Famous people and celebrities born in August 1981

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1981! 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 M. Shadows

    Lead vocalist of the famous rock band Avenged Sevenfold, known for his distinctive vocal style.

  • Travis Willingham
    Aug. 3 Travis Willingham

    Renowned voice actor known for roles in video games, anime, and animation, with significant contributions to the voice acting industry.

  • Meghan Markle
    Aug. 4 Meghan Markle

    Meghan Markle is a former American actress who became the Duchess of Sussex after marrying Prince Harry in 2018. She is a prominent humanitarian and advocate for gender equality and social justice. Her marriage to Prince Harry and subsequent departure from the British Royal Family has been widely publicized globally.

  • Marques Houston
    Aug. 4 Marques Houston

    Marques Houston is an American actor and R&B singer, best known for his role as Roger Evans in the popular TV show 'Sister, Sister' and for being a member of the R&B group IMx. He has had a significant career in both music and television entertainment.

  • Abigail Spencer
    Aug. 4 Abigail Spencer

    Abigail Spencer is an accomplished American actress known for her versatile roles in critically acclaimed TV shows like 'Mad Men' and 'Rectify'. She has established herself as a talented performer in both television and film.

  • Jesse Williams
    Aug. 5 Jesse Williams

    Jesse Williams is an American actor, activist, and model best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on the long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy.

  • Aug. 5 Jesse Williams (actor)

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr. jackson avery on the television series grey's anatomy.

  • Aug. 6 Leslie Odom Jr.

    Leslie Odom Jr. is an acclaimed American actor and singer who rose to international fame for his groundbreaking performance as Aaron Burr in the revolutionary Broadway musical 'Hamilton', winning a Tony Award for his transformative role.

  • Aug. 6 Travis McCoy

    Travis McCoy is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist of the popular alternative hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes, known for hit songs like 'Cupid's Chokehold'.

  • Aug. 6 Lucie Décosse

    Lucie Décosse was a world-class French judoka who dominated the -70kg weight category, winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics before retiring in August 2013.

  • Aug. 8 Roger Federer

    Swiss tennis legend who dominated men's tennis, winning 20 Grand Slam singles titles and considered one of the greatest players of all time.

  • Aug. 8 Meagan Good

    American actress known for her versatile roles in comedy and drama films, including popular movies like 'Think Like a Man' and 'Anchorman 2'.

  • Aug. 8 Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir

    Icelandic actress who has appeared in various television and film productions in her home country.

  • Aug. 8 Vanessa Amorosi

    Australian singer and songwriter known for her pop and rock music in the Australian music scene.

  • Aug. 10 Natsumi Abe

    Prominent Japanese pop idol and actress, known for being a member of the famous idol group Morning Musume and the subgroup Def.Diva. She was a significant figure in the Japanese entertainment industry during the early 2000s.

  • Aug. 12 Djibril Cissé

    Professional French soccer striker who played for multiple clubs including SC Bastia and was a key member of the French national team from 2002 to 2011.

  • Aug. 14 Kofi Kingston

    Kofi Kingston is a Jamaican-American professional wrestler who has been a prominent figure in WWE, winning multiple championships and known for his high-flying and acrobatic wrestling style.

  • Aug. 15 Brendan Hansen

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer who specialized in breaststroke, representing the United States in multiple international competitions and winning several medals.

  • Aug. 16 Roque Santa Cruz

    Professional Paraguayan footballer who played for notable clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and the Paraguay national team. Known for his striking abilities and international career.

  • Aug. 18 César Delgado

    Professional Argentine footballer known for playing as a forward, primarily with River Plate and Cruz Azul, and the Argentine national team.

  • Ben Barnes
    Aug. 20 Ben Barnes

    Ben Barnes is a prominent English actor known for his roles in the Chronicles of Narnia film series and the critically acclaimed HBO series Westworld, with notable performances in fantasy and dramatic genres.

  • Aug. 21 Cameron Winklevoss

    Cameron Winklevoss is a prominent American entrepreneur and investor, famously involved in the early Facebook lawsuit and a significant early investor in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Aug. 24 Chad Michael Murray

    Chad Michael Murray is an American actor and former fashion model, best known for his breakthrough role in the popular teen drama series One Tree Hill and his starring role in the romantic comedy film A Cinderella Story.

  • Rachel Bilson
    Aug. 25 Rachel Bilson

    Rachel Bilson is an American actress known for her breakthrough role as Summer Roberts in the popular teen drama 'The O.C.' and later starring in the TV series 'Hart of Dixie'. She has appeared in several films including 'Jumper' and 'The Last Kiss'.

  • Patrick Adams
    Aug. 27 Patrick Adams

    Patrick Adams is a Canadian actor best known for his lead role as Mike Ross in the popular legal drama series 'Suits', which ran from 2011 to 2019.

  • Aug. 30 Brian Chesky

    Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, a revolutionary online marketplace that transformed the global hospitality industry by enabling individuals to rent out their living spaces to travelers.