Famous People Born in 1966
Discover the most famous people born in 1966. The list includes people like Janet Jackson, Mike Tyson, David Cameron, Adam Sandler, Gordon Ramsay and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include football players, political leaders, composers and guitarists born in 1966. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, India & Canada and many more countries.
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Birthdate: 9th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Actor, comedian, and filmmaker, Adam Sandler, is best known for his comedic roles in Hollywood movies. Despite being a popular actor he also has the ignominious distinction of having appeared in numerous widely panned movies and is the holder of three Golden Raspberry Awards! He has released a few comedy albums as well.
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Mike Tyson(One of the Greatest Heavyweight Boxers of All Time and First to Simultaneously Hold WBA, WBC & IBF Titles)
Birthdate: 30th June
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Fort Greene, New York, United States
A former professional boxer who reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion for three years, Mike Tyson is considered a colossal figure in boxing. Claiming his first heavyweight title at the young age of 20, he went on to become one of the best heavyweights of all time. Also a controversial person, he was once imprisoned on rape charges.
Birthdate: 8th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland
A celebrated chef and restaurateur, British national Gordon Ramsay is also a writer and television personality. His TV shows about competitive cookery and food is quite popular. The Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, in Chelsea, is his signature restaurant. Known for his bluntness, short temper and strict manner, Ramsay has historically expressed a dislike for vegetarianism and veganism.
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Salma Hayek(The First Mexican Actress to be Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress)
Birthdate: 2nd September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
Hailing from Mexico, Salma Hayek moved to Hollywood and attained fame with films like Desperado, From Dusk till Dawn, Wild Wild West, Dogma, Tale of Tales, Grown Ups, and Grown Ups 2. Her breakthrough role was the film Frida in 2002 for which she received critical appreciation. She works to raise awareness about violence against women and discrimination against immigrants.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 26th May
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Islington, London, England
Helena Bonham Carter is an English actress who is known for her performances in independent films and huge blockbusters. Some of her notable films are The Wings of the Dove, The King's Speech, Hamlet, Howards End, Fight Club, Les Misérables . She was also part of the Harry Potter series. She was bestowed with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2012.
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Halle Berry(Only African-American Woman To Win Oscar for Best Actress)
Birthdate: 14th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Halle Berry is one of the most popular actresses of the current generation. During the 2000s, she was one of the highest-paid Hollywood actresses. Halle is also known for her activism for which she was honored with the 2006 Woman of The Year award by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals. She also gets featured in several Sexiest Womenlists.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 16th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, United States
A member of the prominent Jackson family, Janet Jackson is a singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. Popularly known for her innovative and socially conscious songs, she was considered a sex icon in her youth. Beginning her career as a teenager, she went on to become one of the world's best-selling music artists of all time.
Birthdate: 22nd April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
Jeffrey Morgan is an American actor who shot to fame with television series Supernatural and Grey’s Anatomy. But it was his role in movie, Watchmen, and the still running zombie horror series, The Walking Dead, that really made him a star. Jeffrey wanted o be a basketball player but an injury ended his sports dream and turned him towards acting.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 11th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Mansfield, Ohio, United States
Died: March 4, 2019
Luke Perry was an actor who became a teen idol in the 1990s after portraying Dylan McKay in the popular TV series, Beverly Hills, 90210. Before his death at the age of 52, due to an ischemic stroke, he had advocated the testing of colorectal cancer through colonoscopy.
Birthdate: 19th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Flushing, New York, United States
Best known for directing movies like the Iron Man, Chef, The Jungle Book and The Lion King, Jon Favreau began by performing at improvisational theatre and later made his acting debut with film Rudy. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous films and television shows but it is his work as a filmmaker that has brought him much fame.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 6th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Newton-le-Willows
Rick Astley went from being a high-school drop-out and a driver, to becoming a music sensation. He turned into a global phenomenon with his 1987 track Never Gonna Give You Up, which topped charts in 25 countries. Years later, in 2007, the video was part of the viral meme “rickrolling.”
