ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in London.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in London, with photos when available. These renowned London 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 London, but everyone on this list grew up in London and considers it to be their home. This list includes London TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in London then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is London. Various bits of information are available for these London celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
TV actors here include everything from Kate Beckinsale to Justin Bieber.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from London?" and "Who are the most famous London actors?"1
Neil Ross
The Transformers, G.I. JoeBirthplace: London, United Kingdom
Nationality: United States of America,England
Neil Ross (born 31 December 1944) is a British-American voice actor and announcer, now... more on Wikipedia2
Charles Shaughnessy
The Nanny, Happily DivorcedBirthplace: London, England
Nationality: England
Charles George Patrick Shaughnessy, 5th Baron Shaughnessy (born 9 February 1955) is a British... more on Wikipedia3
David Walliams
Little Britain, EastEndersBirthplace: London Borough of Merton, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
David Edward Walliams (born 20 August 1971) is an English actor, comedian, writer, and... more on Wikipedia4
Anthony Stewart Head
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, MerlinBirthplace: Camden Town, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Anthony Stewart Head (born 20 February 1954) is an English actor and musician. He rose to fame... more on Wikipedia5
Helen Mirren
Prime Suspect, Elizabeth IBirthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Dame Helen Lydia Mirren, (born 26 July 1945) is an English actor. Mirren began her acting... more on Wikipedia6
Angela Lansbury
Murder, She WroteBirthplace: Poplar, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: United States of America, United Kingdom
Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury (born October 16, 1925) is a British-American-Irish actress who... more on Wikipedia7
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Christopher Lee
Shaka Zulu, The Colour of MagicBirthplace: Belgravia, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee (27 May 1922 – 7 June 2015) was an English actor, singer... more on Wikipedia9
Adnan Sami
Indian IdolBirthplace: England, London
Nationality: Pakistan, India, United Kingdom
Adnan Sami Khan (born 15 August 1971) is an Indian singer, musician, music composer, pianist... more on Wikipedia10
David Jason
Only Fools and Horses, DangerMouseBirthplace: Edmonton, London, London, England
Nationality: United Kingdom
Sir David John White, (born 2 February 1940), known professionally by his stage name David... more on Wikipedia11
Kate Beckinsale
EmmaBirthplace: Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Kathrin Romary Beckinsale (born 26 July 1973) is an English actress and model. After some... more on Wikipedia
12Michael Dobson
X-Men: Evolution, Krypto the SuperdogBirthplace: England, London
Nationality: Canada, United Kingdom
Michael Richard Dobson (born August 12, 1966) is an English-Canadian actor, voice actor and... more on Wikipedia13
Hugh Bonneville
Downton Abbey, Doctor ZhivagoBirthplace: Blackheath, London, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Hugh Richard Bonneville Williams (born 10 November 1963) is an English actor. He is best known... more on Wikipedia14
Ryan Gosling
Young Hercules, Road to AvonleaBirthplace: London, Canada
Nationality: Canada
Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor and musician. He began his... more on Wikipedia15
Jhumpa Lahiri
MTVU Stand InBirthplace: London, United Kingdom
Nationality: India, United States of America
Nilanjana Sudeshna "Jhumpa" Lahiri (born July 11, 1967) is an American author of Indian... more on Wikipedia16
Hamilton Camp
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, DuckTalesBirthplace: England, London
Nationality: United States of America, England
Hamilton Camp (30 October 1934 – 2 October 2005) was an English-American singer-songwriter,... more on Wikipedia17
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Kunal Nayyar
The Big Bang TheoryBirthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: India, United Kingdom
Kunal Nayyar (, kuu-NAHL NY-ər; born 30 April 1981) is an Indian-American actor and comedian... more on Wikipedia19
John Gielgud
Merlin, Brideshead RevisitedBirthplace: South Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH ( 14 April 1904 – 21 May 2000) was an English actor and... more on Wikipedia20
Elton John
E!'s Pam: Girl on the Loose!, ZomercarrousselBirthplace: Pinner, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Sir Elton Hercules John (born 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and... more on Wikipedia21
Michelle Collins
EastEnders, French and SaundersBirthplace: London Borough of Hackney, London, England
Nationality: England
Michelle Danielle Collins (born 28 May 1962) is an English actress and TV presenter, best... more on Wikipedia22
Lucy Punch
Ben and Kate, Doc MartinBirthplace: London, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Lucy Punch (born 30 December 1977) is an English actress. She has appeared in films such as... more on Wikipedia23
Derek Jacobi
The Borgias, IBirthplace: Leytonstone, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Sir Derek George Jacobi (; born 22 October 1938) is an English actor and stage director. A... more on Wikipedia24
Claudia Winkleman
French & Saunders, French and SaundersBirthplace: London, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom,England
Claudia Anne Winkleman (born 15 January 1972) is an English television presenter, model, film... more on Wikipedia25
Louise Jameson
Doctor Who, EastEndersBirthplace: England, London
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Louise Jameson (born 20 April 1951) is an English actress, with a wide variety of television... more on Wikipedia
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