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Greek-americanA Greek-American is a citizen of the United States who has significant Greek heritage. Greek-Americans have a heavy concentration in New York City (most notably in Astoria) and Chicago. Tarpon Springs, Florida is also home to a large Greek-American community. List of Famous Greek-Americans - Arianna Huffington, Author and Columnist.
- Melina Kanakaredes, Actress.
- Alex Karras, Actor.
- Greg Louganis (Greek by adoption; ethnically Samoan and Swedish)
- Andy Manatos, Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
- John Negroponte, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq.
- Pete Sampras, Tennis Player.
- Paul Sarbanes, U.S. Senator representing the state of Maryland.
- John Sitilides, Executive Director of the Western Policy Center.
- Alex Spanos, Owner of the San Diego Chargers
- John Stamos, Actor.
- George Stephanopoulos, Political Commentator, Former White House Communications Director.
- George Tenet, Former Director of the U.S. CIA.
- Paul Tsongas, Former Senator from Massachusetts
- TAKI 183, Graffiti artist.
- Frances Fragos Townsend, Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor.
- Billy Zane, Actor.
Popular Culture The 2002 comedy film My Big Fat Greek Wedding portrayed the love story of a Greek-American woman and a non-Greek American man. It also examines the protagonist's troubled love/hate relationship with her cultural heritage and value system. Greek Americans
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