Born in August: Movie Stars Celebrating Birthdays This Month

August is here, and with it comes the birthdays of many famous faces from the film industry. This month, we celebrate a diverse group of talented individuals, from iconic actors who defined generations to contemporary stars who continue to captivate audiences worldwide. These stars have brought countless memorable characters and stories to the screen, earning awards and a special place in the hearts of movie lovers.

From blockbuster heroes and acclaimed dramatic actors to celebrated directors and producers, the list of August-born celebrities is impressive. As they celebrate another year, we take a look back at their careers, acknowledging their contributions to cinema and television. Join us in recognizing the movie stars who have their birthdays this month, and see who shares your August birthday.

Evangeline Lilly

Nicole Evangeline Lilly was born on August 3, 1979, in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. She was discovered on the streets of Kelowna, British Columbia, by the Ford modeling agency. Though she was hesitant about a modeling career at first, she signed with the agency to help pay for her tuition at the University of British Columbia.

Lilly is well-known for her role as Kate Austen in the hit ABC series ‘Lost’. She also gained international fame for playing Tauriel in ‘The Hobbit’ film series and Hope van Dyne, also known as the Wasp, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, including ‘Ant-Man’ and ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’.

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton was born on August 4, 1955, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. His father was a high school history teacher and basketball coach, and his mother was a psychic. Before his acting career, Thornton began as a musician, playing drums and singing in a band called Tres Hombres. He moved to Los Angeles in 1981 to pursue a career as an actor and writer.

Thornton’s breakthrough came with the film ‘Sling Blade’, which he wrote, directed, and starred in. This role earned him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He is also known for his roles in films like ‘A Simple Plan’, ‘Monster’s Ball’, and the TV series ‘Fargo’ and ‘Goliath’.

Cole Sprouse

Cole Mitchell Sprouse was born on August 4, 1992, in Arezzo, Italy, to American parents. He and his identical twin brother, Dylan, were raised in Long Beach, California. The twins began their acting career at just six months old, sharing the role of Patrick Kelly on the ABC series ‘Grace Under Fire’.

Sprouse is widely recognized for his role as Cody Martin on the Disney Channel series ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody’ and its spinoff, ‘The Suite Life on Deck’. After taking a break from acting to attend New York University, he returned to the screen as Jughead Jones in the popular teen drama series ‘Riverdale’.

Daniel Dae Kim

Daniel Dae Kim was born on August 4, 1957, in Busan, South Korea, and grew up in New York and Pennsylvania. He began his acting career on the stage after graduating from New York University’s Graduate Acting Program. Kim is known for creating multifaceted roles and breaking stereotypes throughout his career as an actor, director, and producer.

Kim is widely known for his role as Jin-Soo Kwon in the series ‘Lost’ and as Chin Ho Kelly in ‘Hawaii Five-0’. He has also appeared in films like ‘Crash’ and ‘The Divergent Series’. More recently, he has served as an executive producer for the television series ‘The Good Doctor’.

Dylan Sprouse

Dylan Thomas Sprouse was born on August 4, 1992, in Arezzo, Italy, fifteen minutes before his identical twin brother, Cole. He was raised in Long Beach, California. Dylan began his acting career at a very young age, often sharing roles with his brother.

Like his brother, Dylan is best known for his role on the Disney Channel sitcom ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody’, where he played Zack Martin. After the show ended, he attended New York University, studying video game design. In recent years, he has returned to acting in various independent films and also opened a meadery in Brooklyn, New York.

Abigail Spencer

Abigail Spencer was born on August 4, 1981, in Gulf Breeze, Florida. An actress, writer, and producer, she has made a name for herself on both the big and small screens. Spencer is known for her versatile performances in a variety of roles.

She is recognized for her roles as Dana “Scottie” Scott on the USA Network series ‘Suits’ and as Amantha Holden on the SundanceTV drama series ‘Rectify’. Spencer also played Lucy Preston in the NBC series ‘Timeless’. Her film credits include ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ and ‘Chasing Mavericks’.

James Gunn

James Gunn was born on August 5, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri. Raised in a large Irish Catholic family, he began making 8mm films at the age of twelve. After attending college, he started his career at Troma Studios, where he wrote the cult classic ‘Tromeo and Juliet’.

Gunn is best known for writing and directing the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ films for Marvel Studios, which became massive box office successes. He also directed ‘The Suicide Squad’ and the HBO Max series ‘Peacemaker’. He is now the co-CEO of DC Studios, overseeing the future of the DC Extended Universe.

