Famous People Born On August 8th

Astrologically, individuals born on August 8 are under the influence of both the Sun and the Saturn. While the former influences the zodiac sign, the latter plays a dominant role in the particular birth date. People with this birthdate are stable and grounded and live in practicality. Responsibility and realism is of immense importance to those born on August 8. In their day to day dealings, these people are kind, composed, considerate, generous and dependable. Precision and perfection are sacred to these people. Since August 8th natives are mostly workaholic in nature, they mostly miss out on the joys of life. Adaptability and flexibility is advised for this date people to enjoy the niceties of life.

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 1 
Shawn Mendes
(Pop Singer & Songwriter Known for His Debut Studio Album 'Handwritten')
Shawn Mendes
132
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: Pickering, Canada

Canadian pop singer Shawn Mendes is known for catchy and soulful folk-pop songs. Stitches, Treat You Better, There's Nothing Holding Me Back, In My Blood, If I Can't Have You and Senorita are some of his popular and chartbuster songs. He was named by the Time Magazine in 2018 as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

 2 
Roger Federer
(One of the Most Successful Male Tennis Players of All Time)
Roger Federer
53
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Basel, Switzerland

Widely regarded as the greatest tennis player of all time, Roger Federer has won the most number of men's Grand Slam singles titles. He is the only person to be honored with the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award on four occasions. Despite enduring several injuries, Federer continues to dominate the tennis court.

 3 
Dustin Hoffman
(Actor and Filmmaker Known for His Role as ‘Benjamin Braddock’ in the Iconic Film ‘The Graduate’)
Dustin Hoffman
35
Birth Year: 1937
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

One of the most respected and decorated actors of his generation, Dustin Hoffman is the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award and AFI Life Achievement Award among many other prestigious awards. As a cancer survivor, Dustin Hoffman also serves as an inspiration to many people suffering from cancer.

 4 
Ryan Garcia
(American Professional Boxer and 2021 WBC Interim Lightweight Champion)
Ryan Garcia
32
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: Victorville, California, United States

Ryan Garcia began professional boxing at age 17 and had been trained by his father in their family garage since the age of 7. Named ESPN’s 2017 prospect of the year, he also has a huge fan following on social media. He held the WBC interim lightweight title in early 2021.

 5 
Princess Beatrice of York
(Elder daughter of Prince Andrew)
Princess Beatrice of York
17
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: London, England
 6 
Anthony Rizzo
(Baseball player)
Anthony Rizzo
24
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Parkland, Florida, United States
 7 
Meagan Good
(Actress)
Meagan Good
29
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Meagan Good is an American model and actress. After starting her career as a child artist, Meagan Good went on to establish herself as an actress in the entertainment industry. Over the years, she has contributed to the success of TV series, such as Deception and Minority Report. In 2014, she also contributed to the bestselling book Gentlewoman.

 8 
Connie Stevens
(Actress and Singer)
Connie Stevens
15
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Connie Stevens is best known for her roles in films such as Rock-A-Bye Baby and The Party Crashers. She also gained fame with her performance as "Cricket" Blake in the series Hawaiian Eye and released Billboard-charting singles such as Sixteen Reasons. She was the secretary-treasurer of the Screen Actors Guild.
 9 
Lauv
(Known for His Hit Single ‘I Like Me Better’ and Album ‘I Met You When I Was 18’)
Lauv
12
Birth Year: 1994
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Lauv is an independent singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his compilation album, I Met You When I Was 18 (The Playlist). Obsessed with music from a young age, he played in several bands as a teenager. He studied music technology at New York University's Steinhardt School before beginning his career.

