Famous actresses from North Dakota
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 North Dakota 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.
Leslie Bibb
- Known for:
--- Christine Everhart in "Iron Man" (2008)
--- Sarah Lowell in "Law Abiding Citizen" (2009)
--- Christine Everhart in "Iron Man 2" (2010)
Angie Dickinson
- Known for:
--- Feathers in "Rio Bravo" (1959)
--- Kate Miller in "Dressed to Kill" (1980)
--- Ingrid Tyson in "Sabrina" (1995)
Leslie Stefanson
- Known for:
--- Elisabeth Campbell in "The General's Daughter" (1999)
--- Irene Kravitz in "The Hunted" (2003)
--- Kelly in "Unbreakable" (2000)
Ann Sothern
- Died: 3/15/2001
- Known for:
--- Tisha Doughty in "The Whales of August" (1987)
--- Rita Phipps in "A Letter to Three Wives" (1949)
--- Dulcy Ward in "Dulcy" (1940)
CariDee English
- Known for:
--- Bart's Date in "Gossip Girl" (2007)
--- Tall Blonde / Fiona in "Supercon" (2018)
--- Tia in "One Tree Hill" (2006)
Kristin Rudrüd
- Known for:
--- Jean Lundegaard in "Fargo" (1996)
--- Connie Rudrüd, the Pork Products Lady in "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (1999)
--- Mary in "Pleasantville" (1998)
Peggy Lee
- Died: 1/21/2002
- Known for:
--- Darling / Si / Am / Peg in "Lady and the Tramp" (1955)
--- Rose Hopkins in "Pete Kelly's Blues" (1955)
--- Soundtrack in "Gangster Squad" (2013)
Dorothy Adams
- Died: 3/16/1988
- Known for:
--- Mrs. Cameron in "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946)
--- Ruthie O'Reilly in "The Killing" (1956)
--- Slave Woman / Hebrew at Golden Calf / Hebrew at Rameses' Gate in "The Ten Commandments" (1956)
Kam Heskin
- Known for:
--- Elizabeth Bennet in "Pride and Prejudice" (2003)
--- Friend at Leo's Party in "Planet of the Apes" (2001)
--- Carrie Carson in "Dirty Love" (2005)
Marneen Fields
- Known for:
--- Co-Star Ann - Clinical Social Worker in "Who's Gonna Take Care of Me?"
--- LEAD passionate lady in "Release My Love" (2014)
--- Curry - Girl in dining room in "Hellhole" (1985)
Dorothy Stickney
- Died: 6/2/1998
- Known for:
--- Margaret Garrison in "I Never Sang for My Father" (1970)
--- Miss Bird in "The Uninvited" (1944)
--- Jean in "The Little Minister" (1934)
Jan Maxwell
- Died: 2/11/2018
- Known for:
--- Ella Pollack in "BrainDead" (2016)
--- Additional Crew in "An Unfinished Life" (2005)
--- Camilla Vargas in "The Good Wife" (2014)
Carol Thurston
- Died: 12/31/1969
- Known for:
--- Siu-Mei in "China Sky" (1945)
--- Terua in "Conquest of Cochise" (1953)
--- Li-Ho-Kay in "Rogues' Regiment" (1948)
Sally Fraser
- Died: 1/13/2019
- Known for:
--- Joyce Manning in "War of the Colossal Beast" (1958)
--- Joan Nelson in "It Conquered the World" (1956)
--- Mrs. Helen Kingman in "The Spider" (1958)
Phyllis Frelich
- Died: 4/10/2014
- Known for:
--- Dr. Lisa Parks in "ER" (1998-1999)
--- Janice Ryder in "Love Is Never Silent" (1985)
--- Barbara Collins in "Hunter" (1991)
Connie Franklin
- Known for:
--- Elle in "Agent Jade Black" (2020)
--- Mrs. Blevins in "The Sneak Over" (2020)
--- Anna in "Second Chances" (2021)
Leonora Pitts
- Known for:
--- Woman in "Like Holy Wine" (2020)
--- Miss Miranda in "Boston Public" (2004)
--- Marjorie in "Rita Rocks" (2009)
Doris Kemper
- Died: 3/3/1974
- Known for:
--- Landlady in "The Twilight Zone" (1963)
