1. Toni Tennille (1940)

American Singer

Contralto singer who sang in the duo Captain and Tennille with her husband Captain Daryl Dragon.

2. Emilio Delgado (1940)

American Actor

American actor who played the long-running role of Luis on the children's television show, Sesame Street in 1971. He played the character for over 40 years. He also acted in...

3. Ricky Nelson (1940)

Pop Singer

Ricky Nelson is a famous Pop Singer, who was born on May 8, 1940 in United States. Singer, songwriter, and musician who was the son of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson....

4. Patrick Stewart (1940)

Actor

Known as Captain Jean Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Xavier in the X-Men movies. He'd reprise his role for the CBS show Star Trek: Picard in 2020 as well...

5. Mario Andretti (1940)

Italian-born American Racing Dri

Former Italian American Formula One and Indy race car driver who managed 109 wins in major racing circuits throughout his career. 

6. Max Rufus Mosley (1940)

Race Car Driver

Controversial four-term president of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). He served in the role from 1991 to 2009.

7. Arthur Laffer (1940)

American Economist

Economist known for his tax revenue theory called the Laffer Curve, which he discusses in the books he has written. He was a prominent member of Reagan's Economic Policy Advisory...

8. Kip Thorne (1940)

Physicist

Notable for his contributions to the theoretical physics sub-fields of astrophysics and gravitational physics, he investigated relativity, black holes, red giants, wormholes, gravitational waves, and the possibility of time travel....

9. Maree Cheatham (1940)

TV Actress

Actress who played Marie Horton on Days of Our Lives and Aunt Charlene Simpson on General Hospital. She later co-starred as Nona on the Nickelodeon series Sam & Cat. Her film credits include Beetlejuice, The Wedding Singer and Rumor Has...

10. Tom Jones (1940)

Actor

Born Thomas Woodward, Jones gained fame for hits such as "It's Not Unusual" and "What's New Pussycat?" He won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1966.

11. Dionne Warwick (1940)

Actress And Singer

Singer who was in a partnership with Burt Bacharach and who was also a Psychic Friends spokesperson.

12. Qaboos Binsaid Al-said (1940)

Sultan

Qaboos Binsaid Al-said is a famous Sultan, who was born on November 18, 1940 in Oman. Middle Eastern leader who served as Sultan of Oman beginning in 1970. He established...

13. Lance Henriksen (1940)

American Actor

Played the role of Charles Bishop Weyland in the Alien series with Michael Biehn.

14. Stan Mikita (1940)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Hall of Fame NHL center who played his entire 22-year NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks. He netted 541 career goals and played in nine NHL All-Star games. 

15. E.A.S. Prasanna (1940)

Cricket Player

E.A.S. Prasanna is a famous Cricket Player, who was born on May 22, 1940 in India. Part of the famous Indian Spin Quartet and feared former bowler for India and...

16. Chuck Norris (1940)

American Martial Artist

Martial arts star of TV's Walker, Texas Ranger, who became an internet sensation in 2005 with memes based on exaggerated feats of combat. 

17. Barney Frank (1940)

American Politician

Democrat who represented Massachusetts in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013. From 2007 to 2011, he served as the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, where he...

18. Nancy Pelosi (1940)

House Speaker

60th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the first woman to hold that position. She became the House Minority Leader in 2011.

19. John Lewis (1940)

Politician

John Lewis is a famous Politician, who was born on February 21, 1940 in United States. American politician and civil rights activist. He was elected as a democratic representative for...

20. Willie Davis (1940)

Baseball Player

3-time Gold Glove Award winning center fielder who won two World Series titles with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

21. Bobby Knight (1940)

Basketball Coach

Bobby Knight is a famous Basketball Coach, who was born on October 25, 1940 in United States. Hot-tempered basketball coach best known for his time with the Indiana Hoosiers for...

22. Roy Walker (1940)

Comedian

Irish comedian and television personality who was one of the stars of the stand-up comedy showcase, The Comedians. He was also the host of the successful television show 'Catchphrase' from...

23. Chris Newman (1940)

Sound Designer

Renowned sound designer who has won Academy Awards for Best Sound Mixing for The Exorcist, Amadeus and The English Patient. In addition to his wins, he has received nominations for...

24. Daniel Goldin (1940)

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NASA administrator who was appointed by George H. W. Bush in 1992.

25. Stuart Margolin (1940)

American Actor And Director

Played the role of Angel Martin on The Rockford Files and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for the role.

