Famous People Born On August 25th

The probabilities of characteristic of August 25th born individuals are influenced by the planet Mercury and Neptune. Practical and confident, these people are unique in their being and nature. Due to their astuteness and sensible thinking, they often turn out to be more mature than their counterparts. Coupled by a commonsensical awareness and helpful nature, these individuals make wonderful friends with almost everyone. However, individuals born on this date are highly insecure and have a tendency to be possessive and protective of people they love. This trait, sometimes gives rise to thoughtlessness and carelessness in these individuals. August 25th natives need to come over with the same and stop seeking constant approval and appreciation from others to lead an enlightening life.

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Sean Connery
(The First Actor to Portray Fictional British Secret Agent James Bond on Film)
Sean Connery
98
Birth Year: 1930
Birthplace: Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
Died: October 31, 2020

The first person to play James Bond on screen, Scottish actor Sean Connery went on to star in seven films of the franchise. The role catapulted him to international fame, but this charismatic actor was not restricted to his iconic role. He also tasted critical and commercial success in other productions including Murder on the Orient Express and The Untouchables

 2 
Blake Lively
(Actress)
Blake Lively
97
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Born into a family with a rich legacy in the entertainment industry, actress Blake Lively was exposed to acting as a young child. Even though she was not interested in acting as a teenager, she developed a passion for the same after winning a Teen Choice Award for one of her early TV shows.

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Tim Burton
(Film Director Known for His 'Gothic Fantasy' & 'Horror' Films)
Tim Burton
48
Birth Year: 1958
Birthplace: Burbank, California, United States

The quintessential filmmaker of gothic fantasy films in Hollywood, Tim Burton's contribution to the long list of American film industry's quirky movies is immense. Since he is also an artist and animator, he is perhaps best-suited for making the kind of films that he has made so far - Edward Scissorhands, Planet of the Apes, and Alice in Wonderland.

 4 
Alexander Skarsgård
(Swedish Actor Known for His Role as 'Eric Northman' in the TV Series 'True Blood')
Alexander Skarsgård
50
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden

Alexander Skarsgård is a Swedish actor best known for his portarayal of Perry Wright in the American drama television series Big Little Lies, which earned him a Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Critics' Choice Television Award. Alexander Skarsgård has also played important roles in popular films like Zoolander and Godzilla vs. Kong.

 5 
Billy Ray Cyrus
(American singer-songwriter)
Billy Ray Cyrus
56
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Flatwoods, Kentucky, United States

Billy Ray Cyrus’s song Achy Breaky Heart was the first triple-platinum single in Australia. Its music video made the line dance a trend. Billy has eight top-10 Billboard Hot Country charters. His debut album, Some Gave All, spent the longest time by any debut artist on Billboard 200.

 6 
Rachel Bilson
(Best Known for Her Role in the Teen Drama TV Series ‘The O.C.’)
Rachel Bilson
22
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 7 
Gene Simmons
(Bassist and Co-lead Singer of Hard Rock Band 'Kiss')
Gene Simmons
23
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Haifa, Israel

Co-founder of the rock band Kiss, Gene Simmons is also known by his stage persona, The Demon.  With his band, he has over 25 gold-certified albums. A devoted philanthropist, he has donated to charities related to underprivileged children. He created an animated series and owns a magazine and a label.

 8 
Regis Philbin
(Actor)
Regis Philbin
20
Birth Year: 1931
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
 9 
China Anne McClain
(Actress and Singer)
China Anne McClain
46
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
China Anne McClain gained fame as Jazmine Payne from the series Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Charlotte McKenzie from the film Grown Ups. She gained international recognition with her role as Chyna Parks in A.N.T. Farm. She is part of the music group Thriii and has released bestselling soundtracks.
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Tom Skerritt
6
Birth Year: 1933
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan

Veteran actor Tom Skerritt has been professionally active for almost six decades. He has appeared in over 40 movies and 200 TV episodes. He is best known for his role in the TV series Picket Fences, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award. Besides acting, he is the founder of Heyou Media, a Seattle-based digital media company. 

