Famous people and celebrities born on July 26

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on July 26! 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.

• 1886 Lars Hanson

  Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness

• 1894 Walter Brennan

  Walter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for best supporting actor.

• 1902 Gracie Allen

  American comedian and actress (born 1895).

• 1903 Estes Kefauver

  American politician, a democratic u.s. in 1948, senator from tennessee, he headed the crime investigation committee 1950-1951 and was a candidate for vice president under the adlai stevenson ticket in 1956.

• 1909 Vivian Vance

  Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.'

• 1918 Marjorie Lord

  American singer and actress (d. 2015).

• 1919 Virginia Gilmore

  American singer and actress (d. 1986).

• 1921 Jean Shepherd

  Multi-media comedian and writer from america. he is fluent in storytelling and radio raconteur and has been performing on multiple media for more than two decades. he is the author of many books and articles for various magazines. he also produced the television series and screenplay for "a christmas story", a classic mgm movie. he hosted numerous radio shows. his …

• 1922 Blake Edwards

  American screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).

• 1922 Jason Robards

  American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career. he was awarded best actor oscars for "all the president's men", and "julia." his first love was the stage. he loved it more than life.

• 1926 James Best

  James best was an american tv actor best known for his role as sheriff rosco p. coltrane on the tv show the dukes of hazzard.

• 1943 Mick Jagger

  British singer, songwriter, actor and musician. he is best known for being the lead vocalist of the rolling stones and founding member. he is one of the most prominent pop stars and has been featured in more than 20 movies, many of which are based on his life. jagger, in addition to touring and releasing albums with the stones has …

• 1944 Kiel Martin

  Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46

• 1945 Helen Mirren

  British actress and winner of a variety of awards. she is best known for portraying jane tennison, a complex detective. mirren, who was made a dame in the queen elizabeth's honour, won an academy award, four sag awards and baftas, golden globes, emmy awards and a golden globes for her portrayal of queen elizabeth ii.

• 1950 Susan George

  British actress who has been acting in films since childhood. she was the daughter of a saxophonist and a showgirl. she made her debut at age four and began playing in the london theatre at 12. she has been a leading role in american and british films that emphasize her nymphetsexuality since the late 1960s. her american films include "the …

• 1957 Nana Visitor

  American actress

• 1959 Kevin Spacey

  American actor. he won the oscar for best actor in 2000. he began his career on broadway in the early 1980s. his broadway revival of "the iceman cometh" was his greatest success.

• 1964 Sandra Bullock

  American actress and producer. john w. bullock, her father (born 1925), was an american army employee and part time voice coach. her mother, helga mathilde meier (1942aeur") was a german-born singer and teacher of voice. bullock also has a younger sister, gesine bullock -prado. she was previously vice-president at fortis films and is now a vermont pastry chef.

• 1965 Jeremy Piven

  Jeremy piven is an american actor best known for his role as ari gold in the tv series entourage.

• 1967 Jason Statham

  Jason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.

• 1968 Frédéric Diefenthal

  He was a french actor and writer. in the 1990s, he played a major role in the french television series "the judge is a woman". he was then a star in "taxi", a series of movies produced by luc besson (1,2,3, and 4) that he enjoyed great success. they have a son after being married to gwendoline, a french actress.

• 1968 Olivia Williams

  Olivia williams is an english actress known for her roles in films such as the sixth sense and an education.

• 1972 Wayne Wonder

  Jamaican singer-songwriter

• 1973 Kate Beckinsale

  Kate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.

• 1974 Jay R. Ferguson

  Jay r. ferguson is an american actor known for his roles in mad men and the conners.

• 1976 Alice Taglioni

  She was a french actress, of corsican heritage. in 1996 she was named miss corsica. jocelyn quivrin was her french actor husband. charlie was born 18 march 2009. six months later jocelyn was killed in a car accident. she is also well-known for her ability to play the piano and attended bill evans piano academy.

• 1985 Mugdha Godse

  Indian model and actress

• 1993 Taylor Momsen

  Taylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of the rock band the pretty reckless.

• 1993 Elizabeth Gillies

  Elizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.