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Emiliano Zapata
(Leading Figure in the Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920)
Emiliano Zapata
16
Birth Year: 1879
Birthplace: Anenecuilco, Mexico
Died: April 10, 1919
Emiliano Zapata was a key figure in the Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920 and led the agrarian movement known as Zapatismo. As the leader of the Liberation Army of the South, he contributed to the fall of Mexican dictator Porfirio Díaz and later fought against Venustiano Carranza.
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Keith Carradine
(Best Known for His Role as ‘Tom Frank’ in the Film ‘Nashville’)
Keith Carradine
8
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States
Keith Carradine, part of the famous Carradine family of Hollywood, is best known for his Emmy-nominated role in the series Chiefs and his Satellite Award-nominated role in Deadwood. He won both the Academy and the Golden Globe Award for “Best Original Song” for his Nashville song I'm Easy.
 12 
Kane Williamson
(New Zealand Cricketer and All Time Leading Runscorer for New Zealand in Test Cricket)
Kane Williamson
14
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Tauranga, New Zealand
New Zealand national cricket team captain Kane Williamson became the only New Zealander on ICC’s Test team of the decade and led his country to the finals of the 2019 Cricket World Cup. By 2020, he had been named the world’s top Test batsman, with a batting rating of 890. 
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Shayna Baszler
(Professional Wrestler and Former Mixed Martial Artist)
Shayna Baszler
30
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Shayna Baszler is an American WWE wrestler and former WWE women's tag team champion. Before signing with WWE, Baszler was a mixed martial artist. She served as an important spokesperson in a movement, which was initiated to create an athletic commission for combat sports in South Dakota. A multi-talented personality, Shayna Baszler is also a certified Emergency Medical Technician.

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The Edge
(Lead Guitarist and Keyboardist of the Rock Band 'U2')
The Edge
13
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Barking, London, England

David Howell Evans, better known as The Edge, is a musician and songwriter. He first gained fame as the keyboardist, lead guitarist, and backing vocalist of the rock band U2. He is known for his signature style of guitar playing. Besides music, he is an advocate for human rights and is involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors. 

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Rory Calhoun
13
Birth Year: 1922
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: April 28, 1999
 16 
Corpse Husband
(American YouTuber Known for His Horror Narrations, Music, and Gaming Videos)
Corpse Husband
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Birth Year: 1997
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

An anonymous YouTuber, Corpse Husband has stormed the internet with his horror narrations and gaming content. Known for his signature deep voice, which he claims is due to the chronic illness GERD, he also gained fame with his Among Us and Rocket League streams. He has also posted music on TikTok.  

 17 
Sable
(Retired Professional Wrestler)
Sable
10
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
 18 
Roger Penrose
(English Mathematician, Mathematical Physicist and Winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize for Physics)
Roger Penrose
3
Birth Year: 1931
Birthplace: Colchester, England

Roger Penrose’s contribution to the research related to the black hole and general relativity earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2020. The Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at Oxford, Roger is also a fellow of Wadham College, St John's College of Cambridge, and University College London.

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Esther Williams
(American Competitive Swimmer and Actress)
Esther Williams
5
Birth Year: 1921
Birthplace: Inglewood, California, United States
Died: June 6, 2013

Esther Williams was an American actress, competitive swimmer, and businesswoman. When she couldn't realize her dream of participating in the 1940 Summer Olympics due to the outbreak of the Second World War, Williams went on to establish herself as an actress. She gained national recognition after playing Annette Kellerman in Million Dollar Mermaid and helped popularize swimming in the USA. 

 20 
Donald P. Bellisario
(Television producer and screenwriter who created and sometimes wrote episodes for the TV series)
Donald P. Bellisario
1
Birth Year: 1935
Birthplace: Cokeburg, Pennsylvania, United States
 21 
Anna Akana
(American Youtuber and Actress)
Anna Akana
12
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Monterey County, California,United States
Anna Akana soared to fame with her self-titled YouTube channel. She has also co-hosted the podcast Explain Things to Me and delivered a Streamy Award-winning performance in the web series Youth & Consequences. She pursued comedy to get over the suicide of her younger sister and is a suicide-prevention advocate.
 22 
Chris Eubank
(Former WBO Middleweight and Super-Middleweight Champion)
Chris Eubank
10
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: Dulwich, London, England

British boxer Chris Eubank has been ranked the third-best super-middleweight boxer of all time in Britain. Initially raised in Jamaica, he later returned to Britain but lived amid poverty and battled drug and alcohol addiction, till he stepped into boxing, inspired by his elder brothers.

