Famous People Born On April 2nd
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People born on April 2 fall under the zodiac sign of Aries, the first sign of the zodiac and is thought of as the infant representing birth. The ruling planet is Mars with help from the Sun's fire power. Aries is the only sign that has an innate relationship with the element of fire. People born on this day can benefit from that association having a great amount of energy and leadership qualities. A person born on this day does not like inactivity or routine work that doesn't challenge their talents as monotony sets in easily for them. Arians have a strong desire to lead and do not care to be followers.
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Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Santiago, Chile
Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: Heidelberg, Germany
Michael Fassbender is a critically-acclaimed Irish-German actor best known for playing a sex addict in the psychological erotic drama film Shame. Apart from being an actor, Michael is also a well-known racing driver; he started his auto racing career in 2017 and currently races for Proton Competition in the European Le Mans Series.
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Marvin Gaye(Known as the 'Prince of Soul' and Popular for His Song 'Sexual Healing')
Birth Year: 1939
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Died: April 1, 1984
American singer Marvin Gaye is one of the most successful black artists ever and his albums have sold in millions. His success reached great heights with the 1972 song What's Going On. The 1982 single Sexual Healing was the biggest hit of his career and was a chartbuster. He was tragically shot dead by his father after a family altercation.
Birth Year: 0747
Birthplace: Aachen, Germany
Died: January 28, 0814
Also known as Charles the Great, Charlemagne ruled as the king of the Franks, king of the Lombards, and emperor of the Romans at different time periods. Not surprisingly, he had a major impact during the Early Middle Ages as he went about uniting the majority of central and western Europe, for which he is called the Father of Europe.
Birth Year: 1805
Birthplace: Odense, Denmark
Died: August 4, 1875
Legendary Danish children’s author Hans Christian Andersen is remembered for his fairy tales, such as The Little Mermaid, The Little Match Girl, The Emperor's New Clothes, and Thumbelina, which have been appreciated by the young the old alike. Many of his tales have been adapted into films, ballets, and plays.
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Quavo Marshall(Rapper Known as The Co-Founder and Current Frontman of Hip Hop Trio 'Migos')
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Athens, Georgia, United States
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Christopher Meloni(Best Known for His Role as āElliot Staplerā in the TV Series āLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitā)
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Christopher Meloni is an American actor known for contributing to the success of TV series, such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. An ardent supporter of the LGBT community, Meloni was honored by the Human Rights Campaign with the Equality Award in 2006. Meloni also donates to various non-profit organizations like Feed the Children and Smile Train.
Birth Year: 1914
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Died: August 5, 2000
Alec Guinness went from being an ad copywriter, to a Shakespearean stage actor, to delivering an Academy Award-winning performance as Colonel Nicholson in The Bridge on the River Kwai. He was part of the Royal Naval Reserve during World War II and received the knighthood for his contribution to arts.
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Roselyn Sánchez is a Puerto Rican singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, model, producer, and writer. She is best known for playing Elena Delgado in the popular police procedural drama TV series Without a Trace, for which she received the 2008 ALMA Award. Roselyn Sánchez also works with organizations like Fundación de Niños San Jorge, which helps sick children from poor families.
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Linda Hunt
(actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor)
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Morristown
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Emmylou Harris is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Apart from being a bandleader, a solo artist, and an interpreter of other artists' works, Harris is also an activist; since 1999, she has been conducting Concerts for a Landmine Free World, an annual benefit tour. She is also an ardent supporter of animal rights organizations, such as PETA.
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Buddy Ebsen(Actor and Dancer Known for His Role as āJed Clampettā on the TV Serise āThe Beverly Hillbilliesā)
Birth Year: 1908
Birthplace: Belleville, Illinois, United States
Died: July 6, 2003
Actor and dancer Buddy Ebsen is best remembered for playing Jed Clampett in the CBS television sitcom, The Beverly Hillbillies. In a career spanning seven decades, he appeared in numerous films and TV shows, playing versatile roles. Beginning his career as a dancer, he soon ventured into acting. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Actor, director, and screenwriter Clark Gregg joined the show business after a series of odd jobs. He co-founded the off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company at the beginning of his career in entertainment and proceeded to join films. He gained international fame for playing Agent Phil Coulson in many Marvel Cinematic Universe films in the 2010s.
