1. Wendy Crewson (1956)

Actress

Played Helen Crowley on the TV series Revenge alongside Madeleine Stowe. In 1994 she landed the role of Laura Calvin Miller in the holiday film The Santa Clause. She also...

2. Theresa Burke (1956)

Journalist

Canadian journalist and author most well known for the CBC investigative news program The Fifth Estate.

3. John Shannon (1956)

Sportscaster

John Shannon is a famous Sportscaster, who was born on June 21, 1956 in Canada. Canadian sportscaster who came to the public’s attention as a panelist on Hockey Central. He...

4. Cristina Comencini (1956)

Novelist Film Director Oscar Nom

Writer whose 2005 film, The Beast in the Heart, received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film.

5. Jana Wendt (1956)

Australian Journalist

Logie Award-winning correspondent and presenter sho has been featured on A Current Affair, Australia's Dateline, and numerous ABC specials. She hosted the show Sunday until 2006.

6. Hương Lan (1956)

Vietnamese Musician

Vietnamese singer who released several hit albums such as Hát Cho Quê Hương, nợ em một khúc dân ca, Người Tình, Tinh Yeu Cach Tro, and more.

7. Paige O'Hara (1956)

Movie Actress

Classical actress and singer who provided the voice of Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast and played Fantine in the Broadway musical Les Misérables. 

8. Geena Davis (1956)

Actress

Actress and Mensa member who played roles in Thelma & Louise, Beetlejuice, and Stuart Little. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Dottie Hinson in A League of Their...

9. Lisa Niemi (1956)

American Actor And Director

Actress and dancer who shared the screen with her husband, Patrick Swayze, in the 1987 film Steel Dawn. She also directed and wrote the 2003 film One Last Dance, in which...

10. Jesco White (1956)

American Dancer

Mountain dancer and entertainer who became the focus of the documentary Dancing Outlaw, which documents his troubled life.

11. Tom Hanks (1956)

Actor

Legendary actor who won back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in Philadelphia in 1993 and Forrest Gump in 1994. He has starred in many other classics, including Cast Away, The Green Mile, Saving Private...

12. Bob Saget (1956)

American Television Presenter

Best known early in his career for his role as Danny Tanner on Full House, he is also known as the original host of America's Funniest Home Videos. He provided the voice...

13. Bryan Cranston (1956)

American Actor

Tony Award-winning actor who starred as Walter White in the Emmy Award-winning AMC series Breaking Bad, which helped propel his film career. He initially rose to fame as Malcolm's father on Malcolm...

14. Danny Boyle (1956)

British Cinematographer

Versatile director whose 2009 film Slumdog Millionaire won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also directed the 1996 dark comedy Trainspotting, the 2002 horror 28 Days Later, the 2007...

15. Jitendra Singh (1956)

Politician

Jitendra Singh is a famous Politician, who was born on November 6, 1956 in India. Indian politician who, in 2014, became the Minister of State for multiple departments including the...

16. John Kramer (1956)

Darts Player

One of earliest recognizable professional champions in American darts history.

17. Randy Jackson (1956)

TV Show Host

Television show host who became known as the supportive judge on American Idol and the executive producer of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew.

18. Brian Robertson (1956)

Guitarist

Brian Robertson is a famous Guitarist, who was born on February 12, 1956 in United Kingdom. Scottish guitarist who played with Thin Lizzy and Motorhead. According to Astrologers, Brian Robertson's...

19. Sue Barker (1956)

Sportscaster

Sue Barker is a famous Sportscaster, who was born on April 19, 1956 in United Kingdom. Ex-tennis player who became a television host and sports presenter. According to Astrologers, Sue...

20. Sheila Walsh (1956)

Religious Author

Sheila Walsh is a famous Religious Author, who was born on July 5, 1956 in Scotland. Religious author an singer who released the albums I Hear Angels in 2010 and...

21. Dean Butler (1956)

Actor

Actor who played Almanzo Wilder in NBC's Little House on the Prairie. He is also notable for roles in The New Gidget as Jeff Moondoggie Griffin and Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Hank...

22. Bradley S. Jacobs (1956)

Businessperson

Rhode Island-born entrepreneur who held executive positions with Jacobs Private Equity LLC and XPO Logistics. During the 1990s, he consolidated United States waste management and rental companies.

23. Mae Jemison (1956)

Astronaut

On September 12, 1992, she became the first African-American woman to journey into space. She was aboard the Endeavour as part of the STS-47 mission, the 50th mission of the...

24. Gianna Nannini (1956)

Pop Singer

Italian pop singer and songwriter, she is best known for her 1986 hit "Bello e Impossibile." She also achieved European success with her 1984 album Puzzle, which landed in the...

