Famous people and celebrities born in August 1980

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1980! 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.

• Aug. 1 Sylvain Armand

  Professional French footballer who played as a defender, primarily for Rennes in Ligue 1 during his career.

• Aug. 3 Nadia Ali

  Nadia Ali is a Libyan-American singer-songwriter known for her influential work in electronic dance music, particularly with the group iio.

• Aug. 5 Jesse Williams

  American actor, director, and activist known for his role in Grey's Anatomy and social justice advocacy.

• Aug. 5 Wayne Bridge

  Professional English footballer who played for Chelsea, Manchester City, and the England national team.

• Aug. 6 Roman Weidenfeller

  Renowned German goalkeeper who played for Borussia Dortmund and the German national team, winning multiple championships.

• Aug. 8 Michael Urie

  American actor, producer, and director known for his roles in television series like 'Ugly Betty' and 'Younger'.

• Aug. 8 Shayna Baszler

  Professional mixed martial artist and WWE wrestler known as part of the 'Four Horsewomen' of MMA.

• Aug. 9 Charlie David

  Canadian screenwriter and film producer known for his work in independent cinema and entertainment industry.

• Aug. 10 Wade Barrett

  Retired professional wrestler known for his prominent role in WWE and as the leader of the Nexus wrestling group.

• Aug. 11 Sébastien Squillaci

  French professional football player who played as a defender for several top-tier clubs including Arsenal, Lyon, and the French national team. Known for his solid defensive skills and nicknamed 'Toto'.

• Aug. 12 Dominique Swain

  American actress known for her controversial role in the film adaptation of 'Lolita', a challenging and provocative adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's novel that sparked significant debate about age and sexuality in cinema.

• Aug. 16 Vanessa Carlton

  Vanessa Carlton is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame with her hit single 'A Thousand Miles' in the early 2000s, becoming a notable pop music icon.

• Aug. 16 Julien Absalon

  Julien Absalon is a legendary French mountain biker who won consecutive Olympic gold medals in cross-country mountain biking in 2004 and 2008.

• Aug. 17 Daniel Güiza

  Spanish professional footballer who played as a striker, notably for Real Mallorca and the Spanish national team.

• Aug. 18 Esteban Cambiasso

  Renowned Argentinian footballer who played for top clubs like Inter Milan and the national team, known for his midfield skills.

• Aug. 19 Michael Todd

  Famous film producer known for the classic adventure film 'Around the World in 80 Days'.

• Aug. 19 Darius Campbell

  Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor who tragically passed away in 2022.

• Aug. 23 Joanne Froggatt

  British actress best known for her role as Anna Bates in 'Downton Abbey', a critically acclaimed period drama series. She has won multiple awards for her compelling performances.

• Aug. 24 Grégory Villemin

  A young French child who was tragically murdered at age 4, becoming the center of a notorious and unsolved criminal case that shocked France.

• Aug. 26 Macaulay Culkin

  Macaulay Culkin is a famous American child actor who rose to global stardom with the 'Home Alone' movie franchise, becoming a pop culture icon of the 1990s.

• Aug. 26 Chris Pine

  Chris Pine is a versatile Hollywood actor known for leading roles in blockbuster franchises like Star Trek and critically acclaimed films such as Wonder Woman.

• Aug. 27 Neha Dhupia

  Prominent Bollywood actress and former model who has appeared in numerous Hindi films and won the Miss India pageant in 2002.

• Aug. 28 Carly Pope

  Canadian actress and producer known for roles in television series and films like 'Popular' and '24'.

• Aug. 28 Ryan Madson

  Professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for teams like the Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals.

• Aug. 29 William Levy

  William Levy is a prominent Cuban-American actor and model who gained international fame through telenovelas and his participation in Dancing with the Stars.

• Aug. 29 Nicholas Tse

  Nicholas Tse is a versatile Hong Kong entertainment personality known for his work as an actor and singer in the Asian entertainment industry.

• Aug. 29 William Levy (actor)

  William levy is a cuban-american actor and former model, best known for his roles in telenovelas and his appearance on dancing with the stars.

• Aug. 29 David Desrosiers

  David Desrosiers is a Canadian musician best known as a member of the popular rock band Simple Plan.

• Aug. 31 Joe Budden

  Joe Budden is an influential American rapper, podcast host, and media personality known for his solo music career and popular podcast 'The Joe Budden Podcast'.