Michigan is a state in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States. Michigan isn’t just a great place to do business; it’s about a lifestyle that offers everything from urban excitement to the great outdoors. Michigan is known for the upbringing of many famous stars that you usually see in blockbuster movies and TV shows. Here is a list of some famous artists born in Michigan.
1. Stevie Wonder

Full name | Stevland Hardaway Morris |
Date of birth | May 13, 1950 |
Birthplace | Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1961–present |
Occupation | Singer, songwriter, musician record, producer |
Stevie Wonder is a typical figure of American popular music in the second half of the 20th century. Although he has been blind since childhood, his music shines all the time with Talking book, Innervisions, Fulfillingness first finale, Songs in the key of life, etc.
Wonder is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 100 million records worldwide. He has won 25 Grammy Awards (the most by a solo artist) and one Academy Award (Best Original Song, for the 1984 film The Woman in Red). Wonder has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame.
2. Madonna

Full name | Madonna Louise Ciccone |
Date of birth | August 16, 1958 |
Birthplace | Bay City, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1979 – present |
Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Actress, … |
Madonna, with other nicknames “Material Girl” (“Material Girl”) or “Madge,” is a famous American entertainment star. Besides her flourishing field and being best known for singing, she is also active in the entertainment-art industry as an actor-director, musician-music-dancer, writer, and fashion designer.
Madonna has spent more than four decades in the arts and has become one of the most influential figures in popular culture. Not only is the “pop queen” but the star born in 1958 is also a famous beauty icon for a while.
3. Taylor Lautner

Full name | Taylor Daniel Lautner |
Date of birth | February 11, 1992 |
Birthplace | Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2001 – present |
Occupation | Actor |
Taylor Lautner is a familiar actor to the international audience. He is best known for playing shapeshifter Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga film series.
Taylor Lautner was born and raised in Michigan, USA. He was born into a family whose father is a pilot and whose mother is an employee in a software company. No family member followed the arts, but Taylor Lautner fell in love with acting very early. Although he is only 30 years old, he has had more than 20 years of an acting career. Currently, the actor has a strong foothold in the Hollywood film market.
4. Tom Selleck

Full name | Thomas William Selleck |
Date of birth | January 29, 1945 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1965–present |
Occupation | Actor |
Tom Selleck was born in Detroit and resided in Southern California with his wife, actress Jillie Mack, and their daughter.
Tom Selleck’s versatility in both television and film has won the attention of audiences and critics worldwide. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Thomas Magnum in the ’80s CBS television hit, “Magnum P.I.,” which garnered him both an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series, as well as five People’s Choice Awards, four Emmy nominations, and six Golden Globes nominations.
5. Bob Seger

Full name | Robert Clark Seger |
Date of birth | May 6, 1945 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1961–1996, 2000–present |
Occupation | Musician, Singer-songwriter |
Seger was born at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan,[7] the son of Charlotte and Stewart Seger. At age five, he moved with his family to Ann Arbor.
With a career spanning six decades, Seger has sold more than 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. Seger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012. Seger was named Billboard’s 2015 Legend of Live honoree at the 12th annual Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, held November 18–19 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.
6. Queen Naija

Full name | Queen Naija Bulls |
Date of birth | October 17, 1995 |
Birthplace | Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2014–present |
Occupation | Singer, media personality |
Queen Naija is a YouTuber, singer, and songwriter born on October 17, 1995, in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Queen Naija Bulls debut in the music industry when she auditioned for the 13th season of the popular singing competition “American Idol” and made it to Hollywood Week. Unfortunately, she didn’t make it into the top 30.
Following her “American Idol” run, Bulls created her YouTube channel, Queen Naija, where she posted vlogs and videos of her singing or doing her makeup. She has also worked on covers and original songs with friends Armon and Trey. As of June 2020, their joint single ‘No Strings’ has reached 18 million views.
7. Kristen Bell

Full name | Kristen Anne Bell |
Date of birth | July 18, 1980 |
Birthplace | Huntington Woods, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1992–present |
Occupation | Actress |
Kristen Anne Bell is an American actress. Bell attended the Tisch School of Drama in New York while appearing in Broadway productions such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Crucible. In 2004, Bell landed the title role in the TV show Veronica Mars, which ran until 2007.
She’s also known for her voiceover work on Gossip Girl and in the Frozen film franchise, where she played Anna. Her other notable roles include The Good Place, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Bad Moms. Bell has been married to actor Dax Shepard since 2013, and they share two children.
8. Terry Crews