Janet McTeer

Janet McTeer was born on August 5, 1961, in Newcastle, England. She became interested in acting at age 16 after seeing a play at the York Theatre, where she worked as a waitress. She later graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began her career on stage.

McTeer has received two Academy Award nominations, one for Best Actress for her role in ‘Tumbleweeds’ and another for Best Supporting Actress for ‘Albert Nobbs’. She is also known for her television roles in series like ‘Ozark’, ‘Jessica Jones’, and ‘Sorry for Your Loss’.

Mark Strong

Mark Strong was born on August 5, 1963, in London, England. Initially, he intended to pursue a career in law but returned to London to study English and Drama at Royal Holloway. He furthered his training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Strong is often cast as calculating villains and is known for his roles as Lord Blackwood in ‘Sherlock Holmes’, Sinestro in ‘Green Lantern’, and Dr. Thaddeus Sivana in ‘Shazam!’. He also had memorable roles in ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’, ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’, and ‘1917’.

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron was born on August 7, 1975, in Benoni, South Africa. She was raised on a farm and trained as a ballet dancer. After a knee injury ended her dancing career, her mother bought her a one-way ticket to Los Angeles to pursue acting.

Theron won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in ‘Monster’. She has also starred in films like ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’, ‘Atomic Blonde’, and ‘The Italian Job’. She is also known for her role as Cipher in the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise.

David Duchovny

David William Duchovny was born on August 7, 1960, in New York City. He earned a master’s degree in English literature from Yale University before pursuing acting. He began his career in commercials and had small film roles before his big break.

Duchovny is best known for his role as FBI agent Fox Mulder on the science fiction series ‘The X-Files’, which earned him a Golden Globe Award. He also gained acclaim for his role as Hank Moody in the comedy-drama series ‘Californication’, for which he won another Golden Globe.

Ali Cobrin

Ali Cobrin was born on August 8, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois. She attended the Chicago Academy for the Arts, where she majored in musical theater. At 17, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.

Cobrin is best known for her role as Kara in the film ‘American Reunion’. She also appeared in the movie ‘Neighbors’ and the Showtime series ‘Look’. More recently, she plays Kari Baxter in the Prime Video series ‘The Baxters’.

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Lee Hoffman was born on August 8, 1937, in Los Angeles, California. He initially studied medicine before dropping out to pursue acting. He trained at the Pasadena Playhouse and later moved to New York City to find work as an actor.

Hoffman’s breakthrough role came in the 1967 film ‘The Graduate’. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor, for his roles in ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ and ‘Rain Man’. His other notable films include ‘Midnight Cowboy’, ‘Tootsie’, and ‘All the President’s Men’.

Keith Carradine

Keith Ian Carradine was born on August 8, 1949, in San Mateo, California. He is part of the Carradine acting family, which includes his father John and brothers David and Robert. He studied theater arts at Colorado State University before dropping out to pursue his career.

Carradine is known for his work in Robert Altman’s films, particularly ‘Nashville’, for which he won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for “I’m Easy”. He also had notable roles in ‘The Duellists’ and the TV series ‘Deadwood’ and ‘Madam Secretary’.

Peyton List

Peyton List was born on August 8, 1986, in Boston, Massachusetts. She began her career as a model and actress at a young age. She studied at the School of American Ballet in New York City.

List is known for her role as Lucy Montgomery on the CBS soap opera ‘As the World Turns’. She also had recurring roles on shows like ‘Mad Men’ and ‘FlashForward’. She played Jane Sterling in the AMC series ‘Mad Men’ and Cara Coburn in The CW’s ‘The Tomorrow People’.

Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick was born on August 9, 1985, in Portland, Maine. She began her career as a child actress in theater productions. For her role in the Broadway musical ‘High Society’, she was nominated for a Tony Award.

Kendrick received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in ‘Up in the Air’. She is widely known for playing Beca Mitchell in the ‘Pitch Perfect’ film series. Her other notable films include ‘A Simple Favor’, ‘Into the Woods’, and the ‘Trolls’ animated franchise.

Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson was born on August 9, 1983, in Camarillo, California. She began her acting career at a young age, appearing in various television shows. She is also a former Miss Jr. Michigan.

Johnson is widely recognized for her role as Chrissy Seaver on the sitcom ‘Growing Pains’. In recent years, she has gained significant acclaim for her voice work, particularly as Ellie in the video game series ‘The Last of Us’, a role that has earned her two BAFTA Games Awards for Best Performer.

Eric Bana

Eric Bana was born Eric Banadinović on August 9, 1968, in Melbourne, Australia. He began his career as a stand-up comedian and gained popularity on the sketch comedy series ‘Full Frontal’. He received Australia’s highest film honor, the Logie Award, for his work on ‘The Eric Bana Show Live’.

