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List of celebrities and famous people who were born on January 17th

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2009 - 2000

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 2009 - 2000

2002

2001

2000

1999 - 1990

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

1998

  • Australian cricketer

  • French footballer

  • A 16-year-old israeli teenager was kidnapped, murdered and mutilated with two other teens on 12/26/2014 at 22.25. their bodies were found on june 30, 2014.

1997

  • Jake paul is a social media personality and actor known for his presence on vine and youtube, as well as for his controversial behavior and public stunts.

  • Talented rugby league player with exceptional playmaking skills and speed.

  • American baseball player

  • Pop singer

1996

1995

1994

1993

1992

1991

1990

  • Casper Ware is a professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Colombian footballer

  • Filipino basketball player

  • Scotch child murdered in dunblane school massacre. thomas watt hamilton shot him and 15 others, before he shot himself.

  • Japanese actress and singer (ske48).

1989 - 1980

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

1988

  • Keraun harris, also known as king keraun, is a social media influencer and comedian who gained fame on the now-defunct platform vine for his comedic skits and videos.

  • Jonathan Keltz

    Jonathan keltz is a canadian actor known for his roles in the tv series reign and entourage.

  • Mexican footballer

  • Italian motorcycle racer (d. 2013)

1987

1986

1985

  • Dutch mezzo-soprano and lead singer of epica, a symphonic metal band. simone began playing flute at the age 12 and continued for 2 years. she took one year of singing lessons in pop at the age of 14. after listening to nightwish's oceanborn at age 15, simons switched to classical singing. simons began singing in a choir for a few …

  • South korean singer dancer and actor (super junior)

  • Adriana Ugarte
  • Camilla Al Fayed is a British businesswoman known for her work in the fashion industry.

1984

1983

1982

  • NBA player known for his scoring ability and leadership on the court.

  • Dwyane wade is a retired american basketball player known for his successful career with the miami heat and his three nba championships.

  • Brazilian actress, and a well-known family, is the daughter of claudia lisboa. claudia lisboa was a prominent astrologer who lives in rio de janeiro. mel, a lolita who seduces a writer in a soap opera, is just starting her acting career. to play the role, she had to get rid of several piercings, including one on her tongue. her mom, …

  • NBA champion and 13-time All-Star known for his skills on the basketball court.

1981

1980

  • Zoii Deschanel is an American actress and singer known for her roles in the TV series New Girl and her indie folk music.

  • Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress. she is the younger sister to emily deschanel, a filmmaker and actress. in 1999, deschanel made her film debut in mumford, followed by her breakout role as anita miller in cameron crowe's 2000 semi-autobiographical film almost famous. deschanel quickly became well-known for her witty comedy roles in films like the good girl (2002) and the …

  • Maksim chmerkovskiy is a ukrainian-american professional dancer known for his appearances on the tv show dancing with the stars.

  • Diogo Morgado

    Diogo morgado is a portuguese actor known for his role as jesus in the miniseries the bible.

  • Actress and singer known for 'New Girl' and '500 Days of Summer'.

1979 - 1970

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

1978

1977

1976

1975

  • Renowned boxer known for his speed and agility in the ring.

  • English singer-songwriter

  • Popular Hong Kong singer and actress.

  • Known for his roles in Six Feet Under and Planet Terror.

  • Rami Yacoub is a Swedish music producer known for his work with artists like Britney Spears and One Direction.

1974

1973

1972

1971

1970

1969 - 1960

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

1968

1967

1966

1965

1964

  • Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • Argentinian musician known for his successful solo career.

  • Retired NBA player known for his scoring ability and leadership on the court.

  • Belgian comic book editor. he is well-known for his work on blake, mortimer and thorgal.

  • Northern irish actress

1963

  • Argentinian former professional boxer who held multiple world titles.

  • German singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer

  • English footballer, agent, manager and chief executive

  • German guitarist-singer and producer (gamma ray helloween unison and iron savior).

