Famous People Born On January 7th

Persons born on January 7, fall under Capricorn, the 10th sign of the zodiac. The symbol of this sun sign is goat. Like the goat, Capricorns persevere against difficult situations and are patient and reserved. They tend to be conservative while always pursuing success. Respect and accomplishment in their careers are very important to them. Saturn is the ruling planet, and since this is a karmic planet, Capricorns know that everything has a price. Born during the winters, things may be difficult for them at times. Black onyx and jet are lucky gems. The most compatible sun signs are Taurus and Virgo while incompatible signs are Aries, Cancer and Libra.

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 1 
Lewis Hamilton
(British Formula One Driver and Winner of Seven World Drivers' Championship Titles)
Lewis Hamilton
112
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England

The name Lewis Hamilton has become synonymous with Formula One, and such is the greatness of Hamilton. Honoured with MBE by the Queen, Lewis Hamilton is one of the most successful Formula One Grand Prix Racing Driver. Hamilton was the first Black driver to win the Championship and has 6 World Championship titles and 90 race victories to his name.

 2 
Nicolas Cage
(Actor & Producer)
Nicolas Cage
78
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States

Counted among the top movie stars in the late 1990s, actor Nicolas Cage continues to be a key figure in Hollywood. In a career spanning around four decades, he has appeared in a variety of mainstream films. The recipient of numerous awards, he has won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe among others. He often donates to charities.

 3 
Jeremy Renner
67
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Modesto, California, United States

Jeremy Renner is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Apart from appearing in the Avengers and Mission: Impossible franchises, he has also performed songs for the soundtracks of several films. He also plays the guitar, drums, and keyboard and practices Arnis and Muay Thai.

 4 
Lauren Cohan
(American-British Actress Known for Her Role as ‘Maggie Greene’ in the TV Series ‘The Walking Dead’)
Lauren Cohan
30
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

British-American actress Lauren Cohan is the quintessential action heroine of the present-day American television with leading roles in series like The Walking Dead, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, Chuck, and Whiskey Cavalier. Characterized by her distinctive Mid-Atlantic accent, Cohan has also played important roles in popular films, such as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

 5 
Lamar Jackson
(American Football Quarterback)
Lamar Jackson
39
Birth Year: 1997
Birthplace: Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Lamar Jackson is an American football player who currently plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. In 2018, he became the youngest football quarterback to start a playoff game and helped his team win the AFC North division title. In 2019, Lamar Jackson became only the fourth African-American quarterback to win the prestigious Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award.

 6 
Robert Sheehan
(Irish Actor Best Known for His TV Shows: ‘Misfits’ and 'The Umbrella Academy')
Robert Sheehan
36
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Portlaoise, Ireland

An Irish actor who is counted among the country’s greatest actors, Robert Sheehan has received multiple Irish Film and Television Award and BAFTA Award nominations. Interested in performing from a young age, he studied film and television before beginning his career. He is known for questioning gender norms in the acting industry.

 7 
Rand Paul
(United States Senator from Kentucky)
Rand Paul
69
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

The son of former U.S. Representative Ron Paul, Rand Paul is currently the junior US Senator from Kentucky. Also a physician, he started practising ophthalmology in 1993 and has his own clinic. After recovering from the coronavirus disease, he started volunteering at a hospital. As a politician, he has focused on criminal justice reform.

 8 
Linda Kozlowski
(American Former Actress Best Known for Her Role in the 'Crocodile Dundee' Film Series)
Linda Kozlowski
65
Birth Year: 1958
Birthplace: Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Former actress Linda Kozlowski made her debut as a stage actress and eventually ventured into films. She gained international popularity with her role in the Australian film Crocodile Dundee, during the filming of which she also met her future husband. She retired in the early 2000s after a career spanning two decades.

