Famous People Born Today

Mark Zuckerberg

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: White Plains, New York, United States

The co-founder and CEO of the popular social networking website, Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg is also amongst the richest men in the world. Fascinated by computer since his early life, Zuckerberg co-created TheFacebook while still in college and later even dropped out to devote more time to it. At 23, he became the youngest self-made billionaire in history at that time.

George Lucas

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Modesto, California, United States

National Medal of Arts-winner George Lucas is best known for his iconic movie series Star Wars and Indiana Jones. He wished to the join the U.S. Air Force but was rejected, following which he studied film production at USC. He is also a Science Fiction Hall of Fame inductee.

Cate Blanchett

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Ivanhoe, Australia

Cate Blanchett is one of the most celebrated actresses of her times. She attained fame with the drama film, Elizabeth, in 1998. The Aviator, Blue Jasmine, Notes on a Scandal, Carol, The Talented Mr Ripley, Babel and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button are some of her other acclaimed and successful films. She has won two Academy awards so far.

Rob Gronkowski

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Amherst, New York, United States

Widely regarded as the greatest tight end of all time, Rob Gronkowski is also considered one of the best American football players of his generation. Also one of the most popular players, thanks to his larger-than-life personality, Rob Gronkowski has set many National Football League (NFL) records as a tight end.

Miranda Cosgrove

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

An American actress and singer, Miranda Cosgrove started out as a child actress. In 2010, she became the second-highest-paid child star, having earned $180,000 per episode for the TV series iCarly. Also a philanthropist, Miranda Cosgrove supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and is a spokesperson for an organization called Light the Night Walk which raises awareness for blood cancer.

Pokimane

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Morocco

Pokimane is an award-winning Twitch streamer and an important member of an online social entertainment group called OfflineTV. An inspiration to gamers across the world, Pokimane is part of an online gaming revolution which is likely to have a major impact in future. Her popularity as a Twitch streamer and YouTuber earned her a cameo in the film Free Guy.

Anahí

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Mexican singer-actor Anahi began her entertainment career with the show Chiquilladas as a toddler. She later soared to fame as Mia Colucci from the popular telenovela Rebelde and was also part of the hit pop group RBD. She is best known for her Billboard-topping track Rumba.

Martin Garrix

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Amstelveen, Netherlands

Dutch DJ and record producer Martin Garrix has been ranked No.1 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list. He decided to become a DJ when he was a child, and at the age of 17, he became the youngest DJ to headline the 2014 Ultra Music Festival. He has performed at many music festivals including Coachella and Electric Daisy Carnival.

Tim Roth

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

Tim Roth is an English actor who achieved popularity after appearing in several Hollywood films, including Tarantino's movies like Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs. He was part of the popular Brit Pack group of the late-1980s, thanks to his success in Hollywood. Also known for his direction skills, Roth debuted as a director with the 1999 film The War Zone.

David Byrne

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Dumbarton, Scotland

Talking Heads lead vocalist and avant-garde musician David Byrne has won several awards, including the Grammy, Oscar, and Golden Globe. He has spoken at TED Talks, launched his own record label, and held visual arts exhibitions. He advocates for cycling and has mostly used a bike throughout his life.

Sofia Coppola

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

The daughter of the popular filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola followed in her father's footsteps to become a screenwriter and filmmaker. Sofia became only the second woman to win the Best Director award in the history of Cannes Film Festival when she won the award at the 2017 Festival.

Clay Matthews

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Clay Matthews III is an American football player who hails from the Matthews family of footballers. Matthews helped the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League, where he played as an outside linebacker from 2009 to 2018, win Super Bowl XLV. Currently a free agent, Matthews also appeared in the 2015 film Pitch Perfect 2 and WWE in 2011.

Greg Davies

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: St Asaph

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Olly Murs

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Witham, Essex, England

Known for his songs like Thinking of Me, Heart Skips a Beat and Dance with Me Tonight, Olly Murs established himself as a successful singer and songwriter. The Englishman, whose music genres range from pop to neo soul came to prominence with his performance in The X Factor. The Manchester United fan is also a television presenter and voice actor.

Oona O'Neill

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1925

Birthplace: Warwick Parish, Bermuda

Died: 1991

Robert Zemeckis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hans Albert Einstein

Listed In: Engineers

Birth Year: 1904

Birthplace: Bern, Switzerland

Died: 1973

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

James Rallison

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Arizona

James Rallison is an American YouTuber, cartoonist, author, animator, and voice actor. He is credited with co-creating the popular animated adventure-comedy Netflix series Oddballs. Rallison is also known for creating storytime animations for his YouTube channel TheOdd1sOut, which has millions of subscribers. In 2016, James Rallison received a nomination at the Streamy Awards.

