Top 10 Movie Actors Based Out of Indianapolis
Indianapolis is a famous place not only for its culture and different famous landmarks. A lot of famous actors also come from Indianapolis. Some of the famous actors who belong from Indianapolis are mentioned in this article.
Top 10 Movie Actors Based Out of Indianapolis
1.Michael Epps
He is one of the most famous American actors, rappers, producers and comedians. He was born November 18, 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. He is 51 years old currently. He has been active since 1989. He debuted on screen as an actor first in 1997 in the film Strays which was directed by Vin Diesel. After that in 1999 he was cast as a co-star in the film Next Friday. This has been a high time of his career. Later in the same year he had to play a cameo in 3 strikes and also acted a supporting role in Bait. He has five children and he is currently married to Kyra Robinson.
2.Brendan Fraser
He is one of the legendary actors known especially for his amazing work in the superhit film "Mummy". Not a lot of people know that he is actually from Indianapolis, Indiana. He is currently 53 years old. He was born to Carol Mary and Peter Fraser on 3rd of December, 1968. This actor has both US and Canadian citizenship. He has been active in his career since 1988. Some of his notable works are The Mummy, The Mummy Returns where he played the role of Rick o Connell. He also starred in another box office hit of Dudley-do Right which was released in 1997 and Monkeybone released in 2001.
3.Doug Jones
One of the famous actors in Hollywood who is also based out of Indianapolis, Indiana is Doug Jones. He is generally famous all over the world for his non-human characters that he has played and won the hearts of numerous people. He is also a contortionist and a mime artist. He was born on May 24,1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He has been active since 1984 as an actor, contortionist and mime artist. Some of his most famous works in films are Mimic which was released in 1997, Hellboy which was released in 2001 and Hellboy II: Golden Army which was released in 2008, Pan's Labyrinth released in 2006, Crimson Peak released in 2015 and The Shape of Water released in 2017. Other famous works include Hocus pocus.
4.Clifton Webb
Another famous actor who was born in Indianapolis Indiana. He was born on 19th November, 1889 and he died on 13th October, 1966. His real name is Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck and his stage name is Clifton Webb. He was a dedicated worker and actor who became famous for his stage appearances on famous plays including Blithe Spirit. He was not only an actor, he was also a dancer and a singer. Famous films in which he worked were Laura released in 1944, Razor's Edge released in 1946. He was nominated for best supporting actor in these films. He was also nominated for the best actor in a leading role for the film Sitting Pretty in 1948.
5.Steve Talley
Steve Douglas Talley also known as Steve Talley is also one of the most famous actors who are based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on 12th August, 1981. He has been active since 2001. Currently he is 40 years old and very famous also for his handsome looks and good acting skills. Steve Talley is popular most for his famous role as Dwight Stifler in American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile and American Pie Presents: Beta house.
6.Steve Burton
He was born on 28th June, 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been active as an actor since 1986. He has won the awards of Daytime Emmy – Outstanding Supporting Actor twice once in 1998 and in 2017. He has been married to Sheree Gustin since 1999 but separated this year(2022). They have 3 children together. Burton started his career by portraying as a surfer named Chris Fuller on the film Out of This World which was released in 1987.
7.Peter Lupus
Another famous actor and bodybuilder who is based out of Indianapolis Indiana is Peter Lupus. He was born on 17 June, 1932 and is currently 90 years old. Mainly he is known for his mind blowing role in the TV series Mission Impossible which was streamed from 1966 to 1973. He is also known as Rock Stevens. He has one child and has been married to Sharon M Hildebrand since 1960. Rock Stevens has also starred in famous films such as Hercules and the Tyrants of Babylon (1964), Challenge of the Gladiator (1965) and Muscle Beach Party (1964) etc.
8.Vincent Ventresca
He was born on 29th April in the year 1966. He has been active since 1991. He is known as an actor, producer, writer based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been married to Dianne Shiner since 1995. He has 2 children. Some of his notable works are : The Invisible Man where he played the role of Darien Fawkees. He was also portrayed as Jack Reed who was a professor in the film Boston Common.
9.Jake Short
He is one of the most famous young actors based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is born on 25th May, 1997 and he is currently 25 years old. He is a rising star and best known for his roles in the Disney series. He has been active since 2007. He achieved a breakthrough in his career as Fletcher Quimby in the Disney series of ANT Farm. He also starred in a film named Shorts which was released in 2009. Apart from that he has acted in a lot of commercials.
10.James Franklin Basket
He was born on 16th February, 1904 in Indianapolis Indiana and expired on July 9th,1948. He is most famous for his role as Uncle Remus who was singing a song in the Disney film Song of the South which was released in 1946.