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?"1
Louis Armstrong
The Edsel ShowBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo, Satch, and Pops,... more on Wikipedia2
Patricia Clarkson
Wonderland, Murder OneBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Patricia Davies Clarkson (born December 29, 1959) is an American actress. She has starred in... more on Wikipedia3
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen, The Ellen ShowBirthplace: Metairie, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Ellen Lee DeGeneres ( də-JEN-ər-əs; born January 26, 1958) is an American comedian, television... more on Wikipedia4
John Larroquette
Boston Legal, Night CourtBirthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America
John Bernard Larroquette (born November 25, 1947) is an American actor. His roles include... more on Wikipedia5
Reese Witherspoon
Return to Lonesome Dove, Freedom: A History of UsBirthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America
Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976) is an American actress, producer, and... more on Wikipedia6
Lil Wayne
Freaknik: The Musical, KayaBirthplace: Hollygrove, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an... more on Wikipedia7
Garrett Morris
2 Broke Girls, MartinBirthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America
Garrett Morris (born February 1, 1937) is an American comedian, actor, and singer. He was part... more on Wikipedia8
Eric Laneuville
St. Elsewhere, Room 222Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Eric Gerard Laneuville (born July 14, 1952) is an American television director and actor. His... more on Wikipedia9
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Wendell Pierce
The Wire, TremeBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Wendell Edward Pierce (born December 8, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for his roles... more on Wikipedia12
Carl Weathers
Tour of Duty, Spawn: The AnimationBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Carl Weathers (born January 14, 1948) is an American actor and former professional football... more on Wikipedia13
Harry Connick, Jr.
100 Biggest Weather Moments, Swinging Out With Harry Great PerformancesBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr. (born September 11, 1967) is a Grammy and Emmy-award winning... more on Wikipedia14
Ray Walston
The Stand, Picket FencesBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Herman Raymond Walston (November 2, 1914 – January 1, 2001) was an American actor and... more on Wikipedia15
Master P
Romeo!Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Percy Robert Miller (born April 29, 1970), also known by his stage name Master P, is an... more on Wikipedia16
Angélica María
Rosalinda, The House Next DoorBirthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Angélica María Hartman Ortiz (born September 27, 1944), known professionally as Angélica... more on Wikipedia17
Harold Sylvester
Married... with Children, MaryBirthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nationality: United States of America
Harold Sylvester (born February 10, 1949) is an American film and television actor.18
Grace Zabriskie
Twin Peaks, Big LoveBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Grace Zabriskie (born Grace Caplinger; May 17, 1941) is an American actress. She is best known... more on Wikipedia19
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Fats Domino
The Big BeatBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017) was an American pianist and... more on Wikipedia21
Pauley Perrette
NCIS, Time of Your LifeBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Pauley Perrette (born March 27, 1969) is an American actress. She is known for playing Abby... more on Wikipedia22
Bryant Gumbel
The Early Show, Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Bryant Charles Gumbel (born September 29, 1948) is an American television journalist and... more on Wikipedia23
Ed Nelson
Peyton Place, CapitolBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Edwin Stafford Nelson (December 21, 1928 – August 9, 2014) was an American actor, best known... more on Wikipedia24
Sam Trammell
True Blood, Going to CaliforniaBirthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Sam Trammell (born January 29, 1969) is an American actor, known for his role as Sam Merlotte... more on Wikipedia25
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