1962

  • Renowned war journalist and author who has covered conflicts around the world.

  • Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.'

  • American journalist and author known for his non-fiction books.

  • Sebastian Junger

    American author, the perfect storm, 1997. the story of the sinking of a gloucester fishing boat in massachusetts, 1991. the story tells the tale of six men who went with the andrea gail to the bottom in one of the most destructive storms ever recorded, a three-day northeasterly that struck ashore on october 31, 1991. junger's writing credits include articles …

1961

1960

1959 - 1950

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

1958

1957

  • American comedian, actor, and radio personality

  • British tv personality, host of "multi-colored swap shop", from 1976-82. followed by "cheggers plays pop." chegwin discussed his alcohol problems on live television on 11/05/1992, and wrote extensively about his addiction in his autobiography. on 11/01/1991, he checked in to rehab for five weeks. he stopped drinking seven months later and began an acrimonious separation to end his 11-year-old marriage.

  • Hilda Koronel
  • American journalist and author

  • American actor, comedian, television personality and game show host

1956

1955

1954

1953

1952

1951

  • Megan Urry is an American astrophysicist known for her research on black holes and active galaxies.

  • Italy -- slalom (1972 olympics-bronze medalist)

1950

1949 - 1940

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

  • Argentine musician and singer. solari, along with semilla bucciarelli (skay beilinson) were the leaders of patricio redonditos de ricota from 1976 to 2001. they were the only members that remained constant.

  • Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts. his acts ranged from bizarre to dull to brilliant. after appearing on saturday night live in 1975, his career took off. he then went on to become a regular guest on "taxi" 1978. he was in "heartbleeps", a film he co-starred with bernadette …

  • English singer-songwriter/guitarist (john mayall and the bluesbreakers, and the rolling stones).

  • French violinist and conductor

  • Liberian politician and businessman (d. 2014).

1948

1947

1946

1945

  • He was a french civil servant. he studied law at paris university, and he entered sciences-po and ena. he was the former chief of nicolas sarkozy’s staff and served as minister for interior from 2011-12. he is also known as "the cardinal" and "prime minister bis".

  • Author and poet acclaimed for her biographies and memoirs.

  • Australian academic and psychologist

  • Indian poet, lyricist and scriptwriter

1944

  • Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films. her lps are "message personnel", 1973, and "gin tonic," 1978. she is an astronomer and graphologist, and studied with jean-pierre nicola and andra(c). she also published several books.

  • German businessman known for his role in the Oetker Group.

  • French singer-songwriter known for her hit songs in the 1960s.

  • American collector of historical artifacts and memorabilia.

1943

  • American minor actor. he is the brother of peter duel, who changed the spelling of their names. peter shot himself on 12/31/1971. he shocked him and denied that it was possible. geoff, the doctor's son, looks a lot like peter.

  • Patty hearst, an american artist and political activist was patty's underground companion. she was born in california's internment camp during ww ii. her art was not political but she was a feminist. from the age of three, she lived in japan and was unable to speak english upon her parents' return to california.

  • Rene Preval was a Haitian politician who served as President of Haiti.

  • American singer-songwriter and guitarist

  • Haitian agronomist and politician, 52nd president of haiti (d. 2017)

1942

  • Considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, known for his quick reflexes, powerful punches, and outspoken personality.

  • Renowned boxer and cultural icon who was known for his charisma and boxing skills.

  • Legendary boxer and cultural icon who was known for his charisma and boxing skills.

  • Iconic heavyweight champion known for his boxing skills and activism.

  • Legendary boxer known for his quick wit and powerful punches.

1941

1940

1939 - 1930

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

1938

1937

  • French philosopher and former chair of philosophy at a%0cole naturale supa(c).rieure (ens). badiou's writings on the concepts of truth, being and subject have been described in a way that he claims is neither postmodern nor merely a repetition modernity. badiou is committed politically to the far left and the communist tradition.

