, 2019. "Kristopher Jansma grew up in Lincroft, New Jersey."</ref>
* [[Ed Jones (defensive back)|Ed Jones]] (born 1952), former [[defensive back]] for the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] 1976–1984, who won five [[Grey Cup]]s for the Eskimos and was a CFL All-Star 1979–1981<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/144972676/ "Harris, Jones named to CFL All-Star Team"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', January 16, 1980. Accessed July 26, 2018. "Dickie Harris of Point Pleasant Beach and Ed Jones of Middletown Township both were named to the 1979 Canadian Football League All-Star team yesterday."</ref>
* [[Bill Kunkel (baseball)|Bill Kunkel]] (1936–1985), former Major League Baseball pitcher and umpire<ref>Staff. [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uYNPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OiUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6064,5724810&dq=bill-kunkel+leonardo&hl=en "Kunkel undergoes tests"], ''[[Times-News (Hendersonville, North Carolina)|Times-News]]'', February 18, 1983. Accessed August 14, 2012. "Leonardo, N.J. — Bill Kunkel, an American League umpire who has had one cancerous tumor removed, said Thursday that he will enter New York University Hospital for tests on a malignant tumor that was detected last week."</ref>
* [[Jeff Kunkel]] (born 1961), former major-league shortstop<ref>Alfano, Peter. [https://www.nytimes.com/1985/06/11/sports/players-enduring-triple-a-and-a-painful-loss.html "Players; Enduring Triple A And A Painful Loss"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', June 11, 1985. Accessed March 12, 2012. "He joked about the bonus that Jeff would sign, comparing it to his own miserly wages as a ballplayer. He enjoyed answering the telephone at the family's home in Leonardo, N.J., where scouts would call regularly."</ref>
* [[Joe Kyrillos]] (born 1960), politician who served in the [[New Jersey Senate]] 1992–2018, where he represented the [[New Jersey's 13th legislative district|13th Legislative District]], and in the [[New Jersey General Assembly|General Assembly]] 1988–1992<ref>Friedman, Matt. [https://www.nj.com/politics/2012/10/meet_joe_kyrillos_the_nice_guy.html "Meet Joe Kyrillos, a nice guy trying to unseat powerful U.S. Sen. Menendez"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], October 21, 2012. Accessed August 28, 2019. "Going to Washington would be a jump for Kyrillos, who’s rarely strayed far from Monmouth County. He still lives in Middletown, where he had a 'great suburban, American, run-around-the-neighborhood childhood.'"</ref>
* [[Mike Largey]] (born 1960), former professional basketball player who played [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] for [[Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C.]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] 1984–1987<ref>Handleman, Bill. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/145092617/ "Largey enjoying status in Israel as star player"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', July 13, 1986. Accessed May 4, 2021. "Back in 1983, Michael Patrick Largey was a household name in Port Monmouth, Middletown Township, and that was about it. He had emerged from Red Bank Catholic High School not knowing whether he wanted to kick footballs or shoot basketballs."</ref>
* [[Jack Lawless]] (born 1987), musician who has been the drummer for the bands [[DNCE]] and Ocean Grove, as well as a live drummer for the [[Jonas Brothers]]<ref>Rotolo, Chris. [https://tworivertimes.com/the-sounds-of-summer/ "The Sounds of Summer"], ''The Two River Times'', June 7, 2019. Accessed August 28, 2019. "You can see Nick, Joe and Kevin at several area shows this summer and when you do, be sure to pay your respects to the band’s longtime touring drummer Jack Lawless, a Middletown native."</ref>
* [[Rick Lovato]] (born 1992), [[long snapper]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] of the [[National Football League]]<ref>Edelson, Stephen. [https://www.app.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2016/12/13/eagles-rick-lovato-signed/95365866/ "Eagles sign Middletown long snapper Rick Lovato"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', December 13, 2016. Accessed May 7, 2018. "Rick Lovato Jr.'s pro football journey continued Monday night when the Philadelphia Eagles signed the 24-year-old long snapper to a contract."</ref>
