1. Takashi Murakami (1962)

Pop Artist

Contemporary artist whose works blurred the line between fine art and commercial art. Founder and president of Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., which was responsible for the biannual art fair GEISAI.

2. Dorian Yates (1962)

British Bodybuilder

Six-time Mr. Olympia who won all of his titles during a run of dominance between 1992 and 1997. Since retiring after his final win, he's worked supplement nutrition companies and...

3. Terence Blanchard (1962)

American Musician

A key figure in the 1980s Jazz Resurgence who played with the Jazz Messengers and the Lionel Hampton Orchestra.

4. Suzanne Collins (1962)

American Television Writer And N

American author known for writing the young adult trilogy The Hunger Games. The popular novels, which depict a brutal dystopian future, were made into Hollywood blockbuster films.

5. Carlinhos Brown (1962)

Actor

Oscar-winning Brazilian singer who founded Timbalada and Tribalistas and is known for his distinct Tropicalia and reggae style.

6. Quim Torra (1962)

Politician

Lawyer who rose to fame as the 131st President of the Government of Catalonia upon assuming office in May 2018. He had previously taken office in the Parliament of Catalonia...

7. Kimberly Ann Funk (1962)

Family Member

Kimberly Ann Funk is a famous Family Member, who was born on August 29, 1962 in United States. Gained fame as the mother of professional scooter riders Capron and Corey...

8. Stevie Starr (1962)

British Entertainer

A fourth place finisher on both America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent, he is a performance artist known by the nickname The Professional Regurgitator thanks to his unique ability...

9. Jacqui Frazier-lyde (1962)

Boxer

Joe Frazier's daughter who followed his footsteps in boxing at age 38.

10. Sati Spivakova (1962)

TV Show Host

Actress and TV presenter who became host of the program Sati on ORT channel and Kamerton on Kultura channel. She was awarded the 2013 Order of Friendship for her contribution...

11. Micky Flanagan (1962)

Comedian

Comedian who presented Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change? for Radio 4 and has been featured on the shows Mock the Week, A League of Their Own, 8 out of 10...

12. Miguel de León (1962)

Soap Opera Actor

Legendary telenovela star best known for his leading roles in Latin soap operas like Sabor a ti, Carita de ángel, and Sol de tentación. He also appeared in a Venezuelan...

13. Diane Franklin (1962)

Actress

She gained recognition for her role as Monique, a French foreign exchange student, in the 1985 comedy Better Off Dead.

14. Michael Damian (1962)

Actor Singer

He played Danny Romalotti on The Young and the Restless and appeared on The Facts of Life. He also played a role in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 

15. Abdullah II (1962)

King

King of Jordan who ascended to the throne in 1999 after the death of his father King Hussein, who ruled his country for nearly fifty years. He has notably liberalized his...

16. Robby Thompson (1962)

American College Baseball Player

Former second baseman who became a two-time All-Star during his 11-year career with the San Francisco Giants. After his retirement, he served as a first base and bench coach for...

17. Erwin Gutawa (1962)

Indonesian Composer Songwriter A

Well-known Indonesian composer. His Rockestra concert earned him the Anugerah Musik Indonesia best music arranger award in 2001.

18. Marty Friedman (1962)

American Musician

Self-taught musician who was the lead and rhythm guitarist for the heavy metal band Megadeth for nearly ten years.

19. Tomoyasu Hotei (1962)

Japanese Musician

Japanese rock guitarist with Boøwy who is also a fashion icon. He is ranked #70 on HMV Japan's 100 most important Japanese pop acts list.

20. Alice Arnold (1962)

Radio Host

Radio host known for her time with BBC Radio 4, where she worked until the end of 2012. During her time there, she worked as a newsreader.

21. Gunnar Peterson (1962)

Fitness Instructor

Celebrity fitness trainer who rose to fame as the Kardashian clan's go-to trainer. He founded the DVD fitness system Core Secrets as well as the Best Ever Hollywood Workout DVD....

22. David Koechner (1962)

Actor Comedian

Comedy actor who shot to stardom through his role as Champ Kind in the hit 2004 comedy Anchorman. He has since gone on to star on TV shows like The Naked...

23. Peter Hedges (1962)

American Novelist Screenwriter F

Screenwriter who is best known for adapting his book What's Eating Gilbert Grape for the screen. He also wrote and directed 2012's The Odd Life of Timothy Green.

24. Jim Carrey (1962)

Canadian-american Actor

Comedian and actor who starred in such popular 1990s comedies as Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, The Cable Guy, Liar Liar and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. He also proved his range with his Golden Globe winning...

