Can You Identify Where These Actors and Actresses Are From?

Some people don't know that Jim Carrey was born in Canada and not in the U.S. While he may seem quintessentially American, Jim has kept his Canadian citizenship as well as his more recently-acquired American one, making him a dual citizen of the two countries.

Liam Hemsworth of "Hunger Games" fame comes from down under, or rather, Australia. Before moving to the U.S., Liam was an actor in his home country, including an Australian soap opera. In the U.S., his first breakout role came in "The Last Song."

Remember the "Back to the Future" trilogy with Michael J. Fox? Its star has that very wholesome American appeal, so it's not surprising that so many people assume he's American. Not the case. He comes from Canada.

A method-acting star better known for his intense, brooding roles, Christian Bale was born in Wales. He has been acting since he was a child, though, and hasn't stopped since, trying out a variety of roles.

Seth Rogen may seem like the ultimate American funny guy to many, but he's not American. He's Canadian. He moved to Los Angeles as a teenager, where he began to hone his improvisational skills and performing stand-up. It served him well.

Penelope Cruz comes from Spain. While she has enjoyed a very successful career in American films, she also performs in Spanish. The renowned Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, for example, has cast her in many of his movies.

Although Bruce Willis was brought to the United States when he was very young, he was born in a small town in Germany called Idar-Oberstein to a German mother. The city is known for its gemstone business and Bruce Willis, of course.

Ryan Gosling hails from Canada, where he was homeschooled before turning to acting. He started out doing TV commercials before landing small parts in films. His charisma and acting chops ensured that the Canadian made his mark in American cinema, as he's now one of the more sought-after actors in Hollywood.

Gary Oldman is known for his performances in critically-acclaimed films such as "JFK," "True Romance" and "Dracula." The English actor seamlessly changes from one accent and persona to another, making him one of the most respected thespians of his generation.

Portia de Rossi originally hails from Australia, not Italy, as the last name might suggest. The actress made her film debut in "Sirens," appearing nude in it. When she moved to the U.S., she also made a splash in "Ally McBeal," which led to other endeavors.

Pamela Anderson has become an iconic figure in popular culture. While the former "Baywatch" star summed up images of Southern California beaches, she was actually born much further north. She's Canadian.

The multi-lingual Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, and made her way to the States as a child. Natalie has accolades not only for her acting but also for her academic merits. She graduated from Harvard, after all.

Charlize Theron grew up in South Africa, where she spoke Afrikaans. It apparently took her a while to shed her accent, a feat she has attributed to television shows for helping her along. It certainly worked, as she earned an Academy Award for her role as an American serial killer.

Rachel McAdams was born in Canada in the same city as Ryan Gosling: London, Ontario. Being compatriots might be one of the reasons they seemed to have such a strong connection onscreen and off. Their performance in The Notebook has become legendary.

Mila Kunis was born Milena Markovna Kunis in Ukraine, then part of the former Soviet Union. She moved to the States as a child. Smart and savvy, she learned English quickly, and by the time she was in "That '70s Show" she seemed as American as apple pie.

While her father is Lebanese, Salma Hayek hails from Mexico originally. Well known as an actress in such critically-acclaimed movies as "Frida" and "From Dusk Till Dawn," Hayek is well-known for her spirited performances and producing credits.

Idris Elba hails from London, where he grew up. He is known as a solid actor, garnering esteem from the Royals. The Queen has appointed him with a royal title in recognition of his contribution to the dramatic arts.

Rose Byrne was born in Australia. She had a career in Australian television and films before moving the States. The role that caught the attention of movie-goers was her turn as a handmaiden Dormé in "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones."

Since her father happened to be stationed in Italy at the time of her birth, that's where Amy Adams first saw the world. The esteemed actress, who has been nominated multiple times for an Oscar, has bestowed her daughter with an Italian connection with the name Aviana.

Martim Lawrence's first laughs were in Germany, where he was born. His parents served in the military there. When he moved to the U.S., he started out doing stand-up, like many comedians do while honing their skills before taking on leading roles in movies like "Big Momma's House."

