Famous people and celebrities born in January 1930

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in January 1930! This month and year saw the birth of many influential figures who have made significant contributions to various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Explore the biographies and achievements of these famous personalities and see how their talents have shaped the world. Join us in honoring the stars born in this memorable time.

Jan. 1 Frederick Wiseman
Renowned American documentary filmmaker known for his observational style and influential documentaries about social institutions.
Jan. 2 Julius La Rosa
Famous American pop singer known for his television appearances and being dramatically fired on-air by Arthur Godfrey, which became a notable media moment in the 1950s.
Jan. 3 Robert Loggia
Renowned American actor known for memorable roles in films like 'Big', 'Scarface', and 'An Officer and a Gentleman'. He was a versatile performer with a career spanning several decades in film and television.
Jan. 3 Roger Martine
Legendary French rugby player who was a prominent center and fly-half between 1952 and 1961. He was selected 25 times for international matches and was a five-time European champion with Lourdes team.
Jan. 4 Don Shula
Legendary NFL coach who holds the record for most wins in league history, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Jan. 4 Sorrell Booke
American actor and director best known for playing Boss Hogg in the popular TV series 'The Dukes of Hazzard'.
Jan. 4 Sorrell Booke in Buffalo
American actor best known for roles in 'Bye Bye Braverman', 'Black Like Me', and as Boss Hogg in 'The Dukes of Hazzard'.
Jan. 5 Ollie Matson
Renowned American athlete who excelled in both sprinting and professional football, representing the United States in multiple sports disciplines.
Jan. 6 Vic Tayback
American character actor best known for his role as Mel Karpinski in the popular TV sitcom 'Alice'. He appeared in numerous films and television shows during his career.
Jan. 10 Roy E. Disney
Roy E. Disney was a key executive who led the strategic renaissance of The Walt Disney Company during the 1980s and 1990s, playing a crucial role in revitalizing the company's creative and financial fortunes.
Jan. 11 Rod Taylor
Renowned Australian-American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'The Birds' and 'The Time Machine', with a significant Hollywood career spanning several decades.
Jan. 12 Tim Horton
Canadian ice hockey player and entrepreneur who co-founded the iconic Tim Hortons coffee and donut chain.
Jan. 13 Frances Sternhagen
Acclaimed American actress known for her roles in theater, film, and television, including notable performances in 'Outland' and 'Starting Over'.
Jan. 14 Johnny Grande
Original accordion/piano/keyboard player for Bill Haley's Comets, a pioneering rock and roll band of the 1950s.
Jan. 14 Kenny Wheeler
Renowned Canadian-English jazz composer and trumpet player, known for his innovative work with the group Azimuth.
Jan. 15 Eddie Graham
Eddie Graham was a prominent American professional wrestler and wrestling promoter who significantly influenced the wrestling industry in the mid-20th century.
Jan. 16 Norman Podhoretz
Norman Podhoretz is a prominent American intellectual, writer, and editor who significantly influenced neoconservative political thought in the United States during the late 20th century.
Jan. 17 Thomas P Stafford in Oklahoma
NASA astronaut who flew on Gemini 6, Gemini 9, and Apollo 10 missions, making significant contributions to the US space program.
Jan. 19 Tippi Hedren
Renowned actress famous for her iconic role in Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds' and her significant contributions to animal rights activism. She is also the mother of actress Melanie Griffith and a pioneering figure in wildlife conservation.
Jan. 20 Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin is an iconic American astronaut who was the second person to walk on the moon during the historic Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969. He played a crucial role in the space exploration era alongside Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins, marking a pivotal moment in human history.
Jan. 22 Daniel Camargo Barbosa
Notorious Colombian serial killer responsible for numerous brutal murders across Colombia and Ecuador in the late 20th century.
Jan. 22 Mariví Bilbao
Prominent Spanish actress known for her significant contributions to Spanish cinema and television during the 20th century.
Jan. 23 Derek Walcott
Saint Lucian playwright and poet who won the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature. His epic poem 'Omeros' is considered his masterpiece. He was a renowned professor of poetry and received multiple prestigious awards.
Jan. 24 John Romita Sr.
John Romita Sr. was a legendary comic book artist who significantly influenced Marvel Comics, particularly in defining the visual style of Spider-Man during the 1960s and 1970s.
Jan. 25 Tanya Savicheva
A young girl who documented the horrific siege of Leningrad during World War II through her poignant diary, symbolizing the immense suffering of children during the war.
Jan. 26 Napoleon Abueva
Renowned Filipino sculptor considered the 'Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture', known for pioneering abstract and contemporary sculpture in the Philippines.
Jan. 27 Bobby Bland (Blue)
Influential blues singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and significant contributions to the blues genre during the mid-20th century.
Jan. 28 Kurt Biedenkopf
Prominent German politician and academic who served as the 54th President of the German Bundesrat, playing a significant role in German political landscape during the late 20th century.
Jan. 30 Gene Hackman
Renowned American actor known for his versatility and powerful performances across more than 60 films. He won two Academy Awards and is considered one of Hollywood's most respected character actors. His career spanned several decades, featuring memorable roles in films like 'The French Connection', 'Unforgiven', and 'Mississippi Burning'.