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?"1
Jim Cummings
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Courage the Cowardly DogBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia2
Martin Sheen
The Simpsons, The West WingBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia3
Nancy Cartwright
The Simpsons, RugratsBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia4
Daws Butler
The Flintstones, The JetsonsBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia5
Clancy Brown
SpongeBob SquarePants, CarnivàleBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia6
Jonathan Winters
Mork & Mindy, The SmurfsBirthplace: USA, Bellbrook, Ohio
Nationality: United States of America
Jonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian,... more on Wikipedia7
Dorian Harewood
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, A Pup Named Scooby-DooBirthplace: USA, Dayton, Ohio
Nationality: United States of America
Dorian Harewood (born August 6, 1950) is an American actor and voice-over artist.8
Fred Willard
Roseanne, Tim and Eric Awesome ShowBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia9
Adrianne Palicki
Friday Night Lights, About a BoyBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia10
Steven Spielberg
Tiny Toon AdventuresBirthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Steven Allan Spielberg (; born December 18, 1946) is an American filmmaker. He is considered... more on Wikipedia11
Luke Perry
Beverly Hills, 90210Birthplace: 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 Wikipedia12
Maggie Grace
Lost, CalifornicationBirthplace: Worthington, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Margaret Grace Denig (born September 21, 1983) is an American actress and model. She is known... more on Wikipedia13
R. L. Stine
The Nightmare Room, Bobo's in the bushBirthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Robert Lawrence Stine (; born October 8, 1943), sometimes known as Jovial Bob Stine and Eric... more on Wikipedia14
Paul Newman
Empire Falls, The Aldrich FamilyBirthplace: Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Paul Leonard Newman (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008) was an American actor, film... more on Wikipedia15
Ed O'Neill
Modern Family, Married... with ChildrenBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia16
Anne Heche
Hung, Another WorldBirthplace: USA, Aurora, Ohio
Nationality: United States of America
Anne Celeste Heche ( HAYSH; born May 25, 1969) is an American actress, director, and... more on Wikipedia17
Halle Berry
Extant, Living DollsBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia18
Teri Garr
Batman Beyond, Good AdviceBirthplace: Lakewood, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Teri Ann Garr (born December 11, 1944) is a retired American actress, singer, comedian, voice... more on Wikipedia19
Sherry Alberoni
Super Friends, Josie and the PussycatsBirthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Sharyn Eileen "Sherry" Alberoni (born December 4, 1946) is an American actress and voice... more on Wikipedia20
Jason Dohring
Veronica Mars, MoonlightBirthplace: Toledo, Ohio, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jason William Dohring (born March 30, 1982) is an American actor who is best known for his... more on Wikipedia21
Dean Martin
The Dean Martin Show, The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastBirthplace: Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Dino Paul Crocetti (June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995), known famously as Dean Martin, was an... more on Wikipedia22
Hal Holbrook
The Event, North and SouthBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia23
Robert Urich
Soap, Lonesome DoveBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia24
Townsend Coleman
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Inspector GadgetBirthplace: 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 Wikipedia25
Carmen Electra
Baywatch, Singled OutBirthplace: Sharonville, Ohio, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Tara Leigh Patrick (born April 20, 1972), better known by her stage name Carmen Electra, is an... more on Wikipedia