1. Tania Maria (1948)

Brazilian Musician

Singer-songwriter and pianist who mixed jazz, samba, and African rhythms into her work. She sang in both Portuguese and English.

2. Calvin Murphy (1948)

American Basketball Player

Hall of Fame point guard and 1979 All-Star who played for the Rockets in San Diego and Houston.

3. Meg Foster (1948)

Actress

Actress who became well known for her role in the miniseries of The Scarlet Letter.

4. John Mahaffey (1948)

Professional Golfer

American golfer who won 10 PGA Tour events including the PGA Championship in 1978.

5. Nick Drake (1948)

British Singer-songwriter

English folk singer-songwriter who posthumously gained fame for songs like "Pink Moon" and "Black Eyed Dog."

6. Nathalie Baye (1948)

French Actress

Legendary French movie actress who has appeared in a wide variety of films including La Balance and Le Petit Lieutenant and has won the Cesar Award multiple times.

7. Stevie Nicks (1948)

Singer-songwriter

Singer, pianist, and tambourine player who came into prominence with Fleetwood Mac after writing the classic song "Landslide." Nicks broke the record for most Grammy Award nominations for a female rock artist. 

8. Prince Charles (1948)

Prince

Officially known as Charles, Prince of Wales, he is the longest-serving heir apparent in British history and the oldest heir apparent in 300 years. He was married to Diana, Princess...

9. Shelby Chong (1948)

Movie Actress

Shelby Chong is a famous Movie Actress, who was born on February 1, 1948 in United States. Actress and comedienne most famous for her association with the Cheech & Chong...

10. James Taylor (1948)

Actor

Folk singer known for hit songs like "You've Got a Friend" and "Fire and Rain" and who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

11. Jess Smith (1948)

Non-Fiction Author

Scottish author and storyteller whose work focuses on the experiences of Scottish travelers. Her books include three autobiographies titled Jessie's Journey, Tales From The Tent, and Tears for A Tinker. 

12. Ata Johnson (1948)

Dwayne Johnson's Mother

Mother of Dwayne Johnson. She has attended various red carpet events with her son.

13. Charles Bradley (1948)

Soul Singer

American singer who is known for his reverent take on the soul music of the 60's and 70's, as heard on releases like Victim of Love (2013) and Changes (2016)....

14. Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948)

English Musical Theatre Composer

Legendary showman and musical theatre impresario known for "Cats," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "Jesus Christ Superstar." He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,...

15. Ani Kavafian (1948)

American Musician

Classical violinist best known for her concertos of Mozart, Brahms, and Mendelssohn and who was the winner of the 1973 Young Concert Artists International Auditions.

16. Julia Donaldson (1948)

British Children's Writer

Playwright and author who was named the UK Children’s Laureate from 2011 to 2013. She is well known for her rhyming stories for children, which include The Gruffalo and Room...

17. Lynne Thigpen (1948)

American Actor

She played Grace Keefer on All My Children and provided The Chief's voice on the kids show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

18. Michael Wood (1948)

Actor

Known best for hosting such historically-themed television programs as In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great and Great Railway Journeys, this British historian also published a number of historical works,...

19. John Harris (1948)

Illustrator

John Harris is a famous Illustrator, who was born on July 29, 1948 in United Kingdom. English artist known for his science fiction-themed illustrations and paintings. He illustrated Seeker, an...

20. Lee Oskar (1948)

Danish Harmonica Player

Notable as both a harmonica player and a harmonica maker, Oskar performed with a popular funk fusion band called War; had a solo career; and, in the early 1980s, established...

21. S.E. Hinton (1948)

Young Adult Author

S.E. Hinton is a famous Young Adult Author, who was born on July 22, 1948 in United States. American author of young adult fiction who penned the classic novel The...

22. Aaron Brown (1948)

Journalist

Aaron Brown is a famous Journalist, who was born on November 10, 1948 in United States. American journalist who hosted World News Now on ABC and NewsNight with Aaron Brown...

23. Sgt. Slaughter (1948)

Wrestler

Sgt. Slaughter is a famous Wrestler, who was born on August 27, 1948 in United States. Professional wrestler who debuted in 1972 and became a successful fighter in the AWA,...

24. Stephen Schwartz (1948)

Composer

Stephen Schwartz is a famous Composer, who was born on March 6, 1948 in United States. Wrote musicals Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked. He composed for Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre...

25. Ray Kurzweil (1948)

Author Scientist & Futurist

Futurist and philosopher who pioneered voice and speech recognition. He was the director of engineering at Google.

26. Jack Baldwin (1948)

Race Car Driver

American race car driver who began his NASCAR career in 1994.

27. Jessica Williams (1948)

American Musician

Classically trained musician who was heralded as one of the top jazz pianists of her day.

28. Rosalyn Dance (1948)

Virginia Politician

Politician and member of the Democratic party who became a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 2005, representing the 63rd district.

29. Mike Kelly (1948)

Politician

Republican politician who was elected a US representative of Pennsylvania's third congressional district in 2011. He has served on the Congressional Automotive Caucus and the Congressional Manufacturing Caucus.

30. Gérard Depardieu (1948)

French Actor

French actor who played Napoleon, Jean Valijean, and Cyrano De Bergerac. He has won the Cesar Award for Best Actor multiple times and he won a Golden Globe Award for his...

31. Phil Hartman (1948)

Tv Actor

Phil Hartman is a famous TV Actor, who was born on September 24, 1948 in Canada. Comic actor who helped Paul Reubens develop the famous character Pee-wee Herman and played...

32. Bob Lanier (1948)

Basketball Player

8-time NBA All-Star center who played for 15 seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992.

33. Steve Winwood (1948)

English Singer-songwriter And Mu

Singer for the band Traffic who recorded "Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys." In pursuing his solo career, he released hits like "Roll With It" and "Higher Love."

34. John Hall (1948)

Politician

Politician and Democrat who was a U.S. Representative for New York's 19th congressional district from 2007 to 2011. He also plays a mean french horn and sang with the band...

35. Michael Dobbs (1948)

Novelist

Michael Dobbs is a famous Novelist, who was born on November 14, 1948 in United Kingdom. Best known for his 1989 novel House of Cards (which was adapted into both...

36. Steve Kramer (1948)

Actor

Provided his voice for what seems like a countless number of programs including notable roles in Power Rangers in Space as Darkonda and Transformers: Robots in Disguise as Cerebros/Fortress Maximus.

37. Patrizia Reggiani (1948)

Italian Murderer

Famous criminal known for being convicted of killing her ex-husband Maurizio Gucci in 1995. In 1998, she was sentenced to 29 years in prison and served 18 years before being released...

38. Jack Dromey (1948)

Politician

Labour politician known for being a member of parliament from Birmingham Erdington. He served in the leadership role as the Shadow Minister for Policing and Shadow Minister for Pensions under a...

39. Mirta Miller (1948)

Actress

TV actress who has appeared in over 65 films since the 1960s. She is best known for appearing in 1973's Santo vs. Doctor Death. Her last role was as Perla...

40. Roberta Alexandra Mary Taylor (1948)

TV Actress

British television and film actress known primarily for her role as Inspector Gina Gold in the 1984 television series The Bill. She is also known for appearing on the show EastEnders as well...

41. Mick Rock (1948)

Photographer

Rock and roll photographer known for capturing shots of artists like Queen, Iggy Pop, and The Talking Heads. He is best known for capturing David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust phase.  

42. Humayun Ahmed (1948)

Author Dramatist And Film Direct

A Bangladeshi writer, playwright, and screenwriter, he is best known for literary works such as Nondito Noroke (In Blissful Hell) and The Story of a Mother and a Moonlit Night....

43. Garry McDonald (1948)

Australian Actor

Australian entertainment icon who won the Logie Hall of Fame Award in 1997 and starred in the film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. He received widespread recognition for his role...

44. Nate Archibald (1948)

American Basketball Player

Hall of Fame point guard known for his quickness, nicknamed Tiny Archibald; selected to 6 NBA All-Star games in a career that spanned from 1970 to 1984 with four different...

45. Maurizio Gucci (1948)

unknow

Business executive and heir to the Gucci brand empire, which he inherited in 1983. Controversy plagued him, and in 1986 he was accused by his uncle of forging his late...

46. Ben Burtt (1948)

Sound Engineer

Sound designer best known for his work on the famed Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. Most famously, he designed many of the sound effects for Star Wars and served...

47. Ruby Wilson (1948)

Actress

American blues and gospel singer and actress known for having sung in clubs on Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee for more than 40 years. She has also appeared in a number of...

48. Donald Fagen (1948)

American Musician

Keyboardist and singer who fronted the rock band Steely Dan, the group that has released hit singles like "Rikki Don't Lose That Number."

49. Stephen Ratcliffe (1948)

American Poet

American poet, literary critic, publisher, and professor who is known for Distance, Triptych/Trilogy, Idea's Mirror, and other works.

50. Ernie Holmes (1948)

Player Of American Football

Defensive tackle who was part of the Pittsburgh Steelers' legendary "Steel Curtain" defense; he won two Super Bowls with the team.