Famous 68 Years Old

The list of famous 68 years old includes Melanie Griffith, Larry Bird, Daniel Day-Lewis, Danny Boyle, Spike Lee. Famous personalities featured on this list, include political leaders, actors, actresses and directors and from other domains of life. This list of 68 years old includes people from United States, England, Germany & Canada and many more countries.
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Steve Harvey
(Comedian, Actor and TV Host)
Steve Harvey
71
Birthdate: January 17, 1957
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Welch, West Virginia, United States

Comedian, businessman and entertainer Steve Harvey has been active in the entertainment world since 1985. Born to parents who were avid movie lovers, he developed an early love for performing. He began his entertainment career as a stand-up comedian and soon started performing in TV shows and films. Also an entrepreneur, he founded Steve Harvey Global (SHG).

 2 
Larry Bird
(One of the Greatest Basketball Players of All Time)
Larry Bird
56
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 7, 1956
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: West Baden Springs, Indiana, United States

Considered one of the greatest basketball players ever, Larry Bird was part of the Dream Team that won the gold medal at the 1992 Olympics. A Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Bird helped his team Boston Celtics win three NBA championships. In 2018, MSN Sports named him the greatest Boston Celtics player ever.

 3 
Christoph Waltz
(Best Known for His Academy Award Winning Roles in the Films: ‘Inglourious Basterds’ and 'Django Unchained')
Christoph Waltz
63
Birthdate: October 4, 1956
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Christoph Waltz is best known for his Academy Award-winning performances as Colonel Hans Landa in Inglourious Basterds and Dr. King Schultz in Django Unchained, both by Quentin Tarantino. Waltz had begun as a stage and TV actor in Germany. Some of his other notable projects are Spectre and Big Eyes.
 4 
Vanna White
(Televion Personality)
Vanna White
39
Birthdate: February 18, 1957
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Conway, South Carolina, United States
Vanna White is best known for hosting the puzzle-board game show Wheel of Fortune since 1982. She holds the Guinness record for the most claps, after clapping over 3 million times over the show’s 30 seasons. She is fond of crochet and has her own line of yarn.
 5 
Bo Derek
(Actress)
Bo Derek
83
Birthdate: November 20, 1956
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States

As a 16-year-old girl who loved surfing and sunbathing more than attending school, Bo Derek did not think twice before starting a sexual relationship with John Derek, 30 years her senior. She eventually starred in the comedy film, 10, and established herself as an actress. An animal welfare spokesperson and horse lover, Bo Derek continues to serve as an activist.

 6 
Melanie Griffith
(Actress and Producer Best Known for Her Romantic Comedy-Drama Film ‘Working Girl’)
Melanie Griffith
33
Birthdate: August 9, 1957
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Melanie Griffith was a successful and popular Hollywood actress in the 1980s and the 1990s. Body Double, Buffalo Girls, Pacific Heights, Mulholland Falls, Lolita and The Bonfire of the Vanities are some of her notable films. She has also worked in several television series, mainly in the 2000s when her movie career waned. She had issues with alcohol and drug addiction.

 7 
Daniel Day-Lewis
(British Actor and Only Person to Have Won Three 'Academy Awards for Best Actor')
Daniel Day-Lewis
58
Birthdate: April 29, 1957
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kensington, London, England

Retired English actor, Daniel Day-Lewis, is widely regarded as one of the best cinema actors. Known for his dedication to method acting, he has entertained audience with both positive and negative roles. His work in movies like My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood, Lincoln and Gangs of New York have won him fame, critical acclaim and numerous prestigious awards.

 8 
Spike Lee
(Film director)
Spike Lee
53
Birthdate: March 20, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Spike Lee is a celebrated and one of the most decorated American filmmakers of his generation. Most of his critically acclaimed films explore political issues, such as urban crime and poverty, colorism in the African-American community, and race relations. Four of his films have been selected for conservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

 9 
Stephen Fry
(English Actor, Writer and Director Known for His Films: ‘V for Vendetta’ and ‘A Fish Called Wanda’)
Stephen Fry
37
Birthdate: August 24, 1957
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

One half of the famous comedy duo Fry and Laurie, Stephen Fry is an English actor and comedian. Considered a living legend by many, Stephen Fry has made major contributions to the field of entertainment and literature. An openly gay man, Fry serves as an inspiration to the LGBT community. He is also known for his charitable activities.

