Famous People Born Today

Clint Eastwood

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1930

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

The quintessential Western man in the Hollywood movies, Clint Eastwood is regarded as the cultural icon of masculinity. Eastwood’s brilliant portrayal of tough, rugged, ruthless guy in the Western movies endeared him to the masses and brought him international fame.

Brooke Shields

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Popular actress and model, Brooke Shields, was exposed to the show business early on as her mother was a model. Her mother helped her find work when she was just a baby. Starting her career as a model, she eventually moved on to acting. Besides TV shows and films, she has also appeared in many Broadway musicals.

Colin Farrell

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Castleknock, Ireland

Colin Farrell is one of the most popular and celebrated Irish actors. He was ranked fifth in The Irish Times newspaper's Ireland's greatest film actors list in 2020. Known for his casanova image, Colin has also had drug addiction problems and suffers from insomnia. In 2006, he filed a lawsuit against Nicole Narain for releasing their 13-minute sex tape.

Joe Namath

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States

Joe Namath is a former football player who was named on The Sporting News' 100 Greatest Football Players list in 1999. He established himself as a sports icon and a pop culture icon after guaranteeing a victory to his team, New York Jets, over the favorites, Baltimore Colts, and then helping his team win Super Bowl III against the Colts.

Lea Thompson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Initially a ballerina, Lea Thompson later deviated to acting, after being told she didn’t have the perfect body to pursue ballet. She then modeled for Burger King and eventually bagged a role in Jaws 3-D. She later gained fame with Caroline in the City and the Back to the Future trilogy.

John Bonham

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Redditch, England, UK

Died: 1980

John Bonham was an English drummer and songwriter. Considered one of the most influential and greatest rock drummers in history, Bonham was part of the world-renowned rock band Led Zeppelin. He influenced several drummers like Joey Kramer, Dave Grohl, Ian Mosley, Neil Peart, and Tommy Lee among other famous drummers. Bonham is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

Walt Whitman

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1819

Birthplace: West Hills, New York, United States

Died: 1892

Walt Whitman was an American poet, journalist, and essayist. Also a humanist, Whitman played a crucial role in the shift between transcendentalism and realism. Often referred to as the father of free verse, Whitman is one of the most influential American poets of all time. Several decades after his death, Walt Whitman's poetry remains influential.

Phillipa Soo

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Libertyville, Illinois, United States

An actress who first gained fame with her role in the Broadway musical Hamilton, Phillipa Soo is currently living her dream of performing in plays, TV shows, and films. Interested in acting from a young age, she graduated from The Juilliard School's acting program before beginning her career. A socially conscious individual, she is also involved in philanthropy.

Marco Reus

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Dortmund, Germany

Marco Reus is a German football player who plays for the Germany national team and the popular Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. Known for his speed, versatility, technical skills, and shooting ability, Reus was named the Footballer of the Year (Germany) in 2012. In 2013, 2014, and 2019, Marco Reus helped Borussia Dortmund win the prestigious DFL-Supercup.

Nate Robinson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Nate Robinson is a former professional basketball player who has played in the NBA for the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, and Chicago Bulls. He went professional in 2005 and became the NBA's first three-time slam dunk champion in 2010. He retired in 2018. He now runs a restaurant in Rainier Beach.

Tom Berenger

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Chris Elliott

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Actor, comedian, and writer Chris Elliott is the winner of four consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards. Best known for playing Larry in the movie Groundhog Day, he has also appeared in many TV shows. Besides comedy and acting, he loves to write and is the author of four books spoofing history or pseudo-history.

Eric Christian Olsen

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Eugene, Oregon, USA

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Normani Hamilton

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Normani Hamilton is an American dancer and singer. Hamilton, who was part of the popular girl group Fifth Harmony, has won several awards, such as BMI Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards. Also a philanthropist, Hamilton has been involved with charities like the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Since 2017, she has been serving as a global ambassador for the American Cancer Society.

