ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Memphis.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Memphis, with photos when available. These renowned Memphis 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 Memphis, but everyone on this list grew up in Memphis and considers it to be their home. This list includes Memphis TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Memphis then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Memphis. Various bits of information are available for these Memphis celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
This list has everything from Justin Timberlake to Morgan Freeman.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Memphis?" and "Who are the most famous Memphis actors?"1
Ginnifer Goodwin
Once Upon a Time, Big LoveBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jennifer Michelle "Ginnifer" Goodwin (born May 22, 1978) is an American actress. She is known... more2
Shannen Doherty
Charmed, Beverly HillsBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Shannen Maria Doherty (; born April 12, 1971) is an American actress, producer, and television... more3
Morgan Freeman
The Twilight Zone, Another WorldBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937) is an American actor, film director, and film narrator.... more4
Lucy Hale
Pretty Little Liars, Bionic WomanBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Karen Lucille Hale (born June 14, 1989) is an American actress and singer. Early in her... more5
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981), often known by his initials, JT, is an... more6
Kathy Bates
American Horror Story, Harry's LawBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Kathleen Doyle Bates (born June 28, 1948) is an American actress and director. She is the... more7
Ric Flair
WWE Raw, WCW Monday NitroRichard Morgan Fliehr (born February 25, 1949), better known as Ric Flair, is an American... more8
Andrew Stevens
Emerald Point N.A.S., Code RedBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Herman Andrew Stevens (born June 10, 1955) is an American executive, film producer, director... more9
William Sanderson
True Blood, DeadwoodBirthplace: Tennessee, USA, Memphis
Nationality: United States of America
William Sanderson (born January 10, 1944) is an American character actor famous for his roles... more10
Jerry Minor
The Daily Show, Mr. Show with Bob and DavidBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Jerry Charles Minor Jr. (born October 4, 1969) is an American actor, comedian and writer known... more11
Cybill Shepherd
Moonlighting, CybillBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Cybill Lynne Shepherd (born February 18, 1950) is an American actress, singer, and former... more12
Ben Browder
Stargate SG-1, FarscapeBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Robert Benedict Browder (born December 11, 1962) is an American actor, writer and film... more13
Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter,... more14
Jerry Lawler
ECW Hardcore TV, XFLJerry O'Neil Lawler (born November 29, 1949), better known as Jerry "The King" Lawler, is an... more15
Chris Parnell
Archer, Saturday Night LiveBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Thomas Christopher "Chris" Parnell (; born February 5, 1967) is an American actor, voice... more16
Lane Smith
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, VBirthplace: Tennessee, USA, Memphis
Nationality: United States of America
Walter Lane Smith III (April 29, 1936 – June 13, 2005) was an American actor. His well-known... more17
Olivia Cole
Roots, North and SouthBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Olivia Carlena Cole (November 26, 1942 – January 19, 2018) was an American actress.... more18
Elise Neal
seaQuest DSV, LovingBirthplace: Tennessee, USA, Memphis
Nationality: United States of America
Elise Demetria Neal (born March 14, 1966) is an American actress. Her big break came with... more19
Steven Williams
21 Jump Street, LegacyBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Steven Williams (born January 7, 1949) is an American actor in films and television. Williams... more20
Jimmy Hart
WCW Monday Nitro, Impact WrestlingJames Ray Hart (born January 1, 1943) is an American professional wrestling manager,... more21
George Hamilton
Jenny, SpiesBirthplace: Tennessee, Memphis
Nationality: United States of America
George Stevens Hamilton (born August 12, 1939) is an American film and television actor. His... more22
Dan Schneider
Head of the Class, Home FreeBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Dan Schneider (born January 14, 1966) is an American actor, television writer, and producer.... more23
Anne Haney
Lime Street, Movie StarsBirthplace: Tennessee, USA, Memphis
Nationality: United States of America
Anne Ryan Haney, née Thomas, (March 4, 1934 – May 26, 2001) was an American actress of stage... more24
Kali Rocha
Liv and Maddie, TeachersBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Kali Michele Rocha (born December 5, 1971) is an American actress. She is known for portraying... more25
Ashley Jones
The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the BeautifulBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Ashley Aubra Jones (born September 3, 1976) is an American actress. She is known for her roles... more
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