ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in Pittsburgh.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Pittsburgh, with photos when available. These renowned Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, but everyone on this list grew up in Pittsburgh and considers it to be their home. This list includes Pittsburgh TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Pittsburgh then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Pittsburgh. Various bits of information are available for these Pittsburgh celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
Bill Russell and Dan Marino are only the beginning of the TV actors on this list.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Pittsburgh?" and "Who are the most famous Pittsburgh actors?"1
Jeff Goldblum
Law & Order: Criminal Intent, RainesJeffrey Lynn Goldblum (; born October 22, 1952) is an American actor and musician. He has... more2
Dennis Michael Miller (born November 3, 1953) is an American talk show host, political... more- 3
F. Murray Abraham
Homeland, Marco PoloF. Murray Abraham (born Murray Abraham; October 24, 1939) is an American actor. He became... more - 4
Anthony Jeselnik
Down and Dirty with Jim NortonAnthony Jeselnik ( JES-əl-nik; born December 22, 1978) is an American comedian, writer, actor,... more - 5
Julie Benz
Dexter, DefianceJulie Marie Benz (born May 1, 1972) is an American actress, known for her roles as Darla on... more - 6
Zachary Quinto
American Horror Story, HeroesZachary John Quinto (; born June 2, 1977) is an American actor and film producer. He is known... more - 7
Jennifer Darling
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The SmurfsJennifer Darling (born June 19, 1946) is an American actress and voice actress. Her best-known... more - 8
Ted Cassidy
The Incredible Hulk, The Addams FamilyTheodore Crawford Cassidy (July 31, 1932 – January 16, 1979) was an American actor of radio,... more - 9
James Widdoes
Charles in Charge, Delta HouseJames Widdoes (born November 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American actor and... more - 10
Joe Manganiello
True Blood, So NotoriousJoseph Michael Manganiello ( MANG-gə-NEL-oh; Italian: [maŋɡaˈnjɛllo], Neapolitan:... more - 11
Gillian Jacobs
CommunityGillian MacLaren Jacobs (; born October 19, 1982) is an American actress. She is known for... more 
12Marc Daniels (January 27, 1912 – April 23, 1989), born Danny Marcus, was an American... more- 13
Joe Flaherty
Freaks and Geeks, SCTV ChannelJoe Flaherty (born June 21, 1941) is an American actor, comedian and voice artist. He is best... more - 14Andy Warhol was an American artist who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known... more
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Gene Kelly
North and South, The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastEugene Curran Kelly (August 23, 1912 – February 2, 1996) was an American dancer, actor of... more - 16
Lou Scheimer
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Fat Albert and the Cosby KidsLouis "Lou" Scheimer (October 19, 1928 – October 17, 2013) was an American producer, one of... more - 17
Regis Toomey
Burke's Law, Hey MulliganJohn Regis Toomey (August 13, 1898 – October 12, 1991) was an American film and television... more - 18
Bill Cullen
Pyramid, Chain ReactionWilliam Lawrence Francis Cullen (February 18, 1920 – July 7, 1990) was an American radio and... more - 19
Grant Heslov
Sleeper CellGrant Heslov (born May 15, 1963) is an American actor, film producer, screenwriter and... more - 20
Adolphe Menjou
Turnabout, Your Favorite StoryAdolphe Jean Menjou (February 18, 1890 – October 29, 1963) was an American actor. His career... more - 21
Lyle Talbot
The Bob Cummings Show, Ben JerrodLyle Talbot (born Lisle Henderson; February 8, 1902 – March 2, 1996) was an American actor on... more - 22
Sandy Fox
Fushigi Yuugi, Mad Jack the PirateSandra Marie Fox (born July 13, 1963) is an American voice actress who has had numerous roles... more - 23
Patrick Fabian
Providence, Saved by the Bell: The College YearsPatrick Fabian (born December 7, 1964) is an American actor of film, stage and television. He... more - 24
Chip Esten
Nashville, Drew Carey's Green Screen ShowCharles Esten Puskar III (born September 9, 1965), known professionally as Chip Esten, is an... more - 25
Mitzi McCall
Snorks, The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm ShowMitzi McCall (born September 9, 1932) is an American actress.... more