 10 
Linda Hamilton
(American Actress Known for Her TV Series ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Terminator’ Film Series)
Linda Hamilton
30
Birthdate: September 26, 1956
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Salisbury, Maryland, United States

A popular American actress, Linda Hamilton is famous for being the first actress to portray the iconic Sarah Connor in the Terminator movie series. A brave woman, who has fought depression and bipolar disorder throughout her career, Hamilton suffered permanent hearing damage after firing a gun without using her ear plugs while filming Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

 11 
Rita Wilson
(Actress)
Rita Wilson
26
Birthdate: October 26, 1956
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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William Fichtner
9
Birthdate: November 27, 1956
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Long Island, New York, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 13 
LeVar Burton
(Best Known for Playing 'Geordi La Forge' in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' (1987–1994))
LeVar Burton
17
Birthdate: February 16, 1957
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Landstuhl, Germany

Best known for his performances as Kunta Kinte in Roots and Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation, LeVar Burton is also known for his 23-year stint as the award-winning host of Reading Rainbow. Though he initially aspired to be a Catholic priest, he doesn’t believe in any religion anymore.

 14 
Dwight Yoakam
(Singer-Songwriter, Actor and Director)
Dwight Yoakam
15
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 23, 1956
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Pikeville, Kentucky, United States

Dwight Yoakam is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He is credited with popularizing honky tonk music, which he pioneered. In 2014, his song Guitars, Cadillacs was named in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 greatest country songs list. Yoakam has also starred in several films, such as Sling Blade, Panic Room, and The Minus Man.

 15 
Mae Jemison
(First African American Woman To Travel To Space)
Mae Jemison
33
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: October 17, 1956
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Decatur, Alabama, United States

Former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison became the first Black woman to fly into space, as a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Endeavour. A qualified physician, she has served as a Peace Corps doctor, too. She has written several books and established a non-profit and a tech research organization.

 16 
Vince Gill
(Country Music Singer, Songwriter and Musician)
Vince Gill
15
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 12, 1957
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Norman, Oklahoma, United States

Vince Gill is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. He currently holds the record for the most number of Grammy Awards won by a male country music artist with 22 awards under his belt. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Vince Gill also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

 17 
Bret Hart
(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time - A Member of the Hart Wrestling Family)
Bret Hart
15
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 2, 1957
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Bret Hart is a Canadian-American former professional wrestler. Regarded as one of the all-time greats, Bret Hart was one of the most popular and important WWF wrestlers during the promotion's New Generation Era. In 1996, he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. He is amongst the seven people who have entered the WWE Hall of Fame twice

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Gary Cole
(Actor)
Gary Cole
15
Birthdate: September 20, 1956
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Park Ridge, Illinois, United States
Gary Cole initially gained fame as a stage actor, working with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago. He is also known for playing Nighthawk in Midnight Caller and for his Emmy-nominated role of Kent Davison in Veep. He voiced major characters in Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, and Kim Possible.
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David Copperfield
(American Magician Known for Making the ‘Statue of Liberty’ Disappear and Walking Through the ‘Great Wall of China’)
David Copperfield
10
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: September 16, 1956
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Metuchen, New Jersey, United States

David Copperfield is a famous American magician. Such is his popularity that his TV specials have received 38 Emmy Award nominations, out of which they have won 21 awards. He also has 11 Guinness World Records under his belt. Also known for his charitable activities, Copperfield founded a rehabilitation program called Project Magic, which is used in over 1100 hospitals.

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Martina Navratilova
(One of the Greatest Tennis Players of All Time)
Martina Navratilova
31
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 18, 1956
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Prague, Czechia
Martina Navratilova is the world’s only tennis player to be no. 1 for more than 200 weeks in both singles and doubles. She is one of three women with a "Grand Slam Boxed Set.” She is openly lesbian and had earlier fled her country, Czechoslovakia, due to political issues.
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Paul Reiser
(Comedian)
Paul Reiser
9
Birthdate: March 30, 1957
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Denis Leary
(Actor and Comedian)
Denis Leary
12
Birthdate: August 18, 1957
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Denis Leary is an Irish-American actor, producer, writer, and comedian. Leary is credited with creating popular TV series, such as Rescue Me and Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll. Also a humanitarian, Denis Leary established the Leary Firefighters Foundation in 2000. The foundation has been donating money to fire departments in New York City, Boston, and Worcester.

 23 
Frances McDormand
(Actress and Producer Best Known for Her Films: ‘Fargo’ and ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’)
Frances McDormand
40
Birthdate: June 23, 1957
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Gibson City, Illinois, United States

Frances McDormand has earned the "Triple Crown of Acting," with two Academy Awards, a Tony, and two Primetime Emmys. She is best known for her roles of headstrong women in Coen brothers’ films, such as Fargo. She has also been vocal about the Me Too and Time's Up movements.