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Liu Yifei
(Best Known for Her Titular Role in the Disney Live-Action Film ‘Mulan’)
Liu Yifei
25
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Wuhan, China

Popularly known as Fairy Sister, Liu Yifei is a famous actress, singer, and model. In 2009, she was named among the New Four Dan actresses of China. As a singer, she has released a couple of albums including a Japanese album titled All My Words. In 2020, she was ranked 30th in the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.

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Leonard Bernstein
(Composer Whose Best-Known Work is the Broadway Musical 'West Side Story')
Leonard Bernstein
27
Birth Year: 1918
Birthplace: Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States
Died: October 14, 1990

Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, music educator, conductor, pianist, author, and humanitarian. One of the most important cultural personalities of 20th century America, Bernstein influenced many generations of musicians. He is also credited with mentoring famous conductors like John Mauceri, Herbert Blomstedt, Alexander Frey, Marin Alsop, and Edo de Waart among many others.

 13 
Rachael Ray
(American Celebrity Chef and Host of the Food Network Show ‘30 Minute Meals’)
Rachael Ray
25
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Warrensburg, New York, United States
Celebrity chef Rachael Ray is best known for her Food Network show 30 Minute Meals. She also made waves with her talk show Rachael Ray and her culinary shows such as Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels. She has also authored several cookbooks and launched the magazine Every Day with Rachael Ray.
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Elvis Costello
(Singer-Songwriter and Record Producer)
Elvis Costello
10
Birth Year: 1954
Birthplace: Paddington, London, England

Regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time, Elvis Costello is a British singer-songwriter. Often counted among British cultural icons, Costello is also known for his humanitarian efforts; a prominent member of the Jazz Foundation of America, Costello has played a crucial role in saving the lives of many elderly blues and jazz musicians in America.

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Claudia Schiffer
(German Supermodel and Actress)
Claudia Schiffer
27
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Rheinberg, Germany
In 2020, Claudia Schiffer stunned fans with an Instagram picture in a lacy blue gown on her 50th birthday, looking not any less desirable than a 20-something. The German model had earlier soared to fame as the face of Chanel and has graced the cover of American Vogue 16 times.
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Kel Mitchell
17
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Kel Mitchell is an American actor, musician, singer, stand-up comedian, and rapper. He is known for his work in TV series like All That and Kenan & Kel. Over the years, Kel Mitchell has also been working towards bettering the lives of black people; he was honored by the Carson Black Chamber for his show, The Back House Party.

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Steve Chen
(One of the Co-Founders of the Video-Sharing Website ‘YouTube’)
Steve Chen
36
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan
Internet entrepreneur Steve Chen is one of the co-founders of YouTube. He also co-founded AVOS Systems and developed the app MixBit. He later sold YouTube to Google and also joined the investment firm Google Ventures. He was named one of 2011’s "15 Asian Scientists To Watch" by Asian Scientist magazine.
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Mel Ferrer
(Actor & Director Known for His Films: 'Scaramouche', 'Lili' and 'Knights of the Round Table')
Mel Ferrer
11
Birth Year: 1917
Birthplace: Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
Died: June 2, 2008

Mel Ferrer is best known for his role in War and Peace, in which he co-starred with his fourth wife, Audrey Hepburn. He had also delivered hits such as Scaramouche and Knights of the Round Table. He also produced and played the titular role in the biopic El Greco.

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Van Johnson
(American Singer, Dancer, Theatre and Radio Actor)
Van Johnson
7
Birth Year: 1916
Birthplace: Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died: December 12, 2008
Van Johnson was an MGM star of Hollywood’s Golden Age. He was known for his signature red hair, freckles, and boy-next-door image. Some of notable films include Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo and A Guy Named Joe. He also appeared in series such as Rich Man, Poor Man.
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Joanne Whalley
(Best Known for Roles in the Films: ‘Dance with a Stranger’, ‘Willow’ and ‘Scandal’)
Joanne Whalley
11
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Salford, Manchester, England

Joanne Whalley is an English actress who has been active in the entertainment industry for over 45 years. She started acting as a child and went on to become a prominent TV actress. She has also appeared in many films, often playing historical characters. Interested in music as well, she was once part of a pop group.

