5 Actors You Probably Did Not Know Were Born in Charlotte

Author Alexis Zarycki

July 28th, 2021 3:32 PM

Charlotte where are you at? We are the first in flight and the cardinal state. We are full of mountains, beaches and more.

With things picking back up and restrictions loosening, a lot of cool movies are coming back to Queen City. With that being said, did you know there are a bunch of well-known actors who were born in Charlotte, North Carolina? With their stardom on the rise but their roots back in Charlotte, here are some of the 5 more recognizable names from North Carolina.

• Britt Robertson

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  On April 18, 1990, Britt Robertson was born in Charlotte, NC. She is known for her lead role in "The First Time" and has appeared in the films "Tomorrowland", "Space Between Us", "A Dog's Purpose", and the film "I Still Believe". She appeared in the opening scene of Wes Craven's Scream 4 too which is pretty awesome!

• Chyler Leigh

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  Chyler Leigh was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Yvonne Norton and Robert Potts. Not only is she a model but is an actress famous for starring in "Not Another Teen Movie," her role on "Grey's Anatomy" and as character Alex Danvers in the DC Comics superhero series "Supergirl" which is still running.

• Laya DeLeon Hayes

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  Laya DeLeon Hayes was born in Charlotte, NC, and grew up in Grand Prairie, TX. She was in a bunch of national commercials as well as the following TV shows: "The Equalizer," "Raven's Home," Cougar Town," "Grey's Anatomy", and "Chicago Fire." Her IMDB is quite impressive for only being 17!
• Jim Rash

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  Are you a big "Community" fan? Well, the Dean was born in Charlotte, North Carolina! Jim Rash was born on July 15, 1971, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is an actor and producer, known for "The Way Way Back," "Community" and "The Descendants."

• Micah Parker

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  Hello handsome! Micah Parker was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is a well-known actor and writer. A couple of his notable films include "Wait" and "Lola Versus." Parker also played the role of Adrian on the hit television series "The Vampire Diaries."

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Author Alexis Zarycki

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