Famous People Born Today

Johnny Cash

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1932

Birthplace: Kingsland, Arkansas, United States

Died: 2003

Johnny Cash, the American singer, songwriter and actor, was known for sorrow, moral suffering and redemption themes in his music. His genre was country, rock and roll, blues, folk and gospel sounds and he is one of the best-selling artists of all time. Cash had issues with drinking and drug abuse. Later he was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease.

Victor Hugo

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1802

Birthplace: Besançon, Doubs, France

Died: 1885

Victor Hugo was a French poet, dramatist, and novelist of the Romantic movement. Regarded as one of the best-known and greatest French writers of all time, Victor Hugo wrote abundantly during his career that spanned over six decades. Thanks to his works, such as Hernani and Cromwell, Victor Hugo was one of the leading figures of the Romantic literary movement.

Teresa Palmer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia

Teresa Palmer is best known for her roles in movies such as The Choice, Lights Out, I Am Number Four, and The Grudge 2. She worked in malls and wished to work in animal welfare, before being scouted by an agent. Her first full-fledged film, 2:37, was featured at Cannes.

Erykah Badu

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Widely regarded as the queen of neo-soul, Erykah Badu is an American singer-songwriter whose debut studio album Baduizm helped popularize neo-soul in the late-1990s. Thanks to her popularity, Erykah Badu serves as a subject for street art in several places, including Greater London, England. Also an actress, Badu has appeared in popular films, such as The Cider House Rules.

Jackie Gleason

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Bushwick, New York, United States

Died: 1987

Jackie Gleason was an American actor, writer, comedian, composer, and conductor. Nicknamed The Great One, Jackie Gleason is credited with developing the popular TV series The Jackie Gleason Show, which enjoyed high ratings for nearly two decades. His life and work inspired the 2002 television biopic Gleason in which he was played by comedian and actor Brad Garrett.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Kristiansund, Norway

Former Norwegian football player, Ole Gunnar Solskjær was one of the most successful players of Manchester United and scored 126 goals for it. He famously scored the winning goal against Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final to secure a treble for the Manchester United. Post retirement, he began his coaching career and is currently the manager of Manchester United.

Buffalo Bill

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1846

Birthplace: Scott County, Iowa, United States

Died: 1917

William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody was a legendary showman and bison hunter who had also been a Union soldier. He began working as a freight carrier at 11 and later performed in Wild West-themed shows. He later formed Buffalo Bill's Wild West and toured across the U.S. and Europe.

Michael Bolton

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Michael Bolton is an American singer-songwriter who has sold over 75 million records so far. Apart from recording several top 10 albums on the Billboard charts, Bolton also has several prestigious awards under his belt, such as Grammy Awards. Also known for his charity work, Bolton set up the Michael Bolton Foundation in order to aid children and women.

Fats Domino

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Died: 2017

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Tony Randall

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1920

Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Died: 2004

Tony Randall is best remembered as Felix Unger from the sitcom The Odd Couple, based on the 1965 play of the same name, also winning an Emmy for the role. He also appeared in series such as Love, Sidney and delivered Golden Globe-nominated roles in films such as Pillow Talk.

Pepe

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Maceió, Brazil

Pepe is a football player who plays for the Portugal national team and FC Porto. Counted among the leading defenders of his generation, Pepe played important roles in Portugal's championship-winning performances in the 2016 UEFA European Championship and the 2019 UEFA Nations League. He was named Süper Lig Defender of the Year in 2018.

William Frawley

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1887

Birthplace: Burlington, Iowa

Died: 1966

William Frawley is best remembered as Fred Mertz from the iconic sitcom I Love Lucy and as "Bub" O'Casey from My Three Sons. He had started his career as a vaudeville entertainer and later performed as part of the comedy duo Frawley and Louise, with his wife, Edna Louise Broedt.

Jamal Musiala

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2003

Birthplace: Stuttgart, Germany

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Nate Ruess

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Nate Ruess is best known as the lead vocalist of the Grammy-winning indie-pop band Fun and of the indie-rock band The Format. He is part of the labor-oriented non-profit organization Democratic Socialists of America. He was featured on Pink’s multi-platinum track Just Give Me a Reason and Eminem’s hit Headlights.

John Harvey Kellogg

Listed In: Physicians

Birth Year: 1852

Birthplace: Tyrone Township, Michigan, United States

Died: 1943

Physician, nutritionist, and businessman John Harvey Kellogg served as the director of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, which was a combination of a European spa, a hydrotherapy center, a hospital, and a hotel. He believed in biologic living. However, he is best remembered as the inventor of corn flakes.

Jennifer Grant

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Burbank, California, United States

Jennifer Grant, daughter of Cary Grant and Dyan Cannon, is best known for her performances as Celeste Lundy in Beverly Hills, 90210 and as Jacey Wyatt in Movie Stars. She has also appeared in the film The Evening Star and written a memoir detailing her relationship with her father.

