ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Philadelphia.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Philadelphia, with photos when available. These renowned Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, but everyone on this list grew up in Philadelphia and considers it to be their home. This list includes Philadelphia TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Philadelphia then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Philadelphia. Various bits of information are available for these Philadelphia celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
This is a list that features TV actors like Kobe Bryant and Will Smith.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Philadelphia?" and "Who are the most famous Philadelphia actors?"1
Bill Cosby
The Cosby Show, Fat Albert and the Cosby KidsBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
William Henry Cosby Jr. (; born July 12, 1937) is an American stand-up comedian, actor,... more2
Will Smith
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Rockin' Through the DecadesBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Willard Carroll Smith Jr. (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, rapper and media... more3
Rob McElhenney
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Robert McElhenney (born April 14, 1977) is an American actor, director, producer, and... more4
Kat Dennings
2 Broke Girls, Raising DadBirthplace: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Katherine Victoria Litwack (born June 13, 1986), known professionally as Kat Dennings, is an... more5
Seth Green
Family Guy, Buffy the Vampire SlayerBirthplace: USA, Overbrook Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Seth Benjamin Green (born February 8, 1974) is an American actor, voice artist, producer,... more6
Kevin Hart
Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire, BarbershopBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Kevin Darnell Hart (born July 6, 1979) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and producer.... more7
Bradley Cooper
Alias, Nip/TuckBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has been... more8
Adam Carolla
Drawn Together, Crank YankersBirthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television... more9
Grace Kelly
Lux Video Theatre, The Philco Television PlayhouseBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America, Germany
Grace Patricia Kelly (November 12, 1929 – September 14, 1982) was an American film actress who... more10
Danny Woodburn
Tracey Takes On..., Special Unit 2Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Daniel Charles "Danny" Woodburn (born July 26, 1964) is an American actor, comedian, and... more11
Kyle Gallner
Big LoveBirthplace: West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Kyle Steven Gallner (born October 22, 1986) is an American actor. He is known for his... more12
Michael Callan
Occasional WifeBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Callan (born November 22, 1935) is an American actor best known for originating the... more13
Richard Tiffany Gere (IPA: geer; born August 31, 1949) is an American actor. He began in... more14
Audrey Landers
Dallas, The Secret StormBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Audrey Landers (born Audrey Hamburg, July 18, 1956) is an American actress and singer, best... more15
Andrew Lawrence
Recess, Brotherly LoveBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Andrew James Lawrence (born January 12, 1988) is an American actor and singer. He is known for... more16
Holland Taylor
Two and a Half Men, The PracticeBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Holland Virginia Taylor (born January 14, 1943) is an American actress and playwright. She won... more17
Larry Fine
The Three Stooges, Jerks of All TradesBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Louis Feinberg (October 5, 1902 – January 24, 1975), known professionally as Larry Fine, was... more18
Jean Vander Pyl
The Flintstones, The JetsonsBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jean Thurston Vander Pyl (October 11, 1919 – April 10, 1999) was an American actress and voice... more19
Danny Bonaduce
The Partridge Family, Goober and the Ghost ChasersBirthplace: Broomall, USA, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Dante Daniel Bonaduce (born August 13, 1959) is an American radio/television personality,... more20
Henry Gibson
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The WuzzlesBirthplace: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Henry Gibson (born James Bateman, September 21, 1935 – September 14, 2009), was an American... more21
Bruce Davison
Hunter, Touched by an AngelBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Bruce Davison (born June 28, 1946) is an American actor and director of television, film, and... more22
Kevin Bacon
The Following, Bored to DeathBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Kevin Norwood Bacon (born July 8, 1958) is an American actor and musician. His films include... more23
Kim Delaney
CSI: Miami, NYPD BlueBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Kim Delaney (born November 29, 1961) is an American actress known for her starring role as... more24
Jon Polito
Crime Story, The ChronicleBirthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jon Raymond Polito (December 29, 1950 – September 1, 2016) was an American character actor and... more25
Robert Picardo
Stargate SG-1, Star Trek: VoyagerBirthplace: USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Robert "Bob" Picardo (born October 27, 1953) is an American actor. He is known for his... more
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