Famous People Born On August-5th

People born on August 5th fall under the zodiac sign Leo. Due to their sun sign, these people display headstrong determination and courage. However, planet Mercury rules their astrological birthdate, they have characteristic features which make them unique from their symboled counterparts. They are tactful in their methods and compassionate towards others. When in need, you can count upon an August 5th individual to assist you as these individuals are genuine and unselfish. Together with their charming disposition and resourceful creativity, these individuals can go far in life. However, they need to set a goal or aim in life and work towards attaining the same. Avoiding distractions and interruptions is the key to experiencing an enriched life.

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 1 
Neil Armstrong
(The First Person to Walk on the Moon)
Neil Armstrong
108
Birth Year: 1930
Birthplace: Wapakoneta, Ohio, United States
Died: August 25, 2012
 2 
Mark Strong
(Best Known for His Roles in the Films: ‘Stardust’, ‘RocknRolla’, ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘Kick-Ass’)
Mark Strong
11
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: London, England
 3 
James Gunn
(Director Known for His Films: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘Scooby-Doo’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’)
James Gunn
27
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
 4 
Maureen McCormick
(Actress and Singer Known for Her Role as 'Marcia Brady' in the TV Sitcom ‘The Brady Bunch’)
Maureen McCormick
15
Birth Year: 1956
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 5 
Olivia Holt
(Actress and Singer)
Olivia Holt
21
Birth Year: 1997
Birthplace: Germantown, Tennessee, United States
 6 
Patrick Ewing
(Jamaican-American Basketball Coach and Former Basketball Player)
Patrick Ewing
14
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
 7 
John Huston
(Director of Classic Movies Like 'The Maltese Falcon', 'The Asphalt Jungle', 'The Misfits' and Many More)
John Huston
5
Birth Year: 1906
Birthplace: Nevada, Missouri, United States
Died: August 28, 1987
 8 
Loni Anderson
(Actress)
Loni Anderson
25
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
 9 
Adam Yauch
(Founding Member of the Hip Hop Group ‘Beastie Boys’)
Adam Yauch
16
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: May 4, 2012
 10 
David Chang
(American Restaurateur and Founder of the Momofuku Restaurant Group)
David Chang
16
Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: Arlington County, Virginia, United States
 11 
Mimi Keene
(Actress)
Mimi Keene
34
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: England
 12 
John Saxon
(Known for His Roles in Westerns and Horror Films)
John Saxon
11
Birth Year: 1936
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: July 25, 2020
 13 
Robert Taylor
(Actor, Pilot)
Robert Taylor
4
Birth Year: 1911
Birthplace: Filley, Nebraska, United States
Died: June 8, 1969
 14 
Harold Holt
(Former Prime Minister of Australia)
Harold Holt
18
Birth Year: 1908
Birthplace: Stanmore
Died: December 17, 1967
 15 
Guy de Maupassant
(French Short Story Writer and Naturalist )
Guy de Maupassant
27
Birth Year: 1850
Birthplace: Tourville-sur-Arques, France
Died: July 6, 1893
 16 
Anthony Edwards
(Basketball player)
Anthony Edwards
12
Birth Year: 2001
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
 17 
Herb Brooks
(American Ice Hockey Coach)
Herb Brooks
7
Birth Year: 1937
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Died: August 11, 2003
 18 
Mark Labbett
(English Quizzer and Television Personality)
Mark Labbett
11
Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Tiverton, England, United Kingdom
 19 
Jesse Williams
(Actor and Producer Known for His Role as ‘Dr. Jackson Avery’ in the TV Series ‘Grey's Anatomy’)
Jesse Williams
12
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
 20 
Lolo Jones
(American Hurdler and Bobsledder Who Specializes in the 60-meter and 100-meter Hurdles)
Lolo Jones
10
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
 21 
Kajol
(Actress)
Kajol
44
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Mumbai
 22 
Roy Benavidez
(Soldier)
Roy Benavidez
3
Birth Year: 1935
Birthplace: Cuero
Died: November 29, 1998
 23 
Sophie Winkleman
3
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
 24 
Louis Walsh
(Irish Music Manager & Television Personality)
Louis Walsh
4
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Kiltimagh, Ireland
 25 
Roman Gabriel
(American Football Player)
Roman Gabriel
15
Birth Year: 1940
Birthplace: Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
 26 
Joan Hickson
(Actress)
Joan Hickson
0
Birth Year: 1906
Birthplace: Kingsthorpe, Northampton, England
Died: October 17, 1998
 27 
Jonathan Silverman
(Actor)
Jonathan Silverman
2
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
 28 
Colin McRae
(Scottish Rally Driver: The First British Driver to Win the World Rally Championship Drivers' Title)
Colin McRae
3
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Lanark, Scotland
Died: September 15, 2007
 29 
Helene Fischer
(Pop Singer Famous for Her 2013 Multi-Platinum Album ‘Farbenspiel')
Helene Fischer
2
Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Krasnoyarsk, Russia
 30 
Wendell Berry
(American Novelist, Poet and the First Living Writer to Be Inducted Into the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame)
Wendell Berry
6
Birth Year: 1934
Birthplace: Henry County
 31 
Hun Sen
(Prime Minister of Cambodia)
Hun Sen
7
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Stueng Trang District, Cambodia
 32 
Rick Derringer
(Singer, Artist, Composer, Guitarist)
Rick Derringer
0
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: Fort Recovery
 33 
Genelia D'Souza
(Actress)
Genelia D'Souza
13
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
 34 
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
(Danish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Central Midfielder)
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
2
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
 35 
Tom Thomson
(Artist)
Tom Thomson
5
Birth Year: 1877
Birthplace: Claremont, Pickering, Canada
Died: July 8, 1917
 36 
Paul Rand
(Art Director)
Paul Rand
2
Birth Year: 1914
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: November 26, 1996
 37 
Wanda Ventham
(Actress)
Wanda Ventham
6
Birth Year: 1935
Birthplace: Brighton, England
 38 
Selma Diamond
(Actress)
Selma Diamond
1
Birth Year: 1920
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Died: May 13, 1985
 39 
Kara Tointon
(Actress)
Kara Tointon
2
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Essex, England, UK
 40 
Marine Le Pen
(French Lawyer and President of the National Rally Group in the National Assembly )
Marine Le Pen
11
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
 41 
Pat Smear
(Musician)
Pat Smear
5
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: West Los Angeles, California, USA
 42 
Parley Baer
(Actor)
Parley Baer
3
Birth Year: 1914
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Died: November 22, 2002
 43 
Darren Shahlavi
(English Actor, Martial Artist and Stuntman)
Darren Shahlavi
2
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Stockport, Cheshire, England
Died: January 14, 2015
 44 
Janet McTeer
(Best Known for Her Roles in the Films: ‘Tumbleweeds’ and ‘Albert Nobbs’)
Janet McTeer
6
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Wallsend, England
 45 
Niels Henrik Abel
(Mathematician)
Niels Henrik Abel
4
Birth Year: 1802
Birthplace: Finnøy
Died: April 6, 1829
 46 
Stefanie Joosten
(Model)
Stefanie Joosten
0
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Roermond, Netherlands
Scott William Winters
1
Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
 48 
Ilya Repin
(Russian Painter Who was One of the Most Renowned Artists in Russia During the 19th Century)
Ilya Repin
0
Birth Year: 1844
Birthplace: Chuhuiv, Ukraine
Died: September 29, 1930
 49 
Rocky Fielding
(British Professional Boxer)
Rocky Fielding
1
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Liverpool, Merseyside, England
 50 
Kwon Sang-woo
(South Korean Actor)
Kwon Sang-woo
6
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Daejeon, South Korea

