Famous people and celebrities born on February 19

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on February 19! 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.

• 1878 Harriet Bosse

  Actress from sweden, norwegian (d. 1961).

• 1893 Cedric Hardwicke

  English-american actor and director (d. 64)

• 1895 Louis Calhern

  American actor and singer (d. 1956).

• 1911 Merle Oberon

  Acclaimed Eurasian-American actress of Hollywood's Golden Age, known for her memorable roles in classic films like 'Wuthering Heights' and 'The Private Life of Henry VIII'. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and worked closely with legendary actor Laurence Olivier.

• 1915 Dick Emery

  British comedian and actor known for his comedic television shows and characters, appearing in films like 'Yellow Submarine' and several comedy productions.

• 1916 Eddie Arcaro

  Eddie Arcaro was an iconic American horse racing jockey, widely considered the greatest of all time. He won an unprecedented five Kentucky Derby races and two Triple Crowns, demonstrating extraordinary skill and partnership with horses throughout his legendary career.

• 1917 Carson McCullers

  Carson McCullers was a significant Southern Gothic novelist and writer who explored themes of loneliness, alienation, and human complexity in her groundbreaking works. She is best known for her debut novel 'The Heart is a Lonely Hunter', published when she was just 23 years old. Her writing profoundly influenced 20th-century American literature.

• 1924 Lee Marvin

  Iconic American actor known for his distinctive voice and roles in crime series and films. He starred in 'M Squad' as Detective Lieutenant Frank Ballinger and won an Academy Award for his performance in 'Cat Ballou'. Marvin was a prominent Hollywood actor during the 1950s and 1960s.

• 1934 Pierre Barouh

  French singer, composer, and actor renowned for his significant contribution to the iconic film 'A Man and a Woman', where he wrote lyrics and performed music composed by Francis Lai.

• 1937 David Margulies

  American character actor known for roles in films like 'Ghostbusters' and television series, with a long and distinguished career in entertainment.

• 1940 Smokey Robinson

  Smokey Robinson is a legendary Motown singer, songwriter, and record producer who founded the vocal group The Miracles and had a successful solo career, significantly influencing American popular music.

• 1948 Tony Iommi

  Tony Iommi is a legendary British guitarist, co-founder and lead guitarist of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, known for his innovative guitar playing and influential role in the development of heavy metal music.

• 1951 Stephen Nichols

  American actor known for his roles in television series like 'Santa Barbara' and 'Days of Our Lives', with a diverse career spanning comedy, drama, science-fiction, and action genres.

• 1953 Massimo Troisi

  Renowned Italian film director and actor famous for 'Il Postino', a critically acclaimed movie. He made the film despite severe heart condition and passed away shortly after completing it, demonstrating extraordinary dedication to his art.

• 1954 Sócrates

  Legendary Brazilian footballer known for his intelligence, political activism, and pivotal role in Brazil's national team during the 1980s.

• 1955 Jeff Daniels

  Jeff Daniels is an acclaimed American actor and playwright known for comedic roles in 'Dumb and Dumber' and dramatic performances in films like 'The Squid and the Whale' and TV series 'The Newsroom'.

• 1957 Ray Winstone

  Renowned English actor known for his powerful performances in films like 'Sexy Beast' and 'The Departed', with a career spanning multiple decades in film and television.

• 1960 Leslie Ash

  English actress known for her roles in television and film, particularly in comedy series.

• 1963 Jessica Tuck

  American actress known for her roles in television series, particularly in daytime soap operas like 'One Life to Live'.

• 1964 Jennifer Doudna

  Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who co-invented the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology, transforming genetic research and potential medical treatments.

• 1965 Jaime Bayly

  Peruvian journalist, novelist, and television host known for his provocative and satirical commentary on Latin American politics and society.

• 1966 Justine Bateman

  Justine Bateman is an American actress, producer, and writer best known for her iconic role as Mallory Keaton on the popular 1980s sitcom 'Family Ties'.

• 1967 Benicio Del Toro

  Benicio del Toro is an acclaimed Puerto Rican-American actor known for his powerful performances in critically acclaimed films like Traffic, for which he won an Academy Award, Sicario, and The Usual Suspects.

• 1970 Bellamy Young

  American actress known for her prominent role in the television series 'Scandal' as Mellie Grant, a complex political figure who served as the First Lady and later Governor of Virginia.

• 1975 Katja Schuurman

  Popular Dutch television actress and singer known for her versatile entertainment career in the Netherlands.

• 1985 Haylie Duff

  American actress, singer, and television personality known for her roles in movies and her music career, as well as being the sister of actress Hilary Duff.

• 1985 Arielle Kebbel

  American actress and model known for her roles in television series and films like 'The Vampire Diaries', 'John Tucker Must Die', and 'The Grudge 2'.

• 1993 Victoria Justice

  Victoria Justice is an American actress, singer, and dancer who rose to fame through Nickelodeon TV shows like 'Zoey 101' and 'Victorious'. She has successfully transitioned between television, music, and film careers.

• 1995 Nikola Jokić

  Nikola Jokić is a Serbian professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the best centers in the NBA, playing for the Denver Nuggets and known for his exceptional passing and versatile skills.