TV Actors from New Jersey

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List 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?"

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Charlie Adler
Rocko's Modern Life, Tiny Toon Adventures
Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Charles Michael Adler (born October 2, 1956) is an American voice actor, casting director and... more on Wikipedia
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Jason Alexander
Seinfeld, Franklin & Bash
Birthplace: 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... more on Wikipedia
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John DiMaggio
Futurama, Adventure Time
Birthplace: 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... more on Wikipedia
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Janeane Garofalo
24, The Larry Sanders Show
Birthplace: Newton, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Janeane Marie Garofalo (; born September 28, 1964) is an American actress, voice artist,... more on Wikipedia
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Jess Harnell
Animaniacs, The Tick
Birthplace: 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... more on Wikipedia
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Frank Sinatra
The Frank Sinatra Show, The Edsel Show
Birthplace: Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Danny DeVito
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Taxi
Birthplace: 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,... more on Wikipedia

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Tisha Campbell-Martin
Martin, My Wife and Kids
Birthplace: 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.... more on Wikipedia
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Patrick Warburton
Family Guy, Rules of Engagement
Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Paul Wesley
The Vampire Diaries, 24
Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Paul Rudd
Wild Oats
Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Malinda Williams
The John Larroquette Show, Soul Food
Birthplace: Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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13
Ashley Tisdale
Phineas and Ferb, High School Musical
Birthplace: West Deal, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Bobby Cannavale
Boardwalk Empire, Blue Bloods
Birthplace: Union City, USA, New Jersey
Nationality: United States of America
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Ed Harris
The Stand, Empire Falls
Birthplace: Englewood, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Charlie Schlatter
Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Ben 10
Birthplace: USA, Englewood, New Jersey
Nationality: United States of America
Charles Thomas "Charlie" Schlatter (born May 1, 1966) is an American actor and voice actor,... more on Wikipedia
17
Richard Kind
Stargate, Mad About You
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Robert Ridgely
Snorks, Thundarr the Barbarian
Birthplace: Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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19
Kal Penn
House, Battle Creek
Birthplace: Montclair, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Meryl Streep
Angels in America, Web Therapy
Birthplace: Summit, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner
The Cosby Show, The Magic School Bus
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Jane Krakowski
30 Rock, Ally McBeal
Birthplace: 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.... more on Wikipedia
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Michael Douglas
The Streets of San Francisco, NBC Nightly News
Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Jerry Lewis
The Jerry Lewis Show (1967), The Colgate Comedy Hour
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Nathan Lane
Modern Family, Timon & Pumbaa
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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