Full name | Terry Alan Crews |
Date of birth | July 30, 1968 |
Birthplace | Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active1991–1997 (football)1999–present (acting)OccupationActor, Television host, football player |
Before entering the entertainment industry, Terry Crews was a professional American NFL football player. After falling in love with acting, he has appeared in a number of famous films, such as The Longest Yard and White Chicks. In particular, Terry was extremely successful as Corporal Terry Jeffords in the popular NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Throughout a long time and with his efforts, Terry Crews has made the impossible possible, starting from a professional athlete to a Hollywood actor.
9. Alice Cooper

Full name | Alice Cooper |
Date of birth | February 4, 1948 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1964–present |
Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Actor |
Alice Cooper was born Vincent Damon Furnier, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of a minister. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona, at a young age and still lives in the state today. He is best known for his work on a number of rock subgenres, including hard rock, heavy metal, glam rock, industrial rock, and many more.
Critics generally refer to his musical style as “Shock-Rock,” partly due to Cooper’s use of stage props like guillotines, swords, and electric chairs. Outside of music, Alice Cooper has been involved in many additional pursuits – most notably film and TV acting.
10. Kid Rock

Full name | Robert James Ritchie |
Date of birth | January 17, 1971 |
Birthplace | Romeo, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1988–present |
Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Rapper |
Kid Rock is well-known rapper for his genre-defying music, which incorporates elements of rock, hip-hop, and country in various combinations. According to our records, Kid Rock has recorded approximately 765 music tracks and released 12 albums since the beginning of his musical career in 1990.
In addition to being a multi-instrumentalist who can individually contribute to his songs in numerous ways, Kid Rock has complete control over the production process. Kid Rock is well-known for his provocative behavior and words, which are often in conflict with his political ideas.
11. Ted Nugent

Full name | Theodore Anthony Nugent |
Date of birth | December 13, 1948 |
Birthplace | Redford, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1964–present |
Occupation | Musician, songwriter, political activist |
Nugent, also known as the “Motor City Madman,” is famous not only for his hard rock discography showcasing his distinctive guitar playing but also for his outspoken political point of view, which includes a strong resistance to gun regulation.
Ted Nugent is a well-known musician and vocalist who is most known for his work with The Amboy Dukes as well as his solo work. Born on the 13th of December in 1948 in the city of Redford, Michigan. He spent the most of his childhood in Detroit, although he completed his high school education in Illinois.
12. Michael Moore

Full name | Michael Francis Moore |
Date of birth | April 23, 1954 |
Birthplace | Davison, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1976–present |
Occupation | Filmmaker, author, activist |
Michael Francis Moore was born in Flint, Michigan, on April 23, 1954, and was raised in its Davison suburb. He is a filmmaker, author, and political activist, who was best known for a series of documentaries – often controversial – that addressed major political and social issues in the United States.
Moore’s works criticize topics such as globalization, large corporations, assault weapon ownership, Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Donald Trump, the Iraq War, the American healthcare system, and capitalism overall. In 2005, Time named Moore one of the world’s 100 most influential people.
13. Judy Greer

Full name | Judith Therese Evans |
Date of birth | July 20, 1975 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1997-present |
Occupation | Actress |
Judy Greer, best known for playing supporting roles in movies, is a solid performer who has won over audiences with her endearing presence in various movies. The actress first came to public attention after appearing in films like Love & Other Drugs, Jawbreaker, What Women Want, and 13 Going on 30.
She was able to experiment with numerous film genres thanks to her adaptability. Therefore, if one has been able to recognize her in comedic dramas like Grandma and Lemon, one would also notice her in blockbusters like the Planet of the Apes reboot series and Jurassic World.
14. David Spade

Full name | David Wayne Spade |
Date of birth | July 22, 1964 |
Birthplace | Birmingham, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active1987–presentOccupationActor, Stand-up comedian, television host, writer |
David Wayne Spade is an American actor, comedian, and television personality who first became famous in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, and from 1997 until 2003, starred as Dennis Finch on Just Shoot Me!.
Spade was born in Birmingham, Michigan, the son of Judith M, a writer and magazine editor, and Wayne M. Spade, a sales representative.
15. Courtney B. Vance

