Stacker compiled a list of actresses who were born in Ohio from IMDb’s most popular list. Cleveland, Akron and Northeast Ohio are well-represented, laying claim to the likes of Halle Berry, Patricia Heaton, Yvette Nicole Brown, Carrie Coon and many more. (Photos: Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio may be known as the mother of presidents, with seven U.S. chief executives to its credit. But the state is also the birthplace of some of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood history, including some of the world’s most famous actresses.
Stacker compiled a list of actresses who were born in Ohio from IMDb’s most popular list. Keep reading to see which of your favorite actresses are from the Buckeye State. Cleveland, Akron and Northeast Ohio are well-represented, laying claim to the likes of Halle Berry, Patricia Heaton, Yvette Nicole Brown, Carrie Coon and many more.
--- Daisy Duke / Dixie Duke in “The Dukes of Hazzard” (1979-1985)
--- Daisy in “You Again” (2010)
--- Melody in “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” (1974)
--- Computer in “Star Trek: First Contact” (1996)
--- Miss Carrie in “Westworld” (1973)
--- Computer in “Star Trek: Generations” (1994)
--- Allison in “Office Christmas Party” (2016)
— Leticia Musgrove in “Monster’s Ball” (2001)
--- Patience Phillips / Catwoman in “Catwoman” (2004)
--- Miranda Grey in “Gothika” (2003)
--- Jinx Johnson in “Die Another Day” (2002)
- Born: East Cleveland, Ohio, USA (8/12/1971)
--- Shirley Bennett / Three Kids in “Community” (2009-2015)
--- S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent in “Avengers: Endgame” (2019)
--- Helen Dubois in “Drake and Josh” (2004-07)
--- Rhodesia in “Repo Men” (2010)
--- Sherilyn Thomas in “Big Shot” (2021)
--- Young Sarah in “Jumanji” (1995)
--- Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde: The Musical” (2007)
--- Jodi in “Dazed and Confused” (1993)
--- Connie Conehead in “Coneheads” (1993)
--- Nikki Reese in “Major League II” (1994)
Actress Carrie Coon attends the "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" world premiere on November 15, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)Getty Images for Sony Pictures
— Bertha Russell in “The Gilded Age” (2022)
--- Margo Dunne in “Gone Girl” (2014)
--- Proxima Midnight in “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018)
--- Meg Greenfield in “The Post” (2017)
--- Ellen Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983)
--- Ellen in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989)
--- Doris in “American History X” (1998)
--- Ruth Etting in “Love Me or Leave Me” (1955)
--- Jan Morrow in “Pillow Talk” (1959)
--- Calamity Jane in “Calamity Jane” (1953)
--- Palmer in “Just Go with It” (2011)
--- Skyler in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” (2012)
--- A.D.A. Connie Rubirosa in “Law & Order” (2006-2010)
--- Sophia in “Mr. Fix It” (2006)
--- Marisol Delko / Marisol Delko Caine in “CSI: Miami” (2005-2011)
--- Kelly Maxwell in “Ash vs Evil Dead” (2015-2018)
--- Claire in “The Mad Ones” (2017)
--- Karen’s Mom in “Will & Grace” (2018)
--- Holly in “Scary Movie 4″ (2006)
--- Queen Margo in “Meet the Spartans” (2008)
--- Drew in “Scary Movie” (2000)
--- Cousin Catherine in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983)
--- Cousin Catherine Johnson in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989)
--- Ronnie Neary in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977)
--- Caroline in “Mr. Mom” (1983)
--- Inga in “Young Frankenstein” (1974)
--- Shannon in “Lost” (2004-06, 2010)
--- Emilie Warnock in “Lockout” (2012)
--- Kim Mills in “Taken 3″ (2014)
--- Skyler White in “Breaking Bad” (2008-2013)
--- Elizabeth Davis in “Sully” (2016)
--- Naomi Bishop in “Equity” (2016)
--- Julie Brody in “Freddy Got Fingered” (2001)
--- Elaine Dickinson in “Airplane!” (1980)
--- Sandra in “Marriage Story” (2019)
--- Miss Gulch / The Wicked Witch of the West in “The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
--- Elaine Zacharides in “13 Ghosts” (1960)
--- Daphne Heap in “Brewster McCloud” (1970)
--- Melissa in “The Hangover” (2009)
--- Susan Heffley in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (2010)
--- Linda Martin / Gertie in “Lucifer” (2016-2021)
Actress Patricia Heaton visits Build Series to discuss the charitable foundation Giving Tuesday at Build Studio on November 26, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)Getty Images
- Born: Bay Village, Ohio, USA (3/4/1958)
--- Debra Barone in “Everybody Loves Raymond” (1996-2005)
— Frankie Heck “The Middle” (2009-2018)
--- Woman Fan in “Space Jam” (1996)
--- Robin Monroe in “Six Days Seven Nights” (1998)
--- Maggie in “Donnie Brasco” (1997)
--- Winifred Ames in “Wag the Dog” (1997)
--- Joey Potter in “Dawson’s Creek” (1998-2003)
--- Rachel Dawes in “Batman Begins” (2005)
--- Erin in “Jack and Jill” (2011)
--- Rachel Wagner in “Disturbing Behavior” (1998)
- Born: Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA (1/25/1936)
--- Mickey Lubitch in “The Boy in the Plastic Bubble” (1976)
--- Laurel Peachey in “Burke’s Law” (1965)
--- Liza Laurents in “Alcoa Premiere” (1962)
--- Dr. Sydney Hansen in “Providence” (1999-2002)
--- Stella Bonasera in “CSI: NY” (2004-2010)
--- Nicolette Karas in “15 Minutes” (2001)
--- Simka in “Taxi” (1980-83)
--- Valerie in “The Princess Bride” (1987)
--- Granny in “Addams Family Values” (1993)
--- Helga in “The Pacifier” (2005)
--- Rachel in “A Joyous Christmas” (2017)
--- Eugenia Bankhead in “Z: The Beginning of Everything” (2017)
--- Rayanne Graff in “My So-Called Life” (1994-1995)
--- Erica Warner in “Private Practice” (2011-2012)
--- Annie Bernstein-Flynn in “Three Sisters” (2001-2002)
--- Deb / Flo in “Finding Nemo” (2003)
--- April Smuntz in “Mousehunt” (1997)
--- Dr. Elsie Chapman in “Godzilla” (1998)
--- Krista Dumont in “The Punisher” (2019)
--- Maggie Sawyer in “Supergirl” (2016-2017)
--- Miranda Riggs in “Lethal Weapon” (2016-2018)
Actress Gates McFadden speaks during the Star Trek: Mission New York event at Javits Center on September 3, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Getty Images
- Born: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA (3/2/1949)
— Beverly in “Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)
--- Beverly in “Star Trek: First Contact” (1996)
--- Beverly Crusher in “Star Trek: Insurrection” (1998)
--- Beverly in “Star Trek: Generations” (1994)
--- Izabella in “Transformers: The Last Knight” (2017)
--- Isabela Reyes in “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” (2018)
--- Lizzy in “Instant Family” (2018)
--- Dora in “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” (2019)
--- Voice on Radio in “10 Cloverfield Lane” (2016)
--- Inoue Sato in “The Lost Symbol” (2021)
--- Dr. Gail Jasper in “This Is Us” (2018)
--- Lara Clarke in “Minority Report” (2002)
--- Sara Moore in “Mindhunters” (2004)
--- Lilly Rush in “Cold Case” (2003-2010)
--- Maggie in “Central Intelligence” (2016)
--- Jenna in “Born Again Virgin” (2015-2016)
--- Cecile Horton in “The Flash” (2015-2021)
--- Jaye in “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” (2013)
--- Ms. Perkins in “John Wick” (2014)
--- The Baroness in “The Sound of Music” (1965)
--- Marie Allen in “Caged” (1950)
--- Mary McLeod in “Detective Story” (1951)
Sarah Jessica Parker attends a shoe signing event for her SJP line at David Jones Elizabeth Street Store on October 20, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images)Getty Images
--- Carrie Bradshaw in “Sex and the City” (1998-2004)
--- Carrie Bradshaw in “Sex and the City 2″ (2010)
--- Candy in “Pickup on South Street” (1953)
--- Anita Hutchins in “Three Coins in the Fountain” (1954)
--- Josefa Zapata in “Viva Zapata!” (1952)
--- Emma in “The Last House on the Left” (2009)
--- Carin in “Patch Adams” (1998)
--- Alison Gordon in “Saw” (2004)
Lili Reinhart attends 2021 Costume Institute Benefit - In America: A Lexicon of Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)Patrick McMullan via Getty Image
--- Betty Cooper / Teen Alice Smith in “Riverdale” (2017-2021)
--- Vicki in “The Kings of Summer” (2013)
--- Grace Town in “Chemical Hearts” (2020)
--- Vanessa Hart in “Sunset Beach” (1997-1999)
--- Candace in “Finding Home” (2003)
--- Lydia Wyatt in “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” (2006)
- Born: Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA (9/16/1964)
— Kitty Patton on “The White Lotus” (2021)
--- Mary Katherine Gallagher in “Superstar” (1999)
--- Anita in “Never Been Kissed” (1999)
--- Joanne in “Other People” (2016)
--- Isabella Garcia-Shapiro / Jenny Brown / Additional Voices / Good Witch / Isabel the Water Sprite / Isabella / Isabelock / Princess Isabella / The Rainbow in “Phineas and Ferb” (2007-2015)
--- Camille in “Step Up” (2006)
--- Sarah Baker in “Cheaper by the Dozen” (2003)
--- Det. Jill Kirkendall in “NYPD Blue” (1996-2000)
--- Hooker in “Wall Street” (1987)
--- Talia Winters in “Babylon 5″ (1994-1995
--- Judy Haynes in “White Christmas” (1954)
--- Ivy Smith in “On the Town” (1949)
--- Princess Maria in “Call Me Madam” (1953)
Actress Debra Winger attends the 16th Costume Designers Guild Awards with presenting sponsor Lacoste at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 22, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for CDG)Getty Images for CDG
- Born: Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA (5/16/1955)
--- Emma Horton in “Terms of Endearment” (1983)
--- Abby in “Rachel Getting Married” (2008)
--- Paula Pokrifki in “An Officer and a Gentleman” (1982)
--- Peggy Brandt in “The Mask” (1994)
--- Marian in “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” (1993)
--- Elizabeth Stuckey in “Pretty Woman” (1990)
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