Famous people and celebrities born in 1953

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1953. This year gave rise to a new generation of talent, including actors, musicians, athletes, politicians and more who have significantly impacted our world. Dive into the stories of these famous personalities, explore their journeys, and see how they've shaped culture and society since their birth year. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip back to 1953 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

  • Pat Benatar
    Jan. 10 Pat Benatar

    Pat benatar is a rock singer known for her powerful vocals and hits like 'love is a battlefield' and 'hit me with your best shot'.

  • Paul Allen
    Jan. 21 Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft

  • Jim Jarmusch
    Jan. 22 Jim Jarmusch

    American film-maker with a czech-german-french-irish background. he attended columbia university and then did his undergraduate studies in paris, new york university's film school. he directed "permanent vacation" in 1981. it was a promising film, but it was awkward. his next feature, "stranger than paradise", 1984, was a cannes prize-winner. jarmusch is a writer and actor who occasionally acts in films …

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Feb. 8 Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Feb. 21 Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Michael Bolton
    Feb. 26 Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist. michael is a world-famous recording artist with an unmatched voice. he has sold more than 50,000,000 singles and albums. bolton has two grammy's for best male voice, six american music awards, a string no.1 hits (including more than one hundred songs he wrote for other artists), as well as numerous humanitarian and industry …

  • Kay Lenz
    March 4 Kay Lenz

    American actress who was a star in both tv and film. she started out in teenage-mother-victim roles for which she earned her first emmy award in 1974. in 1976, she was a part of the abc mini-series drama "rich man, poor man". lenz's career was difficult in the 1980s. lenz had so many difficulties getting roles in television and film …

  • Ron Jeremy
    March 12 Ron Jeremy

    American entertainer, most famous as a porn star. he has appeared in over 1,700 films and directed 250.

  • Isabelle Huppert
    March 16 Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film. she debuted in "faustine et le bel a (c)ta (c)," at the age of 16 in 1971. huppertaeur (tm)'s varied and compelling portrayals, which ranged from innocent and pure to seductive, established her reputation as one of france's most respected actresses.

  • Chaka Khan
    March 23 Chaka Khan

    American black singer and songwriter who is well-known in the world of black music. she had the smash hits "i'm every woman" (1978) and "we got the love (1978). her multi-racial band, "rufus," was her first. it featured a mix of soul and pop. she made a big impact on the stage with their classy, funk-slanted recordings. her eccentric stage …

  • Evelyne Bouix
    April 22 Evelyne Bouix

    French actress on the stage and in film, well-known for her interpretation of piaf in "edith and marcel", 1983.

  • Arielle Dombasle
    April 27 Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father). she lived in mexico with her grandparents until her mother's death in 1964. her first appearance was in "perceval le gallois", 1978 with luchini. her appearance in "pauline at the beach", (1982) brought her international attention. she married bernard-henry levy on june 19, 1993, her second marriage.

  • Kim Gordon
    April 28 Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Tony Blair
    May 6 Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997. this made him the youngest person to hold the office in 185 years. it also ended a century of conservative rule.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    May 16 Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look. pierce, an only child, dropped out of school to study acting in london at the age 16. he is best known for his part in the bond series.

  • Alfred Molina
    May 24 Alfred Molina

    English actor known for his roles in films such as Spider-Man 2, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code.

  • Danny Elfman
    May 29 Danny Elfman

    Danny elfman is a composer known for his work on numerous film scores, including those for tim burton's movies such as 'batman' and 'edward scissorhands'.

  • Benazir Bhutto
    June 21 Benazir Bhutto

    A pakistani politician and the first female leader of islam. she was ali bhutto's daughter, who ruled pakistan during the 1970s. in 1977, general zia overthrew her father and executed him two years later. after completing her education at oxford and harvard, the young woman entered politics in 1988. she was also pregnant with her first child. bilawal, her son, …

  • Cyndi Lauper
    June 22 Cyndi Lauper

    American singer, songwriter and actress. she is also a lgbt rights activist. her career spans over five decades. in 1983, she released her first solo album, she's so unusual. this was a huge commercial success. she has released nine studio albums since 1989 to mixed critical acclaim.

  • Hulk Hogan
    Aug. 11 Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the most iconic and influential figures in the history of professional wrestling.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Aug. 16 Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and for her 15-year run on the morning show 'today'.

  • Taryn Power
    Sept. 13 Taryn Power

    American actress, linda christian was the daughter of tyrone power, and linda christian. she was only two years old when her parents divorced, and seven when she moved to rome. she was sent to english boarding schools as an adolescent to study english after her mom divorced. at age 15, she was already an actress and starred in "maria," a …

  • Tony Shalhoub
    Oct. 9 Tony Shalhoub

    American actor best known for his roles as neurotic men in the tv series "monk", and "wings". he was also a star in "big night," a movie with john turturro (1996). he has also performed on stage, in addition to tv and movies.

  • David Morse
    Oct. 11 David Morse

    American actor best known for his role as dr. jack "boomer", morrison in the beloved television series "st. elsewhere," 1982-88.

  • Tito Jackson
    Oct. 15 Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kate Capshaw
    Nov. 3 Kate Capshaw

    American actress in television and film. her roles were primarily of down-home american women. however, her career took off after 1984's "indiana jones and the temple of doom" and 1989's "black rain." in 1995, she was a part of "just cause" as well as "how to make an american quilt".

  • Rebecca Gilling
    Nov. 3 Rebecca Gilling

    Australian actress and model who began her tv career with "number 96." her starring role on "return to eden", september 1983, and the second series in february 1986 are her most well-known. gilling has appeared in "glenview high", "a dangerous life", and "the paper man".

  • Frances Conroy
    Nov. 14 Frances Conroy

    Frances conroy is an american actress known for her roles in the television series six feet under and american horror story.

  • Kim Basinger
    Dec. 8 Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful. she is a cherokee part, and she stands 5' 8". she was the third child of five children born to a financier, who once played in a large band and was a former model. her parents tested her for autism when she was a child. she began to break out of her shell …

  • John Malkovich
    Dec. 9 John Malkovich

    American actor. he is known for his intense acting and his icy-calm demeanor, which has made him his trademark. malkovichaeur(tm), a well-respected actor, was renowned for his innovative spirit.

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