Famous People Born On September 13th

The planet Mercury determines the characteristic traits of all Virgos’ born on September 13th. However, the actual date, i.e. September 13 is ruled by the planet Uranus. As such, the probabilities of the personality of individuals with this birthday are determined by the astrological influence of both Uranus and Mercury. People born on this date are famous for their noticeable traits of kindness, devotion, perseverance and thoughtfulness. They have a progressive outlook towards life and possess a preciseness and thoughtfulness. However, these people are sensitive and prone to self-criticism. They may even show uncharacteristic hardened and unaware behaviors in addition to sulkiness when stressed out or tired.

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 1 
Roald Dahl
(One of the World's Greatest Authors)
Roald Dahl
80
Birth Year: 1916
Birthplace: Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales
Died: November 23, 1990

British writer, Roald Dahl, is considered as one of the greatest children’s authors. He is one of the best-selling authors of all-time and had a career spanning decades. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, The Witches, The Twits and Matilda are some of his classic works. He also wrote short stories and novels meant for adults.

 2 
Tyler Perry
(Creator and Performer of 'Madea' Character & Developer of the Sitcom 'Tyler Perry's House of Payne')
Tyler Perry
61
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

The amazingly talented, Tyler Perry, is an American actor who topped Forbes list of highest-paid man in entertainment in 2011. Perry is most known as the creator of the boisterous, African-American grandmother character, Madea, which he himself performs with great skill and artistry. From a homeless playwriter to having his own studio, Perry has surely achieved the evasive American dream.

 3 
Niall Horan
(Irish Singer-Songwriter - A Member of the English-Irish Boy Band 'One Direction')
Niall Horan
45
Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Mullingar, Ireland
Niall Horan performed as part of the boyband One Direction, formed on The X Factor, till it went on a hiatus. He then launched his solo career with the album Flicker and hits such as This Town. He has marched for the BLM movement and has supported UNICEF's Soccer Aid.
 4 
Lili Reinhart
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Betty Cooper’ in the TV Series ‘Riverdale’)
Lili Reinhart
75
Birth Year: 1996
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

A passion for performing arts since childhood led American film and TV actor Lili Pauline Reinhart to learn dancing for a decade and later embark on an acting career. She debuted with a short film For Today but gained attention with television series Riverdale. The actress has also battled with depression and is therefore an advocate of mental health issue.

 5 
Playboi Carti
(Rapper, Singer-Songwriter and Record Producer)
Playboi Carti
43
Birth Year: 1996
Birthplace: Riverdale, Georgia, United States
Mumble rapper Playboi Carti previously performed with Ethereal, using the pseudonym "Sir Cartier." He soared to fame with the Billboard Hot 100-charting tracks Woke Up Like and Magnolia. Described by GQ as the "leader of a youth style," he is known for his signature gothic fashion and quirky personality.
 6 
Thomas Müller
(German Professional Football Player Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder)
Thomas Müller
38
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

Thomas Müller, who is a prominent member of the Germany national football team, is a versatile footballer; he can play at various positions, such as centre forward, left wing, and right wing. He played key roles in Germany's performance in the 2010 World Cup, Euro Cup 2012, 2014 World Cup, and 2018 World Cup.

 7 
Fiona Apple
(Singer-songwriter)
Fiona Apple
18
Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: New York City, United States
 8 
Jean Smart
(Actress)
Jean Smart
36
Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Active in the field of entertainment for over 40 years, actress Jean Smart began her career in regional theater. After finding much fame as a stage actress, she started taking up TV and film roles as well. She has given many critically acclaimed performances and is the winner of three Primetime Emmy Awards.

 9 
Shane Warne
(Former Australian Cricketer, Widely Regarded as the Greatest Leg Spinner in the History of Cricket)
Shane Warne
28
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Victoria, Australia
Died: March 4, 2022

Shane Warne was a former Australian cricket player, best known for his leg-break bowling. Widely regarded as one of the greatest spin bowlers of all time, Warne was the second-highest wicket-taker in test cricket. He was also one of the most controversial cricketers. In 2013, Shane Warne was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

 10 
Richard Kiel
(Best Known for His Role in the Movie 'Happy Gilmore')
Richard Kiel
13
Birth Year: 1939
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died: September 10, 2014
Richard Kiel is best remembered for his towering frame of 7 feet 2 inches, which led him to play villainous roles such as Jaws in the James Bond films The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. Fans also loved him for his iconic role of Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore.
 11 
Jacqueline Bisset
(Actress)
Jacqueline Bisset
6
Birth Year: 1944
Birthplace: Weybridge, Surrey, England
 12 
Peter Cetera
(Lead Vocalist and Bassist of the Rock Band 'Chicago')
Peter Cetera
8
Birth Year: 1944
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Retired singer, songwriter, and bassist, Peter Cetera, first gained fame as an original member of the rock band Chicago. He later launched a successful solo career as well. He often collaborated with David Foster and Amy Grant over the course of his long career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. 

