Famous people and celebrities born on March 5
Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on March 5! 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.
- 1725 Henry Stuart
Roman catholic cardinal. also, the fourth and last jacobite heir to the thrones in england, scotland and france. henry did not attempt to retake the throne unlike his brother charles edward stuart and father james francis edward stuart. the papacy didn't recognize henry as the lawful ruler in england, scotland, and ireland after charles's death in january 1788. instead, they …
- 1874 Henry Travers
Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91
- 1889 Pearl White
Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.
- 1908 Rex Harrison
British actor who is internationally recognized on film and stage. he has won an academy award and three tony awards. new york theater critics award, a golden globe award and order of merit of the italian public. over 40 movies and plays have featured him, including the iconic role of professor henry higgins from "my fair lady".
- 1908 Sophie Stewart
Scotland, united kingdom -- actress
- 1911 James Davidson
A scottish biochemist, professor, and author, he was a biochemist from scotland. his research was on biochemistry and nucleic acid. he was one of the first to use isotopes for biochemical investigations in the u.k. he was married and had two children. he died september 11, 1972, age 61.
- 1920 Virginia Christine
Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76
- 1922 Pier Paolo Pasolini
Italian poet / author / director, killed at 53
- 1927 Jack Cassidy
American actor and singer (d. 1976)
- 1932 Diana Coupland
British comedian actress (born 1932).
- 1935 Paul Sand
American actor
- 1936 Dean Stockwell
American child actor. he was the son of stage actors and later became an actor on tv and film. from 1989 to 1993, he was the star on the tv series "quantum leap".
- 1939 Samantha Eggar
Samantha eggar is an english actress known for her roles in films such as the collector and doctor dolittle.
- 1940 Malcolm Hebden
English actor
- 1946 Murray Head
An actor and singer from england, he is best known for his international hits "superstar" (jesus-christ superstar), and "say it ain't so". anthony stewart head, his younger brother, is also a singer-actor.
- 1947 Eddie Hodges
American singer and actor
- 1955 Penn Jillette
American magician and raconteur. he is the louder and more vocal member of penn and teller. this popular comedy and illusion show in las vegas is known for its raconteur and magician. his sardonic humor, outspoken libertarian views and sleight-of-hand are his trademarks. he has made a career out of discrediting hokum and magical methods. jillette co-authored several books and …
- 1956 Teena Marie
American composer and singer (born 1956).
- 1958 Andy Gibb
British-american musician, and youngest brother to the pop group "the bee gees". he was known as "the baby bee gee" because he was protected by his older brothers maurice, barry and robin. he rose to be a teenage sensation in the 1970s and sold 15 million records around the world by the age of 21. his no. 1 singles were …
- 1959 Talia Balsam
Talia balsam is an american movie actress known for her roles in mad men and divorce.
- 1962 Jonathan Penner
American screenwriter and producer of actor actors
- 1963 Joel Osteen
American evangelical, television preacher. he is the youngest son of four brothers and he followed his father john's lead to become a minister. he was appointed senior pastor at lakewood church on october 3, 1999. he was a pioneer in lakewood's television outreach ministry, and worked with his father.
- 1966 Aasif Mandvi
Indian-american screenwriter and producer of actor
- 1974 Eva Mendes
Eva mendes is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as hitch, training day, and the other guys.
- 1974 Matt Lucas
English actor, comedian, writer, and television personality
- 1980 Given Grove
NBA star with exceptional shooting skills and court vision.
- 1981 Hanna Alström
Swedish actress
- 1986 Dominique McElligott
Irish actress
- 1989 Sterling Knight
Sterling knight is an american actor known for his role as chad dylan cooper on the disney channel series sonny with a chance.
- 1989 Jake Lloyd
Jake lloyd is an american actor best known for portraying young anakin skywalker in the film star wars: episode i - the phantom menace.
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