Famous Film Actors From Virginia

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

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Adam Curry
Age: 55
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: Netherlands, United States of America
Children: Christina Curry
Adam Clark Curry (born September 3, 1964) is a podcaster, announcer, internet entrepreneur and... more
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Adam Dunnells
Age: 39
Films Acted In: The Woods Have Eyes
Birthplace: USA, Virginia, Leesburg
Nationality: United States of America
Adam Dunnells is an actor....
3
Adam Vernier
Age: 47
Films Acted In: Sydney White, Bring It On: In It to Win It, Whatever It Takes, Drowning Mona, Route 666
Birthplace: USA, Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Adam Vernier is an actor.... more
4
Adam Wright
Age: 40
Films Acted In: #1 Cheerleader Camp
Birthplace: USA, Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Adam Wright is an actor....
5
Afemo Omilami
Age: 69
Films Acted In: Forrest Gump, Remember the Titans, The Blind Side, Glory, Trading Places
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Children: Juanita Omilami, Awodele Omilami
Afemo Omilami (born December 13, 1950) is an American actor.... more
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Aimee Mann
Age: 59
Films Acted In: The Big Lebowski, An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson, Circuit 1:6, Largo, Pleased to Meet Me
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Aimee Mann (born September 8, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter. Mann began her career in... more
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Al Foster
Age: 76
Films Acted In: Al Foster: The Paris Concert
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Al Jennings
Dec. at 98 (1863-1961)
Films Acted In: Song of the Gringo
Birthplace: USA, Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Alphonso J. "Al" Jennings (November 25, 1863 – December 26, 1961) was an attorney in Oklahoma... more
9
Alan Sader
Age: 79
Films Acted In: Lincoln, Evan Almighty, The Prince of Tides, Gore Vidal's Lincoln, Stonebrook
Birthplace: USA, Virginia, Bruington, Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Alan Sader (born February 12, 1940) is an American TV, film, and stage actor. He is perhaps... more
10
Alice Beardsley
Age: 94
Films Acted In: The Shopping Bag Lady
Birthplace: USA, Virginia, Richmond
Nationality: United States of America
Alice Beardsley is an actor....
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Alison Ebbert
Alison Ebbert is an actress....
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Al Gettel
Dec. at 88 (1917-2005)
Films Acted In: The Tin Star
Birthplace: USA, Virginia, Norfolk
Nationality: United States of America
Allen Jones "Al" "Two Gun" Gettel (September 17, 1917 – April 8, 2005) was a Major League... more
13
Allen Iverson
Age: 44
Films Acted In: Imagine That, Fat Joe: Follow the Don, 1 Love, NBA: Lights Out!, The Game: Vol. 1
Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Parents: Allen Broughton, Ann Iverson
Children: Isaiah Rahsaan Iverson, Messiah Lauren Iverson, Tiaura Iverson, Allen Iverson II, Dream Alijha Iverson
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Allison Argo
Age: 66
Films Acted In: The Gift
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Allison Argo is an actress, television and film producer, director, editor and screenwriter....
15
Amber Cather
Age: 38
Films Acted In: Alfie, Just My Luck, Duane Incarnate
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Amber Cather is an actress.... more
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Amy Ziff
Age: 60
Films Acted In: It's Pat, Life with Mikey
Birthplace: USA, Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
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Angie Hill
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Anita Carter
Dec. at 66 (1933-1999)
Films Acted In: Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music, Road to Nashville, Johnny Cash: Cash for Kenya: Live in Johnstown
Birthplace: Maces Spring, Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Parents: Maybelle Carter, Ezra J. Carter
Children: Lorrie Frances Davis, John Christopher Davis
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Ann Mason
Dec. at 50 (1898-1948)
Films Acted In: Deliverance
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Ann Mason was an actress and film producer.... more
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Ann Savoy
Age: 67
Films Acted In: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Children: Joel Savoy, Wilson Savoy
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Anneliza Scott
Age: 54
Films Acted In: Demolition Man, Disclosure, Losing Control, Confessions of a Sexist Pig, Bloodfist VII: Manhunt
Birthplace: USA, Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Anneliza Scott is an actress....
22
Anthony Wanzer
Age: 42
Films Acted In: The Bourne Ultimatum, Hannibal, How Do You Know
Birthplace: USA, Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Anthony Wanzer is an actor....
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Anthony Ward Clark
Age: 55
Films Acted In: The Rock, Paid in Full, Dogfight, The Thing Called Love, The Rage
Birthplace: Lynchburg, Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Antonio D. Charity
Age: 47
Films Acted In: Cry Wolf, Over Her Dead Body, It Runs in the Family, Hopelessly in June, Carnal Innocence
Birthplace: USA, Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Parents: James D. Charity, Emily M. Charity
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Archie Savage
Dec. at 89 (1914-2003)
Films Acted In: La Dolce Vita, Vera Cruz, His Majesty O'Keefe, Space Men
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
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Adam Dunnells

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Alice Beardsley

Alison Ebbert

Allison Argo

Angie Hill

Anneliza Scott

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