 13 
Rosemary Kennedy
(Sister of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy)
Rosemary Kennedy
19
Birth Year: 1918
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
Died: January 7, 2005
Rosemary Kennedy was the eldest daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and sister of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. A botched lobotomy conducted on her, to control her violent mood swings, rendered her unable to speak properly and paralyzed. Her family did not meet her for 20 years.
 14 
Ben Savage
(American Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘Cory Matthews’ in the TV Sitcom ‘Boy Meets World’)
Ben Savage
17
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ben Savage is an American actor known for portraying Cory Matthews in Boy Meets World. After starting his career as a child artist, Ben Savage went on to establish himself as a successful adult actor in the TV industry. Also known for displaying his skills on stage, Savage won an Ovation Award for portraying Roddy Stern in the play Unexpected Tenderness.

 15 
John J. Pershing
(Former Military Officer Who Served as the Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces During World War I)
John J. Pershing
10
Birth Year: 1860
Birthplace: Laclede, Missouri, United States
Died: July 15, 1948

John J. Pershing was a senior United States Army officer who served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in World War I. In his later years, he mentored generals who led the United States Army during World War II.  He was promoted to General of the Armies rank, the highest possible rank in the United States Army. 

 16 
Michael Johnson
(American Retired Sprinter Who Won Four Olympic Gold Medals)
Michael Johnson
13
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson remains the only man to win both the 200m and the 400m events in the same Olympics. He was the Track & Field News 1996 Athlete of the Year. In 2008, he returned his 2000 Olympic relay medal, as a teammate had taken performance-enhancing drugs.

 17 
Fabio Cannavaro
(Italian Professional Football Coach and Former Football Player Who Played as Centre-Back)
Fabio Cannavaro
10
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: Naples, Italy

Italian former football star Fabio Cannavaro was part of his country’s 2006 World Cup-winning team and now coaches the Chinese football club Guangzhou. He has won awards such as the Ballon d'Or and was the only defender to earn the FIFA World Player of the Year tag.

 18 
David Mustaine
(American musician)
David Mustaine
7
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: La Mesa
Dave Mustaine performed as the lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Metallica and later left the band due to substance abuse issues. He then co-founded Megadeth and performed as its lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He also launched a metal festival named Gigantour. He is also a cancer survivor.
 19 
Stella McCartney
(Fashion Designer)
Stella McCartney
18
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Lambeth
Fashion designer Stella McCartney is the daughter of Paul and Linda McCartney. An avid animal rights activist, she uses cruelty-free fabrics in her designs. She was the creative director for Britain at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. She has also won honors such as the VH1/Vogue Designer of the Year.
 20 
Chris Hansen
(Television Journalist and YouTube Personality)
Chris Hansen
10
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chris Hansen is an American YouTube personality and television journalist known for his work on the popular news magazine/reality legal show, Dateline NBC. The winner of eight Emmy Awards, Hansen's work on one of Dateline NBC's former segments To Catch a Predator, which focused on zeroing in on potential Internet sex predators, received much appreciation.

 21 
Milton S. Hershey
(Chocolatier & Businessman)
Milton S. Hershey
13
Birth Year: 1857
Birthplace: Derry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: October 13, 1945
 22 
Barbara Bain
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Cinnamon Carter’ in TV Series ‘Mission: Impossible’)
Barbara Bain
3
Birth Year: 1931
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Barbara Bain is an American actress best known for playing Cinnamon Carter in the popular TV series Mission: Impossible, for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination and three Primetime Emmy Awards. For her contribution to the American film and TV industry, Barbara Bain was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 28, 2016. 

