Famous people and celebrities born on March 9

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on March 9! 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.

• 1902 Will Geer

  American actor best known for his role as Grandpa Zebulon Tyler Walton in the popular TV series 'The Waltons', which aired from 1972 to 1981. He was a respected stage and screen actor with a long career in theater and film.

• 1910 Samuel Barber

  Samuel Barber was a prominent 20th-century American classical composer renowned for his deeply emotional and lyrical works, with his Adagio for Strings becoming one of the most recognized pieces of classical music globally.

• 1923 Walter Kohn

  Nobel Prize-winning Austrian-American physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics and solid-state physics.

• 1932 Keely Smith

  Renowned American jazz and pop singer known for her work with Louis Prima and her successful solo career in the 1950s and 1960s.

• 1933 Lloyd Price

  Influential R&B and rock and roll singer-songwriter known for pioneering the genre and hits like 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy'.

• 1934 Yuri Gagarin

  Legendary Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space, completing an orbital flight that marked a pivotal moment in human space exploration.

• 1935 Andrew Viterbi

  Andrew Viterbi is a renowned electrical engineer and businessman who co-founded Qualcomm and developed the Viterbi algorithm, a crucial technology in digital communications.

• 1940 Raul Julia

  Raul Julia was a renowned Puerto Rican actor who gained international fame for his versatile performances in film and theater, particularly memorable in 'The Addams Family' and the critically acclaimed 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'. [bio]

• 1943 Bobby Fischer

  Legendary American chess grandmaster who became world champion during the Cold War, revolutionizing chess and becoming a global icon of strategic brilliance.

• 1954 Carlos Ghosn

  Prominent automotive executive who led the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and became internationally famous for his controversial financial misconduct case and dramatic escape from Japan.

• 1955 Ornella Muti

  Renowned Italian actress who rose to international fame in the 1970s and 1980s, known for her beauty and versatile acting skills in both comedy and dramatic roles.

• 1959 Tom Amandes

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

• 1963 Jean-Marc Vallée

  Acclaimed Canadian film director and screenwriter known for critically acclaimed films like 'Dallas Buyers Club' and 'Wild'.

• 1964 Juliette Binoche

  Acclaimed French actress, dancer, and painter who won an Oscar for 'The English Patient' in 1996. Recognized globally as a top movie star and celebrated for her beauty and talent. [bio]

• 1965 Brian Bosworth

  Legendary NFL linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks known for his distinctive mohawk and rebellious persona, who later transitioned to acting in Hollywood films.

• 1969 Kimberly Guilfoyle

  Kimberly Guilfoyle is a prominent American television news personality, former prosecutor, and political advisor who played a significant role in Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign.

• 1970 Shannon Leto

  Shannon Leto is an American musician, actor, and drummer best known as a founding member of the rock band 30 Seconds to Mars, alongside his brother Jared Leto.

• 1971 Diego Torres

  Renowned Argentinian singer, actor, and composer known for his successful music career and acting roles in Latin American entertainment.

• 1972 Jean Louisa Kelly

  American actress known for her roles in films like 'Uncle Buck' and television series 'Yes, Dear'.

• 1972 Kerr Smith

  American actor known for roles in television series like 'Dawson's Creek' and 'My Babysitter's a Vampire'.

• 1975 Chaske Spencer

  American actor known for roles in Native American cinema, particularly in the Twilight Saga film series.

• 1979 Oscar Isaac

  Oscar Isaac is a critically acclaimed Guatemalan-American actor known for his versatile performances in independent films and major blockbusters, including roles in 'Inside Llewyn Davis', 'Ex Machina', and the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy.

• 1980 Matthew Gray Gubler

  Matthew Gray Gubler is an American actor, director, and artist best known for his role as Dr. Spencer Reid on the long-running crime drama series Criminal Minds. He is also a talented illustrator and has directed several episodes of the show.

• 1983 Maite Perroni

  Maite Perroni is a renowned Mexican singer, actress, and former member of the popular Latin pop group RBD, who has successfully transitioned into a solo music and acting career.

• 1985 Parthiv Patel

  Parthiv Patel is a prominent Indian cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper-batsman for the Indian national cricket team, representing Gujarat and several IPL franchises during his career.

• 1986 Brittany Snow

  Brittany Snow is an American actress known for her leading roles in the 'Pitch Perfect' film series and the critically acclaimed TV show 'American Dreams'. She has been active in both film and television since her early teens.

• 1987 Bow Wow

  Bow Wow, born Shad Moss, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame as a teenage hip-hop artist and successfully transitioned into acting, starring in popular films like 'Like Mike' and 'Roll Bounce'.

• 1989 Kim Tae-yeon

  Kim Tae-yeon is a prominent South Korean pop singer and lead vocalist of the internationally acclaimed K-pop girl group Girls' Generation, known for her powerful vocals and successful solo career.

• 1993 Min Yoon-gi (Suga)

  Suga is a prominent member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, known for his exceptional rap skills, songwriting, and producing talents in the music industry.

• 1995 Cierra Ramirez

  American actress and singer known for her roles in TV series like 'The Fosters' and 'Good Trouble', with a notable career in both acting and music.