Bana gained international attention for his role in the film ‘Chopper’. He has since starred in major Hollywood films, including ‘Black Hawk Down’, ‘Hulk’, ‘Troy’, and ‘Munich’. He also played the villain Nero in the 2009 ‘Star Trek’ film.

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson was born on August 9, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. She developed a love for theater in high school and studied at the National Theatre of Great Britain’s summer program. She finished her education at DePaul University’s Goodman Theatre School.

Anderson achieved international fame for her role as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in the long-running series ‘The X-Files’, for which she won an Emmy and a Golden Globe. She has also received critical acclaim for her roles as Stella Gibson in ‘The Fall’, Jean Milburn in ‘Sex Education’, and Margaret Thatcher in ‘The Crown’.

Kevin McKidd

Kevin McKidd was born on August 9, 1973, in Elgin, Scotland. He was a member of the Moray Youth Theatre before studying engineering at the University of Edinburgh. He dropped out to pursue acting and joined the Bedlam Theatre company.

McKidd is known for his roles as Tommy in ‘Trainspotting’ and as Lucius Vorenus in the HBO series ‘Rome’. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Dr. Owen Hunt on the long-running medical drama ‘Grey’s Anatomy’. He also voiced Lord MacGuffin in the Disney/Pixar film ‘Brave’.

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith was born on August 9, 1957, in New York City. She is the daughter of actress Tippi Hedren and advertising executive Peter Griffith. She began her career as a model before moving into acting, with an early notable role in ‘Night Moves’.

Griffith received an Academy Award nomination and won a Golden Globe for Best Actress for her performance in ‘Working Girl’. Her other notable films include ‘Something Wild’ and ‘Body Double’. She has also worked in television, earning award nominations for her role in ‘Buffalo Girls’.

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra was born on August 9, 1976, in Paddington, London, England. After being sent to boarding school, she eventually pursued an acting career. Her first main role was on the TV series ‘Party of Five’.

Mitra is known for her roles in films like ‘Hollow Man’, ‘Shooter’, and ‘Doomsday’. She gained prominence for playing Sonja in ‘Underworld: Rise of the Lycans’. On television, she has had roles in ‘The Practice’, ‘Boston Legal’, ‘Nip/Tuck’, and ‘The Last Ship’.

Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw was born on August 9, 1927, in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began his career on the stage, performing with the Old Vic company. His film career began with a small part in ‘The Lavender Hill Mob’.

Shaw is best remembered for his iconic role as the shark hunter Quint in ‘Jaws’. He also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of King Henry VIII in ‘A Man for All Seasons’. His other memorable roles include the villain Red Grant in the James Bond film ‘From Russia with Love’ and Doyle Lonnegan in ‘The Sting’.

Justin Theroux

Justin Theroux was born on August 10, 1971, in Washington, D.C. A nephew of writer Paul Theroux, he graduated from Bennington College. He moved to New York City and began his career in Off-Broadway plays before transitioning to film.

Theroux is known for his acting roles in films like ‘Mulholland Drive’ and ‘The Girl on the Train’, as well as the HBO series ‘The Leftovers’. He is also an accomplished screenwriter, having co-written films such as ‘Tropic Thunder’, ‘Iron Man 2’, and ‘Rock of Ages’.

Chris Messina

Chris Messina was born on August 11, 1974, in New York City. He has built a versatile career as an actor in film, television, and theatre. He is known for his ability to play a wide range of characters.

Messina is recognized for his role as Danny Castellano on the comedy series ‘The Mindy Project’. He has appeared in films such as ‘Argo’, ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’, and ‘Julie & Julia’. He also had a recurring role in the HBO series ‘The Newsroom’ and ‘Sharp Objects’.

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck was born on August 12, 1975, in Falmouth, Massachusetts. He is the younger brother of actor and director Ben Affleck. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in the PBS television movie ‘Lemon Sky’.

Affleck won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in ‘Manchester by the Sea’. He also received an Oscar nomination for his role in ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’. His other notable films include ‘Gone Baby Gone’ and ‘A Ghost Story’.

Catherine Bell

Catherine Bell was born on August 14, 1968, in London, England, to a Scottish father and an Iranian mother. She moved to California at a young age. Bell initially pursued a career in modeling in Japan before studying acting.

Bell is widely known for her role as Lieutenant Colonel Sarah “Mac” MacKenzie in the television series ‘JAG’. She also starred as Denise Sherwood in the series ‘Army Wives’ and as Cassandra “Cassie” Nightingale in ‘The Good Witch’ television film series and subsequent TV show.

Christopher Gorham

Christopher Gorham was born on August 14, 1974, in Fresno, California. He is an actor and director known for his work in television. He has been married to his ‘Popular’ co-star Anel Lopez Gorham since 2000.

Gorham is known for his roles as Henry Grubstick in ‘Ugly Betty’, Auggie Anderson in ‘Covert Affairs’, and Bob Barnard in the Netflix series ‘Insatiable’. He also played the Wizard of Oz in ‘Once Upon a Time’ and recently starred in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’.

Emmanuelle Béart

Emmanuelle Béart was born on August 14, 1963, in Gassin, France. The daughter of singer and poet Guy Béart, she decided to become an actress after seeing Romy Schneider in the movie ‘Mado’. She spent part of her teen years in Montreal to learn English.

Béart gained international fame for her role in ‘Manon of the Spring’. She is also known for her role opposite Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible’. One of her most notable performances was in the French film ‘La Belle Noiseuse’.

Halle Berry

Halle Berry was born on August 14, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio. She began her career as a model and participated in several beauty pageants, finishing as the first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant in 1986.

Berry became the first African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in ‘Monster’s Ball’. She is also famous for playing Storm in the ‘X-Men’ film series and the Bond girl Jinx in ‘Die Another Day’. Her other films include ‘Swordfish’ and ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’.

Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis was born on August 14, 1983, in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Her family moved to Los Angeles when she was seven. She began acting at age nine and gained fame for her role as Jackie Burkhart on the sitcom ‘That ’70s Show’.

Kunis is also the long-time voice of Meg Griffin on the animated series ‘Family Guy’. Her film career includes roles in ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’, ‘Black Swan’, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, and ‘Friends with Benefits’.

Steve Martin

Steve Martin was born on August 14, 1945, in Waco, Texas. He began his career as a writer for ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’, for which he won an Emmy Award. He became a famous stand-up comedian in the 1970s before transitioning to acting.

Martin has starred in numerous successful films, including ‘The Jerk’, ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’, ‘Father of the Bride’, and ‘Roxanne’, which he also wrote. He is also an accomplished banjo player, author, and playwright. He currently stars in the hit series ‘Only Murders in the Building’.

Alejandro González Iñárritu

Alejandro González Iñárritu was born on August 15, 1963, in Mexico City, Mexico. He is a highly acclaimed film director, producer, and screenwriter. He began his career as a radio host before moving into filmmaking.

Iñárritu is known for his films ‘Amores Perros’, ’21 Grams’, and ‘Babel’. He won back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Director for ‘Birdman’ and ‘The Revenant’, making him one of only three directors to ever achieve this feat. ‘Birdman’ also won the Oscar for Best Picture.

Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson was born on August 15, 1970, in Compton, California. He is an actor, comedian, and game show host. He attended Howard University and began his career with roles in films like ‘Liberty Heights’.

Anderson is best known for his leading role as Andre “Dre” Johnson on the sitcom ‘Black-ish’, which earned him numerous Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. His film credits include ‘Kangaroo Jack’, ‘The Departed’, and ‘Transformers’. He also served as the host of the game show ‘To Tell the Truth’.

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in the PBS series ‘The Voyage of the Mimi’. He gained prominence after co-writing and starring in ‘Good Will Hunting’ with his childhood friend Matt Damon.

Affleck won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for ‘Good Will Hunting’. He later directed, co-produced, and starred in ‘Argo’, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. His acting credits include ‘Armageddon’, ‘Pearl Harbor’, ‘Gone Girl’, and his portrayal of Batman in the DC Extended Universe.

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence was born on August 15, 1990, in Indian Hills, Kentucky. She began her career in television before her breakout role in the independent drama ‘Winter’s Bone’, which earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Lawrence won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in ‘Silver Linings Playbook’. She gained global stardom as Katniss Everdeen in ‘The Hunger Games’ series and as Mystique in the ‘X-Men’ prequel films. By 2015, she was the highest-paid actress in the world.

Natasha Henstridge

Natasha Henstridge was born on August 15, 1974, in Springdale, Newfoundland, Canada. She began her career as a model in Paris at the age of 15. She appeared on the cover of the French ‘Cosmopolitan’ and decided to pursue acting.

Henstridge’s breakout role was as the alien-human hybrid Sil in the science-fiction thriller ‘Species’. She also starred in the comedy ‘The Whole Nine Yards’ alongside Bruce Willis. Her television credits include the series ‘She Spies’ and ‘Eli Stone’.

