Famous people and celebrities born on August 16

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on August 16! 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.

• 1896 Tina Modotti

  Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

• 1910 Gloria Blondell

  American actress (d. 1986).

• 1924 Fess Parker

  American actor and businessman (b. 1924)

• 1930 Frank Gifford

  American sportscaster. he was an all-american at the university of southern california, and the no.1 pick of new york giants. over the next 12 years, he had a stellar career in pro football. he set several nfl records including the most touchdowns (1978), and the most yards while passing-receiving (5434) he was elected all pro six times and was named …

• 1930 Robert Culp

  American actor, stage, film, and television. before the tv series, "i spy", which became a big hit in the 1980s, he was a minor actor. then came "the great american hero", which was his tv series. he was a college athlete who had small successes before he entered theater. he also won an award for his work off-broadway. he was …

• 1933 Julie Newmar

  American singer, actress, and dancer. she first performed in operas and concerts. after performing in "silk stockings," 1956 and "li'l abner," 1956, she became a broadway superstar. she was the universal studios' dance director and appeared in "seven brides for seven brothers" (1954). she won a tony in 1959 for her performance on "marriage-go-round." she was the cat woman on …

• 1934 Pierre Richard

  French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france. he is best known for his duets in cabaret shows with victor lanoux and with ga(c),rard depardieu (in three films directed by francis va(c),ber).

• 1934 John Standing

  London, england -- actor (edward lime street).

• 1936 Anita Gillette

  American singer and actress

• 1937 Lorraine Gary

  Nyc, new york -- actress. jaws 2, jaws 2, jaws 4.

• 1940 Bruce Beresford

  Austral director (driving miss daisy and tender mercies).

• 1945 Bob Balaban

  Chicago, illinois -- actor / director (2010, girlfriends)

• 1946 Lesley Ann Warren

  Lesley ann warren is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as victor/victoria and clue. she has a rank of 300.

• 1953 Kathie Lee Gifford

  Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and for her 15-year run on the morning show 'today'.

• 1954 James Cameron

  James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

• 1958 Angela Bassett

  Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale, and black panther.

• 1959 Laura Innes

  Laura innes is an american actress best known for her role as dr. kerry weaver on the television series er.

• 1960 Timothy Hutton

  Timothy Hutton is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Ordinary People' and TV series like 'Leverage'.

• 1961 Saskia Reeves

  British actress known for her roles in film and television.

• 1962 Steve Carell

  Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents. carell is most well-known for his role as the title character in aeuroethe virginaeur 2005 and his portrayal as michael scott in the american remake british sitcom aeuroethe officeaeur, which aired on nbc in 2005. this role earned him the 2006 golden globe award for best actor in …

• 1963 Christine Cavanaugh

  American singer and actress (d. 2014).

• 1968 Clovis Cornillac

  French actor in television, film and theater. son of actress (myriam boyer). boyer's grandmother, an italian grandmother, raised him in paris. he entered a boxing gym as a teenager. he enjoys many sports, and trained to be a racer on a bicycle for "la grande boucle", the tour de france film. he is a kind of new belmondo...

• 1970 Manisha Koirala

  Nepalese actress in indian films

• 1975 George Stults

  American actor and model

• 1980 Vanessa Carlton

  Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

• 1982 Cam Gigandet

  Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.', 'twilight', and 'never back down'.

• 1985 Cristin Milioti

  Stage actress

• 1985 Agnes Bruckner

  Agnes Bruckner is an American actress known for her roles in sports-related films like 'Blue Car' and 'The Mighty Ducks'.

• 1988 Rumer Willis

  American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore

• 1988 Parker Young

  Parker young is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as 'suburgatory' and 'enlisted'.