Famous TV Actors from Birmingham

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List RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Birmingham.

List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Birmingham, with photos when available. These renowned Birmingham actors and actresses are listed by popularity, so the names at the top of the list will be the most recognizable. A few of these actors may not have technically been born in Birmingham, but everyone on this list grew up in Birmingham and considers it to be their home. This list includes Birmingham TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Birmingham then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Birmingham. Various bits of information are available for these Birmingham celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for. TV actors here include everything from Emmylou Harris to David Spade.This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Birmingham?" and "Who are the most famous Birmingham actors?"

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Courteney Cox
Friends, Family Ties
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Courteney Bass Cox (born June 15, 1964) is an American actress, producer, and director. She is... more on Wikipedia
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Agam Darshi
Sanctuary, Dan for Mayor
Birthplace: Birmingham, England
Nationality: England
Agamdeep Darshi is an English-born actress, now based in Los Angeles.
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Bruce Campbell
Burn Notice, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Birthplace: Royal Oak, Michigan, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Bruce Lorne Campbell (born June 22, 1958) is an American actor, producer, writer and director.... more on Wikipedia
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Amber Benson
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Girltrash!
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Amber Nicole Benson (born January 8, 1977) is an American actress, writer, director, and... more on Wikipedia
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Martin Shaw
Judge John Deed, The Professionals
Birthplace: Birmingham, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Martin Shaw (born 21 January 1945) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in the... more on Wikipedia
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Cat Deeley
Fame Academy, So You Think You Can Dance
Birthplace: Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Catherine Elizabeth "Cat" Deeley (born 23 October 1976) is an English television presenter,... more on Wikipedia
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Arnold Pinnock
The Listener, The Bridge
Birthplace: Birmingham, England
Nationality: Canada, England
Arnold Pinnock (born in Birmingham, England) is a Canadian actor who is perhaps best known for... more on Wikipedia

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David Spade
Saturday Night Live, Beavis and Butt-head
Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
David Wayne Spade (born July 22, 1964) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, writer, and... more on Wikipedia
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Kate Ashfield
Watership Down, The Diary of Anne Frank
Birthplace: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Kate Ashfield (born 28 May 1972) is an English actress, earlier known for her award-winning... more on Wikipedia
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David Harewood
Homeland, Selfie
Birthplace: Small Heath, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
David Harewood (born 8 December 1965) is a British actor. He trained at the Royal Academy of... more on Wikipedia
11
Sarah Smart
Wallander, Casualty 1909
Birthplace: Birmingham, England
Nationality: England
Sarah Smart (born 3 March 1977) is an English actress.
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Ashley Crow
Heroes, The Secret Circle
Birthplace: Birmingham, USA, Alabama
Nationality: United States of America
Ashley Diane Crow (born August 25, 1960) is an American actress. She is best known for her... more on Wikipedia
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Adrian Lester
Hustle, Bonekickers
Birthplace: Eurasia, Birmingham, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, West Midlands
Nationality: England
Adrian Anthony Lester (born 14 August 1968), born Anthony Harvey, is an English actor,... more on Wikipedia
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Felicity Jones
The Worst Witch, The Diary of Anne Frank
Birthplace: Bournville, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
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Ozzy Osbourne
The Osbournes, Osbournes Reloaded
Birthplace: Aston, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
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Christine Lahti
Chicago Hope, Jack & Bobby
Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Christine Ann Lahti (born April 4, 1950) is an American actress and filmmaker. She was... more on Wikipedia
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Louise Fletcher
VR.5, The Stepford Husbands
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Estelle Louise Fletcher (born July 22, 1934), known professionally as Louise Fletcher, is an... more on Wikipedia
18
Kate Jackson
Charlie's Angels, The Rookies
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Lucy Kate Jackson (born October 29, 1948) is an American actress, director, and producer,... more on Wikipedia
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Nell Carter
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Gimme a Break!
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Garfield Morgan
The Sweeney, Shelley
Birthplace: Birmingham, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
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Terence Rigby
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Birthplace: Erdington, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Terence Christopher Gerald Rigby (2 January 1937 – 10 August 2008) was an English RADA trained... more on Wikipedia
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Patrick Baladi
The Office, Mistresses
Birthplace: Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Patrick Bashir Baladi (born 25 December 1971) is an English actor and musician. He is best... more on Wikipedia
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Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She has... more on Wikipedia
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Robin Nedwell
Doctor in the House, Doctor in the House
Birthplace: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Robin Courteney Nedwell (27 September 1946 – 1 February 1999) was an English actor. He is best... more on Wikipedia
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Trevor Eve
Waking the Dead, Shoestring
Birthplace: Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Trevor John Eve (born 1 July 1951) is an English film and television actor. In 1979 he gained... more on Wikipedia

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