Famous People Born Today

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Thal, Austria

Former professional bodybuilder, actor, and politician, Arnold Schwarzenegger, needs no introduction! One of the most popular figures in the entertainment industry in the 20th century, he is a much-admired Hollywood star. Rising to international fame despite hailing from a humble background, he is an epitome the quintessential American dream that many youngsters hold close to their hearts.

Terry Crews

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Flint, Michigan, United States

Terrence Crews is an actor, comedian, activist and a body-builder. He’s also a former professional football player. He has starred in sitcoms like Everybody Hates Chris and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Plus, he has acted in many movies including the Expendables series. In 2017, Crews talked about a sexual assault on him by a Hollywood executive. He fiercely advocates for women's rights.

Henry Ford

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1863

Birthplace: Springwells Township, Michigan, United States

Died: 1947

Business magnate and founder of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford is credited to have made the automobile an accessible conveyance for Americans in the 20th century. Following the success of his company, he became one of the richest and best-known people in the world. He also became known for his pacifism during the first years of World War I.

Lisa Kudrow

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Encino, Los Angeles, California, United States

An actress, writer, singer, and comedian, Lisa Kudrow gained international fame for portraying the iconic character Phoebe Buffay in one of the most popular American sitcoms of all time - Friends. She is also one of the highest-grossing film actresses as her movies have grossed more than $2 billion worldwide.

Finneas O'Connell

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Finneas O'Connell is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and record producer. He has played an important role in the success of his younger sister Billie Eilish's career as he has written and produced many of her popular songs. He has written and produced songs for other famous music artists as well.

Hilary Swank

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

The recipient of two Golden Globes and two Academy Awards, Hilary Swank is known for her dedication to her craft. To prepare for her role in Boys Don't Cry, she reduced her body fat and pretended to be a man for a month. Later, she gained 19 pounds of muscle and underwent extensive training to play a boxer in Million Dollar Baby.

Laurence Fishburne

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1961

Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, United States

Known for his portrayal of domineering and aggressive characters in his films, Laurence Fishburne began his stint on screen as a child actor in projects such as Apocalypse Now. The play Two Trains Running won him multiple theater awards. However, fans remember him best as Morpheus from The Matrix.

Kate Bush

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Bexleyheath, England, United Kingdom

Kate Bush is best known for her UK Singles Chart-topper debut single Wuthering Heights. She has released 25 UK Top 40 singles, such as Babooshka and Running Up That Hill. She is known for her literary themes and drew inspiration from James Joyce’s Ulysses. She was also awarded the CBE.

Gina Rodriguez

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

American actress Gina Rodriguez, who portrayed Jane Villanueva in the popular TV series Jane the Virgin, is also known for her involvement with charities and philanthropic efforts; in 2016, she was named in Oprah Winfrey's SuperSoul 100, a list of influential leaders and visionaries. Rodriguez also serves as an inspiration to several young Latina actresses.

Christopher Nolan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Westminster, London, England

British-American writer and director, Christopher Nolan is known for his distinctive kind of films which are often intelligent, deep and nonlinear. He gained international recognition with Memento and further reached greater heights with big budget movies like The Dark Knight film series, Inception, Interstellar and Dunkirk. The multiple award winning director began shooting short films at the age of seven.

Yvonne Strahovski

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Werrington Downs, Australia

The quintessential action heroine of Australia, Yvonne Strahovski is popular for playing roles that require her to perform dangerous stunts. In 2011, she was adjudged the Fun Fearless Female of the Year by Cosmopolitan magazine. Also known for her good looks, Yvonne Strahovski was named in Maxim Hot 100 list in 2012.

Joey King

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Joey King first faced camera at the age of four for a commercial of Life Cereal. More commercials and smaller roles followed till she eventually landed her life changing role in Ramona and Beezus in 2010. Her successful acting resume after this includes numerous films and television series including the Netflix film Kissing Booth and Hulu's miniseries The Act.

Christine Taylor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S

Christine Taylor is an American actress whose skills are tailor-made for portraying important roles in comedy films. Having adopted a vegetarian diet along with her ex-husband Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor has been inspiring her fans to give up meat for health reasons.

Paul Anka

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada

Paul Anka is a Canadian-American actor and singer-songwriter. As a songwriter, he has contributed to the success of popular musicians, such as Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Jackson. He has also contributed to the theme of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Also known for his business ventures, Anka is credited with opening the popular restaurant and club, Jubilation.

Jaime Pressly

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1977

Birthplace: Kinston, North Carolina, United States

Jaime Pressly is an American actress who won a Primetime Emmy Award for playing Joy Turner on the sitcom My Name Is Earl. Also known for her appearance and good looks, Pressly is often named in the world's sexiest or beautiful women lists. She has also appeared on the covers of popular magazines, such as Playboy and Maxim.

