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TV Actors from Brooklyn

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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?"

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Michael Bell
Rugrats, Darkwing Duck
Birthplace: 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... more on Wikipedia
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Charlie Adler
Rocko's Modern Life, Tiny Toon Adventures
Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Charles Michael Adler (born October 2, 1956) is an American voice actor, casting director and... more on Wikipedia
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Suzanne Pleshette
The Bob Newhart Show, G.I. Joe: Sigma 6
Birthplace: Brooklyn Heights, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress and voice... more on Wikipedia
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Martin Landau
Mission: Impossible, Buffalo Bill
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Martin James Landau (; June 20, 1928 – July 15, 2017) was an American actor, acting coach,... more on Wikipedia
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Mary Tyler Moore
The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show
Birthplace: 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.... more on Wikipedia
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Jerry Stiller
Seinfeld, The King of Queens
Birthplace: 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... more on Wikipedia
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Alyssa Milano
Charmed, Who's the Boss?
Birthplace: Bensonhurst, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Alyssa Jayne Milano (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress, producer, activist, and... more on Wikipedia
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Richard Lewis
Curb Your Enthusiasm, Riptide
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Connie Stevens
Fantasy Island, Hawaiian Eye
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Mickey Rooney
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, The Year Without a Santa Claus
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Gilbert Gottfried
Cyberchase, Hollywood Squares
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Chuck McCann
DuckTales, TaleSpin
Birthplace: 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... more on Wikipedia
13
Anne Hathaway
Get Real, Scrat's Treasure Hunt
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Deborah Ann Woll
True Blood, Daredevil
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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15
Leah Remini
The King of Queens, Head of the Class
Birthplace: Bensonhurst, New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Moe Howard
The Three Stooges, Jerks of All Trades
Birthplace: 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... more on Wikipedia
17
Adam Sandler
Saturday Night Live, Remote Control
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Jessica Walter
Arrested Development, Archer
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Harold Perrineau Jr.
Lost, Oz
Birthplace: 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... more on Wikipedia
20
Dom DeLuise
Amazing Stories, The Dean Martin Show
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Marisa Tomei
A Different World, Game Over
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
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Woody Allen
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Adam Arkin
Sons of Anarchy, Life
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Jay-Z
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Jennifer Esposito
Blue Bloods, Spin City
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America,Italy
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