This is a list of notable Irish American actors.
To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article and references showing the person is Irish American and a notable actor.
The list is organized in reverse chronological order of birth decades and all of the actors' surnames are in alphabetical order.
21st century 2000s Charlie Bushnell (2004– ) Megan Lawless (2000– ) Peyton Elizabeth Lee (2004– ) Damian Hurley (2002– ) Romy Mars (2006– ) Raymond Ochoa (2001– )Kaufman, Catharine L. (April 26, 2017). "A Silver Fox Helps Unlock San Diego’s Movie-Making Potential". San Diego Jewish Journal. Retrieved December 20, 2019. "Ryan [Raymond's brother] considers himself a “mutt” – a unique blend of Mexican, Italian, Irish, Pilipino, and Russian Jewish ancestries." Frankie Jonas (2000– ) Fátima Ptacek (2000– )Nine-Year-Old Reaches Supermodel Status CBS News, May 11, 2010 Elizabeth Yu (2002– )
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1990s Jake T. Austin (1994– ) Abigail Breslin (1992– ) Angus Cloud (1998–2023) Chris Colfer (1990– ) Miranda Cosgrove (1993– ) Zoey Deutch (1994– ) Noah Galvin (1994– ) Arielle Holmes (1993– ) Nick Jonas (1992– ) Demi Lovato (1992– ) Daryl McCormack (1992– ), dual Irish and American Katherine McNamara (1995– ) Dylan O'Brien (1991– ) Brittany O'Grady (1996– ) Ryan Potter (1995- ), mother of partial Irish ancestry Jack Reynor (1992– ), dual Irish and American citizenBrady, Tara (December 8, 2012). "Wandering Jack". The Irish Times. Retrieved January 13, 2016. AnnaSophia Robb (1993– ) Emma Roberts (1991– ) Saoirse Ronan (1994– ), dual Irish and American citizen Rachel Sennott (1995–) Kiernan Shipka (1999–)
1980s Mischa Barton (1986– ) Kristen Bell (1980– ) Amanda Bynes (1986– ) Lauren Cohan (1982– )Hiltbrand, David (February 11, 2014). "Lauren Cohan has turned killing zombies into a fine art in The Walking Dead". News.com.au. Archived from the original on December 14, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2016. "Cohan was born in Philadelphia of Scottish, Irish and Norwegian stock." Darren Criss (1987– )Kelly, Antoinette (November 20, 2010). "Darren Criss among Glee stars to perform in Dublin". IrishCentral. Retrieved February 21, 2012. "Criss, 23, is Half Filipino, Half Irish..." Kieran Culkin (1982– ) Macaulay Culkin (1980– )Kepnes, Caroline (October 2005). "Schmoozin' with Mila Kunis". JVibe. Archived from the original on June 3, 2006. Retrieved January 16, 2016. Mila Kunis on Culkin: "No my boyfriend was raised Irish Catholic..." Rory Culkin (1989– ) Zooey Deschanel (1980– )"A Scene Stealer Steps off the Sidelines: With a calculated move, actress Zooey Deschanel sheds the 'best friend' persona" (reprint), Los Angeles Times, February 16, 2003. Retrieved on December 1, 2007. Aarón Díaz (1982– )Cristi, Andrew (October 31, 2016). "Crossing Over; International Star Aarón Díaz Brings The Heat To Quantico!". HuffPost. Retrieved January 23, 2019. Alyssa Diaz (1985– )"The Rookie cast". ABC. Retrieved August 27, 2019. Chris Evans (1981– ) Megan Fox (1986– ) David Gallagher (1985– )"This half Irish, half Cuban actor can dance for six hours straight! "I'm proud to have the Latin hips," he says!" Sasha Grey (1988– ) Anne Hathaway (1982– ) Vanessa Hudgens (1988– ) Joe Jonas (1989– ) Kevin Jonas (1987– ) Scarlett Keegan (1984– )"Miss September is red, hot and Irish" Riley Keough (1989– ) Anna Kendrick (1985– )Gibbs, Ed (October 21, 2012). "Golden age sage". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved May 7, 2017. Beyoncé Knowles (1981– ) Lindsay Lohan (1986– ) Jena Malone (1984– ) Kate Mara (1983– ) Rooney Mara (1985– ) John Mulaney (1982– ) Frankie Muniz (1985– )Vincent, Mal (March 3, 2000). "Skip star Frankie Muniz finds sudden superstardom". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 11, 2013. Olivia Munn (1980– ) Chord Overstreet (1989– ) Christina Ricci (1980– )Dodger (August 15, 2002). "The Minx Effect". Dodger's Christina Ricci fan page. Archived from the original on November 23, 2003. Retrieved May 11, 2014. Julia Stiles (1981– ) Emma Stone (1988– ) Jessica Sutta (1982– ) Jonathan Tucker (1982– ) Danielle Vega (1986– ) Olivia Wilde (1984– ) Deborah Ann Woll (1985– )
