TV Actors from Hartford

Updated October 13, 2018 1.9k views63 items

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

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

A list made up of TV actors like Brooke Burke Charvet and Katharine Hepburn.

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

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Will Friedle
Boy Meets World, ThunderCats
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Nationality: United States of America
William Friedle (; born August 11, 1976) is an American actor, writer and comedian. He is best... more
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Brooke Burke Charvet
Wild On!, Life Is Great With Brooke Burke
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Brooke Lisa Burke (born September 8, 1971) is an American actress, dancer, model, and... more
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Katharine Hepburn
The Corn Is Green, Love Among the Ruins
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress. Known for... more
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Linda Evans
Dynasty, The Big Valley
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Linda Evans (born Linda Evenstad; November 18, 1942), is an American actress known primarily... more
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Tony Todd
Transformers: Prime, The Eden Formula
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Anthony Tiran "Tony" Todd (born December 4, 1954) is an American actor, voice artist, and film... more
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Mark McGrath
Extra, Pussycat Dolls Present
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Mark Sayers McGrath (born March 15, 1968) is an American singer who is the lead vocalist of... more
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Arielle Dombasle
Lace
Birthplace: Norwich, USA, Connecticut
Nationality: France, United States of America
Arielle Dombasle (born April 27, 1953) is an American-born French singer, actress, director... more
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David Alan Basche
The Exes, Three Sisters
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
David Alan Basche (born August 25, 1968) is an American actor. He is best known for playing... more
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David Naughton
My Sister Sam, Makin' It
Birthplace: West Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Nationality: United States of America
David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) is an American actor and singer known for his... more
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Ann Todd
The Stu Erwin Show, Maelstrom
Birthplace: Hartford, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Dorothy Ann Todd (24 January 1907 – 6 May 1993) was an English actress and producer.... more
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Mike Kellin
The Wackiest Ship in the Army, Fitz and Bones
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Mike Kellin (born Myron Kellin, April 26, 1922 – August 26, 1983) was an American actor.... more
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Katherine Cannon
Beverly Hills, 90210
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Katherine Cannon (born September 6, 1953) is an American actress. Her early roles included... more
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Louis Nye
Alice in Wonderland, Needles and Pins
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Louis Nye (May 1, 1913 – October 9, 2005) was an American comedic actor. He was an entertainer... more

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Eriq La Salle
ER, The Human Factor
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Erik Ki La Salle (born July 23, 1962), professionally known as Eriq La Salle, is an American... more
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Carlene Watkins
The Tortellis, Best of the West
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Carlene Watkins is a film actress.... more
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Rebecca Lobo
WNBA on ESPN
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Rebecca Rose Lobo-Rushin (born October 6, 1973) is an American television basketball analyst... more
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Jenna Dewan
Witches of East End, The Playboy Club
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Jenna Lee Dewan (; born December 3, 1980) is an American actress and dancer. She started her... more
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Raymond St. Jacques
Rawhide, The Sophisticated Gents
Birthplace: USA, Connecticut, Hartford
Nationality: United States of America
Raymond St. Jacques (March 1, 1930 – August 27, 1990) was an American actor, director and... more
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Tara Sands
Fighting Foodons, Shamanic Princess
Birthplace: USA, Connecticut, Hartford
Nationality: United States of America
Tara Sands is an American voice actress and a former co-host of the Cartoon Network's weekly... more
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Ed Begley
Kraft Television Theatre, Leave It to Larry
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Edward James Begley (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American actor of theatre, radio,... more
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Thomas Ian Griffith
Another World
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Thomas Ian Griffith (born March 18, 1960) is an American actor, producer, writer and martial... more
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Gary Merrill
The Reporter, Justice
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Gary Fred Merrill (August 2, 1915 – March 5, 1990) was an American film and television actor... more
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Pamela Sue Martin
Dynasty, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Pamela Sue Martin (born January 5, 1953) is an American actress. She is best known for her... more
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Stephanie McMahon
WWE Superstars
Stephanie McMahon Levesque (born Stephanie Marie McMahon; September 24, 1976), known... more
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Clint Walker
Cheyenne, Kodiak
Birthplace: USA, Hartford, Illinois
Nationality: United States of America
Norman Eugene "Clint" Walker (May 30, 1927 – May 21, 2018) was an American actor and singer.... more
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