1936

1935

  • American businesswoman and politician, 72nd governor of delaware

  • Texas, usa. pga golfer (1990 southwestern bell classic).

  • American golfer who was a member of the pga tour during the 1960s and 1970s but whose greatest success was on the senior pga tour from the early to mid-1990s.

  • American politician and businesswoman 72nd governor of delaware

  • United states -- sci fi author (ends of the circle).

1934

  • French writer known for his novels and essays.

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who reported on the Vietnam War and the fall of Cambodia.

  • American hard-bop jazz pianist. before establishing a long and successful career as a composer and bandleader, he rose to fame as a member in drummer art blakey’s band. many of his compositions were adopted as jazz standards by other musicians, such as "firm roots", and "bolivia".

  • Scottish-american director and screenwriter (d. 1996)

1933

  • Renowned French singer with international success.

  • World-famous singer and actress born in egypt with italian origins but naturalised french with the name yolanda gigliotti. she spent her early years in egypt amongst the italian egyptian community, but she lived most of her adult life in france. she received 55 gold records and was the first singer to receive a diamond disc. dalida performed and recorded in …

  • Shari Lewis

    American actress, puppeteer/ventriloquist, and television host (d. 1998)

  • Sheree North

    American actress and dancer (b. 1932)

1932

1931

  • James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the lion king.

  • American politician and the first black elected governor in american history. he won the 1989 virginia gubernatorial election. wilder, a prominent african-american politician, ran a four month presidential campaign before he was forced to withdraw from the race in january 1992. wilder is a "underdog" in his political campaigns, and his popularity with voters has been a surprise to political …

  • Frederick alfred fox is a british composer known for his orchestral and chamber music compositions.

  • American sergeant and politician, 66th governor of virginia

  • American baseball manager and player. as a brooklyn dodgers player, he made his major league debut on july 2, 1954. he was a member of several other teams, and was named to the 1961 all-star team. he retired from the field in 1965 and became a minor-league manager. then he was a base coach for majors. he became the manager …

1930

1929 - 1920

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

  • Canadian hockey player known as "jake the snake". a 19-season nhl goalie with the montreal canadians 1952-1973. he won five stanley cup championships consecutively.

  • Malaysian-singaporean lawyer and politician, attorney-general of singapore (d. 2012)

  • Malaysian-singaporean lawyer and politician attorney-general of singapore (d. 2012)

1928

1927

  • Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs and her role as catwoman in the batman television series.

  • Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, most notably for her rendition of 'santa baby'.

  • American humanitarian (d. 1961).

  • Harlan Mathews was a Democratic politician from Tennessee who served as a United States Senator and later as the Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve.

  • Eartha Kitt was a renowned singer known for her distinctive voice and hit songs like 'Santa Baby'.

1926

  • Former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission known for his 'vast wasteland' speech.

  • Known for his 'vast wasteland' speech criticizing television programming.

  • American businessman known for his work as the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.

1925

  • Indonesian poet and writer known for his contributions to literature.

  • American sculptor and artist. he is best known for his life-sized sculptures depicting ordinary people in real life situations. these include accidents, work chores, resting, and play. 1951 was his first solo exhibition. he was married to his wife and had three children. he was diagnosed with the disease in the 1970s. he died on january 6, 1996.

  • Latvian-american architect (d. 2017)

  • Pakistani cricketer and author (d. 1996)

  • American columnist, author and reporter (born in 1925).

1924

  • Potter Stewart was a successful tennis player known for his powerful serves and strategic gameplay.

  • Mayo Smith was an American politician known for his contributions to civil rights legislation.

  • American biologist, cancer researcher, and academic (d. 2017)

  • Belgian journalist and footballer (d. 2013).

  • Educator/president (california state university at fullerton).

1923

1922

  • Beloved actress known for her roles in TV and film.

