Michiganders have a lot of pride about being from this great state. I certainly do! We’ve got the Great Lakes, beautiful forests, major sports teams and all the seasons. What’s not to like? Okay, I could do without the cold winters. But, that aside, this is a pretty awesome place to live.
In honor of Michigan’s 185th birthday on Jan. 26, 2022, we’re celebrating the great actors and actresses that come from this state. My nana was a huge fan of Tom Sellek, so he’s my favorite on here. Read on for the list via Stacker here and here.
Famous Actors and Actresses from Michigan (via Stacker here and here):
Kevin Nash
Born: Detroit, Michigan (7/9/1959)
Grant Show
Born: Detroit, Michigan (2/27/1962)
Justin Bartha
Born: West Bloomfield, Michigan (7/21/1978)
David Ramsey
Born: Detroit, Michigan (11/17/1971)
Courtney B. Vance
Born: Detroit, Michigan (3/12/1960)
David Alan Grier
Born: Detroit, Michigan (6/30/1956)
Seamus Dever
Born: Flint, Michigan (7/27/1976)
Matt Letscher
Born: Grosse Pointe, Michigan (6/26/1970)
Jeff Hephner
Born: Sand Creek, Michigan (6/22/1975)
Barry Watson
Born: Traverse City, Michigan (4/23/1974)
Matthew Glave
Born: Saginaw, Michigan (8/19/1963)
Michael Raymond-James
Born: Michigan (12/24/1977)
Lee Majors
Born: Wyandotte, Michigan (4/23/1939)
Terry O'Quinn
Born: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (7/15/1952)
Curtis Armstrong
Born: Detroit, Michigan (11/27/1953)
James Wolk
Born: Farmington Hills, Michigan (3/22/1985)
Keegan-Michael Key
Born: Southfield, Michigan (3/22/1971)
David Patrick Kelly
Born: Detroit, Michigan (1/23/1951)
Eric Allan Kramer
Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan (3/26/1962)
Dean Cain
Born: Mt. Clemens, Michigan (7/31/1966)
Sean Giambrone
Born: St. Joseph, Michigan (5/30/1999)
Terry Crews
Born: Flint, Michigan (7/30/1968)
Tom Hulce
Born: Detroit, Michigan (12/6/1953)
David Spade
Born: Birmingham, Michigan (7/22/1964)
Ken Jeong
Born: Detroit, Michigan (7/13/1969)
Tom Skerritt
Born: Detroit, Michigan (8/25/1933)
Colin Egglesfield
Born: Dearborn, Michigan (2/9/1973)
Richard Kiel
Born: Detroit, Michigan (9/13/1939)
Tom Sizemore
Born: Detroit, Michigan (11/29/1961)
Robert Wagner
Born: Detroit, Michigan (2/10/1930)
Dax Shepard
Born: Milford, Michigan (1/2/1975)
Taylor Lautner
Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan (2/11/1992)
Steven Seagal
Born: Lansing, Michigan (4/10/1952)
Paul Walter Hauser
Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan (10/15/1986)
Burt Reynolds
Born: Lansing, Michigan (2/11/1936)
Tom Selleck
Born: Detroit, Michigan (1/29/1945)
Matthew Lillard
Born: Lansing, Michigan (1/24/1970)
Sinbad
Born: Benton Harbor, Michigan (11/10/1956)
Bruce Campbell
Born: Birmingham, Michigan (6/22/1958)
Brian d'Arcy James
Born: Saginaw, Michigan (6/29/1968)
Ernie Hudson
Born: Benton Harbor, Michigan (12/17/1945)
J.K. Simmons
Born: Grosse Pointe, Michigan (1/9/1955)
Geoff Stults
Geoff Stults
Daniel Henney
Born: Carson City, Michigan (11/28/1979)
Jeff Daniels
Born on Feb. 19, in Athens, Georgia, but definitely a Michigander!