Vivica A. Fox

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: South Bend, Indiana, United States

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

April Bowlby

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Vallejo, California, United States

April Bowlby is best known as Kandi Harper from Two and a Half Men and Stacy from Drop Dead Diva. Fans also loved her as the DC Comics character Rita Farr/Elasti-Woman in Titans, Doom Patrol, and Legends of Tomorrow. April has also been seen in How I Met Your Mother.

Jean Reno

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: Casablanca, Morocco

French-Moroccan actor Jean Reno is best known for his roles in Godzilla, The Pink Panther, and Mission Impossible. He has also been part of French, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish films, and was nominated for a European Film Award for his role in Les Rivières pourpres, or Crimson Rivers.

Emily Brontë

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1818

Birthplace: Thornton, West Yorkshire

Died: 1848

Victorian novelist/poet Emily Brontë, also known as Ellis Bell, is best remembered for her iconic novel Wuthering Heights. Her book of poems, written with her sisters Charlotte and Anne, was titled Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell, highlighting their pseudonyms. She suffered from prolonged illness and died of tuberculosis.

Simon Baker

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Launceston, Australia

Best known as Patrick Jane from The Mentalist, Australian actor Simon Baker was an avid surfer in his younger days. He won a Logie Award for his role in the series E Street and had a leading role in The Guardian, too. He has also appeared in films such as L.A. Confidential.

Delta Burke

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States

Delta Burke is an American actress, author, and producer. She is best known for playing Suzanne Sugarbaker in the popular TV series Designing Women. Despite struggling with issues, such as eating disorders, depression, and overweight, Delta Burke has managed to establish a successful acting career and serves as an inspiration to people suffering from similar problems.

Hirving Lozano

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Hirving Lozano is a Mexican football player. An important member of the Mexico national team, he represented his nation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Lozano was adjudged CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year in 2018.

Yohani

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Alton Brown

Listed In: Food Experts

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Alton Brown soared to fame as the creator of the Food Network culinary show Good Eats. He has also hosted shows such as Iron Chef America and Feasting on Asphalt. He has authored several bestselling cookbooks. He also created two culinary shows on YouTube during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Hope Solo

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Richland, Washington, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Edd Byrnes

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: New York City, New York

Died: 2020

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Frank Stallone

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Maryland, United States

Actor, singer-songwriter, and guitarist Frank Stallone is the younger brother of Sylvester Stallone. He has written music for his brother’s movies and has received Golden Globe and Grammy nominations for his songs. He has also released numerous albums. He has appeared in many reality TV shows and radio segments as well.

Buddy Guy

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1936

Birthplace: Lettsworth, Louisiana, United States

Peter Bogdanovich

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Kingston, New York, USA

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Martin Starr

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

Martin Starr is an American actor known for playing important roles in television series, such as Freaks and Geeks, Party Down, and Silicon Valley. Apart from garnering attention for his skills as an actor, Martin Starr is also known for his comedy skills.

Frances de la Tour

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1944

Birthplace: Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England

Frances de la Tour is best known as Miss Ruth Jones from the sitcom Rising Damp. She won a Drama Desk and a Tony Award for her portrayal of Mrs. Lintott in the Broadway play The History Boys, and also reprised her role in the movie version of the play.

Nicky Hayden

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

Died: 2017

Nicky Hayden was an American motorcycle racer best remembered for winning the 2006 MotoGP World Championship by breaking Valentino Rossi's five-year streak. Hayden met with an accident while riding his bicycle in 2017 in Italy and died of traumatic brain injury at the age of 35. In 2018, he was inducted posthumously into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

Carel Struycken

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1948

Birthplace: The Hague, Netherlands

Dutch actor Carel Struycken is best known as Lurch from The Addams Family film franchise, Mr. Homn from Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the Giant/Fireman from Twin Peaks. His extraordinary 7-foot frame and distinctive features are due to acromegaly. A skilled photographer, he also manages a photography site.

Cassi Davis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA

Smedley Butler

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1881

Birthplace: West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: 1940

Teofimo Lopez

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Ken Olin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Casey Stengel

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1890

Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Died: 1975

Richard Linklater

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Chris Mullin

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1963

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Daley Thompson

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom

Daley Thompson is a British former athlete who specialized in decathlon. He has won gol medals in decathlon at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics. He also broke the world record for decathlon on four occasions. He also won three Commonwealth titles and is regarded as the greatest decathlete ever.

Sonu Sood

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1973

Birthplace: Moga, Punjab, India

Sonu Sood is an Indian film actor, producer, and humanitarian. He has played important roles in films of various languages. A well-known philanthropist, Sonu Sood helped save many lives during the COVID-19 pandemic for which he was presented the SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award. He is also credited with establishing the Sood Charity Foundation which aims at helping those in need.