Famous people and celebrities born in July 1961

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in July 1961! 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.

• July 1 Diana Princess of Wales

  Diana was a prominent member of the British Royal Family, known for her humanitarian work, compassion, and global influence. She was widely loved for her charity efforts and her ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

• July 2 Samy Naceri

  French actor famous for his leading role in the 'Taxi' film series and known for his controversial personal life.

• July 2 Princess Diana

  Iconic British royal known for her humanitarian work and global influence, tragically killed in a car accident in Paris in 1997.

• July 2 Carl Lewis

  Legendary Olympic athlete and track and field star who won multiple gold medals and is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.

• July 2 Kalpana Chawla

  Indian-American astronaut and engineer who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003.

• July 3 Vince Clarke in England rocker (Yaz - "Situation"

  Influential electronic music pioneer and founding member of Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and Erasure. Known for his groundbreaking synthesizer work and significant contributions to synth-pop and new wave music.

• July 5 Brendan Eich

  Creator of JavaScript programming language, co-founder of Mozilla and inventor of the programming language that powers most web interactions worldwide.

• July 6 Robin Antin

  American choreographer and founder of the Pussycat Dolls, a popular dance and music group that became a global entertainment phenomenon in the early 2000s.

• July 8 Toby Keith

  Prominent American country music singer-songwriter known for hit songs like 'Should've Been a Cowboy' and significant influence in the country music genre.

• July 8 Andy Fletcher (musician)

  Founding member and keyboardist of the legendary electronic band Depeche Mode, who played a crucial role in the band's success from 1980 to 2022.

• July 9 Raymond Cruz

  Raymond Cruz is an American actor known for his roles in television series like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, where he portrayed the memorable character of Tuco Salamanca.

• July 10 Jacky Cheung

  Renowned Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actor, widely recognized as one of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' of Cantopop, who has significantly influenced Asian popular music since the 1980s.

• July 11 Caroline Quentin

  Caroline Quentin is a renowned British actress and comedian, famous for her comedic roles in popular TV series like 'Men Behaving Badly' and 'Jonathan Creek'. She has been a prominent figure in British television comedy since the 1990s.

• July 12 Dave Kellman

  Dave Kellman is one of the triplet brothers who reunited at age 19, co-founded Triplets Romanian Steakhouse in New York's SoHo, and shared a unique life story of unexpected family discovery.

• July 12 Bob Shafran

  Bob Shafran is one of the famous triplet brothers who were separated at birth and reunited later in life, a remarkable story of adoption and unexpected family connection.

• July 14 Jackie Earle Haley

  Jackie Earle Haley is an acclaimed American actor known for his powerful performances in critically acclaimed films like Watchmen, Little Children, and Shutter Island, often portraying complex and intense characters.

• July 15 Forest Whitaker

  Oscar-winning actor known for his powerful portrayal of Idi Amin in 'The Last King of Scotland', with a distinctive acting style characterized by remarkable versatility and emotional depth.

• July 15 Lolita Davidovich

  Canadian actress known for her work in film and television, with a career spanning several decades.

• July 18 Elizabeth McGovern

  Elizabeth McGovern is an acclaimed American actress best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Cora Crawley in the critically acclaimed period drama Downton Abbey. She has also appeared in notable films like 'Ragtime' and 'Once Upon a Time in America'.

• July 23 Woody Harrelson

  Acclaimed American actor known for diverse roles in film and television, including 'Cheers', 'Natural Born Killers', and 'The Hunger Games' series.

• July 23 Martin Gore

  Influential musician, guitarist, and producer of the iconic electronic band Depeche Mode and electronic music project VCMG.

• July 25 Katherine Kelly Lang

  Katherine Kelly Lang is an American actress renowned for her iconic role as Brooke Logan in the long-running CBS soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful', which she has portrayed since 1987.

• July 26 Darren Star

  Renowned American television producer and writer, creator of iconic TV series like 'Sex and the City', 'Beverly Hills, 90210', and 'Emily in Paris'.

• July 27 David Heyman

  Renowned film producer best known for producing the entire Harry Potter film series, which became a global cinematic phenomenon.

• July 30 Laurence Fishburne

  Laurence Fishburne is a renowned American actor known for iconic roles in 'The Matrix' trilogy, 'Apocalypse Now', and 'Boyz n the Hood'. He has won multiple awards and is considered one of the most versatile actors of his generation.