Sure, she's technically British, but wasn't born anywhere in the U.K. Instead, the pixie-like Millie Bobby Brown was born in Spain. She lived there for the first few years of her life before returning to Britain. A move to the U.S. eventually followed.

The beautiful actress of movies like "Confessions of a Shopaholic" hails from Oman originally. That is, she was born there, but her upbringing is quite international indeed. With her Scottish parents, she grew up in Australia before moving to the U.S.

The sultry, smart Mischa Barton was born in London. While many people associate her with Orange Country due to her role in The O.C., she identifies herself as English and Irish. She did grow up in New York, though.

The model-turned-actress Emily Ratajkowski has a Polish last name and American parents, and yet she was born in England. She's known to have traveled extensively growing up, though she mostly grew up in California.

Stephen Moyer of "True Blood" fame was born in England. He had a distinguished career as a stage actor and in British series before taking on roles on American television. He's married to Anna Paquin, who is the subject of our next question.

His first name is Hawaiian, his mother is British and his father has mixed heritage, making for a thoroughly international mix. To top it all off, Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon. He then lived in both the U.S. and Canada.

She may seem quintessentially American in roles like the independent, sassy Samantha Jones of "Sex and the City" fame. The memorable Kim Cattrall was born in England, though, donning equal parts naughtiness and ladylike panache.

Famke Janssen was born in the Netherlands, aka Holland. Known for her role as a "Bond" femme fatale as well as " X-Men," she took a little while to turn to acting. At first, she studied literature at Columbia University before heading to LA.

This is almost a trick question because Nina Dobrev is known as a Canadian actress, and yet she was born not in Canada, but in Bulgaria. She did move to Canada very young, though. Aside from acting and modeling, she has also competed internationally as an aesthetic gymnast.

This one is a little trickier, since Anna Paquin was born in Canada but grew up in New Zealand. She was still a child when she became known for her role in "The Piano," which was shot in New Zealand. As a teenager, she moved to the U.S., and the rest is current history.

While Antonio Banderas has co-starred with Salma Hayek in films set in Mexico, he comes from Spain. Like the Spanish Penelope Cruz, he has also enjoyed a career acting in both American and Spanish films to much acclaim.

Although Urban has been a thespian in New Zealand for many years, he first caught the world's eyes as Éomer in "Lord of the Rings." The trilogy, of course, was filmed in New Zealand. Urban went on to have other notable roles, such as in "Judge Dredd."

Andrew Lincoln is originally from England. He lived and studied acting in London before landing a role in "This Life," a British drama series. Nowadays, he's better known as Rick Grimes of "The Walking Dead" series.

Actress/singer Kat Graham hails from Switzerland, the country of the Alps, multiple official languages, and world-famous chocolate. Like many of her compatriots, she speaks several languages, which surely serves her well.

While she has Kenyan roots, Oscar-winning Lupita Nyong'o was actually born in Mexico while her parents were exiled there. The family moved back to Kenya, though, which is when her thespian aspirations first came to fore.

"Pretty Little Liars" heartthrob Ian Harding was originally born in Germany. He has coughed up a few German words in interviews to the delight of many of his fans, who swoon at seeing him wielding his linguistic skills.

While many people associate Russell Crowe with Australia, he was actually born a little further south in New Zealand. Still, he's spent most of his life in Australia, where he first started acting before catching the eye of American filmmakers.

Diane Kruger was born and raised in Germany. She didn't start out as an actress, though. Initially, she studied ballet in London before returning to her home country and becoming a fashion model. Acting roles followed.

Although her parents are American, Rose McGowen spent the first years of her life in Europe. She lived in Italy, the country where it, before coming to the U.S. She made her debut in "The Doom Generation."

While many people think she would be born and raised in England, Emma Watson was actually born in France. Although she is closely associated with her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, Emma Watson has proven herself to be a versatile actress who is likely to have a lasting career.