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.

  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson
    1853 Johnston Forbes-Robertson

    English actor and manager (d. 377)

  • Harry Carey
    1878 Harry Carey

    American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1878)

  • Diana Wynyard
    1906 Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Alexander Knox
    1907 Alexander Knox

    Canadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).

  • Ethel Merman
    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.

  • Elliott Reid
    1920 Elliott Reid

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 2013).

  • Katy Jurado
    1924 Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Richard Bohringer
    1942 Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer. his films include "diva", "subway". he was married once.

  • Kabir Bedi
    1946 Kabir Bedi

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood and Hollywood.

  • Laura Schlessinger
    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.

  • John Carpenter
    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.

  • Caroline Munro
    1949 Caroline Munro

    English singer and actress

  • Debbie Allen
    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 …

  • Ricardo Darín
    1957 Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter

  • Denis O'Hare
    1962 Denis O'Hare

    American actor known for his roles in TV series like 'American Horror Story' and films like 'Dallas Buyers Club'.

  • James May
    1963 James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • David Chokachi
    1968 David Chokachi

    American actor

  • Josh Evans
    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 …

  • Dameon Clarke
    1972 Dameon Clarke

    Canadian actor

  • Richard Jones
    1972 Richard Jones

    Producer and actor from japan-america

  • Josie Davis
    1973 Josie Davis

    Josie davis is a tv actress known for her role as sarah powell on the sitcom charles in charge.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    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.

  • Mark Anthony Fernandez
    1979 Mark Anthony Fernandez

    Filipino actor

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    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.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    1985 Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Mason Gamble
    1986 Mason Gamble

    Mason gamble is an american actor best known for his role as dennis mitchell in the 1993 film 'dennis the menace'.

  • Yvonne Zima
    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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