Famous people and celebrities born in 1954

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1954. 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 1954 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

• Jan. 12 Howard Stern

  American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million. this is a large audience who enjoy his humor and scatological humor. he rants about masturbation and penis size, as well as flatulence, on his radio show. he is described as a bundle full of insecurities once he has left the sound booth.

• Jan. 19 Katey Sagal

  American actress, best known for her role in "married with children", a popular tv series that ran from 1987 to 1997. on the fx series sons of anarchy, she played the role of gemma teller morrow. sagal is also well-known for her role as leela in the animated science fiction series futurama, which ran from 1999 to 2013.

• Jan. 29 Oprah Winfrey

  American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive. she was born illegitimate in the deep south and is a living example of the self-made person despite all odds. with her television talk show and business ventures, she is one of the most well-known and highest-paid entertainers of the 1990s.

• Feb. 17 Rene Russo

  Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

• Feb. 18 John Travolta

  American actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star. his roles in films such as "saturday night fever," and "grease" made him a star. he is a one-man actor and has played many roles, including a simple genius, lusty angel, star struck thug or fbi agent. his appeal shines through in every role. his electric …

• March 1 Ron Howard

  American child actor, director, writer, and producer. howard was awarded the directoraeur(tm), guild of america's best director award for apollo 13. the film has grossed more than $335,000,000 worldwide, and howard was nominated to nine academy awards and four golden globe awards. it also won two academy awards for best film editing as well as best sound. apollo 13 was …

• March 1 Catherine Bach

  Catherine bach is an american tv actress best known for her role as daisy duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

• March 4 Catherine O'Hara

  Catherine o'hara is a canadian actress known for her roles in popular films such as home alone and beetlejuice.

• April 7 Jackie Chan

  Chinese master of martial art who built his reputation through the films "drunken master" 1978 and "the fearless hyena" 1979 made in hong kong.

• April 9 Dennis Quaid

  Dennis quaid is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the parent trap, the rookie, and the day after tomorrow.

• April 17 Roddy Piper

  Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

• April 23 Michael Moore

  Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about the financial effects on moore's hometown and its surrounding areas after general motors shut down a plant. following the film's success, moore followed it up with "bowling for columbine", (2002) where he took on the national rifle association. …

• April 29 Jerry Seinfeld

  American comedian who created his top-rated tv show, "seinfeld," which aired for 140 episodes. he remarked that after nine years of working on the show, which featured 100 cast members, a dozen writers, and the cast, it felt like he had been let off his leash. on 5/14/1998, the final episode was viewed by an estimated 76,000,000 viewers. it is …

• June 2 Dennis Haysbert

  Dennis haysbert is an american actor known for his roles in the television series 24 and the allstate insurance commercials.

• June 15 Jim Belushi

  Jim belushi is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as 'according to jim' and 'saturday night live'.

• June 19 Kathleen Turner

  Kathleen turner is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'romancing the stone' and 'peggy sue got married'.

• June 22 Freddie Prinze

  American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man." prinze's performance was the main reason his hit show rose quickly to number ten in the ratings. it premiered on september 24, 1974. prinze was forced to use a variety of drugs and alcohol because of the show's difficult schedule.

• Aug. 16 James Cameron

  James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

• Aug. 25 Elvis Costello

  Elvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and pop.

• Sept. 8 Pascal Greggory

  French actor in theatre and film tv. he was patrice cha(c), the theatre director and his lover. he died on october 7, 2013.

• Sept. 9 David Carson

  David carson is a prominent graphic designer known for his innovative and unconventional approach to typography and design.

• Nov. 3 Adam Ant

  British entertainer and lead singer of the 1980s pop band adam and the ants. his fancy clothes, extravagant shows, and paint-striped face are his trademark.

• Nov. 7 Kamal Haasan

  Kamal Haasan is a renowned Indian actor, producer, and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the film industry.

• Nov. 13 Chris Noth

  American actor best known for his role in the tv series law and order. other tv credits include "abducted, a father's love" 1996 and "born free. a new adventure" 1996.

• Nov. 24 Emir Kusturica

  Serbian screenwriter and actor

• Nov. 29 Joel Coen

  Minneapolis, minnesota -- actor / dir (spies like us, barton fink)

• Dec. 18 Ray Liotta

  American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas." he was dark and tightly wound. his stage presence and sexual charisma made him an impact.

• Dec. 25 Annie Lennox

  Scottish musician and songwriter with an androgynous look. she was a keyboard, flute, synthesizer, and vocalist who starred in two bands in the late 70s and early '80s. lennox is a skilled songwriter and produced the solo album "diva", in 1992.

• Dec. 28 Denzel Washington

  American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors. he has achieved his success in hollywood by his consistent excellence. he became the fifth african-american to win an academy award in 1989 for best supporting actor for the film "glory". he was awarded the oscar for best actor in training day on 3/22/2002.