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Robin Wright(First Actress to Win a Golden Globe for a Streaming TV Series)
Birthdate: 8th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
Best known for her role in the NBC Daytime soap opera Santa Barbara, actress Robin Wright is the recipient of numerous awards, including a Golden Globe Award and a Satellite Award. Beginning her career as a model, she eventually transitioned into acting. She is currently one of the highest-paid actresses in US.
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Patrick Dempsey(Actor and Race Car Driver Best Known for His Role in the TV Series ‘Grey's Anatomy’)
Birthdate: 13th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine, United States
Patrick Dempsey is an actor and racecar driver. Despite achieving considerable success as an actor, Patrick Dempsey enjoys auto racing more. A vintage car and sports car collector, Dempsey has competed in events, such as the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Baja 1000. Dempsey is also known for his philanthropic workS.
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Rainn Wilson(Best Known for His Role as 'Dwight Schrute' on the NBC sitcom 'The Office')
Birthdate: 20th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
Rainn Wilson is an actor and writer who used his popularity to make his YouTube channel, SoulPancake, a success. Also a climate change advocate, Wilson made a documentary titled The Idiot’s Guide to Climate Change, based on his trip to Greenland. He is known for his charitable works and has adopted a vegan diet since adopting Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs.
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Cindy Crawford(One of the Most Popular Supermodels During the 1980s and 1990s and a Ubiquitous Presence on Magazine Covers)
Birthdate: 20th February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Supermodel Cindy Crawford ruled the fashion industry in the 1990s. Her trademark mole and the red Versace dress she wore at the Oscars set fashion trends. She has endorsed scores of products, appeared in all top-notch magazines, hosted a TV show, and owns a make-up line and a furniture line.
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David Schwimmer(Famous for Portraying 'Ross Geller' in the Sitcom 'Friends')
Birthdate: 2nd November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Flushing, New York, United States
David Schwimmer is best known for portraying the role of Ross Geller in the hugely popular and successful American television series, Friends, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004. He has also worked in films like Kissing a Fool, Apt Pupil, Picking up the Pieces and The Iceman.
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Bill Goldberg(Four-time World Champion in His Professional Wrestling Career (WWE & WCW))
Birthdate: 27th December
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Professional wrestler and former football player. Bill Goldberg, is currently signed to WWE on a part-time deal. A very popular figure in the late 1990s/early 2000s, he has wrestled for many promotions and is best known for his stint with World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Also an actor, he has appeared in numerous films and TV shows.
Birthdate: 28th June
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States
John Cusack started his career as a teen actor. He is known for his unconventional choice of films. Grosse Pointe Blank, Being John Malkovich, High Fidelity, The Raven and The Grifters are some of his notable films. He is also known as an activist and has often taken a strong stand on issues like war, drone usage, civil liberties, press freedom and whistleblowers.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 25th February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Téa Leoni went on to establish a successful acting career in the American entertainment industry after landing her breakthrough role in the action comedy movie Bad Boys. Such was her popularity in the 1990s that an asteroid was named after her in 1993. Also known for her humanitarian work, Téa Leoni was named a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF in 2001.
Birthdate: 21st December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: London, England
The son of famous Canadian actors, Shirley Douglas and Donald Sutherland, Kiefer Sutherland followed in his parents' footsteps to become a famous actor. Apart from being a respected and decorated actor, Kiefer is also one of the controversy's favorite children, having been on the wrong side of the law several times.
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Eric Cantona(One of the Greatest Footballers of His Generation)
Birthdate: 24th May
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Marseille, France
Eric Cantona is a French actor, filmmaker, and former football player. During his playing career, Cantona was a key player for the popular football club Manchester United and is often credited with reviving the club's reputation as a footballing force. Nicknamed King Eric by Manchester United fans, Eric Cantona continues to enjoy an iconic status within the club.
