Famous people and celebrities born on December 9

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on December 9! 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.

  • Edwina Booth
    1861 Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer. she was born to edwin booth, the foremost american shakespearean actor of the 19th century, and mary devlin booth, edwin's first wife, and actress. she married ignatius grossman, a banker, on may 16, 1885. they had two children. after her father's death in 1895, she published "edwin booth": recollections of his daughter, edwina booth grossmann and …

  • Hermione Gingold
    1897 Hermione Gingold

    Stage actress

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    1909 Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks sr.'s son was an american actor. he is also a well-known family member. he made his film debut at 13 and continued acting until 1951 when he moved into production. fairbanks was forced to make his way in the hollywood jungle by taking on small roles and writing titles for silent movies. fairbanks never wanted to be like …

  • Broderick Crawford
    1911 Broderick Crawford

    Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.

  • Lee J. Cobb
    1911 Lee J. Cobb

    Actor

  • Kirk Douglas
    1916 Kirk Douglas

    American actor. he has appeared in 82 films, including westerns, thrillers, and costume epics. he was nominated for best actor in "champion," “lust for life,” and “the bad and the beautiful.” for his efforts as a u.s. goodwill ambassador, he was awarded the life achievement award of american film institute and the chevalier of french legion of honor.

  • Redd Foxx
    1922 Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor. foxx is known for his raucous black comedy and how he brought it into mainstream american culture through the sitcom "sanford and son." foxx's father left him when he was four years old. foxx's father left him, his elder brother, and his mother without a home. foxx, a mischievous child was expelled once for throwing a …

  • Dina Merrill
    1925 Dina Merrill

    American actress, model, and socialite, marjorie meriweather post is edward f. hutton's daughter. her films include "the sundowners", 1959, "the courtship of eddie's father," 1963, and "the pleasure seekers", 1964.

  • Dick Van Patten
    1928 Dick Van Patten

    American tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981. to make way for more action shows, the show was abruptly canceled. he still had occasional acting roles and worked in commercials but made a good living. his broadway debut in 1935 at seven years old was the beginning of his career.

  • Irma Serrano
    1933 Irma Serrano

    Mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and telenovelas.

  • Judi Dench
    1934 Judi Dench

    British actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris." she is well-known for her great classical roles but she's equally good at comedy on tv sitcoms. queen elizabeth ii made her dame judi in 1999.

  • Beau Bridges
    1941 Beau Bridges

    American actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family. he is also the brother of jeff bridges, an eight-year-old boy. he grew up in an actor family and had some parts in the film industry, but was more interested basketball. he was too short at 5'9", to play pro ball. so he returned to film. in 1967, he made his …

  • Neil Innes
    1944 Neil Innes

    English actor and singer (bonzo dog doo-dah band, the rutles).

  • Michael Nouri
    1945 Michael Nouri

    American actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976. he has played roles on both broadway and tv. in 1977, he appeared in "the contract on cherry street" but made his film debut when he was cast as the lead in flashdance.

  • Shatrughan Sinha
    1946 Shatrughan Sinha

    Indian actor

  • Allan Jones
    1947 Allan Jones

    English umpire and cricketer

  • Michael Dorn
    1952 Michael Dorn

    American actor and voice artist

  • John Malkovich
    1953 John Malkovich

    American actor. he is known for his intense acting and his icy-calm demeanor, which has made him his trademark. malkovichaeur(tm), a well-respected actor, was renowned for his innovative spirit.

  • Raja Gosnell
    1958 Raja Gosnell

    American editor and director

  • David Anthony Higgins
    1961 David Anthony Higgins

    American actor

  • 1961 Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Felicity Huffman
    1962 Felicity Huffman

    Felicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate Housewives.

  • Kirsten Gillibrand
    1966 Kirsten Gillibrand

    American politician and lawyer

  • 1967 Joshua Bell

    American violinist and conductor who is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished classical musicians of his generation.

  • Alexandre Tharaud
    1968 Alexandre Tharaud

    French classical pianist, born to a director and singer for operettas. his name is well-known throughout europe.

  • Lance Krall
    1970 Lance Krall

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors

  • Reiko Aylesworth
    1972 Reiko Aylesworth

    American actress

  • Jesse Metcalfe
    1978 Jesse Metcalfe

    American actor and musician

  • Simon Helberg
    1980 Simon Helberg

    American actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

  • Dia Mirza
    1981 Dia Mirza

    Indian model actress and producer

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