1. Charles Simic (1938)

American Poet

Serbian-American poet and 1990 recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for The World Doesn't End. His numerous other poetry collections include Dismantling the Silence, Weather Forecast for Utopia and...

2. Jean Giraud (1938)

French Comics Artist

Better known by his professional names of Gir and Moebius, this French cartoonist and storyboard artist created the Blueberry western-themed comic book series and the Arzach science fiction comics and...

3. Carroll Cole (1938)

American Serial Killer

Serial killer executed in 1985 after claiming to have murdered at least 14 people.

4. Jon Voight (1938)

Actor

Best known for his monumental performance in the classic film Midnight Cowboy and his Academy Award winning role in Coming Home. He also appeared with his daughter Angelina Jolie in Tomb...

5. Ian St John (1938)

Soccer Coach

Former Liverpool FC forward, coach and broadcaster who won two English Premier League championships. He was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. 

6. Ron Tutt (1938)

American Drummer

Professional drummer best known for playing with Elvis Presley and The Jerry Garcia Band. He also played with Neil Diamond and Nancy Sinatra.

7. Robert Graham (1938)

Sculptor

Sculptor whose bronze figures can be found in prominent locations across the United States. He made the Charlie "Bird" Parker Memorial.

8. Robert Hughes (1938)

Actor

Most remembered for a bestselling Australian historical study titled The Fatal Shore, he also worked as a Time magazine art critic and hosted an art-themed television program called The Shock...

9. Billy Williams (1938)

Baseball Player

Long-time member of the Chicago Cubs who won a National League batting title in 1972.

10. Ted White (1938)

Novelist

Although he also edited and/or contributed to science fiction fan magazines such as Zip, Stellar, and Yandro, this writer is most famous for his science fiction novels, which include Invasion,...

11. Peter Sinclair (1938)

Game Show Host

Peter Sinclair is a famous Game Show Host, who was born on November 15, 1938 in New Zealand. Radio host and television personality known for hosting the popular New Zealand...

12. Gary Collins (1938)

Actor

American actor and host of the syndicated daytime talk show Hour Magazine.

13. Gaylord Perry (1938)

American Baseball Player

Hall of fame pitcher known for his spitballs. He spent 22 years in the majors, winning 314 games, striking out 3,534 batters and posting a career 3.11 ERA.

14. Martha Josey (1938)

Barrel Racer

Rodeo rider specializing in barrel racing; inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1985.

15. Tommy Cannon (1938)

British Actor

Famous as one-half of the popular British comedy duo Cannon and Ball. He starred alongside his long-time comedy partner Bobby Ball on the popular ITV variety series The Cannon and Ball Show. 

16. David Hamilton (1938)

TV Show Host

A British radio and television presenter who is known for being called Diddy David Hamilton.

17. Barry Goldwater Jr. (1938)

Politician

Barry Goldwater Jr. is a famous Politician, who was born on July 15, 1938 in United States. Notable as the son of U.S. Senator and 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry...

18. Lou Angotti (1938)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Former right wing and coach that played for the New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues during his ten-year NHL career. He scored 103 goals in his NHL career.

19. Paddy Moloney (1938)

Irish Musician

Irish musical composer and musician known primarily for co-founding the Chieftains. He produced and played in over 40 different albums during his music career. 

20. Waris Hussein (1938)

British Film And Television Dire

Director of the first Doctor Who serial, as well as feature films such as A Touch of Love and Sixth Happiness.

21. Calisto Tanzi (1938)

Italian Fraudster

Italian businessman who embezzled millions of euros from his company Parmalat. He was sentenced to ten years in prison in 2008 for misleading investors about the health of the company...

22. Katherine Woodville (1938)

Movie Actress

Katherine Woodville is a famous Movie Actress, who was born on December 4, 1938 in United Kingdom. First wife of The Avengers show actor Patrick Macnee who appeared in The...

23. Oscar Robertson (1938)

Nba Player

Hall of Fame guard who became the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season. He was selected to 12 All-Star games, named the 1964 NBA...

24. Josy Braun (1938)

Writer Journalist

A Luxembourg-born author, poet, playwright, and translator, he is best known for his poetry collection Billersproochbiller and his novel Kreiwenkel. His plays include Requiem fir e Lompekreimer and Hexejuecht.

25. Mack Vickery (1938)

American Musician

His songs Meat Man and Ivory Tears became hits for stars of blues and rock like Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash.