Kristen Bell
Born: Huntington Woods, Michigan, USA (7/18/1980)
Marlo Thomas
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (11/21/1937)
Elizabeth Berkley
Born: Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA (7/28/1972)
Megan Boone
Born: Petoskey, Michigan, USA (4/29/1983)
Jaime Ray Newman
Born: Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA (4/2/1978)
Selma Blair
Born: Southfield, Michigan, USA (6/23/1972)
Judy Greer
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (7/20/1975)
Sherilyn Fenn
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (2/1/1965)
Elizabeth Reaser
Born: Bloomfield, Michigan, USA (7/2/1975)
Jana Kramer
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (12/2/1983)
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (6/22/1971)
Crystal Reed
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (2/6/1985)
Eli Jane
Born: Michigan, USA (6/7/1979)
Ellen Burstyn
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (12/7/1932)
Elisabeth Harnois
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (5/26/1979)
Madonna
Born: Bay City, Michigan, USA (8/16/1958)
Kathleen Rose Perkins
Born: New Baltimore, Michigan, USA (11/15/1974)
Gail O'Grady
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (1/23/1963)
Christine Lahti
Born: Birmingham, Michigan, USA (4/4/1950)
Kate Upton
Born: St. Joseph, Michigan, USA (6/10/1992)
Lin Shaye
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (10/12/1943)
Piper Laurie
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (1/22/1932)
Christie Brinkley
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (2/2/1954)
Pam Dawber
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (10/18/1951)
Taylor Dooley
Born: Grosse Pointe, Michigan, USA (2/26/1993)
Grace Lee Whitney
Born: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (4/1/1930)
Lily Tomlin
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (9/1/1939)
Cynthia Watros
Born: Lake Orion, Michigan, USA (9/2/1968)
Lauri Peters
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (7/2/1943)
Maribeth Monroe
Born: Michigan, USA (3/25/1978)
Betsy Brandt
Born: Bay City, Michigan, USA (3/14/1973)
Erin Darke
Born: Michigan, USA (9/10/1984)
Ella Anderson
Born: Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA (3/26/2005)
Kennedy McMann
Born: Holland, Michigan, USA (10/30/1996)
Kim Hunter
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (11/12/1922)
Rachel DiPillo
Born: Flint, Michigan, USA (1/26/1991)
Jessica Cauffiel
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (3/30/1976)
Susan Diol
Born: Marquette, Michigan, USA (5/25/1962)
Elaine Stritch
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (2/2/1925)
Laura Innes
Born: Pontiac, Michigan, USA (8/16/1957)
Toni Trucks
Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA (9/30/1980)
Susan May Pratt
Born: Lansing, Michigan, USA (2/8/1974)
S. Epatha Merkerson
Born: Saginaw, Michigan, USA (11/28/1952)
Jackie Swanson
Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA (6/25/1963)
Sandra Bernhard
Born: Flint, Michigan, USA (6/6/1955)
Jill Ritchie
Born: Romeo, Michigan, USA (3/5/1974)
Lonette McKee
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA (7/22/1954)
Nancy Kovack
Born: Flint, Michigan, USA (3/11/1935)
10 Popular Movies Filmed in Detroit:
“8 Mile”
ShareWhen I think of Detroit movies, I automatically think of "8 Mile." Even though I'm a rock chick, I grew up listening to Eminem's music, too, and can't get enough of his sound. "8 Mile" was filmed in several different locations throughout Metro Detroit and proudly carries the Motor City vibe throughout every scene. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for MTV)
“Beverly Hills Cop”
ShareThe opening scene for "Beverly Hills Cop" is shot in Detroit, and from there, most of the movie is filmed in the Los Angeles area. What gives this film extra credibility is that former Detroit homicide inspector Gil Hill appears in it playing the role of a police inspector. Nice! (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
“Blue Collar”
ShareRichard Pryor and Harvey Keitel star in this film, which is set in and near Detroit. Many scenes were filmed in Detroit, too, including shots at the Ford River Rouge Complex. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images)
“Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice”
Share"Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice" was shot around Michigan, including on the campus of Michigan State University, but they also filmed many scenes around Detroit. Locations featured in the film, according to Pure Michigan, include the Detroit Public Library, the Masonic Temple, Belle Isle Park and Hygrade Deli. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
“Detroit Rock City”
ShareDespite its name "Detroit Rock City," much of this movie was shot in Toronto. That said, you can see the Fox Theatre in the movie, giving it a little Motor City flavor.(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
“Ides of March”
ShareGeorge Clooney was in Detroit quite a bit to film his political drama "Ides of March." Filming was largely done in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
“Lost River”
ShareRyan Gosling brought his film "Lost River," which he directed, to Detroit for filming. You can easily spot the Masonic Temple in the clips. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
“No Sudden Move”
ShareHere's a recently released film that was shot in Detroit: "No Sudden Move." The film, directed by Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh, was shot in Detroit during the COVID-19 pandemic. It debuts at the 2021 Tribeca Festival. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images for Netflix)
“Real Steel”
Share"Real Steel" brought Hugh Jackman and the crew to the Motor City. Several spots show up in the film, including the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters, the Renaissance Center and the TCF Center, to name a few. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
“Transformers”
ShareDetroit has major bragging rights when it comes to the "Transformers" franchise, as all five of the "Transformers" movies from 2007 through 2017 were at least partly filmed in Detroit. Some popular locations include the Packard Automotive Plan, Cadillac Place, Fisher Theater Michigan Central Station. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)