Famous Actors From Utah

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1 James Woods

Famous As: Actor, Producer, Voice Artist

Birthdate: April 18, 1947

Sun Sign: Aries

Mostly known for playing real-life characters, Emmy Award-winner James Woods began his career on stage. Fans adore him for his performances in the play Moonchildren, the series Holocaust, and the TV movie Too Big to Fail. He also played a significant voice role in the animated feature Hercules.

2 Gary Coleman

Famous As: Actor

Birthdate: February 8, 1968

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Died: May 20, 2010

Gary Coleman, who topped VHI’s list of the 100 Greatest Kid Stars, was best known to fans as Arnold Jackson from the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes and for The Gary Coleman Show. A congenital kidney disease and hormonal issues led to his short 4’8” frame. He struggled with financial issues later.

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3 Donny Osmond

Famous As: Actor, Singer, Dancer

Birthdate: December 9, 1957

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

4 Wilford Brimley

Famous As: Actor

Birthdate: September 27, 1934

Sun Sign: Libra

A stint at U.S. Marine Corps and a variety of jobs later, Wilford Brimley finally entered the world of acting, albeit as an extra. He established himself as a character actor and bagged his first leading role at the age of fifty. His notable work include Cocoon, The Natural and Our House. He is known for Quaker Oats commercials too.

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