Personality Traits & Characteristics of Famous People Born on August 5

Personality
August 5th Leos are endowed with high intellect and exceptional sociability. They are great at problem solving and have excellent communication skills. Since these people are born under the zodiac sign Leo, confidence and leadership lies in their genes. Mercury, the ruling planet of this birthday, further adds traits of diplomacy and bravery to August 5th borns thereby making them absolutely unique. Charming in their manners and fun-loving in their disposition, these individuals are courteous, warm, generous and friendly. These people hate to be alone and can sometimes get argumentative and opinionated.

Health
Though they rarely indulge in any sort of exercise or training, individuals born on this date are mostly healthy. This is due to the fact that they stay active physically and never lead a sedentary lifestyle. Though the physical activeness does good for the body, it is the mental stress that causes problem due to the constant need to be on the go. As such, stress and lack of rest or relaxation is common to these people. Also, these people more than often choose convenience food rather than nutritional ones, thereby putting their health in jeopardy.

Finance
Though individuals born on this date are endowed with sound financial condition, this stability once in a while paves way for a crises situation due to over-the-top generosity and sympathy that these individuals feel towards others. These people have the ability to earn money but they also need to learn the importance of staying in budget and managing the finances well.

Career
Any job that provides mental stimulation and satisfaction is ideal for August 5th natives. These people are blessed with great communication skills and thus can do well in professions that utilize their capabilities. Computer based jobs are the best options for those born on August 5th. These individuals use their traits of diplomacy, sociability, enthusiasm and helpfulness in the workplace environment to work their way to success and achievement.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
August 5th individuals fall in love as quickly as they fall out of love. These people are attention and affection seekers. As such, to satiate this craving, they put their heart and soul in romance but fall out the same quickly. August 5th individuals would not readily agree to long term commitment. And even if they do so, they would demand personal space and independence. They seek for partners who are utmost faithful and trustworthy. Interesting and spirited soul mates who are as playful and mischievous as thoughtful are the best match for August 5th natives. They seek for a partner with whom they can lead a harmonious and comfortable lifestyle. As far as parenthood is concerned, these people though loving and caring, have a casual attitude toward their children.

Lucky Colors: Green
Lucky Numbers: 5, 14, 23, 32, 41, 50, 68
Lucky Days (of the week): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Lucky Days (of the month): 5, 15, 23