Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (2023)

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Famous actors from Massachusetts Jeremy Strong Matt Damon John Krasinski Hamish Linklater Steve Carell Chris Evans Mark Wahlberg Anthony Michael Hall Kurt Russell James Spader Neal McDonough Steven Van Zandt Jake Lacy Edward Norton Joe Keery John Cena Rob Delaney Bill Burr Jason Mantzoukas John Michael Higgins Casey Affleck Jeffrey Donovan Bo Burnham Ray Bolger Matthew Perry Tom Everett Scott B.J. Novak Ben Foster Robert Goulet David Morse Jonathan Tucker Michael Beach Jack Haley Matt LeBlanc Eli Roth Donnie Wahlberg Finn Wittrock Alessandro Nivola Michael Chiklis Scott Wolf Leonard Nimoy Scott Grimes H. Jon Benjamin John Cazale Bill Camp Famous actresses from Massachusetts Julia Jones Elizabeth Banks Alicia Witt Paget Brewster Callie Thorne Geena Davis Jennifer Coolidge Eliza Dushku Jenny Slate Maura Tierney Chloë Sevigny Uma Thurman Allison Janney Mindy Kaling Taylor Schilling Connie Britton Christine Elise Ellen Pompeo Lisa Edelstein Jean Louisa Kelly Peyton List Anne Dudek Madeline Kahn Julianne Nicholson Leslie Parrish Ari Graynor Kara Hayward Estelle Parsons Paige Turco Amy Poehler Ann Dowd Briga Heelan Daniela Ruah Marcia Cross Susie Abromeit Bette Davis Kathryn Erbe Rachel Dratch Judith Hoag Erica Lindbeck Jane Curtin Nancy Carell Lee Remick Jasmine Guy Uzo Aduba Sprague Grayden Caitlin McGee Famous actors from New Hampshire Matt Czuchry Sam Huntington Matty Cardarople Wilson Bethel Jared Sandler John Shea Gordon Clapp Paul Levesque Christopher Stone Randy Harrison James Broderick Jamie Kaler Thomas Kopache Michael Bolten Andy Comeau Bradford Anderson Stephen Wozniak Sandeep Parikh Juston McKinney Richard Backus Doug Wert Walter Long Alan Boyce Kenneth MacKenna Nicholas Purcell Kyle Rezzarday William Kendis Keith Britton Yukiyoshi Ozawa Lew Cody Famous actresses from New Hampshire Eliza Coupe Mandy Moore Sarah Silverman Jean Kasem Keri Lynn Pratt Laura Silverman Kerry O'Malley Jenna Lewis Mia Tyler Ilene Woods Meredith Thomas Paulina Singer Jennifer Simard Jasmine Dustin Judy Levitt Channing Chase Erika Schaefer Brenda Logan Annie Duke Maggi Parker Marlo Bernier Margery MacKay Mary Fogarty Phoebe Foster Anne-Marie Cusson Kathleen Marden Deirdre Fitzpatrick Alexis Zibolis Kallie Tabor Jillian Wheeler Edna Bennett Celia Travers Famous actors from Rhode Island Jason Marsden Harry Anderson Robert Capron Van Johnson David Hedison Nicholas Colasanto Mark Famiglietti Peter Gerety George Macready Sam Daly Peter Frechette David Gautreaux CJ Adams Eric Lutes Christopher Stanley David Hartman Bruce MacVittie Andy On Christopher Murney Mark Kiely Otis Young Ron McLarty Richard Hatch David Shae Ben Ciaramello Carson Grant Wally Dunn James Augustus Lee Mike Cerrone Heath Centazzo Ian Lyons Famous actresses from Rhode Island Michaela McManus Mena Suvari Ashley Newbrough Alice Drummond Arden Myrin Ruth Buzzi Shanna Moakler Susan Eisenberg Nadia Bjorlin Olivia Culpo Amanda Clayton Taaffe O'Connell Ruth Hussey Amy Van Nostrand Kathe Mazur Brianne Leary Meredith Vieira Claudia Jordan Margaret Ladd Joyce Jillson Maggie Han Elisabeth Hasselbeck Ava Gaudet Gianna Distenca Stephanie Venditto Madison LaPlante Ruth Clifford Phyllis Applegate Ava Deluca-Verley Kathrine Barnes Elizabeth Perry Nadine Stenovitch Kayla Kohla Nicole Picard Janis Corsair Keri Marrone Hollie Winnard Ann Willis Dina Cataldi Rebecca DiPietro Dee Dee Myers Tara Giordano-Dean Lee Lund Videos References

Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (1)Aaron NattiMarch 31st

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Chris Evans attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

When in comes to box office earnings, Boston-born Chris Evans tops the list of actors and actresses from Massachusetts.

In fact, the Captain America actor’s movies have brought in a total of $13,753,699,045, which puts Massachusetts at #4 on NetVoucherCodes‘ top box office earners and where they’re from list.

Beating out Evans and Massachusetts were New Jersey’s Zoe Salanda at number three, New York’s Robert Downey, Jr. and number two, and Tennessee’s Samuel L. Jackson, whose movies have raked in a total of $27,774,380,735, topping the list.

At the bottom of the list was Indiana with James Dean at $30 million, Montana’s Gary Cooper at just over $60 million, and Connecticut’s Katharine Hepburn at just over $247.3 million.

Famous actors from Massachusetts

Admiring and envying the world’s biggest stars is easy to do on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there’s no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can’t get a reservation.

But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns or cities across the country.

Stacker compiled a list of actors that were born in Massachusetts from IMDb’s most popular list. For each actor, we included a movie poster image from a film he is known for (all movie poster images from OMDb). Keep reading to see which favorite actors are from your home state.

  • Jeremy Strong

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (2)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (12/25/1978)

    – Known for:
    — Jerry Rubin in “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020)
    — Vinny Daniel in “The Big Short” (2015)
    — Dale Palmer in “The Judge” (2014)

  • Matt Damon

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (3)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (10/8/1970)

    – Known for:
    — Will in “Good Will Hunting” (1997)
    — Mark Watney in “The Martian” (2015)
    — Colin in “The Departed” (2006)

  • John Krasinski

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (4)

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    – Born: Newton, Massachusetts (10/20/1979)

    – Known for:
    — Jack Ryan in “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” (2018-2022)
    — Lee Abbott in “A Quiet Place” (2018)

  • Hamish Linklater

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (5)

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    – Born: Great Barrington, Massachusetts (7/7/1976)

    – Known for:
    — Porter Collins in “The Big Short” (2015)
    — Cal Zapata in “Battleship” (2012)
    — Leonard in “Fantastic Four” (2005)

  • Steve Carell

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (6)

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    – Born: Concord, Massachusetts (8/16/1962)

    – Known for:
    — Michael Scott in “The Office” (2005-2013)
    — Andy in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005)
    — John du Pont in “Foxcatcher” (2014)

  • Chris Evans

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (7)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (6/13/1981)

    – Known for:
    — Steve Rogers in “The Avengers” (2012)
    — Captain America in “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011)
    — Steve Rogers in “Captain America: Civil War” (2016)

  • Mark Wahlberg

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (8)

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    – Born: Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts (6/5/1971)

    – Known for:
    — Dignam in “The Departed” (2006)
    — Producer in “The Fighter” (2010)
    — Eddie Adams in “Boogie Nights” (1997)

  • Anthony Michael Hall

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (9)

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    – Born: West Roxbury, Massachusetts (4/14/1968)

    – Known for:
    — Greg Pulver in “War Machine” (2017)
    — Gary L. Smith in “Live by Night” (2016)
    — Jack in “Foxcatcher” (2014)

  • Kurt Russell

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (10)

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    – Born: Springfield, Massachusetts (3/17/1951)

    – Known for:
    — John Ruth in “The Hateful Eight” (2015)
    — Snake Plissken in “Escape from L.A.” (1996)
    — David Grant in “Executive Decision” (1996)

  • James Spader

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (11)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (2/7/1960)

    – Known for:
    — Raymond ‘Red’ Reddington in “The Blacklist” (2013-2021)
    — Alan Shore in “Boston Legal” (2004-2008)
    — Graham in “Sex, Lies, and Videotape” (1989)

  • Neal McDonough

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (12)

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    – Born: Dorchester, Massachusetts (2/13/1966)

    – Known for:
    — Fletcher in “Minority Report” (2002)
    — Timothy ‘Dum Dum’ Dugan in “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011)
    — Frank Gordon in “Timeline” (2003)

  • Steven Van Zandt

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (13)

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    – Born: Winthrop, Massachusetts (11/22/1950)

    – Known for:
    — Silvio Dante in “The Sopranos” (1999-2007)
    — Frank Tagliano in “Lilyhammer” (2012-2014)
    — Music Department in “Nine Months” (1995)

  • Jake Lacy

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (14)

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    – Born: Greenfield, Massachusetts (not available)

    – Known for:
    — Richard Semco in “Carol” (2015)
    — Brett Wyden in “Rampage” (2018)
    — Forde in “Miss Sloane” (2016)

  • Edward Norton

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (15)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (8/18/1969)

