Admiring and envying the world's biggest stars is easy to do on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there's no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can't get a reservation.
But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns or cities across the country. Stacker compiled a list of actors that were born in Florida from IMDb’s most popular list. For each actor, we included a movie poster image from a film he is known for (all movie poster images from OMDb). Keep reading to see which favorite actors are from your home state.
Wesley Snipes
WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28:Wesley Snipes attends the LA Premiere Of Netflix's "Dolemite Is My Name" at Regency Village Theatre on September 28, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
- Born: Orlando, Florida (7/31/1962)
- Known for:
--- Blade in "Blade" (1998)
--- Nino Brown in "New Jack City" (1991)
--- Simon Phoenix in "Demolition Man" (1993)
Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 01: Comedian Carrot Top performs at the Vegas Strong Benefit Concert at T-Mobile Arena to support victims of the October 1 tragedy on the Las Vegas Strip on December 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
- Born: Cocoa Beach, Florida (2/25/1965)
- Known for:
--- Edison in "Chairman of the Board" (1997)
--- Sylvester in "Dennis the Menace Strikes Again!" (1998)
--- Producer in "Savannah"
Matt Gerald
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Actors Matt Gerald and Anthony Fazio attend the premiere of "In The Mix" at the Chelsea West Cinemas November 16, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
- Born: Miami, Florida (not available)
- Known for:
--- Melvin Potter in "Daredevil" (2015-2018)
--- Corporal Lyle Wainfleet in "Avatar" (2009)
--- Ray Speltzer in "Dexter" (2012)
Henry Zebrowski
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: Actor Henry Zebrowski walks onstage at the "Heroes Reborn" exclusive extended trailer and panel during Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 12, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
- Born: Florida (5/1/1984)
- Known for:
--- Alden Kupferberg ('Sea Otter') in "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013)
--- Barabbas in "The Characters" (2016)
--- Actor in "Murderfist" (2017)
Greg Cipes
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 22: Actor Greg Cipes attends the Los Angeles premiere of Warner Bros. Animations' "Teen Titans Go! To The Movies" at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on July 22, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
- Born: Coral Springs, Florida (1/4/1980)
- Known for:
--- Michelangelo in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (2012-2017)
--- Dwight in "Fast & Furious" (2009)
--- Beast Boy in "Teen Titans" (2003-2006)
Ben Vereen
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Ben Vereen attends the Immersive Van Gogh Opening Night at Pier 36 on June 08, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
- Born: Dade County, Florida (10/10/1946)
- Known for:
--- O'Connor Flood in "All That Jazz" (1979)
--- Carl in "Top Five" (2014)
--- Archie Roche in "Grey's Anatomy" (2007)
Shawn Pyfrom
CENTURY CITY, CA - MAY 18: Actor Shawn Pyfrom arrives at the 19th Annual Race to Erase MS held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 18, 2012 in Century City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Race to Erase MS)
- Born: Tampa, Florida (8/16/1986)
- Known for:
--- Andrew Van De Kamp in "Desperate Housewives" (2004-2012)
--- Cory Kenner in "The Division" (2001-2003)
--- Shawn in "Pay It Forward" (2000)
Carter Jenkins
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 04: Carter Jenkins at The Kooples and Emily Ratajkowski LA Cocktail Event at Chateau Marmont on December 4, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
- Born: Tampa, Florida (9/4/1991)
- Known for:
--- Robert in "After We Fell" (2021)
--- Roy Bryant in "Women of the Movement" (2021-2022)
--- Rainer Devon in "Famous in Love" (2017-2018)
Enrique Murciano
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 12: Enrique Murciano attends New York Premiere of Sony's ROUGH NIGHT presented by SVEDKA Vodka at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on June 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for SVEDKA Vodka)
- Born: Miami, Florida (7/9/1973)
- Known for:
--- Danny Taylor in "Without a Trace" (2002-2009)
--- Alejandro in "Speed 2: Cruise Control" (1997)
--- Ruiz in "Black Hawk Down" (2001)
Pat Hingle
- Born: Miami, Florida (7/19/1924)
- Died: 1/3/2009
- Known for:
--- Horace the Bartender in "The Quick and the Dead" (1995)
--- Commissioner Gordon in "Batman" (1989)
--- Judge Fenton in "Hang 'Em High" (1968)
Patrick Heusinger
HARAHAN, LA - OCTOBER 16: Patrick Heusinger attends the "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" Fan Screening at AMC Elmwood Palace 20 on October 16, 2016 in Harahan, Louisiana. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
- Born: Jacksonville, Florida (2/14/1981)
