Famous Syosset High School Alumni

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People on this list must have gone to Syosset High School and be of some renown.

List of famous alumni from Syosset High School, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Syosset High School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Syosset High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Syosset High School are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Syosset High School.

This list has a variety of graduates, like Natalie Portman and Judd Apatow, in it.

This list answers the questions โ€œWhich famous people went to Syosset High School?โ€ and โ€œWhich celebrities are Syosset High School alumni?โ€
  • Natalie Portman

    Natalie Portman

    Film Producer, Model, Actor
    Natalie Portman, born as Neta-Lee Hershlag in 1981, is a highly acclaimed actress and filmmaker with dual Israeli and American citizenship. Her talent for acting was evident from an early age when she was discovered by an agent in a pizza parlor at the age of eleven. Despite her young age, Natalie's determination led to her film debut in Luc Besson's thriller Lรฉon: The Professional. Since then, she has graced both the big screen and stage with performances that have received numerous accolades. Portman's acting career is marked by diverse roles across different genres. In 1999, she gained global recognition for her role as Queen Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. She further showcased her versatility through films like V for Vendetta, where she famously shaved her head on camera for the role, and Black Swan which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress due to its intense portrayal of a ballet dancer's descent into madness. Outside of acting, Portman attended Harvard University where she studied psychology while still maintaining a successful career in Hollywood - proving herself not only talented but also intellectually formidable. Dedicated to various causes such as animal rights and environmental issues; Portman utilizes her platform effectively towards activism work too. As a filmmaker, she made her directorial debut with A Tale of Love and Darkness which premiered at Cannes Film Festival โ€“ showcasing another facet of this multitalented artist's capabilities.
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  • Judd Apatow

    Judd Apatow

    Television director, Comedian, Television producer
    Judd Apatow (; born December 6, 1967) is an American filmmaker, actor and comedian. He is the founder of Apatow Productions, through which he produced and developed the television series Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, Funny or Die Presents, Girls, Love, and Crashing and directed the films The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007), Funny People (2009), This Is 40 (2012), Trainwreck (2015), May It Last: A Portrait Of The Avett Brothers (2017), and The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018). Apatow's work has won numerous awards including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Creative Arts Emmy Award, a Hollywood Comedy Award, and an AFI Award for Bridesmaids (2011). His films have also been nominated for Grammy Awards, PGA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Academy Awards.His producing credits include The Cable Guy (1996), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Superbad (2007), Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Step Brothers (2008), Get Him to the Greek (2010), Bridesmaids (2011), Wanderlust (2012), The Five-Year Engagement (2012), Begin Again (2013), Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), The Big Sick (2017) and Juliet, Naked (2018).
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  • Elaine Chao

    Elaine Chao

    Politician, Economist
    Elaine Lan Chao (Chinese: ่ถ™ๅฐ่˜ญ; pinyin: Zhร o XiวŽolรกn; born March 26, 1953) is the United States Secretary of Transportation who assumed her office on January 31, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Chao was previously Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. Born in Taipei to Chinese parents who had left mainland China following the Chinese Civil War, Chao immigrated to the United States at age 8. Her father founded the Foremost Group, which eventually became a major shipping corporation. Chao was raised on Long Island, New York and subsequently attended Mount Holyoke College and Harvard Business School. She worked for a number of financial institutions before being appointed to several senior positions in the Department of Transportation under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush, including Deputy Secretary. She next served as Director of the Peace Corps. Chao was president of the United Way of America from 1992 to 1996. While not in government, Chao has served on several boards of directors and worked for The Heritage Foundation and the Hudson Institute, two conservative think-tanks. Chao served as Secretary of Labor for the duration of George W. Bush's presidency and serves as Secretary of Transportation under President Donald Trump. Chao was the first Asian American woman and the first Chinese American in U.S. history to be appointed to a President's Cabinet. Chao married Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in 1993.
  • Idina Menzel

    Idina Menzel

    Songwriter, Actor, Voice acting
    Idina Menzel, a name synonymous with Broadway brilliance and vocal virtuosity, has carved out an indelible legacy in the world of performing arts. Born on May 30, 1971, in Queens, New York, Menzel's journey to stardom began in earnest with her breakthrough role in the original production of Rent, where she originated the character of Maureen Johnson. Her performance was widely acclaimed, netting her a nomination for the prestigious Tony Award in 1996. This early success set the stage for a career filled with illustrious roles and accolades. Menzel's star continued to ascend as she landed the iconic role of Elphaba in the musical phenomenon Wicked. This role not only showcased her exceptional vocal range but also highlighted her nuanced acting skills. Her portrayal of the misunderstood witch earned her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2004, solidifying her status as a Broadway legend. Beyond the theater, Menzel's talent transcended mediums as she ventured into film and television, with notable roles in projects such as Disney's Enchanted and the television series Glee. However, it was Menzel's vocal performance as Elsa in Disney's animated blockbuster Frozen that introduced her to a new generation of fans. Her rendition of the film's anthem, "Let It Go," won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and became a cultural phenomenon. This achievement added another feather to her cap, making her one of the few artists to have both a Tony and an Academy Award. Furthermore, Menzel's commitment to philanthropy is evident through her work with 'A BroaderWay Foundation', an organization she co-founded, which aims to provide arts-centered programs for young girls. Idina Menzel's career, characterized by her vocal prowess and her passion for the arts, continues to inspire performers worldwide.
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  • Adam Pascal

