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Mike Rossi Talks to Valerie Bertinelli About Her Memoir “Enough Already”

Delaware native, Valerie Bertinelli, is an actress and TV personality, best known for starring in the 70’s sitcom One Day at a Time. She now hosts the Emmy Award–winning Food…

Delaware native, Valerie Bertinelli, is an actress and TV personality, best known for starring in the 70’s sitcom One Day at a Time. She now hosts the Emmy Award–winning Food Network show Valerie’s Home Cooking as well as Kids Baking Championship. She is the author of Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time, and the follow-up Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life without Opening the Fridge, as well as Valeries Home Cooking and One Dish at a Time.

On January 18, 2022, Valerie released her most recent book ENOUGH ALREADY, a heartfelt look at turning sixty, the futility of finding happiness in numbers on a scale, learning to love herself the way she is today, and tips for a healthier outlook on life.

Listen to Mike Rossi's full interview with Valerie Bertinelli

 VALERIE BERTINELLI OVER THE YEARS


32 Of The Most Talented Famous Actresses From Delaware
Anyone who wants to admire and envy the world's biggest stars needs only to look on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there's no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can't get a reservation. 
But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns and cities across the country.
Sure, most of us know that Aubrey Plaza and Teri Polo hail from the first state.  But, did you know about the rest of these leading ladies who've made it on the big screen?
Stacker compiled a list of actresses that were born in Delaware from IMDb’s most popular list. Movie poster images are from OMDb. Keep reading to see which of your favorite actresses are from your home state.

Here are 32 Of The Most Talented Famous Actresses From Delaware:

Aubrey Plaza

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- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (6/26/1984)

- Known for:
--- Darius in "Safety Not Guaranteed" (2012)
--- Ingrid Thorburn in "Ingrid Goes West" (2017)
--- Lenore in "Dirty Grandpa" (2016)

Elisabeth Shue

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- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (10/6/1963)

- Known for:
--- Sera in "Leaving Las Vegas" (1995)
--- Chris in "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987)
--- Dr. Emma Russell in "The Saint" (1997)

Teri Polo

OMDb

- Born: Dover, Delaware, USA (6/1/1969)

- Known for:
--- Pam Byrnes in "Meet the Parents" (2000)
--- Pam Byrnes in "Meet the Fockers" (2004)
--- Char in "The Arrival" (1996)

Valerie Bertinelli

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- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (4/23/1960)

- Known for:
--- Barbara Cooper / Barbara Cooper Royer in "One Day at a Time" (1975-1984)
--- Casey Norton in "C.H.O.M.P.S." (1979)
--- Pancho Barnes in "Pancho Barnes" (1988)

Cynthia Rothrock

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (3/8/1957)

- Known for:
--- Cindy in "The Martial Arts Kid" (2015)
--- Self in "In Search of the Last Action Heroes" (2019)
--- Mrs. Cloudover in "Diary of a Lunatic"

Diane Salinger

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (1/25/1951)

- Known for:
--- Simone in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" (1985)
--- Psychiatrist in "Ghost World" (2001)
--- Penguin's Mother in "Batman Returns" (1992)

Yvette Freeman

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (10/1/1957)

- Known for:
--- Nurse Haleh Adams in "ER" (1994-2009)
--- Nurse in "Dead Again" (1991)
--- Irma in "Orange Is the New Black" (2014-2015)

Victoria De Mare

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (5/27/1905)

- Known for:
--- Amanda in "Hanukkah" (2019)
--- Foxy in "Beyond the Law" (2019)
--- Batty Boop in "Killjoy's Psycho Circus" (2016)

Regina Taufen

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (7/3/1979)

- Known for:
--- Additional Crew in "Finding Dory" (2016)
--- Additional Crew in "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014)
--- Additional Crew in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" (2009)

B.J. Ward

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (9/16/1944)

- Known for:
--- Velma in "The Scooby-Doo Project" (1999)
--- Scarlett / Harper Supporter / Reporter in "G.I. Joe" (1985-1986)
--- Queen of Hearts in "The Pagemaster" (1994)