    – Known for:
    — Lionel Essrog in “Motherless Brooklyn” (2019)
    — Father Brian Finn in “Keeping the Faith” (2000)
    — Aaron in “Primal Fear” (1996)

  • Joe Keery

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (16)

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    – Born: Newburyport, Massachusetts (4/24/1992)

    – Known for:
    — Steve Harrington in “Stranger Things” (2016-2022)
    — Trust Fund Cole in “Molly’s Game” (2017)
    — Jackson in “Slice” (2018)

  • John Cena

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (17)

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    – Born: West Newbury, Massachusetts (4/23/1977)

    – Known for:
    — Steven in “Trainwreck” (2015)
    — Danny Fisher in “12 Rounds” (2009)
    — Peacemaker in “The Suicide Squad” (2021)

  • Rob Delaney

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (18)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (1/19/1977)

    – Known for:
    — Rob Norris in “Catastrophe” (2015-2019)
    — Peter in “Deadpool 2” (2018)
    — Jeff McKenzie in “Home Sweet Home Alone” (2021)

  • Bill Burr

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (19)

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    – Born: Canton, Massachusetts (6/10/1968)

    – Known for:
    — Frank Murphy in “F Is for Family” (2015-2021)
    — Ray Bishop in “The King of Staten Island” (2020)
    — Detective Walsh in “Date Night” (2010)

  • Jason Mantzoukas

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (20)

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    – Born: Nahant, Massachusetts (12/18/1972)

    – Known for:
    — Nadal in “The Dictator” (2012)
    — Scarecrow in “The Lego Batman Movie” (2017)
    — Frank in “The House” (2017)

  • John Michael Higgins

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (21)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (2/12/1963)

    – Known for:
    — Terry Bohner in “A Mighty Wind” (2003)
    — John in “Pitch Perfect” (2012)
    — Scott Donlan in “Best in Show” (2000)

  • Casey Affleck

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (22)

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    – Born: Falmouth, Massachusetts (8/12/1975)

    – Known for:
    — Patrick Kenzie in “Gone Baby Gone” (2007)
    — Lee Chandler in “Manchester by the Sea” (2016)
    — Robert Ford in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” (2007)

  • Jeffrey Donovan

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (23)

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    – Born: Amesbury, Massachusetts (5/11/1968)

    – Known for:
    — Michael Westen in “Burn Notice” (2007-2013)
    — Captain J.J. Jones in “Changeling” (2008)
    — Steve Forsing in “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” (2018)

  • Bo Burnham

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (24)

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    – Born: Hamilton, Massachusetts (8/21/1990)

    – Known for:
    — Writer in “Inside” (2021)
    — Writer in “Eighth Grade” (2018)
    — Ryan in “Promising Young Woman” (2020)

  • Ray Bolger

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (25)

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    – Born: Dorchester, Massachusetts (1/10/1904)
    – Died: 1/15/1987

    – Known for:
    — Hunk’ in “The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
    — Barnaby Barnicle in “Babes in Toyland” (1961)
    — Charley Wykeham in “Where’s Charley?” (1952)

  • Matthew Perry

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (26)

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    – Born: Williamstown, Massachusetts (8/19/1969)

    – Known for:
    — Chandler Bing in “Friends” (1994-2004)
    — Matt Albie in “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” (2006-2007)
    — Oz Oseransky in “The Whole Nine Yards” (2000)

  • Tom Everett Scott

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (27)

    OMDb

    – Born: East Bridgewater, Massachusetts (9/7/1970)

    – Known for:
    — Guy Patterson in “That Thing You Do!” (1996)
    — Michael Brantley in “Boiler Room” (2000)
    — Jason in “Because I Said So” (2007)

  • B.J. Novak

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (28)

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    – Born: Newton, Massachusetts (7/31/1979)

    – Known for:
    — Ryan Howard in “The Office” (2005-2013)
    — Pfc. Smithson Utivich in “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)
    — Robert Sherman in “Saving Mr. Banks” (2013)

  • Ben Foster

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (29)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (10/29/1980)

    – Known for:
    — Tanner Howard in “Hell or High Water” (2016)
    — Charlie Prince in “3:10 to Yuma” (2007)
    — Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery in “The Messenger” (2009)

  • Robert Goulet

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (30)

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    – Born: Lawrence, Massachusetts (11/26/1933)
    – Died: 10/30/2007

    – Known for:
    — Quentin Hapsburg in “The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear” (1991)
    — Robert Goulet in “Scrooged” (1988)
    — Maxie Dean in “Beetlejuice” (1988)

  • David Morse

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (31)

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    – Born: Hamilton, Massachusetts (10/11/1953)

    – Known for:
    — Brutus ‘Brutal’ Howell in “The Green Mile” (1999)
    — Colonel Reed in “The Hurt Locker” (2008)
    — Ted Arroway in “Contact” (1997)

  • Jonathan Tucker

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (32)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (5/31/1982)

    – Known for:
    — Jeff in “The Ruins” (2008)
    — Tim Weiner in “The Virgin Suicides” (1999)
    — Dennis Kelly in “Hostage” (2005)

  • Michael Beach

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (33)

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    – Born: Roxbury, Massachusetts (10/30/1963)

    – Known for:
    — Jesse (Manta’s Father) in “Aquaman” (2018)
    — Frank Hunt in “If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018)
    — Miles in “Soul Food” (1997)

  • Jack Haley

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (34)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (8/10/1897)
    – Died: 6/6/1979

    – Known for:
    — Hickory’ in “The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
    — Jack Carroll in “Vacation in Reno” (1946)
    — Steve Kimball in “Sing Your Way Home” (1945)

  • Matt LeBlanc

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (35)

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    – Born: Newton, Massachusetts (7/25/1967)

    – Known for:
    — Joey Tribbiani in “Friends” (1994-2004)
    — Don West in “Lost in Space” (1998)
    — Matt LeBlanc in “Episodes” (2011-2017)

  • Eli Roth

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (36)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (4/18/1972)

    – Known for:
    — Producer in “Cabin Fever” (2002)
    — Thanks in “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)
    — Producer in “Grindhouse” (2007)

  • Donnie Wahlberg

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (37)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (8/17/1969)

    – Known for:
    — Eric Matthews in “Saw II” (2005)
    — Cubby Barnes in “Ransom” (1996)
    — Duddits in “Dreamcatcher” (2003)

  • Finn Wittrock

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (38)

    OMDb

    – Born: Lenox, Massachusetts (10/28/1984)

    – Known for:
    — Dandy Mott in “American Horror Story” (2014-2021)
    — Mac in “Unbroken” (2014)
    — Jamie Shipley in “The Big Short” (2015)

  • Alessandro Nivola

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (39)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (6/28/1972)

    – Known for:
    — Dickie Moltisanti in “The Many Saints of Newark” (2021)
    — Anthony Amado in “American Hustle” (2013)
    — Dovid Kuperman in “Disobedience” (2017)

  • Michael Chiklis

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (40)

    OMDb

    – Born: Lowell, Massachusetts (8/30/1963)

    – Known for:
    — Vic Mackey in “The Shield” (2002-2008)
    — The Thing in “Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer” (2007)
    — Dell Toledo in “American Horror Story” (2014-2015)

  • Scott Wolf

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (41)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (6/4/1968)

    – Known for:
    — Dr. Scott Clemmens in “The Night Shift” (2014-2017)
    — Tom Bishop in “Meet My Valentine” (2015)
    — Donnie Ryan in “Perception” (2013-2015)

  • Leonard Nimoy

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (42)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (3/26/1931)
    – Died: 2/27/2015

    – Known for:
    — Spock in “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” (1986)
    — Spock in “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” (1991)
    — Spock Prime in “Star Trek” (2009)

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  • Scott Grimes

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (43)

    OMDb

    – Born: Lowell, Massachusetts (7/9/1971)

    – Known for:
    — Steve Smith in “American Dad!” (2005-2022)
    — Brad Brown in “Critters” (1986)
    — Birdie’ Burns in “Mystery, Alaska” (1999)

  • H. Jon Benjamin

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (44)

    OMDb

    – Born: Worcester, Massachusetts (5/23/1966)

    – Known for:
    — Sterling Archer in “Archer” (2009-2021)
    — Can of Vegetables in “Wet Hot American Summer” (2001)
    — Trainer in “Not Another Teen Movie” (2001)

  • John Cazale

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (45)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts (8/12/1935)
    – Died: 3/13/1978

    – Known for:
    — Sal in “Dog Day Afternoon” (1975)
    — Fredo in “The Godfather” (1972)
    — Fredo Corleone in “The Godfather: Part II” (1974)

  • Bill Camp

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (46)

    OMDb

    – Born: Massachusetts (10/22/1964)

    – Known for:
    — Radburn in “12 Years a Slave” (2013)
    — Crazy Man in “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” (2014)
    — Detective Garrity in “Joker” (2019)

Famous actresses from Massachusetts

Anyone who wants to admire and envy the world’s biggest stars needs only to look on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there’s no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can’t get a reservation.

But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns and cities across the country.

Stacker compiled a list of actresses that were born in Massachusetts from IMDb’s most popular list. Movie poster images are from OMDb. Keep reading to see which of your favorite actresses are from your home state.

  • Julia Jones

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (47)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (1/23/1981)

    – Known for:
    — Leah Clearwater in “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” (2010)
    — Kohana in “Westworld” (2018)
    — Wilma in “Wind River” (2017)

  • Elizabeth Banks

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (48)

    David Shankbone // Wikicommons

    – Born: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (2/10/1974)

    – Known for:
    — Effie Trinket in “The Hunger Games” (2012)
    — Effie Trinket in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” (2014)
    — Wyldstyle / Lucy in “The Lego Movie” (2014)

  • Alicia Witt

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (49)

    OMDb

    – Born: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (8/21/1975)

    – Known for:
    — Alia in “Dune” (1984)
    — Kim Cummings in “88 Minutes” (2007)
    — Natalie Simon in “Urban Legend” (1998)

  • Paget Brewster

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (50)

    OMDb

    – Born: Concord, Massachusetts, USA (3/10/1969)

    – Known for:
    — Emily Prentiss in “Criminal Minds” (2006-2020)
    — Sara / Sara Kingsley in “Grandfathered” (2015-2016)
    — Dodo Bellacourt in “Another Period” (2015-2018)

  • Callie Thorne

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (51)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (11/20/1969)

    – Known for:
    — Dani Santino in “Necessary Roughness” (2011-2013)
    — Laura Ballard in “Homicide: Life on the Street” (1997-1999)
    — Pam Mahone in “Prison Break” (2006-2008)

  • Geena Davis

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (52)

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    – Born: Wareham, Massachusetts, USA (1/21/1956)

    – Known for:
    — Thelma in “Thelma & Louise” (1991)
    — Samantha Caine (Charly) in “The Long Kiss Goodnight” (1996)
    — Dottie Hinson – Catcher in “A League of Their Own” (1992)

  • Jennifer Coolidge

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (53)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (8/28/1961)

    – Known for:
    — Amber Cole in “A Mighty Wind” (2003)
    — Fiona in “A Cinderella Story” (2004)
    — Stifler’s Mom in “American Pie” (1999)

  • Eliza Dushku

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (54)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (12/30/1980)

    – Known for:
    — Missy Pantone in “Bring It On” (2000)
    — Sissy in “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back” (2001)
    — Jessie Burlingame in “Wrong Turn” (2003)

  • Jenny Slate

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (55)

    OMDb

    – Born: Milton, Massachusetts, USA (3/25/1982)

    – Known for:
    — Donna in “Obvious Child” (2014)
    — Bellwether in “Zootopia” (2016)
    — Gidget in “The Secret Life of Pets” (2016)

  • Maura Tierney

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (56)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (2/3/1965)

    – Known for:
    — Abby Lockhart in “ER” (1999-2009)
    — Audrey Reede in “Liar Liar” (1997)
    — Karen Barbour in “Beautiful Boy” (2018)

  • Chloë Sevigny

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (57)

    OMDb

    – Born: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (11/18/1974)

    – Known for:
    — Sarah Wilson in “We Are Who We Are” (2020)
    — Nicolette Grant in “Big Love” (2006-2011)
    — Lana Tisdel in “Boys Don’t Cry” (1999)

  • Uma Thurman

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (58)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (4/29/1970)

    – Known for:
    — The Bride in “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” (2003)
    — Beatrix Kiddo aka The Bride aka Black Mamba aka Mommy in “Kill Bill: Vol. 2” (2004)
    — Mia Wallace in “Pulp Fiction” (1994)

  • Allison Janney

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (59)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (11/19/1959)

    – Known for:
    — Charlotte Phelan in “The Help” (2011)
    — Bren MacGuff in “Juno” (2007)
    — CJ Cregg in “The West Wing” (1999-2007)

  • Mindy Kaling

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (60)

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    – Born: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (6/24/1979)

    – Known for:
    — Kelly Kapoor in “The Office” (2005-2013)
    — Disgust in “Inside Out” (2015)
    — Molly Patel in “Late Night” (2019)

  • Taylor Schilling

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (61)

    JoJo Whilden/Netflix // IMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (7/27/1984)

    – Known for:
    — Piper Chapman in “Orange Is the New Black” (2013-2019)
    — Beth in “The Lucky One” (2012)
    — Christine Mendez in “Argo” (2012)

  • Connie Britton

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (62)

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    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (3/6/1967)

    – Known for:
    — Diane in “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” (2012)
    — Victoria Lasseter in “American Ultra” (2015)
    — Rayna Jaymes in “Nashville” (2012-2018)

  • Christine Elise

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (63)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (2/12/1965)

    – Known for:
    — Kyle in “Chucky” (2021)
    — Christine Elise in “BH90210” (2019)
    — Emily Valentine in “Beverly Hills, 90210” (1991-1996)

  • Ellen Pompeo

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (64)

    OMDb

    – Born: Everett, Massachusetts, USA (11/10/1969)

    – Known for:
    — Dr. Meredith Grey in “Grey’s Anatomy” (2005-2021)
    — Karen Page in “Daredevil” (2003)
    — Nicole in “Old School” (2003)

  • Lisa Edelstein

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (65)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (5/21/1966)

    – Known for:
    — Dr. Lisa Cuddy in “House” (2004-2011)
    — Abby McCarthy in “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce” (2014-2018)
    — Ali Decker in “Keeping the Faith” (2000)

  • Jean Louisa Kelly

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (66)

    OMDb

    – Born: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (3/9/1972)

    – Known for:
    — Tia Russell in “Uncle Buck” (1989)
    — Kim Warner in “Yes, Dear” (2000-2006)
    — Rowena Morgan in “Mr. Holland’s Opus” (1995)

  • Peyton List

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (67)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (8/8/1986)

    – Known for:
    — Cara Coburn in “The Tomorrow People” (2013-2014)
    — Sarah Wallis in “The Greatest Game Ever Played” (2005)
    — Lucy Montgomery / Lucy Montgomery #2 / Lucy Montgomery 2001- in “As the World Turns” (2001-2005)

  • Anne Dudek

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (68)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (3/22/1975)

    – Known for:
    — Tiffany Wilson in “White Chicks” (2004)
    — Dr. Amber Volakis in “House” (2007-2012)
    — Francine Hanson in “Mad Men” (2007-2014)

  • Madeline Kahn

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (69)

    ABC // Wikimedia Commons

    – Born: Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA (9/29/1942)
    – Died: 12/3/1999

    – Known for:
    — Trixie Delight in “Paper Moon” (1973)
    — Elizabeth in “Young Frankenstein” (1974)
    — Mrs. White in “Clue” (1985)

  • Julianne Nicholson

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (70)

    OMDb

    – Born: Medford, Massachusetts, USA (7/1/1971)

    – Known for:
    — Ivy Weston in “August: Osage County” (2013)
    — Diane Rawlinson in “I, Tonya” (2017)
    — Marianne Connolly in “Black Mass” (2015)

  • Leslie Parrish

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (71)

    OMDb

    – Born: Melrose, Massachusetts, USA (3/18/1935)

    – Known for:
    — Jocelyn Jordan in “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962)
    — Daisy Mae Scragg in “Li’l Abner” (1959)
    — Ev in “The Giant Spider Invasion” (1975)

  • Ari Graynor

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (72)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (4/27/1983)

    – Known for:
    — Caroline in “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” (2008)
    — Daisy Darling in “What’s Your Number?” (2011)
    — Juliette / ‘Lisa’ in “The Disaster Artist” (2017)

  • Kara Hayward

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (73)

    OMDb

    – Born: Winchester, Massachusetts, USA (11/17/1998)

    – Known for:
    — Suzy in “Moonrise Kingdom” (2012)
    — Silvie Mc Cann in “Manchester by the Sea” (2016)
    — Iris Deerborne in “To the Stars” (2019)

  • Estelle Parsons

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (74)

    OMDb

    – Born: Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA (11/20/1927)

    – Known for:
    — Blanche in “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967)
    — Calla Mackie in “Rachel, Rachel” (1968)
    — Althea Gerber in “Watermelon Man” (1970)

  • Paige Turco

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (75)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (5/17/1965)

    – Known for:
    — April O’Neil in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” (1991)
    — April O’Neil in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III” (1993)
    — Carol Vermeil in “Invincible” (2006)

  • Amy Poehler

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (76)

    Debby Wong // Shutterstock

    – Born: Burlington, Massachusetts, USA (9/16/1971)

    – Known for:
    — Joy in “Inside Out” (2015)
    — Angie in “Baby Mama” (2008)
    — Leslie Knope in “Parks and Recreation” (2009-2015)

  • Ann Dowd

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (77)

    OMDb

    – Born: Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA (1/30/1956)

    – Known for:
    — Sandra in “Compliance” (2012)
    — Joan in “Hereditary” (2018)
    — Olivia in “Garden State” (2004)

  • Briga Heelan

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (78)

    OMDb

    – Born: Andover, Massachusetts, USA (4/2/1987)

    – Known for:
    — Katie Wendelson in “Great News” (2017-2018)
    — Heidi McAuliffe in “Love” (2016-2017)
    — Becca in “Dean” (2016)

  • Daniela Ruah

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (79)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (12/2/1983)

    – Known for:
    — Kensi Blye in “NCIS: Los Angeles” (2009-2021)
    — Sofia in “Red Tails” (2012)
    — Kensi Blye in “NCIS” (2009)

  • Marcia Cross

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (80)

    Frazer Harrison // Getty Images

    – Born: Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA (3/25/1962)

    – Known for:
    — Bree Van De Kamp / Bree Hodge in “Desperate Housewives” (2004-2012)
    — Dr. Linda Abbott in “Everwood” (2003-2004)
    — Claire Haas / President Claire Haas in “Quantico” (2015-2018)

  • Susie Abromeit

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (81)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (11/15/1982)

    – Known for:
    — Cousin Tiffany in “Sex Drive” (2008)
    — Amanda in “Battle Los Angeles” (2011)
    — Pam in “Jessica Jones” (2015)

  • Bette Davis

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (82)

    Warner Bros.

