Famous People Born In 1951

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Discover the most famous people born in 1951. The list includes people like Ben Carson, Robin Williams, Jesse Ventura, Kurt Russell, Mark Harmon and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include political leaders, guitarists, composers and journalists born in 1951. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, India & Canada and many more countries.
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 1 
Robin Williams
(Actor & Comedian Best Known for His Roles in 'Mork & Mindy ', 'Popeye' and 'Good Will Hunting')
Robin Williams
159
Birthdate: 21st July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: August 11, 2014
 2 
Ben Carson
(U.S. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development (2017 – 2021))
Ben Carson
85
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 18th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
 3 
Michael Keaton
(American Actor Best Known for Portraying Superhero 'Batman' in the films 'Batman' and 'Batman Returns')
Michael Keaton
29
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 5th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kennedy Township, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mark Hamill
(Best Known for His Portrayal of 'Luke Skywalker' in the 'Star Wars' Film Series)
Mark Hamill
32
Birthdate: 25th September
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
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Kurt Russell
21
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 17th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
 6 
Mark Harmon
(Actor Best Known for His Lead Role in the CBS TV Series 'NCIS')
Mark Harmon
16
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 2nd September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Burbank, California, United States
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Lynda Carter
(American Actress, Singer and Winner of Miss World USA 1972)
Lynda Carter
35
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 24th July
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
 8 
Kirstie Alley
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Rebecca Howe’ in the TV Series ‘Cheers’)
Kirstie Alley
38
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 12th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States
Died: December 5, 2022
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Dale Earnhardt
(One of the Greatest Drivers in NASCAR History)
Dale Earnhardt
18
Birthdate: 29th April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States
Died: February 18, 2001
 10 
Phil Collins
(Drummer & Lead Singer of the Rock Band 'Genesis')
Phil Collins
55
Birthdate: 30th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Chiswick, Middlesex, London, United Kingdom
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Sting
(Musician & Singer)
Sting
42
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 2nd October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Wallsend, England
 12 
Beverly D’Angelo
28
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 15th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Jeanine Pirro
(American Conservative Television Host and A Former New York State Judge)
Jeanine Pirro
30
Birthdate: 2nd June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Elmira, New York, United States
 14 
Luther Vandross
43
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 20th April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: New York City
Died: July 1, 2005
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John Deacon
(Musician)
John Deacon
23
Listed In: Bassists
Birthdate: 19th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Oadby, United Kingdom
 16 
Jane Seymour
(Known for Her Role as ‘Emma Callon’ in the TV Series ‘The Onedin Line’)
Jane Seymour
36
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 15th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hayes, Middlesex, England
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John Mellencamp
(Singer-Songwriter Best Known for His singles ‘Jack & Diane’, ‘Hurts So Good’ and ‘Crumblin' Down’)
John Mellencamp
29
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 7th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Seymour, Indiana, United States
 18 
Cassandra Peterson
21
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 17th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Manhattan, Kansas
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Sally Ride
(The First American Woman and The Third Woman in Space)
Sally Ride
22
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 26th May
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Encino, Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: July 23, 2012
 20 
Lou Ferrigno
(Retired Professional Bodybuilder and Actor Known for his Titular Role in the TV series ‘The Incredible Hulk’)
Lou Ferrigno
8
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: 9th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Stellan Skarsgård
(One of the Most Versatile and Influential Actors of His Generation)
Stellan Skarsgård
29
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 13th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Gothenburg, Sweden
 22 
Anjelica Huston
(Actress Known for her Performance in 'Prizzi's Honor' and Daughter of Director John Huston)
Anjelica Huston
13
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: 8th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
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Crystal Gayle
(Country Singer-Songwriter Best Known for Her 1977 Hit Single 'Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue')
Crystal Gayle
26
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 9th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Paintsville, Kentucky, United States
 24 
Karen Allen
