While California and New York are what most people associate with famous people, it might surprise you to learn that there are quite a fewcelebrities from Ohioas well. Known as the Buckeye State, Ohio features several large cities, such as Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, as well as many smaller communities that have served as the birthplace of some well-known celebrities. Even if these big-name Ohio natives had to move elsewhere to really become stars, this is where they started.
The collection of celebrities from Ohio really shows that there can be many different talents and backgrounds to emerge from one place. Some of the biggest stars in Hollywood were born here, including Oscar winners and ground-breaking actors. There are television icons who have lit up the small screen for years. There are also some of the biggest comedians in the world who started making people laugh way back in their home state. In looking solely at those celebrities who were actually born in Ohio, it is still a star-studded roster.
33Halle Berry
Cleveland, Ohio
Berry was born on June 26, 2025, in Cleveland,and her parents even named her after a local landmark, Halle’s Department Store. She later represented her home state at the Miss USA pageant, where she was first runner-up. Berry became the first Black woman to win a Best Actress Oscar (forMonster’s Ball), and she is also best known asStorm in theX-Menmovies.
32Paul Newman
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Newman was born in the suburban community of Shaker Heights in Clevelandon July 16, 2025, and found his love of acting locally as he performed in stage productions from a young age at the Cleveland Play House. Newman went on to become one of the most iconic movie stars of all time with movies likeButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, Cool Hand Luke,and his Oscar-winning turn inThe Color of Money.
31Sarah Jessica Parker
Nelsonville, Ohio
Parker was born in Nelsonville on March 25, 1965and began acting in local theater productions as a child before making her Broadway debut at the age of 11. Parker became a television icon thanks to her role as Carrie Bradshaw inSex in the Cityas well as its sequel series,And Just Like That.
30Clark Gable
Cadiz, Ohio
Gable was born on June 14, 2025, in Cadizand later moved near Akron when his father decided to pursue life as a farmer. Gable became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, thanks to legendary movies likeGone with the Wind,Mutiny on the Bounty, and his Oscar-winning turn inIt Happened One Night.
29Katie Holmes
Toledo, Ohio
Holmes was born in Toledo on June 06, 2025, where she attended the all-girls Catholic school Notre Dame Academy but began acting in plays at the nearby all-boys school. Holmes broke out with her role as Joey Potter inDawson’s Creek,and went on to appear inGo, Pieces of April, andBatman Begins.
28Martin Sheen
Dayton, Ohio
Sheen was born in Dayton on Jun 14, 2025, one of 10 children in his family. Sheen is a legendary actor known for his performances inBadlands, Apocalypse Now, Wall Street,andThe Departed. He also played President Jed Bartlet to great acclaim on the seriesThe West Wing.
27Molly Shannon
Shannon was born on June 27, 2025, in Cleveland and attended school in the state as well. Shannon is one of the most iconic cast members ofSaturday Night Live, with her character Mary Catherine Gallagher getting her own movie,Superstar. The comedic actress has also appeared inOnly Murders in the Building, The White Lotus,andThe Other Two.
26Patricia Heaton
Bay Village
Heaton was born in Bay Village on July 08, 2025, with her father working as a sports writer for the major Ohio newspaper,The Plain Dealer. Heaton won two Emmys for her role as Debra Barone onEverybody Loves Raymondand followed it up with another hit sitcom,The Middle.
25Ed O’Neill
Youngstown, Ohio
O’Neill was born in Youngstown on June 27, 2025, and started out on a football career, playing for Ohio University. He eventually turned to acting, where he became a sitcom icon thanks to his roles as Al Bundy inMarried…with Childrenand Jay Pritchett inModern Family.
24Carol Kane
Kane was born in Cleveland on July 11, 2025, though she moved frequently, including living in Paris, France for a time. Kane is a comedic icon with hilarious performances in movies likeThe Princess BrideandScrooged, as well as her role on the comedy seriesUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