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 23 
Cesare Borgia
(Duke of Valentinois (1498 - 1507))
Cesare Borgia
12
Birth Year: 1475
Birthplace: Subiaco, Italy
Died: March 12, 1507
Italian politician and condottiero Cesare Borgia was an illegitimate son of Pope Alexander VI. He is said to have inspired The Prince by Machiavelli. He was also the first to resign a cardinalate, after his brother died in 1498. He was also the Duke of Valentinois from 1498 to 1507.
 24 
Arnold Schoenberg
(One of the Most Influential Composers of the 20th Century)
Arnold Schoenberg
8
Birth Year: 1874
Birthplace: Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria
Died: July 13, 1951
Austrian-born composer Arnold Schoenberg was part of the German Expressionist Movement and led the Second Viennese School. Being Jewish, he was banned by the Nazis and later became an American citizen. Known for his twelve-tone technique, he coined the term developing variation and formed motifs without a centralized melodic idea.
 25 
Nell Carter
(Singer)
Nell Carter
12
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Died: January 23, 2003
 26 
Mel Tormé
(Actor, Singer, Composer, Novelist, Songwriter, Autobiographer, Jazz musician, Television actor, Writer)
Mel Tormé
2
Birth Year: 1925
Birthplace: Chicago
Died: June 5, 1999
 27 
Kevin Carter
(South African Photojournalist and Member of the ‘Bang-Bang’ Club)
Kevin Carter
26
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Died: July 27, 1994

Kevin Carter was a South African photojournalist whose photograph titled the vulture and the little girl, which depicted the 1993 famine in Sudan, earned him the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography in 1994. Carter committed suicide in 1994 after suffering from depression. A book titled The Bang Bang Club, which was later made into a film, depicts his story.

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Claudette Colbert
(One of the Greatest Female Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema)
Claudette Colbert
4
Birth Year: 1903
Birthplace: Saint-Mandé, France
Died: July 30, 1996

Claudette Colbert was an American actress best remembered for her performance in the 1934 romantic-comedy film It Happened One Night, which earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. A versatile actress, Colbert achieved immense popularity in the 1930s and 1940s, during which she was one of the highest-paid stars. Colbert also received a Golden Globe Award during her career.

 29 
Goran Ivanisevic
(Former Croatian Tennis Player, Coach and the Only Player to Have Won a Wimbledon Singles Title as a Wildcard)
Goran Ivanisevic
9
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Split, Croatia
The first Croat to win a Wimbledon men’s singles, Goran Ivanisevic also remains the only player to win the title on a wild card. His rankings improved dramatically from 125th to 16th after his Wimbledon triumph in 2001. Interestingly, the tennis star is also a skilled football player.
 30 
J. B. Priestley
(Novelist and Playwright)
J. B. Priestley
8
Birth Year: 1894
Birthplace: Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died: August 14, 1984
 31 
Clara Wieck Schumann
(Musician & Composer)
Clara Wieck Schumann
11
Birth Year: 1819
Birthplace: Leipzig
Died: May 20, 1896

Clara Wieck Schumann was a German pianist, teacher, and composer. One of the most famous pianists of the Romantic era, Schumann changed the way concerts were conducted during her time and made a long-lasting impression as a pianist. She also influenced other pianists through her teaching; among her students were famous English pianist, Mathilde Verne.

 32 
Don Bluth
(Animator)
Don Bluth
1
Birth Year: 1937
Birthplace: El Paso, Texas, USA
 33 
Salva Kiir Mayardit
(President of South Sudan)
Salva Kiir Mayardit
8
Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: Bahr el Ghazal

Sudanese rebel leader Salva Kiir Mayardit became the first president of South Sudan. In 2020, he signed an agreement with opposition leader and current vice president Riek Machar to share power and create a unified government, putting an end to a brutal civil war that has seen mass rapes and murders.

 34 
Robbie Kay
(Actor)
Robbie Kay
10
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Lymington, Hampshire, England
 35 
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
(Military Leader)
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
9
Birth Year: 1887
Birthplace: Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, USA
Died: July 12, 1944
 36 
Darren Waller
(American football player)
Darren Waller
4
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Acworth, Georgia, United States
 37 
Bill Monroe
(Singer-songwriter)
Bill Monroe
7
Birth Year: 1911
Birthplace: Rosine, Kentucky, United States
Died: September 9, 1996
 38 
Alberta Williams King
(Martin Luther King Jr.'s Mother)
Alberta Williams King
14
Birth Year: 1904
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died: June 30, 1974
 39 
Han Chae-young
(South Korean Actress)
Han Chae-young
13
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
 40 
Snoh Aalegra
(Singer)
Snoh Aalegra
5
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Uppsala, Sweden

Born Shahrzad Fooladi, to Iranian parents in Sweden, Snoh Aalegra had started writing songs by age 9 and signed with Sony at age 13. She changed her name after moving to the US and soared to fame with her chartbusting tracks such as I Want You Around and Find Someone Like You.

