1. Robert Englund (1949)

Movie Actor

Character actor who skyrocketed to horror fame for playing Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street. His acting in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, earned him a nomination for...

2. Antônio Fagundes (1949)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian TV, film, and stage actor who appeared in over 80 TV series and films.

3. John Reid (1949)

Music Producer

John Reid is a famous Music Producer, who was born on September 9, 1949 in Scotland. Scottish former music manager who steered the careers of major artists such as Elton...

4. Elizabeth Edwards (1949)

Political Wife

Elizabeth Edwards is a famous Political Wife, who was born on July 3, 1949 in United States. Deceased wife of former US Senator from North Carolina and the 2004 Democratic...

5. Yusaku Matsuda (1949)

Japanese Actor

Japanese film and television actor who appeared in Detective Story and The Family Game, both of which won Hochi Film Awards. In 1989, he appeared in Kareinaru Tsuiseki with Florence...

6. Don Johnson (1949)

Actor

Actor best known for starring on the television series Miami Vice, for which he won a Golden Globe. He also played the title character on the series Nash Bridges. In 2014,...

7. Meryl Streep (1949)

American Actress

Legendary actress who won Academy Awards for Best Actress for Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady as well as for Best Supporting Actress for Kramer vs. Kramer. With a total of 20 Academy Award nods,...

8. Jessica Lange (1949)

Actress

Won the Best Actress Academy Award in 1983 for her role in Tootsie and appeared in Prozac Nation. In 2009, she won a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in Grey...

9. Loretta Devine (1949)

American Actor

Actress who starred as Marla Hendricks on the Fox series Boston Public. She also won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress for her recurring role as Adele Webber on...

10. John Belushi (1949)

American Actor Comedian

Actor, Saturday Night Live cast member, and Blues Brothers comedian who posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on April 1, 2004. Three of the four movies he starred...

11. Caitlyn Jenner (1949)

Actor

Formerly known as Bruce Jenner, she earned an Olympic gold medal in the 1976 decathlon at the Summer Olympics in Montreal. She regained fame on one of the most successful...

12. Jeremy Corbyn (1949)

British Politician

Both the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the Labour Party from 2015 until 2020, he is a self-proclaimed democratic socialist who has been recognized for his work...

13. Elizabeth Warren (1949)

American Lawyer And Politician

Politician and Democrat who became a US Senator from Massachusetts in 2013. She is known for her no-nonsense attitude, making her popular among American progressives. 

14. Nigel Lythgoe (1949)

Executive Producer And Televisio

Creator and producer of American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. He also became a judge on So You Think You Can Dance alongside Mary Murphy.

15. Jack Reed (1949)

Politician

American Senator from Rhode Island who took office in 1997 after serving on the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 1997.

16. Garry Shandling (1949)

American Comedian

Comedian and actor best known for starring in the talk-show parody The Larry Sanders Show and the sitcom It's the Garry Shandling Show.

17. Dee Wallace (1949)

Movie Actress

Dee Wallace is a famous Movie Actress, who was born on December 14, 1949 in United States. Known for her roles in such horror and cult movies as The Hills...

18. Rakesh Sharma (1949)

Astronaut

Rakesh Sharma is a famous Astronaut, who was born on January 13, 1949 in India. As part of the Intercosmos program, he became the first Indian in space and flew...

19. Jim Carroll (1949)

American Musician And Writer

An American author, spoken-word poet and musician, he is best known for his autobiographical work, The Basketball Diaries. He published a second memoir, Forced Entries: The Downtown Diaries 1971-1973, in...

20. Su Pollard (1949)

English Actress And Singer

After rising to fame for both her chart-topping 1986 song "Starting Together" and for her role on the English situation comedy Hi-de-Hi!, this vocalist and stage and screen actress was...

21. Dave Greenfield (1949)

English Rock Keyboardist

Keyboardist for the punk-rock band The Stranglers. He was known for his cross-handed technique and his use of the electric piano. 

22. Emanuel Ax (1949)

American Musician

One of the 21st century's most recognizable concert pianists. He was proficient with the works of many composers.

23. Cliff Williams (1949)

English Musician

Hard rock bassist and vocalist who performed with AC/DC, the group known for "T.N.T.," "Back in Black," and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap." 

24. Dusty Hill (1949)

American Musician

Bassist and vocalist with the rock band ZZ Top. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. 

25. David A. Johnston (1949)

Geologist

David A. Johnston is a famous Geologist, who was born on December 18, 1949 in United States. Renowned American volcanologist who perished during the eruption of Mount St. Helens in...

