Famous People Born Today

Nicole Kidman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Australian actress and producer Nicole Kidman is one of the world's highest-paid actresses. She is the founder of the production company Blossom Films. She was twice named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. Besides acting, she has been a Goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 1994.

Lionel Richie

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Tuskegee, Alabama, United States

Lionel Richie is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and composer whose work with the band Commodores and his solo career established him as a successful balladeer of the 1980s. Having sold more than 90 million records, Lionel Richie is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Also a philanthropist, Richie helped raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Frank Lampard

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Romford, United Kingdom

The current head coach of Chelsea Football Club, Lampard spent most of his playing career with Chelsea. He is widely considered one of the greatest midfielders and greatest Chelsea players of his generation. While playing for the England national team, he represented England at three World Cups. In 2015, he was appointed an OBE for his services to football.

John Goodman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Affton, Missouri, United States

Regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation, John Goodman has contributed to the success of many films and TV series over the years. He has also had a major impact as a humanitarian by appearing in many recovery commercials post-Hurricane Katrina. Once an alcoholic, Goodman has stayed sober since 2007, thereby inspiring many people struggling with alcoholism.

Errol Flynn

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1909

Birthplace: Battery Point, Australia

Died: 1959

Regarded as the successor to Douglas Fairbanks, Errol Flynn was an Australian-born actor who gained recognition in the Golden Age of Hollywood mainly because of his romantic swashbuckler roles. He also achieved fame for his reputation as a womanizer and party animal in personal life. His career and life inspired several films, such as My Wicked, Wicked Ways and Flynn.

Brian Wilson

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Inglewood, California, United States

Died: 2025

Brian Wilson is a singer-songwriter and record producer. He is credited with co-founding the popular rock band, The Beach Boys. Referred to as a genius, Wilson serves as an inspiration to several indie musicians. Regarded as one of the most significant songwriters of his generation, Wilson is often featured in lists, such as the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.

John Mahoney

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1940

Birthplace: Blackpool, Lancashire, England

Died: 2018

English-born American actor, John Mahoney left his job in medical journalism in his late thirties to embark on an acting career. He first became known for his roles in films like Moonstruck, Tin Men, Eight Men Out. He was best known for playing Martin Crane on the NBC sitcom Frasier for which he also bagged a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Martin Landau

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: 2017

Martin Landau is best known for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of Bela Lugosi in Ed Wood and his Golden Globe-winning role in Tucker: The Man and His Dream. He had initially been a cartoonist for the Daily News. Fans also loved him in the series Mission: Impossible and Space:1999.

Josh Lucas

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

American actor Josh Lucas was born to anti-nuclear activist parents and was 19 when he moved to Hollywood and began guest-starring in TV sitcoms. He is known for his roles in series such as The Mysteries of Laura and in movies such as Sweet Home Alabama and American Psycho.

Tika Sumpter

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Hollis, New York City, New York, United States

Tika Sumpter is best known for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Michelle Obama in Southside with You. Fans also loved her as Layla Williamson in the soap One Life to Live and as Angela Payton in the Ride Along franchise. She also appeared in Gossip Girl and The Game.

Danny Aiello

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Died: 2019

Actor, Danny Aiello, is best remembered for playing Salvatore "Sal" Frangione in the Spike Lee film Do the Right Thing. The role earned him an Academy Award nomination. As a young man, he held many odd jobs before breaking into films. Handsome, talented, and ambitious, he soon made a name for himself in Hollywood.

Anne Murray

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Springhill, Canada

Canadian singer Anne Murray became the first Canadian female solo artist with No. 1 tracks on the American charts and the first to get a “gold” certification. The four-time Grammy-winning artist is best known for hits such as Snowbird and is part of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

Olympia Dukakis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 2021

Olympia Dukakis gained recognition for her Obie Award-winning performance in the play Man Equals Man. She was also seen as Rose Castorini in Moonstruck, a role that earned her an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. Fans also loved her in the TV film Lucky Day and the miniseries Sinatra.

Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Christopher Mintz-Plasse is an American comedian and actor known for playing important roles in popular films, such as Superbad, Role Models, and Kick-Ass. Also a respected musician, Christopher Mintz-Plasse can play the drums and guitar. He is credited with founding a band called Bear on Fire where he plays the bass guitar.

Robert Rodriguez

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Quinton Jackson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Quinton Jackson is a mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler turned actor. He is famous for his eccentric personality traits and aggressive style of fighting. He is credited with making MMA a popular sport worldwide. As an actor, he has appeared in a few films, including Miss March and Bad Guys. He is a controversial person.

Kalidou Koulibaly

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France

Born to Senegalese parents in France, Kalidou Koulibaly initially played for France U20 and then captained the Senegal national team. He took Senegal to the finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. He has often opened up about racism, especially after once being called a “monkey” by a Florentina fan.

Tina Sinatra

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Tina Sinatra is an American film producer, businesswoman, memoirist, and Hollywood agent. Although she did not aspire to become a singer like her siblings and father, Sinatra wanted to be an actress and studied acting under renowned acting teacher Jeff Corey. However, she did not pursue acting seriously as she thought she lacked the confidence to become an actress.

Chet Atkins

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1924

Birthplace: Luttrell

Died: 2001

Darko Miličić

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Novi Sad, Serbia

Retired Serbian basketball player Darko Miličić scripted history as the youngest foreign NBA player and the youngest player to win an NBA Championship, having won the 2004 NBA finals with the Detroit Pistons. He was also part of the U-16 gold-winning Yugoslavian squad at the 2001 European Championship for Cadets.

Nigel John Taylor

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Solihull, England, United Kingdom

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Les Gold

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Tom Wlaschiha

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Dohna, Germany

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Geraldine Viswanathan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Newcastle, Australia

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Bob Vila

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1946

Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Alex Guarnaschelli

Listed In: Food Experts

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Len Dawson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Alliance, Ohio, USA

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Grace Potter

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Chino Moreno

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Jean Moulin

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1899

Birthplace: Béziers

Died: 1943

Jean Moulin was a French civil servant who played an important role during the French Resistance, which took place during the Second World War. In 1943, Moulin served as the president of the National Resistance Council, a body that directed the various movements of the French Resistance. Today, Moulin is remembered as one of the heroes of the French Resistance.

Alisan Porter

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts

Cael Sanderson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Former wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Cael Sanderson, who now coaches the wrestling team of Penn State University, has also coached Iowa State. Born to BYU wrestler Steve Sanderson, he grew up with his three brothers, who are also wrestlers. He became the second wrestler to win four NCAA championships.

Necar Zadegan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Heidelberg, Germany

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Jacques Offenbach

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1819

Birthplace: Cologne, Germany

Died: 1880

Candy Clark

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Norman, Oklahoma, USA

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Dreama Walker

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, U.S.

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Mike Birbiglia

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Lillian Hellman

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1905

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana

Died: 1984

Michael Landon Jr.

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Encino, California, USA

James Tolkan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Calumet Township, Michigan, United States

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Derek Stingley Jr.

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Ilan Ramon

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Ramat Gan, Israel

Died: 2003

Tai Tzu-ying

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Wendy Craig

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Sacriston, County Durham, England

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Chelcie Ross

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Vikram Seth

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Kolkata

Vikram Seth is an Indian poet and novelist. He is credited with increasing the readership of the English language in India. A revered and celebrated writer, Vikram Seth has been honored with several prestigious awards, such as the Sahitya Academy Award, WH Smith Literary Award, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, Crossword Book Award, Padma Shri, Commonwealth Poetry Prize, and Commonwealth Writers Prize.