Famous people and celebrities born on March 4

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on March 4! On this day, we recognize the birth of various influential celebrities who have left their mark on the world. From acclaimed actors and musicians to groundbreaking athletes and leaders, explore the lives and achievements of those who share this special birthday. Join us in honoring these stars and discovering the impact they've made across diverse fields.

• 1883 Maude Fealy

  American screenwriter and actress (d. 1971).

• 1889 Pearl White

  Actress/stadium woman from the united states (perils of pauline) dies at 49

• 1904 Theodor Seuss

  Beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, famous for iconic books like 'The Cat in the Hat', 'Green Eggs and Ham', and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'. [bio]

• 1913 John Garfield

  Prominent Hollywood actor of the Golden Age, known for his roles in film noir and dramatic movies. He was a significant figure in 1940s cinema and a member of the influential Actor's Studio. His career was cut short by heart disease and political blacklisting during the McCarthy era.

• 1921 Joan Greenwood

  British actress known for her distinctive husky voice, who appeared in numerous films including 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.

• 1932 Miriam Makeba

  Legendary South African singer and anti-apartheid activist known as 'Mama Africa', who used her music to fight racial oppression and became an international symbol of resistance.

• 1934 Barbara McNair

  Barbara McNair was an accomplished African American actress and singer known for her work in film, television, and music during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 1934 Jane van Lawick-Goodall

  Jane Goodall is a world-renowned primatologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of Peace, famous for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees. [bio]

• 1937 Richard Wright

  Legendary keyboardist of Pink Floyd, a pioneering rock band that revolutionized progressive and psychedelic rock. He was a crucial member of the band from its early days until his death in 2008.

• 1938 Paula Prentiss

  Renowned American actress known for her comedic roles in Hollywood films during the 1960s and 1970s. She was a versatile performer who experienced a significant health challenge during her career when hospitalized for nine months after a heart attack.

• 1941 Adrian Lyne

  Renowned English film director known for provocative and visually stylish movies like 'Fatal Attraction', 'Flashdance', and '9½ Weeks'.

• 1948 James Ellroy

  James Ellroy is a renowned American crime fiction author, famous for his hard-boiled noir style and the critically acclaimed L.A. Quartet series, which includes novels like 'The Black Dahlia' and 'L.A. Confidential'.

• 1952 Ronn Moss

  American actor best known for playing Ridge Forrester in the long-running soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful' since 1989. He was previously a bass player in the rock band 'Players' and has had a diverse entertainment career.

• 1953 Scott Hicks

  Australian filmmaker renowned for directing 'Shine', a critically acclaimed biographical drama about pianist David Helfgott that received seven Oscar nominations at the 1997 Academy Awards.

• 1953 Kay Lenz

  American actress known for her Emmy-winning performances in television and film, particularly in teenage-mother roles and the ABC mini-series 'Rich Man, Poor Man'. Despite career challenges in the 1980s, she continued acting and appeared in films like 'Stripped to Kill'.

• 1953 Emilio Estefan

  Influential Cuban-American music producer, songwriter, and businessman who played a pivotal role in popularizing Latin music globally, particularly through his work with Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine.

• 1954 Catherine O'Hara

  Catherine O'Hara is a renowned Canadian actress and comedian, famous for her iconic roles in comedy films and television series like 'Home Alone', 'Beetlejuice', and 'Schitt's Creek'.

• 1955 Dominique Pinon

  French actor known for his distinctive appearance in numerous Jean-Pierre Jeunet films like 'Delicatessen' and 'Amélie'.

• 1957 Mykelti Williamson

  Acclaimed African American actor famous for his powerful supporting roles in iconic films like 'Forrest Gump' as Bubba Blue and in action movies such as 'Con Air'.

• 1958 Patricia Heaton

  Patricia Heaton is an Emmy Award-winning American actress best known for her iconic role as Debra Barone in the popular sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, which ran from 1996 to 2005.

• 1961 Ray Mancini

  Professional boxer from the 1980s, known for his tragic fight with Duk Koo Kim and later acting and producing career.

• 1961 Steven Weber

  American actor, screenwriter, and producer known for his roles in television series like 'Wings' and 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip'.

• 1963 Daniel Roebuck

  American actor and producer known for roles in television series and films, with a career spanning several decades.

• 1964 Paolo Virzì

  Renowned Italian film director and screenwriter known for critically acclaimed movies like 'Human Capital' and 'The Leisure Seeker'.

• 1965 Khaled Hosseini

  Afghan-American novelist and physician, internationally renowned for bestselling novels like The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns. [bio]

• 1965 Stacy Edwards

  American actress known for her roles in television and film.

• 1968 Patsy Kensit

  Patsy Kensit is a prominent English actress known for her roles in popular films like Lethal Weapon 2 and Angels & Insects, with a notable career in film and television.

• 1986 Margo Harshman

  American actress known for roles in television series like 'NCIS' and 'The Big Bang Theory'.

• 1990 Andrea Bowen

  American actress known for her roles in television series and films, particularly recognized for her work in youth-oriented productions.