Minnesota, the State of Hockey, has produced a lot more than just incredible hockey stars. This gorgeous state with its over 10,000 lakes has also birthed some of the best actors in the world!
But how do you choose just a few great actors? To compile this list of the 10 biggest movie stars from Minnesota, 24/7 Tempo reviewed multiple entertainment and film websites including IMDb and ScreenRant.
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Jessica Biel
Who hasn’t heard of Jessica Biel? She is one of the best female movie stars from Alaska. Jessica Biel was born on March 3, 1982, in Ely, Minnesota. Although born in Minnesota, Jessica was raised moving around a lot including to states like Texas, Colorado, and Illinois.
Jessica Biel has starred in large movies like ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’, ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’, and ‘I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry’.
Josh Hartnett
Josh Hartnett is another actor from Minnesota. He was born on July 21, 1978, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He’s been acting since around 1997 and gained recognition from his role in the series ‘ Cracker’.
Josh Hartnett has played many roles in different genres. He’s starred in science fiction, horror, and drama series and films. Some films he’s starred in include ‘Halloween H20: 20 Years Later’, ‘Pearl Harbor’, ’40 Days and 40 Nights’, and ‘Oppenheimer’.
Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder is a gem. She’s been in many films and TV series and has a long career. She is definitely one of the most famous actors from Minnesota. Winona Ryder was born on October 29, 1971, in Winona County, Minnesota. She’s been active in the acting industry since 1987 but really grew in recognition in the 1990s.
Winona Ryder is known for her incredible roles in ‘Edward Scissorhands’, ‘Beetlejuice’, and ‘The Crucible’. She was also most recently in films and shows like ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Frankenweenie’.
Vince Vaughn
Fourth on our list (although in no particular order) is Vince Vaughn. Vince Vaughn was born on March 28, 1970 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comedic Minnesota actor has been in a lot of films since 1988.
A movie that skyrocketed his acting career was ‘Swingers’. Vince Vaughn also starred in ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park’, ‘Zoolander’, ‘DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story’, and ‘Couples Retreat’.
Kevin Sorbo
Continuing our list of movie stars from Minnesota is Kevin Sorbo. Kevin Sorbo was born on September 24, 1958, in Mound, Minnesota. He’s been active in the film industry since 1984.
Kevin Sorbo starred in movies and series like ‘Kull the Conqueror’, ‘Tales of an Ancient Empire’, ‘Storm Rider’, and ‘God’s Not Dead’.
Chris Pratt
One of many great male movie stars from Minnesota is Chris Pratt. He was born on June 21, 1979 in Virginia, Minnesota. Chris Pratt has starred in many movies and TV series. He’s best known for his portrayal of Andy in ‘Parks and Recreation’.
Following the popularity of the series ‘Parks and Recreation’, Chris Pratt moved on to larger projects. Since then, he’s starred in ‘Jurassic World’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘The Lego Movie’, and ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’.
Patrick Flueger
Another great movie actor from Minnesota is Patrick Flueger. This excellent actor was born on December 10, 1983, in Redwing, Minnesota. He was raised in Minnesota and graduated from Red Wing High School.
Patrick Flueger’s first large role was in the film ‘The Princess Diaries’. He also starred in media like ‘The World’s Fastest Indian ‘, ‘Mother’s Day’, ‘Chicago P.D.’, and ‘The 4400’.
Jesse Ventura
Next on our list is Jesse Ventura. Jesse Ventura has had an interesting life. Not only was he an actor for years, but also a professional wrestler, and politician. Jesse Ventura was born on July 15, 1951, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
During his film career, Jesse Ventura starred in ‘The Running Man’, ‘Batman & Robin’, and ‘Demolition Man’.
Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange is an incredible woman actor from Minnesota. She was born on April 20, 1949, in Cloquet, Minnesota. She’s been active in the industry since 1976.
So, what has this incredible actress starred in? Do you recognize any of these titles? Jessica Lange played roles in ‘King Kong’, ‘Everybody’s All-American’, ‘The Vow’, and the American Horror Story series.
Judy Garland
There was no way Judy Garland wasn’t making our list. Judy Garland was born on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Sadly, she passed away at 49 years old on June 22, 1969.
During her incredible, but short, career, she played roles in ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ‘Little Nellie Kelly’, ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’, and ‘A Star Is Born’.
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