Famous People Born On February 17th

Those born on February 17 share the influence of their ruling planets Saturn and Uranus. Soothsayers of the past have declared that just the number of the day, 17 will bring about great fame for those born on this day. That underlying fame brings out the ambitious side of Saturn and when combined with the hard working Aquarius personality makes for a very unique person.

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 1 
Michael Jordan
( The Greatest Basketball Player of All Time)
Michael Jordan
160
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
 2 
Ed Sheeran
(Singer)
Ed Sheeran
249
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
 3 
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
(Actor and Director Known for His Films: '500 Days of Summer' and '50/50')
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
37
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 4 
Billie Joe Armstrong
(Lead Vocalist, Songwriter and Guitarist of the Rock Band 'Green Day')
Billie Joe Armstrong
23
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
 5 
Paris Hilton
(Socialite, Actress and Great-Granddaughter of Conrad Hilton)
Paris Hilton
64
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
 6 
AB de Villiers
(Former South African International Cricketer)
AB de Villiers
65
Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Warmbad, Transvaal Province, South Africa
 7 
Bonnie Wright
(Actress)
Bonnie Wright
31
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
 8 
Vasyl Lomachenko
(One of the Most Successful Amateur Boxers of All Time)
Vasyl Lomachenko
28
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Bilhorod-Dnistrovs'kyi, Ukraine
 9 
Rene Russo
(Actress and Model)
Rene Russo
15
Birth Year: 1954
Birthplace: Burbank, California, United States
 10 
Jim Brown
(Football Player)
Jim Brown
14
Birth Year: 1936
Birthplace: St. Simons, Georgia, United States
 11 
Lou Diamond Phillips
(Actor and Director Known for His Role as ‘Ritchie Valens’ in the Biopic ‘La Bamba’)
Lou Diamond Phillips
30
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Philippines
 12 
Larry the Cable Guy
(Stand-up comedian, Actor, Voice Actor)
Larry the Cable Guy
22
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Pawnee City, Nebraska
 13 
Denise Richards
(Actress & Television Personality Known for Her Films: 'Starship Troopers' & 'Bond Girl' in 'The World Is Not Enough')
Denise Richards
31
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
 14 
Michael Bay
(One of the Most Commercially Successful Film Directors in History)
Michael Bay
17
Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 15 
Vicente Fernández
(Singer, actor, and movie producer whose career has spanned more than fifty years and resulted in seven Latin Grammy Awards.)
Vicente Fernández
12
Birth Year: 1940
Birthplace: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Died: December 12, 2021
 16 
Taylor Hawkins
(Musician)
Taylor Hawkins
6
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
 17 
Hal Holbrook
12
Birth Year: 1925
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S
Died: January 23, 2021
 18 
Huey P. Newton
(Political Activist, Revolutionary Leader and Co-Founder of the ‘Black Panther Party’)
Huey P. Newton
27
Birth Year: 1942
Birthplace: Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Died: August 22, 1989
 19 
Jason Ritter
12
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 20 
Dominic Purcell
(Actor best known for his portrayals of Lincoln Burrows in Fox's Prison Break (2005–2009; 2017) and Mick Rory / Heat Wave in The CW's The Flash (2014–2016))
Dominic Purcell
12
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Wallasey, England, United Kingdom
 21 
Sasha Pieterse
(Actress, Singer and Songwriter)
Sasha Pieterse
16
Birth Year: 1996
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
 22 
Wu Zetian
(Chinese Empress)
Wu Zetian
15
Birth Year: 0624
Birthplace: Lizhou, Tang Dynasty
Died: December 16, 0705
 23 
Marc Márquez
(Spanish Professional Grand Prix Motorcycle Road Racer)
Marc Márquez
10
Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Cervera, Spain
 24 
Richard Karn
(Actor and Game Show Host Known for His Role ‘Al Borland’ in the TV Series ‘Home Improvement’)
Richard Karn
4
Birth Year: 1956
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
 25 
Gene Pitney
(Singer-songwriter)
Gene Pitney
11
Birth Year: 1940
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died: April 5, 2006
 26 
Mary Ann Mobley
4
Birth Year: 1937
Birthplace: Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Died: December 9, 2014
 27 
Alan Bates
(British Actor Best Known for His Films: 'The Fixer', 'Whistle Down the Wind' and 'A Kind of Loving')
Alan Bates
8
Birth Year: 1934
Birthplace: Allestree, Derby, England
Died: December 27, 2003
 28 
Chord Overstreet
8
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
 29 
Barry Humphries
(Actor, Author and Comedian Best Known for His Character ‘Dame Edna Everage’ on TV Show)
Barry Humphries
10
Birth Year: 1934
Birthplace: Kew, Australia
 30 
Rickey Medlocke
(Musician)
Rickey Medlocke
4
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
 31 
Jerry O'Connell
(American Television Host and Actor)
Jerry O'Connell
13
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
 32 
Adriano Leite Ribeiro
(Brazilian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Adriano Leite Ribeiro
6
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro
 33 
Kagiso Rabada
(South African International Cricketer Who Has Taken Hat-Trick In All Three Formats of Cricket)
Kagiso Rabada
9
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
 34 
Devin White
(American football player)
Devin White
4
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: Springhill, Louisiana, United States
 35 
Brooke D'Orsay
(Actress)
Brooke D'Orsay
3
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
 36 
Kathleen Freeman
7
Birth Year: 1919
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: August 23, 2001
 37 
Sony Michel
(American football running back)
Sony Michel
3
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States
 38 
Sarah Barthel
(American Singer and Member of Band 'Phantogram')
Sarah Barthel
6
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Greenwich, New York
 39 
Banjo Paterson
19
Birth Year: 1864
Birthplace: Orange
Died: February 5, 1941
 40 
René Laennec
(Inventor of Stethoscope)
René Laennec
3
Birth Year: 1781
Birthplace: Quimper, France
Died: August 13, 1826
 41 
David Goggins
(Ultramarathon Runner)
David Goggins
10
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States
 42 
Les Brown
(Author)
Les Brown
9
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Liberty City, Miami, Florida, United States
 43 
José José
(Musician, Singer and Actor)
José José
3
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico
Died: September 28, 2019
 44 
Alejandro Jodorowsky
(Chilean-Born French Film Director and Screenwriter)
Alejandro Jodorowsky
12
Birth Year: 1929
Birthplace: Tocopilla, Chile
 45 
Meaghan Martin
(Actress)
Meaghan Martin
4
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Fallon, Nevada, United States
 46 
Case Keenum
(Football Player)
Case Keenum
7
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Brownwood, Texas
 47 
Ralphie May
(Comedian)
Ralphie May
13
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Died: October 6, 2017
 48 
Anne Curtis
(Filipina-Australian Actor, Model, TV Host, and Social Media Star)
Anne Curtis
10
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia
 49 
Christina Pickles
3
Birth Year: 1935
Birthplace: Halifax, England
 50 
Brenda Fricker
(Actress)
Brenda Fricker
5
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Personality Traits & Characteristics of Famous People Born on February 17