Anjelah Johnson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: San Jose, California, USA

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Jack Bruce

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Bishopbriggs

Died: 2014

Legendary Scottish singer-songwriter, bassist, and composer Jack Bruce gained international fame with the British rock band Cream and released iconic tracks such as I Feel Free. He also performed as part of the jazz fusion group the Tony Williams Lifetime. In 2006, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Ryland Adams

Listed In: YouTubers

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Suzy Kolber

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Big Van Vader

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Lynwood, California, United States

Died: 2018

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Manushi Chhillar

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Rohtak, Haryana, India

Manushi Chhillar is an Indian actress and model. Chhillar achieved popularity in 2017 when she won the Miss World pageant, becoming only the sixth Indian to win the pageant. After winning the pageant, Chhillar went on to sign a three-film contract with the popular production company Yash Raj Films. She has also modeled for popular brands like Fashion Big Bazaar.

Sian Phillips

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, United Kingdom

Sian Phillips is a respected Welsh actress whose achievements over the course of her career spanning over seven decades were honored with a Radio Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 BBC Audio Drama Awards. Sian Phillips, who has won prestigious awards, such as BAFTA TV Award, was appointed DBE during the New Year Honours in 2016.

Danny Huston

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Danny Huston, son of director John Huston and actor Zoe Sallis, is best known for his Independent Spirit Award-nominated performance in the film Ivans Xtc. He has also starred in films such as The Aviator and Marie Antoinette, and been part of two seasons of American Horror Story.

Francesca Annis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Kensington, London, United Kingdom

Francesca Annis is best known for her BAFTA-winning role of Lillie Langtry in the series Lillie. Fans also loved her as Lady Ludlow in the series Cranford and its sequel, and as Hyacinth Gibson in the series Wives and Daughters. She is also an Olivier Award-nominated Shakespearean theater actor.

Eric Morecambe

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1926

Birthplace: Morecambe

Died: 1984

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Robert Owen

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1771

Birthplace: Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales

Died: 1858

While working as an apprentice to a clothes manufacturer, Robert Owen often spent hours reading at his employer’s library. He later explored the textile industry and led a Manchester firm. Remembered as a pioneer of the co-operative movement and utopian socialism, he improved the working conditions of factory workers.

Robert Greene

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Robert Greene is best known for his international bestsellers such as The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, and The Art of Seduction. Some of his books have been banned in American prisons and have been described as manipulative, while some have been mentioned in popular songs.

Camila Sodi

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Mexican actor/singer Camila Sodi, niece of entertainer Thalía and part of the famed Sodi family, is best known for series such as Falsa identidad and Rubí. Fans also loved her in the telenovelas Inocente de ti and A que no me dejas, and in films such as Camino a Marte.

Jahking Guillory

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States

Jahking Guillory is an American rapper and actor who has been active in the entertainment industry since the mid-2010s. Beginning his career as a teenager, he played the leading role of Brandon in the film, Kicks. His role in the Netflix series On My Block also earned him much appreciation. Since then, he has appeared in many popular TV shows.

Thomas Gainsborough

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1727

Birthplace: Sudbury, England

Died: 1788

Thaddeus Moss

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1998

Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Kirstjen Nielsen

Listed In: Lawyers & Judges

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.

Bobby Darin

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1936

Birthplace: East Harlem, New York, United States

Died: 1973

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Cheng Yen

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1937

Birthplace: Taichung City, Taiwan

Jack Hughes

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Lina Esco

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

American actor/producer Lina Esco is best known to audiences for her performance as Katie Vega in the series Cane. She also produced the comedy-drama Free the Nipple. In 2017, she came forward as a victim of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual advances, and later also claimed to have been raped twice.

Sabine Schmitz

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Adenau, Germany

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Wilhelm Steinitz

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1836

Birthplace: Prague, Czechia

Died: 1900

Wilhelm Steinitz was an Austrian-born American chess player. He is recognized as the first World Chess Champion, having reigned from 1886 to 1894. A multi-talented personality, Wilhelm Steinitz was also an influential chess theoretician and writer. Steinitz is also remembered for having a huge impact on the game and was a well-known player during his time.

Cole Bennett

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Plano, Illinois, Unted States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Kelly Gale

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Gothenburg, Sweden

Kelly Gale is a Swedish-Australian model best known for her association with Playboy, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and Victoria's Secret. In September 2016, she was chosen as the Playboy Playmate of the Month. One of the most popular Swedish models of her generation, Kelly Gale has walked runways for famous designers like Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Jean Paul Gaultier.

Shanice

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Martine McCutcheon

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Hackney, London, England, UK

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Taylor Darling

Listed In: Social Media Stars

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Patrick Bruel

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Tlemcen, Algeria

Patrick Bruel is a French singer, actor, songwriter, and professional poker player. Many of his studio albums have reached number one positions on French and Belgian music charts. A world-class poker player, Bruel won the 1998 World Series of Poker bracelet. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, Bruel is part of a charity group called Les Enfoirés.