26. Rodrigo Rato (1949)

Spanish Politician

Spanish conservative politician who served as as Minister of the Economy from 1996 to 2004.

27. Lionel Richie (1949)

American Musician

Legendary R&B singer who recorded "Truly," "Dancing on the Ceiling," "Easy Like Sunday Morning," and many other top ten hits. He has won multiple Grammy Awards, like Song of the...

29. Anna Wintour (1949)

Editor-in-chief Of Vogue

Fashion icon who became famous as the editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine in 1988. She began directing Conde Nast, which publishes Vogue, in 2013. 

30. Tom Watson (1949)

Golfer

Tom Watson is a famous Golfer, who was born on September 4, 1949 in United States. Professional golfer who was a six-time PGA Player of the Year. According to Astrologers,...

31. Tom Kite (1949)

Professional Golfer

Hall of Fame golfer who spent more than 170 weeks in the top-10 of Official World Golf Rankings from 1989 until 1994 and set records in career earnings.

32. Mary Pope Osborne (1949)

American Children's Writer

Children's author whose best-known works include over forty books in the Magic Tree House series. Her award-winning Magic Tree House books have been translated into more than thirty languages.

33. Piggie Rockelle (1949)

Family Member

Grandfather of YouTube star Piper Rockelle whose death was announced on YouTube by his granddaughter in March 2022. The video earned over 2 million views and many supportive comments. He frequently appeared...

34. K. Gary Sebelius (1949)

Lawyer

K. Gary Sebelius is a famous Lawyer, who was born on November 8, 1949 in United States. Former judge who was First Gentleman of Kansas when his wife was governor....

35. John Cooper Clarke (1949)

Poet

John Cooper Clarke is a famous Poet, who was born on January 25, 1949 in United Kingdom. British punk poet who set lyrics of rebellion to the music of lesser-known...

36. Moira Stuart (1949)

British Newsreader

British presenter and broadcaster best known for her work on BBC News. For nine years, she was a newscaster for The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.

37. Cyndy Garvey (1949)

unknow

Television host and former wife of baseball player Steve Garvey. She and Bryant Gumbel were co-hosts of the novelty sports series Games People Play.

38. Ingrid Newkirk (1949)

Famous as the co-founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Newkirk was instrumental in securing a 1985 amendment to the United States' Animal Welfare Act.

39. Phyllis George (1949)

American Businesswoman And Actor

First gained fame as a beauty pageant winner, earning the titles of Miss Texas 1970 and Miss America 1971. She later became a sportscaster for CBS and served as a co-host...

40. Simon Kirke (1949)

British Musician

Blues and rock drummer known for his work with the bands Bad Company and Free. Also a songwriter, he released a solo album entitled Seven Rays of Hope.

41. Christina Hart (1949)

Actress

Actress who played roles in the popular '70s films The Mad Bomber and Charley Varrick.

42. Mablean Ephriam (1949)

American Judge

American attorney and actress who preceded over seven seasons of Divorce Court. She also appeared as a judge in several of Tyler Perry's popular Madea films.

43. Billy Joel (1949)

Singer Songwriter Pianist

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist who gained fame for his song "Piano Man" and became the third best-selling solo artist in the United States.

44. Ric Flair (1949)

Professional Wrestler

Widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all-time, he won 16 World Championships during his time competing in the NWA, WCW, and WWF. His professional career spanned from...

45. Steve Busby (1949)

American Baseball Player

Former MLB pitcher who became a two-time All-Star during his nine-year stint with the Kansas City Royals. He has the rare distinction of having pitched two no-hitters during his career.

46. Robert Axelrod (1949)

Voice Actor

American voice actor who voiced roles in several series including Digimon and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He also appeared on the television series Family Matters as a Paul McCartney lookalike.

47. Tadashi Yanai (1949)

Japanese Businessman

Founder of Fast Retailing, at one point Asia's largest apparel firm. He married affordability with stylishness in his Uniqlo clothing line.

48. Elizabeth George (1949)

American Woman Mystery And Thril

An American author of mystery novels, she is most famous for her Inspector Lynley books. She was a recipient of both the Agatha Award and the Anthony Award.

49. Jack Tatum (1949)

Football Player

Oakland Raiders safety nicknamed The Assassin for his terrific hits, including one that left a Patriots receiver paralyzed.

50. Caroline Munro (1949)

British Actor And Model

Known for her various roles in horror and action films, including The Spy Who Loved Me and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad.