Famous People Born On April 28th

Individuals born on the 28th of April, fall under the Taurus sign of the Zodiac. These people are a little more reserved and secretive, when it comes to revealing their future goals which they have planned for themselves. They enjoy reaching their own milestones at their own pace and do not like to be rushed by others. They generally have an itch for adventure which is usually mixed with curiosity. They are natural explorers and like to go to places, which others might not find enticing. Do not try to fool these individuals, as they remember everything and have a great knack for organizing.

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Jessica Alba
(Actress & Entrepreneur)
Jessica Alba
62
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Pomona, California, United States

Actress Jessica Alba is is known as a successful businesswoman. She acted in films like Honey, Fantastic Four, Valentine’s Day, Little Fockers and the Sin City franchise and while she was appreciated in some, she often received flak for her acting from critics. She hit the jackpot when she founded the company 'Honest', which sells baby care products and household goods.

 2 
Penelope Cruz
(The First and the Only Spanish Actress to be Nominated for and to Win an Academy Award)
Penelope Cruz
68
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Alcobendas, Spain

Penelope Cruz is a Spanish model and actress who has had major success in the American entertainment industry. Also known for her work as a philanthropist, Cruz has been touching the lives of many for the past several years. Apart from donating money to charity, Cruz has also volunteered in India and Uganda. She has also advocated for PETA's anti-fur campaign.

 3 
Bridget Moynahan
(Actress Best Known for Her Role in the Police Drama Series 'Blue Bloods')
Bridget Moynahan
33
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Binghamton, New York, United States

Bridget Moynahan is an American actress known for playing important roles in popular movies like the John Wick film series and I, Robot. From being a tomboy who loved playing soccer, basketball, and lacrosse at school to becoming a famous model and then an actress, Bridget Moynahan has had quite an inspiring and interesting journey so far.

 4 
Oskar Schindler
(German Industrialist and Member of Nazi Party Who Saved the Lives of 1,200 Jews During the Holocaust)
Oskar Schindler
17
Birth Year: 1908
Birthplace: Svitavy, Czechia
Died: October 9, 1974

Oskar Schindler was a German industrialist who displayed extraordinary dedication and courage to save the lives of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust. Oskar Schindler's act is viewed by many as the kind of act that restores faith in humanity.  His inspirational and heart-warming story was adapted into an Oscar-winning film titled Schindler's List.

 5 
Ann-Margret
(Actress & Singer)
Ann-Margret
45
Birth Year: 1941
Birthplace: Valsjöbyn, Sweden

Swedish-American actress and singer Ann-Margret was initially described as a female version of Elvis Presley due to her vibrant contralto voice. The winner of five Golden Globe Awards, Ann-Margret had a major impact as an actress throughout the 1960s. Her affair with Elvis Presley was depicted in the 2005 miniseries Elvis in which she is portrayed by Rose McGowan.

 6 
Harper Lee
(American Author Best Known for Her Novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’)
Harper Lee
20
Birth Year: 1926
Birthplace: Monroeville, Alabama, United States
Died: February 19, 2016

Harper Lee was an American novelist who wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Despite publishing only two books, Lee was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her contribution to literature, such was her impact in the world of literature. A friend of Truman Capote, Lee has been portrayed by popular actresses in Capote's biographical films.

 7 
Mariya Putina
(Russian Pediatric Endocrinologist and Eldest Daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin)
Mariya Putina
91
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Maria Vorontsova, the eldest daughter of Russian president Vladimir Putin, is a pediatric endocrinologist and Putin's advisor in genetic engineering. She has also co-written a book on idiopathic stunting in kids. She is currently a PhD candidate at Moscow’s Endocrinology Research Centre and is married to Dutch entrepreneur Jorrit Faassen.
 8 
James Monroe
(One of the Founding Fathers Who Served as the 5th President of the United States)
James Monroe
30
Birth Year: 1758
Birthplace: Monroe Hall, Virginia, United States
Died: July 4, 1831

James Monroe, a Founding Father of the U.S., served as the American president from 1817 to 1825. He opposed European colonialism and issued the Monroe Doctrine. He had also been a U.S. secretary of state, the Virginia governor, a U.S. Senate member, and the American ambassador to Britain and France.

 9 
Jay Leno
(Comedian, Writer and Host of the NBC Show ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’)
Jay Leno
18
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York, United States
Emmy-winning stand-up comedian Jay Leno is best known for his shows The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Jay Leno Show, both on NBC. The Television Hall of Fame inductee is also an avid car collector and is associated with several charitable initiatives, such as the Love Ride.
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Harry Shum Jr.
(Actor Best Known for His Roles in the TV Series: 'Glee' and 'Shadowhunters')
Harry Shum Jr.
29
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Actor and Dancer Known for His Role as ‘Mike Chang’ on the Fox Television Series ‘Glee’

Harry Shum Jr. is an actor, dancer, choreographer, and singer. He is best known for his work in films like Step Up 2: The Streets, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, and Crazy Rich Asians. Also a popular TV actor, Harry's award-winning portrayal of a bisexual person in Shadowhunters gained him a large fan following within the LGBT community.

