ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in North Carolina.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in North Carolina, with photos when available. These renowned North Carolina 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 North Carolina, but everyone on this list grew up in North Carolina and considers it to be their home. This list includes North Carolina TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in North Carolina then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is North Carolina. Various bits of information are available for these North Carolina celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
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This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from North Carolina?" and "Who are the most famous North Carolina actors?"1
Jaime Pressly
My Name Is Earl, Raising HopeBirthplace: Kinston, North Carolina, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Jaime Elizabeth Pressly (born July 30, 1977) is an American actress and model. She is best... more2
Chyler Leigh
Grey's Anatomy, The PracticeBirthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Chyler Leigh West (born Potts; April 10, 1982), known professionally as Chyler Leigh, is an... more3
Julianne Moore
As the World Turns, Game ChangeBirthplace: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America, United Kingdom
Julie Anne Smith (born December 3, 1960), known professionally as Julianne Moore, is an... more4
Andy Griffith
The Andy Griffith Show, MatlockBirthplace: Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) was an American actor, comedian, television... more5
Michael C. Hall
Dexter, Six Feet UnderBirthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Carlyle Hall (born February 1, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his... more6
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
The Returned, Wolf LakeBirthplace: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Mary Elizabeth Winstead (born November 28, 1984) is an American actress and singer. Her first... more7
Julianna Guill
Glory Daze, My AlibiBirthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Julianna Guill (born July 7, 1987) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Bree... more8
Sharon Lawrence
NYPD Blue, Hidden PalmsBirthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Sharon Elizabeth Lawrence (born June 29, 1961) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She... more9
Emily Procter
CSI: Miami, Platypus ManBirthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Emily Mallory Procter (born October 8, 1968) is an American actress. She played Ainsley Hayes... more10
Liz Vassey
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The TickBirthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Elizabeth Leigh Vassey (born August 9, 1972) is an American actress. Her roles include Emily... more11
Zach Galifianakis
Bored to Death, Tru CallingBirthplace: USA, North Carolina, Wilkesboro
Nationality: United States of America
Zachary Knight Galifianakis (; born October 1, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, and... more12
Debbi Morgan
All My Children, LovingBirthplace: Dunn, North Carolina, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Deborah Ann Morgan (born September 20, 1951) is an American film and television actress. She... more13
Evan Rachel Wood
True Blood, Once and AgainBirthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Evan Rachel Wood (born September 7, 1987) is an American actress, model, and musician. She is... more14
Pam Grier
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The L WordBirthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Pamela Suzette Grier (born May 26, 1949) is an American actress. Grier became known in the... more15
Ben Vereen
Roots, IntrudersBirthplace: Laurinburg, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Ben Vereen (born October 10, 1946) is an American actor, dancer, and singer who has appeared... more16
Sierra Nicole McCormick
A.N.T. Farm, Romantically ChallengedBirthplace: USA, Asheville, North Carolina
Nationality: United States of America
Sierra McCormick (born October 28, 1997) is an American actress, best known for her role as... more17
Vince McMahon
WWE SmackDown, Saturday Night's Main EventVincent Kennedy McMahon (; born August 24, 1945) is an American professional wrestling... more18
Jeff Hardy
WWE SmackDown, WWE SuperstarsBirthplace: Cameron, North Carolina, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Jeffrey Nero Hardy (born August 31, 1977) is an American professional wrestler,... more19
Jackée Harry
Sister, SisterBirthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jacqueline Yvonne Harry (born August 14, 1956), better known by her mononymous stage name... more20
Robert Duncan McNeill
Star Trek: Voyager, HomefrontBirthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Robert "Robbie" Duncan McNeill (born November 9, 1964) is an American director, producer, and... more21
Murray Hamilton
B. J. and the Bear, Hail to the ChiefBirthplace: Washington, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Murray Hamilton (March 24, 1923 – September 1, 1986) was an American stage, screen, and... more22
Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos, August 22, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and... more23
Nick Searcy
Justified, American GothicBirthplace: Cullowhee, North Carolina, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Nick Searcy (born March 7, 1959) is an American character actor best known for portraying... more24
Ava Gardner
A.D.Birthplace: Smithfield, USA, North Carolina
Nationality: United States of America
Ava Lavinia Gardner (December 24, 1922 – January 25, 1990) was an American actress and singer.... more25
Jennifer Ehle
A Gifted Man, Pride and PrejudiceBirthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Jennifer Anne Ehle (; born December 29, 1969) is a British-American actress. She won the BAFTA... more
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