ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in New York.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in New York, with photos when available. These renowned New York 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 York, but everyone on this list grew up in New York and considers it to be their home. This list includes New York TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in New York then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is New York. Various bits of information are available for these New York celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
A list made up of TV actors like Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Lopez.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from New York?" and "Who are the most famous New York actors?"1
Don Messick
The Flintstones, The JetsonsBirthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Donald Earle Messick (September 7, 1926 – October 24, 1997) was an American voice actor, best... more on Wikipedia2
Alan Oppenheimer
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Alan Louis Oppenheimer (born April 23, 1930) is an American actor and voice actor. He has... more on Wikipedia3
Carlos Alazraqui
Rocko's Modern Life, The Fairly OddParentsBirthplace: Yonkers, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Carlos Jaime Alazraqui (born July 20, 1962) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice... more on Wikipedia4
Dana Delany
Desperate Housewives, Superman: The Animated SeriesBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Dana Welles Delany (born March 13, 1956) is an American actress, producer, and activist. After... more on Wikipedia5
Alyssa Milano
Charmed, Who's the Boss?Birthplace: Bensonhurst, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Alyssa Jayne Milano (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress, producer, activist, and... more on Wikipedia6
Ben Stiller
Mr. Show with Bob and David, The Ben Stiller ShowBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, writer,... more on Wikipedia7
Connie Stevens
Fantasy Island, Hawaiian EyeBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Connie Stevens (born Concetta Rosalie Ann Ingoglia; August 8, 1938) is an American actress,... more on Wikipedia8
Bernadette Peters
Animaniacs, Faerie Tale TheatreBirthplace: Ozone Park, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Bernadette Peters (born Bernadette Lazzara; February 28, 1948) is an American actress, singer,... more on Wikipedia9
David Schwimmer
Friends, Band of BrothersBirthplace: Flushing, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
David Lawrence Schwimmer (born November 2, 1966) is an American actor, director, activist, and... more on Wikipedia10
Donald Faison
Scrubs, Clone HighBirthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Donald Adeosun Faison (; born June 22, 1974) is an American actor, comedian, and voice actor,... more on Wikipedia11
Gilbert Gottfried
Cyberchase, Hollywood SquaresBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried (born February 28, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and... more on Wikipedia12
Christine Baranski
The Good Wife, Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Christine Jane Baranski (born May 2, 1952) is an American actress, singer, and producer. She... more on Wikipedia13
Angela Bassett
American Horror Story, ERBirthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress and activist known for her... more on Wikipedia14
Alan Alda
M*A*S*H, The West WingBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Alan Alda (born January 28, 1936) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, comedian and... more on Wikipedia15
Alec Baldwin
30 Rock, Knots LandingBirthplace: Amityville, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Alexander Rae "Alec" Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958) is an American actor, writer, producer,... more on Wikipedia16
David Duchovny
The X-Files, CalifornicationBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
David William Duchovny (born August 7, 1960) is an American actor, writer, producer,... more on Wikipedia17
April Winchell
Recess, Goof TroopBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
April Winchell Foley (born January 4, 1960) is an American actress, voice actress, writer,... more on Wikipedia18
Chuck McCann
DuckTales, TaleSpinBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Charles John Thomas McCann (September 2, 1934 – April 8, 2018) was an American actor, voice... more on Wikipedia19
Felicity Huffman
Desperate Housewives, Sports NightBirthplace: Bedford, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Felicity Kendall Huffman (born December 9, 1962) is an American actress. She is the recipient... more on Wikipedia20
Christopher Reeve
Love of Life, Faerie Tale TheatreBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Christopher D'Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor who... more on Wikipedia21
Anne Hathaway
Get Real, Scrat's Treasure HuntBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. One of the... more on Wikipedia22
Deborah Ann Woll
True Blood, DaredevilBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Deborah Ann Woll (born February 7, 1985) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as... more on Wikipedia23
Brooke Smith
Grey's AnatomyBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Brooke Smith (born May 22, 1967) is an American actress, known for her role as Dr. Erica Hahn... more on Wikipedia24
Christopher Knight
The Brady Bunch, Another WorldBirthplace: New York City, Manhattan, USA, New York
Nationality: United States of America
Christopher Anton Knight (born November 7, 1957) is an American actor and businessman. He is... more on Wikipedia25
Billy Crystal
Saturday Night Live, SoapBirthplace: Upper East Side, New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
William Edward Crystal (born March 14, 1948) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer,... more on Wikipedia
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