Full name | Courtney Bernard Vance |
Date of birth | March 12, 1960 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1983–present |
Occupation | Actor |
Courtney Bernard Vance (born March 12, 1960) is an American actor. Vance started his career on the Broadway stage in the original productions of August Wilson’s Fences in 1985.
He is known for his roles in films such as Hamburger Hill (1987), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Preacher’s Wife (1996), Cookie’s Fortune (1999), Terminator Genisys (2015), and Isle of Dogs (2018). Vance is also known for working on television on shows such as Law & Order: Criminal Intent, where he portrayed Assistant District Attorney Ron Carver.
16. Mary Lynn Rajskub

Full name | Mary Lynn Rajskub |
Date of birth | June 22, 1971 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1995–present |
Occupation | Actress, comedian |
Mary Lynn Rajskub is an American actress, comedian, and singer best known as Kiefer Sutherland’s co-star on the popular television series 24h (2001). Besides her work in film and on television, Mary Lynn Rajskub has been performing locally in Hollywood with her Girls Guitar Club show. Outside of acting, she is fond of art and is known as a regular at numerous LA museums. Her own paintings have been displayed and sold at art auctions and exhibits.
Born June 22, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan, Rajskub comes from a family of Irish, Czech, and Polish ancestry.
17. David Alan Grier

Full name | David Alan Grier |
Date of birth | June 30, 1956 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1977–present |
Occupation | Actor, Comedian |
David Alan Grier was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Aretas Ruth (Dudley), a schoolteacher, and William Henry Grier, a psychiatrist, and writer. He trained in Shakespeare at Yale University, receiving an MFA from the Yale School of Drama.
Grier began his professional career on Broadway as Jackie Robinson in “The First”, for which he earned a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and won the Theatre World Award (1981). He appeared in Robert Altman’s Streamers (1983) as “Roger”, a role for which he won the Golden Lion for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival (1983). His television work is highlighted by a turn as a principal cast member on the Emmy Award-winning In Living Color (1990)
18. Elizabeth Berkley

Full name | Elizabeth Berkley |
Date of birth | July 28, 1974 |
Birthplace | Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1986–present |
Occupation | Actress |
Elizabeth Berkley was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan, to Jere, a gift basket business owner, and Fred Berkley, a lawyer.
She played Jessie Spano in the television series Saved by the Bell and Nomi Malone/Polly Ann Costello in the 1995 Paul Verhoeven film Showgirls. She voiced the title role of the anime film Armitage III: Poly-Matrix and had supporting roles in the films The First Wives Club and Roger Dodger. In theater, she received critical acclaim for her performance in Hurlyburly.
19. Garrett Clayton

Full name | Gary Michael Clayton |
Date of birth | March 19, 1991 |
Birthplace | Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2008–present |
Occupation | Actor, Singer |
Actor Garrett Clayton has extensive experience in film, television, and on stage and is best known for co-starring in Disney’s “Teen Beach Movie” and its sequel “Teen Beach Movie 2” in 2013 and 2015.
Since then, he starred in “King Cobra” alongside James Franco, Christian Slater, and Alicia Silverstone. He performs alongside Emily Hampshire and Heather Matarazzo in the upcoming film“The Mattachine Family.”
20. Issac Ryan Brown

Full name | Issac Ryan Brown |
Date of birth | July 12, 2005 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2011–present |
Occupation | Actor, singer |
Issac Ryan Brown is an American child actor, voice actor, singer, and rapper, who is best known for playing Young Dre in the ABC TV show, Black-ish. He also portrayed Christophe Edmond in the ABC series, How to Get Away With Murder. Additionally, he voiced Goby in Bubble Guppies and played AJ Clemons in The Rookie.
For Disney, he voiced Haruna Kitumba in Miles from Tomorrowland and Bingo in Puppy Dog Pals. Since 2017, he has played the protagonist Booker in the Disney Channel show Raven’s Home.
21. Algee Smith