26. Ann Casey (1938)

Professional Wrestler

NWA US Champion who wrestled professionally from 1962-1990.

27. Erma Vernice Franklin (1938)

Gospel Singer

Gospel singer and sister of Aretha Franklin who gained fame for her soul hit "Piece of My Heart." She passed away in 2002 at the age of 64.

28. Dee Clark (1938)

American Musician

R&B singer of the 1950s and early 1960s whose song "Raindrops" was #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

29. Charlie Glotzbach (1938)

American Racing Driver

He waas best known for setting a nearly unbeatable record in 1971 for fastest pace at Bristol Motor Speedway in a NASCAR race.

30. Frank Langella (1938)

Movie Actor

Accomplished stage and screen actor who earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in Frost/Nixon. He won a Tony Award for his performance in playwright Edward Albee's Seascape.

31. Youssef Dawoud (1938)

Egyptian Actor

Egyptian film, TV, and theatre actor who was prominent from the 1980s into the 2000s. His films include The Devil Who Loved Me, Morgan Ahmad Morgan, and The Tiger and...

32. Terry Wogan (1938)

Radio Host

Host of the radio show Wake Up to Wogan on BBC Radio 2. He also hosted television shows like Blankety Blank.

33. Raymond Carver (1938)

Writer

A significant American poet and short story writer associated with the late 20th-century minimalism and dirty realism movements, he is known for works such as Will You Please Be Quiet,...

34. Hampton Fancher (1938)

American Actor And Director

Screenwriter who is best known for penning the classic sci-fi thriller, Blade Runner.

35. John Sterling (1938)

Sportscaster

Play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees.

36. Johnny Duncan (1938)

Actor

Artist who sang "Thinkin' of a Rendezvous," "It Couldn't Have Been Any Better," and "She Can Put Her Shoes Under my Bed (Anytime)."

37. Diane Judith Nash (1938)

Civil Rights Leader

Civil rights activist and co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee who led the first successful campaign to de-segregate lunch counters in Nashville in 1960.

38. Pia Lindström (1938)

Actress; Television Reporter/anc

Best known as the daughter and first child of the legendary film actress Ingrid Bergman, she also had a successful career as a San Francisco and New York-based news anchor. 

39. Petar Gligorovski (1938)

Macedonian Artist And Film Direc

Macedonian-Yugoslav artist, animator, editor, and film director known for "Na Vrhu," "Feniks," and other cinematic works.

40. Rudolf Nureyev (1938)

Dancer Actor

Ballet and modern dance superstar who defected from the U.S.S.R. in 1961. He performed with The Royal Ballet and The Paris Opera Ballet and served as director and chief choreographer...

41. Ron Lancaster (1938)

Canadian Football Player And Coa

Quarterback who played in the CFL from 1960-1978, primarily for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where he was considered one of the best in the game.

42. Frank Converse (1938)

American Actor

Played the role of Harry O'Neil on the soap opera One Life to Live alongside Agnes Nixon.

43. Dick Rutan (1938)

Pilot

Commander of the Voyager aircraft, which flew around the world without stopping or refueling.

44. Bill Masterton (1938)

Hockey Player

NHL center who died from an on-ice hit, sparking legislation that required professional hockey players to wear helmets during games.

45. Romy Schneider (1938)

Actress

She portrayed Elisabeth of Austria in the historical film Ludwig, which was directed by Luchino Visconti. Her role as Empress Elisabeth in Sissi bolstered her fame.

46. George Sidhom (1938)

Comedian

Egyptian comedian and actor known best for his work with the stand-up comedy trio, Tholathy Adwa'a El Masrah.

47. Vija Celmins (1938)

American Artist

Latvian-born artist known for her photo-realistic art and for her monochromatic paintings and pop sculptures.

48. Ishmael Reed (1938)

Writer

American author known for such satirical and political novels as Mumbo Jumbo, The Last Days of Louisiana Red, and Yellow Back Radio Broke-Down. He also published six poetry collections, ten...

49. Ralph Sarich (1938)

Australian Businessman And Inven

Inventor of the Orbital Engine, which was designed to reduce fuel emissions and use gas more efficiently.

50. Leroy Wright (1938)

American Basketball Player

1968 American Basketball Association Champion as a member of the Pittsburgh Pipers. He was selected in the 2nd round of the 1960 draft by the Boston Celtics.