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The Most Renowned Actors Hailing from West Virginia

It’s simple to admire and feel envious of the greatest stars in the world on social media. There is no lack of proof of how wonderful the high life can be, from A-list actors and well-known artists to professional ball players and comedians who have their own comedies.
 
Explore the remarkable careers of the most famous actors who proudly call West Virginia their home
 
However, the great majority of these superstars grew up outside of Hollywood, rising from modest beginnings in typical little towns or cities throughout the nation to the bright lights and large bucks of superstardom. Our friends from igamingwv.com have compiled a list of famous actors from West Virginia, so let’s take a look.
 

  • 1. Brad Dourif
    As one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, Brad Dourif is well-known for his roles in both television and movies. Dourif, who was born in Huntington, West Virginia, began his acting career in the late 1960s and established himself as a very talented character actor. This talented actor has won several accolades for his remarkable ability to play a variety of characters. In 1975, Dourif had his big break as Billy Bibbit in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. His reputation as a performer of extraordinary depth and passion was cemented by this portrayal, which also brought him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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  • 2. Lou Myers
    Myers, the son of Dorothy Jeffries, was born in Cabin Creek, West Virginia. Despite being often portrayed as a cranky old guy, he made appearances in a number of dramas, comedies, and stage plays in addition to films. His first role was as an understudy for Reverend Mosley in the Broadway production of The First Breeze of Summer. His most well-known role was perhaps that of the brash Mr. Vernon Gaines from the comedy A Different World. Myers was a skilled pianist as well.
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  • 3. Don Knotts
    Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, on July 21, 1924, as Jesse Donald Knotts, Don Knotts became a well-known personality in the entertainment industry. Knotts came from modest origins as the youngest of four boys in a poor household. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and then pursued his acting career, beginning in the late 1940s with small appearances on radio and television. But it was his portrayal of the endearing and hilarious Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show that shot him to fame and brought him five Emmy Awards.
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  • 4. Steve Harvey
    Steve Harvey has been a prominent player in the entertainment industry for more than thirty years. He was born Broderick Stephen Harvey on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Harvey began his career in comedy in the middle of the 1980s, initially finding success as a stand-up comic before moving on to television. Harvey’s versatile skill has allowed him to do quite a lot throughout his career. He is an acclaimed novelist, a prominent TV presenter, and a well-known comedian. Harvey’s tenure, which started in 1993, as the host of Showtime at the Apollo marked a significant turning point in his career.
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  • 5. John Corbett
    John Corbett is well-known for having had a great acting career and leaving his mark on Hollywood history. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on May 9, 1961, he had a difficult upbringing. Despite these difficulties, Corbett was able to turn hardship into strength, turning himself into a role model and a living example of willpower. Corbett’s breakout performance was in the 1990s television series Northern Exposure, playing Chris Stevens. He received widespread acclaim from viewers for his captivating depiction of the reflective DJ, which led to an Emmy nomination. He went on to excel in a number of TV and movie roles after this early triumph.
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No Schedule This Week – Premieres & Finales!

As some of you may know, I’m a professional fiction book editor. I love it, but right now is a crazy busy time of year because a lot of independent authors are readying their books to get out in time for Christmas. And THAT means I just simply don’t have time to doing this week’s schedule. 🙁 As much as I want to do it, it literally takes me a full day, and I just don’t have time. Since we’re getting down to the holiday, there’s not a ton new on aside from many, many new specials. Anything significant, I’ll post here, but you can find the whole schedule at Zap2It and The Futon Critic.

Sunday:

Season Finale:
Incredible Animal Journeys – NGC @ 9/8c & 10/9c

Series Premiere:
Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen – PBS @ 8/7c

Season Premiere:
Barrett-Jackson Revved Up – FYI @ 9:30/8:30c
 

Monday:

Season Finale:
Kitchen Nightmares – FOX @ 8/7c

Series Premiere:
Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning – HBO @ 9/8c

Season Premiere:
Midsomer Murders – Acorn TV @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
 

Tuesday:

Season Finale:
Dancing with the Stars – ABC @ 8/7c (3-Hour Season Finale)
Parking Lot Payday – AXS TV @ 8:30/7:30c
Building Roots – HGTV @ 9/8c
Welcome to Plathville – TLC @ 10/9c
Black Cake – Hulu @ 12:01AM/11:01PMc
Messi Meets America – Apple TV+ @ 12:01AM/11:01PMc

