1. Benjamin Isaac (1945)

Israeli Historian

Known for his research and publications on the topics of Roman, Greek, and Jewish history, this Tel Aviv University ancient history professor held memberships in both the American Philosophical Society...

2. Bill Geist (1945)

Journalist

Illinois-born author, newspaper columnist, and television personality who appeared on CBS as a news correspondent and wrote for The New York Times. His bestselling literary works include City Slickers and...

3. Keith Jarrett (1945)

American Musician

First sole recipient of the Polar Music Prize. He blended gospel, blues, and folk into his works.

4. Koos Du Plessis (1945)

Folk Singer

Koos Du Plessis is a famous Folk Singer, who was born on May 10, 1945 in South Africa. South African singer who was best known for Laurika Rauch’s cover of...

5. Ritchie Blackmore (1945)

English Guitarist And Songwriter

Guitarist for Deep Purple who played on the infamous hit "Smoke on the Water." He was #16 on the 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists of All Time list released by Guitar World in...

6. Pinarayi Vijayan (1945)

Politician

Chief Minister of Kerala and selected member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. As of 2022, he is the longest-serving secretary in the Kerala State Committee of the Marxist Communist Party of...

7. Jon Peters (1945)

American Film Producer

Hollywood film producer and one-time Sony Pictures executive. He worked on such popular films as Caddyshack, The Witches of Eastwick, Rain Man, and Wild Wild West.

8. Priscilla Presley (1945)

Model Author And Actress

She was the wife of singer Elvis Presley from 1967 to 1973 and played a role on the series Dallas.

9. Tom Allen (1945)

American Politician

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 1st district who served from January 3, 1997 - January 3, 2009. He wrote a book called Dangerous Convictions: What's Really...

10. Jerry Harris (1945)

American Artist

African-American abstract sculptor, collagist and writer known for being a constructivist sculptor. He was elected into The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh.

11. Paul McCarthy (1945)

American Artist

Los Angeles-based artist known for his sculptures, videos, and works of transgressive performance art. Known for "Mountain Bowling" from 1969 and "Hold an Apple in Your Armpit" from 1970.

12. Richard Long (1945)

Actor

Multi-disciplinary land artist famous for his contributions to the Earth Art movement. He was nominated for the Turner Prize a record four times, finally winning in 1989 for "White Water...

13. Eric Clapton (1945)

Guitarist Singer And Composer

Musician, singer, and songwriter who is widely considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He was a member of The Yardbirds, Derek and the Dominos, and Cream, and also found...

14. Tom Selleck (1945)

American Actor

Veteran actor who became known to audiences as Magnum PI and later appeared as Frank Reagan on Blue Bloods.

15. Aung San Suu Kyi (1945)

World Leader

Aung San Suu Kyi is a famous World Leader, who was born on June 19, 1945 in Myanmar. Leader of the Burmese political party National League for Democracy who was...

16. Helen Mirren (1945)

British Actor

Longtime actress who won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Elizabeth II in the 2006 film The Queen. She starred in Phil Spector in 2013 and her role as...

17. Brian Barnes (1945)

Golfer

Formerly a player on the European Tour, perhaps best known for beating the great Jack Nicklaus twice in one day in match play at the 1975 Ryder Cup.

18. Hunter Doherty Adams (1945)

Activist

Hunter Doherty Adams is a famous Activist, who was born on May 28, 1945 in United States. Physician and author who became famous for founding the Gesundheit! Institute, which gathered...

19. Debbie Harry (1945)

Rock Singer

Debbie Harry is a famous Rock Singer, who was born on July 1, 1945 in United States. Frontwoman of the new wave punk band Blondie who has also collaborated with...

20. Joe Hayes (1945)

Novelist

Bilingual storyteller and writer who became known for his works of southwestern American folklore. His Spanish and English literary works include The Weeping Woman and The Terrible Tragadabas.

21. John Williamson (1945)

Country Singer

Singer who has won three ARIA Music Awards in the Best Country Album category and twenty-six Golden Guitar trophies at the Country Music Awards of Australia.

22. Persi Diaconis (1945)

Mathematician

Persi Diaconis is a famous Mathematician, who was born on January 31, 1945 in United States. Professor of mathematics and part-time magician who takes a scientific approach to the art....

23. Mike Harris (1945)

Canadian Politician

While a Member of Ontario's Provincial Parliament, this Progressive Conservative Party politician took office as twenty-second Premier of Ontario. He ended his second term as Premier in 2002.

24. Steve Gadd (1945)

Drummer

Steve Gadd is a famous Drummer, who was born on April 9, 1945 in United States. Session drummer who has performed with Paul McCartney, Steely Dan, and James Taylor. According...