    – Born: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA (4/5/1908)
    – Died: 10/6/1989

    – Known for:
    — Margo in “All About Eve” (1950)
    — Baby Jane Hudson in “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” (1962)
    — Judith Traherne in “Dark Victory” (1939)

  • Kathryn Erbe

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (83)

    OMDb

    – Born: Newton, Massachusetts, USA (7/5/1965)

    – Known for:
    — Alexandra Eames in “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” (2001-2011)
    — Maggie in “Stir of Echoes” (1999)
    — Anna Marvin in “What About Bob?” (1991)

  • Rachel Dratch

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (84)

    OMDb

    – Born: Lexington, Massachusetts, USA (2/22/1966)

    – Known for:
    — Kirsten Brant in “Just Go with It” (2011)
    — Alice / Alan in “Click” (2006)
    — Judi Joskow in “Spring Breakdown” (2009)

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  • Judith Hoag

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (85)

    OMDb

    – Born: Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA (6/29/1968)

    – Known for:
    — Denise in “Armageddon” (1998)
    — April O’Neil in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990)
    — Lillian (Studio Head’s Wife) in “Hitchcock” (2012)

  • Erica Lindbeck

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (86)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (5/29/1992)

    – Known for:
    — Black Cat / Additional Voices in “Spider-Man” (2018)
    — Mera in “DC Super Hero Girls” (2018)
    — Delaryn in “World of Warcraft: Warbringers” (2018)

  • Jane Curtin

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (87)

    OMDb

    – Born: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (9/6/1947)

    – Known for:
    — Dr. Mary Albright in “3rd Rock from the Sun” (1996-2001)
    — Prymatt Conehead / Mary Margaret DeCicco in “Coneheads” (1993)
    — Joyce Klaven in “I Love You, Man” (2009)

  • Nancy Carell

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (88)

    OMDb

    – Born: Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA (7/19/1966)

    – Known for:
    — Health Clinic Counselor in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005)
    — Linda in “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” (2012)
    — Helen’s Tennis Partner in “Bridesmaids” (2011)

  • Lee Remick

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (89)

    OMDb

    – Born: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA (12/14/1935)
    – Died: 7/2/1991

    – Known for:
    — Laura Manion in “Anatomy of a Murder” (1959)
    — Katherine Thorn in “The Omen” (1976)
    — Kirsten Arnesen Clay in “Days of Wine and Roses” (1962)

  • Jasmine Guy

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (90)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (3/10/1962)

    – Known for:
    — Dominique La Rue in “Harlem Nights” 1989

  • Uzo Aduba

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (91)

    JoJo Whilden/Netflix // IMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (2/10/1981)

    – Known for:
    — Suzanne ‘Crazy Eyes’ Warren in “Orange Is the New Black” (2013-2019)
    — Queen Novo in “My Little Pony: The Movie” (2017)
    — Detective Kinnie in “Tallulah” (2016)

  • Sprague Grayden

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (92)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, Massachusetts, USA (7/21/1980)

    – Known for:
    — Kristi Rey in “Paranormal Activity 2” (2010)
    — Adult Kristi in “Paranormal Activity 3” (2011)
    — Anita Miller in “Six Feet Under” (2004-2005)

  • Caitlin McGee

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (93)

    OMDb

    – Born: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (1/9/1988)

    – Known for:
    — Sydney Strait in “Bluff City Law” (2019)
    — Emma in “Modern Love” (2019)
    — Liz Brosniak in “Grey’s Anatomy” (2018)

Famous actors from New Hampshire

Admiring and envying the world’s biggest stars is easy to do on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there’s no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can’t get a reservation.

RELATED: Famous Actors from Massachusetts

But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns or cities across the country.

Stacker compiled a list of actors that were born in New Hampshire from IMDb’s most popular list. For each actor, we included a movie poster image from a film he is known for (all movie poster images from OMDb). Keep reading to see which favorite actors are from your home state.

  • Matt Czuchry

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (94)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, New Hampshire (5/20/1977)
    – Known for:
    — Conrad Hawkins in “The Resident” (2018-2021)
    — Cary Agos in “The Good Wife” (2009-2016)
    — Logan Huntzberger in “Gilmore Girls” (2004-2007)

  • Sam Huntington

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (95)

    OMDb

    – Born: Peterborough, New Hampshire (4/1/1982)
    – Known for:
    — Jam in “Detroit Rock City” (1999)
    — Eric in “Fanboys” (2009)
    — Ox in “Not Another Teen Movie” (2001)

  • Matty Cardarople

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (96)

    OMDb

    – Born: Exeter, New Hampshire (2/9/1983)
    – Known for:
    — Keith in “Stranger Things” (2017-2019)
    — Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender in “A Series of Unfortunate Events” (2017-2019)
    — Noodle in “Wheels of Fortune” (2020)

  • Wilson Bethel

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (97)

    OMDb

    – Born: Hillsborough, New Hampshire (2/24/1984)
    – Known for:
    — Wade Kinsella in “Hart of Dixie” (2011-2015)
    — Cpl. Evan ‘Q-Tip’ Stafford in “Generation Kill” (2008)
    — LAPD Officer #1 in “Inherent Vice” (2014)

  • Jared Sandler

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (98)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, New Hampshire (7/11/1993)
    – Known for:
    — Stuart in “The Wrong Missy” (2020)
    — Male Zombie Band Singer in “Hubie Halloween” (2020)
    — DJ in “The Goldbergs” (2016)

  • John Shea

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (99)

    OMDb

    – Born: North Conway, New Hampshire (4/14/1949)
    – Known for:
    — Charles Horman in “Missing” (1982)
    — Lex Luthor in “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” (1993-1997)
    — Chief Maguire in “Grey Lady” (2017)

  • Gordon Clapp

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (100)

    OMDb

    – Born: North Conway, New Hampshire (9/24/1948)
    – Known for:
    — Det. Greg Medavoy in “NYPD Blue” (1993-2005)
    — Chaplain Orlovsky in “Chicago Fire” (2014-2018)
    — Ray Schalk in “Eight Men Out” (1988)

  • Paul Levesque

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (101)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire (7/27/1969)
    – Known for:
    — Triple H in “WWE Raw” (1995-2021)
    — Triple H in “WrestleMania 32” (2016)
    — Triple H in “WWE NXT” (2011-2021)

  • Christopher Stone

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (102)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, New Hampshire (10/4/1940)
    – Died: 10/20/1995
    – Known for:
    — R. William ‘Bill’ Neill in “The Howling” (1981)
    — Steve Kemp in “Cujo” (1983)
    — Chris McCullough in “The New Lassie” (1989-1992)

  • Randy Harrison

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (103)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire (11/2/1977)
    – Known for:
    — Justin Taylor in “Queer as Folk” (1999-2005)
    — Sean in “Bang Bang You’re Dead” (2002)
    — Clipboard Guy in “New York Is Dead” (2017)

  • James Broderick

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (104)

    OMDb

    – Born: Charlestown, New Hampshire (3/7/1927)
    – Died: 11/1/1982
    – Known for:
    — Sheldon in “Dog Day Afternoon” (1975)
    — Denny Doyle in “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” (1974)
    — Doug Lawrence in “Family” (1976-1980)

  • Jamie Kaler

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (105)

    OMDb

    – Born: Hooksett, New Hampshire (9/14/1964)
    – Known for:
    — Mike Callahan in “My Boys” (2006-2010)
    — Captain Polonsky in “Tacoma FD” (2019-2021)
    — Gary in “Will & Grace” (2002-2006)

  • Thomas Kopache

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (106)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, New Hampshire (10/17/1945)
    – Known for:
    — Principal Evans in “Catch Me If You Can” (2002)
    — Mr. Simpson in “Leaving Las Vegas” (1995)
    — Com Officer in “Star Trek: Generations” (1994)

  • Michael Bolten

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (107)

    OMDb

    – Born: Portsmouth, New Hampshire (7/27/1991)
    – Known for:
    — Mark Baker in “Flipped” (2010)
    — Noah in “Miss Behave” (2010-2012)
    — Camera and Electrical Department in “Dark Light” (2019)

