ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Chicago.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Chicago, with photos when available. These renowned Chicago 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 Chicago, but everyone on this list grew up in Chicago and considers it to be their home. This list includes Chicago TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Chicago then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Chicago. Various bits of information are available for these Chicago celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
List TV actors include Jennifer Morrison, Dwyane Wade and more.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Chicago?" and "Who are the most famous Chicago actors?"26
Jennifer Marie Morrison (born April 12, 1979) is an American actress, producer, director, and... more on WikipediaJennifer Morrison
House, Once Upon a Time27
Richard Newman
Beast Wars: Transformers, Spider-Man UnlimitedBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Richard Newman may refer to: Richard Newman (actor) (born 1946), American voice actor Richard... more on Wikipedia28
Lauren Tom
Futurama, King of the HillBirthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Lauren Tom (born August 4, 1961) is an American actress and voice actress. Her roles include... more on Wikipedia29
Marilu Henner
Taxi, The Tracey Ullman ShowBirthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Mary Lucy Denise Henner (born April 6, 1952) is an American actress, producer, radio host, and... more on Wikipedia30
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Cassidy Freeman
Smallville, LongmireBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Cassidy Freeman (born April 22, 1982) is an American actress and musician. She is known for... more on Wikipedia32
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Martin Mull
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchBirthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Martin Eugene Mull (born August 18, 1943) is an American actor and comedian who has appeared... more on Wikipedia34
Brian Doyle-Murray
The Middle, Get a LifeBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Brian Doyle-Murray (né Murray; born October 31, 1945) is an American actor, voice actor,... more on Wikipedia35
Jack Benny
The Jack Benny Program, The George Burns and Gracie Allen ShowBirthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Jack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky, February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) (often called... more on Wikipedia36
Bonnie Hunt
Life with Bonnie, The Bonnie Hunt ShowBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Bonnie Lynn Hunt (born September 22, 1961) is an American comedian, actress, director,... more on Wikipedia37
Larenz Tate
Rescue Me, Love MonkeyBirthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Larenz Tate (born September 8, 1975) is an American film and television actor. Tate is best... more on Wikipedia38
Sendhil Ramamurthy
Heroes, Beauty & the BeastBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Sendhil Amithab Ramamurthy (born May 17, 1974) is an American actor. He is best known for his... more on Wikipedia39
Adam Baldwin
Firefly, Law & Order: Special Victims UnitBirthplace: Winnetka, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Adam Baldwin (born February 27, 1962) is an American actor and voice actor. He starred in... more on Wikipedia40
Hugh Hefner
The Girls Next Door, E!'s Pam: Girl on the Loose!Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Hugh Marston Hefner (April 9, 1926 – September 27, 2017) was an American magazine publisher,... more on Wikipedia41
Quincy Jones
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary SpecialBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American record producer,... more on Wikipedia42
Virginia Madsen
Unsolved Mysteries, American DreamsBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Virginia G. Madsen (born September 11, 1961) is an American actress and producer. She made her... more on Wikipedia43
Barbara Barrie
Barney Miller, Suddenly SusanBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Barbara Barrie (born Barbara Ann Berman, May 23, 1931) is an American actress of film, stage... more on Wikipedia44
Gillian Anderson
The X-Files, HannibalBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Gillian Leigh Anderson, (born August 9, 1968) is an American-English film, television and... more on Wikipedia45
Jennifer Beals
Lie to Me, The L WordBirthplace: South Side, Chicago
Nationality: United States of America
Jennifer Beals (born December 19, 1963) is an American actress and a former teen model. She... more on Wikipedia46
Michael Madsen
Vengeance Unlimited, Animal PrecinctBirthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Søren Madsen (born September 25, 1957) is an American actor, producer, director,... more on Wikipedia47
Avery Schreiber
The Jetsons, AnimaniacsBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Avery Lawrence Schreiber (April 9, 1935 – January 7, 2002) was an American comedian and actor.... more on Wikipedia48
Billy Zane
The Deep EndBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
William George Zane Jr. (born February 24, 1966) is an American actor and producer. He is best... more on Wikipedia49
Christine Ebersole
Bobby's World, The Hogan FamilyBirthplace: Winnetka, Illinois, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Christine Ebersole (born February 21, 1953) is an American actress and singer. She has... more on Wikipedia50
Kel Mitchell
Kenan & Kel, All ThatBirthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Kel Johari Rice Mitchell (born August 25, 1978) is an American actor, stand-up comedian,... more on Wikipedia
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