Famous people and celebrities born on August 4

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on August 4! On this day, we recognize the birth of various influential celebrities who have left their mark on the world. From acclaimed actors and musicians to groundbreaking athletes and leaders, explore the lives and achievements of those who share this special birthday. Join us in honoring these stars and discovering the impact they've made across diverse fields.

• 1897 Joseph Calleia

  Italian-american singer and actor. his parents sent him to london to study engineering. he preferred the stage. with modest success, he began voice training and began singing in new york and italy. he composed and sang his own songs and did impressions of harry lauder, among other talents.

• 1901 Louis Armstrong

  American jazz trumpeter. he was a raspy-voiced singer and band leader. he was also known as "satchmo", for satchelmouth, which is the size of his mouth. he was loved for his infectious big smile and bright energy. armstrong was the greatest jazz improviser of his time, with his impeccable pitch and timing. he also taught the world how to swing. …

• 1904 Helen Kane

  Actress (heads up pointed heels), is killed by cancer at the age of 62

• 1905 Dolores del Rio

  Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve international stardom.

• 1910 Anita Page

  American singer and actress (d. 2008).

• 1913 Wesley Addy

  Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving)

• 1929 Kishore Kumar

  Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929)

• 1939 Frank Vincent

  American producer and actor

• 1943 Georgina Hale

  British actress, stage, film, and tv. she is often seen in harsh, loud roles. before joining the royal shakespeare company, she was a hairdresser. she was plagued by severe stage fear for nine years, which kept her from the theatres. ken russell discovered her and cast her in "the devils." 1971. although she was highly respected as a professional, hale …

• 1944 Richard Belzer

  American comedian who became a star in comedy. he is best known for his role on "homicide: the life on the streets" as detective john munch. he is a regular guest on howard stern's radio show.

• 1955 Billy Bob Thornton

  Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

• 1961 Barack Obama

  American president elected in 2008. lawyer and civil rights activist.

• 1961 Lauren Tom

  American singer and actress

• 1965 Dennis Lehane

  American crime novelist and mystery author. lehane was awarded the shamus award in 1994 for his first novel, "a drink before the war". he was also a finalist for the l.l. the winship/pen new england award and the anthony award for best novel were both awarded to lehane for "mystic river," a bestseller that clint eastwood purchased for a movie …

• 1965 James Tupper

  Canadian screenwriter and actor

• 1965 Crystal Chappell

  American actress screenwriter and producer of film.

• 1968 Daniel Dae Kim

  Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

• 1969 Vlad Ivanov

  Romanian actor

• 1969 Michael DeLuise

  American producer and director of actor

• 1970 Ron Lester

  American producer and actor

• 1975 Andy Hallett

  American actor and singer (born 1975).

• 1978 Kurt Busch

  American race car driver

• 1978 Danish Nawaz

  Actor and director from pakistan

• 1981 Meghan Markle

  Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018. she is widely known for her philanthropic work and advocacy for gender equality.

• 1981 Marques Houston

  Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for being a member of the r&b group imx.

• 1981 Abigail Spencer

  American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Mad Men' and 'Rectify'.

• 1983 Greta Gerwig

  American screenwriter and producer of actresses

• 1992 Cole Sprouse

  Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

• 1992 Dylan Sprouse

  Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

• 1994 Mayuko Fukuda

  Japanese actress