  • Andy Comeau

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (108)

    OMDb

    – Born: New Boston, New Hampshire (10/19/1970)
    – Known for:
    — Charlie in “8 Heads in a Duffel Bag” (1997)
    — Duane in “One Hour Photo” (2002)
    — Teddy Huffstodt in “Huff” (2004-2006)

  • Bradford Anderson

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (109)

    OMDb

    – Born: Meredith, New Hampshire (9/21/1979)
    – Known for:
    — Damien Spinelli in “General Hospital” (2006-2021)
    — Trent in “Homeland” (2017)
    — Ryan in “Veronica Mars” (2005-2006)

  • Stephen Wozniak

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (110)

    OMDb

    – Born: Dover, New Hampshire (1/22/1971)
    – Known for:
    — Tyler Brunson in “NCIS: Los Angeles” (2014-2015)
    — Latia Male in “Star Trek: Enterprise” (2002)
    — Stan Montrose in “The District” (2003)

  • Sandeep Parikh

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (111)

    OMDb

    – Born: Goffstown, New Hampshire (7/23/1980)
    – Known for:
    — Aquamentus in “The Legend of Neil” 2008-2010

  • Juston McKinney

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (112)

    OMDb

    – Born: New Hampshire (5/23/1905)
    – Known for:
    — Ref at Factory in “Here Comes the Boom” (2012)
    — Upscale Restaurant Manager in “Zookeeper” (2011)
    — Ben in “Hosed” (2010)

  • Richard Backus

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (113)

    OMDb

    – Born: Goffstown, New Hampshire (3/28/1945)
    – Known for:
    — Dr. Russ Elliot in “As the World Turns” (1984-1997)
    — Writer in “One Life to Live” (1995-2004)
    — Barry Ryan in “Ryan’s Hope” (1980-1981)

  • Doug Wert

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (114)

    OMDb

    – Born: New Hampton, New Hampshire (7/31/1961)
    – Known for:
    — Jack Crusher in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (1990-1994)
    — Major Hadden in “Stargate SG-1” (2006)
    — Charlie Wallace in “666 Park Avenue” (2012)

  • Walter Long

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (115)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire (3/5/1879)
    – Died: 7/4/1952
    – Known for:
    — The Tiger in “Pardon Us” (1931)
    — The Musketeer of the Slums in “Intolerance” (1916)
    — Crawshay in “Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman” (1925)

  • Alan Boyce

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (116)

    OMDb

    – Born: Derry, New Hampshire (9/23/1961)
    – Known for:
    — Handjob in “Nowhere” (1997)
    — Young John Barnett in “The X-Files” (1994)
    — David Sinclair in “Permanent Record” (1988)

  • Kenneth MacKenna

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (117)

    OMDb

    – Born: Canterbury, New Hampshire (8/19/1899)
    – Died: 1/15/1962
    – Known for:
    — Judge Kenneth Norris in “Judgment at Nuremberg” (1961)
    — Rental Agent in “Good Sport” (1931)
    — Chief Torpedoman Burke in “Men Without Women” (1930)

  • Nicholas Purcell

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (118)

    OMDb

    – Born: Concord, New Hampshire (6/28/1990)
    – Known for:
    — Pulaski in “Surrogates” (2009)
    — Jake Collins in “The Troop” (2009-2013)
    — Ben in “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” (2007)

  • Kyle Rezzarday

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (119)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire (10/15/1991)
    – Known for:
    — Alexander in “Pretty Dudes” (2016-2021)
    — Graham in “Dating After College” (2019)
    — Pool Boy in “The Estate” (2020)

  • William Kendis

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (120)

    OMDb

    – Born: New Hampshire (5/27/1916)
    – Died: 12/17/1980
    – Known for:
    — Hughes in “Michael Shayne” (1961)
    — Hansen in “The Twilight Zone” (1960-1961)
    — Vince in “Rescue 8” (1960)

  • Keith Britton

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (121)

    OMDb

    – Born: Sandown, New Hampshire (9/23/1976)
    – Known for:
    — Jeb in “As the World Turns” (2002)
    — Jerry Wood ’07 in “Cold Case” (2007)
    — Gene Ritter in “Frat Brothers of the KVL” (2007)

  • Yukiyoshi Ozawa

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (122)

    OMDb

    – Born: New Hampshire (6/6/1974)
    – Known for:
    — Michi in “The Forest” (2016)
    — Hirobumi Ito in “Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends” (2014)
    — Ito Hirobumi in “Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno” (2014)

  • Lew Cody

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (123)

    OMDb

    – Born: Berlin, New Hampshire (2/22/1884)
    – Died: 5/31/1934
    – Known for:
    — Joe Lehman in “The Tenderfoot” (1932)
    — Rupert of Hentzau in “Rupert of Hentzau” (1923)
    — Barry Adams in “Dangerous Pastime” (1922)

Famous actresses from New Hampshire

Anyone who wants to admire and envy the world’s biggest stars needs only to look on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there’s no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can’t get a reservation.

RELATED: Famous Actresses from Massachusetts

But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns and cities across the country.

Stacker compiled a list of actresses that were born in New Hampshire from IMDb’s most popular list. Movie poster images are from OMDb. Keep reading to see which of your favorite actresses are from your home state.

  • Eliza Coupe

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (124)

    OMDb

    – Born: Plymouth, New Hampshire, USA (4/6/1981)
    – Known for:
    — Jane Kerkovich-Williams in “Happy Endings” (2011-2020)
    — Tiger / Ty-Anne in “Future Man” (2017-2020)
    — Nina Whitley in “Benched” (2014)

  • Mandy Moore

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (125)

    Mingle Media TV // Wikimedia Commons

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA (4/10/1984)
    – Known for:
    — Jamie Sullivan in “A Walk to Remember” (2002)
    — Rapunzel in “Tangled” (2010)
    — Hilary Faye in “Saved!” (2004)

  • Sarah Silverman

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (126)

    Rich Fury/VF20 // Getty Images

    – Born: Bedford, New Hampshire, USA (12/1/1970)
    – Known for:
    — Vanellope in “Wreck-It Ralph” (2012)
    — Vanellope in “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (2018)
    — Sarah Silverman in “The Sarah Silverman Program.” (2007-2010)

  • Jean Kasem

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (127)

    OMDb

    – Born: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA (5/7/1905)
    – Known for:
    — Tall Woman at Party in “Ghostbusters” (1984)
    — Loretta Tortelli / Loretta in “Cheers” (1984-1993)
    — Sitcom Wife in “Good vs Evil” (1999)

  • Keri Lynn Pratt

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (128)

    OMDb

    – Born: Concord, New Hampshire, USA (9/23/1978)
    – Known for:
    — Leaf in “America’s Sweethearts” (2001)
    — Blonde Secretary in “A Single Man” (2009)
    — Dee Vine in “Drive Me Crazy” (1999)

  • Laura Silverman

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (129)

    OMDb

    – Born: Bedford, New Hampshire, USA (6/10/1966)
    – Known for:
    — Laura the Receptionist in “Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist” (1995-2002)
    — Jan in “Half Baked” (1998)
    — Jane Benson in “The Comeback” (2005-2014)

  • Kerry O'Malley

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (130)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA (9/5/1969)
    – Known for:
    — Mavis in “Why Women Kill” (2021)
    — Lilah Folger in “Snowpiercer” (2020)
    — Darla in “Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later” (2017)

  • Jenna Lewis

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (131)

    OMDb

    – Born: Franklin, New Hampshire, USA (7/16/1977)
    – Known for:
    — Reality Woman in “Son of the Beach” (2002)
    — Janice in “Nash Bridges” (2000-2001)
    — Lacey in “Freedom” (2000)

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  • Mia Tyler

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (132)

    OMDb

    – Born: Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA (12/22/1978)
    – Known for:
    — Marsha in “Rush Hour 3” (2007)
    — The Body Snatcher in “People Are Dead” (2002)
    — Cheese Grater Face in “The Gruesome Death of Tommy Pistol” (2010)

  • Ilene Woods

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (133)

    OMDb

    – Born: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA (5/5/1929)
    – Died: 7/1/2010
    – Known for:
    — Cinderella in “Cinderella” (1950)
    — Talent Show Winner in “On Stage Everybody” (1945)
    — Cinderella in “Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Colors of the Wind” (1995)

  • Meredith Thomas

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (134)

    OMDb

    – Born: Keene, New Hampshire, USA (8/28/2021)
    – Known for:
    — Marsha in “Killer Advice” (2021)
    — Ellen in “Dangerous Medicine” (2021)
    — Producer in “$TACK$” (2020)

  • Paulina Singer

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (135)

    OMDb

    – Born: Exeter, New Hampshire, USA (9/5/1991)
    – Known for:
    — Josie Mac in “Gotham” (2015)
    — ATF Receptionist in “The Intern” (2015)
    — Kelley Winters in “Beverly Hills Wedding Lover” (2016)

  • Jennifer Simard

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (136)

    OMDb

    – Born: Litchfield, New Hampshire, USA (8/8/1970)
    – Known for:
    — Daphne in “Girls5eva” 2021
    — Wicked Witch in “Shrek the Musical” 2013