    Adam Pascal

    Musician, Actor, Singer
    Adam Pascal (born October 25, 1970) is an American actor, singer, and musician, known for his performance as Roger Davis in the original 1996 cast of Jonathan Larson's musical Rent on Broadway, the 2005 movie version of the musical, and the Broadway tour of Rent in 2009. He is also known for originating the role of Radames in Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida, for playing the Emcee from the 1998 revival of Cabaret, and for playing Huey Calhoun in the Broadway company of Memphis. Most recently, he played William Shakespeare in the Tony Award-winning musical Something Rotten!
  • Michael Isikoff

    Michael Isikoff

    Journalist
    Michael R. Isikoff is an American investigative journalist who is currently the Chief Investigative Correspondent at Yahoo! News. He is the co-author with David Corn of the book entitled Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump, published on March 13, 2018.From July 2010 to April 2014, Isikoff was the national investigative correspondent for NBC News. He resigned from NBC, citing the network's move in a direction that left him with "fewer opportunities" for his work. He had previously worked for Newsweek, which he joined as an investigative correspondent in June 1994, and wrote extensively on the U.S. government's War on Terrorism, the Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse, campaign finance and congressional ethics abuses, presidential politics and other national issues. Isikoff had been prepared to break the Monica Lewinsky scandal, but several hours before going to print, the article was killed by top Newsweek executives. As a result, the story broke first on Matt Drudge's Drudge Report the following morning. Isikoff's book on the subject, Uncovering Clinton: A Reporter's Story, was named Best Non-Fiction Book of 1999 by the Book of the Month Club.
  • Robert Maschio
    Robert Maschio (born August 25, 1966) is an American actor. He is known for playing Dr. Todd 'The Todd' Quinlan in the American comedy-drama Scrubs.
  • Doug Geed

    Doug Geed

    Doug Geed is an American journalist, born in December 1958 on Long Island, New York. He was graduated from Syosset High School and received a Bachelor of Journalism Degree at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Missouri in 1980. Geed worked at WALK Radio in Patchogue, Long Island as a reporter and anchor from 1981 until 1986 when he became one of the original members of News 12 Long Island -- the country's first regional, 24-hour cable news television station. He created News 12's East End Bureau in 1991, serving as bureau chief until 1997 when he became morning anchor. In 1997 he created News 12's Emmy Award winning East End Showโ€”serving as producer, host and reporter. Geed has received 10 New York Emmy Awards as well as dozens of other regional, state and local awards, including Journalist of the Year from the Long Island chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Geed has been married since 1985 and he and his wife have three children.
  • Ed Newman

    Ed Newman

    Miami Dolphins 1973-1984
    Edward Kenneth Newman (born June 4, 1951) is a former All-Pro offensive guard who, from 1973 to 1984, played 167 games over 12 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He is now a judge in Florida.
  • John Weisbrod

    John Weisbrod

    John Weisbrod is a retired American professional ice hockey center and former Calgary FlamesAssistant General Manager/Player Personnel from 2011-2013. In addition to his work in the NHL, Weisbrod also served as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Orlando Magic, of theNational Basketball Association from 2004-2005.
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  • Jay Bienstock

    Jay Bienstock

    Television producer
    Jay Bienstock (born November 20, 1965) is an American television producer. His credits include Behind the Music, Survivor, The Apprentice, 13: Fear is Real with film director Sam Raimi, Bachelor Pad, and The Voice. In 2010, he formed Bienstock Young Media and over the next several years, the company produced projects for CBS, A&E, TLC, CMT, VH1, and ABC Family, as well as the series Animal Intervention hosted by Alison Eastwood for Nat Geo Wild and Timeโ€™s Up for MTV. In 2014, Bienstock became CEO of Talpa Media USA, the American arm of global Dutch powerhouse Talpa, owned by John de Mol, one of the biggest names in unscripted programming. Their global game show hit Divided is currently airing 75 episodes on Game Show Network Bienstock has been nominated eight times for an Emmy Award, winning three. He's been nominated three times for Producer of the Year in non-fiction television by the Producer's Guild of America, winning twice, and nominated two times for Program of the Year by the Television Critics Association. Bienstock grew up on Long Island where he graduated from Syosset High School and later earned his BFA at Emerson College in Boston.
  • Alan S. Blinder

    Alan S. Blinder

  • David L. Bushell

    David L. Bushell

    Film Producer
    David L. Bushell is a film producer.
  • Meg Wolitzer

    Meg Wolitzer

    Author, Writer
    Best-selling author.
    Meg Wolitzer (born May 28, 1959) is an American novelist, known for The Wife, The Ten-Year Nap, The Uncoupling, The Interestings, and The Female Persuasion. She works as an instructor in the MFA program at Stony Brook Southampton.