Famous TV Actors from 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?"- Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Raines, Faerie Tale Theatre
- Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum (; born October 22, 1952) is an American actor and musician. He has starred in some of the highest-grossing films of his era, such as Jurassic Park (1993) and Independence Day ...more - Dennis Michael Miller (born November 3, 1953) is an American talk show host, political commentator, sports commentator, actor, and comedian. He was a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1985 to ...more
- Homeland, Marco Polo, A.E.S. Hudson Street
- Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
F. Murray Abraham (born Murray Abraham; October 24, 1939) is an American actor. He became widely known during the 1980s after winning an Oscar for his leading role as Antonio Salieri in the drama ...more - Down and Dirty with Jim Norton
- Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Nationality: United States of America
Anthony Jeselnik (born December 22, 1978) is an American comedian, writer, actor, and producer. He is known for his dark comedy style, which emphasizes ironic misdirection, non sequiturs, biting ...more - Dexter, Defiance, No Ordinary Family
- Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Nationality: United States of America
Julie Marie Benz (born May 1, 1972) is an American actress, known for her roles as Darla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel (1997–2004), and as Rita Bennett on Dexter (2006–2010), for which she ...more - American Horror Story, Heroes, That's Life
- Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Nationality: United States of America
Zachary John Quinto (; born June 2, 1977) is an American actor and film producer. He is known for his roles as Charlie Manx in NOS4A2, as Sylar on the science fiction drama series Heroes (2006–2010), ...more