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Jon Lovitz
(Comedian and former cast member on Saturday Night Live who has appeared in such films as The Wedding Singer and Rat Race)
Jon Lovitz
10
Birthdate: July 21, 1957
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Judge Reinhold
(Known for His Roles in the Films: ‘Ruthless People’, ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’, ‘Stripes’ and ‘Gremlins’)
Judge Reinhold
12
Birthdate: May 21, 1957
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, United States
More than seventy-five film and television roles, over two decades of relationship with international audiences across all generations, Judge Reinhold is well-known for his multi-faceted personality. His career gained momentum when he appeared in Beverly Hill Cop. He earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in Seinfeld.
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Sinbad
(Stand-up comedian)
Sinbad
10
Birthdate: November 10, 1956
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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John Turturro
(Actor, director who received early critical recognition with the independent film Five Corners (1987))
John Turturro
7
Birthdate: February 28, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Mukesh Ambani
(Indian businessman)
Mukesh Ambani
71
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: April 19, 1957
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Aden, Yemen

The richest person in Asia, Mukesh Ambani is an Indian billionaire business magnate. He is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL). The son legendary Dhirubhai Ambani, he started his career by helping his father build their family business. As of today, he is the only Indian businessman on Forbes' list of the world's most powerful people.

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Kathy Najimy
(Actress & Comedian Known as the Voice of ‘Peggy Hill’ on the Animated TV Series ‘King of the Hill’)
Kathy Najimy
14
Birthdate: February 6, 1957
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
Kathy Najimy is best known for her Annie Award-winning voice role as Peggy Hill in King of the Hill. She initially gained fame for the play The Kathy and Mo Show. Fans loved her as Sister Mary Patrick in the Sister Act movies. She supports LGBT and women’s rights.
 30 
Aliko Dangote
(Businessman)
Aliko Dangote
30
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: April 10, 1957
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kano

Nigerian billionaire business magnate and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, is the wealthiest person in Africa. He is also the richest black person in the world. Born into a wealthy family, he grew up to be an astute young man. He founded the multi trillion-naira conglomerate, The Dangote Group. A dedicated philanthropist, he has donated millions to health care in Nigeria.

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Cynthia Rhodes
23
Birthdate: November 21, 1956
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Retired actress, singer, and dancer, Cynthia Rhodes, is best known for playing officer Karen Thompson in the film Runaway. She began her career as a singer and dancer while attending high school in the 1970s. She eventually started acting as well. She appeared in numerous music videos as a dancer. She quit acting and dancing after becoming a mother.

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Daniel Stern
(Best Known for His Role as 'Marv Murchins' in the 'Home Alone' Series )
Daniel Stern
6
Birthdate: August 28, 1957
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Bethesda, Maryland, United States

American actor, artist, director, and screenwriter Daniel Stern is best-recognised for playing the tall and dim-witted thief Marv Murchins in first two films of the Home Alone franchise. He is also noted for his role in the film City Slickers and its sequel; voice-role in the TV series Dilbert; and for directing the sports-comedy film Rookie of the Year.

 33 
Ted Levine
(Best Known for His Role in Film ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ and TV Series ‘Monk’)
Ted Levine
20
Birthdate: May 29, 1957
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Bellaire, Ohio, United States

Ted Levine is an American actor known for portraying important roles in popular films, such as The Silence of the Lambs, The Fast and the Furious, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. A self-made man, Ted Levine serves as an inspiration to aspiring actors with no or little background in the entertainment industry.

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Nana Visitor
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Kira Nerys’ in the TV Series ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’)
Nana Visitor
14
Birthdate: July 26, 1957
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Nana Visitor is an American actress well-known for portraying important roles in popular TV series, such as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Wildfire. Thanks to her popularity and association with the Star Trek series, an amateur astronomer named William Kwong Yu Yeung honored her by naming the asteroid 26733 Nanavisitor after her in 2001.

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Shannon Tweed
(Canadian Model and One of the Most Successful Actresses of Mainstream Erotica)
Shannon Tweed
18
Birthdate: March 10, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: St. John's, Canada
Canadian actor/model Shannon Tweed soared to fame with erotic thrillers such as Illicit Dreams and Victim of Desire and was also named the Playboy Playmate of the Year in 1982. She was part of the reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels and is married to Kiss member Gene Simmons. 
 36 
Jamie Hyneman
(American Television Host and Special Effects Expert)
Jamie Hyneman
12
Birthdate: September 25, 1956
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Marshall

Jamie Hyneman is an American television host and special effects expert. He achieved popularity as the co-host of the popular TV series MythBusters. He is also credited with inventing an unmanned firefighting robotic vehicle called Sentry. Jamie Hyneman also co-designed Wavecam, an aerial cable robotic camera system used in entertainment and sports events.

 37 
Richard Kind
(Actor and Comedian Known for His Role as ‘Dr. Mark Devanow’ in the TV Series ‘Mad About You’)
Richard Kind
3
Birthdate: November 22, 1956
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, United States

Richard Kind is an American actor who has played important roles in TV series like Mad About You, Spin City, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Also known for his voice acting skills, Kind has voiced prominent characters in popular animation films, such as A Bug's Life, Cars, Toy Story 3, Cars 2, and Inside Out.

