Famous Actresses From Alaska

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Famous actresses from Alaska

Anyone who wants to admire and envy the world's biggest stars needs only to look 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 and cities across the country.

Stacker compiled a list of actresses that were born in Alaska from IMDb's most popular list. Movie poster images are from OMDb. Keep reading to see which of your favorite actresses are from your home state.

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Darby Stanchfield

- Born: Kodiak, Alaska, USA (4/29/1971)
- Known for:
--- Abby Whelan in "Scandal" (2012-2018)
--- Francine Pomatter in "Waitress" (2007)
--- Helen Bishop in "Mad Men" (2007-2008)

Annie Parisse

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (7/31/1975)
- Known for:
--- Agent Dawes in "National Treasure" (2004)
--- Mary Lou in "One for the Money" (2012)
--- Jeannie in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" (2003)

Irene Bedard

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (7/22/1967)
- Known for:
--- Pocahontas in "Pocahontas" (1995)
--- Wichapi in "Westworld" (2018)
--- Suzy Song in "Smoke Signals" (1998)

Michelle Johnson

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (9/9/1965)
- Known for:
--- Jennifer Lyons in "Blame It on Rio" (1984)
--- Anna in "Death Becomes Her" (1992)
--- Grace in "Far and Away" (1992)

Thunderbird Dinwiddie

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (12/22/1973)
- Known for:
--- Hathaway in "The Aerialist" (2020)
--- Pamela Barnes in "Supernatural" (2008-2019)
--- Additional Crew in "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland" (1999)

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Eileen Grubba

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (not available)
- Known for:
--- Cynthia Tillman in "Watchmen" (2019)
--- Elizabeth Archer in "New Amsterdam" (2019)
--- Pam in "S.W.A.T." (2019)

Kira Buckland

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (7/16/1987)
- Known for:
--- 2B in "NieR: Automata" (2017)
--- Jolyne Cujoh / Reimi Sugimoto / Girl A in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" (2014-2016)
--- Kyoko in "River City Girls" (2019)

Christy Taylor

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (6/29/1974)
- Known for:
--- Siren in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000)
--- Pregnant Woman #1 in "Waitress" (2007)
--- Additional Crew in "Mortdecai" (2015)

Anna Holbrook

- Born: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA (4/18/1957)
- Known for:
--- Sharlene Frame Hudson / Sharlene Frame / Sharlene Frame Hudson aka Kate Baker / Sharlene Hudson / Shalene Frame Hudson / Sharlene Frame Watts / Sharlene Frame aka Kate Baker in "Another World" 1979-1999
--- Christine Whitburn / Janet Silver / Mrs. Milford / Velma Darcy in "Law & Order" 1993-2002

Sonia Rockwell

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (7/30/1978)
- Known for:
--- Emma Dowell in "Being Mary Jane" (2017)
--- Rita in "American Crime" (2017)
--- Trixie in "Scandal" (2013)

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Hayley DuMond

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (7/12/1974)
- Known for:
--- Alice in "All In" (2006)
--- Leader in "Choker" (2005)
--- Ens. Susan Kingsley in "JAG" (2000)

Sarah McGuire

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (1/13/1990)
- Known for:
--- Emma in "Happy Birthday" (2017)
--- College Girl in "The Matchbreaker" (2016)
--- Waitress in "The Tree" (2017)

Casey Messer

- Born: Soldotna, Alaska, USA (10/8/1983)
- Known for:
--- News Anchor #1 in "Army of the Dead" (2021)
--- Local Reporter in "Independence Day: Resurgence" (2016)
--- Additional Crew in "Carriers" (2009)

Divini Rae

- Born: Alaska, USA (7/31/1977)
- Known for:
--- Marissa Johanson / Marissa in "The Erotic Traveler" (2007)
--- Actress in "Rachel's Angels" (2005)
--- Corrine in "Hotel Erotica Cabo" (2006)

Tristen MacDonald

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (not available)
- Known for:
--- Sgt. Rebecca Cohen in "Grey's Anatomy" (2010)
--- Ms. Tanner in "Henry Danger" (2016)
--- Sketch Performer / Mom / Republigans Food Victim in "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2016-2020)

Colleen Shannon

- Born: Pelican, Alaska, USA (4/14/1978)
- Known for:
--- Bikini Girl in "Sci-Fighter" (2004)
--- Texas in "Miss Castaway and the Island Girls" (2004)
--- DJ in "Chasing Ghosts" (2005)