Kathleen Widdoes

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (3/21/1939)

- Known for:
--- Emma Snyder / Emm in "As the World Turns" (1985-2010)
--- Masha in "The Sea Gull" (1968)
--- Geraldine Walden in "Courage Under Fire" (1996)

Herta Ware

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (6/9/1917)
- Died: 8/15/2005

- Known for:
--- Old Lady Wilkes in "Practical Magic" (1998)
--- Mrs. Sugarman in "Cruel Intentions" (1999)
--- Rose 'Rosie' Lefkowitz in "Cocoon" (1985)

Suzanne Savoy

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (not available)

- Known for:
--- Charlotte in "The Upside" (2017)
--- Perry Trivedi in "Better Call Saul" (2016-2018)
--- Mrs. Waterstein in "SMILF" (2019)

Estelle Taylor

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (5/20/1894)
- Died: 4/15/1958

- Known for:
--- Mme. de Sylva in "Where East Is East" (1929)
--- Anna Maurrant in "Street Scene" (1931)
--- Lucrezia Borgia in "Don Juan" (1926)

Donna Smythe

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (2/3/1957)
- Died: 9/19/2012

- Known for:
--- Gia Gaeta in "The Sopranos" 2000-2007
--- Dancer in "Gone with the Wieners" 2009

Ann Pennington

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- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (12/23/1893)
- Died: 11/4/1971

- Known for:
--- Susie in "Susie Snowflake" (1916)
--- Ann Pennington in "Pretty Ladies" (1925)
--- Ann Pennington in "Night Parade" (1929)

Heather Robb

OMDb

- Born: Newark, Delaware, USA (4/4/1983)

- Known for:
--- Screwdriver Vamp in "Stake Land" (2010)
--- Roommate in "The House of the Devil" (2009)
--- Aubry Promise / Fake Shemp in "The Roost" (2005)

Betty Karlen

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (7/13/1942)

- Known for:
--- Gina Amatullo / Mrs. Amatullo in "Fame" (1984-1987)
--- Linda Gato in "Chief Zabu" (1988)
--- Virginia Biederman in "The Bronx Zoo" (1987-1988)

Gloria Warren

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (4/7/1926)
- Died: 9/11/2021

- Known for:
--- Betty Palmer in "Cinderella Swings It" (1943)
--- Maria Garcia in "Bells of San Fernando" (1947)
--- Rona Simmons in "Dangerous Money" (1946)

Terry Anzur

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (not available)

- Known for:
--- Terry Anzur - The Media in "Volcano" (1997)
--- TV Newscaster #2 in "The Perfect Storm" (2000)
--- Factory Reporter in "Wag the Dog" (1997)

Lisa Marie Waishes

OMDb

- Born: Harrington, Delaware, USA (7/17/1972)

- Known for:
--- Girl in Michael's Dream in "Tomcats" 2001
--- Sexy Test Drive Girl in "Creep Van" 2012

Lauren Fortgang

OMDb

- Born: Delaware, USA (6/13/1978)

- Known for:
--- Tina Jones in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2010)
--- Sherri in "Law & Order" (2003)
--- Kristen (Zach's Babysitter) in "Guiding Light" (2006)

Kathy Nowrey

OMDb

- Born: Dover, Delaware, USA (9/2/1966)

- Known for:
--- Dancing Girl in Bar in "Coyote Ugly" (2000)
--- Anna in "The Show" (2013)
--- Jasmine / Jasmine James in "The Onion News Network" (2011)

Caroly Wilcox

OMDb

- Born: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA (5/16/1931)
- Died: 1/9/2021

- Known for:
--- Additional Crew in "The Muppet Movie" (1979)
--- Additional Crew in "Sesame Street" (1969-2012)
--- Additional Crew in "The Muppet Show" (1976-1981)

Susann Fletcher

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (9/7/1955)

- Known for:
--- Mrs. Bewildered in "The Producers" (2005)
--- Sheila in "Stand Up Guys" (2012)
--- Doris Cavanaugh in "Law & Order" (2000)

