Famous people and celebrities born on January 29

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on January 29! 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.

• 1880 W.C. Fields

  Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

• 1913 Victor Mature

  American actor. a dark, handsome supporting or leading man. his career spans all genres of film from horror to romance to drama.

• 1917 John Raitt

  American actor, singer, and recording artist. he was a leading man in broadway musicals of the '40s & '50s.

• 1918 John Forsythe

  American actor, singer, and producer (d.2010)

• 1933 Sacha Distel

  French singer, guitarist and composer. his first minor hit was in 1959. he had his biggest hit in 1970 when he released his version of "raindrops keep falling on my head". distel, a nephew to ray ventura, began playing guitar at age 14 and joined a college band at the lycee paris. he won an amateur contest, and was then …

• 1939 Germaine Greer

  Australian-american journalist, author and feminist of "the female eunuch", 1970.

• 1940 Katharine Ross

  Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

• 1941 Maggie Kirkpatrick

  An australian musical and tv actress. at age 16, she won the city of sydney shakespearean championship. she then began acting full-time when she was 19. kirkpatrick broke many tv molds, and she won a spot in tv history for her time in "prisoner: cell block h." she appeared in almost 500 episodes from june 1982 to august 29, 1986. …

• 1942 Claudine Longet

  France -- former mrs andy williams / singer

• 1944 Susana Giménez

  Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and for her work in argentine cinema.

• 1945 Tom Selleck

  American actor. he was a veteran of over 50 commercials before making his film debut in 1970. his most notable role is that of magnum p.i. 1980-1988. he won the emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series. he is a 6'4" sex icon, loved by both men and women. his chiseled features, twinkling eyes, and deep dimples earned …

• 1948 Marc Singer

  Canadian-american actor

• 1954 Oprah Winfrey

  American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive. she was born illegitimate in the deep south and is a living example of the self-made person despite all odds. with her television talk show and business ventures, she is one of the most well-known and highest-paid entertainers of the 1990s.

• 1954 Terry Kinney

  American actor and director

• 1960 Greg Louganis

  American celebrity swimmer and the first diver to have a building modified for his benefit. air force academy raised a section from the ceiling above its platform in 1983 so louganis wouldn't touch it during the olympic festival competition. he holds the record for the highest number of points on the platform at 700 and on the springboards. he won …

• 1962 Nicholas Turturro

  American screenwriter and producer of actor directors

• 1968 Bobbie Phillips

  Bobbie Phillips is an actress known for her work in TV series like 'The Cape'.

• 1968 Edward Burns

  Edward burns is an american actor known for his roles in films such as saving private ryan and she's the one.

• 1969 Sam Trammell

  Sam trammell is an american tv actor best known for his role as sam merlotte in the hbo series true blood.

• 1970 Heather Graham

  Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who shagged me.

• 1970 Paul Ryan

  American politician. he was first elected to office in 1998 as the republican representative for wisconsin's 1st district. his "path to prosperity", budget, was first presented in april 2011 by his chairman of the house budget committee.

• 1971 Clare Balding

  Tv show host

• 1975 Sara Gilbert

  American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert. her sister, jonathon, and her older brother are part of the third generation in a showbiz family. harry crane, her grandfather, was a writer for "the honeymooners", julia crane, her grandmother was a former miss brooklyn. her mother is a talent manager and producer. her mother was married …

• 1977 Justin Hartley

  Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

• 1977 Sam Jaeger

  Sam jaeger is an american actor known for his role as joel graham on the television series parenthood.

• 1979 Andrew Keegan

  Andrew keegan is an american actor known for his roles in popular 90s teen movies such as 10 things i hate about you and camp nowhere.

• 1980 Jason James Richter

  Jason james richter is an american actor known for his role as jesse in the free willy film series.

• 1982 Adam Lambert

  American singer, songwriter, stage actor. he was born in san diego, california. as a child, he participated in amateur theatre productions, which he continued to do until he reached adulthood. lambert rose to fame in 2009 after he was named the eighth season's runner-up of american idol. lambert released for your entertainment, his first studio album. it debuted at number …

• 1985 Isabel Lucas

  Isabel lucas is an australian actress known for her roles in transformers: revenge of the fallen and home and away.

• 1985 Salomé Stévenin

  Salomé stévenin is a french actress known for her roles in various french films and television series.