1970s Ben Affleck (1972– ) Casey Affleck (1975– ) Mackenzie Astin (1973– ) Sean Astin (1971– ) Elizabeth Banks (1974– ) Drew Barrymore (1975– ) Lara Flynn Boyle (1970– ) Eddie Cahill (1978– )Murray, Rebecca (January 26, 2004). "Interview with Eddie Cahill and Jim Craig". About.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2011. Retrieved December 26, 2017. "Being an Irish-American..." Holly Marie Combs (1973– ) Michaela Conlin (1978– ) Jennifer Connelly (1970– ) Dane Cook (1972– ) Bradley Cooper (1975– ) Sofia Coppola (1971– ) Monique Gabriela Curnen (1970– )"County Fare: On International Women's Day, a look at Berkshire-based women making their mark". The Berkshire Eagle. March 7, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2018. Emily Deschanel (1976– ) Carmen Electra (1972– ) Jimmy Fallon (1974– )Smolenyak, Megan (February/March 2014). "Jimmy Fallon Family Tree". Irish America. Retrieved July 22, 2016. Heather Graham (1970– ) Carla Gugino (1971– )Mitovich, Matt Webb (October 21, 2005). "Threshold Plan Is a Success for Gugino". TV Guide. Alyson Hannigan (1974– )Brady (2003). "In Step with Alyson Hannigan". Parade. Archived from the original on February 14, 2005. Retrieved February 18, 2016. "She's a redhead, Irish and both sexy and funny." Angie Harmon (1972– ) Josh Hartnett (1978– )Corcoran, Monica (September 1, 2004). "Man of Style: Josh Hartnett" . InStyle. Retrieved February 17, 2013. "When I was in Ireland I went to a peninsula where my ancestors are from..." Katherine Heigl (1978– ) Joshua Jackson (1978– )Shires, Sarah (March 11, 2005). "I Was Just Six and Dad Filed for Custody of My Dog. Yes, I'm Still Mad; Joshua Jackson on Growing Up and Life after Dawson's Creek" . Evening Standard. "Jackson was born in Vancouver to an Irish mother and a Texan father." Dwayne Johnson (1972– ) Robert Kelly (1970– )Patrick (2004). . CringeHumor.net. Archived from the original on June 18, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2016. "I'm friggin' Irish, my name is Robert Patrick Kelly...I look like a little Mexican dishwasher, I don't know what the hell happened...maybe my mother had sex with the paper boy Raul." Jamie Kennedy (1970– )Cusido, Carmen (September 21, 2003). "Kennedy does stand-up". The Daily Targum. Archived from the original on June 10, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2017.. Mens Magazine Online. Archived from on May 9, 2008. Retrieved May 5, 2017. Ashton Kutcher (1978– )Kutcher said he was "Irish, Bohemian and Native American" on The Tonight Show, August 12, 2003; Kutcher's mother is Irish-American Eric Mabius (1971– )Daniel Meade , character biography on CityTV.com Rachael MacFarlane (1976– ) Seth MacFarlane (1973– )"Seth MacFarlane Biography". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved January 18, 2016. Danny Masterson (1976– )t Jenny McCarthy (1972– ) Rose McGowan (1973– ) Danica McKellar (1975– ) Jason Momoa (1979– )"Momoa Makes Hawaii Hot". Extra. July 19, 2004. Retrieved February 12, 2013. "She's Irish, German, Native-American," Jason told us. "Fifty-seven, baby." Bridget Moynahan (1971– )O'Doherty, Cahir (July 23, 2010). "Bridget Moynahan a star in public with a private life". IrishCentral. Retrieved May 5, 2017. Brittany Murphy (1977–2009)“My family is very Irish". Charlie O'Connell (1975– ) Jerry O'Connell (1974– ) Chris O'Donnell (1970– )"Star of NCIS: Los Angeles" "When he called his Irish-Catholic parents back in Chicago to tell them about it, his mother was so upset she hung up on him." Jason O'Mara (1972– ), dual Irish and American citizen"O'Mara becomes a U.S. citizen". Daily Express. January 29, 2009. Retrieved December 25, 2013. "Irish-born actor Jason O'Mara is celebrating after he was sworn in as an American citizen..." Heather O'Rourke (1975–1988)"Heather O'Rourke Biography". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved November 19, 2015. Ana Ortiz (1971– )Ryan, Maureen (November 16, 2006). "Ana Ortiz on Ugly Betty: 'I definitely have a Queens connection'" . Chicago Tribune. "My father’s Puerto Rican and my mother’s Irish". Monica Potter (1971– )Braun, Liz (April 7, 2001). "Potter has planted her roots". Canoe.ca. Retrieved December 6, 2010. "Around the age of 14, the Irish Catholic was attracted to the calm and order of the orders..." Maggie Q (1979– ) Zachary Quinto (1977– ) Jeremy Renner (1971– )Miller, Oliver (September 23, 2010). "Hurt Locker Star Jeremy Renner on Ditching His Mom, Dancing With Madonna". AOL. Archived from the original on February 11, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012. "My mom's good. You know, she's Irish; she can make things happen." Ryan Reynolds (1976– ) Robin Tunney (1972– ) Erik Valdez (1979– ) Vince Vaughn (1970– ) Mark Wahlberg (1971– ) Paul Walker (1973–2013)Buckmaster, Luke (April 14, 2006). "Paul Walker: A Man for All Seasons". In Film Australia. Archived from the original on August 22, 2006. Retrieved January 16, 2006. "I’m Irish and German..." Luke Wilson (1971– )
1960s Jennifer Aniston (1969– )"Jennifer Aniston" (Flash video). Inside the Actors Studio. at (1:20–2:00) Daniel Baldwin (1960– )"The Irish-Catholic Baldwins lived in Nassau Shores" Stephen Baldwin (1966– ) William Baldwin (1963– ) Jennifer Beals (1963– ) Matthew Broderick (1962– )Seal, Mark. "Magical Mystery Tour". Archived from the original on February 9, 2006. Retrieved May 5, 2017. "My father has Irish heritage. My mom took a trip to Ireland — a very short trip — and when she saw Ireland, she was like, “I’ve got to take my husband here because he will be amazed to see all his relatives." Edward Burns (1968– )"Edward Burns, writer, director, and featured actor in The Brothers McMullen is now being hailed as the Irish-American Woody Allen." Dean Cain (1966– ) Mariah Carey (1969– ) Jim Carrey (1962– )"Jim Carrey Becomes New U.S. Citizen" . People. Retrieved September 14, 2015. James Caviezel (1968– )O'Hanlon, Eamon (February 29, 2004) "I almost died on the cross – just like Jesus" . The People. Retrieved May 5, 2017. "My Irish Mother Called Acting 'Blarney'". George Clooney (1961– ) Stephen Colbert (1964– )Smolenyak, Megan. Tom Cruise (1962– ) John Cusack (1966– ) Kim Delaney (1961– )Fretts, Bruce (December 13, 1996) "Cover Story: Kim Delaney". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 16, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2014. Patrick Dempsey (1966– ) Johnny Depp (1963– ) Matt Dillon (1964– ) Robert Downey Jr. (1965– ) Karen Duffy (1962– ) Emilio Estevez (1962– ) Ramon Estevez (1963– ) Renée Estevez (1967– ) Chris Farley (1964–1997)"We were a large, Irish family growing up in the Midwest who wanted to see humor in everything." Will Ferrell (1967– ) Neil Flynn (1960– ) Jorja Fox (1968– ) Brendan Fraser (1968– )Seipp, Catherine (June 1994). "Cameos". Premiere. Archived from the original on May 2, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2016. "School Ties, a passion project of Stanley Jaffe's, chief of Paramount and one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, in which the Irish Catholic Fraser played a Jewish quarterback in a bigoted '60s prep school." Janeane Garofalo (1964– ) Paul Giamatti (1967– ) Lauren Graham (1967– ) Kathy Griffin (1960– ) Anthony Michael Hall (1968– )Hall said he was "Irish and Italian" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, can be seen at Bonnie Hunt (1961– ) "After growing up as part of a large Irish family (seven kids), she trained as a nurse and worked specifically with cancer patients." Moira Kelly (1968– )Giles, Jeff (January 3, 1993). "Up and Coming": Moira Kelly; Playing Two Roles in Chaplin While Dreaming of Joan of Arc". The New York Times. Retrieved May 17, 2017. Matthew McConaughey (1969– ) Dylan McDermott (1961– )