Personality
People born on February 17 have a good vibe about themselves and this helps them on their way to fame. Symbols of love and inner peace are attributed to these Aquarian individuals, giving them strength to handle challenges with dignity and fortitude. These individuals have strong spirit and loads of patience; they have an innate drive to conquer the world. February 17 people should be careful that fame comes with a price and keeping their feet on the ground is as important as succeeding. Some will see the need for fame as a great attribute but it can bring about an eccentric personality as well.

Health
People born on this day have a propensity toward extreme stress. Seeking fame will come with a price and their health can be the first thing to suffer. They should take proper and healthy diet. While on that quest for fame, some will have a tendency to stay inside for long periods; making sure to get plenty of fresh air and sunshine is absolutely essential. Take extra care with feet and joints if you share February 17 as your birthday.

Finance
Financial situation of people born on this day is quite sound. With a strong frugal nature and easy sense of budget, these individuals find it simple to save money and make themselves financially secure.

Career
An ideal career choice for people born on this day would be something that places them within the public eye; but it may happen that deep inside the longing to be private may take control and cause mental conflict.

Relationships, Marriage and Children
Those born on February 17 find it difficult to find the perfect mate. These individuals remain focused and determined in their search for perfect soul mate. Their impulsive and passionate nature draw others towards them. Once they find their perfect soul mate they are loyal and committed in the relationship. However, they do not tolerate any indiscretions from their partner. Loyalty and devotion must go both ways for this Aquarius to have a happy and healthy relationship.

Lucky Colors: Deep blue and Black
Lucky Numbers: 8, 17, 26, 35, 44, 53, 62, 71
Lucky Day (of the week): Saturday
Lucky Days (of the month): 8th, 9th