Zeljko Ivanek

Zeljko Ivanek was born on August 15, 1957, in Ljubljana, Slovenia (then part of Yugoslavia). He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1960. He graduated from Yale University and attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Ivanek is a prolific character actor known for his work in theater, film, and television. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Ray Fiske in ‘Damages’. He has also had recurring roles on ‘Oz’, ’24’, ‘Heroes’, and ‘Madam Secretary’.

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett was born on August 16, 1958, in New York City. She was raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. She earned a B.A. from Yale University and a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama, where she met her husband, Courtney B. Vance.

Bassett received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Tina Turner in ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It’. She is also known for her roles in ‘Malcolm X’, ‘Black Panther’, and ‘Strange Days’. She won a Golden Globe and received an Oscar nomination for her role as Queen Ramonda in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’.

James Cameron

James Cameron was born on August 16, 1954, in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada. He began his career in the film industry as a miniature-set builder before writing and directing ‘The Terminator’. This film launched his career as a major director.

Cameron is known for directing some of the highest-grossing films of all time. His films ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ both held the record for the highest-grossing film worldwide at the time of their release. He has won three Academy Awards, including Best Director for ‘Titanic’.

Steve Carell

Steve Carell was born on August 16, 1962, in Concord, Massachusetts. He began his career in comedy, performing with The Second City troupe in Chicago. He gained fame as a correspondent on ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart’.

Carell is best known for his role as Michael Scott on the NBC sitcom ‘The Office’, for which he won a Golden Globe Award. His film career includes hits like ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’, ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, and the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise, where he voices Gru. He received an Academy Award nomination for his dramatic role in ‘Foxcatcher’.

Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg was born on August 17, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a founding member of the popular boy band New Kids on the Block. After the group disbanded, he transitioned into acting.

Wahlberg has had notable roles in films like ‘The Sixth Sense’ and the ‘Saw’ series. He received critical acclaim for his work in the HBO miniseries ‘Band of Brothers’. Since 2010, he has starred as Detective Danny Reagan in the long-running police drama ‘Blue Bloods’.

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro was born on August 17, 1943, in New York City. He is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He trained at the Stella Adler Conservatory and the American Workshop and gained fame for his early collaborations with director Martin Scorsese.

De Niro has won two Academy Awards, one for Best Supporting Actor for ‘The Godfather Part II’ and one for Best Actor for ‘Raging Bull’. His legendary filmography includes ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘The Deer Hunter’, ‘Goodfellas’, and ‘Casino’. He continues to work regularly in film.

Sean Penn

Sean Penn was born on August 17, 1963, in Los Angeles, California. The son of director Leo Penn and actress Eileen Ryan, he began his acting career with roles in films like ‘Taps’ and ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’.

Penn has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor, for his performances in ‘Mystic River’ and ‘Milk’. He is also an accomplished director, with films like ‘Into the Wild’ to his credit. Known for his intense acting style, his other notable films include ‘Dead Man Walking’ and ‘I Am Sam’.

Edward Norton

Edward Norton was born on August 18, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts. A Yale graduate, he was interested in acting from a young age. He gained immediate acclaim for his film debut in ‘Primal Fear’, where he starred opposite Richard Gere.

Norton has received three Academy Award nominations for his roles in ‘Primal Fear’, ‘American History X’, and ‘Birdman’. His other prominent films include ‘Fight Club’, ‘The Illusionist’, and ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’. He has also directed the film ‘Keeping the Faith’.

Erika Christensen

Erika Christensen was born on August 19, 1982, in Seattle, Washington. She began her career appearing in commercials and music videos. Her big break came with a lead role in the film ‘Leave It to Beaver’.

Christensen gained widespread recognition for her role as a teenage drug addict in Steven Soderbergh’s film ‘Traffic’, which earned her several awards. She is also known for her starring role as Julia Braverman-Graham on the NBC family drama series ‘Parenthood’ and as an LAX air-traffic controller in ‘Flightplan’.

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick was born on August 19, 1965, in New York City. She made her acting debut at age 16 on the soap opera ‘Another World’. A graduate of the University of Southern California, she has worked in stage, screen, and television.

Sedgwick is best known for her starring role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the crime drama ‘The Closer’. This role earned her a Golden Globe Award in 2007 and a Primetime Emmy Award in 2010. She is married to fellow actor Kevin Bacon.

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He was raised in Ottawa, Canada, where he became a top-ranked junior tennis player. He moved to Los Angeles as a teenager and became interested in acting.

Perry was best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hugely popular sitcom ‘Friends’. The show ran for ten seasons and made him a global star. He also appeared in films like ‘Fools Rush In’ and ‘The Whole Nine Yards’. Perry passed away in October 2023.

Amy Adams

Amy Adams was born on August 20, 1974, in Vicenza, Italy, to American parents. She was raised in Castle Rock, Colorado. She began her career as a dancer in dinner theaters before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.

Adams has received six Academy Award nominations for her roles in films like ‘Junebug’, ‘Doubt’, ‘The Fighter’, ‘The Master’, ‘American Hustle’, and ‘Vice’. Her breakout role was in the Disney film ‘Enchanted’. Her other major films include ‘Arrival’ and ‘Man of Steel’, where she played Lois Lane.

Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield was born on August 20, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in Surrey, U.K. He began his career in youth theater and attended the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Garfield gained international attention for his role as Eduardo Saverin in ‘The Social Network’. He then starred as Peter Parker in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ and its sequel. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ and another for ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’.

Joan Allen

Joan Allen was born on August 20, 1956, in Rochelle, Illinois. She was an original member of the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. She won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway play ‘Burn This’.

Allen has received three Academy Award nominations for her work in ‘Nixon’, ‘The Crucible’, and ‘The Contender’. She is also known for her roles in ‘The Ice Storm’, ‘Pleasantville’, and the ‘Bourne’ film series.

Ke Huy Quan

Ke Huy Quan was born on August 20, 1971, in Saigon, South Vietnam. He is a Vietnamese-American actor and stunt choreographer. He became a child star in the 1980s.

Quan is best known for his roles as Short Round in ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ and Data in ‘The Goonies’. After a long hiatus from acting, he made a triumphant return in the film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Meghan Ory

Meghan Ory was born on August 20, 1982, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She began her career in theater before making her film debut in a 1999 cable movie. She has also written a series of teen books.

Ory is known for her role as Red Riding Hood/Ruby on the ABC fantasy series ‘Once Upon a Time’. She also starred in the CBS drama ‘Intelligence’ and the Hallmark Channel family drama ‘Chesapeake Shores’.

Alicia Witt

Alicia Witt was born on August 21, 1975, in Worcester, Massachusetts. A child prodigy, she began her acting career at age seven when she was discovered by David Lynch, who cast her in his film ‘Dune’. She is also a classically trained pianist and singer-songwriter.

Witt is known for her roles in the sitcom ‘Cybill’, for which she received critical acclaim, and films like ‘Urban Legend’ and ‘Two Weeks Notice’. She has also appeared in TV shows like ‘The Walking Dead’, ‘Nashville’, and ‘Orange Is the New Black’.

Carrie-Anne Moss

Carrie-Anne Moss was born on August 21, 1967, in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. She moved to Europe at age 20 to pursue a modeling career. She began her acting career in television shows produced in Spain and Los Angeles.

Moss achieved international stardom for her role as Trinity in ‘The Matrix’ franchise. Her other notable film credits include ‘Memento’, ‘Chocolat’, and ‘Disturbia’. She also played Jeri Hogarth in several of Marvel’s Netflix television series, including ‘Jessica Jones’.

Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere was born on August 21, 1989, in Palisades, New York. She began her career as a child model and actress, appearing in commercials at 11 months old. She had roles on the soap operas ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘Guiding Light’.

Panettiere is best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet on the NBC series ‘Heroes’. She also starred as Juliette Barnes in the musical drama series ‘Nashville’, for which she received two Golden Globe nominations. Her film credits include ‘Remember the Titans’ and the ‘Scream’ franchise.

Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall was born on August 21, 1956, in Liverpool, England. She immigrated to Canada as an infant. She studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and later at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

Cattrall became a global star for her role as the vivacious Samantha Jones on the HBO series ‘Sex and the City’, for which she won a Golden Globe Award. Her film roles include ‘Police Academy’, ‘Big Trouble in Little China’, and ‘Mannequin’. She currently appears in ‘How I Met Your Father’.

Laura Haddock

Laura Haddock was born on August 21, 1985, in London, England. She is an actress known for her work in both film and television. She was previously married to actor Sam Claflin.

Haddock is recognized for her roles as Meredith Quill in the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ films and as Viviane Wembly in ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’. On television, she starred as Lucrezia Donati in ‘Da Vinci’s Demons’ and Zoe Walker in the Netflix series ‘White Lines’.

Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson was born on August 25, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. Her father is a writer, director, and producer. She began her career in commercials and had one-off roles in several TV shows before her big break.

Bilson rose to fame for her role as Summer Roberts on the popular teen drama series ‘The O.C.’. She later starred as Dr. Zoe Hart in the CW series ‘Hart of Dixie’. Her film credits include ‘The Last Kiss’ and ‘Jumper’.