 41 
Bernie Williams
(Puerto Rican Baseball Player Who Played for the New York Yankees)
Bernie Williams
3
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
 42 
Mae Questel
(Actress)
Mae Questel
1
Birth Year: 1908
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, USA
Died: January 4, 1998
 43 
Maurice Jarre
(Composer)
Maurice Jarre
0
Birth Year: 1924
Birthplace: 5th arrondissement of Lyon, Lyon, France
Died: March 28, 2009
 44 
A. J. McCarron
(American football player)
A. J. McCarron
3
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama, United States
 45 
Brad Johnson
(American football player)
Brad Johnson
2
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Marietta, Georgia, United States
 46 
Alfonso Freeman
(Actor)
Alfonso Freeman
0
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
 47 
Isiah Whitlock, Jr.
(Film actor)
Isiah Whitlock, Jr.
2
Birth Year: 1954
Birthplace: South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
 48 
Louise Lombard
(Actress)
Louise Lombard
0
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Redbridge, London, England
 49 
Dick Haymes
(One of the Most Popular Male Vocalists of the 1940s and Early 1950s)
Dick Haymes
2
Birth Year: 1918
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died: March 28, 1980

Dick Haymes was an Argentinian-Irish singer and actor whose popularity reached its peak during the 1940s and early 1950s. Haymes led a lavish lifestyle and was also popular among women; he was married six times to actresses and models like Joanne Dru, Rita Hayworth, and Nora Eddington. Haymes declared bankruptcy during early 1960s and experienced financial problems later in life.

 50 
Swizz Beatz
(Record producer, Entrepreneur, Painter, Rapper, Singer, Businessperson, Songwriter)
Swizz Beatz
11
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: New York City

Personality Traits & Characteristic of Famous People Born on September 13

Personality
The personality traits of individuals with September 13th birthday include being thoughtful, kind, composed and compassionate. They are ambitious and hardworking and love order, precision, and structure in life. Individuals with this birthday believe in making efforts rather than leaving anything to luck or fate. As such, they possess a strong sense of will and purpose and abundance of energy for planning ahead. Individuals with a September the thirteenth birthday are naturally caring, friendly and charitable with humanitarian concerns. They are completely generous and giving to the point of losing their own for the sake of others. As such, it is very important for these people to learn to say no once in a while. September 13 individuals are realistic and practical and sensitive emotionally. As such, they possess a longing to be needed and appreciated.

Health
The general well-being of individuals born on September 13 is strictly decent, the reason for the same being their highly strung and nervous attitude. These people usually suffer from tension headache and occasional insomnia. It is advisable for these people to be calmer and relaxing to enjoy the niceties of life. It is a must for September 13 individuals to indulge in a healthy diet and regularly dedicate some hours to exercising and walking. Relaxing before bedtime is essential for falling into deep and restful sleep for these people. Also, September 13 individuals need to utilize their physical and mental energies well for promoting overall vitality.

Finance
Financially, September 13 individuals may be concerned and apprehensive all through their life. This is due to their general disinterested and imbalanced approach. These people aren’t much concerned about their monetary status but are prone to spending too much. This unlikely combination can cause issue balancing budget and thus cause strained monetary stability. In addition to this, their generosity also causes financial shortcomings. September 13 individuals need to restrain their spending sprees and their generous behavior to avoid financial insecurities.

Career
Career wise, individuals with September 13 birthdays are efficient, determined and ambitious. They are mostly attracted to unusual or purposeful professions. Work satisfaction is more important than rate of pay for individuals born on September 13 while choosing or selecting a profession. Since these people are blessed with a kind and benevolent spirit and compassionate mannerism, they may take up voluntary or charity jobs as well.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
Love relationship for September 13 individuals is an ideal combination of being logical yet romantic, independent yet contingent. These people possess a strong sense of individuality but also desire the security that comes with a love association. They love being cherished, valued and respected by their soul mate. Since these people are work addicts and fail to slow down on life, they need a partner who would help them relax and prevent them from overanalysing. Often, ideal partners are those who are absolutely different from them. In the relationship, these people, though committed and romantic, tend to get a tad manipulative emotionally as well. Parenting does not come naturally to September 13 individuals. As such, they depend on their spouse to take the lead and learn only with time and experience.

Lucky Colors: Electric Blue, Electric White, Multi-Colors
Lucky Numbers: 4, 13, 22, 31, 40, 49
Lucky Days (of the week): Sunday, Tuesday
Lucky Days (of the month): 4, 13, 24