Famous people and celebrities born on December 5

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on December 5! 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.

• 1830 Christina Rossetti

  The sister of d.g. william rossetti and rossetti. rossetti and william rossetti. her poetry reflects her disillusionment at two failed engagements and an unconsummated affair with a married male while she was still in her teens. rossetti was a religious convert and published poetry in pre-raphaelite journals, which helped to establish her reputation both at home and abroad. her children's …

• 1901 Grace Moore

  United states -- soprano ("one night to live")

• 1901 Walt Disney

  Walt Disney was the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company and a pioneer of the American animation industry.

• 1903 Johannes Heesters

  Dutch-born actor, tv and film star, as well as singer of many recordings and performer on concert stages, his career dates back to 1921. he was active almost exclusively in german-speaking countries starting in the mid-1930s. his actions during world war ii and his successes in nazi germany made him controversial. heesters was one of the most famous stage performers …

• 1905 Otto Preminger

  Austria -- director / producer (laura, exodus)

• 1911 William Devlin

  He was a scottish actor, screen and stage star who first made his name as king lear at 22 (1934). he was best known for his stage work, but he also made many movies, including "treasure island", in 1950.

• 1914 Odette Joyeux

  French playwright, actress and novelist.

• 1923 Wataru Misaka

  First non-white player in professional basketball

• 1927 Bhumibol Adulyadej

  Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

• 1929 Durante dos Santos

  Brazilian politician and former President of Brazil.

• 1932 Little Richard

  American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll. his frenzied and furious performances, with lyrics shouted out in gospel style, were legendary. he was unpredictable and unpredictable and quit music in 1957 to join the ministry. however, he returned to rock and soul in 1964. he was again a gospel minister in 1977, and …

• 1934 Joan Didion

  American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter. her first book, "run river," appeared in 1/30/1964. she also worked as a freelance writer for magazines. her best-selling books were "play it as it lays" (1970) and "a book of common prayer" (1977). she was a screenwriter for "panic in needle park" (1971) and "a star is born") (1975).

• 1935 Calvin Trillin

  Calvin Trillin is an American writer and journalist, known for his humorous writings.

• 1946 Andy Kim

  Canadian singer-songwriter

• 1951 Morgan Brittany

  American actress

• 1954 Hanif Kureishi

  English playwright and author

• 1963 Natalio Nisman

  Natalio Nisman was an Argentine prosecutor and journalist who investigated the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires.

• 1968 Margaret Cho

  She is an american comedian of korean descent. she began performing stand-up comedy at the age of 16 at a comedy club located above her parents' bookshop. soon after, she was offered the chance to open for jerry seiinfeld. she moved to los angeles in the early 1990s and performed for college audiences with great enthusiasm and acclaim. arsenio and …

• 1971 Kali Rocha

  American actress

• 1973 Shalom Harlow

  Canadian actress and model

• 1975 Paula Patton

  American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.'

• 1976 Amy Acker

  American actress

• 1979 Nick Stahl

  American producer and actor

• 1982 Keri Hilson

  American singer

• 1982 Zanovia Ivanova

  Zanovia Ivanova is an award-winning journalist known for her investigative reporting on issues of social justice and human rights.

• 1984 Lauren London

  Tv actress

• 1985 Frankie Muniz

  Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.

• 1990 Ayad Boudiab

  Leading AI researcher focusing on machine learning applications.

• 1992 Natasha Bertrand

  Natasha Bertrand is a journalist known for her work in national security and politics.