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James Gunn(Director Known for His Films: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘Scooby-Doo’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’)
Birthdate: 5th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
At the age of 12, James Gunn started making 8 mm zombie films in the woods near his home along with his brothers. What started as a fun activity, eventually helped Gunn establish a career in filmmaking. Apart from filmmaking and acting, he is also interested in music and writing; he founded a band in 1989 and wrote a novel in 2000.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 13th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina
Darius Rucker gained fame as the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. He then launched a solo career, releasing Billboard-charting hits such as Wagon Wheel and True Believers. He became the first Black American singer to win the Country Music Association New Artist Award.
Birthdate: 17th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Anaheim, California, United States
Died: May 29, 1997
Jeff Buckley was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. His only studio album, Grace, was included in Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. Since his untimely death at the age of 30, Jeff Buckley has been the subject of several documentaries. His death also inspired several artists to record songs in tribute to his life and career.
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Dimebag Darrell(Guitarist, Composer, Musician)
Birthdate: 20th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Dallas
Died: December 8, 2004
Birthdate: 25th March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Toronto
Died: March 2, 2008
Jeff Healey was a Canadian blues-rock and jazz vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist. Apart from establishing his own career, Jeff Healey also helped develop the careers of several other musicians, including Philip Sayce, Terra Hazelton, and Amanda Meta Marshall. For his contribution to music, Jeff Healey was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame and the Terry Fox Hall of Fame.
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Dean Cain(Best Known for Portraying 'Superman' in the TV Series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman')
Birthdate: 31st July
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States
Dean Cain is an American actor best known for playing Supermanin the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. As a television presenter, Cain is credited with popularizing the show Ripley's Believe It or Not! Dean Cain also proved to be a responsible citizen by swearing-in as a reserve police officer in St. Anthony, Idaho, USA.
Birthdate: 21st November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: West Covina, California, United States
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Michael K. Williams(Best Known for His Role as ‘Omar Little’ in the TV Series ‘The Wire’)
Birthdate: 22nd November
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: September 6, 2021
Known for his supporting roles in films such as The Road, 12 Years a Slave, and When They See Us, Michael K. Williams is a budding talent of Hollywood. Fans adored him as Albert "Chalky" White in Boardwalk Empire. He became a critics’ favorite with his Emmy-winning role in Bessie.
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Hope Sandoval(Lead Singer of 'Mazzy Star' and 'Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions')
Birthdate: 24th June
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Hope Sandoval is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Mazzy Star and the alternative pop band Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions. She has delivered hits such as Fade into You. She is known to be stage-shy and likes singing on near-dark stages.
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J.J. Abrams(Filmmaker, Best Known for His Films in Action, Drama & Science Fiction Genres)
Birthdate: 27th June
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
J.J. Abrams is an American filmmaker and screenwriter. He is credited with creating television series like Felicity, Alias, Lost, and Fringe. Among his most prominent contribution to the film industry are films like Mission: Impossible III and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which he directed. Apart from being a director, Abrams also works closely with an anti-corruption organization called RepresentUs.
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Sophie Marceau(French Actress Known for Her Films: 'Braveheart', 'Anna Karenina' and 'The World Is Not Enough')
Birthdate: 17th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Paris, France
Sophie Marceau is best known for her César Award-winning performance in the French comedy La Boum 2. She has also appeared in English films such as Braveheart, Firelight, and The World Is Not Enough. She has written a novel, is a trained cellist, and has delivered an award-winning directorial debut.
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Roman Abramovich(Russian Billionaire Businessman and Former Owner of English Premier League Club 'Chelsea' )
Birthdate: 24th October
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Saratov, Russia
Roman Abramovich is an Israeli-Russian businessman and politician. Over the years, he has played an influential role as the primary owner of Millhouse LLC and as the owner of the popular Premier League football club Chelsea F.C. Roman Abramovich is one of the richest persons in the world and has donated over US$2.5 billion to various charitable causes between 1999 and 2013.
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Billy Zane(Best Known for His Roles in the Films: ‘Titanic’, ‘Dead Calm’, and ‘The Phantom’)
Birthdate: 24th February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Billy Zane is an American actor best known for portraying Caledon Hockley in the 1997 epic romance film Titanic. He then went on to play a crucial role in the success of films, such as The Believer, which was showcased at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival where it won the Grand Jury Prize.