Margaret Gwenver

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (10/10/1926)
- Died: 10/18/2010

- Known for:
--- Judge in "Hit List" (1989)
--- Blanche Ralston in "One Life to Live" (1982)
--- Dr. Margaret Sedgwick in "Guiding Light" (1979-2007)

Bonnie Blair

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (10/4/1917)
- Died: 6/28/2011

- Known for:
--- Phone Operator in "The Falcon's Alibi" (1946)
--- Waitress in "Sister Kenny" (1946)
--- Girl at Party in "The Woman on the Beach" (1947)

Laura Kathryn Gay

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (9/11/2001)

- Known for:
--- Hannah in "Tip-Off" (2016)
--- Jo in "Miss Congeniality" (2017)
--- Student in "The Fallout Shelter" (2016)

Natasha Sattler

OMDb

- Born: Newark, Delaware, USA (10/16/1989)

- Known for:
--- Plainsboro Debate Team in "Rocket Science" (2007)
--- Emma in "Odd One Out" (2014)
--- Visual Effects in "Oz the Great and Powerful" (2013)

Ruth Gottschall

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (4/14/1957)

- Known for:
--- Hospital Dancer in "Everyone Says I Love You" (1996)
--- Nurse in "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1999)
--- Mrs. Greer in "The Wonderful World of Disney" (1999)

Rebecca Lynne

OMDb

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (12/17/1986)

- Known for:
--- Becky in "Aftermath" (2005)
--- Rude woman in "Monday Morning" (2005)
--- Interviewee in "The Troubled Interviewee" (2002)

Cori Yarckin

OMDb

- Born: Seaford, Delaware, USA (8/15/1982)

- Known for:
--- Camille Ruiz in "Noah Knows Best" (2000)
--- Lilith in "The Gig: Painless" (2006)
--- Soundtrack in "Picture This" (2008)

You probably knew about Ryan Phillippe and Raúl Esparza hailed from the First State.  But did you know that all of these actors are from Delaware?

Admiring and envying the world's biggest stars is easy to do on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms.  There's no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can't get a reservation.
But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns or cities across the country.  Stacker compiled a list of actors that were born in Delaware from IMDb’s most popular list. For each actor, we included a movie poster image from a film he is known for (all movie poster images from OMDb). Keep reading to see which favorite actors are from your home state.

These 32 Talented Celebrity Actors Are From Delaware:

Ryan Phillippe

- Born: New Castle, Delaware (9/10/1974)
- Known for:
--- Officer Hanson in "Crash" (2004)
--- Henry Denton in "Gosford Park" (2001)
--- Sebastian Valmont in "Cruel Intentions" (1999)

Doug Hutchison

BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Doug Hutchison holds up a poster in support of his wife, Big Brother housemate Courtney Stodden, as Dustin Diamond is evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house at Elstree Studios on September 6, 2013 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

- Born: Dover, Delaware (5/26/1960)
- Known for:
--- Percy Wetmore in "The Green Mile" (1999)
--- Loony Bin Jim in "Punisher: War Zone" (2008)
--- Ifty in "I Am Sam" (2001)

Raúl Esparza

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 04: Raúl Esparza attends the premiere for Hulu's "Dopesick" at Museum of Modern Art on October 04, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware (10/24/1970)
- Known for:
--- Tony Compagna in "Find Me Guilty" (2006)
--- Rafael Barba in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2012-2021)
--- Moreno in "Ferdinand" (2017)

John Gallagher Jr.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: John Gallagher Jr. attends the Premiere of HBO's "Westworld" Season 3 at TCL Chinese Theatre on March 05, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware (6/17/1984)
- Known for:
--- Emmett in "10 Cloverfield Lane" (2016)
--- Mason in "Short Term 12" (2013)
--- The Man in "Hush" (2016)

Chuck Wicks

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 07: Chuck Wicks attends the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

- Born: Smyrna, Delaware (6/20/1979)
- Known for:
--- Actor in "CMT Hot 20 Countdown"
--- Chuck Wicks in "CollegeHumor Originals" (2012)
--- Andrew Campbell in "A Unicorn for Christmas" (2021)

