Famous people and celebrities born in April 1979

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in April 1979! 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.

• April 1 Ivano Balic

  Ivano Balic is a legendary Croatian handball player widely considered one of the best handball players of all time. He was known for his exceptional technical skills, creativity, and leadership on the court, winning multiple international championships and awards.

• April 1 Ruth Beitia

  Ruth Beitia is a renowned Spanish high jumper who won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Spanish woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics. She is considered one of Spain's most successful track and field athletes.

• April 2 Jesse Carmichael

  Jesse Carmichael is a founding member and multi-instrumentalist of the globally successful pop rock band Maroon 5, known for hits like 'Moves Like Jagger' and 'Sugar'.

• April 4 Heath Ledger

  Critically acclaimed Australian actor known for transformative roles in films like 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'The Dark Knight', where his portrayal of the Joker won a posthumous Academy Award.

• April 4 Natasha Lyonne

  Versatile American actress known for her distinctive roles in 'American Pie', 'Orange Is the New Black', and the critically acclaimed Netflix series 'Russian Doll'.

• April 7 Adrián Beltré

  Adrián Beltré is a legendary Dominican-American baseball player, widely considered one of the best third basemen in MLB history, known for his exceptional defensive skills and powerful hitting.

• April 8 Alexi Laiho

  Legendary Finnish metal guitarist and vocalist, founder of the influential melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, known for his exceptional guitar skills and significant impact on the metal music scene.

• April 10 Keshia Knight Pulliam

  Keshia Knight Pulliam is an American actress best known for her role as Rudy Huxtable on the iconic family sitcom 'The Cosby Show', which made her a child star in the 1980s.

• April 11 Sophie Ellis-Bextor

  Prominent British singer-songwriter and pop star known for hit songs like 'Murder on the Dancefloor' and her distinctive musical style.

• April 12 Claire Danes

  Claire Danes is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress known for her critically acclaimed roles in TV series 'Homeland' and 'My So-Called Life', as well as films like 'Romeo + Juliet'.

• April 12 Jennifer Morrison

  Jennifer Morrison is an American actress and director best known for her role as Dr. Allison Cameron in the medical drama series 'House' and Emma Swan in 'Once Upon a Time'.

• April 15 Luke Evans

  Welsh actor and singer who rose to prominence through West End theater and later Hollywood films. He gained recognition for roles in action movies like 'Clash of the Titans', 'The Raven', and 'Immortals'. Evans has successfully transitioned between stage and screen performances.

• April 18 Kourtney Kardashian

  American media personality and reality TV star, famous for her role in 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians', a groundbreaking reality show that transformed her family into global celebrities.

• April 19 Kate Hudson

  Acclaimed American actress known for her roles in 'Almost Famous' and 'Dr. T and the Women', winning a Golden Globe Award for her performance in 2000.

• April 21 James McAvoy

  Acclaimed Scottish actor known for prominent roles in X-Men series, fantasy films like Chronicles of Narnia, and critically acclaimed movies such as Atonement and The Last King of Scotland.

• April 21 Nicolas Bedos

  French multi-talented artist working as an actor, director, and screenwriter in contemporary French cinema and television.

• April 22 Daniel Johns

  Daniel Johns is an acclaimed Australian rock musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band Silverchair, which achieved significant success in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• April 23 Jaime King

  American actress and model known for her versatile career in film and television, who used multiple professional names including Jamie and James King.

• April 23 Lauri Ylönen

  Finnish singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of the rock band The Rasmus, known for their international alternative rock success.

• April 23 Joanna Krupa

  Polish-american model and television personality

• April 26 Manal al-Sharif

  Saudi women's rights activist who became internationally known for challenging the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia.

• April 27 Vladimir Kozlov

  Founder of Kaspersky Lab, a renowned global cybersecurity company that provides antivirus and internet security solutions worldwide.

• April 29 Jo O'Meara

  English singer-songwriter and actress, best known as a member of S Club 7, a popular pop group in the late 1990s and early 2000s.