Don Ameche

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1908

Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

Died: 1993

Don Ameche started as a comedian and vaudeville performer. He later gained fame on radio, too, appearing in the sketch comedy The Bickersons. He also earned a 20th Century Fox contract, appeared in movies such as Trading Places, and won an Academy Award for his role in Cocoon.

Denholm Elliott

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1922

Birthplace: Ealing, London, England

Died: 1992

Veteran English actor, Denholm Elliott, had more than 125 film and TV credits to his name. He is best remembered for playing Mr. Emerson in the film, A Room with a View. A much-respected character actor, he received three British Academy Film Awards. He was secretly bisexual and had an open marriage to actress Susan Robinson.

Evan Fong

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Born to a Korean mother and a Chinese father in Canada, Evan Fong is a college-drop-out-turned-YouTuber. Known for his massively successful YouTube channel, VanossGaming, which showcases his reactions to video games, Fong is one of the top 10 earners on the site. He has also started experimenting with music.

Cupcakke

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Archie Panjabi

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Edgware, United Kingdom

Archie Panjabi is an English actress who became the first person of Asian origin to receive a Primetime Emmy Award for acting; she won the prestigious award for her portrayal of Kalinda Sharma in the American legal drama TV series The Good Wife. Also a well-known philanthropist, Panjabi works with the non-governmental organization Amnesty International in support of women's rights.

Jim Hutton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Binghamton, New York, USA

Died: 1979

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Iga Swiatek

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Warsaw, Poland

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Jordy Nelson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Manhattan, Kansas, USA

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Gregory Harrison

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Avalon, Catalina Island, California, USA

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Gable Steveson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2000

Birthplace: Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Yael Grobglas

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Paris, France

Yael Grobglas is an Israeli actress known for her performance in the popular American satirical telenovela Jane the Virgin. After appearing in a couple of Israeli films, Grobglas achieved international recognition when she played Shir in a horror film titled Rabies. She then established herself in the American TV and film industry by appearing in projects like Jane the Virgin.

Jonathan Tucker

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1898

Birthplace: Bowersville, Ohio, United States

Died: 1993

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was an American author and minister best known for his efforts to popularize the concept of positive thinking. His book The Power of Positive Thinking is a great testimony to his efforts. Peale influenced several US presidents, including President Richard Nixon and Donald Trump. Artist and cartoonist Scott Adams has cited Peale as a major influence.

Gregor Strasser

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1892

Birthplace: Geisenfeld

Died: 1934

Corey Hart

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Corey Hart is a Canadian singer-songwriter best known for his hit singles, Never Surrender and Sunglasses at Night. In a career spanning over 35 years, Hart has released successful albums like Boy in the Box which peaked at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart. He has been inducted into the Canada's Walk of Fame and Canada's Music Hall of Fame.

Peter Yarrow

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Died: 2025

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Johnny Paycheck

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1938

Birthplace: Greenfield, Ohio

Died: 2003

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Sharon Gless

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Waka Flocka Flame

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame rose to fame with the release of his single O Let's Do It in 2009. His debut album released the following year, peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200. He is a member of the group 1017 Brick Squad. He is involved in mental health advocacy and charitable endeavors.

Erik Karlsson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Landsbro, Sweden

Erik Karlsson is a Swedish ice hockey player who currently plays for the San Jose Sharks of the NHL. An important member of the Sweden men's national team, Karlsson was part of the team that won the silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics. He also helped his national team win the bronze medal at the 2010 IIHF World Championship.

Sean Flynn

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: 1971

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Dave Roberts

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Naha, Okinawa, Japan

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Alida Valli

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1921

Birthplace: Pola, Italy

Died: 2006

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Kenny Lofton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: East Chicago, Indiana, United States

Moses Moody

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2002

Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Svetlana Alexievich

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

Nobel Prize-winning Belarusian journalist and oral historian Svetlana Alexievich is known for her signature documentary-style novels, which mingle fiction and reporting. Her five-part Voices of Utopia mirrored the lives of people in the Soviet Union. With her writing, she often criticizes the governments of Belarus and the Soviet Union.