List RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Brooklyn.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Brooklyn, with photos when available. These renowned Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, but everyone on this list grew up in Brooklyn and considers it to be their home. This list includes Brooklyn TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Brooklyn then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Brooklyn. Various bits of information are available for these Brooklyn celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
List contains TV actors like Michael Jordan, Anne Hathaway.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Brooklyn?" and "Who are the most famous Brooklyn actors?"1
Michael Bell
Rugrats, Darkwing DuckBirthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Bell (born July 30, 1938) is an American actor, voice actor, voice director and... more2
Charlie Adler
Rocko's Modern Life, Tiny Toon AdventuresBirthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Charles Michael Adler (born October 2, 1956) is an American voice actor, casting director and... more3
Suzanne Pleshette
The Bob Newhart Show, G.I. Joe: Sigma 6Birthplace: Brooklyn Heights, New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress and voice... more4
Martin Landau
Mission: Impossible, Buffalo BillBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Martin James Landau (; June 20, 1928 – July 15, 2017) was an American actor, acting coach,... more5
Mary Tyler Moore
The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Dick Van Dyke ShowBirthplace: Brooklyn Heights, New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Mary Tyler Moore is an American actress, primarily known for her roles in television sitcoms.... more6
Jerry Stiller
Seinfeld, The King of QueensBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Gerald Isaac Stiller (June 8, 1927 – May 11, 2020) was an American comedian and actor. He... more7
Alyssa Milano
Charmed, Who's the Boss?Birthplace: Bensonhurst, New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America, Italy
Alyssa Jayne Milano (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress, producer, activist, and... more8
Richard Lewis
Curb Your Enthusiasm, RiptideBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Richard Philip Lewis (born June 29, 1947) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He came... more9
Connie Stevens
Fantasy Island, Hawaiian EyeBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Connie Stevens (born Concetta Rosalie Ann Ingoglia; August 8, 1938) is an American actress,... more10
Mickey Rooney
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, The Year Without a Santa ClausBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Mickey Rooney (born Joseph Yule Jr.; September 23, 1920 – April 6, 2014) was an American... more11
Gilbert Gottfried
Cyberchase, Hollywood SquaresBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried (born February 28, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and... more12
Chuck McCann
DuckTales, TaleSpinBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Charles John Thomas McCann (September 2, 1934 – April 8, 2018) was an American actor, voice... more13
Anne Hathaway
Get Real, Scrat's Treasure HuntBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. One of the... more14
Deborah Ann Woll
True Blood, DaredevilBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Deborah Ann Woll (born February 7, 1985) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as... more15
Leah Remini
The King of Queens, Head of the ClassBirthplace: Bensonhurst, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
Leah Marie Remini (born June 15, 1970) is an American actress, author, former Scientologist,... more16
Moe Howard
The Three Stooges, Jerks of All TradesBirthplace: New York City, USA, Bensonhurst, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Moses Harry Horwitz (June 19, 1897 – May 4, 1975), known professionally as Moe Howard, was an... more17
Adam Sandler
Saturday Night Live, Remote ControlBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter,... more18
Jessica Walter
Arrested Development, ArcherBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Jessica Walter (born January 31, 1941) is an American actress. She is known for appearing in... more19
Harold Perrineau Jr.
Lost, OzBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Harold Perrineau (formerly Harold Williams; born August 7, 1963) is an American actor. He is... more20
Dom DeLuise
Amazing Stories, The Dean Martin ShowBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Dominick DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor, voice actor, comedian,... more21
Marisa Tomei
A Different World, Game OverBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
Marisa Tomei (, Italian: [toˈmɛi]; born December 4, 1964) is an American actress. She is the... more22
Heywood "Woody" Allen (born December 1, 1935) is an American director, writer, actor, and... more23
Adam Arkin
Sons of Anarchy, LifeBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Adam Arkin (born August 19, 1956) is an American television, film and stage actor, and... more24
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAY-Z),... more25
Jennifer Esposito
Blue Bloods, Spin CityBirthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Jennifer Esposito (born April 11, 1973) is an American actress and author. She is known for... more