  • Jasmine Dustin

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (137)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, New Hampshire, USA (1/1/1983)
    – Known for:
    — Dressing Room Girl in “Rush Hour 3” (2007)
    — Model / Actress in “Fashion House” (2006)
    — Reagan Wayman in “Longwood”

  • Judy Levitt

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (138)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, New Hampshire, USA (4/24/1939)
    – Known for:
    — El Aurian Survivor in “Star Trek: Generations” (1994)
    — Military Aide in “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” (1991)
    — Doctor #2 in “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” (1986)

  • Channing Chase

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (139)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA (6/25/1939)
    – Died: 10/6/2018
    – Known for:
    — Sally Frandsen 2004 in “Cold Case” (2004)
    — Claire in “ER” (1996)
    — Julia in “Clifford” (1994)

  • Erika Schaefer

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (140)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA (3/10/1986)
    – Known for:
    — Lexi in “Fashion House” (2006)
    — Pennsylvania Hardchild in “Valley Peaks” (2009)
    — Amy / Beautiful Girl in “CSI: Miami” (2007)

  • Brenda Logan

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (141)

    OMDb

    – Born: Plainfield, New Hampshire, USA (10/19/1972)
    – Known for:
    — Hair Stylist in “Serendipity” (2001)
    — Baby Shower Guest in “Sex and the City” (1998)
    — Marishka in “Vector III: Retribution”

  • Annie Duke

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (142)

    OMDb

    – Born: Concord, New Hampshire, USA (9/13/1965)
    – Known for:
    — Dealer in “Numb3rs” (2006)
    — Writer in “Annie Duke’s Girls Guide to Texas Hold ’em” (2006)
    — Producer in “Leo” (2007)

  • Maggi Parker

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (143)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA (4/17/1905)
    – Known for:
    — May in “Hawaii Five-O” 1968-1969

  • Marlo Bernier

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (144)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA (2/23/1959)
    – Known for:
    — Detective #2 in “Zodiac” (2007)
    — Michael in “The Last Time We Were…” (2005)
    — Director in “Leap” (2016)

  • Margery MacKay

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (145)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA (9/30/1925)
    – Known for:
    — First Diva in “The Wild Wild West” 1969
    — Soundtrack in “It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine.” 2007

  • Mary Fogarty

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (146)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, New Hampshire, USA (8/20/1921)
    – Died: 2/27/2011
    – Known for:
    — Mrs. Dell in “The War of the Roses” (1989)
    — Grace Langley in “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” (2006)
    — Flossie, the Grouch in “The Odd Couple II” (1998)

  • Phoebe Foster

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (147)

    OMDb

    – Born: Center Harbor, New Hampshire, USA (7/9/1895)
    – Died: 6/1/1975
    – Known for:
    — Dolly in “Anna Karenina” (1935)
    — Miss Alden in “Dinner at Eight” (1933)
    — Princess in “Our Betters” (1933)

  • Anne-Marie Cusson

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (148)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, New Hampshire, USA (2/15/1961)
    – Known for:
    — Philip Allen’s Secretary in “The Good Shepherd” (2006)
    — Jury Forewoman in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2013)
    — Janine McCowan in “FBI” (2021)

  • Kathleen Marden

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (149)

    OMDb

    – Born: New Hampshire, USA (8/4/1948)
    – Known for:
    — Penelope in “LIVED EXPERIENCE: Female Pastors in the Free Methodist Church” (2018)
    — Additional Crew in “Mysteries at the Museum” (2011)
    — Thanks in “Alien Abduction: A True Story”

  • Deirdre Fitzpatrick

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (150)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, New Hampshire, USA (6/7/1967)
    – Known for:
    — Birdcage Waitress in “Another 48 Hrs.” (1990)
    — Additional Crew in “Last Man Standing” (1996)
    — Helga in “The Rose Garden” (1989)

  • Alexis Zibolis

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (151)

    OMDb

    – Born: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA (10/27/1979)
    – Known for:
    — Holloway in “Plaguers” (2008)
    — Amanda in “Amanda’s Return” (2009)
    — Police Officer in “The Young and the Restless” (2011)

  • Kallie Tabor

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (152)

    OMDb

    – Born: Manchester, New Hampshire, USA (2/21/1996)
    – Known for:
    — Vegan Diner in “Spenser Confidential” (2020)
    — College Students in Robes in “Patriots Day” (2016)
    — Student #3 in “Bride Wars” (2009)

  • Jillian Wheeler

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (153)

    OMDb

    – Born: Barrington, New Hampshire, USA (5/25/1991)
    – Known for:
    — Anna Keyes in “The Legend of Lucy Keyes” (2006)
    — Erin (age 8) in “Little Erin Merryweather” (2003)
    — Oldest Child in “Dragonflies, the Baby Cries” (2000)

  • Edna Bennett

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (154)

    OMDb

    – Born: Keene, New Hampshire, USA (6/17/1899)
    – Died: 6/9/1976
    – Known for:
    — Winnie in “The Big Fight” (1930)
    — The Countess in “Ladies of the Big House” (1931)
    — Katie Werner in “Cowboy Commandos” (1943)

  • Celia Travers

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (155)

    OMDb

    – Born: Carroll, New Hampshire, USA (4/10/1915)
    – Died: 6/10/1975
    – Known for:
    — Helen Johnson in “Swing Shift Maisie” (1943)
    — Isabelle in “Undercover Maisie” (1947)
    — Belle in “Mrs. Parkington” (1944)

Famous actors from Rhode Island

Admiring and envying the world’s biggest stars is easy to do on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there’s no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can’t get a reservation.

RELATED: Famous Actors from Massachusetts

But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns or cities across the country.

Stacker compiled a list of actors that were born in Rhode Island from IMDb’s most popular list. For each actor, we included a movie poster image from a film he is known for (all movie poster images from OMDb). Keep reading to see which favorite actors are from your home state.

  • Jason Marsden

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (156)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (1/3/1975)
    – Known for:
    — Max Goof in “A Goofy Movie” (1995)
    — Haku in “Spirited Away” (2001)
    — Thackery Binx in “Hocus Pocus” (1993)

  • Harry Anderson

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (157)

    OMDb

    – Born: Newport, Rhode Island (10/14/1952)
    – Died: 4/16/2018
    – Known for:
    — Judge Harry T. Stone in “Night Court” (1984-1992)
    — Richie Tozier in “It” (1990)
    — Dave Barry in “Dave’s World” (1993-1997)

  • Robert Capron

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (158)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (7/9/1998)
    – Known for:
    — Rowley Jefferson in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (2010)
    — Bob in “Frankenweenie” (2012)
    — Rowley Jefferson in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” (2011)

  • Van Johnson

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (159)

    OMDb

    – Born: Newport, Rhode Island (8/25/1916)
    – Died: 12/12/2008
    – Known for:
    — Lt. Steve Maryk in “The Caine Mutiny” (1954)
    — Holley in “Battleground” (1949)
    — Andrew Delby Larkin in “In the Good Old Summertime” (1949)

  • David Hedison

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (160)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (5/20/1927)
    – Died: 7/18/2019
    – Known for:
    — Leiter in “Live and Let Die” (1973)
    — Felix Leiter in “Licence to Kill” (1989)
    — Lt. Ware in “The Enemy Below” (1957)

  • Nicholas Colasanto

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (161)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (1/19/1924)
    – Died: 2/12/1985
    – Known for:
    — Ernie ‘Coach’ Pantusso in “Cheers” (1982-1990)
    — Tommy Como in “Raging Bull” (1980)
    — Ruben in “Fat City” (1972)

  • Mark Famiglietti

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (162)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (9/26/1979)
    – Known for:
    — Scott Petersen in “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” (2003)
    — Jay Sebring in “Aquarius” (2016)
    — Bernie Rosenberg in “Mad Men” (2012)

  • Peter Gerety

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (163)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (5/17/1940)
    – Known for:
    — Larry Liddle in “Charlie Wilson’s War” (2007)
    — Avington Carr in “Flight” (2012)
    — Louis Piquett in “Public Enemies” (2009)

  • George Macready

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (164)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (8/29/1899)
    – Died: 7/2/1973
    – Known for:
    — Ballin Mundson in “Gilda” (1946)
    — Gen. Paul Mireau in “Paths of Glory” (1957)
    — General Kuhster in “The Great Race” (1965)

  • Sam Daly

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (165)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (3/24/1984)
    – Known for:
    — Ron Davis in “Hunters” (2020)
    — Matt in “The Office” (2009-2010)
    — Win Barrington in “Madam Secretary” (2014-2019)

  • Peter Frechette

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (166)

    OMDb

    – Born: Warwick, Rhode Island (10/3/1956)
    – Known for:
    — Peter Hammond in “Inside Man” (2006)
    — DiMucci in “Grease 2” (1982)
    — George Fraley in “Profiler” (1996-2000)

  • David Gautreaux

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (167)