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Melanie Martinez
(Known for Her Studio album 'Cry Baby')
Melanie Martinez
45
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Astoria, New York, United States

Melanie Martinez is an American actress, photographer, visual artist, screenwriter, director, singer, and songwriter. Characterized by her baby doll-inspired outfits and unique hair color, Martinez claims to have an alter ego, a fairy tale version of herself. Melanie Martinez is also renowned for putting together impressive visuals in her music videos. 

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Mary McDonnell
(Actress best known for her roles in the films Dances with Wolves (1990), Independence Day (1996), Donnie Darko (2001))
Mary McDonnell
13
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ferruccio Lamborghini
(Founder of Automobili Lamborghini)
Ferruccio Lamborghini
8
Birth Year: 1916
Birthplace: Renazzo di Cento, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Died: February 20, 1993

Born to a farmer, Ferruccio Lamborghini started fiddling with his father’s tractors and was soon able to make full tractors out of scratch. He gradually created an auto empire named after him that is world-renowned for its luxury sports cars and SUVs. He retired to devote himself to winemaking later.

 14 
Edward IV of England
(King of England from 1461 to 1470 and from 1471 to 1483)
Edward IV of England
11
Birth Year: 1442
Birthplace: Rouen, France
Died: April 9, 1483

The King of England for several years from 1461 until his death in 1483, Edward IV of England was a central figure in the Wars of the Roses. He was a brave warrior and his contemporaries described him as handsome, affable, and energetic. He died at the relatively young age of 40. The cause of his death remains unknown. 

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Jorge Garcia
(Actor and Comedian Known for His Role in the TV Series 'Becker' and 'Lost')
Jorge Garcia
11
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Actor and comedian, Jorge Garcia, is best known for his portrayal of Hugo "Hurley" Reyes in the TV series, Lost. An alumnus of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), he also studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse acting school. Besides acting in TV shows and films, he performs as a stand-up comedian as well.

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Lionel Barrymore
(Actor & Director Best Known for His Role as ‘Mr. Potter’ in the Film ‘It's a Wonderful Life’)
Lionel Barrymore
5
Birth Year: 1878
Birthplace: Philadelphia
Died: November 15, 1954

One of the earliest members of the famous Barrymore family of actors, Lionel Barrymore remains best known for his portrayal of Mr. Potter in the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life. Unlike many of his descendants, Barrymore also composed music. For his contribution to motion picture and radio, Barrymore was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Victoria De Angelis
(Bassist best known as a member of the Italian pop-rock band Måneskin)
Victoria De Angelis
10
Birth Year: 2000
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
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Juan Mata
(Spanish Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Juan Mata
34
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Burgos, Spain

Known as an attacking midfielder from Spain, Juan Mata is a promising young footballer who plays for the Spanish national team and Manchester United. Born to a footballer father, he began his career with the Real Madrid youth team. While at Chelsea, fans called him Johnny Kills.

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Drew Scott
(Actor, Realtor)
Drew Scott
10
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
Drew Scott is best known for hosting Property Brothers and Buying and Selling with his twin brother, Jonathan. The twins are also owners of the brands Scott Living and Dream Homes, and have founded Scott Brothers Entertainment, with another bother. An avid philanthropist, he was named a "Habitat Humanitarian."
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Bruno Kirby
(Actor)
Bruno Kirby
5
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Died: August 14, 2006
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Elisabeth Rohm
(Best Known for Her Roles in TV Series: ‘Angel’ and ‘Law & Order’)
Elisabeth Rohm
14
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: Düsseldorf, Germany
Elisabeth Röhm is best known as Kate Lockley from Angel and as Serena Southerlyn from Law & Order. Fans also loved in movies such as American Hustle. She was named to Maxim’s Hot 100 in 2002 and was also a skilled horseback rider earlier but quit it after an accident.
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Madge Sinclair
7
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Died: December 20, 1995

The Kingston-born American actress, who began her career with the New York Shakespearean Festival, acted in a number films and television series and won Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the crime drama Gabriel's Fire. Madge Sinclair was also a voice artist in the famous animated film The Lion King, released a year before she succumbed to leukaemia.