 23 
Robin Quivers
(Officer, Journalist)
Robin Quivers
6
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Pikesville
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Sylvia Sidney
(Actress)
Sylvia Sidney
3
Birth Year: 1910
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
Died: July 1, 1999
 25 
Ray Dalio
(Co-Chief Investment Officer of the Hedge Fund ‘Bridgewater Associates’)
Ray Dalio
3
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Jackson Heights, New York, United States
Business magnate Ray Dalio founded the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, which became the world’s largest by 2013. He has also written the bestselling book Principles: Life & Work. Named to Time 100, he has joined the Giving Pledge and often donates to various philanthropic causes, including education and healthcare.
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Richard Anderson
(Actor)
Richard Anderson
1
Birth Year: 1926
Birthplace: Long Branch, New Jersey, USA
Died: August 31, 2017
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Dino De Laurentiis
(Film producer)
Dino De Laurentiis
3
Birth Year: 1919
Birthplace: Torre Annunziata, Italy
Died: November 10, 2010
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Matthew Henson
(African American Explorer Who Accompanied Robert E. Peary on Most of His Expeditions)
Matthew Henson
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Birth Year: 1866
Birthplace: Nanjemoy, Maryland, United States
Died: March 9, 1955

Orphaned, Matthew Henson began his journey as a cabin boy at age 12 and was later hired by Robert E. Peary as an attendant for his expeditions. He, along with Peary and 4 Inuit, were the first men to set foot on North Pole. The African-American explorer later won a Congressional Medal.

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Paul Dirac
(One of the Most Significant Physicists of the 20th Century and Nobel Laureate)
Paul Dirac
7
Birth Year: 1902
Birthplace: Bristol, England
Died: October 20, 1984

English theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate Paul Dirac OM FRS, counted among leading physicists of the 20th century, made fundamental contributions in the early development of quantum electrodynamics and quantum mechanics. He derived the Dirac equation while the modern theory of antimatter began with one of his papers. His book The Principles of Quantum Mechanics remains an influential monograph on the subject.

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JC Chasez
(Singer-songwriter, producer best known as a former member of the boy band NSYNC)
JC Chasez
4
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Bowie, Maryland, United States
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Don Most
(Actor)
Don Most
1
Birth Year: 1953
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Félix Auger-Aliassime
(Canadian Professional Tennis Player)
Félix Auger-Aliassime
5
Birth Year: 2000
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Jarrett Stidham
(American Football player)
Jarrett Stidham
4
Birth Year: 1996
Birthplace: Corbin, Kentucky, United States
 34 
Deborah Norville
(Journalist)
Deborah Norville
6
Birth Year: 1958
Birthplace: Dalton, Georgia, United States
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Mel Tillis
(Country Singer)
Mel Tillis
3
Birth Year: 1932
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, USA
Died: November 19, 2017
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Mutulu Shakur
(Musical artist)
Mutulu Shakur
4
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
 37 
Lloyd Austin
(Military personnel)
Lloyd Austin
11
Birth Year: 1953
Birthplace: Mobile
 38 
Manjul Bhargava
(Mathematician)
Manjul Bhargava
10
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
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Nita Talbot
(Actress)
Nita Talbot
4
Birth Year: 1930
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
 40 
Lindsay Sloane
5
Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: Long Island, New York, United States
 41 
Jerry Tarkanian
(American basketball coach)
Jerry Tarkanian
3
Birth Year: 1930
Birthplace: Euclid, Ohio
Died: February 11, 2015
 42 
Larry Wilcox
(Actor)
Larry Wilcox
0
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: San Diego, California, USA
 43 
Faye Wong
(Singer-Songwriter Best Recognized as the 'Best Selling Canto-Pop Female' by Guinness World Records in 2000)
Faye Wong
4
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Beijing, China

Faye Wong is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actress. She is popularly known as  the "Diva of Asia." Her music features a combination of alternative music and mainstream Chinese pop. She is widely popular in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. As an actress, she has starred in the films Chungking Express and 2046.