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Bethany Joy Lenz(Actress, Singer-Songwriter & Filmmaker Known for Her Role as āHaley Jamesā in The TV Series āOne Tree Hillā)
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Hollywood, Florida, United States
Bethany Joy Lenz is an American filmmaker, singer-songwriter, and actress best known for playing Haley James Scott on the popular drama television series One Tree Hill. As a musician, Lenz is credited with forming the now-defunct folk musical duo Everly. Also known for her philanthropic activities, Bethany Joy Lenz has been actively supporting the non-profit human rights organization, Love146.
Birth Year: 1725
Birthplace: Venice, Italy
Died: June 4, 1798
Italian adventurer Giacomo Casanova is best remembered for his memoir, Histoire de ma vie, which serves as a mirror of 18th-century European lifestyle. His countless affairs made him synonymous with the word "womanizer." He also befriended the European royalty and church authorities, and was quite fond of gambling.
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Adam F. Goldberg(Producer and Writer Known for His TV Series āThe Goldbergsā)
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
TV/film producer and writer Adam F. Goldberg has created popular shows such as Breaking In, Schooled, Imaginary Mary, and The Goldbergs. He has also written for animated projects such as The Jetsons and Monsters vs. Aliens, and produced movies such as The Comebacks and Daddy Day Camp.
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
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Emile Zola(French Novelist & Playwright Known for His Works 'Les Rougon-Macquart' and 'Thérèse Raquin')
Birth Year: 1840
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: September 29, 1902
Emile Zola was a French novelist, journalist, and playwright. He played a key role in the development of theatrical naturalism and was a well-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism. He was also a political journalist and was influential in the political liberalization of France. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature twice.
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Leon Russell
(Singer, Musician, Singer-songwriter, Pianist, Guitarist)
Birth Year: 1942
Birthplace: Lawton
Died: November 13, 2016
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Pascal Siakam
(Basketball Player)
Birth Year: 1994
Birthplace: Douala, Cameroon
Birth Year: 1920
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
Died: December 23, 1982
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Miralem Pjanic
(Footballer midfielder)
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Keren Woodward(Singer-Songwriter and Founding Member of the Girl Group āBananaramaā)
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Keren Woodward soared to fame as part of the pop group Bananarama, along with Sara Dallin and Siobhan Fahey. They delivered Billboard Hot 100-charting tracks such as Venus. Keren later performed with Sara as a duo and also briefly reunited with Siobhan. Keren is also a trained pianist.
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Ajay Devgn
(Indian Actor Known for His Work in Hindi Films)
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: New Delhi, India
Ajay Devgn, a two-time National Award winner, has also been honored with the Padma Shri. The son of stuntman Veeru Devgan, he began his career with the blockbuster hit Phool Aur Kaante. He later delivered stellar performances in films such as Dilwale and Zakhm, and now owns a production company.
Birth Year: 1917
Birthplace: Fairview, Missouri, United States
Died: April 28, 2007
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Yonkers, New York, United States
Birth Year: 1953
Birthplace: Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Died: April 5, 2005
Birth Year: 1932
Birthplace: Mooloolaba, Australia
Died: October 6, 2011
Diane Cilento is one of the earliest Australian actresses to make it big in the British film industry. Although her popularity increased after marrying the famous James Bond actor Sean Connery, her film career went downhill and she could never really revive her career. In 2001, she was honored with the Centenary Medal for service to the arts.
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Oakville
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Max Ernst(Primary Pioneer of the 'Dada Movement' and 'Surrealism' Known for His Work 'A Week of Kindness')
Birth Year: 1891
Birthplace: Brühl, Germany
Died: April 1, 1976
Max Ernst was a German painter, graphic artist, sculptor, and poet. A pioneer of the Dada movement, Ernst played an important role in popularizing surrealism during the early-20th century. He is also credited with inventing a couple of techniques, namely frottage and grattage. In 2005, the Max Ernst Museum was opened in his honor in Brühl, Germany.
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died: August 14, 2012
Birth Year: 1999
Birthplace: California
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Linford Christie(The First European Athlete to Break the 10-second Barrier in the 100 m)
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Linford Christie is a Jamaican-born British former sprinter who won gold medals in the 100 meters at the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the European Championships, and the Commonwealth Games. He is one of the most highly decorated British athletes of all time. He was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1993.
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, USA
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Jenny Ryan
(Television personality)
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK
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Sergey Kovalev
(Russian Professional Boxer)
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Kopeysk, Russia
Sergey Kovalev is a Russian boxer who has held several world championships in the light heavyweight category. From 2014 to 2016, he held the IBF and WBA (Undisputed) titles. Between 2013 and 2019, he held the WBO title three times. Kovalev is renowned for his extraordinary punching power. In 2019, The Ring magazine named him the world's second-best light heavyweight.
