Actors

Famous Actors From Missouri

Missouri has been home to several notable actors who have made their mark in the entertainment industry. Here are some famous actors from Missouri.

Josephine BakerSt. Louis
Robert AltmanKansas City Southwest HighWentworth Military Acad.
Virginia MayoSt. LouisSoldan High
Scott BakulaKirkwood High
Sterling K BrownOlivetteMICDS
Bill ChottRitenour HighCentral Methodist Univ.
Andy CohenClayton High
Jim DavisEdgertonNorth Platte HighWilliam Jewell College
Cliff “Ukulele Ike” EdwardsHannibal
Jenna FischerNerinx HallTruman State Univ.
Lucas GrabeelSpringfield Kickapoo
Redd FoxxSt. Louis
Friz FrelengKansas CityWestport High
Jane FromanUniversity CityClintonColumbiaColumbia CollegeMizzou
John GoodmanAffton HighMissouri State Univ.
Betty GrableSt. LouisMary Institure
Robert GuillaumeSt. LouisWashington Univ.
Jon HammJohn BurroughsMizzou
Jean HarlowKansas City
Don JohnsonCrane
Ellie KemperKansas CityLadueJohn Burroughs High
Kevin KlineClaytonPriory High
David KoechnerTipton HighMizzou
Cedric The Entertainer KylesBerkeley HighSEMO
Steve McQueenSlater
Jane NovakSt. LouisNotre Dame High
Brad PittSpringfield KickapooMizzou
Vincent PriceSt. LouisCountry Day School
Phyllis SmithSt. Louis Cleveland HighUMSL
Jack WagnerWashington HighMizzou
Dennis WeaverJoplin HighMissouri Southern

Here are some famous actors from Missouri:

  • Brad Pitt: Born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Brad Pitt spent most of his childhood in Springfield, Missouri. He has become one of the most recognizable and acclaimed actors in Hollywood, known for his roles in films such as “Fight Club,” “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Inglourious Basterds,” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”
  • Jon Hamm: Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Jon Hamm gained fame for his portrayal of Don Draper in the television series “Mad Men,” which earned him critical acclaim and multiple awards. He has also appeared in films like “Baby Driver” and “Million Dollar Arm.”
  • Jenna Fischer: Jenna Fischer was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana but grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She is best known for her role as Pam Beesly on the popular sitcom “The Office.” Fischer has also appeared in films such as “Blades of Glory” and “Hall Pass.”
  • John Goodman: Born in Affton, Missouri, John Goodman is a versatile actor known for his work in both film and television. He has appeared in numerous Coen Brothers films, including “The Big Lebowski,” “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” and “Barton Fink.” Goodman has also played memorable roles in TV shows like “Roseanne” and “Treme.”
  • Ellie Kemper: Ellie Kemper was born in Kansas City, Missouri. She gained recognition for her role as Erin Hannon on the TV series “The Office” and later starred in the Netflix comedy series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.” Kemper has also appeared in films like “Bridesmaids” and “21 Jump Street.”

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