Full name | Algee Smith IV |
Date of birth | November 7, 1994 |
Birthplace | Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2012–present |
Occupation | Actor, Singer, Musician |
Algee Smith is an American actor and singer who was born in Saginaw, Michigan. At the age of eight, he and his family moved from Michigan to Atlanta, where he started his acting career.
After appearances in projects such as Disney Channel’s Let It Shine and Earth to Echo, Smith landed his first major acting role playing real-life singer Ralph Tresvant in The New Edition Story. The same year, he garnered critical acclaim as Larry Reed in Kathryn Bigelow’s film Detroit.
22. Dave Coulier

Full name | David Alan Coulier |
Date of birth | September 21, 1959 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1979–present |
Occupation | Actor, stand-up comedian, impressionist, television host |
David Alan Coulier was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised in nearby St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He played varsity hockey alongside John Blum at Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, Michigan. His career as a comedian began when he impersonated his high school principal, an act that did not go over well.
He is well known for playing Joey Gladstone on the ABC sitcom Full House and for voicing Peter Venkman on The Real Ghostbusters, the cartoon adaptation of Ghostbusters, and the infant incarnations of Animal and Bunsen on Muppet Babies.
23. Matthew Lillard

Full name | Matthew Lyn Lillard |
Date of birth | January 24, 1970 |
Birthplace | Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1990–present |
Occupation | Actor, Comedian, Director |
Matthew Lillard was born in Lansing, Michigan, on January 24, 1970, the son of Paula and Jeffrey Lillard, and grew up in Tustin, California.
The actor is known for his roles in the 1996 horror film Scream and as Shaggy in the 2002 film Scooby-Doo. He has also appeared in What Love is, Area 57, Without a Paddle, and She’s All That. In 2011, he appeared in The Descendants, which was the film that gave Shailene Woodley her claim to fame.
24. Lizzo

Full name | Melissa Viviane Jefferson |
Date of birth | April 27, 1988 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2010 – present |
Occupation | Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Actress |
Lizzo is a talented rapper. She built her own mark thanks to the cheerful, fresh, and self-controlled music skillfully integrating social and political issues.
Talented, constantly expanding, and experimenting with different music genres, Lizzo reaped the sweet fruit after many years. Currently, she quickly becomes one of the most famous female rappers.
25. Timothy Granaderos

Full name | Timothy Granaderos Jr. |
Date of birth | September 9, 1986 |
Birthplace | Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2011–present |
Occupation | Actor, Model |
Granaderos was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and raised in Portage, Michigan. He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue modeling and acting. Before launching his acting career, he dabbled in modeling and filmmaking. He worked as a production assistant on the short film Committed in 2010.
He rose to prominence for his role as Montgomery de la Cruz on the hit Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. He’s also landed roles in the Awesomeness TV narrative web series [email protected], and the drama We Are Your Friends.
26. Eric Allan Kramer

Full name | Eric Allan Kramer |
Date of birth | March 26, 1962 |
Birthplace | Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1985–present |
Occupation | Actor, fight choreographer |
Eric Allan Kramer had his debut acting role at age 25 in the 1987 film The Gunfighters and played Thor in the 1998 adaptation of The Incredible Hulk Returns. He is known for supporting film roles in the 2003 film American Wedding and appeared in an episode of Seinfeld titled “The Keys” as the Biker.
Began his role as Bob Duncan on Disney’s Good Luck Charlie in 2010, but one of his more widely known roles is his portrayal of Little John in Robin Hood: Men in Tights in 1993.
27. Ella Anderson

Full name | Ella Aiko Anderson |
Date of birth | March 26, 2005 |
Birthplace | Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S |
Years active | 2011–present |
Occupation | Actress |
Ella Anderson began her career in 2011 when she played Haley in the television film Last Man Standing and Jamie in the feature film Touchback. She made further appearances on Disney shows in 2013, being in Dog with a Blog as Darcy Stewart and Liv and Maddie as Jenny Keene. Anderson portrayed Piper Hart in the Nickelodeon television series Henry Danger from 2014-2020.
In recent years, Anderson has started a YouTube channel along with a music career, releasing her first three singles in 2020 and 2021.
28. Crystal Reed