25. Lars von Trier (1956)

Danish Film Director

Acclaimed independent director known for emotionally powerful films like Breaking The Waves and Melancholia.

26. Ozzie Newsome (1956)

American Football Player Executi

NFL general manager who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013. He is the recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award as well as the Byron "Whizzer"...

27. Ian King (1956)

Entrepreneur

Ian King is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on April 24, 1956 in United Kingdom. Entrepreneur who became CEO of BAE Systems, a British aerospace, security, and defense company,...

28. Bob McKenzie (1956)

Sportscaster

Sportscaster known for his covering of ice hockey in Canada for The Sports Network. He joined the network in 1986.

29. Bo Derek (1956)

Movie Actress

Bo Derek is a famous Movie Actress, who was born on November 20, 1956 in United States. 1980’s sex symbol who played Jane in Tarzan, the Ape Man (1981). She...

30. Dale Brown (1956)

American Writer

Between 1987 and 2014, this prolific author published over thirty novels, including thirteen New York Times bestsellers. Many of his works -- including Flight of the Old Dog, The Tin...

31. Helmut Lang (1956)

Painter

New York-based artist whose best-known works included "Long Island Diaries" and "The Selective Memory Series." He was known for his use of nontraditional artistic materials like rubber, feathers, and metallic...

32. Terry Kennedy (1956)

Baseball Player

Terry Kennedy is a famous Baseball Player, who was born on June 4, 1956 in United States. 4-time MLB All-Star catcher who played for the Cardinals, Padres, Orioles, and Giants;...

33. Billy Jenkins (1956)

Guitarist

Billy Jenkins is a famous Guitarist, who was born on July 5, 1956 in United Kingdom. Guitarist and band leader largely known as the head of the Voice of God...

34. Michael Wright (1956)

Actor

Memorable supporting actor who played a role in the 2005 film, The Interpreter. He played Victor Duncan in The Principal and appeared in the 1994 film, Sugar Hill, which starred Wesley...

35. Mark Evans (1956)

Guitarist

Bassist for AC/DC who played on the albums T.N.T, High Voltage, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Let There Be Rock, and '74 Jailbreak.

36. John James (1956)

Actor

Best known for playing Jeff Colby on the soap opera Dynasty, he also starred on the spin-off of the series, The Colbys. 

37. Dave Murray (1956)

Guitarist

English guitarist and songwriter for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden.

38. Ron Henley (1956)

Chess Player

Ron Henley is a famous Chess Player, who was born on December 5, 1956 in United States. Chess master who won the world chess Grandmaster title in 1982. According to...

39. Bruce Weber (1956)

Basketball Coach

Basketball coach who is known for his career in the men's collegiate ranks. He gained wide renown as the head coach of the University of Illinois' Fighting Illini men's basketball...

40. Roger Clinton Jr. (1956)

Family Member

Although he also enjoyed modest success as an actor and singer, this Arkansas-born man is best known as the younger half-sibling of former United States President Bill Clinton.

41. Ann Hamilton (1956)

Actress

American visual artist best known for her prints, photos, sculptures, and multimedia art installations. Her works included "the event of a thread" from 2012 and "lignum" from 2002.

42. Charlie Baker (1956)

Politician

After serving his home state of Massachusetts as Secretary of both Administration & Finance and Health & Human Services, this Republican politician launched 2010 and 2014 Massachusetts gubernatorial campaigns.

43. Diamond Dallas Page (1956)

Wrestler

Professional wrestler who became an actor and fitness instructor. After taking time off from wrestling in the mid-2000s, he returned to the WWE in 2010. He was inducted into the...

44. Monique Evans (1956)

Model

Reality television personality and model who is best recognized for having been a contestant on the Brazilian version of The Farm. In 2015, she went on to host the talk show...

45. Peter Barton (1956)

Actor

American actor who starred as Dr. Scott Grainger on the soap opera The Young and the Restless and was named sexiest guy in Playgirl.

46. Len Brown (1956)

Politician

New Zealand politician who was elected Mayor of Auckland in 2010. He was Mayor of Manukau City from 2007 to 2010.

47. Carrie Fisher (1956)

Actress Screenwriter Novelist

She soared to fame after portraying Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy from 1977 to 1983. She also wrote the bestselling novel Postcards from the Edge. 

48. Ernie Johnson Jr. (1956)

Sportscaster

Basketball sportscaster alongside Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith on the 'NBA on TNT.' Along with working as a host on various NBA related television shows, he is also a published author. 

49. Theresa May (1956)

Politician

British Conservative Party politician who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2016. She previously served as Shadow Leader of the House of Commons and as Home Secretary and...

50. Craig Crawford (1956)

Journalist

Political pundit and journalist who gained notoriety as the Washington Bureau Chief for The Orlando Sentinel.