The 10 most famous Scottish actors have made a definite impact on the film industry, included in this list not just because of their heritage, but because of their talent as well. Hollywood is rife with actors and actresses from all across the globe and Scotland has contributed many of the entertainment industryâs best.1  Sean Connery Born in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Connery is by far and away the most famous Scottish actor of our time.ollywood is rife with actors and actresses from all across the globe and Scotland has contributed many of the entertainment industryâs best. 1  Sean Connery Born in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Connery is by far and away the most famous Scottish actor of our time.