26. Jim Hendricks (1940)

Guitarist

Jim Hendricks is a famous Guitarist, who was born on December 10, 1940 in United States. Guitarist and folk musician who was the former husband of Mama Cass and performed...

27. Anne Campbell (1940)

British Politician

She served as a Member of Parliament for Cambridge from 1992 to 2005, as an English Labor Party member.

28. Susan Clark (1940)

Canadian Actor

Actress who portrayed Katherine on the ABC television sitcom Webster. She appeared in the show alongside her real-life husband.

29. Christopher Timothy (1940)

British Actor

Actor who has played major roles on a number of popular British series, including Doctors, EastEnders and All Creatures Great and Small. He is also a prominent stage actor who has starred in...

30. Jeffrey Loria (1940)

American Art Dealer

Art dealer who became owner of the MLB's Florida/Miami Marlins. He also previously owned the Texas Rangers' AAA affiliate, the Oklahoma City 89ers.

31. Denny Doherty (1940)

Musician

Singer-songwriter best known as a founding member of the widely-beloved folk group The Mamas & the Papas. With the group, he released six Top Ten singles and sold 40 million...

32. Raimon (1940)

World Music Singer

Spanish singer who is considered one of the premiere artist working within the Catalan music subgenre known as Nova Cançó. He has won global acclaim for releases like 1989's Canta...

33. Marcia Rodd (1940)

Americana Ctor

Tony-nominated actress who performed in the Broadway musicals Love in E Flat, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, and Shelter.

34. HR Giger (1940)

Painter

Swiss surrealist artist and author whose work inspired the creatures and sets in the popular feature film Alien. He was elected into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame...

35. Kumar Bhattacharyya (1940)

Engineer

Indian-British engineer and Director and Chairman of the Warwick Manufacturing Group. He was knighted in 2003 and the year before he was given the Padma Bhushan by the President of...

36. Katharine Ross (1940)

Actress

American actress best known for playing Elaine Robinson in The Graduate and Etta Place in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Her role in The Graduate earned her an Academy Award nomination...

37. Horace Clarke (1940)

American Baseball Player

Former Major Leaguer, most remembered as a solid second baseman for the New York Yankees.

38. Larry Knechtel (1940)

Session Musician

Musician and performer known for his work on many hit songs associated with Phil Spector and The Wrecking Crew.

39. Sid Waddell (1940)

Actor

English sportscaster remembered for being perhaps the most famous darts announcer of all time. His illustrious career in darts announcing lasted from the the mid-70's up until shortly before his...

40. Bobby Rogers (1940)

American Musician

Singer for the popular Motown Records act The Miracles and who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

41. Herbie Hancock (1940)

Pianist Composer And Bandleader

Jazz artist whose time with Miles Davis' Second Great Quintet changed how people saw the rhythm section. He developed post-bop.

42. Penelope Keith (1940)

Actress Gardener; High Sheriff O

English television actress who appeared on Good Neighbors, Executive Stress, and To the Manor Born.

43. Chuck Mangione (1940)

Composer

Jazz trumpeter who had a hit with "Feels So Good," his jazz-pop single from 1977. He won a 1977 Best Instrumental Composition Grammy Award for "Bellavia," a collaboration with saxophonist...

44. Jack Shepherd (1940)

Actor

Movie and TV actor who was recognized for his performance in the detective drama Wycliffe. He also played Renfield in the 1977 film Count Dracula.

45. Louise Sorel (1940)

Actress

Portrayed the vindictive Vivian Alamain on Days of our Lives.

46. Frank Edward Wilson (1940)

Gospel Singer

Songwriter and producer who debuted artists like The Supremes, The Miracles, and The Temptations with Motown Records.

47. Eric Buyse (1940)

Footballer Football Manager

Former forward and midfielder, most notably as a member of Cercle Brugge K.S.V., where he was a two-time leading scorer.

48. Haing S. Ngor (1940)

Movie Actor

Haing S. Ngor is a famous Movie Actor, who was born on March 22, 1940 in Vietnam. Physician turned actor who received an Academy Award in 1985 for his role...

49. Julie Payne (1940)

TV Actress

Daughter of Hollywood's leading man of the 1930s who had a notable career in her own right. Her film credits include The Gathering Storm, Into the Storm and Cracks.

50. Tony Mendez (1940)

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Famous for his work with the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), he was instrumental in the Iran Hostage Crisis' "Canadian Caper" hostage rescue operation. After retiring from the CIA,...