* [[Brian Lynch (writer)|Brian Lynch]] (born 1973), writer and director of films including ''[[Big Helium Dog]]''<ref>O'Sullivan, Eleanor. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120714164522/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1839071731.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+06,+2002&author=ELEANOR+O'SULLIVAN&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Crude+dudes+in+Red+Bank&pqatl=google "Crude dudes in Red Bank"]}}, ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', January 6, 2002. Accessed August 2, 2007. "In addition to ''Vulgar'' from Johnson, Atlantic Highlands, the comedy ''Big Helium Dog,'' from Middletown's Brian Lynch, also will be shown."</ref>
* [[Raymond P. Martinez]], Administrator of the [[Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration]]<ref>Symons, Michael. [http://blogs.app.com/capitolquickies/2010/06/11/christie-nominations-include-hedinger-back-atop-nj-lottery/ "Christie nominations include Hedinger back atop NJ Lottery"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', June 11, 2010. Accessed August 28, 2019. "The Senate also voted to confirm Raymond P. Martinez of Middletown as chief administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and James Carey Witham of Annandale, Va., as brigadier general of the New Jersey Air National Guard."</ref>
* [[Ryan McCormick]] (born 1991), [[professional golfer]] who plays on the [[PGA Tour]]<ref>Prunty, Brendan. [https://www.nj.com/golf/2012/06/ryan_mccormick_wins_njsga_amat.html "Ryan McCormick wins NJSGA Amateur Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', June 8, 2012. Accessed January 17, 2024. "'I'm kind of speechless,” the Middletown resident said."</ref>
* [[Melanie McGuire]] (born 1972, née Slate), convicted of murder<ref>[http://www.melaniemcguire.com/about.htm About Melanie]. MelanieMcGuire.com. Accessed July 22, 2007.</ref>
* [[Knowshon Moreno]] (born 1987), former [[Miami Dolphins]] running back and 1st round draft choice of the [[Denver Broncos]]<ref>Strickland, Carter. [http://www.ajc.com/uga/content/sports/uga/stories/2007/09/24/gareport_0925.html "Dogs offensive line good, but not great"], ''[[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]'', September 25, 2007. Accessed October 17, 2007. "Moreno, a 5-foot-11, 207-pound native of Belford, N.J., tied senior Thomas Brown with a team-leading 74 rushing yards during the Bulldogs' 26-23 overtime win."</ref>
* [[Michael Mulheren]], actor<ref>[https://www.redbankgreen.com/2010/09/over-a-dozen-fun-ways-to-help-others/ "Over A Dozen Fun Ways To Help Others"], Red Bank Green, September 2010. Accessed August 28, 2019. "Micahel Mulheren of Middletown soon to return to Broadway as J. Jonah Jameson in the upcoming Spider-Man musical."</ref>
* [[Phil Murphy]] (born 1957), financier, diplomat and [[Governor of New Jersey]] following the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2017|2017 gubernatorial election]]<ref>Davis, Mike. [http://www.app.com/story/news/local/elections/2017/06/07/phil-murphy-kim-guadagno-new-jersey-gubernatorial-election-2017/374941001/ "NJ's next governor: Phil Murphy or Kim Guadagno"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', June 6, 2017. Accessed June 16, 2017. "Murphy, a 59-year-old former Goldman Sachs executive, has been living in Middletown since the late 1990s."</ref><ref>Corasaniti, Nick. [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/07/nyregion/phil-murphy-governor.html "Phil Murphy Is Elected Governor of New Jersey, in a Lift for Democrats"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', November 7, 2017. Accessed November 8, 2017.</ref>
* [[Tammy Murphy]] (born 1965), First Lady of New Jersey<ref>Racioppi, Dustin. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2018/03/28/tammy-murphy-elevating-profile-new-jerseys-first-lady/352596002/ "Tammy Murphy is elevating the profile of New Jersey's first lady"], ''[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]'', March 28, 2018. Accessed August 28, 2019. "Murphy refers to herself as a generalist, and her range was on display during a recent weekday. She was up with the family’s three Briards for a walk at 5:45 a.m., then headed from her Middletown home to speak at a breakfast in Ewing to support local council members."</ref>
