Famous people and celebrities born in 1959

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1959. 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 1959 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

  • Linda Blair
    Jan. 22 Linda Blair

    American model who was five years old. she had two small roles in films before her remarkable performance in "the exorcist" at 12 which earned her an oscar nomination. the role was followed by roles on tv as a rape victim and a dipsomaniac, as well as a kidnap victim. in the sequel to "exorcist ii," she starred. she was …

  • Pamelyn Ferdin
    Feb. 4 Pamelyn Ferdin

    American former child actress known for her voice work in animated films and TV series.

  • John McEnroe
    Feb. 16 John McEnroe

    German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach wimbledon's men's semifinals in 100 years. he was ranked third in world rankings and had won more than $800,000. he is a natural on-the court athlete, who started playing in school tournaments at eight years old. he is known for …

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Feb. 22 Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet."

  • Aidan Quinn
    March 8 Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Luc Besson
    March 18 Luc Besson

    French director of "the big blue," jacques mayol's story about jacques mayol (a champion skin-diver who was also known as the "human dolphin"). his next film was "nikita."

  • Matthew Modine
    March 22 Matthew Modine

    American actor known for his roles in films like Full Metal Jacket.

  • Emma Thompson
    April 15 Emma Thompson

    British actress. she was raised in a family where illness was a constant part of daily life. she was a voracious reader and went to cambridge to study english literature, but she soon discovered that acting was her passion. she discovered a talent for comedy and was the female lead in "me and my girl", a west end production in …

  • Sean Bean
    April 17 Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Ryan Stiles
    April 22 Ryan Stiles

    Ryan stiles is a canadian-american actor and comedian best known for his work on the improv comedy show 'whose line is it anyway?'

  • Ving Rhames
    May 12 Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Patrick Bruel
    May 14 Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • Rupert Everett
    May 29 Rupert Everett

    He is a british homosexual actor. his good looks are not the only reason he is well-known, but his charm, wit and wide range of talents make him a popular choice. anthony and sarah everett, his wealthy parents, gave birth to him. simon, his older brother, was born in 1956 and is bisexual. although he was raised in a wealthy …

  • Hugh Laurie
    June 11 Hugh Laurie

    English comedian, writer, musician, director. his first recognition was as one half of fry and laurie's double act with stephen fry, his comedy partner and friend. he also joined the cast of a bit of fry & laurie and blackadder from 1985 to 1999. he played the role of dr. gregory house from 2004 to 2012. for this, he was …

  • Vincent D'Onofrio
    July 1 Vincent D'Onofrio

    Vincent d'onofrio is an american actor known for his roles in full metal jacket, men in black, and daredevil.

  • Victoria Abril
    July 4 Victoria Abril

    Spanish actress. her credits include roles in pedro almodovar’s "tie me up” and "lovers".

  • Robert Knepper
    July 8 Robert Knepper

    Robert knepper is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as prison break and heroes.

  • Vincent Lindon
    July 15 Vincent Lindon

    Vincent Lindon is a French actor and politician who has served as a member of the European Parliament since 2019.

  • Kevin Spacey
    July 26 Kevin Spacey

    American actor. he won the oscar for best actor in 2000. he began his career on broadway in the early 1980s. his broadway revival of "the iceman cometh" was his greatest success.

  • Sanjay Dutt
    July 29 Sanjay Dutt

    He is an actor and producer from india, best known for his work with hindi cinema. although he was briefly involved in politics, he is most well-known for his crimes during the 1993 mumbai bombings. dutt is the son of sunil dutt (film actor) and nargis dutt (film actress). he made his acting debut in 1981. he has been a …

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Aug. 10 Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors. she was raised in a community, and became a hippie flower child at eighteen. at fourteen, she moved out on her own to san francisco to hitchhike, take drugs, and find a boyfriend. at 17 she married for one year.

  • Magic Johnson
    Aug. 14 Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete. he played twelve years with the lakers and was known for his ability to win the close game. five nba titles and four trips to the finals from 1980 to 1991 were his achievements. he also participated in the "the dream team" at the olympics. on 7th november 1991, he shocked the world …

  • Morten Harket
    Sept. 14 Morten Harket

    Norwegian singer, most well-known as the lead singer of pop-rock band aha.

  • Jason Alexander
    Sept. 23 Jason Alexander

    American actor in the hit tv series "seinfeld." alexander was able to portray george costanza on the tv series, which is a national hero and even a sex icon. despite the fact that costanza was short and pudgy, balding and crabby, this made him a great character. his character's personality included lying to impress women. this is the same way …

  • Ken Watanabe
    Oct. 21 Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Nancy Grace
    Oct. 23 Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and controversial style.

  • Sean Young
    Nov. 20 Sean Young

    American actress who has appeared onscreen since 1977. her film credits include "blade runner," the "dune" series and "no way out". she was a temperamental screen beauty, with erratic tendencies and a reputation for being temperamental. she became famous during filming of wall street when she disagreed with oliver stone and charlie sheen.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Dec. 21 Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent. she was born in boulogne-sur-mer, and she studied litterature at aix-en-provence university. her role in "une femme d'honneur", a french- and swiss-television series, is her most prominent.

  • Patricia Clarkson
    Dec. 29 Patricia Clarkson

    Patricia Clarkson is an American actress and entrepreneur who has founded several successful businesses.

  • Val Kilmer
    Dec. 31 Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician. he played jim morrison in oliver stone’s 1991 production of "the doors".

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