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Cheap Car Rentals and Famous People from Long Island
Alec Baldwin - an Oscar-nominated actor. He is the oldest and best-known of the Baldwin brothers. Born in Massapequa on Long Island, Baldwin began his career in acting with his first major role in the soap opera The Doctors as Billy Aldrich. Although that was cancelled shortly after, Baldwin spent a lot of time acting in TV roles and made his film debut in 1988 with a minor role in She's Having a Baby. His lead role in The Hunt for Red October made him a household name. In 2003 he was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in The Cooler. More recent movies include Fun with Dick and Jane and The Aviator. Massapequa is a town on the South Shore of Long Island. It is ideal to visit with a cheap car rental if you would like to visit the beautiful beaches.
Billy Joel - Billy Joel is a singer, songwriter, and pianist from the Bronx on Long Island. He was very popular in the 1970s and 1980s with hits such as Piano Man and Uptown Girl. Joel is known for his Long Island roots, with recordings such as Live on Long Island. He frequently plays for his hometown area. He is a six-time Grammy winner, and one of the few pop artists to have hits in the '70s, '80s, and '90s. He still does the occasional tour, usually with Elton John, and writes and records classical music. If you enjoy Billy Joel, be sure to see if he may be performing while you are on Long Island with a cheap car rental!
Vinny Testaverde - Born in Brooklyn, Testaverde is a quarterback. He played in two Pro Bowls before moving to the Dallas Cowboys. In 2005 he returned to the New York area to play for the New York Jets. Be sure to catch a game while in New York with your cheap car rental.
Billy Crystal - Born in Long Beach, Crystal is an actor, writer, producer, and film director. He studied film and television under Martin Scorsese at New York University and landed a role as one of the first gay characters on TV as Jodie Dallas on Soap. In 1984, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. He was known for his parody of Fernando Lamas. His big breaks came with The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally. He has hosted the Academy Awards 8 times. Long Beach has many tourist attractions, including some of the best beaches in Nassau County. Be sure to check out the area with your cheap car rental.
Eddie Murphy - Eddie Murphy was also born in Brooklyn and got his start on the show Saturday Night Live. He was known for his parody of Buckwheat from Little Rascals and Fred Rogers. He was said to be one of the most talented people on the show. He left in 1983-1984 for other opportunities. The Beverly Hills Cop series was his first major film role. Recently he was the voice of the Donkey in Shrek. He has appeared in many family comedies as well, such as The Nutty Professor and Dr. Doolittle. With a cheap car rental, you can see one of Murphy's upcoming films while you are in New York.
Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey was born and raised on Long Island. She is a pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her debut in 1990 with a self-titled album. She enjoyed early success in the industry, but in the late 1990s somewhat changed her style to be a bit more hip hop. She co-wrote and produced songs with popular artists such as Sean "Puffy" Combs and Missy Elliott. In 2001 Carey took a break from music. She returned in 2005 with a hit album and songs that topped the charts. Be sure to catch Mariah in New York with your cheap car rental when she is in town.
