Famous people and celebrities born in 1968
We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1968. 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 1968 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.
- Jan. 14 LL Cool J
Ll cool j is an american rapper and actor known for pioneering hip-hop music and starring in tv shows like ncis: los angeles.
- Feb. 8 Gary Coleman
Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
- Feb. 9 Alejandra Guzman
Alejandra guzman is a mexican singer known for her influential contributions to latin pop and rock music.
- Feb. 12 Josh Brolin
He is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin. he is the stepson of barbra streisand's singer, and was most well-known as bill sterling jr. on the tv series aeuroemister sterlingaeur (2003-).
- Feb. 25 Sandrine Kiberlain
French actress-singer. she is the daughter of an accountant and her grandparents were polish jews. she was raised in saint-manda(c), paris with her sister laurence. there she attended le "cours florent" and started as an actress in the film directed by eric rochant ("les patriotes") she won a cesar in 1996 for her role as "en avoir (ou pas)," and …
- March 2 Daniel Craig
Daniel craig is an english actor best known for portraying james bond in the 007 film series.
- March 23 Pierre Palmade
French comedian, actor and humorist. he is known for his unfunny characters in his sketches. in 1995, he married va(c]ronique sanson and was later divorced in 2001. he then decided to openly discuss his sexuality.
- March 29 Lucy Lawless
New zealand actress, singer, and activist. she is the star of a tv show, "xena, warrior princess," where she plays a gorgeous and husky amazon riding on horseback and defeating evil in a morality play. she fights demons, warlords, wizards, and mythic gods in sword fights. the show's 1995 debut has been a huge success. it has since expanded to …
- April 8 Patricia Arquette
American actress. she was the second-to-last child in a liberal, close-knit family. their grandfather was cliff arquette (tv's charlie weaver); their father lewis, an actor and director, and marti, a poet, were their parents. patricia was raised in a commune and moved to new york at age 15 to live with rosanna. she was a star in the 1993 film …
- April 14 Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony michael hall is an american actor known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the breakfast club and sixteen candles.
- April 19 Ashley Judd
American actress who spent most of the 1990s in supporting roles, while earning industry respect and a large fan following. judd was a star in many high-profile hollywood films, including "a time to kill" 1996, "kiss the girls," 1997 and 1999, as well as "where the heart is" 2000.
- April 24 Aidan Gillen
Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.
- May 7 Traci Lords
American porno actress and noted porno star tracy lords was named after jack lord, her idol on tv's "hawaii five-o." (tracy lords was also grace kelly's character on high society). she ran away from her abusive father and fled home at 14 years old. she was 15 years old when she began to do nude photos on the streets and …
- May 28 Kylie Minogue
Australian singer, songwriter, actress. her fame was gained by her role as charlene robinson, a tomboy mechanic on the australian tv soap opera neighbours. minogue, who starred in the series for two seasons, married scott robinson (played by jason donovan) in an episode that was viewed nearly 20 million times in the united kingdom. it became one of the most …
- June 14 Yasmine Bleeth
American actress, amy sherman, pleaded guilty to cocaine possession on 11/30/2001 in detroit. an incident that occurred on 9/12/2001 in romulus, mi resulted in a charge of driving while impaired. she was sentenced for two years probation and drug screenings.
- July 27 Julian McMahon
Actor and model from australia who moved to hollywood, ca in search of fame and fortune. he is 6'2" tall and azure-eyed. his good looks, along with his gracious demeanour, are well-known. he was the third child of sir william mcmahon (prime minister of australia 1971-72) and lady sonia mcmahon. he studied law at university of sydney. he began modeling …
- July 30 Terry Crews
Former NFL player turned actor known for his roles in various movies and TV shows.
- Aug. 5 DeRay Davis
DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
- Aug. 9 Gillian Anderson
American actress. anderson, who began her career as a theatre actress, was recognized internationally for her role in the x-files' special agent dana scully. her film credits include the house of mirth(2000) and the mighty celt (2005). she also appeared in the last king of scotland (2006) and two x-files films: the x-files: i want to believe (2008).
- Sept. 10 Big Daddy Kane
Big daddy kane is an american rapper known for his smooth lyrical delivery and influential contributions to the golden age of hip-hop.
- Sept. 10 Guy Ritchie
British film producer. he is described as a risk-taker who works hard. he released "lock, stock and two smoking barrels" with sting in 1998 as a co-producer and financial backer. he proposed a soundtrack album to madonna at a party hosted by sting. he was in a long-term relationship with tania strecker, a tv presenter. they started a casual romance. …
- Sept. 16 Marc Anthony
Marc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.
- Sept. 25 Will Smith
American actor, producer and rapper. he has had success in music, film, television and movies. newsweek named him the "most powerful actor in hollywood" in april 2007. smith has received five golden globe awards nominations, two academy awards nominations, and four grammy awards.
- Sept. 26 Jim Caviezel
American actor who played jesus in mel gibson’s controversial film "the passion of the christ (2004). the actor had to learn latin, hebrew, and aramaic in order to play the role. he was a catholic, but felt the role added a new dimension. while filming scenes for the sermon on the mount, he was struck by lightning but was not …
- Sept. 28 Naomi Watts
British actress who became famous for her role in david lynch's 2001 psychological thriller, "mulholland drive". for her role as cristina peck in alejandro gonza!!lez ia+–a!ritu's neonoir 21 grams (2003), she received nominations from the academy awards and screen actors guild awards in best actress categories. she was nominated for second screen actor guild award for her role in "the …
- Oct. 12 Hugh Jackman
Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.
- Nov. 10 Tracy Morgan
Tracy morgan is an american actor and comedian known for his work on saturday night live and his role on the tv show 30 rock.
- Nov. 18 Owen Wilson
American screenwriter, actor, screenwriter, and writer.
- Dec. 2 Lucy Liu
American actress and producer
- Dec. 3 Brendan Fraser
Canadian-american actor. he is known for his comedy roles in films like "encino man", 1992 and "school ties," 1992. fraser admitted that he prefers to play "fish-out of-water" characters.
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