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List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Washington, D.C., with photos when available. These renowned Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C., but everyone on this list grew up in Washington, D.C. and considers it to be their home. This list includes Washington, D.C. TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Washington, D.C. then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Washington, D.C.. Various bits of information are available for these Washington, D.C. celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
Examples include Katherine Heigl and Alyson Hannigan.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Washington, D.C.?" and "Who are the most famous Washington, D.C. actors?"1
Alyson Hannigan
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, How I Met Your MotherBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Alyson Lee Hannigan (born March 24, 1974) is an American actress and television presenter. She... more on Wikipedia2
Ben Stein
Married... with Children, Pinky and the BrainBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
Benjamin Jeremy Stein (born November 25, 1944) is an American writer, lawyer, actor, and... more on Wikipedia3
Matt Frewer
Eureka, The Pink Panther ShowBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: Canada, United States of America
Matthew George Frewer (born January 4, 1958) is a Canadian-American actor, singer, voice... more on Wikipedia4
Samuel L. Jackson
Afro Samurai, GhostwriterBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and film producer. A... more on Wikipedia5
Stephen Colbert
Strangers with Candy, Harvey BirdmanBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Stephen Tyrone Colbert ( kohl-BAIR; born May 13, 1964) is an American comedian, writer,... more on Wikipedia6
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Taraji P. Henson
Person of Interest, EmpireBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
Taraji Penda Henson ( tə-RAH-jee; born September 11, 1970) is an American actress and author.... more on Wikipedia8
Christopher Meloni
True Blood, Law & Order: Special Victims UnitBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
Christopher Peter Meloni (born April 2, 1961) is an American actor. He is known for his... more on Wikipedia9
Kristen Johnston
3rd Rock from the Sun, Bored to DeathBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Kristen Angela Johnston (born September 20, 1967) is an American actress. She is known for her... more on Wikipedia10
Louis C.K.
Louie, Lucky LouieBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Louis Székely () (born September 12, 1967), better known by his stage name Louis C.K. (), is... more on Wikipedia11
Michael Nouri
The O.C., DamagesBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Nouri (born December 9, 1945) is an American television and film actor. His father,... more on Wikipedia12
Katherine Heigl
Grey's Anatomy, RoswellBirthplace: West End, Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Katherine Marie Heigl (; born November 24, 1978) is an American actress, film producer, and... more on Wikipedia13
J. August Richards
Angel, Raising the BarBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Jaime Augusto Richards III (born August 28, 1973) commonly known as J. August Richards is an... more on Wikipedia14
Edward Herrmann
Gilmore Girls, Eleanor and FranklinBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
Edward Kirk Herrmann (July 21, 1943 – December 31, 2014) was an American actor, director,... more on Wikipedia15
Miguel Sandoval
Medium, Jackie Chan AdventuresBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Miguel Sandoval (born November 16, 1951) is an American film and television actor.16
William Hurt
Damages, Too Big to FailBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
William McChord Hurt (born March 20, 1950) is an American actor, director, producer, and... more on Wikipedia17
John Heard
Cavemen, The ClientBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
John Heard Jr. (March 7, 1946 – July 21, 2017) was an American film and television actor. He... more on Wikipedia18
Rip Taylor
The Emperor's New School, The Addams FamilyBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
Charles Elmer "Rip" Taylor Jr. (born January 13, 1935) is an American actor and comedian. He... more on Wikipedia19
Ben Feldman
Mad Men, Drop Dead DivaBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
Ben Feldman (born May 27, 1980) is an American actor. He has done stage acting, including the... more on Wikipedia20
Gregory Itzin
24, The MentalistBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Gregory Martin Itzin (born April 20, 1948) is an Emmy nominated American film and television... more on Wikipedia21
Frances Sternhagen
Sex and the City, Another WorldBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Frances Hussey Sternhagen (born January 13, 1930) is an American actress. Sternhagen has... more on Wikipedia22
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Dave Chappelle
Chappelle's Show, Wanda at LargeBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
David Khari Webber Chappelle (; born August 24, 1973) is an American stand-up comedian, actor,... more on Wikipedia24
Goldie Hawn
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Good Morning WorldBirthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Nationality: United States of America,Hungary
Goldie Jeanne Hawn (born November 21, 1945) is an American actress, producer, and singer. She... more on Wikipedia25
Michael Learned
The Waltons, Living DollsBirthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality: United States of America
Michael Learned (born April 9, 1939) is an American actress, known for her role as Olivia... more on Wikipedia
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