Famous people and celebrities born on October 29

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on October 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.

• 1891 Fanny Brice

  American comedian, genius at caricature and humor. she was an excellent mimic, and had a great ear for dialects. brice sang popular 1910 songs in yiddish accent and won her first amateur contest. she also took home $10.00. ziegfeld discovered her and she began working in vaudeville and the follies, as well as creating "baby snooks", which were used for …

• 1907 Edwige Feuillère

  French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer. 2 year marriage to pierre feuillere, stage actor. married once.

• 1919 Félix Marten

  French actor, director, and singer.

• 1925 Robert Hardy

  English actor (d. 2017)

• 1925 Dominick Dunne

  American writer. he was 40 years old when he started his literary career. dunne was a film producer, but his life seemed to be over when his 22-year old daughter was killed by her boyfriend on 10/30/1982. he began writing about the crimes committed by the wealthy and famous. his novels included "the two mrs. grenvilles", "a season in purgatory", …

• 1929 Joan Plowright

  Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

• 1935 Isao Takahata

  Japanese screenwriter and director producer

• 1945 Melba Moore

  She is an american actress and singer. in 1970, she was in "hair" when her career began. she won a tony award in 1970 for her role as the star in "purlie", thanks to her amazing vocal range. she is still recording and singing today, after a long career that spans decades and personal hardship. she recorded an album of …

• 1947 Richard Dreyfuss

  American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles. dreyfus was an arrogant and confident young actor. his early roles often featured a young man looking for his identity. he is best known for his films "the graduate", 1967, "jaws", 1976, and "close encounters of the third kind", 1978. he was the youngest recipient …

• 1948 Kate Jackson

  Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

• 1954 Lee Child

  English author

• 1957 Dan Castellaneta

  American actor, voice artist, comedian, singer and producer

• 1958 Ann-Marie MacDonald

  Toronto is home to a canadian playwright, author, and actor.

• 1964 May Allison

  Toronto, ontario -- marathoner (1996 olympics)

• 1965 Masahiro Takashima

  Japanese actor

• 1966 Andy Richter

  Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

• 1967 Joely Fisher

  American actress and director

• 1967 Rufus Sewell

  Rufus sewell is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as 'dark city' and tv series like 'the man in the high castle'.

• 1971 Winona Ryder

  American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both editors by profession, pals with allen ginsberg and drug guru timothy leary, who was her godfather.

• 1972 Gabrielle Union

  American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

• 1972 Tracee Ellis Ross

  Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr. rainbow johnson in the television series black-ish.

• 1977 Jon Abrahams

  American actor

• 1977 Brendan Fehr

  Brendan fehr is a canadian actor known for his role as michael guerin in the television series roswell.

• 1982 Chelan Simmons

  Canadian actress and model

• 1985 Janet Montgomery

  English actress and dancer

• 1986 Derek Theler

  Derek theler is a tv actor known for his role as danny wheeler on the sitcom baby daddy.

• 1987 Cleopatra Coleman

  Australian actress known for her roles in TV series such as 'The Last Man on Earth'.

• 1987 Ariana Berlin

  Ariana berlin is a former artistic gymnast who gained fame for her remarkable recovery from a car accident and her subsequent success as a competitive dancer and choreographer.

• 1990 Kriti Kharbanda

  Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi and Kannada films.

• 1993 India Eisley

  American actress