Birthdate: 8th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Spring Valley, New York, United States
Julianna Margulies is an actress popular for playing Carol Hathawayon the medical drama TV series ER. Over the years, Margulies has contributed immensely to the American TV industry for which she has been honored with prestigious awards, such as Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2015, she was named in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world list.
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Jim Gaffigan(Stand-up comedian)
Birthdate: 7th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Chesterton, Indiana, USA
Birthdate: 7th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
C. Thomas Howell is an American actor and director. Howell wanted to be a stuntman before he tried his hand at acting, appearing in films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and The Outsiders during his teenage years; he received a Young Artist Award for the latter. He then went on to establish himself in the film and TV industry.
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Neal McDonough(Actor)
Birthdate: 13th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA
Birthdate: 21st May
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Romário(One of the Greatest Football Players of All Time)
Birthdate: 29th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
One of the most prolific goal scorers in the history of football, Romario has had an engaging and electric presence both on and off field. He starred in Brazil's 1994 FIFA World Cup triumph and was named the Player of The Tournament, earning a Golden Ball. He later turned to politics after he bid adieu to the field.
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Matthew Fox(American Actor Best Known for His Role in the TV Series: 'Party of Five' and 'Lost')
Birthdate: 14th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Abington Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Matthew Fox is a former American actor best known for playing Jack Shephardin the popular drama TV series Lost, for which he received several nominations for various awards, including Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award. He retired from acting after facing accusations of mistreating women. He is also an ardent photographer.
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Billy Burke(Best Known for His Role as ‘Charlie Swan’ in ‘Twilight’ Film Series)
Birthdate: 25th November
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Bellingham, Washington, United States
Billy Burke is an American actor best known for playing Charlie Swanin the film series,The Twilight Saga. Also known for his writing skills, Burke contributed to the story of the 2004 musical zombie comedy film, Dead & Breakfast. A multi-talented personality, he also released an album titled Removed in 2010 and went on to release another album, The Underkill, in 2018.
Birthdate: 27th December
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States
Birthdate: 7th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: White Plains, New York, United States
Died: July 16, 1999
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was a Calvin Klein publicist and the wife of John F. Kennedy Jr. Her fashion sense was often compared to that of her mother-in-law, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A plane carrying Carolyn, her husband, and her older sister crashed off Martha's Vineyard in July 1999, killing all three.
Birthdate: 4th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
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Cynthia Nixon(American Actress, Best Known for Her Performance in the HBO Series 'Sex and the City')
Birthdate: 9th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
Apart from being one of the most popular American actresses, Cynthia Nixon is also a well-known activist. Being an openly bisexual actress, she also serves as an inspiration to the LGBTQ community. Cynthia is a cancer survivor and continues to inspire people affected with cancer.
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Michael Irvin(Former American Football Wide Receiver)
Birthdate: 5th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Birthdate: 4th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Westbury, New York, United States
Nancy McKeon is an American actress known for researching her characters and roles. For instance, she spent several hours with a police force before playing Jinny Exstead in the police procedural drama TV series The Division. Also known for her skills as a dancer, McKeon competed in the 2018 season of Dancing with the Stars.
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Sonya Curry(American Educator and Mother of Basketball Players ‘Stephen Curry’ and ‘Seth Curry’)
Birthdate: 30th May
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Radford, Virginia, United States
The wife of NBA star Dell Curry and the mother of basketball players Seth and Stephen Curry, Sonya Curry grew up amid poverty and often had racist encounters with the Ku Klux Klan. Once a star volleyball player at Virginia Tech, she now heads the Christian Montessori School founded by her.
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Royce Gracie(One of the Most Influential Figures in the History of Mixed Martial Arts)
Birthdate: 12th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Brazilian MMA fighter Royce Gracie, part of the renowned Gracie family of mixed martial artists, won the UFC 1, UFC 2, and UFC 4 championships. He made the Brazilian jiu-jitsu, or the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, popular, and holds the 7th degree red/black coral belt in the art.
