List of famous movie actors & actresses who were born in Philadelphia, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Some of these celebrities weren't necessarily born in Philadelphia, as in some cases Philadelphia may only be their hometown and not necessarily their birthplace. If you're from Philadelphia then your city's claim to fame might be that the actors and actresses listed below are from there as well. There may be a lot of famous athletes, musicians and other famous people that were born in Philadelphia, but this list highlights only names of actors and actresses.
List below includes Kobe Bryant, Will Smith and more items.
This list answers the questions, "Which actors are from Philadelphia?" and "Which famous actors were born in Philadelphia?"
1Abe Dinovitch
Dec. at 70 (1909-1979)Films Acted In: The Wizard of Oz, Back to Bataan, The Black Room, Repeat Performance, Tea for Two
Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Abe Dinovitch was an actor.... more2
Adam Carolla
Age: 55Films Acted In: Wreck-It Ralph, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, Down to You, The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie!, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Parents: Jim Carolla, Kris McCall
Children: Santino "Sonny" Richard Carolla, Natalia Carolla
Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television... more- 3
Adam Baratta
Adam Baratta is an actor, a screenwriter and a film director.... 4
Adam Gopnik
Age: 63Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Parents: Irwin Gopnik, Myrna Gopnik
Children: Luke Gopnik, Olivia Gopnik
Adam Gopnik (born August 24, 1956) is an American writer and essayist. He is best known as a... more5
Adam McKay
Age: 51Films Acted In: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Step Brothers, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, The Other Guys, Wake Up
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Children: Lili Rose McKay, Pearl McKay
Adam McKay (born April 17, 1968) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter,... more- 6Adam Ratcliffe is an actor.... more
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Addison Timlin
Age: 28Films Acted In: Derailed, That Awkward Moment, Odd Thomas, Stand Up Guys, The Town That Dreaded Sundown
Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Addison Jayne Timlin (born June 29, 1991) is an American actress, best known for her roles as... more8
Questlove
Age: 48Films Acted In: In the Woods
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Parents: Lee Andrews, Jacqui Andrews
Ahmir Khalib Thompson (born January 20, 1971), known professionally as Questlove (stylized as... more9
Al Bridge
Dec. at 66 (1891-1957)Films Acted In: It's a Wonderful Life, Sullivan's Travels, The Lady Eve, Saboteur, The Palm Beach Story
Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Parents: Wilmer Shinn, Loie Shinn
Al Bridge (February 26, 1891 – December 27, 1957) was an American character actor who played... more- 10
Al Carabello
Age: 39Films Acted In: Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Al Carabello is an actor.... - 11
Al Eben
Dec. at 88 (1915-2003)Films Acted In: Sirocco, White Pongo, Korea Patrol
Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Al Eben was an actor.... more 12
Al Martino
Dec. at 82 (1927-2009)Films Acted In: The Godfather, The Godfather Part III, Al Martino: In Concert Classics, Al Martino: Prime Concerts: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Children: Alison Martino
Al Martino (born Jasper Cini; October 7, 1927 – October 13, 2009) was an American singer and... more- 13
Al Sotto
Age: 45Films Acted In: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, He's Just Not That Into You, Salt, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Shadow Conspiracy
Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Al Sotto is an actor.... more - 14
Al Thompson
Dec. at 76 (1884-1960)Films Acted In: Disorder in the Court, The Desperadoes, You Natzy Spy!, Dizzy Doctors, Roaring Roads
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Al Thompson (September 21, 1884 – March 1, 1960) was an American film actor. He appeared in... more - 15
Aldo Juliano
Aldo Juliano is an actor.... - 16
Alex Douglas
Alex Douglas is an actor and screenwriter.... - 17
Alex Kliner
Alex Kliner is an actor.... - 18
Alexandra Findley
Age: 29Films Acted In: Close-Up
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Alexandra Findley is an actress, key makeup artist and producer.... more - 19
Alice Gale
Dec. at 83 (1858-1941)Films Acted In: The Birth of a Race, Camille, Romeo and Juliet, L'apache
Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Alice Gale (5 December 1858 – 27 March 1941), was an American actress. She appeared in 11... more - 20
Alice Gorgas
Alice Gorgas is an actress.... - 21
Allison Lee Ritter
Age: 35Films Acted In: Just My Luck, 16 Blocks
Birthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Allison Lee Ritter is an actress, dancer, singer and model.... more 22
Allison Mackie
Age: 59Films Acted In: Sliver, Original Sin, Rear Window, The Gymnast, Lucky
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Allison Mackie is a film actress.... more23
Amber Rose
Age: 36Films Acted In: Gang of Roses 2: Next Generation, Better Off Alone
Birthplace: South Philadelphia
Nationality: United States of America
Parents: Jon Testa, Shauna Soares
Children: Sebastian Taylor Thomaz
Amber Levonchuck (born 21 October 1983), known professionally as Amber Rose, is an American... more24
Amy Wynn Pastor
Age: 43Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Amy Wynn Pastor (born May 9, 1976 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is best known as a carpenter... more25
Andrea McArdle
Age: 56Films Acted In: Rainbow, Broadway's Lost Treasures
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Children: Alexis Kalehoff
Andrea McArdle (born November 5, 1963) is an American singer and actress best known for... more
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