Famous people and celebrities born in June 1961

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in June 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.

• June 1 Jennifer Coolidge

  Renowned comedic actress famous for her memorable roles in American Pie, Legally Blonde, and Christopher Guest mockumentaries. A Groundlings comedy troupe alumna with distinctive comedic timing and character portrayals.

• June 2 Liam Cunningham (actor)

  Acclaimed Irish actor best known for his memorable portrayal of Davos Seaworth in the globally popular HBO series Game of Thrones.

• June 3 Liam Cunningham

  Liam Cunningham is an acclaimed Irish actor best known for his memorable role as Davos Seaworth in the critically acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones. He has had a distinguished career in film and television, with numerous notable performances.

• June 4 El Debarge

  El DeBarge is an iconic R&B singer known for his smooth vocals and hit songs like 'Rhythm of the Night' and 'Who's Johnny', who was a prominent member of the DeBarge family music group in the 1980s.

• June 6 Tom Araya

  Tom Araya is a Chilean-American musician, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist of the legendary thrash metal band Slayer, one of the most influential bands in the heavy metal genre.

• June 7 Kym Whitley

  Kym Whitley is an accomplished African American comedian, actress, and television personality known for her comedic roles in sitcoms and reality shows, with notable appearances in 'The Parkers' and 'Young & Hungry'.

• June 9 Aaron Sorkin

  Acclaimed American screenwriter and playwright known for creating critically acclaimed works like 'The West Wing', 'The Social Network', and 'A Few Good Men'.

• June 10 Michael J. Fox

  Iconic Canadian-American actor best known for his roles in Back to the Future trilogy, Family Ties, and his courageous advocacy for Parkinson's disease research after his diagnosis.

• June 10 Kim Deal

  Influential alternative rock musician known for her pivotal roles in the Pixies, The Breeders, and The Amps, Kim Deal is a respected bassist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter who significantly shaped indie rock in the late 1980s and 1990s.

• June 14 Boy George

  Iconic British pop singer and lead vocalist of Culture Club, known for his groundbreaking gender-fluid style and hit songs like 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?' He was a pivotal figure in 1980s pop music and LGBTQ+ representation.

• June 15 Laurent Cantet

  Award-winning French film director known for socially conscious cinema, including the Palme d'Or winning film 'The Class'.

• June 17 Kōichi Yamadera

  Kōichi Yamadera is a prominent Japanese voice actor, actor, and singer known for his versatile performances in anime, dubbing, and entertainment industry.

• June 18 Alison Moyet

  Alison Moyet is a prominent British singer who rose to fame in the early 1980s, known for her powerful voice and significant contributions to the pop and electronic music scenes.

• June 18 Thomas Haden Church

  Thomas Haden Church is an accomplished American actor known for his roles in films like 'Sideways' and 'Spider-Man 3', with a career spanning comedy and dramatic performances.

• June 21 Manu Chao

  Renowned French-Spanish musician and singer-songwriter who founded the influential band 'Mano Negra'. He is known for his multilingual music and global fusion style, blending rock, punk, reggae, and world music.

• June 22 Joko Widodo

  President of Indonesia since 2014, known for his progressive policies and efforts to modernize the country. He is a significant political figure in Southeast Asia.

• June 24 Iain Glen

  Scottish actor known for winning the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1990 for his role in 'Silent Scream', and for his performance in 'Gorillas in the Mist'.

• June 25 Ricky Gervais

  Renowned British comedian, actor, writer, and director famous for creating 'The Office' and pioneering the mockumentary comedy style.

• June 26 Terri Nunn

  Terri Nunn is an American singer and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the new wave band Berlin, famous for hits like 'Take My Breath Away' from the movie Top Gun.

• June 26 Gregory LeMond

  Greg LeMond is an American cyclist who became the first American to win the Tour de France in 1986, and subsequently won again in 1989 and 1990. He was a prominent advocate against performance-enhancing drugs in cycling.

• June 27 Meera Syal

  Meera Syal is a prominent British-Indian actress, comedian, writer, and activist known for her groundbreaking work in comedy and television, particularly in representing South Asian experiences in British media.

• June 29 Sharon Lawrence

  Sharon Lawrence is an Emmy Award-winning American actress best known for her role in NYPD Blue, with a successful career in television, film, and theater.