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?"1
Robin Williams
Mork & Mindy, The Crazy OnesBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian.... more2
Jim Belushi
Hey Arnold!, Aaahh!!! Real MonstersBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: Albania, United States of America
James Adam Belushi (; born June 15, 1954) is an Albanian-American actor, voice actor,... more3
Bernie Mac
The Bernie Mac ShowBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Bernard Jeffrey McCullough (October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008), better known by his stage name... more4
Jenny McCarthy
Tripping the Rift, Santa BabyBirthplace: USA, Evergreen Park, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Jennifer McCarthy Wahlberg (née Jennifer Ann McCarthy; November 1, 1972) is an American... more5
Harrison Ford
Star Wars Holiday Special, The Making of Star WarsBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American actor. He gained worldwide fame for his... more6
Jeff Garlin
Curb Your Enthusiasm, The GoldbergsBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jeffrey Todd Garlin (born June 5, 1962) is an American comedian, actor, producer, director,... more7
Fred Savage
The Wonder Years, OswaldBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Fred Aaron Savage (born July 9, 1976) is an American actor, director, and producer. He is best... more8
Mr. T
The A-Team, Eek! The CatBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Mr. T (born Laurence Tureaud; May 21, 1952) is an American actor, bodyguard, television... more9
Michael Ian Black
The State, Frisky DingoBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Ian Black (born Michael Ian Schwartz; August 12, 1971) is an American comedian, actor,... more10
Tress MacNeille
The Simpsons, FuturamaBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Tress MacNeille (born Teressa Claire Payne; June 20, 1951) is an American voice actress and... more11
Aries Spears
The Proud Family, Mad TVBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Aries Spears (born April 3, 1975) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer from New... more12
Dan Castellaneta
The Simpsons, Darkwing DuckBirthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, USA
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
Daniel Louis Castellaneta (; born October 29, 1957) is an American actor, voice actor,... more13
John C. Reilly
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, singer, voice... more14
Harold Ramis
Second City Television, SCTV Network 90Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Harold Allen Ramis (; November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor, director,... more15
Frank Caliendo
Hot in Cleveland, Mad TVBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Frank Caliendo (born January 19, 1974) is an American comedian and impressionist, best known... more16
Chi McBride
Pushing Daisies, Ultimate Spider-ManBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Kenneth "Chi" McBride (born September 23, 1961) is an American actor. He starred as high... more17
Raquel Welch
Central Park West, The RoguesBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Raquel Welch (born September 5, 1940) is an American actress and singer. She first won... more18
Sherri Shepherd
Hot in Cleveland, Less than PerfectBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Sherri Evonne Shepherd (born April 22, 1967) is an American actress, comedian, author, and... more19
Common
Hell on Wheels, Black in the 80sBirthplace: Chicago metropolitan area, Illinois, Chicago, United States of America, United States
Nationality: United States of America
Lonnie Corant Jaman Shuka Rashid Lynn (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name... more20
Paul Frees
The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, Frosty the SnowmanBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Solomon Hersh Frees (June 22, 1920 – November 2, 1986), better known as Paul Frees, was an... more21
Michael Clarke Duncan
The Finder, SparksBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 – September 3, 2012) was an American actor best known... more22
Walt Disney
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of ColorBirthplace: Hermosa, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Walter Elias Disney (; December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur,... more23
Kiele Sanchez
Lost, The GladesBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Kiele Michelle Sanchez ( KEE-lee; born October 13, 1977) is an American actress who starred in... more24
Crispin Freeman
Young Justice, HellsingBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Crispin Freeman (born February 9, 1972) is an American voice actor, ADR director and writer... more25
Kenneth Mars
Malcolm in the Middle, Laverne & ShirleyBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Kenneth Mars (April 4, 1935 – February 12, 2011) was an American character actor and voice... more
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