25. Duarte Pio (1945)

Duke

Duke of Braganza and Prince Royal of Portugal, where the monarchy no longer exists. His marriage to Isabel Inês de Castro Curvelo de Herédia was the first royal wedding to...

26. Bob Murphy (1945)

Pianist

Jazz artist who became a fixture in the music scenes of Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario.

27. Ruth Simmons (1945)

American Academic

Before becoming President of Brown University in 2001, this Africana Studies and Comparative Literature scholar served as President of Smith College and held various teaching and administrative positions at the...

28. Mike Finnigan (1945)

American Keyboard Player And Voc

Keyboard player and singer particularly known for his performances on the Hammond (electric) Organ. He won and was nominated for several Blues Music Awards for his performances with the Phantom...

29. Sharon Creech (1945)

American Children's Writer

Children's author who won both the American Newbery Medal and the British Carnegie Medal. Her best known works include Walk Two Moons, Ruby Holler, and Love That Dog.

30. Goldie Hawn (1945)

American Actress

Multi-talented actress, director, and producer who shot to fame through her memorable performances in favorites such as Private Benjamin and Overboard. Other notable films include Butterflies Are Free, The Sugarland Express,...

31. Linda Carlson (1945)

American Actress

TV actress known for her leading role as Dr. Janet Cottrell in the medical drama Westside Medical, which came out in 1977. She also portrayed Katie McKenna in the show Kaz, which...

32. Gabriela Andersen-Schiess (1945)

Swiss Distance Runner

Former long-distance runner who participated in the first women's Olympic marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics. She gained fame for her memorable finish staggering into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum,...

33. Amjad Ali Khan (1945)

Indian Musician

Musician who has become one of India's most famous players of sarod, a relative of the sitar. He has performed with high-profile groups like the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and received many...

34. Carly Simon (1945)

American Musician

Singer, songwriter, and musician who released the hit songs "You're So Vain," "Nobody Does It Better," and "Let the River Run," among others.

35. Preston Pearson (1945)

American Football Player

Former running back who played in a total of five Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl IX with the Steelers and Super Bowl XII with the Dallas Cowboys.

36. Jim Fyffe (1945)

Sportscaster Talk Show Host

Sportscaster who did play-by-play for Auburn University's football and basketball teams, from 1981 until his death in 2003.

37. Dieudonne Kayembe Mbandakulu (1945)

Politician

Dieudonne Kayembe Mbandakulu is a famous Politician, who was born on April 9, 1945 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Congolese Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of...

38. Siavash Ghomayshi (1945)

Iranian Singer

Famous for albums such as Yadegari (2011), Rooz-haye Bi-Khatereh (2005), and Taak (1993), this Iranian-born pop, world music, and electronic trance vocalist, musician, and songwriter recorded on the Caltex Records...

39. Doug Clifford (1945)

American Musician

Drummer and composer for the swamp rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival known for such hits as "Proud Mary" and "Bad Moon Rising."

40. Björn Ulvaeus (1945)

Swedish Musician

Swedish pop singer who joined wife Agnetha Faltskog in ABBA from 1972 to 1983. He also released his own solo music. His first album was titled Lycka and was released in 1970.

41. Danny Abramowicz (1945)

Football Player

All-Pro wide receiver who played in the NFL from 1967-1974 for the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers.

42. Steve Spurrier (1945)

All-american College Football Pl

College Football Hall of Fame coach who led his teams to many SEC and Bowl championships.

43. Roy Chubby Brown (1945)

Comedian

Influential English comedian whose career has spanned over three decades. He performs in a stage costume that resembles a clown and consists of a flying helmet, goggles, a multicoloured patchwork...

44. Concetta Tomei (1945)

American Actor

American stage and screen actress who appeared on such television shows as Providence and China Beach. She also performed on Broadway in Cyrano, sharing the stage with Jennifer Garner and...

45. John Kongos (1945)

South African Musician

South African singer-songwriter most famous for hit singles like "He's Gonna Step On You Again" and "Tokoloshe Man." He has since made a name for himself in the world of...

46. Steve Sohmer (1945)

Non-Fiction Author

A respected author of fiction and nonfiction, he was also an executive at CBS and NBC. He was both a Shakespearean scholar and a producer of such popular television series...

47. Linda Scott (1945)

Singer

Popular singer of the 1960s and 1970s who had the hit "I've Told Every Little Star."

48. Michael Reagan (1945)

American Journalist

Former radio host who is known for hosting the nationally syndicated radio show, The Michael Reagen Talk Show.

49. Mounir Fakhry (1945)

Politician

Egyptian politician who became Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade in July, 2013. He was previously the secretary-general of the Wafd Party.

50. Katharine Houghton (1945)

Actress Playwright

Actress who starred in the groundbreaking, interracial-dating-themed 1967 film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.