Famous people and celebrities born in January 1948

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in January 1948! 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 Pierre Rosanvallon

  Prominent French historian and intellectual specializing in political history, democracy, and social justice, and a professor at Collège de France.

• Jan. 1 Alain Afflelou

  French entrepreneur who revolutionized the optical retail industry, founding a successful chain of eyewear stores across Europe.

• Jan. 2 Tony Judt

  Prominent British-American historian renowned for his scholarly work on European history, especially his influential book 'Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945'.

• Jan. 4 Natalie Goldberg

  Renowned American writer and writing instructor who revolutionized creative writing through her influential books about writing practice and personal expression.

• Jan. 6 Elizabeth Cooper

  Elizabeth Cooper is a prominent American comedian known for her sharp comedic style and memorable stand-up performances, entertaining audiences with her witty humor.

• Jan. 7 Kenny Loggins

  Kenny Loggins is an iconic American soft rock and pop singer-songwriter known for his significant contributions to 1980s music, particularly hit songs from movie soundtracks like 'Footloose' and 'Danger Zone'.

• Jan. 10 Teresa Graves

  Teresa Graves was an American actress and singer known for her roles in comedy and television during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Jan. 10 Donald Fagen in Passaic

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• Jan. 10 Donald Fagen

  Donald Fagen is a renowned American musician, co-founder of the iconic jazz-rock band Steely Dan, known for his innovative songwriting and distinctive vocal style.

• Jan. 10 Bernard Thévenet

  Bernard Thévenet was a legendary French professional cyclist who won the Tour de France twice (1975 and 1977), famously defeating cycling icon Eddy Merckx.

• Jan. 11 Joe Harper

  Joe Harper is a renowned American comedian known for his stand-up comedy and television appearances on late-night talk shows.

• Jan. 11 Philippe Bourguignon

  Prominent French businessman with leadership roles at eBay, World Economic Forum, and Revolution Places.

• Jan. 11 Madeline Manning

  American runner and track and field coach with significant athletic achievements.

• Jan. 14 Carl Weathers

  Famous actor known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky film series and starring in action movies like Predator.

• Jan. 14 T-Bone Burnett

  Renowned American music producer, guitarist, and songwriter who has worked with numerous acclaimed artists across multiple genres.

• Jan. 14 Valeri Kharlamov

  Legendary Soviet ice hockey player considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport during the 1970s.

• Jan. 15 Ronnie Van Zant

  Lead singer of the iconic Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, who tragically died in a plane crash in 1977. He was known for writing legendary songs like 'Free Bird' and 'Sweet Home Alabama'.

• Jan. 16 John Carpenter

  Renowned American film director famous for pioneering horror and science fiction films. He directed iconic movies like 'Halloween' and 'The Thing', revolutionizing independent cinema with low-budget, high-impact productions.

• Jan. 16 Ruth Reichl

  Acclaimed American food writer and journalist who served as restaurant critic for The New York Times and editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine. She is known for her memoirs about food and culinary experiences.

• Jan. 18 Takeshi Kitano

  Renowned Japanese filmmaker, actor, comedian, and artist, famous for his distinctive avant-garde cinema and influential works like 'Hana-bi' and 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence'.

• Jan. 19 Nancy Lynch

  Distinguished computer scientist known for her groundbreaking work in distributed computing and theoretical computer science at MIT.

• Jan. 20 Natan Sharansky

  Natan Sharansky is a prominent Soviet Jewish dissident, human rights activist, and Israeli politician who was imprisoned by the Soviet Union and later became a key figure in Israeli politics.

• Jan. 20 Anatoly Shcharansky

  Soviet dissident and human rights activist who became a symbol of resistance against Soviet oppression.

• Jan. 23 Anita Pointer

  Anita Pointer was a prominent American singer and member of the Grammy Award-winning group The Pointer Sisters, known for their distinctive pop and R&B sound during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Jan. 25 Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

  Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 2004 to 2022, known for transforming the UAE into a global economic and cultural hub through strategic development and humanitarian initiatives.

• Jan. 27 Mikhail Baryshnikov

  Mikhail Baryshnikov is a legendary Russian-American ballet dancer, choreographer, and actor who revolutionized modern dance through his exceptional technical skills and artistic innovation.

• Jan. 28 Charles Taylor

  Liberian politician who served as the 22nd President of Liberia from 1997 to 2003, known for his role in the Sierra Leone Civil War and later convicted of war crimes by the International Criminal Court.

• Jan. 29 Marc Singer

  Canadian-American actor known for roles in television series and films, including the sci-fi miniseries 'V' and 'The Beastmaster'.