Full name | Crystal Marie Reed |
Date of birth | February 6, 1985 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2010–present |
Occupation | Actress |
Crystal Reed is half Native American and half Polish descent. Growing up in Detroit, Michigan, she began studying the arts at a young age. Crystal Reed pursued dance and theater as a child and began working as an actor in local productions. She later attended Wayne State University, where she was admitted into the highly regarded BFA program for theater.
After leaving college Crystal began modeling and acting. Being “disillusioned” by the modeling industry, she was quickly cast in her breakout role on Teen Wolf, playing the now iconic Allison Argent.
29. Jude Demorest

Full name | Claire Jude Demorest |
Date of birth | March 11, 1992 |
Birthplace | Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2009–present |
Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Actress |
Jude Demorest is an actress known for Bad Moms (2016), Axiom (2015), and History of Made-Up Things (2009). Gained fame for her role as Candace in the 2014 TV show Dallas.
She played the character Samantha in a 2014 episode of The Middle, Andrea’s role on a Jonas episode called “And… Action!”. She would later go on to appear in the series Star.
30. Page Kennedy

Full name | Page Kennedy |
Date of birth | November 23, 1976 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2001 – present |
Occupation | Actor, Rapper |
Page Kennedy‘s road to Hollywood spans across the country, beginning in the Midwest, where his remarkable talent was discovered at Western Michigan University.
He is best known for playing quarterback Radon Randell on the TV comedy Blue Mountain State. He is also famous for his role as the drug dealer U-Turn on Showtime’s Weeds.
31. Tyler Oakley

Full name | Mathew Tyler Oakley |
Date of birth | March 22, 1989 |
Birthplace | Jackson, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2007–present |
Occupation | YouTuber, actor, activist, and author |
Mathew Tyler Oakley, born in Jackson, Michigan, is an American YouTuber, actor, activist, and author. When in the sixth grade, Oakley moved to Okemos and became involved in choir and drama.
Much of Oakley’s activism has been dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth, LGBT rights, as well as social issues, including health care, education, and the prevention of suicide among LGBT youth. Oakley regularly posts material on various topics, including queer politics, pop culture, and humor.
32. Bazzi

Full name | Andrew Bazzi |
Date of birth | August 28, 1997 |
Birthplace | Canton, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2013–present |
Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Record, producer |
Born Andrew Bazzi to Lebanese-American parents in Canton, Michigan, he was a natural performer from a young age, imitating Elvis and Ricky Martin as a child and later playing oud and acoustic guitar.
R&B-influenced pop singer/songwriter Bazzi hit the mainstream after finding viral success with his breakthrough single “Mine.” The track did a slow climb up the charts, peaking just outside the Top Ten on the Hot 100, and appeared on his Top 40 hit debut, COSMIC. Bazzi’s sophomore full-length, 2019’s Soul Searching, cracked the Top 20 of the Billboard 200, buoyed by the viral hits “Paradise” and “I.F.L.Y.”
33. Diana Ross

Full name | Diana Ross |
Date of birth | March 26, 1944 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1956–present |
Occupation | Singer, actress |
Diana Ross was born on March 26, 1944, in Detroit, best known as the lead vocalist of the famous girl group Supremes. Beginning in the 1960s, the Supremes were Motown Records’ most popular performing group. Ross is considered one of the most successful artists of all time, with more than 50 chart-topping hits and 100 million records sold.
Ross has been embraced and loved by all for the past five decades since she became one of the four musical talents to shape the music of Motown Records with the perfect blend of soul and style. It can be affirmed that the reputation of Motown Records could not have had its glory days without the powerful voice of Ross.
34. Ryan Destiny

Full name | Ryan Destiny Irons |
Date of birth | January 8, 1995 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2010–present |
Occupation | Actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, model |
Ryan Destiny is a professional American singer and actress. Ryan’s impressive performance has earned her an excellent reputation in the current competitive American entertainment industry.
The young and beautiful singer’s fate completely took a turn for good as she ventured into her acting career. She is popularly known for starring in the Fox musical teen drama “Star.”
35. Mike Posner

Full name | Michael Robert Henrion Posner |
Date of birth | February 12, 1988 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2007–present |
Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Record, producer |
Mike Posner grew up in Detroit, Michigan. His mother, Roberta Henrion, was a pharmacist and his father, Jon Posner, was a defense attorney.
He is best known for his debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, which featured hits like “Bow Chicka Wow Wow” and “Cooler Than Me.” He had a 2016 hit with a remix of his song “I Took a Pill in Ibiza.”
36. Diamond White