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Marion Ravenwood’ in the Film ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’)
Karen Allen
8
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 5th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Carrollton, Illinois, United States
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Jean Smart
(Actress)
Jean Smart
32
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 13th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
 26 
Mick Mars
(Guitarist and Co-Founder of the Heavy Metal Band 'Mötley Crüe')
Mick Mars
28
Listed In: Guitarists
Birthdate: 4th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
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Rush Limbaugh
(Conservative Political Commentator and Host of 'The Rush Limbaugh Show')
Rush Limbaugh
73
Birthdate: 12th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States
Died: February 17, 2021
 28 
Tommy Hilfiger
(American Fashion Designer and Founder of ‘Tommy Hilfiger Corporation’)
Tommy Hilfiger
13
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: 24th March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Elmira, New York, United States
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Joey Ramone
(Lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Ramones)
Joey Ramone
11
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 19th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Forest Hills, New York, United States
Died: April 15, 2001
 30 
Pam Dawber
(Actress)
Pam Dawber
16
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 18th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
 31 
Cheryl Ladd
(Actress)
Cheryl Ladd
15
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 12th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Huron, South Dakota, USA
 32 
Barry Van Dyke
13
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 31st July
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
 33 
Richard Thomas
(Best Known for His Role as ‘John-Boy Walton’ in the TV Series ‘The Waltons’)
Richard Thomas
4
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 13th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
 34 
Tony Danza
(American Actor Known for Co-starring in the Television Series Taxi And Who’s the Boss?)
Tony Danza
9
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 21st April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
 35 
Ace Frehley
(Co-founder and Former Lead Guitarist of the American Rock Band ‘Kiss’)
Ace Frehley
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: 27th April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
 36 
Chrissie Hynde
(Musician and Lead Vocalist, Guitarist, and Primary Songwriter of the Rock Band ‘Pretenders’)
Chrissie Hynde
22
Listed In: Rock Singers
Birthdate: 7th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, United States
 37 
Roberto Durán
(Former Boxer from Panama Who Was a World Champion in 4 Categories)
Roberto Durán
16
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: 16th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Guararé, Panama
 38 
Steve Prefontaine
(American Long-Distance Runner)
Steve Prefontaine
8
Listed In: Athletes
Birthdate: 25th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
Died: May 30, 1975
 39 
Bob Geldof
(Lead Singer of The Irish Rock Band 'The Boomtown Rats')
Bob Geldof
14
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: 5th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dún Laoghaire, Ireland
 40 
Phyllis Smith
(Actress and Casting Associate Best Known for Her Role as ‘Phyllis Vance’ in the TV Series ‘The Office’)
Phyllis Smith
6
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 10th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
 41 
Bonnie Tyler
(Singer Known for Her Distinctive Husky Voice and Debut Album 'The World Starts Tonight')
Bonnie Tyler
15
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 8th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Skewen, Neath, Wales
 42 
Stephen Root
(Known as the Voices of ‘Bill Dauterive’ and ‘Buck Strickland’ in the Animated Series ‘King of the Hill’)
Stephen Root
6
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 17th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Sarasota, Florida, United States
 43 
David Coverdale
(Singer-Songwriter and Founder of the Hard Rock Band 'Whitesnake')
David Coverdale
3
Listed In: Rock Singers
Birthdate: 22nd September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Cleveland, England, United Kingdom
 44 
Geoffrey Rush
(Actor)
Geoffrey Rush
13
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 6th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Toowoomba, Australia
 45 
Treat Williams
(American Actor Known for His Performances in Films, Series, and Theater)
Treat Williams
3
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 1st December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Rowayton, Connecticut, United States
 46 
William Katt
(Best Known as the Star of the Television Series 'The Greatest American Hero')
William Katt
8
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 16th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 47 
Dan Fogelberg
(Musician)
Dan Fogelberg
7
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: 13th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, USA
Died: December 16, 2007
 48 
Joe Pantoliano
(Character Actor)
Joe Pantoliano
4
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 12th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
 49 
Patricia Richardson
(American television actress)
Patricia Richardson
7
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 23rd February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bethesda, Maryland, United States
 50 
Debra Jo Rupp
(Actress)
Debra Jo Rupp
5
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 24th February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Glendale, California