Lee Gauch (born 1934), author of over 30 works of children's literature who was inducted into the New Jersey Literary Hall of Fame in 1993. Jeff Grace, comedian, screenwriter, film producer, film director and actor, who directed Folk Hero & Funny Guy. Jon Gutwillig (born 1974), guitarist of the Disco Biscuits. Tobin Heath (born 1988), 2x World Cup Champion and 2x Olympic gold medalist soccer player with the United States women's national team. Vincent R. Kramer (1918–2001), United States Marine Corps colonel who was a guerrilla warfare expert and was awarded the Navy Cross during the Korean War. Peter Kuhn (1955-2009), race car driver who won both the USAC and SCCA Formula Super Vee championships in 1980. Philip Lindsley (1786–1855), Presbyterian minister, educator, and classicist who served as the acting president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) from 1822 to 1824. Page McConnell (born 1963), keyboardist best known for his work with Phish. Robert E. Mulcahy III (born 1932), former athletic director at Rutgers University. Akshay Nanavati (born 1984), United States Marine Corps veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner and author of Fearvana. Edmund Perry (1825–1878), politician and newspaper publisher, who served as President of the New Jersey Senate from 1861 to 1862 Jasbir Puar (born 1967), queer theorist, Professor of Women and Gender Studies at Rutgers University and author of The Right to Maim. Samuel Lewis Southard (1787–1842), served as U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy, and the 10th Governor of New Jersey. Meryl Streep (born 1949), multiple Oscar-winning actress LaDainian Tomlinson (born 1979), former NFL running back who played for the San Diego Chargers. The founding members of punk rock band The Bouncing Souls grew up in Basking Ridge. References External links Basking Ridge History web site Basking Ridge's most famous resident. Lord Stirling's Legacy and his grand Stirling Manor The History of Religion in Basking Ridge Comparing the Basking Ridge Historic Oak to other old trees Thinking of living in Basking Ridge? Top 10 Reasons What is Bernards Township Charter Day? The History of Bernards Twp Municipal Hall - The Astor Estate History of the Great White Oak Tree in Basking Ridge Basking Ridge Fire Company No. 1 Website History of Ridge High School History of Basking Ridge and Annin Middle School History of Bowling in the Somerset Hills and Basking Ridge Meryl Streep was from Basking Ridge Somerset Hills Most Famous Residents The Mr.