 23 
Kurt Gödel
(Mathematician, Philosopher and One of the Most Significant Logicians in History)
Kurt Gödel
10
Birth Year: 1906
Birthplace: Brno, Czech Republic
Died: January 14, 1978

Hailed as one of the greatest logicians since Aristotle, Kurt Gödel was Austrian-born American mathematician, logician, and philosopher, who earned international stardom for his incompleteness theorem. Also credited with developing a technique called Gödel numbering, he later started working on Mathematical Platonism, a philosophical theory that failed to attract wide acceptance.

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Elizabeth Woodville
(Former Queen of England (1464 - 1483))
Elizabeth Woodville
5
Birth Year: 1437
Birthplace: Grafton Regis, England
Died: June 8, 1492

Elizabeth Woodville was the queen of England from 1464 until her husband King Edward IV's death in 1483. Elizabeth Woodville remained politically influential even after the demise of her husband. She also played a major role in Henry VII's accession to the throne in 1485. Her life and work have inspired several books, films, and TV series.

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Terry Pratchett
(Humorist)
Terry Pratchett
4
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: Beaconsfield, England
Died: March 12, 2015
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William Guarnere
2
Birth Year: 1923
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: March 8, 2014
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Diego Simeone
(Former Argentine Football Midfielder and Current Football Manager of 'Atlético Madrid')
Diego Simeone
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Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Diego Simeone is an Argentine former football player who was part of the silver medal-winning team at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. An important player for his country, Simeone also represented Argentina at the 1994, 1998, and 2002 World Cups. Simeone also won two Copa América titles for Argentina. He is currently serving as the coach of Atlético Madrid.

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Marcia Strassman
1
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: October 24, 2014
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Chelsie Kryst
(Beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2019.)
Chelsie Kryst
12
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Jackson, Michigan, United States
Died: January 30, 2022
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Elena Kagan
(Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)
Elena Kagan
17
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

The fourth woman to become part of the Supreme Court of the United States as its member, Elena Kagan was nominated by Barack Obama in 2010 to serve as an Associate Justice of the Court. She played a major role in the Cooper v. Harris case by writing the majority opinion of the case.

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Jimmy Barnes
(Scottish-born Australian Singer )
Jimmy Barnes
3
Birth Year: 1956
Birthplace: Glasgow
 32 
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
(One of the Leading Indian Actresses in Telugu and Tamil Film Industries)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
55
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Samantha Akkineni is one of South India's go-to actresses when it comes to playing the female lead in romantic-comedy films. One of the most bankable actresses, she works hard to raise funds for the Pratyusha Support charitable trust, which she founded in 2014. She also donates her earnings from inauguration events, endorsements, and product launches to support the foundation.
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Kari Wuhrer
(Actress)
Kari Wuhrer
6
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Brookfield, Connecticut, United States
 34 
Saddam Hussein
(5th President of Iraq (1979-2003))
Saddam Hussein
181
Birth Year: 1937
Birthplace: Al Awja, Iraq
Died: December 30, 2006

Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq as its president from 1979 to 2003. Described as one of the last of the great dictators of the 20th century, his regime caused the deaths of at least 250,000 Iraqis. Saddam was deposed in 2003 when a U.S led coalition invaded Iraq. Accused of crimes against humanity, Saddam Hussein was sentenced to death in 2006.

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John Daly
(Golfer)
John Daly
8
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Carmichael, California, United States
Golfer John Daly, or "Long John,” has won various PGA championships and is known for his victory in the 1995 Open Championship, over Costantino Rocca. He has also released music albums and a line of video games known as John Daly's ProStroke Golf. He owns a golf-course design firm, too.
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Michael Carbonaro
(American Actor, Magician and Improv Artist)
Michael Carbonaro
4
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Oakdale, New York, United States

Best known as the star of the hidden-camera reality series The Carbonaro Effect, Michael Carbonaro is a magician who has also delivered an award-winning performance in Another Gay Movie. Openly gay, he is married to American actor Peter Stickles. He has also appeared on shows such as Grey’s Anatomy and CSI Miami.

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Jonathan Gilbert
(Former American Actor Known for His role as in the TV Series ‘Little House on the Prairie’)
Jonathan Gilbert
3
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Jonathan Gilbert is a former American actor best known for playing Willie Oleson in the popular Western historical drama TV series, Little House on the Prairie. The adopted son of actor Paul Gilbert and actress Barbara Cowen, Jonathan Gilbert quit acting in 1984 and moved away from California to start life afresh as a stockbroker.

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Kenneth Kaunda
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Birth Year: 1924
Birthplace: Chinsali, Awemba North, Northern Rhodesia
Died: June 17, 2021

Kenneth Kaunda is a Zambian former politician. He served as the first president of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. A major figure in Zambia’s struggle for independence from British rule, he became the first president of independent Zambia. As the president, he implemented many educational and economic reforms to accelerate the rate of modernization in the country.

