ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in San Diego.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in San Diego, with photos when available. These renowned San Diego 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 San Diego, but everyone on this list grew up in San Diego and considers it to be their home. This list includes San Diego TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in San Diego then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is San Diego. Various bits of information are available for these San Diego celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
TV actors here include everything from Cameron Diaz to Tony Romo.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from San Diego?" and "Who are the most famous San Diego actors?"1
Autumn Reeser
The O.C., No Ordinary FamilyBirthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Autumn Reeser (born September 21, 1980) is an American actress. She is best known for her... more2
Robert Duvall
Lonesome Dove, The DefendersBirthplace: San Diego, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Robert Selden Duvall (; born January 5, 1931) is an American actor and filmmaker whose career... more3
Adam Brody
The O.C., Funny or Die PresentsBirthplace: USA, Carlsbad, California
Nationality: United States of America
Adam Jared Brody (born December 15, 1979) is an American actor, writer, musician and producer.... more4
Emma Caulfield
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, General HospitalBirthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Emma Caulfield Ford (born Emma M. Chukker; April 8, 1973) is an American actress best known... more5
Cameron Diaz
Shrek the Halls, Spike Guys' Choice AwardsBirthplace: San Diego, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Cameron Michelle Diaz (born August 30, 1972) is a retired American actress, writer and former... more6
Danica McKellar
The Wonder Years, Young JusticeBirthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Danica Mae McKellar (born January 3, 1975) is an American actress, mathematics writer, and... more7
Ted Danson
Cheers, CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationBirthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Edward Bridge Danson III (born December 29, 1947) is an American actor and producer who played... more8
Mario López
Saved by the Bell, Saved by the Bell: The College YearsBirthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Mario Lopez Jr. (born October 10, 1973) is an American actor and entertainment journalist. He... more9
Holly Marie Combs
Pretty Little Liars, CharmedBirthplace: USA, California, San Diego
Nationality: United States of America
Holly Marie Combs (born December 3, 1973) is an American actress and television producer. She... more10
Jerry Trainor
iCarly, Drake & JoshBirthplace: San Diego, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Gerald William Trainor (born January 21, 1977) is an American actor, comedian and musician. He... more
11Bob Papenbrook
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, GungraveBirthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Robert "Bob" DeWayne Papenbrook (September 18, 1955 – March 17, 2006) was an American voice... more12
Nick Cannon
All That, Soul TrainBirthplace: San Diego, California
Nationality: United States of America
Nicholas Scott Cannon (born October 8, 1980) is an American actor, rapper, director, producer,... more13
Sarah Roemer
The Event, DaybreakBirthplace: San Diego, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Sarah Christine Roemer (born August 28, 1984) is an American actress and model. One of her... more14
Gregory Peck
The Blue and the Gray, Moby DickBirthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Eldred Gregory Peck (April 5, 1916 – June 12, 2003) was an American actor. He was one of the... more15
Geoffrey Lewis
Salem's Lot, FloBirthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Geoffrey Bond Lewis (July 31, 1935 – April 7, 2015) was an American character actor. He... more16
Marcia Gay Harden
Damages, Trophy WifeBirthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Marcia Gay Harden (born August 14, 1959) is an American actress. Her film breakthrough was in... more17
Jason Earles
Hannah Montana, Kickin' ItBirthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jason Daniel Earles (born April 26, 1977) is an American actor, comedian, and martial artist,... more18
Sherry Lynn
The Pink Panther Show, My Little PonyBirthplace: USA, Tacoma, Washington
Nationality: United States of America
Sherry Lynn is an American voice actress who has played roles in anime, animated television... more19
Betsy Russell
The Adventures of Superboy, Platypus ManBirthplace: San Diego, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Elizabeth "Betsy" Russell (born September 6, 1963) is an American actress who is best known... more20
Kathy Najimy
King of the Hill, Veronica's ClosetBirthplace: San Diego, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Kathy Ann Najimy ( nə-JIM-ee; Arabic: كاثي أن نجيمي; born February 6, 1957) is an American... more21
Bobby Lee
Mad TV, Big Time RushBirthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Robert Lee Jr. (born September 18, 1971) is an American actor and comedian of Korean descent,... more22
Tammy Lauren
Homefront, AngieBirthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Tammy Lauren Vasquez (born November 16, 1968), known professionally as Tammy Lauren, is an... more23
Cliff Robertson
Falcon Crest, The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastBirthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Clifford Parker Robertson III (September 9, 1923 – September 10, 2011) was an American actor... more24
Steven Culp
Desperate Housewives, JAGBirthplace: La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Steven Bradford Culp (born December 3, 1955) is an American film and television actor. He is... more- 25
Steve Staley
Eureka 7 (US), Roughnecks: Starship Troopers ChroniclesBirthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Steve Staley (born August 25, 1969), also known as Steve Cannon, is an American voice actor... more
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