ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in New Jersey.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in New Jersey, with photos when available. These renowned New Jersey 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 New Jersey, but everyone on this list grew up in New Jersey and considers it to be their home. This list includes New Jersey TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in New Jersey then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is New Jersey. Various bits of information are available for these New Jersey celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
This list has a variety of TV actors, like Shaquille O'Neal and Zoe Saldana, in it.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from New Jersey?" and "Who are the most famous New Jersey actors?"1
Charlie Adler
Rocko's Modern Life, Tiny Toon AdventuresBirthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Charles Michael Adler (born October 2, 1956) is an American voice actor, casting director and... more2
Jason Alexander
Seinfeld, Franklin & BashBirthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Jay Scott Greenspan (born September 23, 1959), known by his stage name Jason Alexander, is an... more3
John DiMaggio
Futurama, Adventure TimeBirthplace: North Plainfield, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
John William DiMaggio (; born September 4, 1968) is an American voice actor and comedian. His... more4
Janeane Garofalo
24, The Larry Sanders ShowBirthplace: Newton, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Janeane Marie Garofalo (; born September 28, 1964) is an American actress, voice artist,... more5
Jess Harnell
Animaniacs, The TickBirthplace: Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jess Q. Harnell (born December 23, 1963) is an American voice actor and singer, best known for... more6
Frank Sinatra
The Frank Sinatra Show, The Edsel ShowBirthplace: Hoboken, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Francis Albert Sinatra (; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer, actor and... more
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Danny DeVito
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, TaxiBirthplace: Neptune City, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, director, producer,... more8
Tisha Campbell-Martin
Martin, My Wife and KidsBirthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Tisha Michelle Campbell (born October 13, 1968) is an American actress, singer, and dancer.... more9
Patrick Warburton
Family Guy, Rules of EngagementBirthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Patrick Warburton (born November 14, 1964) is an American actor and voice artist. On... more10
Paul Wesley
The Vampire Diaries, 24Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski (Polish: ['pavɛw vaɕi'lɛfskʲi]; born July 23, 1982), known... more11
Paul Rudd
Wild OatsBirthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Paul Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and film producer. Rudd... more12
Malinda Williams
The John Larroquette Show, Soul FoodBirthplace: Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Malinda Williams (born September 24, 1975) is an American actress and producer. She began her... more13
Ashley Tisdale
Phineas and Ferb, High School MusicalBirthplace: West Deal, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Ashley Michelle Tisdale (born July 2, 1985) is an American actress, singer, and producer.... more14
Bobby Cannavale
Boardwalk Empire, Blue BloodsBirthplace: Union City, USA, New Jersey
Nationality: United States of America
Robert Michael Cannavale (; born May 3, 1970) is an American actor known for various stage,... more15
Ed Harris
The Stand, Empire FallsBirthplace: Englewood, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Edward Allen Harris (born November 28, 1950) is an American actor, producer, director, and... more16
Charlie Schlatter
Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Ben 10Birthplace: USA, Englewood, New Jersey
Nationality: United States of America
Charles Thomas "Charlie" Schlatter (born May 1, 1966) is an American actor and voice actor,... more17
Richard Kind
Stargate, Mad About YouBirthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Richard Bruce Kind (born November 22, 1956) is an American actor and voice actor, known for... more18
Robert Ridgely
Snorks, Thundarr the BarbarianBirthplace: Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Robert Ridgely (December 24, 1931 – February 8, 1997) was an American actor and voice artist,... more19
Kal Penn
House, Battle CreekBirthplace: Montclair, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Kalpen Suresh Modi (born April 23, 1977), known professionally as Kal Penn, is an American... more20
Meryl Streep
Angels in America, Web TherapyBirthplace: Summit, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Often described as the... more21
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
The Cosby Show, The Magic School BusBirthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18, 1970) is an American actor, director, producer,... more22
Jane Krakowski
30 Rock, Ally McBealBirthplace: Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jane Krakowski (; born Jane Krajkowski; October 11, 1968) is an American actress and singer.... more23
Michael Douglas
The Streets of San Francisco, NBC Nightly NewsBirthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Kirk Douglas (born September 25, 1944) is an American actor and producer. He has... more24
Jerry Lewis
The Jerry Lewis Show (1967), The Colgate Comedy HourBirthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Joseph Levitch (March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017), better known by his stage name Jerry Lewis,... more25
Nathan Lane
Modern Family, Timon & PumbaaBirthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Nathan Lane (born Joseph Lane; February 3, 1956) is an American actor and writer. He has... more
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