 9 
Gerald Durrell
(Founder of the 'Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust' and the 'Jersey Zoo')
Gerald Durrell
33
Birth Year: 1925
Birthplace: Jamshedpur, India
Died: January 30, 1995
Naturalist, author, TV presenter, and zookeeper Gerald Durrell, the youngest brother of author Lawrence Durrell, was the founder of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Jersey Zoo. His memoirs were made into the series My Family and Other Animals and The Durrells. He was also a skilled Illustrator.
 10 
Juan Gabriel
(Singer)
Juan Gabriel
27
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Parácuaro, Michoacán, Mexico
Died: August 28, 2016
Regarded by many as Mexico’s Elvis Presley, singer Juan Gabriel sold more than 60 million records, while his songs have been translated to languages such as Japanese and French. Though never married, he had six children, two of them with his domestic employees. Interestingly, some tabloids suggested he was gay.
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Millard Fillmore
(13th President of the United States (1850 - 1853))
Millard Fillmore
14
Birth Year: 1800
Birthplace: Moravia, New York, United States
Died: March 8, 1874
Millard Fillmore was the U.S. president from 1850 to 1853, succeeding Zachary Taylor after his death. The last Whig U.S. president, Fillmore had previously been a representative from New York’s 32nd District and the U.S. vice president. He played a crucial role in the passage of the Compromise of 1850.
 12 
Kenny Loggins
(Singer-songwriter,)
Kenny Loggins
6
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: Everett, Washington, United States
 13 
Zora Neale Hurston
(Folklorist, Anthropologist)
Zora Neale Hurston
21
Birth Year: 1891
Birthplace: Notasulga
Died: January 28, 1960

Zora Neale Hurston was an author, anthropologist, and filmmaker. As an African American woman, she often depicted racial issues in the films she made. Her works also reflected her struggles as a black woman. In her early career, she conducted anthropological and ethnographic research and focused more on writing and film-making in her later years.

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David Caruso
(Actor)
David Caruso
12
Birth Year: 1956
Birthplace: Forest Hills Gardens, New York, United States
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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
(Publicist for 'Calvin Klein')
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
17
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: White Plains, New York, United States
Died: July 16, 1999
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was a Calvin Klein publicist and the wife of John F. Kennedy Jr. Her fashion sense was often compared to that of her mother-in-law, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A plane carrying Carolyn, her husband, and her older sister crashed off Martha's Vineyard in July 1999, killing all three.
 16 
Irrfan Khan
(One of the Finest Actors in Indian Cinema)
Irrfan Khan
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Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Tonk, Rajasthan, India
Died: April 29, 2020
Padma Shri- and National Award-winning actor and NSD graduate Irrfan Khan initially worked as an air conditioner repairman in Mumbai before he got a breakthrough in Salaam Bombay! He also impressed international audiences with movies such as The Namesake. He died of a colon infection at 53, leaving behind countless mourning fans.
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Vybz Kartel
(Songwriter)
Vybz Kartel
39
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Kingston

Jamaican reggae/dancehall musician Vybz Kartel, also known as Worl' Boss, soared to fame with hits such as Romping Shop and Summer Time. In 2014, he was convicted of the murder of his associate Clive "Lizard" Williams and received a life sentence. However, he continues to release music from prison.

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Ruth Negga
(Irish Actress Known for Her Portrayal of 'Mildred Loving' in the Movie 'Loving')
Ruth Negga
24
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Born to an Irish mother and an Ethiopian father, Ruth Negga didn’t look back after grabbing a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for the Best Newcomer, with her performance in the play Duck. She also played both Ophelia and Prince Hamlet in two different productions of the play.

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Dagen McDowell
(News Anchor & Analyst for 'Fox Business' and 'Fox News')
Dagen McDowell
32
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Brookneal, Virginia, United States
Dagen McDowell has served as an anchor for various Fox shows and a business correspondent for Fox News. She was initially a financial journalist. She is best known for hosting Mornings with Maria and has also appeared on The Five and Outnumbered. She was also a panelist on Cashin' In
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Essie Davis
(Actress)
Essie Davis
24
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Hobart, Tasmania

Essie Davis is an Australian singer and actress best known for playing Phryne Fisher in the drama television series, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. Over the years, Davis has enjoyed considerable success in the Australian entertainment industry. She has received several prestigious awards, such as the Australian Film Institute Award and AACTA Award.