- Known for:
--- The Hunter in "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" (2016)
--- Nick Durand in "Absentia" (2017-2020)
--- Patch in "Frances Ha" (2012)
Alberto Rosende
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 09: Alberto Rosende attends the Desigual fashion show during New York Fashion Week at Gallery 1, Skylight at Clarkson Sq on February 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Desigual)
- Born: Miami, Florida (2/14/1993)
- Known for:
--- Simon Lewis in "Shadowhunters" (2016-2019)
--- Jordan Messina in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2016)
--- Blake Gallo in "Chicago P.D." (2019)
Neil Brown Jr.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 09: Actor Neil Brown Jr. attends the “SEAL Team” press junket during SCAD aTVfest 2019 at Four Seasons Hotel on February 09, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for SCAD aTVfest 2019 )
- Born: Orlando, Florida (6/19/1980)
- Known for:
--- Ray Perry in "SEAL Team" (2017-2021)
--- Chad Kerr in "Insecure" (2016-2021)
--- DJ Yella in "Straight Outta Compton" (2015)
Patrick O'Neal
30th December 1966: American film actor Patrick O'Neal (1927 - 1994) and Baroness Fiona Thyssen (former model Fiona Campbell-Walter) take some tea on a balcony of the Palace Hotel, St Moritz during the filming of 'Assignment To Kill' in Switzerland. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
- Born: Ocala, Florida (9/26/1927)
- Died: 9/9/1994
- Known for:
--- Captain Adams in "Under Siege" (1992)
--- Dale Coba in "The Stepford Wives" (1975)
--- Commander Neal Owynn in "In Harm's Way" (1965)
Derek Phillips
KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 11: Actor Derek Phillips attends the special screening of '42' at AMC Barrywoods on April 11, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images)
- Born: Miami, Florida (4/18/1976)
- Known for:
--- Billy Riggins in "Friday Night Lights" (2006-2011)
--- Bobby Bragan in "42" (2013)
--- Sergeant Bull Wheatley in "Them" (2021)
Brandon Flynn
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 26: Actor Brandon Flynn with the GRAMMY Charities Signings during the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 26, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for NARAS)
- Born: Miami, Florida (10/11/1993)
- Known for:
--- Justin Foley in "13 Reasons Why" (2017-2020)
--- Ryan Peters in "True Detective" (2019)
--- Max in "Looks That Kill" (2020)
Eric André
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: Eric André attends the U.S. premiere of "jackass forever" at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 01, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
- Born: Boca Raton, Florida (4/4/1984)
- Known for:
--- Writer in "The Eric Andre Show" (2012-2020)
--- Azizi in "The Lion King" (2019)
--- Luci in "Disenchantment" (2018-2021)
Owen Teague
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Owen Teague attends the premiere of HBO's "Mrs. Fletcher" at Avalon Hollywood on October 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachel Luna/Getty Images)
- Born: Tampa, Florida (12/8/1998)
- Known for:
--- Patrick Hockstetter in "It" (2017)
--- Dead Hocksstetter in "It Chapter Two" (2019)
--- Nolan Rayburn in "Bloodline" (2015-2017)
Jack Griffo
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Jack Griffo of KID BARON performs onstage during Boo2Bullying's 3rd Annual BOO BALL Halloween Event at Palm Springs Air Museum on October 30, 2021 in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
- Born: Orlando, Florida (12/11/1996)
- Known for:
--- Shawn Davis in "The 2nd" (2020)
--- Max Thunderman in "The Thundermans" (2013-2018)
--- Jack Carnegie in "Oh, Mighty Ocean!" (2021)
Everett McGill
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: (L-R) Actors Everett McGill, Matthew Lillard and Don Murray speak onstage at Comic-Con International 2017 Twin Peaks: A Damn Good Panel at San Diego Convention Center on July 21, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
- Born: Miami Beach, Florida (10/21/1945)
- Known for:
--- Big Ed Hurley in "Twin Peaks" (2017)
--- Tom the John Deere Dealer in "The Straight Story" (1999)
--- Major Malcolm Powers in "Heartbreak Ridge" (1986)
Seth Gabel
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: Seth Gabel attends the "Genius: Picasso" premiere during the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 20, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)
- Born: Hollywood, Florida (10/3/1981)
- Known for:
--- Michele Besso in "Genius" (2017-2018)
--- Cotton Mather in "Salem" (2014-2017)
--- Jeffrey Dahmer in "American Horror Story" (2015-2016)
Troy Gentile
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 20: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been altered: a logo was added.) Troy Gentile attends the #IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Day Three at the IMDb Yacht on July 20, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
- Born: Boca Raton, Florida (10/27/1993)
- Known for:
--- Ryan in "Drillbit Taylor" (2008)
--- Young Stu in "Good Luck Chuck" (2007)
--- Barry Goldberg in "The Goldbergs" (2013-2022)
Stephen Root
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16: Stephen Root attends the Los Angeles premiere of A24's "The Tragedy Of Macbeth" at DGA Theater Complex on December 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
- Born: Sarasota, Florida (11/17/1951)
- Known for:
--- Milton in "Office Space" (1999)
--- Gordon in "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" (2004)
--- Bill Dauterive in "King of the Hill" (1997-2010)
Jonathan Jackson
SANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 17: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Actor Jonathan Jackson attends the 21st annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 17, 2016 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for The Critics' Choice Awards)
- Born: Orlando, Florida (5/11/1982)
- Known for:
--- Jesse Tuck in "Tuck Everlasting" (2002)
--- James Phelps in "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" (2004)
--- Lucky Spencer in "General Hospital" (1993-2015)
Emjay Anthony
AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 07: Actor Emjay Anthony arrives at the premiere of "Chef" during the 2014 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at the Paramount Theatre on March 7, 2014 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for SXSW)
- Born: Clearwater Beach, Florida (6/1/2003)
- Known for:
--- Percy in "Chef" (2014)
--- Young Wolf in "The Jungle Book" (2016)
--- Dylan in "Bad Moms" (2016)
Blake Jenner
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: Blake Jenner attends the 2021 Gotham Awards Presented By The Gotham Film & Media Institute at Cipriani Wall Street on November 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
- Born: Miami, Florida (8/27/1992)
- Known for:
--- Darian in "The Edge of Seventeen" (2016)
--- Jake in "Everybody Wants Some!!" (2016)
--- Ryder Lynn in "Glee" (2012-2015)
Danny Pino
TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 09: Danny Pino attends The World Premiere of "Dear Evan Hansen" presented by Universal Pictures at the Opening Night of The Toronto International Film Festival on September 09, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Ryan Emberley/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)
- Born: Miami, Florida (4/15/1974)
- Known for:
--- Scotty Valens in "Cold Case" (2003-2010)
--- Nick Amaro in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2011-2021)
--- Adam Scott in "Burn Notice" (2010)
Josh Segarra
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 16: Josh Segarra attends the world premiere of "Cats" at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on December 16, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
- Born: Orlando, Florida (6/3/1986)
- Known for:
--- Adrian Chase in "Arrow" (2016-2019)
--- Staten Island Oli in "Trainwreck" (2015)
--- Jason in "Overboard" (2018)
Sidney Poitier
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 19: Actor Sidney Poitier attends the Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation's 6th Annual Christmas Gala and Fundraiser at Montage Beverly Hills on December 19, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images for The Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation)
- Born: Miami, Florida (2/20/1927)
- Known for:
--- Det. Virgil Tibbs in "In the Heat of the Night" (1967)
--- Homer Smith in "Lilies of the Field" (1963)
--- Noah Cullen in "The Defiant Ones" (1958)
James Morosini
- Born: Tampa Bay, Florida (7/5/1990)
- Known for:
--- Franklin in "I Love My Dad" (2022)
--- R.J. in "American Horror Story" (2016-2017)
--- Dalton in "The Sex Lives of College Girls" (2021)
Skyler Gisondo
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Skyler Gisondo attends the VIP preview of the Latrine Pop-Up in celebration of the launch of Amazon Original 'Fairfax' presented by Prime Video on November 02, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Amazon Studios)
- Born: Palm Beach County, Florida (7/22/1996)
- Known for:
--- James Griswold in "Vacation" (2015)
--- Nick Daley in "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" (2014)
--- Howard Stacy in "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012)
Josh Gad
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 13: Josh Gad attends Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: No Way Home" Los Angeles Premiere on December 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
- Born: Hollywood, Florida (2/23/1981)
- Known for:
--- Olaf in "Frozen" (2013)
--- LeFou in "Beauty and the Beast" (2017)
--- Miles in "21" (2008)
RJ Cyler
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 22: RJ Cyler attends GBK Productions Pre-Oscar Luxury Gift Lounge on February 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images for GBK Productions )
- Born: Jacksonville, Florida (3/21/1995)
- Known for:
--- Earl in "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" (2015)
--- Billy (Blue Ranger) in "Power Rangers" (2017)
