Famous Actors and Actresses Born Or Living in Dallas Dallas, in case you haven’t noticed, is not New York or Los Angeles. These coastal entertainment capitols might get the bulk of the TV and movie celebrities, but don’t rule out DFW’s star power. Not only is North Texas a popular spawning ground for talent, but some big names also call it home. Here’s a guide to the stars who are from DFW, or who were just lucky enough to get here later….