Famous Actors Who Live (or Lived) in Connecticut

Connecticut's proximity to NYC, scenic coastline, and privacy have long attracted Hollywood stars. Notable residents include:

• Meryl Streep – Three-time Oscar winner; lives in Salisbury (Litchfield Hills). Known for The Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia!, Sophie's Choice.
• Daniel Day-Lewis – Three-time Best Actor Oscar winner; resides in Roxbury. Famous for There Will Be Blood, Lincoln, My Left Foot. Retired from acting in 2017.
• Paul Newman (1925–2008) – Legendary actor, director, philanthropist; lived in Westport for decades. Founded Newman's Own (food company donating all profits to charity). Films: Butch Cassidy, The Hustler, Cool Hand Luke.

Other past/present CT residents: Glenn Close (Greenwich), Christopher Walken (Wilton), Katharine Hepburn (Old Saybrook – family home), and Michael J. Fox (formerly Greenwich).