* [[Olivia Nuzzi]] (born 1993), political journalist<ref>Burton, John. [http://tworivertimes.com/what-its-like-on-the-campaign-trail-middletowns-olivia-nuzzi-reports-for-the-daily-beast/ "What It's Like on the Campaign Trail: Middletown's Olivia Nuzzi Reports for the Daily Beast"], ''The Two River Times'', February 25, 2016. Accessed August 1, 2017. "Nuzzi grew up in the River Plaza section of Middletown, where her mother still lives, and graduated from Middletown High School South."</ref>
* [[Christian Peter]] (born 1972), former NFL defensive tackle<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20070929083623/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=PETERCHR01 Christian Peter profile]}}, database Football. Accessed August 1, 2007.</ref>
* [[Jason Peter]] (born 1974), former NFL football player<ref>Ginley, Bill. [http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_action=doc&p_docid=10FBBA572633F010&p_docnum=1&p_queryname=NaN&p_product=NewsBank&p_theme=aggregated4&p_nbid=B54P5BISMTE4NTg0NzQ0OS4yODY4NjU6MTo3OnJhLTE4ODg "When the Cheers Aren't Enough"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', February 12, 2006. Accessed August 1, 2007. "Peter, who grew up in the Locust section of Middletown and played at Middletown South before moving on to the University of Nebraska and then to the Carolina Panthers, saw his life crumble."</ref>
* [[Maury Povich]] (born 1939), talk show personality<ref>[http://www.cpcbhc.com/?sec=7&cat=1&pid=18 2007 Spring Invitational on May 16 at Hollywood Golf Course], accessed May 9, 2007. "Player registration and business sponsorship opportunities are underway for one of Monmouth County's most prominent golf tournaments – the CPC Spring Invitational hosted by Honorary Chairman Maury Povich of Middletown."</ref>
* [[Geraldo Rivera]] (born 1943), television journalist<ref name=Thinking1995>Cheslow, Jerry. [https://www.nytimes.com/1995/12/24/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-living-middletown-township-nj-historic-community-raritan-bay.html "If You're Thinking of Living In: Middletown Township, N.J.;A Historic Community on Raritan Bay"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', December 24, 1995. Accessed March 12, 2012. "The most expensive area is along the Shrewsbury River, where an eight-bedroom colonial on five acres is listed at $5.9 million. Among the residents of that area are Geraldo Rivera, the television personality, and members of the Hovnanian home-building family."</ref>
* [[Richard Scudder]] (1913–2012), newspaper pioneer and co-founder of the [[Digital First Media|MediaNews Group]]<ref>Hevesi, Dennis. [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/16/business/richard-b-scudder-co-founder-of-medianews-group-dies-at-99.html "Richard B. Scudder, Co-Founder of MediaNews Group, Dies at 99"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', July 15, 2012. Accessed August 12, 2012. "Richard B. Scudder, a founder and former chairman of MediaNews Group, one of the nation's largest newspaper chains, and an innovator in recycling newsprint, died on July 11 at his home in Navesink, N.J. He was 99."</ref>
* [[Kevin Smith]] (born 1970), filmmaker whose films include ''[[Clerks (1994 film)|Clerks]]'', ''[[Chasing Amy]]'' and ''[[Jersey Girl (2004 film)|Jersey Girl]]''<ref name=NewYork2006/>
* [[Jon Stewart]] (born 1962) comedian, writer, producer, director, actor, media critic and host of ''[[The Daily Show]]''<ref>[http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/blogs/sneak-peek-jon-stewarts-animal-rescue-farm "A sneak peek at Jon Stewart's animal rescue farm"], ''Mother Nature Network'', Accessed April 28, 2016. ''A sneak peek at Jon Stewart's animal rescue farm''</ref><ref>[http://www.farmsanctuary.org/media/2015-press-releases/jon-and-tracey-stewart-partner-with-farm-sanctuary-to-open-fourth-location-in-new-jersey/ "Jon and Tracey Stewart Partner with Farm Sanctuary to Open Fourth Location in New Jersey"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414063200/http://www.farmsanctuary.org/media/2015-press-releases/jon-and-tracey-stewart-partner-with-farm-sanctuary-to-open-fourth-location-in-new-jersey/ |date=April 14, 2016 }}, [[Farm Sanctuary]], Accessed April 28, 2016. ''Jon and Tracey Stewart Partner with Farm Sanctuary to Open Fourth Location in New Jersey''</ref><ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20151028121601/http://www.ecorazzi.com/2015/10/26/tracey-and-jon-stewart-partner-up-with-farm-sanctuary/ "Tracey and Jon Stewart's Bufflehead Farm Joins Farm Sanctuary"]}}, ''ecorazzi''. Accessed April 28, 2016.</ref>