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Jan Oblak
(Slovenian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Jan Oblak
11
Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Škofja Loka, Slovenia

Jan Oblak is a Slovenian football player best known for his role as the goalkeeper and captain for the Slovenia national team. He also plays for the popular Spanish club Atlético Madrid. A tall, athletic, and strong goalkeeper, Jan Oblak is renowned for his agility, quick reflexes, and speed. He is often counted among the best goalkeepers in the world

 22 
Sofia Wylie
(American Actress, Dancer and Singer)
Sofia Wylie
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Birth Year: 2004
Birthplace: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Lyndsy Fonseca
6
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
Lyndsy Fonseca is best known as Colleen Carlton from the iconic soap The Young and the Restless. She has also been part of long-running shows such as How I Met Your Mother, Big Love, and Desperate Housewives. She also appeared as Katie Deauxma in the Kick-Ass film franchise.
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Caster Semenya
(South African Middle-Distance Runner and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist)
Caster Semenya
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Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Pietersburg, South Africa

Two-time Olympic gold medalist middle-distance runner Caster Semenya in an intersex woman, with high testosterone levels. The two-time Olympic gold medalist was asked to take medication to decrease her testosterone levels, to participate in the 2021 Olympics women’s events, and filed a case in the European Court of Human Rights.

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Erin Gray
(Actress)
Erin Gray
6
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Sammo Hung
(Hong Kong Actor, Martial Artist, Producer and Director)
Sammo Hung
14
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: British Hong Kong

Sammo Hung is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, and martial artist. He is best known for his work in martial arts films and played an important role in commencing the Hong Kong New Wave movement of the late-1970s and 1980s. He is also credited with helping many of his fellow actors establish themselves in the Hong Kong film industry.

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Raila Odinga
(Former Prime Minister of Kenya)
Raila Odinga
11
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Maseno

Raila Odinga is a Kenyan politician who has been the Leader of Opposition since 2013. From 2008 to 2013, Odinga served as the prime minister of Kenya. Before becoming the prime minister, Raila Odinga served as the Minister for Roads, Public Works, and Housing. At the African Union Commission in 2018, he was appointed High Representative for Infrastructure Development.

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Haley Bennett
(Actress)
Haley Bennett
19
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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Camille Rowe
(Model)
Camille Rowe
1
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Paris, France
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Bipasha Basu
(actor, model, film actor)
Bipasha Basu
9
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: New Delhi
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Butterfly McQueen
(Actress)
Butterfly McQueen
6
Birth Year: 1911
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States
Died: December 22, 1995
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Ron Rivera
(American football coach)
Ron Rivera
7
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: California, United States
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Sean Harris
(Actor and Writer Known for His Role as ‘Ian Curtis’ in Film ‘24 Hour Party People’)
Sean Harris
7
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom

Sean Harris is an English actor who won the British Academy Television Award under Best Actor category for his portrayal of Stephen Morton in the popular British drama series, Southcliffe. Over the years, he has also appeared in popular American films like Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and its sequel. He has also appeared in a couple of music videos.

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Brett Dalton
(Actor)
Brett Dalton
2
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: San Jose, California, USA
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Christian Louboutin
(French Fashion Designer)
Christian Louboutin
3
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Paris, France

When French-Egyptian fashion designer Christian Louboutin entered the fashion scene in Paris, he designed women’s shoes but eventually also launched a men’s collection, too. He is known for his signature stilettoes with red soles. He later also ventured into leather goods and bags. He is openly homosexual.

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Robert Ri'chard
(Actor)
Robert Ri'chard
5
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 37 
Leslie Grace
(Latin Grammy Award-nominated artist whose self-titled Leslie Grace album rose to # 4 on the Billboard Latin Albums)
Leslie Grace
1
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
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Vincent Gardenia
(Actor)
Vincent Gardenia
0
Birth Year: 1920
Birthplace: Naples, Italy
Died: December 9, 1992
 39 
Jorge Mendes
(Portuguese Football Agent)
Jorge Mendes
2
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal

Jorge Mendes is a Portuguese football agent who is currently registered with the Portuguese Football Federation. Widely regarded as one of the most influential football agents, Jorge Mendes was adjudged Best Agent of the Year on ten occasions between 2010 and 2020 at the Globe Soccer Awards. Cristiano Ronaldo, James Rodríguez, and Diego Costa are some of his well-known clients.

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Princess Charlotte of Wales
(Princess)
Princess Charlotte of Wales
4
Birth Year: 1796
Birthplace: Carlton House, London, England
Died: November 6, 1817
 41 
Charles Addams
(Former Cartoonist known for his darkly humorous and macabre characters)
Charles Addams
3
Birth Year: 1912
Birthplace: Westfield, New Jersey, United States
Died: September 29, 1988

Mostly known as a cartoonist for The New Yorker, Charles Addams was known for including dark humor in his works. Also known by his pseudonym, Chas Addams, he gained fame for his cartoons about a family of ghosts, which later inspired The Addams Family series of the 1960s.

