TV Actors from Ohio

Updated October 13, 2018 28.2k views725 items

List RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Ohio.

List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Ohio, with photos when available. These renowned Ohio 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 Ohio, but everyone on this list grew up in Ohio and considers it to be their home. This list includes Ohio TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Ohio then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Ohio. Various bits of information are available for these Ohio celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.

Examples include LeBron James and Halle Berry.

This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Ohio?" and "Who are the most famous Ohio actors?"

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Jim Cummings
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Courage the Cowardly Dog
Birthplace: USA, Youngstown, Ohio
Nationality: United States of America
James Jonah Cummings (born November 3, 1952) is an American voice actor and singer, who has... more on Wikipedia
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Martin Sheen
The Simpsons, The West Wing
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: Republic of Ireland, United States of America, Spain
Ramón Gerardo Antonio Estévez (born August 3, 1940), known professionally as Martin Sheen, is... more on Wikipedia
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Nancy Cartwright
The Simpsons, Rugrats
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Nancy Jean Cartwright (born October 25, 1957) is an American actress, voice actress, and... more on Wikipedia
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Daws Butler
The Flintstones, The Jetsons
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Charles Dawson Butler (November 16, 1916 – May 18, 1988) was an American voice actor. He... more on Wikipedia
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Clancy Brown
SpongeBob SquarePants, Carnivàle
Birthplace: USA, Urbana, Ohio
Nationality: United States of America
Clarence John "Clancy" Brown III (born January 5, 1959) is an American actor and voice actor... more on Wikipedia
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Jonathan Winters
Mork & Mindy, The Smurfs
Birthplace: USA, Bellbrook, Ohio
Nationality: United States of America
Jonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian,... more on Wikipedia
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Dorian Harewood
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
Birthplace: USA, Dayton, Ohio
Nationality: United States of America
Dorian Harewood (born August 6, 1950) is an American actor and voice-over artist.

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Fred Willard
Roseanne, Tim and Eric Awesome Show
Birthplace: Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Frederick Charles Willard (September 8, 1933 – May 15, 2020) was an American actor, comedian,... more on Wikipedia
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Adrianne Palicki
Friday Night Lights, About a Boy
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Adrianne Lee Palicki (born May 6, 1983) is an American actress best known for her roles as... more on Wikipedia
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Steven Spielberg
Tiny Toon Adventures
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Luke Perry
Beverly Hills, 90210
Birthplace: Mansfield, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Coy Luther "Luke" Perry III (October 11, 1966 – March 4, 2019) was an American actor. He... more on Wikipedia
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Maggie Grace
Lost, Californication
Birthplace: Worthington, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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R. L. Stine
The Nightmare Room, Bobo's in the bush
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Paul Newman
Empire Falls, The Aldrich Family
Birthplace: Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Ed O'Neill
Modern Family, Married... with Children
Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Edward Leonard O'Neill (born April 12, 1946) is an American actor and comedian. His roles... more on Wikipedia
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Anne Heche
Hung, Another World
Birthplace: USA, Aurora, Ohio
Nationality: United States of America
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Halle Berry
Extant, Living Dolls
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Halle Maria Berry (born Maria Halle Berry; August 14, 1966) is an American actress. Berry won... more on Wikipedia
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Teri Garr
Batman Beyond, Good Advice
Birthplace: Lakewood, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Sherry Alberoni
Super Friends, Josie and the Pussycats
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Sharyn Eileen "Sherry" Alberoni (born December 4, 1946) is an American actress and voice... more on Wikipedia
20
Jason Dohring
Veronica Mars, Moonlight
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, USA
Nationality: United States of America
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Dean Martin
The Dean Martin Show, The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast
Birthplace: Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Hal Holbrook
The Event, North and South
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Harold Rowe Holbrook Jr. (born February 17, 1925) is an American actor, television director... more on Wikipedia
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Robert Urich
Soap, Lonesome Dove
Birthplace: Toronto, Island Creek Township, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Robert Michael Urich (December 19, 1946 – April 16, 2002) was an American film, television,... more on Wikipedia
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Townsend Coleman
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Inspector Gadget
Birthplace: Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Townsend Putnam Coleman III is an American voice actor who has performed in many animated... more on Wikipedia
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Carmen Electra
Baywatch, Singled Out
Birthplace: Sharonville, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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