Famous people and celebrities born on September 17

Welcome to our celebration of remarkable individuals born on September 17! 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.

• 1902 Esther Ralston

  American actress of silent screen fame. she was born in vaudeville and made her screen debut in 1916. the stunning, blonde beauty became a household name in 1941 when she starred in "the american venus", a film that was based on her life. she was financially devastated by her divorce and worked as a saleswoman at a grocery store, but …

• 1904 Jerry Colonna

  Boston, massachusetts -- actor (road to morocco, road to singapore)

• 1905 Dolores Costello

  Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- actress (little lord fauntleroy).

• 1907 Helen Vinson

  Texas, united states -- actress

• 1920 Dinah Sheridan

  British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades. sheridan's stage career started in 1932. although she appeared in many movies, her most popular tv series "don't wait up" ran from october 1983 to march 1990.

• 1923 Hank Williams

  American singer, songwriter, and country western singer. he wrote approximately 125 songs without any formal musical training. his short career helped define modern country music. he fuses r&b, western swing, gospel-influenced country, and tale-telling folk music. although his untrained voice was painfully nasal, his alabama drawl had charm and a unique catch-yodel. his songs included "cold, cold him" and other …

• 1928 Roddy McDowall

  British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940. he became an unpredictable adult performer capable of playing a variety of roles.

• 1930 David Huddleston

  American actor (b. 1930)

• 1931 Jean-Claude Carrière

  Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

• 1931 Anne Bancroft

  American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar. for her roles in "the pumpkin eater", and "the graduate," she was nominated but didn't win the best actress oscar. in 1958, she was paired with henry fonda in "two for the seesaw", and received her first tony award. she also won the n.y. drama …

• 1938 Paul Benedict

  American actor (born 1938).

• 1940 Lorella De Luca

  Italian television, film, and voice actress. she is most well-known for her role as a young girl in comedies and dramas.

• 1942 Lupe Ontiveros

  American actress and producer (d.2012)

• 1945 Phil Jackson

  American basketball player, coach and star. he was the former 6th man for both the knicks (1967-1980) and the new york nets (1967-1980). in 1975, he was the nba's most prolific player with 330 personal fouls. for 13 seasons, he played for the knicks.

• 1948 John Ritter

  American actor, and a member of a theatrical family. ritter was awarded the 1983 golden globe award for best comedy series actor, emmys 1983-84 for outstanding lead actor, and the 1988 people's choice award. he was awarded a star on hollywood's walk of fame in 1993, next to his father.

• 1951 Cassandra Peterson

  Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

• 1960 Kevin Clash

  American puppeteer and actor

• 1962 Baz Luhrmann

  Baz luhrmann is an australian film director known for his visually extravagant and innovative style, with notable works including 'romeo + juliet' and 'moulin rouge!'

• 1965 Bryan Singer

  American screenwriter and producer of director films

• 1965 Kyle Chandler

  Kyle chandler is an american actor best known for his role as coach eric taylor in the tv series friday night lights.

• 1967 Malik Yoba

  Actor (ny undercover - detective jc williams)

• 1969 Matthew Settle

  American actor

• 1971 Bobby Lee

  American actor and comedian

• 1973 Ada Choi

  Hong kong actress

• 1978 Michael Mosley

  Michael mosley is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as 'scrubs' and 'sirens'.

• 1982 Millani Williams

  Millani Williams is a dominant force in the world of tennis, known for her powerful serves and agility.

• 1983 Aiza Seguerra

  Actor and singer-songwriter from the philippines

• 1985 Fount Williams

  Record-breaking wide receiver known for his speed and agility.

• 1991 Minako Kotobuki

  Japanese singer and actress of japanese voice (sphere).

• 1995 Patrick Mahomes

  Quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, won the Super Bowl MVP in 2020 and is considered one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL.