Famous People Born Today

Jennifer Garner

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Active in the entertainment industry since the mid-1990s, actress Jennifer Garner gained international fame her supporting role in Pearl Harbor. The daughter of conservative middle-class parents, she was determined to achieve big things and decided to become an actress. Besides acting, she is also an entrepreneur and is the co-founder of a baby food company.

Sean Bean

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Handsworth, Sheffield, England

Sean Bean is an English actor known for his Yorkshire accent. Often described as surprisingly shy and a man of few words, Sean Bean is a down to earth person. Since he often portrays villainous characters that are killed violently, Sean has gained notoriety on the internet and is a subject of many internet memes.

Roddy Piper

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Saskatoon, Canada

Died: 2015

Canadian professional wrestler, amateur boxer, and actor, Roddy Piper, is best remembered for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He headlined multiple PPV events and hosted the popular WWF interview segment Piper's Pit. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He also appeared in a few films and TV shows.

J. P. Morgan

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1837

Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died: 1913

J.P. Morgan was an iconic figure of the economic boom of the Gilded Age and established the investment banking firm J.P. Morgan & Co. He also controlled companies such as U.S. Steel, General Electric, and AT&T. He prevented the American economy from collapsing during the Panic of 1907.

William Holden

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1918

Birthplace: O'Fallon, Illinois, United States

Died: 1981

William Holden is best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in Stalag 17 and his Emmy-winning role in the TV film The Blue Knight. He also appeared in the films Sunset Boulevard and The Bridge on the River Kwai, and on Lux Radio Theatre. He was also a wildlife conservationist.

Phoebe Dynevor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Muttiah Muralitharan

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1972

Birthplace: Kandy, Dominion of Ceylon Ceylon

Victoria Beckham

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Essex, England, United Kingdom

An internationally recognized fashion designer and style icon, Victoria Beckham is widely regarded as one of the most powerful women in the UK. She was appointed an OBE for services to the fashion industry in the 2017 New Year Honours. Also a popular singer, she was part of the best-selling female group of all time, Spice Girls.

Avi Kaplan

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Visalia, California

Avi Kaplan gained fame as part of the three-time Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix, as their designated vocal bass. He later went solo with the EP Sage and Stone under the name "Avriel & the Sequoias." In 2019, he released the track Change on the Rise, as "Avi Kaplan."

Maynard James Keenan

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Ravenna, Ohio, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Lee Joon-gi

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Busan, South Korea

Lee Joon-gi is a South Korean actor and model. His popularity overseas has established him as one of the top Hallyu stars. Since he is a martial arts practitioner, Lee Joon-gi seldom uses a stunt double and is recognized as one of Korea's top action stars. His ability to pull off dangerous fight scenes often inspires young talents in Korea.

Rooney Mara

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Bedford, New York, United States

Rooney Mara is a well-known actress who won the Cannes Film Festival Award for her performance in the movie Carol. Apart from being an actress, Rooney is also an animal rights activist. Also known for her charity work, Rooney supervises the Uweza Foundation, which supports programs for children in Nairobi. She is also the founder of Hiraeth Collective, a vegan clothing line.

William Mapother

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

William Mapother gained recognition with the role of Ethan Rom in the series Lost. He also appeared in the films In the Bedroom and Another Earth. He is one of the co-founders of the film finance platform Slated and has also served on the board of the Screen Actors Guild.

Kimberly Elise

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Lela Rochon

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Lela Rochon is best known for her NAACP Image Award-nominated role of Robin Stokes in the film Waiting to Exhale. She has also been part of films such as Harlem Nights, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, and Any Given Sunday. Fans also appreciated her in the series Generations.

Redman

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Boomer Esiason

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: West Islip, New York, USA

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Henry Ian Cusick

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Trujillo, Peru

Henry Ian Cusick is a Peruvian-Scottish actor and television director. He is best known for playing Desmond David Hume in the popular ABC television series Lost. Henry Ian Cusick received a nomination at the Primetime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Desmond Hume.

David Bradley

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: York, England

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Tami Roman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Medhi Benatia

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Courcouronnes, Évry-Courcouronnes, France

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Ryan Haddon

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: United States

Ryan Haddon is a seasoned journalist having worked for various publications and television networks. The daughter of a Vietnamese-Canadian actress, Ryan is popular for her the shows like NewsHour and Good Morning America. Her reporting focused on the entertainment domain. Haddon is married twice, first to actor, Christian Slater, and then to Marc Blucas. She has two children from each marriage.

Sirimavo Bandaranaike

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1916

Birthplace: Mahawalathenna, Sri Lanka

Died: 2000

Sirimavo Bandaranaike served as the prime minister of Sri Lanka and was the world's first female prime minister. She was initially married to prime minister S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike and participated in charitable work for rural women. She joined the Sri Lanka Freedom Party after her husband’s assassination.

Liz Phair

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Karen Blixen

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1885

Birthplace: Rungsted, Denmark

Died: 1962

Danish author Karen Blixen is best known for her memoir Out of Africa, in which she shared her experiences of living in Kenya for a few years. She was popular across Europe and wrote under several pen names. She was awarded the Danish Holberg Medal in 1949. She was shortlisted several times for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Olivia Hussey

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1951

Birthplace: Buenos Aires

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Dwane Casey

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Lee Si-young

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, South Korea

South Korean actor Lee Si-young is best known for shows such as Becoming a Billionaire and Real Men and movies such as Meet the In-Laws. She has won the KBS and MBC awards, too. Once an amateur boxer, she has earned titles such as the National Amateur Boxing Championship.

Afrika Bambaataa

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Romain Grosjean

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland

Romain Grosjean is a racing driver who spent nine Formula One seasons with several teams. In 2011, he won the GP2 Series as well as the GP2 Asia Series, becoming the first two-time GP2 Asia champion. He currently competes in the US-based IndyCar Series.

Vikram

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

DJ Uiagalelei

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: United States

Height: 6'4" (193 cm)

Thornton Wilder

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1897

Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Died: 1975

Anne Shirley

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1918

Birthplace: New York City, United States

Died: 1993

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

Harry Reasoner

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1923

Birthplace: Dakota City, Iowa, United States

Died: 1991

Samira Efendi

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR

Joe Alaskey

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Troy, New York, United States

Died: 2016

Claire Sweeney

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Walton, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Don Kirshner

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Died: 2011

Nicolas Claxton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Height: 6'11" (211 cm)

Cap Anson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1852

Birthplace: Marshalltown, Iowa, United States

Died: 1922

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

C. J. Watson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Jan Hammer

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Prague

Jan Hammer is a Czech-American musician, record producer, and composer. He is best known for his work in the popular American crime drama series, Miami Vice, for which he composed and produced music for 90 episodes. Jan Hammer is also known for his collaboration with some of the most influential rock and jazz musicians like John McLaughlin and Mick Jagger.