Series Premiere:
Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too? – Paramount+ @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete Limited Series Premiere)
John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial – Apple TV+ @ 12:01AM/11:01PMc (Complete Limited Series Premiere)

Season Premiere:
Real Time Crime – ID @ 9/8c
Life Below Zero: First Alaskans – NGC @ 10/9c
Hollywood Houselift with Jeff Lewis – Amazon/Freevee @ 12:01AM/11:01PMc (2 New Episodes Including Season Premiere)

New Night:
The Graham Norton Show – BBC America @ 11/10c
 

Wednesday:

Season Finale:
The Santa Clauses – Disney+ @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
Court Cam – A&E @ 9/8c
Squid Game: The Challenge – Netflix @ 9:01/8:01c (Special Time)
Surrealestate – Syfy @ 10/9c

Season Premiere:
Coach Prime – Amazon @ 12:01AM/11:01PMc (Complete Second Season Premiere)
 

Thursday:

Season Finale:
Frasier – Paramount+ @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
Wicked City – ALLBLK @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
Bachelor in Paradise – ABC @ 8/7c (3-Hour Season Finale)
No Demo Reno – HGTV @ 9/8c

Series Premiere:
Archie – BritBox @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (2 New Episodes Including Limited Series Premiere)
My Life with the Walters Boys – Netflix @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete First Season Premiere)
The Lovers – Sundance Now @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (2 New Episodes Including Series Premiere)
World War II: From the Frontlines – Netflix @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete First Season Premiere)
Culprits – Hulu @ 12:01AM/11:01PMc (Complete First Season Premiere)

Season Premiere:
Carl Weber’s The Black Hamptons – BET+ @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
Hush – ALLBLK @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete Second Season Premiere)
The Envoys – Paramount+ @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete Second Season Premiere)
Southern Hospitality – Bravo @ 9/8c
 

Friday:

Season Finale:
FBoy Island – The CW @ 9/8c
Murder in the 21st – A&E @ 10:01/9:01c

Season Premiere:
The Great British Baking Show: Holidays – Netflix @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete Sixth Season Premiere)

Special:
Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie – Peacock @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
 

Saturday:

Season Finale:
The Silence – Ovation @ 7/6c

Special:
Doctor Who – Disney+ @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (“The Giggle” Special)

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Site News – Thank You!

I want to thank everyone who has sent in their good thoughts and wishes for my dad and their support for the site. It’s SO appreciated, you have no idea. So thank you! And be on the lookout for new schedules this next week. Dad’s doing well in rehab, and I have the time to do both the weekly and daily schedules again. Yay! 😀

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Site News & Schedule

Hi all. Thank you for your patience. My dad is here in Kansas City. He was checked into the hospital this past Monday night/Tuesday morning. He was released to the inpatient rehab yesterday. I’ve been with him at the hospital every day from 8am to about 7pm, so I haven’t had a chance to do this coming week’s schedule, and frankly, I’m just too tired to try to squeeze it in tonight. I *should* be back for the full weekly and daily schedules next week, so stay tuned then! But here’s a list of the important bits this week. 🙂

Sunday:
Fear the Walking Dead – AMC & AMC+ @ 9/8c (Fall Premiere)
The Great Halloween Fright Fight – ABC @ 10/9c (Season Premiere)
Outrageous Pumpkins – Food Network @ 10/9c (Season Finale)
Rachael Ray’s Rebuild – Hulu @ 12:01AM/11:01PMc (Complete First Season Premiere)

Monday:
The Sommerdahl Murders – Acorn TV @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete Fourth Season Premiere)
Maine Cabin Masters – Magnolia Network @ 9/8c (Season Premiere)
30 Coins – HBO @ 10/9c (Season Premiere)

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Site News: No Daily Schedules This Week

Hi all. Just to let you know… The weekly schedule will go up tonight on schedule, but due to a family emergency, I’m heading out of town, so I’m not able to get the daily schedules done. So please just use the weekly schedule. Sorry!

Thanks! ~ Jenny

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