Famous people and celebrities born in 1957

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1957. 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 1957 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

  • John Lasseter
    Jan. 12 John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and cars.

  • Tina Ambani
    Feb. 11 Tina Ambani

    Tina ambani is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films during the 1980s. she is also recognized for her philanthropic efforts and involvement in various social causes.

  • Timothy Spall
    Feb. 27 Timothy Spall

    Timothy spall is an english actor known for his roles in the harry potter film series and the historical drama mr. turner.

  • Mykelti Williamson
    March 4 Mykelti Williamson

    Renowned actor known for roles in movies like 'Forrest Gump' and 'Con Air'.

  • Shannon Tweed
    March 10 Shannon Tweed

    Canadian-american actress and model

  • Spike Lee
    March 20 Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Daniel Day-Lewis
    April 29 Daniel Day-Lewis

    Daniel day-lewis is a highly acclaimed british-irish actor known for his intense method acting and his multiple academy award wins.

  • Richard E. Grant
    May 6 Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?

  • Véronique Jannot
    May 7 Véronique Jannot

    Alain delon discovered her as a french actress and singer. she starred with pierre granier-deferre in "the medic", a 1979 french drama. her roles in tv series ("commissaire moulin," "pause cafa (c )"...)") and her duets ("da(c]sir, da(c)sir") are also well-known. she was a part of the 2011 tv series "danse avec les stars". she converted to buddhism.

  • Sid Vicious
    May 10 Sid Vicious

    British punk rocker, with the "sex pistols" band. he could not even play bass guitar, but he sang and displayed the image of angered angst. nancy spungeon, his girlfriend, was a heavy-duty druggie. he stabbed nancy to death in new york city's chelsea hotel on 10/12/1978.

  • Dimple Kapadia
    June 8 Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Beth Moore
    June 17 Beth Moore

    Beth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.

  • Frances McDormand
    June 23 Frances McDormand

    Frances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing, missouri, and nomadland.

  • Kelly McGillis
    July 9 Kelly McGillis

    American actress. she studied at the pacific conservatory of the performing arts, santa maria, california. she moved to new york city in 1979 to study acting at juilliard school. she graduated in 1983. she was the amish mother in witness, a 1985 film starring harrison ford. for this role she was nominated for a golden globe award. charlie, a flight …

  • Cameron Crowe
    July 13 Cameron Crowe

    American screenwriter and producer of director films

  • Jon Lovitz
    July 21 Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Aug. 9 Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous. she started her career as a model, before she made her screen debut in 1975's "night moves." her breakthrough came in 1988's "working girl", for which she was nominated for best actress.

  • Denis Leary
    Aug. 18 Denis Leary

    American actor. he was seen in "the matchmaker", "wag the dog" and the cable tv series "rescue me." after graduating from emerson college in boston, he was a charter member for the comedy workshop. he then taught five years at the school.

  • Carole Bouquet
    Aug. 18 Carole Bouquet

    French actress, model and comedian. she is well-known internationally as chanel #5's model. she was also featured in james bond films and bunuel’s "that obscure object of desire."

  • Stephen Fry
    Aug. 24 Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Gloria Estefan
    Sept. 1 Gloria Estefan

    Cuban-born american singer and songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur. with an estimated 100,000,000 records sold worldwide, 31.5 million of which in the united states, she is one of the 100 most successful music artists. she is the most successful latin crossover artist to date and has won seven grammy awards.

  • Ethan Coen
    Sept. 21 Ethan Coen

    American screenwriter and producer of director films

  • Fran Drescher
    Sept. 30 Fran Drescher

    Fran drescher is an american actress best known for her role as fran fine in the tv series the nanny.

  • Bernie Mac
    Oct. 5 Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957)

  • Dan Castellaneta
    Oct. 30 Dan Castellaneta

    Dan castellaneta is an american actor best known for providing the voice of homer simpson on the animated television series the simpsons.

  • Dolph Lundgren
    Nov. 3 Dolph Lundgren

    Dolph lundgren is a swedish actor known for his roles in action films such as rocky iv and the expendables series.

  • Caroline Kennedy
    Nov. 27 Caroline Kennedy

    American author and lawyer, jacqueline bouvier kennedy's daughter is a well-known family member. she is a credit to her mother's education and her own talent. her brother john john, and caroline were both picture-perfect children for a young president. caroline was five years old when her nurse informed her that her father had died just before bedtime.

  • Michael Clarke Duncan
    Dec. 10 Michael Clarke Duncan

    American actor

  • Steve Buscemi
    Dec. 13 Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.'

  • Ray Romano
    Dec. 21 Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996. he was the second of three children born to an engineer father and a pianist teacher mother. as a teenager, he was the class clown. after dropping out of accounting, he began to do stand-up comedy. he played local clubs and gigs for 12 years …

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