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List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Kansas City, with photos when available. These renowned Kansas City 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 Kansas City, but everyone on this list grew up in Kansas City and considers it to be their home. This list includes Kansas City TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Kansas City then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Kansas City. Various bits of information are available for these Kansas City celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
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This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Kansas City?" and "Who are the most famous Kansas City actors?"1
Ed Asner
The Mary Tyler Moore Show, GargoylesBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Yitzhak Edward Asner (; born November 15, 1929) is an American actor, voice actor and a former... more2
Friz Freleng
Iggy ArbuckleBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Isadore "Friz" Freleng (August 21, 1906 – May 26, 1995), often credited as I. Freleng, was an... more3
Don Cheadle
House of Lies, Picket FencesBirthplace: Kansas City, USA, Missouri
Nationality: United States of America
Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. (; born November 29, 1964) is an American actor, author, director,... more4
Allan Melvin
The Flintstones, The Brady BunchBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Allan John Melvin (February 18, 1923 – January 17, 2008) was an American character actor,... more5
Eric Stonestreet
Modern Family, Scare TacticsBirthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Eric Allen Stonestreet (born September 9, 1971) is an American actor and comedian. He is best... more6
Edie McClurg
Portlandia, SnorksBirthplace: Kansas City, USA, Missouri
Nationality: United States of America
Edie McClurg (born July 23, 1945) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, singer and voice... more7
Johnny Yong Bosch
Trigun, Mighty Morphin Power RangersBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Johnny Yong Bosch (born January 6, 1976) is an American actor, voice actor, martial artist and... more8
Harry Harris (September 8, 1922 – March 19, 2009) was an American television and film... more9
Robert Bernard Altman (; February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director,... more10
Dianne Wiest
Law & Order, In TreatmentBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Dianne Evelyn Wiest (; born March 28, 1946) is an American actress. She has twice won the... more11
Scott Foley
True Blood, FelicityBirthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Scott Kellerman Foley (born July 15, 1972) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter.... more12
Chris Cooper
Lonesome Dove, Return to Lonesome DoveBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Christopher Walton Cooper (born July 9, 1951) is an American film actor. He has appeared in... more13
Denis O'Hare
True Blood, American Horror StoryBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality: Ireland, United States of America
Denis Patrick Seamus O'Hare (born January 17, 1962) is an American actor noted for his... more14
Dee Wallace
The Eden Formula, Together We StandBirthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Deanna "Dee" Wallace (née Bowers; born December 14, 1948), also known as Dee Wallace Stone, is... more
15Noah Beery, Jr.
The Rockford Files, Circus BoyBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Noah Lindsey Beery (August 10, 1913 – November 1, 1994), known professionally as Noah Beery... more16
Burt Freeman Bacharach (born May 12, 1928) is an American composer, songwriter, record... more17
Elaine Joyce
Match Game, The Dating GameBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Elaine Joyce (born Elaine Joyce Pinchot; December 19, 1945) is an American actress.... more18
Eddie Griffin
Malcolm & Eddie, Eddie Griffin: Going For BrokeBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Edward Griffin (born July 15, 1968) is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for... more19
Wallace Fitzgerald Beery (April 1, 1885 – April 15, 1949) was an American film and stage... more20
Ellie Kemper
The Office, Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Elizabeth Claire Kemper (born May 2, 1980) is an American actress and comedian. She played the... more21
Columbus Short
Scandal, Judging AmyBirthplace: Kansas City, USA, Missouri
Nationality: United States of America
Columbus Keith Short, Jr. (born September 19, 1982) is an American choreographer, actor, and... more22
Michael Massee
Rizzoli & Isles, RevelationsBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Groo Massee (September 1, 1952 – October 20, 2016) was an American actor. He starred... more23
Jonathan Coachman
Saturday Night's Main Event, WWE Jakked/MetalJonathan William Coachman (born August 12, 1973), also known as "The Coach", is an American... more24
Wendy Moniz
Partners, Nash BridgesBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Wendy Moniz Grillo (born January 19, 1969) is an American television actress, best known for... more25
Ernest Truex
The Ann Sothern Show, JamieBirthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Ernest Truex (September 19, 1889 – June 26, 1973) was an American actor of stage, film, and... more
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