--- Miss Kate Kelly in "Crashing Las Vegas" (1956)
--- Anne MacLennan in "Tuna Clipper" (1949)
Dawn Little Sky
- Known for:
--- Big Foot in "The Apple Dumpling Gang" (1975)
--- At the Pow Wow in "Journey Through Rosebud" (1972)
--- Copeland's Squaw in "Billy Two Hats" (1974)
Rae Sperling
- Died: 7/1/2017
- Known for:
--- Chick in "Game Show Models" 1977
--- Monica in "Hollywood High" 1976
Paula Winslowe
- Died: 3/7/1996
- Known for:
--- Mrs Martha Conklin / Mrs. Martha Conklin in "Our Miss Brooks" (1952-1955)
--- Mrs. Field in "Panic!" (1957)
--- Miss Garner in "77 Sunset Strip" (1964)
Mimi Weddell
- Died: 9/24/2009
- Known for:
--- Miss Mumsley in "Student Bodies" (1981)
--- National Art Club Guest in "The Thomas Crown Affair" (1999)
--- Ticket Buyer in "The Purple Rose of Cairo" (1985)
Betty Glover
- Died: 5/27/2016
- Known for:
--- Actress in "Crisis Counselor" (1982)
--- Mrs. Hancock / Guest in Ballroom in "It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine." (2007)
--- Crispin's Mother in "The Best of Times" (1981)
Nicole Rodenburg
- Known for:
--- Jesse in "Glob Lessons" (2021)
--- Amy in "What Children Do" (2017)
--- Bride in "Inside Amy Schumer" (2013)
Marlo Dwyer
- Died: 9/28/1999
- Known for:
--- Mrs. Elster in "Dangerous Mission" (1954)
--- Candy Carson in "Prisoners in Petticoats" (1950)
--- May Nelson in "The Sniper" (1952)
Diane Strom
- Known for:
--- Matt's Wife in "El Dorado" (1966)
--- Nurse / Helen Hall / Joan in "Hennesey" (1960)
--- Receptionist in "Red Line 7000" (1965)
Betty Ross Clarke
- Died: 1/31/1947
- Known for:
--- Aunt Milly in "Love Finds Andy Hardy" (1938)
--- Katherine de Vaucelles in "If I Were King" (1920)
--- Aunt Millie Forrest in "Judge Hardy's Children" (1938)
Leah Patrick
- Known for:
--- Jenna in "Black Creek" 2017
--- Hannah in "Agente Secret" 2019
Brenda Fowler
- Died: 10/27/1942
- Known for:
--- Mrs. Caroline Priest in "Judge Priest" (1934)
--- Mrs. Wright in "Thirty a Week" (1918)
--- Ma Blower in "Comin' Round the Mountain" (1940)
Ruth Eggleston
- Died: 3/14/2003
- Known for:
--- Gumby in "The Gumby Show" 1956
Veronica Wayne
- Known for:
--- Rebecca Keels in "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" (2011)
--- Bernice in "Patterns of the Heart"
--- Hybrid National Guardsma in "Invasion" (2006)
Lynn Dollar
- Died: 7/22/1985
- Known for:
--- Jane Stewart in "The Key to Murder" (1956)
--- Lynn Dollar in "The Phil Silvers Show" (1956)
--- Assistant in "The $64, 000 Question" (1955)
Joni Adahl
- Known for:
--- Cooper in "Permafrost" (2021)
--- Samantha Moreno in "Pitching Hope" (2013)
--- Thora in "Daughters of Thor"
Andrea Rene
- Known for:
--- Gustomer in "Totally Sketch" (2009-2010)
--- Speakeasy Flapper #3 in "The Hollywood Informant" (2008)
--- Producer in "This Week in Cars" (2010)
Bliss Milford
- Known for:
--- Ruth Pinch - Tom's Sister in "Martin Chuzzlewit" (1912)
--- Lizzie Hexam in "Eugene Wrayburn" (1911)
--- Sally in "Sally's Romance" (1913)
Carlotta Schock
- Known for:
--- Job's Mom in "Van Hook" (2001)
--- Art Director in "Model Behavior" (1982)
--- Actress in "City Archives" (1978)
Jennifer Angelier
- Known for:
--- NYPD Officer in "CSI: NY" (2011)
--- Actress in "Surprise" (2019)
--- Thanks in "Battle Fields" (2018)