  • Betty White

    American actress. she is a refreshingly open, patient, and focused actress who gained great popularity on television networks starting in 1952. her most notable work was the 1985 hit sitcom, "golden girls." she also appeared on "life with elizabeth", "the betty white show" (and "date with an angel") in the 1950s. her role on "the mary tyler moore show" earned …

  • Known for her love of animals and passion for sports.

  • Videl Sassoon was a renowned fashion designer who revolutionized the industry with his iconic hairstyles.

  • American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 65th united states attorney general (d. 2012)

1921

1920

1919 - 1910

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

  • The "golden boy" canadian football fullback from 1939 to 1950, he played for the ottawa rough riders. he was part the 1941 and 1948 grey cup finalist teams, and the 1940 grey cup winners. he was elected a member of canada's order of merit in 1985. he was inducted into the canadian football hall of fame in 1964. he was …

  • Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in early computing systems.

1918

  • American singer who performed with her husband's band, on tour, and in clubs from 1938-1983. she was an astrologer and was able to amass a 10,000-strong collection of astrology books and magazines. in 1979, she sold it to ncgr. the collection began with old moore's almanac, but it grew to include books and magazines from other astrology disciplines.

  • Dutch astrologer, researcher, author, and data collector.

  • American soldier and politician, 36th governor of pennsylvania (d. 2013)

  • English lawyer and politician, secretary of state for education (d. 1994)

  • Banker / politician

1917

1916

  • Edmund morgan was an american historian known for his influential works on early american history, particularly his book 'american slavery, american freedom'.

  • American lieutenant and politician (d. 2011)

  • Chicago, illinois -- orchestra leader (jaye p morgan show)

  • Jr. american lieutenant and politician

1915

  • Mayo Smith was a professional baseball player known for his time with the Philadelphia Phillies.

  • French historian, specializing in russia.

  • American ecclesiastic, noted family, and grandson of woodrow wilson, was born at the white house. he was named francis after his father, wilson's daughter jesse.

1914

1913

1912

1911

  • Japanese Foreign Minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

  • American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1991)

  • Canadian ice hockey player (d. 1966).

  • American admiral (d. 1981)

  • American professional baseball player who was an outfielder in major league baseball, from 1933 to 1942 with both the new york giants (and chicago cubs) he died november 8, 1993, aged 82.

1910

1909 - 1900

Famous birthdays on January 17th for the celebrities who were born in the years 1909 - 1900

1908

  • Austin Coates was a British author and diplomat known for his works on Asian history and culture.

  • American boxing trainer and manager (d. 1985).

  • Italy sport champion

  • Vaudelney cartoonists

  • Lakshmi varaprasada rao prasad producer.

1907

  • Dutch music theorist and composer. he was the composer of electronic music, including 6 operas, 10 dances, and 15 symphonies as well as choral and choral works. he is also the author of "musical perception", 1986.

  • Prominent psychologist and author in the field of mental health.

  • British fellwalker, guidebook author and illustrator (d. 1991)

  • Bandung, indonesia -- dutch opera composer orestes

  • French naval officer, vice-admiral of french imperial navy. he died in paris on march 24, 1874.

1905

  • French engineer, member, 1936, of the french academy. chairman of several companies. he was a leader of the resistance among railroad workers, which played an important role in the sabotage and destruction of nazi affairs. he became a passionate promoter for an european community after the war. died 8/30/1971, villers-sur-mer, france.

  • Czech poet and translator (d. 1960).

  • Estonian composer, conductor, educator, and critic (d. 1950)

  • American jazz saxophonist, bandleader (born in 1905)

  • American baseball player (born in 1905)

1904

1903

1902

1901

1900

  • German poet and writer, alias teut ansolt. he was one of the most controversial and prominent leaders and authors of germany's youth movement in the last years of the weimar republic (1919-1933). he was the chairman of the saarland author association, the saarland cultural committee and the managing director of germany-foundation in post-war germany. his works include poetry, drama, amateur …

  • Patron of the arts: nicolis di robilant

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