* [[Penelope Stout]] (1622–1732), shipwrecked on Sandy Hook in 1640s and was a founder of Middletown<ref>Dowgin, Maura. [http://ind.gmnews.com/news/2003-04-16/Front_Page/015.html "Town gets support for Stout house purchase"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920124808/http://ind.gmnews.com/news/2003-04-16/Front_page/015.html |date=September 20, 2015 }}, ''Independent'', April 16, 2003. Accessed June 29, 2012. "The house once belonged to Penelope Stout, whom many people consider to be the founder of Middletown and a pioneer woman, said Bill Scott, current owner of the house."</ref>
* [[William Strickland (architect)|William Strickland]] (1788–1854), pioneering architect and civil engineer<ref>{{Philadelphia Architects and Buildings |ar=25248 |Strickland, William (1788–1854)}}. "Born in Navesink, NJ, to John and Elizabeth Strickland, William Strickland had the advantage of a master carpenter father who moved the family to Philadelphia in c. 1790 and became a charter member of the Practical House Carpenters' Society in 1811."</ref>
* [[E.W. Swackhamer]] (1927–1994), television director<ref>Roberts, Jerry. [https://books.google.com/books?id=kW8j6sHvrewC&pg=PA578 ''Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors, Volume 1''], p. 578. [[Scarecrow Press]], 2009. {{ISBN|0810861380}}. Accessed June 29, 2012. "E. W. (Egbert Warmdrink) Swackhamer b. 1927, Middletown, New Jersey; d. December 5, 1994, Berlin, Germany"</ref>
* [[George A. Tice]] (1938–2025), photographer, known for his images of people and places in New Jersey<ref>[[Richard Sandomir|Sandomir, Richard]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/arts/george-tice-dead.html "George Tice, 'Bard of New Jersey' With a Camera, Dies at 86"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 30, 2025. Accessed February 2, 2025. "Mr. Tice lived to the southeast, in Middletown, and he died there, at his home, on Jan. 16 at 86."</ref>
* [[Bob Tucker (American football)|Bob Tucker]] (born 1945), former tight end in the NFL for the [[New York Giants]] and [[Minnesota Vikings]]<ref>Harvin, Al. [https://www.nytimes.com/1973/01/12/archives/an-offseason-game-new-jersey-sports.html "An Offseason Game; New Jersey Sports"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 12, 1973. Accessed November 16, 2008. "Some of the other Jersey residents on the team, according to Davis, are Bob Tucker, the New York Giants' tight end from Lincroft; Phil Villapiano, Oakland Raider linebacker from Ocean Township, and Ron Johnson, Giant running back, now a resident of Fort Lee."</ref>
* [[James van Riemsdyk]] (born 1989), drafted second overall in the [[2007 NHL Entry Draft]], he has played for the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] and [[Toronto Maple Leafs]]<ref>Staff. [http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2012/06/flyers_trade_james_van_riemsdy.html "Flyers trade James van Riemsdyk to Toronto for defenseman Luke Schenn"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', June 23, 2012. Accessed August 18, 2012. "Van Riemsdyk, 23, is a native of Middletown and a product of Christian Brothers Academy, in Lincroft. He was the second pick overall in the 2007 draft and scored 47 goals and 52 assists for 99 points in three seasons for the Flyers."</ref>
* [[Trevor van Riemsdyk]] (born 1991), professional hockey player<ref>Isaac, Dave. [http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/nhl/2014/10/21/trevor-van-riemsdyk-latest-new-jersey-success-story/17681861/ "Trevor van Riemsdyk the latest New Jersey success story"], ''[[Courier-Post]]'', October 21, 2014. Accessed June 10, 2015. "Trevor van Riemsdyk, a 23-year-old defenseman from Middletown, N.J., decided to forego his senior season at the University of New Hampshire so he could go pro."</ref>
