Famous People Born On August 9th

The uniqueness of August 9th born individual rests on the fact that they are ruled by the Sun, which governs the zodiac sign, and Mars, which governs the birthdate. Due to this, August 9 born people are exceptionally confident and determined. They are energetic and compassionate and have a curious mind that is inquisitive and thirsty for knowledge. Strongly determined, these people however need to learn the art of persuasion so as to not come across as rigid and inflexible. Overall, August 9th natives have an honourable upright character and an unselfish outlook towards life and people. 

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 1 
Whitney Houston
(Best-Selling Female R&B Artist of the 20th Century)
Whitney Houston
83
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Died: February 11, 2012
 2 
Anna Kendrick
(Actress & One of the Youngest People to be Nominated for the 'Triple Crown of Acting')
Anna Kendrick
109
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Portland, Maine, United States
 3 
Bill Skarsgard
(Best Known for His Role as 'Pennywise the Dancing Clown' in the 'It' Films)
Bill Skarsgard
65
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Vällingby, Stockholm, Sweden
 4 
Gillian Anderson
(Actress)
Gillian Anderson
70
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
 5 
Deion Sanders
(Former American Football Player, Coach and Only Athlete to Play in Both 'Super Bowl' and 'World Series')
Deion Sanders
37
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Fort Myers, Florida, United States
 6 
Sam Elliott
21
Birth Year: 1944
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
 7 
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
(American Socialite, Philanthropist and Co-Founder of the Private Orphanage ‘Graham Windham’)
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
27
Birth Year: 1757
Birthplace: Albany, New York, United States
Died: November 9, 1854
 8 
Alexa Bliss
(Professional Wrestler: Two-time SmackDown Women's Champion)
Alexa Bliss
55
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States
 9 
Melanie Griffith
(Actress and Producer Best Known for Her Romantic Comedy-Drama Film ‘Working Girl’)
Melanie Griffith
29
Birth Year: 1957
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
 10 
Eric Bana
(Actor and Comedian)
Eric Bana
42
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
 11 
Jessica Capshaw
15
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Columbia
 12 
Adelaide Kane
(Known for Her Roles in the TV Series 'Neighbours', 'Reign' and 'Once Upon a Time')
Adelaide Kane
17
Birth Year: 1990
Birthplace: Claremont, Australia
 13 
Jean Piaget
(Swiss Psychologist Known for His Work on Child Development)
Jean Piaget
11
Birth Year: 1896
Birthplace: Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Died: September 16, 1980
 14 
Ashley Johnson
9
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Camarillo, California, United States
 15 
Dan Levy
(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Role of 'David Rose' on the CBC Sitcom 'Schitt’s Creek')
Dan Levy
47
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
 16 
Mahesh Babu
48
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
 17 
Audrey Tautou
(French Actress Best Known for Her Role in the Film 'Amélie')
Audrey Tautou
13
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Beaumont, Puy-de-Dôme, France
 18 
Rod Laver
(Australian Former World No. 1 Tennis Player)
Rod Laver
19
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Rockhampton, Australia
 19 
Willian
(Brazilian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Willian
15
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Ribeirão Pires, Brazil
 20 
Ime Udoka
(Former Professional Basketball Player and Head Coach of the 'Boston Celtics')
Ime Udoka
17
Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States
 21 
Michael Kors
(Fashion Designer)
Michael Kors
14
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Long Island, New York, United States
 22 
Leigh Anne Tuohy
(Interior Designer, Entrepreneur, Writer)
Leigh Anne Tuohy
8
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
 23 
P. L. Travers
(Best Known as the Author of 'Mary Poppins' Series of Books)
P. L. Travers
17
Birth Year: 1899
Birthplace: Maryborough, Australia
Died: April 23, 1996
 24 
Rhona Mitra
(Actress)
Rhona Mitra
12
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Hampstead, United Kingdom
 25 
Thomas Lennon
(Actor)
Thomas Lennon
3
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
 26 
Kate Siegel
(Actress)
Kate Siegel
22
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
 27 
Justice Smith
(American Actor Known for His Role as ‘Franklin Webb’ in the Film ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’)
Justice Smith
18
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 28 
Philip Larkin
23
Birth Year: 1922
Birthplace: Radford, Coventry, United Kingdom
Died: December 2, 1985
 29 
Derek Fisher
(Basketball coach)
Derek Fisher
15
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
 30 
Tyson Gay
(American Track and Field Sprinter)
Tyson Gay
4
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
 31 
Ken Norton
(American Professional Boxer and WBC Heavyweight Champion in 1978)
Ken Norton
9
Birth Year: 1943
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Illinois, United States
Died: September 18, 2013
 32 
Robert Shaw
(British Actor Known for His Role as ‘Henry VIII' in the Drama Film ‘a Man for All Seasons')
Robert Shaw
1
Birth Year: 1927
Birthplace: Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
Died: August 28, 1978
 33 
Bob Cousy
(American Former Professional Basketball Player)
Bob Cousy
5
Birth Year: 1928
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
 34 
Amedeo Avogadro
(Chemist and Physicist)
Amedeo Avogadro
6
Birth Year: 1776
Birthplace: Turin, Italy
Died: July 9, 1856
 35 
Filippo Inzaghi
(Italian Professional Football Manager and Former Football Striker)
Filippo Inzaghi
9
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: Piacenza, Italy
 36 
Hoda Kotb
(Journalist and Co-Anchor of The NBC Show 'Today')
Hoda Kotb
39
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Norman, Oklahoma, United States
 37 
Tove Jansson
(Finnish Penwoman and the Author of the Children’s Book Series 'Moomin')
Tove Jansson
6
Birth Year: 1914
Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland
Died: June 27, 2001
 38 
Doug Williams
(American football player)
Doug Williams
5
Birth Year: 1955
Birthplace: Zachary, Louisiana, United States
 39 
John Key
(38th Prime Minister of New Zealand (2008 - 2016))
John Key
8
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
 40 
Juanes
(One of the Best Selling and Grammy Award Winning Colombian Hard Rock Musician)
Juanes
6
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Carolina del Príncipe, Colombia
 41 
Anwar Jibawi
(Palestinian-American Internet Personality and YouTube Star Known for His Comedic Video Content)
Anwar Jibawi
9
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
 42 
Hong Jin-young
(South Korean Singer)
Hong Jin-young
7
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
 43 
Liz Vassey
(Actress)
Liz Vassey
5
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
 44 
Arlo Parks
(Singer-songwriter, Poet)
Arlo Parks
4
Birth Year: 2000
Birthplace: London, England
 45 
John Dryden
4
Birth Year: 1631
Birthplace: Aldwincle, Northamptonshire, England
Died: May 12, 1700
 46 
Brett Hull
(Canadian–American Former Ice Hockey Player and General Manager)
Brett Hull
2
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Belleville, Ontario, Canada
 47 
Robert Aldrich
(Director)
Robert Aldrich
4
Birth Year: 1918
Birthplace: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
Died: December 5, 1983
 48 
Henry V of England
(King of England (1413 – 1422))
Henry V of England
16
Birth Year: 1386
Birthplace: Monmouth Castle, Monmouth, Principality of Wales
Died: August 31, 1422
 49 
Adam Nimoy
(Director)
Adam Nimoy
3
Birth Year: 1956
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
 50 
Jes Macallan
(Actress)
Jes Macallan
3
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Sarasota, Florida, United States U.S.

