TV Actors from Liverpool

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

List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Liverpool, with photos when available. These renowned Liverpudlian 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 Liverpool, but everyone on this list grew up in Liverpool and considers it to be their home. This list includes Liverpool TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Liverpool then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Liverpool. Various bits of information are available for these Liverpool celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for. List ranges from Paul McCartney to John Lennon, plus much more.This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Liverpool?" and "Who are the most famous Liverpool actors?"

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David Morrissey
The Walking Dead, Zero Hour
Birthplace: Kensington, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
David Mark Morrissey (born 21 June 1964) is an English actor, director, producer, and... more
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Jason Isaacs
Highlander: The Series, Awake
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Jason Isaacs (born 6 June 1963) is an English actor and producer, best known for playing... more
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Paul McGann
Doctor Who, Luther
Birthplace: Kensington, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Paul John McGann (born 14 November 1959) is an English actor. He came to prominence for... more
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Alison Steadman
Pride and Prejudice, Gavin & Stacey
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Alison Steadman (born 26 August 1946) is an English actor. She won the 1991 National Society... more
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Kim Cattrall
Sex and the City, My Boy Jack
Birthplace: England
Nationality: Canada, England
Kim Victoria Cattrall (; born 21 August 1956) is a British-Canadian actress. She is best known... more
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Paul Barber
Only Fools and Horses, All Change
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Patrick Barber, known by the stage name Paul Barber (born 18 March 1951), is an English actor... more
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Lesley Sharp
Afterlife, Red Riding
Birthplace: Manchester, England
Nationality: England
Lesley Sharp (born 3 April 1960) is an English stage, film and television actress whose roles... more
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Cathy Tyson
Night and Day, Scully
Birthplace: Kingston upon Thames, England, London
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Catherine Tyson (born 12 June 1965) is an English stage, film and television actress. She won... more
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Michael Angelis
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom,England
Michael Angelis (born 18 January 1952) is an English actor. He is best known as the former... more
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Ken Jones
Jesus of Nazareth, The Squirrels
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Ken Jones (20 February 1930 – 13 February 2014) was an English actor. Jones was born in... more
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Liza Tarbuck
Blockbusters, Airport
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: England
Liza Tarbuck ( LEE-zə; born 21 November 1964) is an English actress and television and radio... more
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Clive Barker
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Tom Baker
Doctor Who, Little Britain
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
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Neil Fitzmaurice
Peep Show, Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Neil Simon Fitzmaurice (born 20 August 1969 in Liverpool) is an English actor, comedian and... more
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David Burke
Sherlock Holmes, The Guardians
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: England
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Magda Szubanski
Kath & Kim, The Late Show
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom,Australia
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Derek Nimmo
Oh, Brother!
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Derek Robert Nimmo (19 September 1930 – 24 February 1999) was an English character actor,... more
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Jennifer Ellison
Hell's Kitchen, Brookside
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
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Ian Hart
Luck, Dirt
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: England
Ian Hart (born Ian Davies; 1964) is an English stage, television and film actor best known for... more
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Craig Charles
Red Dwarf, Coronation Street
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Craig Joseph Charles (born 11 July 1964) is a British actor, television presenter and DJ. He... more
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Tony Haygarth
All Change, The Glittering Prizes
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: England
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Norman Rossington
Curry and Chips, The Army Game
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: England
Norman Rossington (24 December 1928 – 21 May 1999) was an English actor best remembered for... more
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Christine Tremarco
Waterloo Road, Five Days
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: England
Christine Tremarco (born 1977 in Liverpool, England) is a British television actress whose... more

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Tom Georgeson
Bleak House, Juliet Bravo
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Tom Georgeson (born 8 August 1937) is an English actor, known for his television and film... more
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Stephen Graham
Boardwalk Empire, Parade's End
Birthplace: Kirkby, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Stephen Graham (born 3 August 1973) is an English actor. He is known for his role as Andrew... more
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