Actors From Minnesota

Minnesota has produced a number of Actors who have made it big. These include Josh Hartnett, Vince Vaughn, Garrett Hedlund, Mike Farrell, Peter Graves and others.

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Vince Vaughn

(Actor and Comedian Known For His Role In The Movie 'Swingers')

Birthdate: March 28, 1970

Sun Sign: Aries

Vince Vaughn began his career with a Chevron commercial and then impressed audiences with his portrayal of Trent Walker in Swingers. He has appeared in comedies such as The Break Up and Old School. He was also featured in the 1998 remake of Psycho. A libertarian, he opposes gun control.

Josh Hartnett

(Actor)

Birthdate: July 21, 1978

Sun Sign: Cancer

From working at a video store, Josh Hartnett rose to being a Hollywood star. His filmography includes the war dramas Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down, thrillers such as The Black Dahlia, and horrors such as 30 Days of Night. He also appeared in the award-winning horror series Penny Dreadful.

Seann William Scott

(Actor)

Birthdate: October 3, 1976

Sun Sign: Libra

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(Actor Best Known for His Films: 'Tron: Legacy', 'Unbroken' and 'Four Brothers')

Birthdate: September 3, 1984

Sun Sign: Virgo

Garrett Hedlund has played important roles in many popular films. Also a skilled musician, Hedlund plays the violin and guitar. While filming Eragon, his friend Jeremy Irons taught him alternative violin techniques. Hedlund has released a couple of music videos and singles. Also known for his looks, he was named Man of the Year at the 2011 Glamour Awards.

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Steve Zahn

(Veteran actor whose film credits include Saving Silverman, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dr. Dolittle 2, and Daddy Day Care)

Birthdate: November 13, 1967

Sun Sign: Scorpio

James Arness

(Actor)

Birthdate: May 26, 1923

Sun Sign: Gemini

Died: June 3, 2011

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Louie Anderson

(Comedian)

Birthdate: March 24, 1953

Sun Sign: Aries

Peter Krause

(Television Actor,, film actor, director, actor)

Birthdate: August 12, 1965

Sun Sign: Leo

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Terry Gilliam

(Film director, Screenwriter, Actor, Animator, Film actor)

Birthdate: November 22, 1940

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Vincent Kartheiser

(Actor)

Birthdate: May 5, 1979

Sun Sign: Taurus

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Richard Dean Anderson

(Actor)

Birthdate: January 23, 1950

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Kevin Sorbo

(Actor)

Birthdate: September 24, 1958

Sun Sign: Libra

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(Actor & Public Speaker Known for His Role in the TV Series M*A*S*H)

Birthdate: February 6, 1939

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Mike Farrell is an American actor known for playing, Captain B.J. Hunnicutt, in the popular war comedy-drama TV series, M*A*S*H. Farrell's journey from being born into a working-class family to becoming a famous Hollywood actor is quite inspiring. Also a political and social activist, Farrell has worked on several activist campaigns. In 2001, he was honored with PETA's Humanitarian Award.

James Hong

(Actor)

Birthdate: February 22, 1929

Sun Sign: Pisces

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(Best Known for His Role as ‘Jim Phelps’ in the TV Series ‘Mission: Impossible’)

Birthdate: March 18, 1926

Sun Sign: Pisces

Died: March 14, 2010

Peter Graves won a Golden Globe for playing Jim Phelps in the series Mission: Impossible and its revival. Fans also loved him as Captain Clarence Oveur in the movie Airplane! and its sequel. He won an Emmy for hosting the show Biography and also narrated the interactive video-game film Darkstar.

T. R. Knight

(Actor)

Birthdate: March 26, 1973

Sun Sign: Aries

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(Actor and Singer)

Birthdate: June 14, 1993

Sun Sign: Gemini

Ryan McCartan is best known as Diggie Smalls from Liv and Maddie. He has also appeared in Heathers: The Musical and the TV film The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again. He was part of the pop duo The Girl and the Dreamcatcher, too.

Nick Swardson

(Actor)

Birthdate: October 9, 1976

Sun Sign: Libra

Nick Swardson is an American actor, screenwriter, stand-up comedian, and producer. Swardson is best known for his work with Happy Madison Productions, a production company founded by actor Adam Sandler. He is also known for his portrayal of Terry Bernadino in the popular comedy television series, Reno 911!

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Breckin Meyer

(Actor Known for his Roles in 'Clueless', 'Road Trip' and 'Garfield: The Movie')

Birthdate: May 7, 1974

Sun Sign: Taurus

Breckin Meyer is best known for his Emmy-winning writing for Robot Chicken: Star Wars. He has also played significant roles in films such as Garfield: The Movie, Clueless, and Road Trip. He has also voiced Joseph Gribble in King of The Hill and played Jared Franklin in Franklin & Bash.

Richard Widmark

(Villainous Tommy Udo in his debut film, Kiss of Death)

Birthdate: December 26, 1914

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Died: March 24, 2008

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John Hawkes

(actor, television actor, film actor)

Birthdate: September 11, 1959

Sun Sign: Virgo

Gig Young

(Best Known for His Roles in the Films: ‘They Shoot Horses, Don't They?’ and ‘Teacher's Pet’)

Birthdate: November 4, 1913

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Died: October 19, 1978

Gig Young is remembered for his Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning performance in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? He also delivered stellar performances in films such as Come Fill the Cup and Teacher's Pet, and for his Emmy-nominated role in the TV film The Neon Ceiling.

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Morris Day

(Musician)

Birthdate: December 13, 1956

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Ian Anthony Dale

(Actor)

Birthdate: July 3, 1978

Sun Sign: Cancer

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Mark Webber

(Actor, Screenwriter, Director)

Birthdate: July 19, 1980

Sun Sign: Cancer

Freddy Moore

(Musician)

Birthdate: July 19, 1950

Sun Sign: Cancer

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Pete Docter

(Animator)

Birthdate: October 9, 1968

Sun Sign: Libra

Brock Pierce

(Actor, Film actor)

Birthdate: November 14, 1980

Sun Sign: Scorpio

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(Actor)

Birthdate: February 14, 2003

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Robert Ryan

(He was an Actor known for The College Widow (1927))

Birthdate: April 16, 1896

Sun Sign: Aries

Died: November 27, 1958

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Cedric Yarbrough

(Comedian)

Birthdate: March 20, 1973

Sun Sign: Pisces

Carl Lumbly

(Known for his roles as Dick Hallorann in Doctor Sleep)

Birthdate: August 14, 1951

Sun Sign: Leo

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Lew Ayres

(Actor)

Birthdate: December 28, 1908

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Died: December 30, 1996

Jason Behr

(Actor)

Birthdate: December 30, 1973

Sun Sign: Capricorn

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E. G. Marshall

(Actor)

Birthdate: June 18, 1914

Sun Sign: Gemini

Died: August 24, 1998

William Demarest

(Known for Playing 'Uncle Charley' in 'My Three Sons')

Birthdate: February 27, 1892

Sun Sign: Pisces

Died: December 27, 1983

Starting his career with vaudeville and then moving on to Broadway, William Demarest later soared to fame with his role of retired sea captain Uncle Charley in the sitcom My Three Sons. His role in the biopic The Jolson Story got him nominated for an Academy Award.

James LeGros

(Actor)