Famous people and celebrities born in April 1955

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in April 1955! 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.

• April 3 Mick Mars [Bob Allen Dale] in Terra Haute

  Guitarist of the famous rock band Mötley Crüe, known for their hit song 'Girls, Girls, Girls'. A key member of one of the most iconic glam metal bands of the 1980s.

• April 5 Akira Toriyama

  Akira Toriyama is a legendary Japanese manga artist who revolutionized the anime and manga industry with his iconic Dragon Ball series, which became a global phenomenon and influenced generations of artists and storytellers.

• April 5 Anthony Horowitz

  Anthony Horowitz is a prolific British author known for his young adult Alex Rider spy novels and his contributions to detective fiction, including authorized Sherlock Holmes and James Bond novels.

• April 5 Charlotte de Turckheim

  Charlotte de Turckheim is a French actress, screenwriter, and film director known for her work in French cinema and television.

• April 6 Michael Rooker

  Michael Rooker is a versatile American actor known for his intense performances in independent films and blockbuster movies like 'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' and Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.

• April 6 Cathy Jones

  Canadian comedian and writer who was a key member of the iconic satirical comedy series 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes', known for her sharp wit and memorable comedic characters.

• April 8 Kane Hodder

  Kane Hodder is a renowned American stuntman and actor, best known for portraying Jason Voorhees in multiple 'Friday the 13th' films.

• April 8 Barbara Kingsolver

  Barbara Kingsolver is a critically acclaimed American novelist, essayist, and poet known for her powerful works addressing social justice, environmentalism, and human interactions with their communities.

• April 9 Yamina Benguigui

  Prominent French politician and acclaimed film director of Algerian descent who has made significant contributions to understanding North African immigrant experiences in France through her documentary and narrative films.

• April 12 Jean-Louis Aubert

  French rock musician and singer known for being the frontman of the influential French rock band Telephone. After the band's dissolution, he pursued a successful solo career and collaborated with notable writer Michel Houellebecq on a 2014 album.

• April 13 Louis Johnson

  American bass player and producer known for being part of The Brothers Johnson, a funk and R&B band popular in the 1970s and 1980s.

• April 13 Muwenda Mutebi II

  Current monarch of the Buganda Kingdom, a traditional kingdom in Uganda with significant cultural and historical importance.

• April 15 Dodi Fayed

  Egyptian-born film producer and romantic partner of Princess Diana, tragically killed in a fatal car crash in Paris alongside her. Son of billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, he produced notable films like 'Chariots of Fire' which won an Oscar.

• April 17 Kristine Sutherland

  Kristine Sutherland is an American actress best known for her iconic role as Joyce Summers in the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which aired from 1997 to 2003.

• April 17 Pete Shelley

  Pete Shelley was a pioneering British punk rock musician, co-founder and key member of the influential punk band Buzzcocks, known for their innovative approach to punk music in the late 1970s.

• April 17 Pete Shelley vocal/guitar (Buzzcocks - "Going Steady"

  Duplicate of Pete Shelley record

• April 20 Svante Pääbo

  Nobel Prize laureate for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution

• April 22 Johnnie To

  Renowned Hong Kong film director known for stylish action and crime movies, a significant figure in contemporary Asian cinema who has influenced global film culture.

• April 23 Judy Davis

  Acclaimed Australian actress known for her powerful performances in films like 'Husbands and Wives' and 'My Brilliant Career'.

• April 25 John de Mol, Jr.

  Dutch media entrepreneur and television producer, creator of Big Brother and founder of Talpa Media.

• April 25 Américo Gallego

  Renowned Argentine football coach and former player who managed several prominent national teams and clubs.

• April 27 Eric Schmidt

  Prominent technology executive who played a crucial role in Google's growth and global expansion, serving as CEO and later executive chairman of Alphabet Inc.

• April 29 Kate Mulgrew

  Acclaimed American actress known for groundbreaking roles in 'Star Trek: Voyager' as Captain Kathryn Janeway and in 'Orange Is the New Black' as Galina 'Red' Reznikov. She was a pioneering female lead in science fiction television.

• April 29 Leslie Jordan

  Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in 'Will & Grace' and 'American Horror Story'. He tragically died in a car accident in 2022, leaving a significant legacy in entertainment.

• April 30 Nicolas Hulot

  Prominent French environmental activist, television presenter, and influential ecological advocate who founded the Nicolas Hulot Foundation and served in political roles promoting environmental causes.