ReferenceList RulesOnly TV actors who were born or grew up in West Virginia.
List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in West Virginia, with photos when available. These renowned West Virginia 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 West Virginia, but everyone on this list grew up in West Virginia and considers it to be their home. This list includes West Virginia TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in West Virginia then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is West Virginia. Various bits of information are available for these West Virginia celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
Everyone from Brad Paisley to Don Knotts is included on this list.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from West Virginia?" and "Who are the most famous West Virginia actors?"1
Don Knotts
The Andy Griffith Show, Three's CompanyBirthplace: Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Jesse Donald Knotts (July 21, 1924 – February 24, 2006) was an American actor and comedian,... more on Wikipedia2
John Corbett
Sex and the City, Northern ExposureBirthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Nationality: United States of America
John Joseph Corbett (born May 9, 1961) is an American actor and country music singer. He is... more on Wikipedia3
Paul Dooley
ALF, HugeBirthplace: Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Paul Dooley (born Paul Brown; February 22, 1928) is an American actor, writer and comedian.4
Conchata Ferrell
Two and a Half Men, L.A. LawBirthplace: Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Conchata Galen Ferrell (March 28, 1943-October 12, 2020) was an American actress. Although she... more on Wikipedia5
Brad Dourif
Deadwood, PonderosaBirthplace: USA, Huntington, West Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Bradford Claude Dourif (; born March 18, 1950) is an American actor. He was nominated for an... more on Wikipedia6
Steve Harvey
The Steve Harvey Show, Showtime at the ApolloBirthplace: Welch, West Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Broderick Stephen Harvey (born January 17, 1957) is an American comedian, television host,... more on Wikipedia7
Frank De Vol
Fernwood 2 Night, Camp RunamuckBirthplace: USA, Moundsville, West Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Frank Denny De Vol (September 20, 1911 – October 27, 1999) was an American actor, and using... more on Wikipedia8
Ann Magnuson
All Grown Up!, Wanda at LargeBirthplace: USA, West Virginia, Charleston
Nationality: United States of America
Ann Magnuson (born January 4, 1956) is an American actress, performance artist, and nightclub... more on Wikipedia9
David Selby
Dark Shadows, Falcon CrestBirthplace: Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
David Lynn Selby (born February 5, 1941) is an American film, television and stage actor. He... more on Wikipedia10
Bernie Casey
Bay City Blues, Harris and CompanyBirthplace: USA, West Virginia, Wyco, West Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Bernard Terry Casey (June 8, 1939 – September 19, 2017) was an American actor, poet, and... more on Wikipedia11
T. D. Jakes
Praise the LordBirthplace: South Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Thomas Dexter Jakes Sr. (born June 9, 1957), known as T. D. Jakes, is a pastor, author and... more on Wikipedia12
Brianne Siddall
Power Rangers, IGPXBirthplace: USA, West Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Brianne "Bree" Siddall (born August 25, 1963 in Encino, California), also known under her... more on Wikipedia13
Brad Paisley
CMT Invitation Only, Inside FameBirthplace: USA, West Virginia, Glen Dale
Nationality: United States of America
Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is an American country music singer and... more on Wikipedia14
Lou Holtz
College Football Live, College Football ScoreboardBirthplace: Follansbee, West Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Louis Leo Holtz (born January 6, 1937) is a former American football player, coach, and... more on Wikipedia15
Chris Sarandon
Shangri-La Plaza, The CourtBirthplace: Beckley, West Virginia, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Christopher Sarandon Jr. (; born July 24, 1942) is an American actor. He is known best for... more on Wikipedia16
Tonja Walker
CapitolBirthplace: USA, Huntington, West Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Tonja Annette Walker (born September 19, 1960) is an American actress and singer, who is also... more on Wikipedia17
Lesli Kay
The Bold and the BeautifulBirthplace: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Lesli Kay (born Lesli Kay Pushkin on June 13, 1965 in Charleston, West Virginia) is an... more on Wikipedia18
Morgan Spurlock
A Day in the Life, Morgan Spurlock's New BritanniaBirthplace: Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Morgan Valentine Spurlock (born November 7, 1970) is an American documentary filmmaker,... more on Wikipedia19
Walter Barnes
North and South, Action in the AfternoonBirthplace: USA, West Virginia, Parkersburg
Nationality: United States of America
Walter Lee Barnes (January 26, 1918 – January 6, 1998) was an American football player and... more on Wikipedia20
Aaron Staton
Mad MenBirthplace: USA, Huntington, West Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Aaron Staton (born August 10, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Ken... more on Wikipedia21
Josh Stewart
No Ordinary Family, Third WatchBirthplace: Diana, West Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Joshua Regnall Stewart (born February 6, 1977 in West Virginia) is an American actor best... more on Wikipedia22
Karen Austin
Night Court, The Quest (1982)Birthplace: Welch, USA, West Virginia
Nationality: United States of America
Karen Austin (born October 24, 1955) is an American actress. She played Lana Wagner on the... more on Wikipedia23
Katie Lee
Paula's PartyBirthplace: Huntington, West Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Katherine "Katie" Lee (born September 14, 1981) is an American cookbook author, television... more on Wikipedia24
Sherilyn Wolter
B. J. and the BearBirthplace: Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Sherilyn Marjorie Wolter (born November 30, 1951 in Clarksburg, West Virginia) is an American... more on Wikipedia25
Peter Marshall
The Reel to Reel Picture Show, All-Star BlitzBirthplace: Huntington, West Virginia, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Ralph Pierre LaCock (born March 30, 1926), better known by his stage name Peter Marshall, is... more on Wikipedia
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