Full name | Diamond White |
Date of birth | January 1, 1999 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2007–present |
Occupation | Singer, Actress |
Diamond White was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. The R & B and pop musician is known for finishing fifth on the second season of the U.S. version of The X Factor. She provided her voice for the Nickelodeon animated series Pinky Malinky.
In November 2020, she began on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful in the contract role of Paris Buckingham.
37. Dax Shepard

Full name | Dax Randall Shepard |
Date of birth | January 2, 1975 |
Birthplace | Highland Township, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1996–present |
Occupation | Actor, Comedian, Filmmaker, Podcast host |
Dax Shepard is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and podcast host. He rose to fame in 2003 on the Ashton Kutcher-led prank show, Punk’d. He has starred on other shows such as Parenthood, Bless This Mess, and Netflix’s The Ranch.
Shepard appeared on the big screen in Without a Paddle (2004), Employee of the Month (2006), Baby Mama (2008), Hit and Run (2012), CHiPs (2017), and When in Rome (2010), co-starring his wife, Kristen Bell. He also hosts the Armchair Expert podcast, the most downloaded new podcast on iTunes in 2018.
38. Sean Giambrone

Full name | Sean Giambrone |
Date of birth | May 30, 1999 |
Birthplace | St. Joseph, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2010–present |
Occupation | Actor |
Sean Giambrone is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian, who is best known for his roles as Adam Goldberg in the ABC/Sony sitcom The Goldbergs, Jeff Randell in the Cartoon Network animated series Clarence from 2014 to 2018, and Ben Pincus in the DreamWorks/Netflix series Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous from 2020 to 2022.
He also voiced Travis in the 2017 Sony Pictures Animation film, The Emoji Movie, Benny Stein in the Nickelodeon animated series The Loud House, and Cotton in the 2019 Universal/Illumination film, The Secret Life of Pets 2.
39. J.K. Simmons

Full name | Jonathan Kimble Simmons |
Date of birth | January 9, 1955 |
Birthplace | Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1976–present |
Occupation | Actor |
J.K. Simmons was born on January 9, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.). American character actor who had a wide-ranging and prolific career both before and after winning an Academy Award for his unnerving portrayal of the sadistic and perfectionist music instructor in Damien Chazelle’s drama Whiplash (2014).
He has appeared in over 200 films and television roles since his debut in 1986. He receives various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
40. Steven Seagal

Full name | Steven Frederic Seagal |
Date of birth | April 10, 1952 |
Birthplace | Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1982–present |
Occupation | Actor, writer, producer martial, artist, musician |
Steven Frederic Seagal is an American actor, screenwriter, and martial artist. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, on April 10, 1952, the son of a medical technician and a mathematics teacher.
Buddhist actor who became known for his martial art skills in Above the Law and hosted a reality show called Steven Seagal: Lawman. His long list of action films includes Pistol Whipped, Attack Force, Black Dawn, Today You Die and Machete.
41. Selma Blair

Full name | Selma Blair Beitner |
Date of birth | June 23, 1972 |
Birthplace | Southfield, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1990–present |
Occupation | Actress |
Selma Blair Beitner is an American actress. She’s known for her roles in the comedies Legally Blonde (2001) and The Sweetest Thing (2002), and achieved international fame with her portrayal of Liz Sherman in the big-budget fantasy films Hellboy (2004) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008).
She received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for her narration of the 2011 documentary The Diary of Anne Frank.
42. Grant Show

Full name | Grant Alan Show |
Date of birth | February 27, 1962 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1984–present |
Occupation | Actor |
Grant Alan Show is an American actor. Born in Detroit, Show’s family struck out on a quest for a better life, moving to Northern California when he was two years old. He graduated from UCLA and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
He played the role of Jake Hanson on the drama Melrose Place alongside Amy Locane. He is also known for his role as Spence Westmore on the series Devious Maids.
43. Lily Tomlin

Full name | Mary Jean Tomlin |
Date of birth | September 1, 1939 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1965–present |
Occupation | Stand-up television, film theater |
Lily Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer who grew up in Detroit and attended Wayne State University. Tomlin began her career as a stand-up comedian and performing off-Broadway during the 1960s.
Her breakout role was performing as a cast member on the variety show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In from 1969 until 1973. She won multiple awards, including a 1972 Grammy Award in the Best Comedy Album category for This Is A Recording and four Emmy Awards.
44. Elizabeth Reaser

