Famous people and celebrities born on January 16
Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on January 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.
- 1853 Johnston Forbes-Robertson
English actor and manager (d. 377)
- 1878 Harry Carey
American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1878)
- 1906 Diana Wynyard
English actress (d. 1964).
- 1907 Alexander Knox
Canadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).
- 1908 Ethel Merman
American actress and singer, known as first lady of musical comedy. she was a natural singer with a strong voice but no training and a charismatic stage presence. her talent is evident in more than a dozen films.
- 1920 Elliott Reid
American screenwriter and actor (d. 2013).
- 1924 Katy Jurado
Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.
- 1942 Richard Bohringer
French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer. his films include "diva", "subway". he was married once.
- 1946 Kabir Bedi
Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood and Hollywood.
- 1947 Laura Schlessinger
American radio personality and counselor. the dr. laura perspective magazine is her publication. it contains information, advice, and solutions. she focuses on family, children, morality, religion, and other topics. harpercollins 2000, "parenthood by proxy" is one of her books.
- 1948 John Carpenter
American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984. the movie "halloween" was made on a $300,000 budget and grossed $60,000,000. it was the most successful independent film of its time. carpenter wrote the screenplay and composed music for this movie and five subsequent sequels.
- 1949 Caroline Munro
English singer and actress
- 1950 Debbie Allen
American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad. debbie, debbie's more accomplished and versatile sister, started dancing at the age of five. she was the houston foundation for balleta1's first black dancer in 1964. she was then raped by a judge at an audition for north carolina school of arts two years later. he told her her body wasn't …
- 1957 Ricardo Darín
Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter
- 1962 Denis O'Hare
American actor known for his roles in TV series like 'American Horror Story' and films like 'Dallas Buyers Club'.
- 1963 James May
James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.
- 1968 David Chokachi
American actor
- 1971 Josh Evans
American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw. he was part of a new generation of filmmakers and wrote, directed, and starred as "the price of air", 2000. it is a gritty underground story set in los angeles. evanaeur(tm), who also has credits for "inside the goldmine", and "glam," are some of …
- 1972 Dameon Clarke
Canadian actor
- 1972 Richard Jones
Producer and actor from japan-america
- 1973 Josie Davis
Josie davis is a tv actress known for her role as sarah powell on the sitcom charles in charge.
- 1978 Vijay Sethupathi
Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and unconventional roles.
- 1979 Mark Anthony Fernandez
Filipino actor
- 1980 Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical hamilton.
- 1980 Audris Pujols
Legendary baseball player known for his powerful hitting and consistent performance.
- 1985 Sidharth Malhotra
Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.
- 1986 Mason Gamble
Mason gamble is an american actor best known for his role as dennis mitchell in the 1993 film 'dennis the menace'.
- 1989 Yvonne Zima
Yvonne zima is an american actress known for her role as daisy carter on the soap opera the young and the restless.
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