Famous People Born On April 20th
Those born on April 20 come under the first sign of the sun, Aries. These Aries personalities are ruled by the planets of Moon and Mars. Those born on this day are commonly known as the helper both in relationships and in their work place. It is important for them to remember not to harbor ill feelings toward others as they often tend to do. These Arians are extremely energetic, determined and somewhat enthusiastic in nature. While, April 20 individuals also want to take charge, they will also find themselves wanting the more comfortable side of life. Holding true to their sun sign, these Arians always try to take the lead.
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Adolf Hitler(Nazi Dictator and Chancellor of Germany (1933-1945))
Birth Year: 1889
Birthplace: Braunau am Inn, Austria
Died: April 30, 1945
One of the most powerful leaders of the 20th century, Adolf Hitler was a German dicator whose policies started the WWII that resulted in the death of millions of people. He had a visceral hatred for Jews and during his regime nearly six million Jews were killed in Holocaust.
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
A fashion model turned actor, Shemar Moore is known for his rugged good looks and raw sex appeal. He started modeling in college and soon moved to act in TV shows. After having a successful stint in the TV series The Young and the Restless, he became a popular name in the show business.
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Cloquet, Minnesota, United States
Jessica Lange is a prominent actress with over four decades of experience in Hollywood. She is one of the few female performers to achieve the “Triple Crown of Acting,” having won an Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award. She has appeared in many critically acclaimed films. Also a photographer, she has published four books.
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Carmen Electra(Actress, Model and Singer Known for Her Role as ‘Lani McKenzie’ in the TV Series ‘Baywatch’)
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Sharonville, Ohio, United States
Carmen Electra is an actress, TV personality, and singer. One of the leading figures of glamour modeling, Carmen Electra gained popularity as a sex symbol. She is also one of the most popular Playboy models of all time. Apart from being a prominent media personality, Carmen also works with various non-profit organizations, such as Elevate Hope and HollyRod Foundation.
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Ruislip, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
British actor Andrew Serkis, a critically acclaimed motion capture artist, first gained widespread recognition for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. He provided motion capture movements and voice for the computer-generated imagery character Gollum. Planet of the Apes trilogy and The Adventures of Tintin are some of the other notable films for which he has done motion capture work.
Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: New York City
Died: July 1, 2005
Luther Vandross was an American record producer and singer-songwriter. As a background vocalist, Vandross contributed to the success of several songs recorded by artists like David Bowie, Diana Ross, and Judy Collins. Regarded as a singer with one of the greatest voices in recorded history, Luther Vandross' works have influenced many artists like D'Angelo, Jaheim, Ne-Yo, John Legend, and Usher.
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Napoleon III(President of France from 1848 to 1852 and Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870)
Birth Year: 1808
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: January 9, 1873
Napoleon III, nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, was the first president of France, from 1848 to 1852, and the French emperor from 1852 to 1870. He rebuilt Paris and other French cities, apart from reforming the French banks, railways, and marines. He lost the Franco-Prussian War and eventually died in exile.
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George Takei(Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘Hikaru Sulu’ in the 'Star Trek' TV Series and Films)
Birth Year: 1937
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
George Takei is best known as Hikaru Sulu from the series Star Trek and later reprised the role in several Star Trek films. He initially did voice work for English-dubbed Japanese movies. A vocal LGBT rights activist, he himself is gay. His Facebook page has a huge fan base.
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Crispin Glover(Actor and Director Known for His Role as ‘George McFly’ in the Film ‘Back to the Future’)
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Crispin Glover is known for his Saturn Award-nominated performances in Back to the Future and Willard. He is mostly seen in roles of eccentric men. Fans loved him in American Gods and as Andy Warhol in the movie The Doors. He owns the production and publishing company Volcanic Eruptions.
Birth Year: 1941
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: December 8, 2023
Ryan O'Neal trained to be a boxer but stepped into showbiz with the role of Rodney Harrington in the soap Peyton Place. He made waves with his Academy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated role in Love Story. He also starred in Barry Lyndon, A Bridge Too Far, and the series Bones.
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Miranda Kerr(Rose to Fame as the First Australian to Model for 'Victoria's Secret Angels')
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
One of the highest-earning models according to Forbes, Miranda Kerr was the first Victoria's Secret model from Australia. Known for her attractive physique, she is often named in the sexiest women in the world lists by several magazines. She has used her fame and beauty to launch a brand of skincare products called KORA Organics.
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Joey Lawrence(Actor, Musician & Singer Known for His Role as Joey Russo in 'Blossom' & Joe Longo in 'Melissa & Joey'.)
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Abington Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Joey Lawrence is best known for his portrayal of Joey Russo in the teen sitcom Blossom and Joe Longo in Melissa & Joey. He began as a child actor and appeared in quite a few commercials. He was also seen in Brotherly Love with his brothers Matthew and Andrew.
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Burbank, California, United States
Clint Howard is an American actor and comedian. Howard started his career as a child actor and then went on to appear in several films directed by his older brother Ron Howard. Clint Howard is also credited with forming the now-defunct new wave group called The Kempsters.