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Ivan the Terrible
(Former Tsar of Russia (1547 - 1575))
Ivan the Terrible
31
Birth Year: 1530
Birthplace: Kolomenskoye, Moscow, Russia
Died: March 28, 1584
Ivan the Terrible, son of Vasili III, served as the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1533 to 1547. The “Chosen Council” declared him the tsar at 16 and established the Tsardom of Russia. Ivan’s reign was known for wars such as the Livonian War, which damaged Russia’s economy. 
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Robert Horry
(Basketball Player)
Robert Horry
13
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Andalusia, Alabama, USA
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Ally Walker
(Actress)
Ally Walker
7
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States
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Blair Underwood
(Best Known for His Role as Attorney Jonathan Rollins in the NBC Legal Drama Series 'L.A. Law')
Blair Underwood
7
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States
Blair Underwood is best known as Jonathan Rollins from the series L.A. Law. He has played significant roles in series such as City of Angels and Dirty Sexy Money, and in films such as Deep Impact. The five-time NAACP Image Award winner has also won an Emmy and a Grammy.
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Marvin Harrison
(American Football Player)
Marvin Harrison
13
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Monty Hall
(Canadian Television Host Best Known as the Game Show Host and Producer of 'Let’s Make a Deal')
Monty Hall
5
Birth Year: 1921
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
Died: September 30, 2017

Although best remembered as the cheerful and friendly host of Let's Make a Deal, Molly Hall was also the co-creator and producer of this popular show. Born in Canada, he eventually moved to the USA, where he began producing and hosting number of television and radio shows, eventually being associated with a synonymous brain teaser called the Monty Hall Problem.

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Althea Gibson
( The First African American to Win a Grand Slam Title )
Althea Gibson
26
Birth Year: 1927
Birthplace: Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States
Died: September 28, 2003
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Cameron Mathison
(Actor and Television Host Known for His Role as ‘Ryan Lavery’ in TV Series ‘All My Children’)
Cameron Mathison
6
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Sarnia, Canada

Canadian-American actor and TV host, Cameron Mathison, is best known for playing the role of Ryan Lavery in the soap opera All My Children. A professionally qualified civil engineer, he changed his field of work and ventured into acting. Even though he has appeared in a couple of films, he works primarily in the TV industry. 

Võ Nguyên Giáp
23
Birth Year: 1911
Birthplace: Lệ Thủy District, Vietnam
Died: October 4, 2013

Võ Nguyên Giáp was a politician who also served in the Vietnam People's Army as an army general. Regarded as one of the 20th century's greatest military strategists, Giáp played key roles as a military commander in the First Indochina War and in the Second Indochina War. He is also credited with laying the foundation for the Annamite Range trail.

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David Canary
4
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Elwood, Indiana, United States
Died: November 16, 2015
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Allan Pinkerton
(Founder of Pinkerton National Detective Agency)
Allan Pinkerton
10
Birth Year: 1819
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Died: July 1, 1884

A walk through the woods in Dundee, changed Allan Pinkerton’s life, as he bumped into a group of counterfeiters and reported them to the police. This incident inspired him to later become Chicago's first full-time detective. His agency’s logo, an unblinking eye, inspired the phrase “Private Eye.”

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Michael Rennie
5
Birth Year: 1909
Birthplace: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Died: June 10, 1971
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Jo Dee Messina
(Musical Artist)
Jo Dee Messina
2
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
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Rachel Shelley
(Actress)
Rachel Shelley
2
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
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Rollie Fingers
(Baseball player)
Rollie Fingers
4
Birth Year: 1946
Birthplace: Steubenville
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Amy Macdonald
(Scottish Folk Rock Singer and Songwriter)
Amy Macdonald
5
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Bishopbriggs, Scotland

With songs that are a blend of contemporary folk-rock and traditional storytelling, Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald sold 3 million copies of her debut album worldwide. Known for hits such as This Is the Life, she is a self-taught musician and began her career singing at pubs and cafes in her teens.