    OMDb

    – Born: Central Falls, Rhode Island (6/28/1951)
    – Known for:
    — Edward Yanick in “S.W.A.T.” (2018-2021)
    — Barry Newsome in “For All Mankind” (2019)
    — Foley in “The Blacklist” (2015-2019)

  • CJ Adams

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (168)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (4/6/2000)
    – Known for:
    — Timothy Green in “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” (2012)
    — Young Ford in “Godzilla” (2014)
    — Elliot in “Dan in Real Life” (2007)

  • Eric Lutes

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (169)

    OMDb

    – Born: Charleston, Rhode Island (8/19/1962)
    – Known for:
    — Del Cassidy in “Caroline in the City” (1995-1999)
    — Jake Carlson in “So Little Time” (2001-2002)
    — Candy in “Jane White Is Sick & Twisted” (2002)

  • Christopher Stanley

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (170)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (not available)
    – Known for:
    — Henry Francis in “Mad Men” (2009-2015)
    — Thomas L. Ahern, Jr. in “Argo” (2012)
    — Charles in “American Crime” (2016)

  • David Hartman

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (171)

    OMDb

    – Born: Pawtucket, Rhode Island (5/19/1935)
    – Known for:
    — Prof. Ivarsson in “The Island at the Top of the World” (1974)
    — Dr. Paul Hunter in “The Bold Ones: The New Doctors” (1969-1973)
    — Constable in “Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?” (1968)

  • Bruce MacVittie

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (172)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (10/14/1956)
    – Known for:
    — Detective Hartigan in “When They See Us” (2019)
    — Larry Biedron in “Homicide: Life on the Street” (1997)
    — Cluck in “Hi-Life” (1998)

  • Andy On

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (173)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (5/11/1977)
    – Known for:
    — Tin-Tin Law in “New Police Story” (2004)
    — Alex Trang in “Blackhat” (2015)
    — Tank Wong in “Star Runner” (2003)

  • Christopher Murney

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (174)

    OMDb

    – Born: Narragansett, Rhode Island (7/20/1943)
    – Known for:
    — Detective Deutsch in “Barton Fink” (1991)
    — Camp Loman in “Maximum Overdrive” (1986)
    — Mackie Bloom in “Remember WENN” (1996-1998)

  • Mark Kiely

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (175)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (1/16/1963)
    – Known for:
    — Mechanic in “The Edge” (1997)
    — Fred Donohue in “Bruce Almighty” (2003)
    — Dwight in “Gods and Monsters” (1998)

  • Otis Young

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (176)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (7/4/1932)
    – Died: 10/11/2001
    – Known for:
    — Mulhall in “The Last Detail” (1973)
    — Sawyer in “The Clones” (1973)
    — Jason in “The Capture of Bigfoot” (1979)

  • Ron McLarty

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (177)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (4/26/1947)
    – Died: 2/8/2020
    – Known for:
    — Old George in “The Postman” (1997)
    — Principal O’Brien in “St. Vincent” (2014)
    — Det. Lt. Ralph Ruskin in “Cop Rock” (1990)

  • Richard Hatch

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (178)

    OMDb

    – Born: Newport, Rhode Island (4/8/1961)
    – Known for:
    — Richard Hatch in “Another Gay Movie” (2006)
    — Richard Hatch in “Son of the Beach” (2002)
    — Self – Mogo Mogo Tribe in “Survivor” (2000-2013)

  • David Shae

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (179)

    OMDb

    – Born: Cranston, Rhode Island (9/3/1981)
    – Known for:
    — Alfred in “The Walking Dead” (2019-2020)
    — Ron Martz in “Richard Jewell” (2019)
    — Disturbed Airline Passenger in “Bad Boys for Life” (2020)

  • Ben Ciaramello

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (180)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (4/4/1981)
    – Known for:
    — Benny Partida in “The Guardian” (2006)
    — War of the Worlds Soldier in “War of the Worlds” (2005)
    — Paulo Bartolo in “Live by Night” (2016)

  • Carson Grant

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (181)

    OMDb

    – Born: Pawtucket, Rhode Island (12/17/1950)
    – Known for:
    — Francisco Santos in “Amazon Queen” (2021)
    — Sal in “The Caretaker” (2020)
    — Professor John Allen in “One Penny” (2017)

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  • Wally Dunn

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (182)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (6/12/1960)
    – Known for:
    — Depository Clerk in “The Bounty Hunter” (2010)
    — Dame’ Bonesman in “The Good Shepherd” (2006)
    — Cousin Lenny in “In & Out” (1997)

  • James Augustus Lee

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (183)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (not available)
    – Known for:
    — Ecclesiastes in “Ecclesiastes” (2020)
    — The Sweeper in “The Deuce” (2017)
    — Venue Manager in “Jessica Jones” (2015)

  • Mike Cerrone

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (184)

    OMDb

    – Born: Rhode Island (6/9/1957)
    – Known for:
    — Officer Stubie in “Me, Myself & Irene” (2000)
    — Beaver Bowl Hustler in “Kingpin” (1996)
    — Paulie in “The Ringer” (2005)

  • Heath Centazzo

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (185)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island (5/25/1977)
    – Known for:
    — Goon #1 in “Snowfall” (2019)
    — Eddie in “Game Shakers” (2016)
    — Detective Frank Brody in “The Star City Murders” (2021)

  • Ian Lyons

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (186)

    OMDb

    – Born: Wakefield, Rhode Island (9/11/1972)
    – Known for:
    — Hotel Clerk in “Dexter: New Blood” (2021)
    — Burt Knox in “Defending Jacob” (2020)
    — Detective Shaffer in “FBI: Most Wanted” (2021)

Famous actresses from Rhode Island

Anyone who wants to admire and envy the world’s biggest stars needs only to look on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there’s no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can’t get a reservation.

RELATED: Famous Actresses from Massachusetts

But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns and cities across the country.

Stacker compiled a list of actresses that were born in Rhode Island from IMDb’s most popular list. Movie poster images are from OMDb. Keep reading to see which of your favorite actresses are from your home state.

  • Michaela McManus

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (187)

    OMDb

    – Born: Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (5/20/1983)
    – Known for:
    — Kaley in “Into the Grizzly Maze” (2015)
    — Grace Karn in “Aquarius” (2015-2016)
    — Kim Greylek in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2008-2009)

  • Mena Suvari

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (188)

    OMDb

    – Born: Newport, Rhode Island, USA (2/13/1979)
    – Known for:
    — Angela Hayes in “American Beauty” (1999)
    — Heather in “American Pie” (1999)
    — Aerith Gainsborough in “Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children” (2005)

  • Ashley Newbrough

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (189)

    OMDb

    – Born: Newport, Rhode Island, USA (10/13/1987)
    – Known for:
    — Sage Baker in “Privileged” (2008-2009)
    — Kyra in “Mistresses” (2013-2014)
    — Nell in “Small Town Christmas” (2018)

  • Alice Drummond

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (190)

    OMDb

    – Born: Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA (5/21/1928)
    – Died: 11/30/2016
    – Known for:
    — Mrs. Finkle in “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” (1994)
    — Librarian in “Ghostbusters” (1984)
    — Clara in “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” (1995)

  • Arden Myrin

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (191)

    OMDb

    – Born: Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA (12/10/1973)
    – Known for:
    — Regina Sinclair in “Insatiable” (2018-2019)
    — Dollface Dolores in “Shameless” (2016)
    — Dr. Brooks in “Orange Is the New Black” (2013)

  • Ruth Buzzi

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (192)

    OMDb

    – Born: Westerly, Rhode Island, USA (7/24/1936)
    – Known for:
    — Regular Performer / Self / Self – Regular Performer / Gladys Ormphby in “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” (1967-1973)
    — Mama Bear / Teacher Jane in “The Berenstain Bears” (1985-1987)
    — Opposing Coach in “Freaky Friday” (1976)

  • Shanna Moakler

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (193)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (3/28/1975)
    – Known for:
    — Flight Attendant #3 in “The Wedding Singer” (1998)
    — Agent Lockheart in “Back Stabber” (2016)
    — Petra in “Big Momma’s House 2” (2006)

  • Susan Eisenberg

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (194)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (8/21/1964)
    – Known for:
    — Princess Diana / Wonder Woman / Lord Wonder Woman / Black-Haired Girl / Civilian / Communications Officer / Model / Mother / Pilot / Searcher / Thanagarian Soldier / Woman in “Justice League” 2001-2004

  • Nadia Bjorlin

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (195)

    OMDb

    – Born: Newport, Rhode Island, USA (8/2/1980)
    – Known for:
    — Chloe Lane / Chloe Horton / Chloe Jonas / Chloe Lane Black / Chloe Black in “Days of Our Lives” (1999-2021)
    — Lara Miller / Lara in “Venice the Series” (2009-2017)
    — Natasha in “Redline” (2007)

  • Olivia Culpo

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (196)

    OMDb

    – Born: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA (5/8/1992)
    – Known for:
    — Hope in “I Feel Pretty” (2018)
    — Gretchen in “American Satan” (2017)
    — Raven-Haired Beauty in “The Other Woman” (2014)

  • Amanda Clayton

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (197)