Personality Traits & Characteristic of Famous People Born on August 9

Personality
Idealistic, determined, curious and energetic, August 9th natives have that typical Lion instincts but are influenced by the Mars as well, due to their birthdate. These individuals are broadminded and knowledgeable. They welcome changes and have a knack for taking up challenges. These individuals have a fondness for creativity and do well in artistic endeavour. Since these people are sincere and compassionate, they can be emotionally very demanding. However, August 9 people always stand up for their loved ones and guard them from every harm and damage. Their negative traits include being downright bossy and reiterating.

Health
August 9 individuals are more of health preachers than health followers. They are the ones who would be concerned for others about staying healthy and fit and have a lot of tips and ideas, but when it comes to managing their own health, they tend to forget their own preaching. As such, these people often go through bouts of illness and periods of sickness. Following their own health advice is important for these people to remain healthy. Though eating right and indulging in routine exercise is not difficult for these people, August 9th individuals need a pushover for regular medical and dental check-ups.

Finance
Money is an important and vital part of the living for August 9th individuals. Thus, these people tend to work hard to secure for themselves a stable financial position. August 9 people mostly involve themselves in work that pays handsomely. In terms of spending, these people are not spendthrifts and instead spend their money judiciously and wisely. Right from their childhood, they start saving which they continue well into their adulthood.

Career
Ambitious and versatile, finding the correct job option or making the most of an opportunity is not much of a task for an August 9th individual. These people are highly creative and thus do well is most jobs. However, managerial positions are best suited for these people due to their talent for motivating others and getting the job done. Their ambitious approach and immeasurable integrity makes these people move far ahead in a chosen vocation and become a master in the same.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
Love, romance and emotions mean a lot of those born on August 9th. Probably this explains as to why these people take to heart their relationships and feel strongly about them. These individuals are absolutely affectionate and committed to romance and are perfectionist in love as well. They feel intimately about their love and like to have everything right in their relationship. When this does not happen, these individuals tend to get restless, moody and unpredictable. August 9th people are close to their family and are highly protective and possessive about them. They make loyal, devoted and intimate soul mates. As far as parenting is concerned, August 9th individuals are greatly enthusiastic about being one and indulge in mollycoddling their children. They aren’t the disciplining ones and would instead, spoil and pamper them.

Lucky Colors: Red, Maroon, Scarlet tones
Lucky Numbers: 9, 18, 27, 36. 45
Lucky Days (of the week): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Lucky Days (of the month): 9, 18, 19, 29