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Ruby Keeler
(American Actress Best Known for Her Film '42nd Street')
Ruby Keeler
4
Birth Year: 1909
Birthplace: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: February 28, 1993

Ruby Keeler was an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is best remembered for appearing alongside Dick Powell in a series of successful musicals at Warner Bros. Ruby Keeler has a star dedicated to her on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Wayne Shorter
(composer, saxophonist, jazz musician)
Wayne Shorter
6
Birth Year: 1933
Birthplace: Newark
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Mia Zapata
(Singer, Musician, Guitarist, Pianist)
Mia Zapata
6
Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: July 7, 1993
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Albert Belle
(Baseball player)
Albert Belle
3
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
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Faustyna Kowalska
(Polish Catholic Religious Sister and Mystic)
Faustyna Kowalska
7
Birth Year: 1905
Birthplace: GÅ‚ogowiec, Poland
Died: October 5, 1938

Polish Catholic nun Faustyna Kowalska is remembered for her diary, which recorded her multiple visions of Jesus and was later published. She later got an artist to paint the Image of the Divine Mercy, based on her visions. Known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy, she was canonized as a saint in 2000.

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Justin Upton
(Baseball player)
Justin Upton
3
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Rob Halford
(Singer)
Rob Halford
12
Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, England
 44 
Ivan Koloff
(Canadian Professional Wrestler Who was the Third Wrestler to Hold the WWWF Championship)
Ivan Koloff
1
Birth Year: 1942
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died: February 18, 2017
 45 
Jeff Tweedy
(American songwriter)
Jeff Tweedy
2
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Belleville, Illinois, United States
 46 
Ben Falcone
(Actor)
Ben Falcone
11
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: Carbondale, Illinois, USA
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Luka Sulic
(Cellist)
Luka Sulic
5
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Maribor,
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Eric Millegan
2
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States
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Vivian Campbell
(Northern Irish guitarist)
Vivian Campbell
2
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: Lisburn, Northern Ireland
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Alexandra Burke
(Singer)
Alexandra Burke
6
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Greater London

Personality Traits & Characteristic of Famous People Born on August 25

Personality
The personality traits of those born on August 25th include an intellectual and charming nature, with sensibility, practicality and friendliness. Influenced by the planet Neptune, which is the ruling planet for the date, these people have a yearning for knowledge, learning And challenges. They are endowed with noble principles and have quick mind and sharp judgement skills. Though these people have a nice and caring temperament, they however are independent souls and love doings things their own way. They may take on the advice of people but usually do things their own way. Endowed with a creative mind, the highly intellectual mind of these people makes them confident killing any existence of self doubt. Unlike other people, these individuals love changes and accept them with open arms.

Health
The physical health and well being of individuals born on August 25th is highly dependent on their emotional state of being. When emotionally sound, the physical health of these individuals is also great but if the person faces any psychological turmoil, then the same is reflected in their overall health and well being. Since these people focus of having a healthy diet and indulging in moderate exercise, they are mostly blessed with a great health. They however should include breaks and holidays in their regular schedule to eliminate stress and anxiety.

Finance
Financially, August 25th individuals have a tendency to be overly concerned about their financial security and stability even if they are well off. These people are likely to have a steady income. They are frugal in their spending habits and thus save money for a rainy day. August 25th individuals do not indulge in impulsive shopping.

Career
August 25th individuals are hardworking and diligent. They aim towards continuously improving themselves and turning every opportunity they have into an achievement. Endowed with practicality and common sense, these people do well in jobs that offer promotion and growth. They may take up an ordinary position at the beginning but with their skilled approach and talent, they work their way towards getting the managerial chair.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
Virgo’s born on August 25th are reliant on relationships for emotional support. Be it friendship or love relationship, they take all their associations very seriously. In matters of heart, these people are loyal and sympathetic. They love pleasing their partner and doing small and significant things for him/her. However, August 25th borns are not in a hurry to commit to a relationship. They consider a lot of things before confirming their feelings to someone. Individuals with this birthday are on the lookout for a perfect partner, who stimulates them physically and mentally and with whom they can have a strong rapport of understanding. As parents, these people are caring but can be overprotective. They believe in disciplining their children but do not adhere to punishment or reprimand for the same.

Lucky Color: Dark Green
Lucky Numbers: 7, 16, 25, 34
Lucky Days (of the week): Monday, Thursday
Lucky Days (of the month): 7, 16, 27