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John Rich
(Singer-songwriter)
John Rich
2
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Amarillo, Texas, USA
 43 
George Stephen Morrison
(US Navy Rear Admiral Who Commanded the American Forces in the Gulf of Tonkin Incident)
George Stephen Morrison
1
Birth Year: 1919
Birthplace: Rome, Georgia, United States
Died: November 17, 2008

US Navy rear admiral and aviator George Stephen Morrison commanded the US forces during the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Incident, which eventually began the Vietnam War. He had also been part of the Battle of Pearl Harbor in WWII. He is also remembered as the father of The Doors lead vocalist Jim Morrison.

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Aloe Blacc
(Singer-songwriter best known for his singles "I Need a Dollar", "The Man",)
Aloe Blacc
5
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Laguna Hills, California, United States
 45 
Doug E. Doug
(Actor)
Doug E. Doug
1
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
 46 
Alfonso Soriano
(Baseball player)
Alfonso Soriano
2
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
 47 
Liam Aiken
(Actor)
Liam Aiken
1
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
 48 
Francis Poulenc
(French Composer and Pianist Known for His Works: ‘Trois mouvements perpétuels’, ‘Les biches’ and ‘Concert champêtre’)
Francis Poulenc
2
Birth Year: 1899
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: January 30, 1963

French composer Francis Poulenc was most self-taught, as he was not encouraged to join a music school by his pharmaceutical manufacturer father. Part of the legendary “Les Six” of French music, Poulenc was also a skilled pianist. He is also remembered for the opera Les dialogues des Carmélites.

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Donna Rice
(Author)
Donna Rice
2
Birth Year: 1958
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
 50 
Sandford Fleming
(Scottish Canadian Engineer and Inventor of 'Worldwide Standard Time')
Sandford Fleming
1
Birth Year: 1827
Birthplace: Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Died: July 22, 1915
Hailed as the Father of Standard Time, Canadian engineer ,Sandford Fleming, promoted worldwide standard time zones, a prime meridian, and the use of the 24-hour clock. He also designed Canada's first postage stamp and founded the Royal Canadian Institute in 1849. Fleming gained the reputation as one of the primary railway engineers and was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1897.

Personality Traits & Characteristics of Famous People Born on January 7th

Personality
Capricorns born on January 7 are strong-willed, perceptive and have a strong sense of direction. Since the planet of Neptune rules this date of birth, it gives those born on this day a bit of psychic ability. They display intuitive qualities with a good understanding of other people. Loyalty to friends is very important to them and they never take their promises lightly. They are sociable but value their time alone and are very independent. At times, they can be emotionally cold and detached and only reveal their true feelings to those with whom they are very close. They are cautious with their emotions as they are sensitive and susceptible to pain.

Health
Those born on January 7 generally enjoy good health. However, their sensitive body chemistries are easily upset when problems arise. They tend to suffer from indigestion and are very sensitive to artificial depressants and stimulants. If anything is bothering them, they will have trouble sleeping well and will become tired and may balance in life. They need to resolve worries and difficult situations as quickly as possible to maintain their health. Adequate rest is very important for their physical and mental equilibrium.

Finance
Those with January 7th are not materialistic. They are more interested in gaining knowledge than stockpiling money. Their goal is to have a meaningful purpose in life. People and issues are more important to them than wealth, although they are good money managers and are always willing to work harder if extra income is needed.

Career
Professions that require creative minds would be good career choices for persons born on January 7. However, their sensitivities to criticism might steer them away from the creative arts and may affect their output. They understand people and work well with others whether in a position of authority or in a more subservient role.

Relationships, Marriage and Children
Capricorns born on January 7 have a wide circle of friends but can be very reserved when it comes to forming close relationships. They are not easily accessible and are quite shy at times. Their personal space and times of solitude are very important to them. However, once they form close relationships, they are very loving and passionate. They have an idealistic view of love and will seek partners who share their intellect and views of the world. They are very nurturing and loving as parents and bring out the creative and imaginative side of their children.

Trivia
Lucky Colors: Brown, Black & Indigo
Lucky Numbers: 1 & 2
Lucky Days (of the Month): 7th & 8th
Lucky Days (of the Week): Saturday & Monday