Levi Strauss

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1829

Birthplace: Buttenheim, Germany

Died: 1902

Levi Strauss, the man behind the iconic clothing brand Levi Strauss & Co., or Levi's, which was also the first blue-jeans-manufacturing firm, was born in Germany and later moved to the US. It is rumored that his jeans were meant for the labor class, and he himself had never worn a pair.

Max Martin

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden

Record producer and songwriter Karl Martin Sandberg, better known as Max Martin, has created many 90s’ masterpieces such as Baby One More Time by Britney Spears and I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys. He is also an 11-time winner of the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award.

Fernando Llorente

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Pamplona, Spain

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Betty Hutton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1921

Birthplace: Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

Died: 2007

Mark Dacascos

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Mark Dacascos is an actor, trained martial artist, and TV personality. He is proficient in the Wun Hop Kuen Do style of martial arts and has won several karate and kung fu championships. As an actor, he is best known for his role in the action-horror film Brotherhood of the Wolf. He is married to actress Julie Condra.

Christopher Marlowe

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1564

Birthplace: Canterbury, Kent, England

Died: 1593

English playwright, poet, and translator, Christopher Marlowe, was one of the major literary figures of the Elizabethan era. It is believed that he greatly influenced his contemporary William Shakespeare. He led a troubled life and died young under mysterious circumstances. Despite his early death, he is regarded as one of the foremost dramatists of the 16th century London.

Barbara Niven

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1953

Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Kazuyoshi Miura

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan

Kazuyoshi Miura is a professional Japanese footballer for who age is truly just a number. He is above 50 and continues to be an active player , He holds the global record as the oldest player to score a goal in a professional soccer league. Associated with Yokohama FC, he played for Japan’s national team for a decade, scoring 55 goals from 89 matches.

Jonathan Cain

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Jonathan Cain is a singer-songwriter and musician. He is a keyboardist for the rock band Journey. Interested in music from a young age, he attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music. He began his professional music career in the mid-1970s and played with numerous bands before joining Journey. He is also a solo artist and owns a recording studio.

Beren Saat

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Ankara, Turkey

Beren Saat is a Turkish actress who has received critical appreciation for her acting since the beginning of her acting career. Some of the awards which she has won include Latina Turkish Awards and Golden Butterfly Awards. From 2008 to 2014, she was the highest-paid Turkish actress. Also known for her philanthropic efforts, Saat works closely with many charity organizations.

Greg Germann

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Steve Blake

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Hollywood, Florida

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Tex Avery

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1908

Birthplace: Taylor, Texas, United States

Died: 1980

Second only to Walt Disney in terms of influence, American animator and director Tex Avery is remembered for playing an important role in the development of popular characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Droopy, Screwy Squirrel etc. Well-known for his technical innovation and directorial style, his characters are equally loved by adults for their inherent sarcasm.

Erinn Bartlett

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States

Erinn Bartlett is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder. In 1991, she was crowned Miss Massachusetts Teen USA after which she went on to participate in the Miss Teen USA beauty pageant. She also established herself as an actress, appearing in TV series, such as CSI: Miami, How I Met Your Mother, and Rules of Engagement.

Marshall Faulk

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Corinne Bailey Rae

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Leeds, England

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Dub Taylor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1907

Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Died: 1994

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Li Na

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Wuhan, China

Li Na is a Chinese former tennis player. A former world No. 2, Li Na won two Grand Slam singles titles over the course of her career. She achieved international recognition in 2011 after becoming the first Asian Grand Slam singles champion. In 2019, she became the first Asian-born player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Brian Shaw

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Demetrius Andrade

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Tim Kaine

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Democratic politician and Virginia senator Tim Kaine was the vice-presidential running mate to Hillary Clinton in the 2016 U.S. election, but the duo lost to Republican Donald Trump and Mike Pence. The Harvard alumnus has also taught law and served as the mayor of Richmond and the governor of Virginia.

James Wan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

James Wan is an Australian screenwriter, film director, comic book writer, and producer. He is credited with creating or co-creating the popular Insidious, Saw, and The Conjuring Universe franchises. An exponent of the horror genre, James Wan established the Atomic Monster Productions, which produces television and film projects. He is also one of the most successful filmmakers of his generation.

Chuck Wepner

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

DeRay Davis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Verne Gagne

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1926

Birthplace: Corcoran, Minnesota, United States

Died: 2015

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Veronica Ngo

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Cầu Kè District, Vietnam

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Shiloh Fernandez

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Ukiah, California

Shiloh Fernandez is an American actor known for his performance in TV series like United States of Tara and Jericho. Apart from acting, Fernandez has also tried his hand at production and screenwriting; he made his debut as a producer and screenwriter in the 2014 drama film Queen of Carthage, in which he also played the lead role of Amos.

Jane Wagner

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Morristown, Tennessee, United States

Bill Duke

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1943

Birthplace: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Ky-Mani Marley

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica

Ky-Mani Marley is a Jamaican musician and actor best known for his 2001 studio album Many More Roads, which earned him a Grammy Award nomination. The son of Bob Marley, Ky-Mani Marley has also played lead roles in films like Shottas and One Love.