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, RainesBirthplace: West Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Jeffrey 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... more3
F. Murray Abraham
Homeland, Marco PoloBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
F. Murray Abraham (born Murray Abraham; October 24, 1939) is an American actor. He became... more4
Anthony Jeselnik
Down and Dirty with Jim NortonBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Anthony Jeselnik ( JES-əl-nik; born December 22, 1978) is an American comedian, writer, actor,... more5
Julie Benz
Dexter, DefianceBirthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Julie Marie Benz (born May 1, 1972) is an American actress, known for her roles as Darla on... more6
Zachary Quinto
American Horror Story, HeroesBirthplace: 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... more7
Jennifer Darling
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The SmurfsBirthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Jennifer Darling (born June 19, 1946) is an American actress and voice actress. Her best-known... more8
Ted Cassidy
The Incredible Hulk, The Addams FamilyBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Theodore Crawford Cassidy (July 31, 1932 – January 16, 1979) was an American actor of radio,... more9
James Widdoes
Charles in Charge, Delta HouseBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
James Widdoes (born November 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American actor and... more10
Joe Manganiello
True Blood, So NotoriousBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Joseph Michael Manganiello ( MANG-gə-NEL-oh; Italian: [maŋɡaˈnjɛllo], Neapolitan:... more11
Gillian Jacobs
CommunityBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Gillian 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... more13
Joe Flaherty
Freaks and Geeks, SCTV ChannelBirthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Joe Flaherty (born June 21, 1941) is an American actor, comedian and voice artist. He is best... more14
Andy Warhol was an American artist who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known... more15
Gene Kelly
North and South, The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastBirthplace: Highland Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Eugene Curran Kelly (August 23, 1912 – February 2, 1996) was an American dancer, actor of... more16
Lou Scheimer
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Fat Albert and the Cosby KidsBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Louis "Lou" Scheimer (October 19, 1928 – October 17, 2013) was an American producer, one of... more17
Regis Toomey
Burke's Law, Hey MulliganBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
John Regis Toomey (August 13, 1898 – October 12, 1991) was an American film and television... more18
Bill Cullen
Pyramid, Chain ReactionBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
William Lawrence Francis Cullen (February 18, 1920 – July 7, 1990) was an American radio and... more19
Grant Heslov
Sleeper CellBirthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Grant Heslov (born May 15, 1963) is an American actor, film producer, screenwriter and... more20
Adolphe Menjou
Turnabout, Your Favorite StoryBirthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Adolphe Jean Menjou (February 18, 1890 – October 29, 1963) was an American actor. His career... more21
Lyle Talbot
The Bob Cummings Show, Ben JerrodBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Lyle Talbot (born Lisle Henderson; February 8, 1902 – March 2, 1996) was an American actor on... more- 22
Sandy Fox
Fushigi Yuugi, Mad Jack the PirateBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Sandra 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 YearsBirthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Patrick Fabian (born December 7, 1964) is an American actor of film, stage and television. He... more24
Chip Esten
Nashville, Drew Carey's Green Screen ShowBirthplace: Pittsburgh, USA, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States of America
Charles Esten Puskar III (born September 9, 1965), known professionally as Chip Esten, is an... more- 25
Mitzi McCall
Snorks, The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm ShowBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Mitzi McCall (born September 9, 1932) is an American actress.... more
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