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Wim Hof
(Extreme Athlete Known for His Ability to Withstand Low Temperatures)
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands
Wim Hof, or The Iceman, is a Dutch extreme athlete and motivational speaker who holds a Guinness record for the fastest half-marathon completed barefoot on ice/snow. He has also devised the Wim Hof Method, which helps one gain control over one’s body through extreme cold tolerance.
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Luke Kuechly
(American Football player)
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Killer Mike
(American Rapper and Actor)
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Felix Baumgartner(Austrian Skydiver, Daredevil Who Set the Record by Falling From 24 Miles Above the Earth's Surface)
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Salzburg, Austria
Felix Baumgartner is an Austrian skydiver, BASE jumper, and daredevil. He is best known for jumping from the stratosphere to the Earth as part of the Red Bull Stratos project. Baumgartner set the world record for gaining an estimated top speed of Mach 1.25, becoming the first person without vehicular power to break the sonic barrier relative to the surface.
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Joan Miró(Spanish Painter, Sculptor and Ceramicist Known for His work in ‘Surrealism’, ‘Fauvism’ and ‘Expressionism’)
Birth Year: 1893
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Died: December 25, 1983
Born to an artisan father in Catalan, Joan Miró was allowed to attend art school after falling sick working as a clerk. Known for combining surrealism and abstract art, he experimented with various forms of art, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, and created masterpieces such as The Farm.
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Cali, Colombia
Carlos Valdes is a Colombian-American actor, dancer, and singer. Valdes is best known for playing Cisco Ramon / Vibe in the popular American superhero TV series, The Flash. He portrays the role in other Arrowverse-related projects as well. A multi-talented personality, Valdes is also an accomplished instrumentalist and songwriter; he plays the piano, guitar, ukulele, percussion, and bass.
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Alexander Zverev
(German Professional Tennis Player)
Birth Year: 1997
Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany
Alexander Zverev is a German tennis player. He won the 2018 ATP Finals, becoming the youngest champion at the year-end championship in 10 years. Zverev won the gold medal in the singles event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Alexander Zverev's backhand play is often regarded as one of the best in the game.
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Mike Portnoy
(Drummer, Musician, Singer, Record producer, Composer)
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Long Beach
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Stephen Marley
(Jamaican-American Musician and Son of Singer Bob Marley)
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Stephen Marley is a Jamaican-American musician best known for his collaborations with his brothers Damian and Ziggy Marley. Stephen, the son of Bob Marley, is a multiple-time Grammy Award winner and a successful musician, both in the Jamaican and American music industry.
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Don Mattingly
(Baseball player)
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Evansville, Indiana, United States
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Lu Han(Chinese Singer and Actor, Former Member of the South Korean-Chinese Boy Group ‘Exo’)
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Haidian District, Beijing, China
Lu Han is a Chinese actor and singer who was part of the popular South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo. In 2014, he was ranked sixth in the most popular entertainment star list published by China National Radio. Over the years, Lu Han has been honored at several important film festivals like Beijing International Film Festival and Fresh Asia Chart Festival.
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Harold Lloyd
(American Actor, Comedian and Stunt Performer)
Birth Year: 1893
Birthplace: Burchard, Nebraska, United States
Died: March 8, 1971
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Nicholas Lyndhurst
(Actor)
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Emsworth, Hampshire, England, UK
Birth Year: 1924
Birthplace: Tottenham, London, England
Died: November 7, 2022
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Former American football player Steve Spurrier, or Head Ball Coach, won the 1966 Heisman Trophy, playing for the Florida Gators. He was then drafted by the NFL team San Francisco 49ers and also represented the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As a coach, he has won the ACC and SEC championships.
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Tito Puente
(actor, bandleader, conductor, composer, jazz musician, percussionist)
Birth Year: 1922
Birthplace: New York City
Died: June 1, 2000
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Veronica Cartwright(British-American Actress Who is Known for Appearing in Science Fiction and Horror Films)
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Bristol, England
Known for her supporting roles, the American actress has appeared in numerous films and television series in her six-decade-long career since her debut as a child artist in 1961. Born in England, Veronica Cartwright is particularly known for her role in the Philip Kaufman-directed sci-fi Invasion of the Body Snatchers. She is the elder sister of noted actress Angela Cartwright.
Birth Year: 1954
Birthplace: Nassau, Bahamas
Died: November 9, 2014
Birth Year: 1943
Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Died: November 16, 1971
Model/actor Edie Sedgwick was touted as the “It Girl” for her appearances in avant-garde filmmaker Andy Warhol’s short films of the 1960s. Vogue dubbed her a "Youthquaker." Some of her notable films were Poor Little Rich Girl and Beauty No. 2. She died of a drug overdose at 28.
