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List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Yorkshire, with photos when available. These renowned Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire, but everyone on this list grew up in Yorkshire and considers it to be their home. This list includes Yorkshire TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Yorkshire then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Yorkshire. Various bits of information are available for these Yorkshire celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for.
List is made up of many different TV actors, including Judi Dench and Sean Bean.
This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Yorkshire?" and "Who are the most famous Yorkshire actors?"1
Patrick Stewart
Star Trek: The Next Generation, American Dad!Birthplace: Mirfield, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Sir Patrick Stewart (born 13 July 1940) is an English actor whose work has included roles on... more2
Ben Kingsley
Anne Frank: The Whole Story, The AdventurerBirthplace: Snainton, England
Nationality: England
Sir Ben Kingsley (born Krishna Pandit Bhanji; 31 December 1943) is an English actor with a... more3
Jeremy Clarkson
Children in Need, Never Mind the BuzzcocksBirthplace: Doncaster, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster, journalist and... more4
Bernard Hepton
I, ClaudiusBirthplace: Bradford, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Francis Bernard Heptonstall (19 October 1925 – 27 July 2018) better known by the stage name... more5
Adrian Edmondson
The Young Ones, BottomBirthplace: West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Eurasia, United Kingdom, England
Nationality: England
Adrian Charles Edmondson (born 24 January 1957) is an English comedian, actor, musician and... more6
James Neville Mason (; 15 May 1909 – 27 July 1984) was an English actor. Mason achieved... more7
Timothy West
Bleak House, MasadaBirthplace: Bradford, England
Nationality: England
Timothy Lancaster West, CBE (born 20 October 1934) is an English film, stage and television... more8
Peter Firth
Spooks, HeartbeatBirthplace: Bradford, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Peter Macintosh Firth (born 27 October 1953) is an English actor. He is best known for his... more9
Zöe Lucker
EastEnders, Footballers' WivesBirthplace: Huddersfield, England
Nationality: England
Zöe Elizabeth Lucker (born 11 April 1974) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as... more10
Jessica-Jane Stafford (née Clement; born 24 February 1985) is an English actress and TV... more11
Diana Rigg
Game of Thrones, The AvengersBirthplace: Doncaster, England
Nationality: England
Dame Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg, (20 July 1938 – 10 September 2020) was an English actress. She... more12
Hugo Speer
Bleak House, The BachelorBirthplace: Harrogate, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Hugo Speer (born 17 March 1969) is an English actor and director.... more13
Dominic West
The Wire, The AffairBirthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Dominic Gerard Francis Eagleton West (born 15 October 1969) is an English actor, director, and... more14
Clare Higgins
Pride and Prejudice, The CitadelBirthplace: Bradford, England
Nationality: England
Clare Frances Elizabeth Higgins (born 10 November 1955) is an English actress. Her film... more15
Penelope Wilton
Downton Abbey, Ever Decreasing CirclesBirthplace: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
Nationality: England
Dame Penelope Alice Wilton (born 3 June 1946) is an English actress. She is known for... more16
Christina Pickles
Friends, St. ElsewhereBirthplace: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Nationality: United States of America, United Kingdom
Christina Pickles (born February 17, 1935) is a British-American actress. She is known for her... more
17George Layton
It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Doctor in the HouseBirthplace: Bradford, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
George Layton (born George Lowy on 2 March 1943 in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire) is an... more18
Andrew-Lee Potts
Primeval, AliceBirthplace: Bradford, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Andrew Lee Potts (born 29 October 1979) is an English actor and director. He is best known for... more19
Jim Carter
Downton Abbey, Red RidingBirthplace: Harrogate, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
James Edward Carter, (born August 19, 1948) is an English actor. Carter's film credits... more20
Neil Dudgeon
Midsomer Murders, The Mrs Bradley MysteriesBirthplace: Doncaster, England
Nationality: England
Neil Dudgeon (born 2 January 1961) is an English actor who, since 2011, has played DCI John... more21
Edward Petherbridge
The Guardians, A Dorothy L Sayers MysteryBirthplace: Bradford, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Edward Petherbridge (born on 3 August 1936) is an English actor, writer and artist. Among his... more22
Brian Glover
Porridge, CampionBirthplace: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Nationality: England
Brian Glover (2 April 1934 – 24 July 1997) was an English character actor, writer and... more23
Jimi Mistry
EastEnders, Coronation StreetBirthplace: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom
Jimi Mistry (born 1 January 1973) is an English actor, known for appearing in numerous films... more- 24
Basil Dignam
The Six Wives of Henry VIII, United!Birthplace: Sheffield, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 – 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.Basil Dignam... more 25
Judy Parfitt
Call The Midwife, Little DorritBirthplace: Sheffield, England
Nationality: United Kingdom, England
Judy Catherine Claire Parfitt (born 7 November 1935) is an English theatre, film and... more
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