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.
- 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 …
- 1897 Hermione Gingold
Stage actress
- 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 …
- 1911 Broderick Crawford
Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.
- 1911 Lee J. Cobb
Actor
- 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.
- 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 …
- 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.
- 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.
- 1933 Irma Serrano
Mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and telenovelas.
- 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.
- 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 …
- 1944 Neil Innes
English actor and singer (bonzo dog doo-dah band, the rutles).
- 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.
- 1946 Shatrughan Sinha
Indian actor
- 1947 Allan Jones
English umpire and cricketer
- 1952 Michael Dorn
American actor and voice artist
- 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.
- 1958 Raja Gosnell
American editor and director
- 1961 David Anthony Higgins
American actor
- 1961 Bensyn Johnson
Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1968 Alexandre Tharaud
French classical pianist, born to a director and singer for operettas. his name is well-known throughout europe.
- 1970 Lance Krall
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors
- 1972 Reiko Aylesworth
American actress
- 1978 Jesse Metcalfe
American actor and musician
- 1980 Simon Helberg
American actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.
- 1981 Dia Mirza
Indian model actress and producer
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