ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Melbourne.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Melbourne, with photos when available. These renowned Melbourne 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 Melbourne, but everyone on this list grew up in Melbourne and considers it to be their home. This list includes Melbourne TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Melbourne then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Melbourne. Various bits of information are available for these Melbourne celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
Cate Blanchett and Kylie Minogue are a great starting point for your to rank your favorites on this list
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Melbourne?" and "Who are the most famous Melbourne actors?"1
Rachel Griffiths
Six Feet Under, Brothers & SistersBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Rachel Anne Griffiths (born December 18, 1968) is an Australian actress and director. Raised... more2
Anna Torv
Fringe, The Secret Life of UsBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Anna Torv (born 7 June 1979) is an Australian actress known for her roles as FBI agent Olivia... more3
Emilie de Ravin
Lost, Once Upon a TimeBirthplace: Mount Eliza, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Emilie de Ravin (; born 27 December 1981) is an Australian-American actress. She starred as... more4
Cate Blanchett
G.P., HeartlandBirthplace: Ivanhoe, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Catherine Elise Blanchett AC (born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actress and theatre director.... more5
Kylie Minogue
Neighbours, The Henderson KidsBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Kylie Ann Minogue, (; born 28 May 1968), also known mononymously as Kylie, is an Australian... more6
James Sorensen
Blue Water High, Conspiracy 365Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
For the American businessman and philanthropist, see James Sorenson James Sorensen (born 18... more7
Portia de Rossi
Arrested Development, Ally McBealBirthplace: Horsham, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Portia Lee James DeGeneres (born 31 January 1973), known professionally as Portia de Rossi, is... more8
Holly Valance
NeighboursBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Holly Rachel Candy (née Vukadinović born 11 May 1983), known professionally as Holly Valance,... more9
Pippa Black
Outsourced, NeighboursBirthplace: Ferntree Gully, Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Pippa Black (born 16 October 1982) is an Australian actress. From 2005 to 2009, Black played... more10
Marny Kennedy
The Saddle Club, MortifiedBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Marny Elizabeth Kennedy (born 21 January 1994) is an Australian actress, singer and model.... more11
Dannii Minogue
Home and Away, SkywaysBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Dannii Minogue (born 20 October 1971) is an Australian singer-songwriter, actress, model,... more12
Jesse Spencer
House, Chicago FireBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: United States of America,Australia
Jesse Gordon Spencer (born 12 February 1979) is an Australian actor and musician. He is best... more13
Gary Sweet
The Pacific, Dancing with the StarsBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Gary Sweet (born 22 May 1957) is an Australian film and television actor known for his roles... more14
Jason Donovan
Neighbours, SkywaysBirthplace: Malvern, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Jason Sean Donovan (born 1 June 1968) is an Australian actor and singer. He initially achieved... more15
Wendy Hughes
Number 96, Return to EdenBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Wendy Hughes (29 July 1952 – 8 March 2014) was an Australian actress known for her work in... more16
Anne Charleston
Neighbours, Number 96Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Anne Charleston (born 30 December 1942 in Melbourne) is an Australian actress, notable for her... more17
Mauricio Merino, Jr.
Conspiracy 365Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Mauricio Merino Jr. (born in Melbourne on 3 August 1991) is a Professional Actor and Model... more
18Louis Mandylor
My Big Fat Greek Life, Martial LawBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Louis Mandylor (born Elias Theodosopoulos; Greek: Ηλίας Θεοδοσόπουλος; 13 September 1966) is a... more19
John Pyper-Ferguson
Alphas, Brothers & SistersBirthplace: Mordialloc, Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Canada, Australia
John Pyper-Ferguson (born February 27, 1964) is an Australian-born Canadian actor. He has... more20
Kerry Armstrong
Prisoner, Ocean GirlBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Kerry Michelle Armstrong (born 12 September 1958) is an Australian film, television and stage... more- 21
Jeffrey Walker
Ocean Girl, MirrorBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Jeffrey Walker (born 10 July 1982, in Melbourne) is an Australian television actor and... more 22
Wardell Stephen "Steph" Curry II ( STEF-ən; born March 14, 1988) is an American professional... more23
Chris Hemsworth
Home and Away, Guinevere JonesBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Christopher Hemsworth (born 11 August 1983) is an Australian actor. He rose to prominence... more24
Marg Downey
The Late Show, Fast ForwardBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Marg Downey (born 5 May 1961 in Melbourne) is an Australian comedian, best known for her roles... more- 25
Graeme Blundell
Marking Time, VietnamBirthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australia
Graeme Blundell (born 7 August 1945) is an Australian actor, director, producer, writer and... more
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