Sean Connery

Sean Connery was born on August 25, 1930, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Before acting, he had many different jobs, including milkman, lorry driver, and bodybuilder. He chose acting over a professional soccer career.

Connery was the first actor to portray James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. He successfully avoided being typecast and had a long and acclaimed career. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘The Untouchables’. Connery passed away in 2020 at the age of 90.

Tim Burton

Tim Burton was born on August 25, 1958, in Burbank, California. Known for his gothic and quirky style, he began his career as an animator for Disney. His unique vision led to a successful career as a director.

Burton is famous for directing films like ‘Beetlejuice’, ‘Edward Scissorhands’, ‘Batman’, and ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’. His frequent collaborators include Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. His films are celebrated for their distinctive visual style and imaginative storytelling.

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt was born on August 25, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Wayne State University and UCLA, where he was discovered in a stage production. He made his film debut in ‘War Hunt’ and spent much of the 1960s in television.

Skerritt is known for his roles as Captain Dallas in ‘Alien’, Viper in ‘Top Gun’, and the Reverend Maclean in ‘A River Runs Through It’. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his lead role as Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the television series ‘Picket Fences’.

Amanda Schull

Amanda Schull was born on August 26, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is an American actress and a former professional ballet dancer. Her training as a dancer led to her first major film role.

Schull is known for her lead role as Jody Sawyer in the 2000 dance film ‘Center Stage’. She starred as Dr. Cassandra Railly in the Syfy series ’12 Monkeys’. She also had recurring roles on ‘One Tree Hill’, ‘Pretty Little Liars’, and was a series regular on ‘Suits’.

Chris Pine

Chris Pine was born on August 26, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. Both of his parents are actors. He studied English at the University of California, Berkeley, before studying acting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

Pine gained international stardom as James T. Kirk in the ‘Star Trek’ reboot film series. He also played Steve Trevor in ‘Wonder Woman’ and its sequel. His other film credits include ‘Hell or High Water’, ‘Unstoppable’, and ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’.

Dylan O’Brien

Dylan O’Brien was born on August 26, 1991, in New York City. He grew up in New Jersey and later California. He initially planned to attend film school but decided to pursue acting after landing a role on the MTV series ‘Teen Wolf’.

O’Brien is best known for his role as Stiles Stilinski on ‘Teen Wolf’. He also starred as Thomas in the ‘Maze Runner’ science fiction film trilogy. His other films include ‘Love and Monsters’ and ‘The Outfit’.

Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer was born on August 26, 1993, in Harvey, Illinois. She showed vocal talent at a young age in her church choir. Her first big break came with her film debut in ‘Barbershop 2: Back in Business’.

Palmer’s breakthrough role was in ‘Akeelah and the Bee’. She starred in the Nickelodeon series ‘True Jackson, VP’ and later co-hosted the talk show ‘Strahan, Sara and Keke’. She received critical acclaim for her role in the 2022 film ‘Nope’.

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin was born on August 26, 1980, in New York City. He became one of the most famous child stars of all time after his role in the ‘Home Alone’ series. He began his career in Off-Broadway shows at the age of four.

Culkin’s role as Kevin McCallister in ‘Home Alone’ and its sequel made him a household name. His other films from that era include ‘My Girl’ and ‘Richie Rich’. After a long break from acting, he has returned to work in television, including a role in ‘American Horror Story’.

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy was born on August 26, 1970, in Plainfield, Illinois. She began her career as a stand-up comedian in New York before moving to Los Angeles. She was a member of the comedy troupe The Groundlings.

McCarthy gained recognition for her role as Sookie St. James on the series ‘Gilmore Girls’ and later starred in the sitcom ‘Mike & Molly’, for which she won an Emmy Award. Her breakout film role in ‘Bridesmaids’ earned her an Academy Award nomination. Her other film hits include ‘The Heat’, ‘Spy’, and ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’, which also earned her an Oscar nod.

David Fincher

David Fincher was born on August 28, 1962, in Denver, Colorado. He began his career directing music videos for artists like Madonna, Sting, and Michael Jackson. He co-founded the production company Propaganda Films before moving into feature film directing.

Fincher is known for his dark and stylish psychological thrillers. His acclaimed films include ‘Se7en’, ‘Fight Club’, ‘Zodiac’, ‘The Social Network’, and ‘Gone Girl’. He has received three Academy Award nominations for Best Director.

Jack Black

Jack Black was born on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California. He was a member of Tim Robbins’ acting troupe, The Actors’ Gang, which led to his film debut. He is also the lead vocalist of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D.

