ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in New Orleans.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in New Orleans, with photos when available. These renowned New Orleans 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 Orleans, but everyone on this list grew up in New Orleans and considers it to be their home. This list includes New Orleans TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in New Orleans then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is New Orleans. Various bits of information are available for these New Orleans celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
TV actors include everything from Reese Witherspoon to Lil Wayne.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from New Orleans?" and "Who are the most famous New Orleans actors?"26
Jazz
ECW Hardcore TV, ECW on TNNCarlene Denise Moore-Begnaud (born August 27, 1973) is an American professional wrestler,... more27
Mark Duplass
The League, The Mindy ProjectBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Mark David Duplass (born December 7, 1976) is an American film director and producer, actor,... more28
Anthony Dwane Mackie (born September 23, 1978) is an American actor. He has been featured in... more29
Mary Leta Dorothy Lamour (née Slaton; December 10, 1914 – September 22, 1996) was an American... more30
Barry Shabaka Henley
FlashForward, Robbery Homicide DivisionBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Barry Shabaka Henley (born Barry Joseph Henley; September 15, 1954) is an American character... more31
Fred Weller
In Plain Sight, Aftershock: Earthquake in New YorkBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Frederick Weller (born April 18, 1966) is an American actor.... more32
Dr. John
Whoopi's Littleburg, Live from the House of BluesBirthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America
Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. (November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2019), better known by his stage name... more33
Lil Romeo
Romeo!Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America
Percy Romeo Miller (born August 19, 1989), formerly known as Lil' Romeo, is an American... more34
Paul Burke
Santa Barbara, Naked CityBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Paul Raymond Burke (July 21, 1926 – September 13, 2009) was an American actor best known for... more35
Branford Marsalis
Friday Night VideosBirthplace: Breaux Bridge, USA, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America
Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.... more36
Val Dufour
Another World, The Edge of NightBirthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America
Albert Valéry Dufour (February 5, 1927 – July 27, 2000), known as Val Dufour, was an American... more37
Penelope Spheeris
Do It For the Band: Women of the Sunset StripBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Penelope Spheeris (born December 2, 1945 or 1946; sources differ) is an American film... more38
Truman Garcia Capote (; born Truman Streckfus Persons, September 30, 1924 – August 25, 1984)... more39
Vance DeGeneres
Let's Make a Deal, Gary the RatBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Vance DeGeneres (born September 2, 1954) is an American actor, comedian, musician, film... more40
Terence Oliver Blanchard (born March 13, 1962) is an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and... more41
Paul Wallace Carr (January 31, 1934 – February 17, 2006) was an American actor, director,... more42
Eli Manning
Spike Guys' Choice Awards, Battle of the Gridiron StarsBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Elisha Nelson Manning IV (born January 3, 1981) is an American football quarterback for the... more43
Arturo Gil
Saul of the Mole Men, CramBirthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America
Arturo Gil is an American actor who has appeared in many films, television programs, and... more44
Severn Darden
Beyond Westworld, Take FiveBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Severn Teakle Darden Jr. (November 9, 1929 – May 27, 1995) was an American comedian and actor,... more45
Louis Leo Prima (December 7, 1910 – August 24, 1978) was an American singer, actor,... more46
Marco St. John
Ryan's Hope, Ball FourBirthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America
Marco St. John (born May 7, 1939) is an American actor who has appeared in films and... more47
Jeffrey Hunter
Temple HoustonBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jeffrey Hunter (born Henry Herman "Hank" McKinnies Jr.; November 25, 1926 – May 27, 1969) was... more48
Taryn Terrell
ECW, WWE SuperstarsBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Taryn Nicole Dryden (née Terrell; born December 28, 1985) is a ring announcer, referee, model,... more49
Aaron Joseph Neville (born January 24, 1941) is an American R&B and soul vocalist and... more50
Shelley Hennig
Teen Wolf, The Secret CircleBirthplace: Destrehan, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Shelley Catherine Hennig (born January 2, 1987) is an American model and actress. She is also... more
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