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Falkirk, Scotland, UK
Birth Year: 1924
Birthplace: Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Died: December 5, 2008
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Carol I of Romania
(King of Romania (1881 – 1914))
Birth Year: 1839
Birthplace: Sigmaringen, Germany
Died: October 10, 1914
Carol I of Romania reigned as the King of Romania from 15 March 1881 to 10 October 1914. He helped Romania achieve independence by leading his men during the Russo-Turkish War and is best remembered as the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen dynasty's first ruler. During his reign, Romania's infrastructure and industry were improved.
Birth Year: 1586
Birthplace: Lima, Peru
Died: August 24, 1617
Rose of Lima is revered as the patron saint of Peru. Legend has it that she had chopped off her hair and damaged her skin to avoid getting married. A member of the Dominican Order, she was the first from the Americas to be canonized by the Catholic Church.
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Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf
(Won a People Magazine Online Poll Asking the Public to Vote for the Most Beautiful Person in the World)
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Died: September 4, 2001
Hank the Angry Drunken Dwarf was an American entertainer who achieved popularity by appearing on The Howard Stern Show as part of the show's Wack Pack. He gained national attention in 1998 when he won an online poll conducted by People magazine to determine the Most Beautiful People as part of the run-up promotion for People's 50 Most Beautiful People issue.
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Lionel Hampton
(Bandleader)
Birth Year: 1908
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Died: August 31, 2002
Birth Year: 1904
Birthplace: Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
Died: May 3, 1972
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Allan Houston
(Basketball player)
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
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Phil Hill
(One of Two American Drivers to Win the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship)
Birth Year: 1927
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States
Died: August 28, 2008
The first USA-born race car driver to win the Formula One World Drivers' Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, Phil Hill began racing as a mechanic before becoming a professional racer. A disciplined perfectionist in car preparation, he achieved several career victories including two Italian Grand Prix (1960 and 1961) and one Belgium Grand Prix (1961)
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Australia
Josiah Brooks, better known as Jazza, had been drawing and sketching since age 12 and later began designing animation and video games. The Australian YouTuber, who has gained a huge fan base online with his art tutorials on his YouTube channel Draw with Jazza, is now a father of two.
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Julia Morris
(Australian Television Presenter, Comedian, and Actress)
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Sydney
Julia Morris is an Australian television presenter, comedian, and actress. She is known for her solo comedy shows and live performances across Australia. Morris has also performed in comedy festivals around the world; at the 2001 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, she was honored with a Herald Angel Award. In 2004, she was named Comedy Performer of the Year by Time Out.
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Young Tom Morris
(Scottish Professional Golfer)
Birth Year: 1851
Birthplace: St. Andrews, Scotland
Died: December 25, 1875
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Danny Granger
(Former Basketball player at small forward)
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Brandon Belt
(Baseball player)
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Nacogdoches, Texas
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Ermington, Australia
Died: August 6, 2017
Australian sprinter Betty Cuthbert, also known as the Golden Girl, had won three Olympic gold medals, with three of them from the 1956 Olympic Games. She started training at 8 and later became known for her signature style of running with her mouth open. She later suffered from multiple sclerosis.
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David Filo
(Entrepreneur, Businessperson, Merchant, Computer scientist)
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Wisconsin
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Svante Pääbo
(As one of the founder of paleogenetics, he has worked extensively on the neanderthal genome)
Birth Year: 1955
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Personality Traits & Characteristics Of Famous People Born On April 20th
Personality
People who are born on April 20 can be considered adventurous, energetic, confident, and leaders. Those born under this zodiac sign are commonly selfish and impatient however, April 20 individuals don’t carry the inherent Arian traits, making them particularly caring as well as mysterious. Their personality is a bit sensitive which makes those born on this date a tad bit emotional and private. Large crowds can be overwhelming to those who share this date of birth, and require more privacy than the rest of the Arian clan. People born on this day are kind, caring and thoughtful individuals.
Health
Those born on this particular day fall under the sign that controls the brain and head making these individuals prone to headaches and depression. Stomach disorders are a recurrent problem, along with anxiety and nervous issues which are due to their disposition toward impetuous behavior and a sensitive personality. Those born on this day can be more prone injuries due to their love of extremes. It is important to take extra precautions with a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine so that, those born under this sign may sustain a well-balanced life along with a healthy body.
Finance
For these individuals a career that offers a larger financial gain will be the most suitable option. Their money matters will influence the career goals and with the aptitude that these individuals possesses they will be able to earn as much as they want.
Career
While, those who are born on April 20th are driven by careers that bring about higher financial gain they also are driven by the urge to achieve nearly all goals set before them. They are possessed with the goal to join the highest paying jobs to match their ability and find themselves capable of all types of jobs.
Relationships, Marriage & Children
Individuals born on the 20th of April are more the object of seduction, as they are typically not the seducing type of personality. In relationships, they will long to have someone who satisfies them both physically as well emotionally. That can cause them to be more possessive towards their loved ones and almost confusingly demanding at times, even as parents.
Trivia
Lucky Colors: Scarlet & Silver
Lucky Numbers: 2, 6
Lucky Days (of the Week): Monday & Tuesday
Lucky Days (of the Month): 2nd & 6th