Birth Year: 1885
Birthplace: Tbilisi, Georgia
Died: November 22, 1907
Ekaterine "Kato" Svanidze, a shy girl from a poor Georgian family, was the first of Joseph Stalin’s two wives. Stalin, then 24, fell in love with a 16-year-old Kato while studying together at the Tiflis Spiritual Seminary. She died a year after the birth of their son, Yakov.
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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RenĆ©e Estevez(Former Actress and Screenwriter Best Known for Her Film āHeathersā)
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Renée Estevez, daughter of actor Martin Sheen and sister of actor Charlie Sheen, is best known for her performance as Betty in the teen comedy film Heathers. She also appeared as Nancy in the series The West Wing and wrote for the series Anger Management, starring Charlie Sheen.
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Michael Clarke
(Retired Cricketer Who Was Captain of Australian Cricket Team)
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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Shawn Roberts(Known for His Roles in the Films: āLand of the Deadā, āDiary of the Deadā and āResident Evilā)
Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Shawn Roberts is a Canadian actor best known for his performance in zombie films. In 2012, he won the Rising Star Award at the Canada International Film Festival for his performance in the film, A Little Bit Zombie. Also known for his muscular physique, Roberts was named the Most Attractive Canadian Actor at the 2017 Culture Beat Awards..
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Oxford, Mississippi
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Ibrahim Afellay
(Retired Dutch Footballer Who Played as an Attacking Midfielder or Winger)
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Utrecht, Netherlands
Retired Moroccan-Dutch footballer Ibrahim Afellay played as an attacking midfielder/winger. Starting his senior career with PSV Eindhoven, he later had successful stints with Barcelona and Olympiacos. He was also part of the Dutch squad that became the runner-up at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Don Sutton
(Baseball player)
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Clio, Alabama, United States
Died: January 18, 2021
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Shawn Rhoden
(Bodybuilder)
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Shawn Rhoden was a Jamaican-American professional bodybuilder best remembered for winning the 2018 Mr. Olympia contest. He defeated the seven-time champion Phil Heath and became the oldest bodybuilder to win the prestigious title at the age of 43. Shawn Rhoden suffered a fatal heart attack in 2021.
Birth Year: 1940
Birthplace: Sutton, Surrey, England, UK
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Jaime Ray Newman
(Actress)
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: Endicott
Birth Year: 1925
Birthplace: Tooting, London, England
Died: January 2, 2008
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Andover, Massachusetts, United States
Personality Traits & Characteristics Of Famous People Born On April 2nd
Personality
A person born on this day has a combination of planets in their chart which will give them a character of contradictions. They have great determination and assertiveness but can be vulnerable to the power of their own imagination which allows them to leap in a different direction with that same determination. They are very creative individuals with energy and spontaneity that comes from their fire element. Friends are drawn to be with them for their warmth and generosity. They can also be impatient and conceited; for they believe they are usually right.
Health
Because of their high energy, determination and love for challenges, April 2nd Arians have a drive to meet their workout goals and influence their friends to do the same. They often push themselves to do more than they should and have to be reminded to slow down. People born on this day have to be careful to avoid accidents because of their high energy and guard against weaknesses that can affect their head, stomach and kidneys. Their preferred eating habits are more traditional and they choose natural foods which help them ward off deficiencies.
Finance
Aries born on this day are savers and like to have control over their personal financial matters. However, because they are so generous that they are always in need of financial help. Aries can be generous to a fault and don't always consider their own financial needs.
Career
April 2nd natives look for a career choice in which they can learn and progress and utilize their creative talents and organizational skills. However, if their career gets monotonous they move on. Their creativity and empathy makes them shine in literature, arts, and medical vocations.
Relationships, Marriage & Children
Arians born on this day are ruled astrologically by the Moon which gives them the advantage of making better partners than most other rams. They are affectionate, outgoing and adoring. They look for partners who are passionate and fun loving. Although they can be difficult and demanding emotionally, they grow to be loyal and devoted if the relationship continues long term. They make great parents for young children as they create magical fantasies which allow the child's own imagination and creativity to expand. Having an Arian as a parent is never boring and the child is assured that their parents will be devoted and affectionate in spite of being a strict disciplinarian.
Trivia
Lucky Colors: Scarlet & Silver
Lucky Numbers: 6 & 3
Lucky Days (of The Week): Tuesday & Monday
Lucky Days (of the Month): 2nd & 6th