List of famous TV actors from United States, listed alphabetically with photos of the actors when available. United States 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 American TV stars that have ever lived, so if you're an aspiring actor or actress from United States this list should contain many of your idols. If you're looking for a particular popular actor or actress from United States then use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.
TV actors here include everything from Jim Byrnes to Cathy Carr.
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best American TV actors?" and "Which television actors are from United States?"
You can click on the names of these legendary TV stars of United States in order to get more information about each one. If you're a TV junkie use this list of talented American actresses to find some new TV stars that you haven't already heard of.1
Dick Van Dyke
The Dick Van Dyke Show, Diagnosis: MurderBirthplace: West Plains, Missouri, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, comedian, singer, and... more on Wikipedia2
James Dean
Kraft Television Theatre, Lux Video TheatreBirthplace: Marion, Indiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor from Indiana.... more on Wikipedia3
Debbie Allen
Grey's Anatomy, FameBirthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Deborah Kaye Allen (born January 16, 1950) is an American actress, dancer, choreographer,... more on Wikipedia4
Wayne Brady
Sofia the First, Don't Forget the Lyrics!Birthplace: Columbus, Georgia, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Wayne Alphonso Brady (born June 2, 1972) is an American actor, singer, and comedian who is a... more on Wikipedia5
John Corbett
Sex and the City, Northern ExposureBirthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Nationality: United States of America
John Joseph Corbett (born May 9, 1961) is an American actor and country music singer. He is... more on Wikipedia6
Bryton James
Family Matters, The Young and the RestlessBirthplace: Lakewood, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Bryton Eric McClure (born August 17, 1986), also credited as Bryton James and Bryton, is an... more on Wikipedia7
Jim Belushi
Hey Arnold!, Aaahh!!! Real MonstersBirthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
Nationality: Albania, United States of America
James Adam Belushi (; born June 15, 1954) is an Albanian-American actor, voice actor,... more on Wikipedia8
Drew Carey
The Drew Carey Show, The Price Is RightBirthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Drew Allison Carey (born May 23, 1958) is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, sports... more on Wikipedia9
Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit
Full HouseBirthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States
Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit is an actor and the twin brother of Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit.10
Rita Moreno
Oz, The Rockford FilesBirthplace: Humacao, United States, with Territories
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Rita Moreno (born December 11, 1931) is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer and singer. Her career... more on Wikipedia11
E.G. Daily
Rugrats, The Powerpuff GirlsBirthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Elizabeth Ann Guttman (born September 11, 1961), credited as E. G. Daily and sometimes... more on Wikipedia12
Shirley MacLaine
Downton Abbey, Shirley's WorldBirthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty; April 24, 1934) is an American film, television,... more on Wikipedia13
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Regis Philbin
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (US), The NeighborsBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (August 25, 1931 – July 24, 2020) was an American media... more on Wikipedia15
Jim Byrnes
Highlander: The Series, Beast Wars: TransformersBirthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Nationality: United States of America
James Thomas Kevin Byrnes OBC (born September 22, 1948) is an American blues musician,... more on Wikipedia16
Matthew Broderick
Faerie Tale Theatre, The WestBirthplace: New York City, Manhattan, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American actor, comedian and singer. His roles... more on Wikipedia17
Telly Savalas
Kojak, Alice in WonderlandBirthplace: Garden City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Aristotelis "Telly" Savalas (Greek: Αριστοτέλης Σαβάλας; January 21, 1922 – January 22, 1994)... more on Wikipedia18
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María Conchita Alonso
Kingpin, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!Birthplace: Cienfuegos, Cuba
Nationality: Venezuela, United States of America, Cuba
María Conchita Alonso Bustillo (born June 29, 1957), better known as María Conchita, is a... more on Wikipedia20
Fred Armisen
Saturday Night Live, PortlandiaBirthplace: USA, Mississippi, Hattiesburg
Nationality: United States of America
Fereydun Robert "Fred" Armisen (born December 4, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, writer,... more on Wikipedia21
Joey Lawrence
Melissa & Joey, BlossomBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Joseph Lawrence Mignogna Jr. (born April 20, 1976) is an American actor, musician, and game... more on Wikipedia22
Eric McCormack
Will & Grace, PerceptionBirthplace: Toronto, Canada
Nationality: Canada, United States of America
Eric James McCormack (born April 18, 1963) is a Canadian actor and singer known for his role... more on Wikipedia23
Karen Black
Tales of the City (UK)Birthplace: USA, Park Ridge, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Karen Blanche Black (née Ziegler; July 1, 1939 – August 8, 2013) was an American actress,... more on Wikipedia24
George Burns
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, Wendy and MeBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
George Burns (born Nathan Birnbaum; Yiddish: נתן בירנבוים; January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996)... more on Wikipedia25
Bill Engvall
The Bill Engvall Show, I Love the '90s: Part DeuxBirthplace: Galveston, Texas, USA
Nationality: United States of America
William Ray Engvall Jr. (born July 27, 1957) is an American comedian and actor best known for... more on Wikipedia
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