List of famous TV actors from Jamaica, listed alphabetically with photos of the actors when available. Jamaica has given birth to a lot of talented television actors who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, soap operas, reality shows and more. These are some of the funniest and most talented Jamaican TV stars that have ever lived, so if you're an aspiring actor or actress from Jamaica this list should contain many of your idols. If you're looking for a particular popular actor or actress from Jamaica then use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.
List features TV actors like Beenie Man, Frank Silvera and more!
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Jamaican TV actors?" and "Which television actors are from Jamaica?"
You can click on the names of these legendary TV stars of Jamaica in order to get more information about each one. If you're a TV junkie use this list of talented Jamaican actresses to find some new TV stars that you haven't already heard of.1
Philip Akin
Highlander: The Series, Swamp ThingBirthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality: Canada, Jamaica
Philip Akin (born April 18, 1950) is a Canadian actor.Akin has had roles in major American... more2
Roger Cross
24, ContinuumBirthplace: Christiana, Jamaica
Nationality: Jamaica
Roger Cross (born October 19, 1969) is a Jamaican-born Canadian actor who has made numerous... more3
Sean Paul Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican rapper, singer and record... more4
Robert Nesta Marley, (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter.... more5
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Designing Women, MoeshaBirthplace: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Nationality: United States of America, Jamaica
Sheryl Lee Ralph (born December 30, 1956) is an American actress, singer, author, and... more6
Madge Sinclair
Trapper John, M.D.Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality: United States of America, Jamaica
Madge Dorita Sinclair (née Walters; April 28, 1938 – December 20, 1995) was a Jamaican... more7
Mona Hammond
EastEnders, Juliet BravoBirthplace: Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
Nationality: China, United Kingdom, Jamaica
Mona Hammond, OBE (born Mavis Chin; April 1934), is a Jamaican-born actress of Chinese descent... more8
Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley (born 21 July 1978) is a Jamaican reggae recording... more9
Shaggy
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special, I Love the New MillenniumBirthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality: United States of America, Jamaica
Orville Richard Burrell CD (born October 22, 1968), better known by his stage name Shaggy, is... more
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Winston Foster (born 1956), better known by the stage name Yellowman, is a Jamaican reggae... more11
Richard Chevolleau
Earth: Final Conflict, Matt WatersBirthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality: Canada, Jamaica
Richard Chevolleau (born October 1966) is a Jamaican-Canadian actor.... more12
Rodney Basil Price (born 12 June 1972), known as Bounty Killer, is a Jamaican reggae and... more13
James Chambers, OM (born 1 April 1948), known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, is a Jamaican ska... more14
Moses Anthony Davis (born 22 August 1973), better known by his stage name Beenie Man, is a... more15
Ziggy Marley
David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley (born 17 October 1968) is a Jamaican musician and leader of the... more
16Yanna McIntosh
The Line, This Is WonderlandBirthplace: Jamaica
Nationality: Canada, Jamaica
Yanna McIntosh (born 1970), sometimes credited as Yanna MacIntosh, is a Jamaican-born Canadian... more17
Miguel Orlando Collins (born 17 April 1976), known by his stage name Sizzla Kalonji or Sizzla,... more18
Frank Silvera
The High ChaparralBirthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality: United States of America, Jamaica
Frank Alvin Silvera (July 24, 1914 – June 11, 1970) was a Jamaican-born American character... more19
Evan Dexter O'Neal Parke (born 2 January 1968) is a Jamaican-born American actor perhaps best... more20
Sandy Denton
The Surreal Life, The Surreal Life: Fame GamesBirthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality: United States of America, Jamaica
Sandra Jacqueline Denton (born November 9, 1964 or 1969) (sources differ), better known by her... more21
Usain St Leo Bolt (; born 21 August 1986) is a retired Jamaican sprinter. He is a world... more22
Buju Banton (born Mark Anthony Myrie; 15 July 1973) is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae... more23
Adidja Azim Palmer (born 7 January 1976) better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican reggae... more24
Peter Tosh, OM (born Winston Hubert McIntosh; 19 October 1944 – 11 September 1987) was a... more25
Oneal Bryan, better known by his stage name Elephant Man is a Jamaican dancehall musician and... more
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