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Jon Pall Sigmarsson
(One of the Greatest Strongmen of All Time)
Jon Pall Sigmarsson
4
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Hafnarfjordur, Iceland
Died: January 16, 1993
The first person to win the World’s Strongest Man title four times, Icelandic bodybuilder Jon Pall Sigmarsson is remembered for his Herculean strength and his crowd-pulling aggression. He called himself a Viking and would chant at the audience mid-performance. He died of a heart attack while deadlifting in his gym.
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Yi Sun-sin
(Naval Commander)
Yi Sun-sin
2
Birth Year: 1545
Birthplace: Hansung
Died: December 16, 1598

Yi Sun-sin was a Korean military general and admiral best remembered for his famous victories during the Imjin war, where his troops were victorious against the Japanese navy. Since the Imjin war, Yi Sun-sin has been revered in Korea as a national hero. Most of his victories were achieved despite being outnumbered by the enemies.

 41 
Stephanie Corneliussen
(Danish Actress Known for Her Role as ‘Joanna Wellick’ in TV Series ‘Mr. Robot’)
Stephanie Corneliussen
5
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Best known as Joanna Wellick from Mr. Robot, Stephanie Corneliussen was scouted by a modeling agency at 13 and soon won the Supermodel of Scandinavia contest. Apart from being a trained ballet dancer, the openly bisexual Danish actor-model is also vegan and a prominent animal rights activist.

 42 
Kim Gordon
(Singer)
Kim Gordon
2
Birth Year: 1953
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, USA
 43 
Nikki Grahame
(English Television Personality, Model and Author Known for Her TV Series ‘Princess Nikki’)
Nikki Grahame
5
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Northwood, London, England
 44 
Vic Sotto
(Actor, comedian, film producer, TV host, singer , composer)
Vic Sotto
7
Birth Year: 1954
Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
 45 
Denzel Ward
(American football player)
Denzel Ward
4
Birth Year: 1997
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Bradley Wiggins
(British Former Professional Road and Track Racing Cyclist)
Bradley Wiggins
1
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

British road and track cyclist Bradley Wiggins scripted history by becoming the first British racer to win the Tour de France, in 2012. Though born to Australian track cyclist Gary Wiggins, he was initially a fan of football but turned to cycling after watching the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.  

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Barry Larkin
(Baseball player)
Barry Larkin
0
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
 48 
James Baker
(10th and 16th White House Chief of Staff)
James Baker
7
Birth Year: 1930
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Attorney James Baker was made the White House chief of staff and then the secretary of the treasury by President Ronald Reagan. He managed George H. W. Bush’s 1988 presidential campaign and became the White House chief of staff under him, witnessing the Gulf War and the Cold War.
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Violent J
(American Professional Wrestler, Record Producer and Co-founder of the Record Label ‘Psychopathic Records')
Violent J
8
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
 50 
Jackson Galaxy
(Television host)
Jackson Galaxy
0
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Personality Traits & Characteristics Of Famous People Born On April 28th   

Personality
People born on this day are naturally caring towards others in their lives, but they do not tend to get clingy to others. They are also one of the most open minded people you will meet in your life. They do not set small goals for themselves and like to challenge their own goals or try to exceed them. They hold themselves to high standards personally. With big ambitions, they are not afraid to live their lives to the fullest. They crave versatility and excitement in their lives and most of the time you will not see them sitting around, doing nothing. It is also very rare to see them leave anything unfinished.

Health
They are known for their good mental attitude towards just about anything in their lives, which leads to vitality. These people are models for positive thinking and healthy habits. They like to stay active and involved. Although, some health problems that might come around as potential threats include blood pressure, problems of the glands and overeating when stressed and upset. These people really love the outdoors and enjoy being involved in outdoor activities and spend plenty of time outside, be it be gardening or hiking.

Finance
The people born on 28th of April are generally very good with money. But, at younger ages they can spend a little more than needed. As they get older, they gain firm control over their finances.

Career
Generally they enjoy the career or work places where they feel happy and satisfied. It is very important for them to stay content during their work hours. People under this sign are more likely to become teachers as they love sharing knowledge with others.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
In relationships and marriage, these individuals enjoy comfort and friendship. They detest fighting and will do anything to avoid it. They are usually easily swept off their feet and tend to be impulsive when it comes to relationships. Their soul mates are usually warm, passionate, and considerate. It is important for them to find someone who understands their intellect and emotions. When they become parents, they are extremely understanding and sometimes overly involved. If they had a bad childhood, they will they try their best to make the lives of their children perfect.

Trivia
Lucky Colors: Orange & Yellow
Lucky Numbers: 1, 5
Lucky Days (of the Week): Friday & Sunday
Lucky Days (of the Month): 1st & 5th