Black is known for his energetic comedic performances in films like ‘School of Rock’, ‘Nacho Libre’, and ‘Tropic Thunder’. He voices Po in the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ franchise and starred in the ‘Jumanji’ revival films. His role in ‘Bernie’ earned him critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.

Jason Priestley

Jason Priestley was born on August 28, 1969, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, director, and producer who became a teen idol in the 1990s.

Priestley is best known for his role as Brandon Walsh on the hit teen drama ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’. He also starred in the Canadian series ‘Call Me Fitz’, for which he won a Canadian Screen Award. He has also directed numerous television episodes and films.

Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge was born on August 28, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a member of The Groundlings comedy troupe in Los Angeles. She is known for her distinctive voice and comedic timing.

Coolidge gained fame for her role as “Stifler’s Mom” in the ‘American Pie’ series. She is also known for playing Paulette in the ‘Legally Blonde’ films. She recently received widespread critical acclaim, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe, for her role as Tanya McQuoid in the HBO series ‘The White Lotus’.

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán was born on August 28, 1956, in Cayey, Puerto Rico, and was raised in New York City. He is a character actor known for his numerous roles in film and television, often playing sidekicks, thugs, or cops.

Guzmán has appeared in films such as ‘Boogie Nights’, ‘Magnolia’, ‘Traffic’, and ‘Punch-Drunk Love’. On television, he starred in the HBO series ‘How to Make It in America’ and had a recurring role in ‘Narcos’. He also played Gomez Addams in the Netflix series ‘Wednesday’.

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino was born on August 29, 1971, in Sarasota, Florida. She began a modeling career as a teenager before enrolling in acting classes. She has since built a versatile career in film and television.

Gugino is known for her roles in the ‘Spy Kids’ trilogy, ‘Sin City’, and ‘Watchmen’. She has collaborated frequently with director Mike Flanagan, appearing in his Netflix series ‘The Haunting of Hill House’, ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’, and ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’.

Dante Basco

Dante Basco was born on August 29, 1975, in Pittsburg, California. He is an American actor, producer, and voice actor of Filipino descent. He first gained recognition as a child actor.

Basco is widely known for his role as Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys, in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Hook’. He has also had a prolific career as a voice actor, most notably as Prince Zuko in the animated series ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ and as Jake Long in ‘American Dragon: Jake Long’.

Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould was born on August 29, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York. He is an actor known for his roles in a number of classic 1970s films. He was a prominent figure of the New Hollywood era.

Gould received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in ‘Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice’. He is also known for his roles as Trapper John McIntyre in Robert Altman’s ‘MAS*H’ and as Philip Marlowe in ‘The Long Goodbye’. More recently, he played Reuben Tishkoff in the ‘Ocean’s’ trilogy and Jack Geller on ‘Friends’.

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough was born on August 29, 1923, in Cambridge, England. He had a long and distinguished career as both an actor and a director. He served in the Royal Air Force during World War II.

As an actor, Attenborough is known for his roles in ‘Brighton Rock’, ‘The Great Escape’, and as John Hammond in ‘Jurassic Park’. As a director, he helmed the epic biographical film ‘Gandhi’, for which he won two Academy Awards, for Best Director and Best Picture. He passed away in 2014.

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz was born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California. She began her career as a model at age 16. With no prior acting experience, she was cast in ‘The Mask’ opposite Jim Carrey, which launched her acting career.

Diaz became a major star with roles in ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ and the smash hit ‘There’s Something About Mary’. Her other films include the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ series, ‘The Holiday’, and the ‘Shrek’ franchise, in which she voices Princess Fiona. After a hiatus, she is set to return to acting.

Chris Tucker

Chris Tucker was born on August 31, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia. He began his career as a stand-up comedian on the show ‘Def Comedy Jam’. He gained notice for his role as Smokey in the 1995 film ‘Friday’.

Tucker achieved massive international fame for his role as Detective James Carter in the ‘Rush Hour’ film series, co-starring with Jackie Chan. At the height of his career, he was the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. His other films include ‘The Fifth Element’ and ‘Money Talks’.

Richard Gere

Richard Gere was born on August 31, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He started his career in theater, starring in the London production of ‘Grease’ in 1973. He gained recognition for his film role in ‘American Gigolo’.

Gere became a major star with the film ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and cemented his status as a leading man in the blockbuster ‘Pretty Woman’ opposite Julia Roberts. He won a Golden Globe Award for his role in the musical ‘Chicago’. He is also a dedicated humanitarian and an advocate for Tibetan human rights.

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