    OMDb

    – Born: Johnston, Rhode Island, USA (not available)
    – Known for:
    — Cathy Ryan in “City on a Hill” (2019-2021)
    — Alex Montgomery / Alex in “If Loving You Is Wrong” (2014-2019)
    — Doreen in “Bleed for This” (2016)

  • Taaffe O'Connell

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (198)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (5/14/1951)
    – Known for:
    — Mona in “The Change-Up” (2011)
    — Dameia in “Galaxy of Terror” (1981)
    — Miss Farber in “The Incredible Hulk” (1980)

  • Ruth Hussey

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (199)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (10/30/1911)
    – Died: 4/19/2005
    – Known for:
    — Elizabeth Imbrie in “The Philadelphia Story” (1940)
    — Pamela Fitzgerald in “The Uninvited” (1944)
    — Professor Susan Drake in “Our Wife” (1941)

  • Amy Van Nostrand

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (200)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (4/11/1953)
    – Known for:
    — Brenda in “Year by the Sea” 2016

  • Kathe Mazur

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (201)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (8/24/1961)
    – Known for:
    — Dr. Hallerman in “American Sniper” (2014)
    — D.D.A. Andrea Hobbs in “Major Crimes” (2012-2018)
    — Nicky in “Misery Loves Company” (1995)

  • Brianne Leary

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (202)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (7/28/1957)
    – Known for:
    — Lt. Susan Ames / Nurse Susan / Pretty Nurse / 2nd Nurse / 3rd Nurse / Alma Peterson / Nurse in “Black Sheep Squadron” (1977-1978)
    — Officer Sindy Cahill in “CHiPs” (1978-1979)
    — Ryma in “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” (1979)

  • Meredith Vieira

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (203)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (12/30/1953)
    – Known for:
    — Balance of Power’ Host in “The Stepford Wives” (2004)
    — Meredith Vieira in “Get Him to the Greek” (2010)
    — Broomsy Witch in “Shrek Forever After” (2010)

  • Claudia Jordan

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (204)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (4/12/1973)
    – Known for:
    — Cynthia in “Middle Men” (2009)
    — Simone Lookalike in “S1m0ne” (2002)
    — Tahja Dupree in “Diary of a Champion” (2012-2013)

  • Margaret Ladd

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (205)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (11/8/1942)
    – Known for:
    — Emma Channing in “Falcon Crest” (1981-1989)
    — Roberta in “Just in Time” (2019)
    — Ruby Spar in “A Wedding” (1978)

  • Joyce Jillson

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (206)

    OMDb

    – Born: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA (12/26/1945)
    – Died: 10/1/2004
    – Known for:
    — Superchick in “Superchick” (1973)
    — Jill Smith in “Peyton Place” (1968)
    — Marsha Woodley in “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” (1966)

  • Maggie Han

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (207)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (5/12/1905)
    – Known for:
    — Eastern Jewel in “The Last Emperor” (1987)
    — Lab Assistant in “Junior” (1994)
    — Cary Sain in “Open Season” (1995)

  • Elisabeth Hasselbeck

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (208)

    OMDb

    – Born: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA (5/28/1977)
    – Known for:
    — Elisabeth Hasselbeck in “Made of Honor” (2008)
    — Elisabeth Hasselbeck in “Madea Goes to Jail” (2009)
    — Elisabeth Hasselbeck in “Entourage” (2008)

  • Ava Gaudet

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (209)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (not available)
    – Known for:
    — Gina Gambarro in “Ugly Betty” (2006-2008)
    — Elise Montoya in “Hurt” (2009)
    — Sara in “inFamous 2” (2011)

  • Gianna Distenca

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (210)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (5/15/1989)
    – Known for:
    — Stacy in “Fountains of Wayne: Stacy’s Mom” (2003)
    — Yay Bear in “Señor Crab” (2007)
    — Stacy in “Making the Video” (2004)

  • Stephanie Venditto

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (211)

    OMDb

    – Born: Rhode Island, USA (1/30/1965)
    – Known for:
    — MRI Technician in “Meet Dave” (2008)
    — Angel in “Four Christmases” (2008)
    — KNYT Reporter in “All About Steve” (2009)

  • Madison LaPlante

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (212)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (8/10/2001)
    – Known for:
    — Faithful Teen Girl in “The Unholy” (2021)
    — High School Student in “Dexter: New Blood” (2021)
    — Truck Stop Patron in “NOS4A2” (2020)

  • Ruth Clifford

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (213)

    OMDb

    – Born: Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA (2/17/1900)
    – Died: 11/30/1998
    – Known for:
    — Ann Rutledge in “The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln” (1924)
    — Gloria Gordon in “As Man Desires” (1925)
    — Mystery in “The Invisible Ray” (1920)

  • Phyllis Applegate

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (214)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (5/8/1944)
    – Known for:
    — Sadie in “Big Momma’s House” (2000)
    — Grace in “Insidious: Chapter 3” (2015)
    — Aunt Billy in “Black Dynamite” (2009)

  • Ava Deluca-Verley

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (215)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (9/27/1989)
    – Known for:
    — Katy in “The Way Way Back” (2013)
    — Katie Fisher in “Growing Up Fisher” (2014)
    — April Sharpe in “Ring of Silence” (2019)

  • Kathrine Barnes

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (216)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (11/25/1990)
    – Known for:
    — Rockette in “The Glorias” (2020)
    — Amanda Parker in “Your Worst Nightmare” (2019)
    — Kimberly Compton in “Murder Calls” (2017)

  • Elizabeth Perry

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (217)

    OMDb

    – Born: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA (10/15/1933)
    – Known for:
    — Jennifer Barham in “The Outer Limits” (1965)
    — First Nurse in “Mission: Impossible” (1969)
    — Parent in “Taps” (1981)

  • Nadine Stenovitch

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (218)

    OMDb

    – Born: Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA (6/12/2021)
    – Known for:
    — Additional Adult Performer in “Beowulf” (2007)
    — Katya Ivanova in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2000)
    — Nicole Dixon in “Beacon Hill” (2004)

  • Kayla Kohla

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (219)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (2/19/1992)
    – Known for:
    — Gabriella Thompson in “Container”
    — Bri-Anne ‘Brie’ Kane in “Tiff & Brie” (2018)
    — Kelsey in “Witches of the Hollow”

  • Nicole Picard

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (220)

    OMDb

    – Born: Rhode Island, USA (10/19/1960)
    – Known for:
    — Sunev in “Lineage Tribe” (2020)
    — Nancy Silverstein in “Surprise!” (2021)
    — Wind Chime Shop Owner in “Mapleworth Murders” (2020)

  • Janis Corsair

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (221)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (6/18/1948)
    – Known for:
    — Vito’s Girlfriend in “Goodfellas” (1990)
    — Reporter #2 in “Presumed Innocent” (1990)
    — Female Usher in “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” (2014)

  • Keri Marrone

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (222)

    OMDb

    – Born: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA (8/8/1969)
    – Known for:
    — Miranda in “The Cleaning Lady” 2018
    — Kathy in “Jackson’s Hole” 2021

  • Hollie Winnard

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (223)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (3/10/1981)
    – Known for:
    — Britney in “GCB” (2012)
    — Francine in “By Sundown”
    — Brittany in “The Republic of Two” (2013)

  • Ann Willis

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (224)

    OMDb

    – Born: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA (11/14/1939)
    – Died: 6/9/2021
    – Known for:
    — Jeanette MacDonald in “Train Ride to Hollywood” (1975)
    — Rita in “Mission: Impossible” (1971)
    — Actress in “The River Pirates” (1988)

  • Dina Cataldi

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (225)

    OMDb

    – Born: North Providence, Rhode Island, USA (5/6/1980)
    – Known for:
    — DMV Clerk in “The Adjustment Bureau” (2011)
    — Additional Crew in “The Avengers” (2012)
    — Mary Kelly in “Forever” (2014)

  • Rebecca DiPietro

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (226)

    OMDb

    – Born: East Providence, Rhode Island, USA (4/14/1979)
    – Known for:
    — Rebecca in “WWE Smackdown!” (2006)
    — Actress in “World’s Sexiest Nude Women” (2007)
    — Rebecca DiPietro in “ECW on Sci-Fi” (2006-2007)

  • Dee Dee Myers

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (227)

    OMDb

    – Born: Providence, Rhode Island, USA (9/1/1961)
    – Known for:
    — Additional Crew in “Contact” (1997)
    — Additional Crew in “The West Wing” (1999-2005)
    — Self – Former White House Press Secretary, Author of Why Women Should Rule the World in “Miss Representation” (2011)

  • Tara Giordano-Dean

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (228)

    OMDb

    – Born: Rhode Island, USA (1/24/1983)
    – Known for:
    — Shana in “Zookeeper” 2011
    — Receptionist in “The King of Queens” 2007

  • Lee Lund

    Massachusetts Boasts Top 5 Box Office Earner (229)

    OMDb

    – Born: Newport, Rhode Island, USA (10/18/1943)
    – Known for:
    — Chicken Ranch Girl in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” (1982)
    — Dancer in “Americathon” (1979)
    — Self in “Ben Vereen… Comin’ at Ya” (1975)

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