* [[Billy Van Zandt]] (born 1957), actor/playwright<ref>Strauss, Robert. [https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/14/nyregion/in-person-these-two-people-are-a-riot.html "In Person; These Two People Are a Riot"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', April 14, 2002. Accessed March 12, 2012. "Abstract – Article on Hollywood actors and television writers Billy Van Zandt, native of Middletown, and Jane Milmore, who grew up in nearby Keansburg; duo has been returning to Jersey Shore each spring for two decades for spring comedy productions."</ref>
* [[Steven Van Zandt]] (born 1950), solo rocker, guitarist for [[Bruce Springsteen]]'s E Street Band and actor on ''[[The Sopranos]]''<ref>DeMasters, Karen. [https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/07/nyregion/pop-music-rocking-the-foundations-of-american-life.html "Pop Music; Rocking the Foundations Of American Life"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', November 7, 1999. Accessed June 13, 2011."Mr. Van Zandt, who grew up in Middletown and now lives in Manhattan, was born into a Catholic family but grew up as a Baptist. He says he now accepts a mixture of many religions."</ref>
* [[Claudia Vázquez]] (born 1990), [[Association football|footballer]] who has played as [[Forward (association football)|forward]] and [[midfielder]] for the [[Puerto Rico women's national football team]]<ref>[https://monmouthhawks.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/claudia-vazquez/3157 Claudia Vazquez], [[Monmouth Hawks]]. Accessed April 12, 2020. "High School: Middletown North; Hometown: Belford, N.J."</ref>
* [[Bill Weber]] (1957–2024), NBC sports broadcaster<ref>[http://www.nascar.com/news/opinion/bill_weber/ Bill Weber biography], [[NASCAR]]. Accessed December 5, 2012. "I grew up in Middletown, NJ, graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis."</ref>
* [[Jay Weinberg]] (born 1990), drummer for heavy metal band [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]], son of Max Weinberg<ref>Lustig, Jay. [https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2009/05/jay_weinberg_speaks_hockey_dru.html "Jay Weinberg speaks: hockey, drumming and the E Street Band"],''[[Inside Jersey]]'', April 1, 2019, updated May 15, 2019. Accessed July 3, 2020. "Q. What high school did you go to? A. I went to Rumson-Fair Haven, right on the shore. Q. And you lived in Middletown? A. Yeah, it's about 20 minutes from there."</ref>
* [[Max Weinberg]] (born 1951), ''[[Late Night with Conan O'Brien]]'' band leader and drummer of [[Bruce Springsteen]]'s E Street Band<ref>DeMasters, Karen. [https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/28/nyregion/music-for-springsteen-bar-mitzvahs-and-conan-this-drummer-sets-the-beat.html "Music; For Springsteen, Bar Mitzvahs and Conan, This Drummer Sets the Beat"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 28, 2001. Accessed March 12, 2012. "'I actually played at bar mitzvahs after the band broke up and was glad to do it,' Mr. Weinberg said in a recent interview in his home in a tony section of Middletown Township."</ref>
* [[Tom Wilkens]] (born 1975), Olympic swimming medalist<ref>[[Frank Litsky|Litsky, Frank]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/1999/03/31/sports/swimming-national-spring-championship-wilkens-didn-t-expect-this-much-success.html "Swimming: National Spring Championship; Wilkens Didn't Expect This Much Success"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', March 31, 1999. Accessed June 13, 2011. "When Tom Wilkens was growing up in Middletown, N.J., and swimming for Christian Brothers Academy in nearby Lincroft, he never thought he would be ranked No. 1 in the world in a race that was not even his specialty."</ref>
* [[Brian Williams]] (born 1959), Chief Breaking News Anchor on [[MSNBC]], former anchor and managing editor of ''[[NBC Nightly News]]''<ref>Strauss, Robert. [https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/27/nyregion/in-person-the-life-of-brian-annotated.html "In Person; The Life Of Brian, Annotated"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', October 27, 2002. Accessed June 13, 2011. "Mr. Williams grew up in Mom-apple-pie-and-TV-trays style in Middletown, Monmouth County, a town of true middle class."</ref>
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