 38 
Siouxsie Sioux
(Singer, Musician, Exotica, Songwriter)
Siouxsie Sioux
6
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 27, 1957
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Southwark
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 39 
Donna Dixon
(Actress, Model)
Donna Dixon
15
Birthdate: July 20, 1957
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia, US

Donna Dixon is an American actress and model. In 1976, she won the Miss Virginia USA pageant and followed it up by winning the Miss District of Columbia World title the next year. She then established herself as an actress, appearing in TV series like Bosom Buddies. She is also the wife of popular actor, musician, and filmmaker Dan Aykroyd.

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Ron White
(Stand-up Comedian)
Ron White
11
Birthdate: December 18, 1956
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Fritch, Texas, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 41 
Bill Cowher
(American Former Football Linebacker Who Served as a Head Coach in the NFL for 15 Seasons)
Bill Cowher
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 8, 1957
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Former American football linebacker, coach, and sports analyst Bill Cowher served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. He spent the majority of his coaching career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Under him, the Steelers won several championships including one Super Bowl. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.

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Kelly McGillis
(Best Known for Her Roles in the Films: ‘Witness’, ‘Top Gun’, ‘Made in Heaven’ and ‘The Accused’)
Kelly McGillis
29
Birthdate: July 9, 1957
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Newport Beach, California, United States

Kelly McGillis is an American actress known for her performance in films like Witness and Top Gun. An openly lesbian actress, McGillis serves as an inspiration to the LGBT community. McGillis, who currently teaches acting, worked full-time with alcoholics and drug addicts at Seabrook House Drug Alcohol Rehab Center in Bridgeton, New Jersey, where she touched the lives of many.

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Cherry Jones
(Actress)
Cherry Jones
23
Birthdate: November 21, 1956
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Paris, Tennessee, United States

A three-time Emmy Award and two-time Tony Award winner, Cherry Jones is a prominent theater actor. Not surprisingly, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2014. Cherry Jones is quite open about being a lesbian; she serves as an inspiration to millions of gays and lesbians around the world.

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Marlon Jackson
(American entertainer)
Marlon Jackson
13
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: March 12, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, United States
 45 
Mario Van Peebles
(Director and Actor Best Known for His Films: ‘New Jack City’ and ‘USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage’)
Mario Van Peebles
16
Birthdate: January 15, 1957
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Mexico
Mexican-born American director and actor Mario Van Peebles gained fame with films such as USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage and New Jack City, both of which he directed and appeared in. He is the son of director Melvin Van Peebles and portrayed him in his biopic Baadasssss!
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John Lasseter
(Animator & Director of Several Pixar Films Like 'Toy Story,' 'A Bug's Life,' & 'Cars')
John Lasseter
1
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: January 12, 1957
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Animator and director John Lasseter is best known for films such as Toy Story and A Bug's Life. He won two Academy Awards, one for Toy Story and the other for Tin Toy. He was the CEO of Pixar and Walt Disney Feature, but later quit amidst sexual misconduct allegations.
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Amanda Burton
(Northern Irish Actress Best Known for Her Role as ‘Sam Ryan’ in the TV Series ‘Silent Witness’)
Amanda Burton
10
Birthdate: October 10, 1956
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Derry, Northern Ireland

North Irish actress Amanda Burton is best known for playing Beth Glover in the TV series Peak Practice. As a teenager, she studied drama at the Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre. She began her career with roles in stage productions and eventually branched out into TV as well. Besides acting, she is an ambassador for the charity The Children's Trust.

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Dirk Blocker
(Best Known for His Roles in the TV Series: ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’)
Dirk Blocker
6
Birthdate: July 31, 1957
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Dirk Blocker is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Michael Hitchcock in the popular police procedural comedy TV series, Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The son of Dan Blocker, Dirk followed in the footsteps of his father to establish himself as an actor. Also an author, Dirk Blocker published a book titled Master and the Little Monk in 2017.

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Ann Curry
(Journalist)
Ann Curry
7
Birthdate: November 19, 1956
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Hagåtña, Guam

Born to a Japanese mother and an American father, journalist Ann Curry is best known for her extensive war reporting and has covered disturbances from areas such as Syria and Afghanistan. The Emmy Award-winning journalist has had a long stint on NBC. She also supports cancer research.

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Patty Smyth
(Singer and Songwriter)
Patty Smyth
4
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: June 26, 1957
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Patty Smyth is best known as the leading vocalist of the rock band Scandal. She also had a successful solo career and co-wrote and sang the Junior soundtrack Look What Love Has Done, which earned her Grammy and Academy Award nominations. Patty is married to legendary tennis star John McEnroe.