TV Actors from California

Updated April 3, 2020 10.8k views1.4k items

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

List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in California, with photos when available. These renowned California 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 California, but everyone on this list grew up in California and considers it to be their home. This list includes California TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in California then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is California. Various bits of information are available for these California celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.

The list you're viewing is made up of different TV actors like Jessica Alba and Angelina Jolie.

This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from California?" and "Who are the most famous California actors?"

...more

1
Tress MacNeille
The Simpsons, Futurama
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Tress MacNeille (born Teressa Claire Payne; June 20, 1951) is an American voice actress and... more
2
Cree Summer
Rugrats, Tiny Toon Adventures
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: Canada, United States of America
Cree Summer Francks (born July 7, 1969) is an American-Canadian actress, voice actress,... more
3
Brad Garrett
Everybody Loves Raymond, The Transformers
Birthplace: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Brad H. Gerstenfeld (born April 14, 1960), known professionally as Brad Garrett, is an... more
More Brad Garrett
#151 of 233 The Funniest Stand Up Comedians Of All Time#70 of 111 The Funniest Jewish Comedians And Actors
4
Grey DeLisle
Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Fairly OddParents
Birthplace: USA, Fort Ord, California
Nationality: United States of America
Erin Grey Van Oosbree (born August 24, 1973), credited as Grey DeLisle () and Grey Griffin, is... more
5
Corey Burton
The Transformers, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Birthplace: Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Corey Gregg Weinberg (born August 3, 1955), known professionally as Corey Burton, is an... more
6
Edward James Olmos
Dexter, Battlestar Galactica
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an American actor, director, producer, and... more
More Edward James Olmos
#435 of 1,017 The Best Actors in Film History#166 of 461 The Best TV Actors of All Time
7
Candi Milo
Dexter's Laboratory, Tiny Toon Adventures
Birthplace: Palm Springs, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Candyce Anne Rose Milo (born January 9, 1961) is an American voice actress and singer. She has... more
8
Elizabeth Montgomery
Bewitched, Challenge of the Super Friends
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Elizabeth Victoria Montgomery (April 15, 1933 – May 18, 1995) was an American film, stage, and... more
More Elizabeth Montgomery
#159 of 843 The Best Actresses in Film History#55 of 282 The Funniest Female Comedians of All Time
9
Jack Black
Mr. Show with Bob and David, Life Goes On
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jack Black (born Thomas Jacob Black; August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian,... more
More Jack Black
Jack Black Posts That Perfectly Capture Why He Is Everyone's Favorite Person Right Now#357 of 739 The Best Singers of All Time
10
Elizabeth Mitchell
Lost, Revolution
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Elizabeth Mitchell (born March 27, 1970) is an American actress. She is known for her lead... more
11
Christopher Gorham
Covert Affairs, Ugly Betty
Birthplace: Fresno, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Christopher David Gorham (born August 14, 1974) is an American actor who is best known for the... more
More Christopher Gorham
#125 of 130 Actors Who Consistently Make Great Movies#19 of 22 Famous Parents of Special Needs Children
12
Cam Clarke
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Tick
Birthplace: Burbank, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Cameron Arthur Clarke (born November 6, 1957) is an American voice actor and singer, known for... more
13
Grace Park
Battlestar Galactica, Hawaii Five-0
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Nationality: Canada, United States of America
Grace Park (born March 14, 1974) is a Canadian actress who played Cylon model Number Eight,... more
More Grace Park
#133 of 155 The All-Time Greatest Action Stars#2 of 76 The Best Asian Actresses in Hollywood History

14
Autumn Reeser
The O.C., No Ordinary Family
Birthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Autumn Reeser (born September 21, 1980) is an American actress. She is best known for her... more
More Autumn Reeser
#5 of 163 The Best Hallmark Channel Actresses#9 of 115 The Best Hallmark Channel Actors & Actresses Under 40
15
Brian Austin Green
Beverly Hills, 90210
Birthplace: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Brian Austin Green (born Brian Green; July 15, 1973) is an American actor and producer best... more
More Brian Austin Green
#71 of 119 The Greatest '90s Teen Stars#163 of 188 The Best Rappers From Los Angeles
16
Alanna Ubach
The Spectacular Spider-Man, The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo
Birthplace: Downey, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Alanna Noel Ubach (born October 3, 1975) is an American actress known for her roles in Coco as... more
17
Cheech Marin
Married... with Children, Nash Bridges
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marín (born July 13, 1946) is an American stand-up comedian, actor,... more
More Cheech Marin
The Best Cheech & Chong Movies#43 of 339 The Funniest People Of All Time
18
Elisabeth Moss
Mad Men, Top of the Lake
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Elisabeth Singleton Moss (born July 24, 1982) is an American actor and producer. She has... more
More Elisabeth Moss
Things You Didn't Know About Elisabeth Moss#45 of 58 The Most Influential Actors Of 2019
19
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie (; née Voight, formerly Jolie Pitt, born June 4, 1975) is an American actress,... more
More Angelina Jolie
The Very Best Angelina Jolie Movies#50 of 349 The Best American Actresses Working Today
20
Adam Brody
The O.C., Funny or Die Presents
Birthplace: USA, Carlsbad, California
Nationality: United States of America
Adam Jared Brody (born December 15, 1979) is an American actor, writer, musician and producer.... more
More Adam Brody
#142 of 200 The Hottest Men Of 2021, Ranked#16 of 52 Actors Who Almost Got the Part in a DC Film
21
Blake Lively
Gossip Girl
Birthplace: Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Blake Ellender Lively (née Brown; August 25, 1987) is an American actress. Lively is known for... more
More Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds And Blake Lively Can't Stop Roasting Each Other, And We Love It#178 of 269 The Most Trustworthy Celebrities in the World
22
Beau Bridges
Stargate SG-1, Brothers & Sisters
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Lloyd Vernet "Beau" Bridges III (born December 9, 1941) is an American actor and director. He... more
More Beau Bridges
#514 of 904 Celebrity Death Pool 2021#243 of 302 The Greatest Actors Who Have Never Won an Oscar (for Acting)
23
Emma Caulfield
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, General Hospital
Birthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Emma Caulfield Ford (born Emma M. Chukker; April 8, 1973) is an American actress best known... more
More Emma Caulfield
#813 of 1,267 Test 18- The Most Beautiful Women in the World#7 of 13 Here's What The Cast Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer Looks Like Now

24
Eddie Cibrian
CSI: Miami, Invasion
Birthplace: Burbank, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America, Cuba
Edward Carl Cibrian ( SIB-ree-ən; born June 16, 1973) is an American actor. He played Cole... more
More Eddie Cibrian
#71 of 146 The Best Hallmark Channel Actors#544 of 568 American Public Figures Who Are National Treasures
25
Constance Marie
Switched at Birth, George Lopez
Birthplace: East Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Constance Marie Lopez (born September 9, 1965) known professionally as Constance Marie, is an... more
More Constance Marie
#27 of 100 The Best Hispanic & Latina Actresses#21 of 207 Your Favorite Hispanic Celebrities

Cree Summer