Famous Film Actors From Portland

List of famous movie actors & actresses who were born in Portland, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Some of these celebrities weren't necessarily born in Portland, as in some cases Portland may only be their hometown and not necessarily their birthplace. If you're from Portland 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 Portland, but this list highlights only names of actors and actresses.

A factual list, featuring items like Anna Kendrick and Sara Jean Underwood.

This list answers the questions, "Which actors are from Portland?" and "Which famous actors were born in Portland?"
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  • A.J. Gordon

    A.J. Gordon

    Age: 39
    • Films Acted In: The Truth
    • Birthplace: Oregon, USA, Portland
    • Nationality: United States of America
    A.J. Gordon is an actor and film producer.
  • Aaron Corcoran

    Aaron Corcoran

    Age: 44
    • Films Acted In: Body of Evidence
    • Birthplace: Oregon, USA, Portland
    • Nationality: United States of America
    Aaron Corcoran is an actor.
  • Aaron DeCone

    Aaron DeCone

    Age: 47
    • Films Acted In: The Hunted
    • Birthplace: Oregon, USA, Portland
    • Nationality: United States of America
    Aaron DeCone is an actor.
  • Aaron Katz
    Age: 41
    • Films Acted In: Luke and Brie Are on a First Date, You Wont Miss Me
    • Birthplace: Oregon, USA, Portland
    • Nationality: United States of America
    Aaron Katz (born October 29, 1981) is an American independent filmmaker from Portland, Oregon.
    • Films Acted In: Space Jam, NBA Hardwood Classics: Courtside Comedy, NBA: Kevin Garnett
    • Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, USA
    • Nationality: United States of America
    • Height: 6'2"
    Ahmad Rashād;(born November 19, 1949) is an American sportscaster (mostly with NBC Sports) and former professional football player. He was the fourth overall selection of the 1972 NFL Draft, taken by the St. Louis Cardinals. An All-American running back and wide receiver from Oregon, Rashād was converted back to wide receiver while with the Cardinals, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Buffalo Bills (1974), and most notably, the Minnesota Vikings (1976–1982), where he earned four Pro Bowl selections from 1978 to 1981.
  • Alex Frost
    Age: 36
    • Films Acted In: Elephant, Stop-Loss, Drillbit Taylor, 7500, Calvin Marshall
    • Birthplace: Oregon, USA, Portland
    • Nationality: United States of America
    • Height: 5'9"
    Alex Frosty Frost (born February 17, 1987) is an American actor.