Judge Reinhold

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Amy Reinhold (L) and actor Judge Reinhold attend the 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 1, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware (5/21/1957)
- Known for:
--- Det. Billy Rosewood in "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984)
--- Brad Hamilton in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982)
--- Billy Rosewood in "Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987)

Marc Rambeau

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware (12/21/1942)
- Died: 2/9/1985
- Known for:
--- Alec Malloy in "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" (1963-1964)
--- Joey Jared in "Arrest and Trial" (1963)
--- Eddie in "Alcoa Premiere" (1963)

Stanton Heck

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware (1/8/1877)
- Died: 12/16/1929
- Known for:
--- Jasper Hardy in "The Bad Man" (1923)
--- Poggin in "The Lone Star Ranger" (1923)
--- John Gorman in "Is That Nice?" (1926)

Bill Neff

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware (6/30/1913)
- Died: 12/27/1999
- Known for:
--- Lieutenant Lee Thompson in "A Foreign Affair" (1948)
--- Capt. Jack Ramsey in "I Was a Male War Bride" (1949)
--- The real Schuyler Tatlock in "Miss Tatlock's Millions" (1948)

William Alland

- Born: Delmar, Delaware (3/4/1916)
- Died: 11/11/1997
- Known for:
--- Jerry Thompson in "Citizen Kane" (1941)
--- Producer in "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954)
--- Producer in "The Deadly Mantis" (1957)

Michael Oosterom

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware (9/28/1967)
- Known for:
--- Cornelius - Main Performer (2020) in "Earth to Ned" (2020-2021)
--- Rankle in "The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell" (2018)
--- Armond Mite in "No, You Shut Up!" (2013-2016)

Timothy Stickney

NEW YORK - MARCH 4: Actor Timothy D. Stickney attends the post-performance party of the opening night of King Lear at B-Bar March 4, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware (1/31/1965)
- Known for:
--- R.J. Gannon in "One Life to Live" (1994-2009)
--- Window Yeller in "Cop Land" (1997)
--- Suave Man in "Coming Soon" (1999)

Lyman Chen

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 21: Lyman Chen attends the premiere of The Asylum & Fathom Events' "Sharknado 2: The Second One" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on August 21, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware (10/12/1971)
- Known for:
--- Translator in "The Departed" (2006)
--- William Zhai in "Next" (2020)
--- Xun in "Mr. Robot" (2016-2017)

Joey Perillo

- Born: Wilmington, Delaware (4/9/1952)
- Known for:

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      George Maguire

      - Born: Wilmington, Delaware (12/4/1946)
      - Known for:
      --- Wally in "13 Reasons Why" (2017)
      --- Bill O'Connell in "Generations" (2018)
      --- Police Clerk in "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006)

      Kevin Ruf

      LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 27: Kevin Ruf poses for a portrait at The Groundlings Alumni Return To The Stage To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With '2000's Decade Night' at The Groundlings Theatre on May 27, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for The Groundlings)

      - Born: Wilmington, Delaware (12/7/1961)
      - Known for:
      --- Kenny Carlisle in "Halfway Home" (2007)
      --- Karen Williams' Receptionist in "Fun with Dick and Jane" (2005)
      --- Ted Tucker in "Jenny" (1997-1998)

      Chris Lobban

      - Born: Delaware (5/29/1905)
      - Known for:
      --- Kevin St. James in "Welcome Freshmen" (1991-1993)
      --- Bobby Johnson in "In the Heat of the Night" (1991-1994)
      --- Young Ernie in "Superboy" (1991)

      Zach English

      - Born: Wilmington, Delaware (3/31/1983)
      - Known for:
      --- Patrick in "The Real McCoy" 1993
      --- Dane O'Neill in "The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years" 1996

      Joe Garcio

      - Born: New Castle, Delaware (4/24/1904)
      - Died: 4/11/1982
      - Known for:
      --- Ozzie - Henchman [Chs.13-15] in "The Black Coin" (1936)
      --- Miller in "Where the West Begins" (1938)
      --- Squint - Henchman in "Overland Mail" (1939)

