Actors From South Carolina

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 1 
Chadwick Boseman
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Birthdate: November 29, 1976
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: August 28, 2020

A versatile actor and an inspiration for a generation of black youths, Chadwick Boseman is best remembered for portraying notable real life black figures like Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall and James Brown in their biopics. His excellent performance in Black Panther, though, turned him into a household name.

 2 
Chris Rock
(Ranked No. 5 on Rolling Stone's List of the 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time)
Chris Rock
16
Birthdate: February 7, 1965
Sun Sign: Aquarius

A high-school drop-out, Chris Rock worked at restaurants before stepping into stand-up comedy. He gained fame with SNL and earned his first role through Eddie Murphy. Known for voicing Marty in the Madagascar franchise, Chris also created the series Everybody Hates Chris and was voted Comedy Central’s fifth-greatest stand-up comedian.

 3 
Aziz Ansari
(Actor and Comedian Known For His Role In 'Parks And Recreation')
Aziz Ansari
6
Birthdate: February 23, 1983
Sun Sign: Pisces

Aziz Ansari is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is credited with creating the popular comedy-drama television series Master of None. His acting skills in the series earned him a Golden Globe, making Ansari the first Asian-American actor to receive the honor. In 2016, he was named in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world list.

 4 
Mike Colter
(Best Known for His Roles in the TV Series: ‘Luke Cage’, ‘The Defenders’ and ‘Jessica Jones’)
Mike Colter
5
Birthdate: August 26, 1976
Sun Sign: Virgo

Mike Colter is an American actor known for portraying the eponymous character in the popular streaming television series Luke Cage. Thanks to his association with Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2015, Mike Colter is often credited with playing an important role in improving Marvel Television's business over the last few years.

 5 
Thomas Gibson
4
Birthdate: July 3, 1962
Sun Sign: Cancer
Thomas Gibson is best known for his Golden Globe-nominated performance as Greg in the hit sitcom Dharma & Greg. He has also played prominent roles in Chicago Hope and Criminal Minds. He is a skilled golf player, too, and participates in the annual AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
 6 
Lee Thompson Young
(Best Known for His Role in the TV Series ‘The Famous Jett Jackson’)
Lee Thompson Young
6
Birthdate: February 1, 1984
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: August 19, 2013

An actor remembered for his role in the television series The Famous Jett Jackson, Lee Thompson Young was a popular young star who died too soon. Interested in acting from an early age, he made his debut as a teenager and went on to have a successful career. Sadly, he suffered from depression and died by suicide, at the age of 29. 

 7 
Will Patton
(Actor and Audiobook Narrator Known for His Role in the TV Series ‘Falling Skies’)
Will Patton
3
Birthdate: June 14, 1954
Sun Sign: Gemini
Will Patton is best known as Bill Yoast from Remember the Titans and Dan Weaver from the sci-fi series Falling Skies. He has also appeared in films such as Armageddon and is also an Obie Award-winning theater actor. He has narrated countless books, too, mostly by James Lee Burke.
 8 
Logan Marshall-Green
(Actor)
Logan Marshall-Green
4
Birthdate: November 1, 1976
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 9 
Andy Dick
(Comedian)
Andy Dick
4
Birthdate: December 21, 1965
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 10 
David Thornton
(Actor)
David Thornton
4
Birthdate: June 12, 1953
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 11 
Manish Dayal
(Actor)
Manish Dayal
3
Birthdate: June 17, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
 12 
Jay Ellis
(Actor)
Jay Ellis
3
Birthdate: December 27, 1981
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 13 
Bo Hopkins
(Actor)
Bo Hopkins
2
Birthdate: February 2, 1942
Sun Sign: Aquarius
 14 
Mark L. Walberg
(Actor)
Mark L. Walberg
2
Birthdate: August 31, 1962
Sun Sign: Virgo
 15 
Shane Carruth
(Film producer)
Shane Carruth
2
Birthdate: January 1, 1972
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 16 
Samuel E. Wright
(Actor)
Samuel E. Wright
2
Birthdate: November 20, 1946
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Two-time Tony-nominated actor Samuel E. Wright is best known for his performances in The Lion King and The Tap Dance Kid. Fans also know him as the voice of Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, and his track Under the Sea, from the movie, won an Academy Award.

 17 
Josh Turner
(Actor)
Josh Turner
0
Birthdate: November 20, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 18 
Johnny Whitworth
2
Birthdate: October 31, 1975
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 19 
Coy Stewart
2
Birthdate: June 24, 1998
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 20 
Arthur Freed
(Film producer, Composer, Screenwriter, Actor, Lyricist, Songwriter)
Arthur Freed
1
Birthdate: September 9, 1894
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: April 12, 1973
 21 
Woody Mcclain
(Actor, Comedian)
Woody Mcclain
0
Birthdate: May 14, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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John Snow
(Actor)
John Snow
0
Birthdate: October 21, 1985
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)