25. Jill Talley (1962)

American Actress

American actress and voice actor who brought life to animated characters on SpongeBob SquarePants, American Dad and The Boondocks.

26. Bobcat Goldthwait (1962)

Actor Comedian Director Screenwr

Actor and comedian known for his iconic high-pitched, gruff voice and his role as Zed in the Police Academy films. He has also directed several independent films including World's Best...

27. Patrick Ewing (1962)

Basketball Player

Hall of Fame New York Knicks center who scored over 20,000 career points and was named to 11 NBA All-Star teams over the course of his 16-year career.

28. Femi Kuti (1962)

Nigerian Musician

Son of notorious musician and activist Fela Kuti and member of his father's band.

29. Conrad Anker (1962)

Mountain Climber Rock Climber An

Renowned mountain climber known for scaling the world's most perilous mountains, including Mount Everest and El Capitan. He is the author of several books, including 1998's "With You in Spirit."

30. Karen Hillenburg (1962)

Family Member

Wife of SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg. She works as a chef at cooking school "New School Of Cooking". 

31. Demi Moore (1962)

Actress

Actress whose starring role in Ghost earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She later starred in Striptease, Disclosure, G.I. Jane, The Juror, The Scarlet Letter, and Indecent Proposal.

32. Kelly Preston (1962)

American Actress And Model

Actress whose movie credits include Mischief (1985), Jerry Maguire (1996), Jack Frost (1998), and For Love of the Game (1999).

33. Alison Brown (1962)

American Musician

American banjo player and guitarist who has won several Grammy awards and has released multiple albums since 1990.

34. Scott Perry (1962)

Director

American politician known as a member of the Republican Party and a US representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district.

35. Lidija Vukićević (1962)

Serbian Actor

Actress and politician who became a household name in Serbia by playing Violeta on the long-running soap opera Bolji Zivot. She has gone on to act on shows like Sifra Despot and...

36. Steven Mnuchin (1962)

Politician

Investment banker who became the 77th United States Secretary of the Treasury in February 2017. Prior to his appointment, he was a hedge fund manager and investor who was once the...

37. Michael English (1962)

Rock Singer

American vocalist and songwriter known for his work in the Christian music genre. His 1996 single, "Your Love Amazes Me," was a #10 hit in the Adult Contemporary music category.

38. Tommy Lee (1962)

Drummer

Glam metal band Motley Crue's long-term drummer who played in Suite 19 in the late 1970s. 

39. Emma Walton Hamilton (1962)

Movie Actress

Film and television actress who is best known for her performances in Micki + Maude, That's Life!, and Switch. In 2016, she went on to create the children's Netflix series Julie's Greenroom.

40. Lana Clarkson (1962)

Actress Model

American actress and model who appeared in various television series and films including Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Love in Paris, and the series Night Court. She appeared in over...

41. Charles Phoenix (1962)

Historian

Historian and humorist who is famous for his Retro Slide Show presentations coupled with his comedic commentary. He has appeared as a guest commentator on NPR, as well as a...

42. Felipe Calderón (1962)

President Of Mexico (2006 – 2012

Mexican politician who was the President of Mexico from 2006 to 2012. He was known for his moderate reforms and for brokering coalitions amongst different parties.

43. Axl Rose (1962)

American Singer-songwriter Music

Known for his high-pitched vocals and overall vocal range, he became famous as the animated lead singer of Guns N' Roses. The band's best known songs include "Welcome to the Jungle,"...

44. Kevin Butler (1962)

Football Player

Placekicker who was part of the Super Bowl XX-winning Chicago Bears and set an NFL points record for a rookie.

45. Lori Lightfoot (1962)

Politician

American politician who came to prominence in 2019 as Chicago's first African-American female mayor. Previously, she held positions as the President of the Chicago Police Board and chair of the...

46. John Squire (1962)

English Musician Songwriter And

English rock guitarist who was a former member of The Stone Roses and founded The Seahorses.

47. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (1962)

Boxing Trainer

MMA trainer who rose to fame as the father and coach of MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov. He passed away in July 2020 after a battle with COVID-19. 

48. Michael Andretti (1962)

American Racing Driver

Former race car driver for Formula One. He became owner of the Andretti Autosport team, competing in the IndyCar Series.

49. David Furnish (1962)

Canadian Filmmaker

Canadian British director who produced the 1997 documentary Elton John: Tantrums and Tiaras for his partner Elton John.

50. Vasanthi Chathurani (1962)

Sri Lankan Actor

Sri Lankan actress who has won numerous awards for her work in film and television including three Sumathi Best Tele Actress Awards in 1998, 2002, and 2006.