--- Jim Beckwourth in "The Harder They Fall" (2021)
Norman Reedus
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Norman Reedus speaks onstage during The Walking Dead Universe, Including AMC's Flagship Series and the Untitled New Third Series Within The Walking Dead Franchise at New York Comic Con 2019 Day 3 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden October 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for ReedPOP )
- Born: Hollywood, Florida (1/6/1969)
- Known for:
--- Daryl Dixon in "The Walking Dead" (2010-2022)
--- Murphy MacManus in "The Boondock Saints" (1999)
--- Scud in "Blade II" (2002)
Wilmer Valderrama
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Wilmer Valderrama poses in the press room during the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
- Born: Miami, Florida (1/30/1980)
- Known for:
--- Fez in "That '70s Show" (1998-2006)
--- Dell Gordo in "Larry Crowne" (2011)
--- Nick Torres in "NCIS" (2016-2021)
William H. Macy
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: William H. Macy attends For Your Consideration Event For Showtime's "Shameless" at Linwood Dunn Theater on March 06, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
- Born: Miami, Florida (3/13/1950)
- Known for:
--- Jerry Lundegaard in "Fargo" (1996)
--- Quiz Kid Donnie Smith in "Magnolia" (1999)
--- Frank Gallagher in "Shameless" (2011-2021)
Noah Centineo
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Noah Centineo attends the premiere of Netflix's "To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You" at the Egyptian Theatre on February 03, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
- Born: Miami, Florida (5/9/1996)
- Known for:
--- Peter in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" (2018)
--- Brooks Rattigan in "The Perfect Date" (2019)
--- Jamey in "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser" (2018)
Austin Abrams
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: (L-R) Michael Garza, Austin Zajour, Austin Abrams, Gabriel Rush and Natalie Ganzhorn attend "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark" Trailer Launch and Footage Presentation on March 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for CBS Films )
- Born: Sarasota, Florida (9/2/1996)
- Known for:
--- Ben in "Paper Towns" (2015)
--- Tommy Milner in "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" (2019)
--- Pete in "Gangster Squad" (2013)
Andrew Leeds
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: Andrew Leeds (L) and Alice Lee pose at the after party for the screening of Roku Channel's "Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas" at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on November 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
- Born: Clearwater, Florida (9/24/1981)
- Known for:
--- Leo Cousineau in "Barry" (2019)
--- Jackson in "Veep" (2014)
--- David in "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" (2020-2021)
Allen Covert
FONTANA, CA - MARCH 23: Actor/comedian Allen Covert changes a tire on a car during DRIVE4COPD Pro-Am Celebrity Racing at Auto Club Speedway on March 23, 2012 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images for the COPD Foundation)
- Born: West Palm Beach, Florida (10/13/1964)
- Known for:
--- Alex in "Grandma's Boy" (2006)
--- Ten Second Tom in "50 First Dates" (2004)
--- Sammy in "The Wedding Singer" (1998)
Mel Rodriguez
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Mel Rodriguez attends the world premiere of Disney and Pixar's ONWARD at the El Capitan Theatre on February 18, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
- Born: Miami, Florida (6/12/1973)
- Known for:
--- Officer Martinez in "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006)
--- Officer Morales in "Panic Room" (2002)
--- Captain Gomez in "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada" (2005)
Chris Marquette
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: Actor Chris Marquette attends The Wildlife Los Angeles Premiere on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for FIJI Water)
- Born: Stuart, Florida (10/3/1984)
- Known for:
--- Chris Lucado in "Barry" (2018)
--- Linus in "Fanboys" (2009)
--- Eli in "The Girl Next Door" (2004)
Casper Van Dien
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Actor Casper Van Dien attends the "Con Man" panel during Comic-Con International 2016 at San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
- Born: Milton, Florida (12/18/1968)
- Known for:
--- Johnny Rico in "Starship Troopers" (1997)
--- Amok in "Alita: Battle Angel" (2019)
--- Brom Van Brunt in "Sleepy Hollow" (1999)
Shea Whigham
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 24: Shea Whigham attends the premiere of Amazon Studios' 'Homecoming' at Regency Bruin Theatre on October 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
- Born: Tallahassee, Florida (1/5/1969)
- Known for:
--- Dewart in "Take Shelter" (2011)
--- Dennis Farell in "Splinter" (2008)
--- James Turner in "Death Note" (2017)