Full name | Elizabeth Ann Reaser |
Date of birth | July 2, 1975 |
Birthplace | Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1998–present |
Occupation | Actress |
Elizabeth Reaser wanted to be an actor from childhood. She began college at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan, but, after one year, yearned to leave the mid-west and expand her horizons. She applied to the Drama Division of The Juilliard School and was accepted. At Juilliard, she was awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in 1999.
The actress played a vampire in the Twilight Saga and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award as Female Lead. She appeared in True Detective in 2014.
45. Elisabeth Harnois

Full name | Elisabeth Rose Harnois |
Date of birth | May 26, 1979 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1985–present |
Occupation | Actress |
Elisabeth Rose Harnois was born in Detroit on May 26, 1979, but she grew up in Los Angeles. She has been an American actress since the early age of three; she co-starred at the age of 5 years old in 2 different movies One Magic Christmas (1985) & Where Are the Children (1986).
Harnois did several TV commercials until Disney Productions chose her to portray the lead role of Alice in the “Adventures in Wonderland” series in 1991. Since then, she guest-starred in numerous TV shows, and in 1997 she co-starred in 2 TV movies, The Osiris Chronicles in 1998 and My Date with the President’s Daughter in 1998. Harnois drew on her almost 20 years of acting experience as a child star upon delivering her critically acclaimed portrayal of a mentally unstable Kate in Carl’s Colpaerts’s Façade (1999).
46. Jana Kramer

Full name | Jana Rae Kramer |
Date of birth | December 2, 1983 |
Birthplace | Rochester Hills, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2002–present |
Occupation | Singer, Actress |
Jana Kramer is an actress and country music singer. She rose to fame in 2003, starring as Alex Dupré in One Tree Hill. After the show ended in 2012, Kramer launched her singing career.
In 2013, she was recognized by the Academy of Country Music as its New Female Vocalist of the Year. She’s also known for the single “Why Ya Wanna” and competed on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in fourth place.
47. Rob Paulsen

Full name | Robert Frederick Paulsen III |
Date of birth | March 11, 1956 |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1978–present |
Occupation | Voice actor |
Robert Paulsen is an American voice actor known for his roles in numerous animated television series and films, including Raphael in the popular film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pinky on the show Pinky and the Brain. His role as Pinky won him a Daytime Emmy Award for male vocal performance.
In total, Paulsen has been the voice of over 250 different animated characters and performed in over 1000 commercials. He continues to play minor parts in dozens of cartoons, as well as supporting characters in multiple animated movies.
48. Daniel Henney

Full name | Daniel Phillip Henney |
Date of birth | November 28, 1979 |
Birthplace | Carson City, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2001–present |
Occupation | Actor, model |
Daniel Henney is a Korean American actor and model who has become a well-known name in both the United States and South Korea. He is best known for his roles in Hollywood films, American TV series and his appearances in Korean dramas.
Daniel Henney is widely known for his emergence in movies such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Seducing Mr. Perfect, My father, Shanghai Calling, Big Hero 6, and The Last Stand.
49. Jack Falahee

Full name | John Ryan Falahee |
Date of birth | February 20, 1989 |
Birthplace | Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 2012–present |
Occupation | Actor |
Jack Falahee is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan; he later studied at New York University’s famous Tisch School of the Arts.
He is known for his role as Connor Walsh in the ABC series How to Get Away with Murder and as Frank Stringfellow on PBS’s Mercy Street. He has also appeared in episodes of Ironside, Twisted, and The Carrie Diaries.
50. Bruce Campbell

Full name | Bruce Lorne Campbell |
Date of birth | June 22, 1958 |
Birthplace | Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. |
Years active | 1972–present |
Occupation | Actor, director |
Bruce Lorne Campbell (born June 22, 1958) is an American actor, producer, writer, and director. One of his best-known roles is portraying Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise, beginning with the 1978 short film Within the Woods.
He has starred in many low-budget cult films such as Crimewave, Maniac Cop, Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat, and Bubba Ho-Tep.