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Oti Mabuse
(Dancer on the British television series, Strictly Come Dancing, and its German equivalent, Let's Dance)
Oti Mabuse
4
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Pretoria, South Africa
 45 
Laura Slade Wiggins
(Actress)
Laura Slade Wiggins
1
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Athens, Georgia, U.S.
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Ni Ni
(Actress)
Ni Ni
2
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: China
 47 
Nigel Mansell
(British Formula One Racing Driver and Winner of the 1992 World Championship)
Nigel Mansell
1
Birth Year: 1953
Birthplace: Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, England

British former racing-driver Nigel Mansell, CBE, presently ranks as #2 in the list of most-successful British Formula One drivers of all-time with regards to number of race wins. Winner of Formula One World Championship and CART Indy Car World Series, Mansell became the only racing-driver to concurrently hold the titles of World Drivers' Championship and the American open-wheel National Championship.   

 48 
A'ja Wilson
(Basketball player)
A'ja Wilson
4
Birth Year: 1996
Birthplace: Hopkins, South Carolina, United States
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Bruce Matthews
(American football player)
Bruce Matthews
1
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
 50 
Tobias Santelmann
(Norwegian Actor Best Known for His Films: ‘Kon-Tiki’ and ‘Jeg er din’)
Tobias Santelmann
2
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Freiburg, Germany

Tobias Santelmann is a German-born Norwegian actor best known for starring in the historical drama film Kon-Tiki. Interested in acting from a young age, he graduated from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Since then, he has been employed at The Norwegian Theatre in Oslo. He is also active in the TV and film industries.

Personality Traits & Characteristic of Famous People Born on August 8

Personality
Individuals with August 8 birthdays are mostly blessed with great leadership qualities. They are responsible and focussed and have a great understanding. Though these people have great imaginative powers and a craving for diversity, they are realistic in their approach and guided by a strong sense of purpose and preference. August 8th natives like to lead and are happy when in charge. They are not afraid of obstacles and challenges and have the courage and guts to move past everything. They are mostly adaptable and are open to advice and suggestion but this coupled with the independent decision-making trait. Though these people are mostly expressive, they can get stubborn and opinionated at times.  

Health
Health of those born on August 8th is usually ripe. These people mostly indulge in a nutritious and well-balanced diet. As such, they hardly face any health issues or any hardship concerning their well-being. However, it is the regular dose of exercise that these people miss out on which can cause an adverse effect on their healthy being. People with this birthdate should include some form of exercise in their daily routine to stay in shape, fit and expel stress of any kind.

Finance
Not only are August 8th born natives great at making money, they are exceptionally efficient at handling finances as well. These people do not have any problem monetarily as they are skilled at saving some amount on a regular basis for a rainy day. These people are mostly lucky with financial investments and are not likely to get into debt of any kind.

Career
Highly ambitious, focussed and disciplined, August 8th people are do not have problem choosing a career as they know what best suits them or what their liking is. Since these individuals are intellectual, responsible and have great adaptability, they serve well at managerial positions. Boosting the morale of the employees and getting work done from them is a quality that comes naturally to August 8th people. They are usually determined and hardworking and take meticulous pain to move up the ladder seeking promotion and raise.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
As workaholic an August 8th native is, he/she is equally romantic. These people are the traditional players of love and romance and have immense faith in the institution of marriage. They are sincere and devoted and completely trustworthy. In return, August 8th people are in constant need of the affection and appreciation from their lover. They like it when their partner discloses his/her deepest feelings to them and is of an open mind and heart. Since being egoistical and demanding comes naturally to Leos’, these people want a partner who would bear their occasional bossiness. Someone who is an equal emotionally, physically and mentally serves right for August 8 individuals. As parents, they often show this attitude towards their children as well.

Lucky Colors: Deep Blue, Black
Lucky Numbers: 8, 17, 26, 35, 44
Lucky Days (of the week): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Lucky Days (of the month): 8, 17, 18, 28