Honey Bump Bear

- Born: Alaska, USA (1/20/2000)
- Known for:
--- Girl Bear Cub in "Dr. Dolittle 2" (2001)
--- Self in "Man vs Bear" (2020)
--- Self in "Growing Up Grizzly" (2001)

Lauren Dair Owens

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (6/22/1998)
- Known for:
--- Young Jess in "New Girl" (2011-2013)
--- Kids Quest Agent in "Kids Quest" (2010)
--- New Student in "First Day of School" (2010)

Tallie Medel

- Born: Ketchikan, Alaska, USA (5/10/1986)
- Known for:
--- Joy in "Joy Kevin" (2014)
--- Alice in "The Carnivores" (2020)
--- Performance Art Dancers in "Little Sister" (2016)

Annette Toutonghi

- Born: Soldotna, Alaska, USA (10/26/1966)
- Known for:
--- Susan in "Thin Skin" (2020)
--- Sunday School Teacher in "Potato Dreams of America" (2021)
--- Freddi Fish in "Freddi Fish 5: The Case of the Creature of Coral Cove" (2001)

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Michelle Anne Johnson

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (9/9/1965)
- Known for:
--- Nurse in "The Ring Two" (2005)
--- Catesby in "Richard III" (2007)
--- Jane Crown Jones in "Punching the Clown" (2009)

Kate Sheldon

- Born: Talkeetna, Alaska, USA (9/25/2021)
- Known for:
--- Nadira in "Power Rangers Time Force" (2001)
--- Nadira in "Power Rangers Wild Force" (2002)
--- Nadira in "Power Rangers Time Force" (2001)

Alexandria Schlereth

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (9/13/1984)
- Known for:
--- Beatriz in "Oh Baby!" (2008)
--- Jessica in "Desire" (2006)
--- Alice's Friend in "Dakota Blue" (2007)

Marilyn Wesley

- Born: Alaska, USA (4/19/1905)
- Known for:
--- Dental Assistant in "Mr. Tease and His Playthings" 1959

Connie Ann Hearn

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (10/17/1965)
- Known for:
--- Anna Lee in "The Six Million Dollar Man" (1977)
--- Jill Stone in "A New Kind of Family" (1979-1980)
--- Kate Cummins in "Rivals" (1981)

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Zoe Quist

- Born: Alaska, USA (9/9/1975)
- Known for:
--- Crowd Onlooker in "War of the Worlds" (2005)
--- Producer in "Raw Cut" (2013)
--- Director in "December Echoes"

Pillow

- Born: San Jose, Alaska, USA (4/17/1956)
- Known for:
--- Loretta in "Martin" 1995

Stacey Storey

- Born: Eagle River, Alaska, USA (9/30/1982)
- Known for:
--- Amanda in "Best Friends Forever" (2013)
--- Mother (segment "Miracle Mile") in "I Hate L.A." (2011)
--- Woman in the Window in "The Heartless" (2012)

Jera Sky

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (4/8/1985)
- Known for:
--- Valandra / Alien in "PuppyDragon Land: Rocketship" (2009)
--- Valandra Sky / Izabell Bronstein Sky in "PuppyDragon Land: Pets" (2009)
--- Zoe in "Gotcha!" (2015)

Sierra McKenzie

- Born: Alaska, USA (7/17/1990)
- Known for:
--- Dominatrix in "Scrapper" (2013)
--- Darla Miser in "The Breast Around: Electric Boobaloo" (2016)
--- Alice in "Real Adult Feelings" (2012)

Lauren Reeves

- Born: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA (9/4/1983)
- Known for:
--- Amanda / Attractive Coworker / Hot Girl / Nancy O'Dell in "CollegeHumor Originals" (2010-2012)
--- Producer in "Ex on the Beach" (2018-2019)
--- Actress in "Musicals in Real Life" (2011)

Jess Stark

- Born: Anchorage, Alaska, USA (5/12/1987)
- Known for:
--- Female Cashier in "An American Pickle" (2020)
--- KJ in "Milkwater" (2020)
--- Secretary in "Payback" (2021)

Janet Gardner

- Born: Juneau, Alaska, USA (3/17/1962)
- Known for:
--- Vixen - Lead Vocals in "Hardbodies" (1984)
--- Vocals, Vixen in "Southern Decadence" (2018)
--- Janet Gardner in "Vixen: Not a Minute Too Soon" (1991)