      Bernie McInerney

      - Born: Wilmington, Delaware (12/4/1936)
      - Known for:
      --- James Lamson in "Dan in Real Life" (2007)
      --- Dr. Cornfeld in "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" (1989)
      --- Hospital Doctor in "The Natural" (1984)

      Dave Sheridan

      LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 16: Actor Dave Sheridan arrives to the premiere of Open Road Films' "A Haunted House 2" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on April 16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

      - Born: Newark, Delaware (3/10/1969)
      - Known for:
      --- The Killer in "Scary Movie" (2000)
      --- Doug in "Ghost World" (2001)
      --- Mark in "Bubble Boy" (2001)

      Patrick Kerr

      - Born: Wilmington, Delaware (1/23/1956)
      - Known for:
      --- Michael in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000-2004)
      --- DMV Manager in "Domino" (2005)
      --- George Deakins in "ER" (2004)

      Eddie Paskey

      - Born: Delaware (8/20/1939)
      - Died: 8/17/2021
      - Known for:
      --- Lt. Leslie in "Star Trek: The Original Series" (1966-1968)
      --- Admiral Leslie in "Star Trek Phase II" (2004)
      --- Policeman in "Ben Casey" (1965)

      Adam Robert Worton

      - Born: Newark, Delaware (11/16/1992)
      - Known for:
      --- Baby Bink #1 in "Baby's Day Out" 1994

      Jacob Joseph Worton

      - Born: Newark, Delaware (11/16/1992)
      - Known for:
      --- Baby Bink #2 in "Baby's Day Out" 1994

      Tim Quill

      - Born: Wilmington, Delaware (10/18/1962)
      - Died: 9/25/2017
      - Known for:
      --- Pvt. Joe Beletsky in "Hamburger Hill" (1987)
      --- Alan Sosa in "Argo" (2012)
      --- Kevin O'Roarke in "Hiding Out" (1987)

      Ryan Spahn

      PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Filmmaker Ryan Spahn attends Night 4 of ChefDance on January 21, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images for ChefDance)

      - Born: Wilmington, Delaware (6/18/1980)
      - Known for:
      --- Joel in "The Bite" (2021)
      --- Billy in "Modern Love" (2021)
      --- Writer in "Nora Highland" (2020)

      Murphy Guyer

      NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 20: Actor/cast member Murphy Guyer attends the "Breakfast At Tiffany's" Broadway Opening Night after party at The Edison Ballroom on March 20, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

      - Born: Dover, Delaware (12/25/1952)
      - Known for:
      --- Officer Kaplan in "Arthur" (2011)
      --- James Gordon in "Batman: The Telltale Series" (2016)
      --- NSC Representative in "The Jackal" (1997)

      Brian Guest

      - Born: Wilmington, Delaware
      - Known for:
      --- Gym Dude in "Workaholics" (2014)
      --- Avery in "The Oath" (2018)
      --- Asst. U.S. Attorney in "Narcos" (2017)

      Paul Tulley

      - Born: Newark, Delaware (5/1/1942)
      - Known for:
      --- Mr. Taylor in "Real Genius" (1985)
      --- Sgt. Roberts in "Harry O" (1975-1976)
      --- Fosbender in "Police Story" (1976-1978)

      Patrick Mealey

      - Born: New Castle, Delaware (10/27/1997)
      - Known for:
      --- Nobuhiro in "Genshin Impact" (2020)
      --- Jonathan in "War Islands" (2020)
      --- Masato Kurogane in "Lucid9: Inciting Incident" (2016)

      Andrew Shue

      NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 25: Andrew Shue attends the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) New York Symposium & Awards Luncheon at New York Hilton Midtown at New York Hilton Midtown on October 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Breast Cancer Research Foundation)

      - Born: Wilmington, Delaware (2/20/1967)
      - Known for:
      --- Billy Campbell in "Melrose Place" (1992)