The great state of North Carolina is home to many amazing people and features, from incredible athletes to some of the deepest lakes. It’s also the home to some of the biggest movie stars. That’s what we’ll talk about today. These are the biggest movie stars from North Carolina. Many of these celebrities have been gracing movie screens for as far back as we can remember, and they all have a great portfolio of work that makes them some of the best and brightest.
While there have been many celebrities who were born in North Carolina, we wanted to spotlight the best and brightest. To do so, 24/7 Tempo used many sources, including the Internet Movie Database and Only In Your State. We also looked at many local sources, ranging from news organizations like WNCT-9 and CBS 17, and we came up with this list.
Andy Griffith
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When you ask most residents of the state about the biggest movie stars from North Carolina, the first name that will often come to mind is Andy Griffith. He was born in Mount Airy, NC, in 1926 and passed away in Manteo, NC, in 2012. He was born as an only child, and his parents were so poor that it took a while for them to buy a house, and Andy had to sleep in dresser drawers for several months. In his younger years, he was a shy child, but when he attended Mount Airy High School, he began to participate in the drama program. He later went on to attend the University of North Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Music degree.