Famous People Born In 1962

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Discover the most famous people born in 1962. The list includes people like Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Lou Diamond Phillips, Ralph Fiennes and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include political leaders, journalists, guitarists and directors born in 1962. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, Canada & India and many more countries.
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 1 
Tom Cruise
(One of the Highest-Grossing Box Office Stars of All Time)
Tom Cruise
205
Birthdate: 3rd July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, United States
 2 
Jim Carrey
(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Energetic and Slapstick Performances)
Jim Carrey
126
Birthdate: 17th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
 3 
Steve Irwin
(Television Celebrity & Wildlife Conservationist Who Died After Getting Stung by a Stingray Barb)
Steve Irwin
70
Birthdate: 22nd February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Victoria, Australia
Died: September 4, 2006
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Steve Carell
(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Role of 'Michael Scott' in the NBC Sitcom 'The Office')
Steve Carell
36
Birthdate: 16th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Concord, Massachusetts, United States
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Jordan Peterson
(Canadian Clinical Psychologist and Author)
Jordan Peterson
104
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 12th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Edmonton, Canada
 6 
Jon Bon Jovi
(Founder and Frontman of The Rock Band "Bon Jovi")
Jon Bon Jovi
20
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 2nd March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States
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Jodie Foster
(Actress & Director)
Jodie Foster
74
Birthdate: 19th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 8 
Bo Jackson
(Former Baseball & Football Player, the Only Professional Athlete in History to be Named an 'All-Star' in Both)
Bo Jackson
15
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: 30th November
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Bessemer, Alabama, United States
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Ralph Fiennes
(English Actor Best Known for His Films: 'Schindler's List', and 'The English Patient')
Ralph Fiennes
49
Birthdate: 22nd December
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Ipswich, England
 10 
Michelle Yeoh
(Malaysian Actress Known for Her Films: ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ and ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’)
Michelle Yeoh
37
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 6th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Ipoh, Malaysia
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Emilio Estevez
(Actor, Filmmaker and Son of Actor Martin Sheen)
Emilio Estevez
24
Birthdate: 12th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Staten Island, New York, United States
 12 
Bob Odenkirk
(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Portrayal of ‘Saul Goodman’ in the Series ‘Breaking Bad’ and its Spin-Off, ‘Better Call Saul’)
Bob Odenkirk
30
Birthdate: 22nd October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Berwyn, Illinois, United States
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Paula Abdul
(Her Album 'Forever Your Girl' was One of The Most Successful Albums in 1988)
Paula Abdul
27
Listed In: Dancers
Birthdate: 19th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Fernando, California, United States
 14 
Jerry Rice
(American Former Professional Football Wide Receiver)
Jerry Rice
18
Birthdate: 13th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Starkville, Mississippi, United States
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Evander Holyfield
(The Only Boxer in the History to Win the Undisputed Championship in Two Weight Classes)
Evander Holyfield
21
Listed In: Boxers
Birthdate: 19th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Atmore, Alabama, United States
 16 
Kelly Preston
(Actress)
Kelly Preston
55
Birthdate: 13th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Died: July 12, 2020
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Troyal Garth Brooks
(Only Best-Selling Music Artist in History to have Nine Albums That Achieved Diamond Status in the US)
Troyal Garth Brooks
38
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 7th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
 18 
Wesley Snipes
(Known for His Action Roles in Films 'Blade' and 'Passenger 57')
Wesley Snipes
28
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 31st July
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States
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Matthew Broderick
(American Theatre and Film Actor Best Known for His Film 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off')
Matthew Broderick
17
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 21st March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
 20 
Demi Moore
(Actress)
Demi Moore
55
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 11th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Roswell, New Mexico, United States
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Axl Rose
(Lead Vocalist and Lyricist of the Hard Rock Band 'Guns N' Roses')
Axl Rose
47
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: 6th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Lafayette, Indiana, United States
 22 
Jennifer Jason Leigh
(Actress & Producer)
Jennifer Jason Leigh
29
Birthdate: 5th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
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Kate Spade
(Fashion Designer, Founder and Co-Owner of the Designer Brand ‘Kate Spade New York’)
Kate Spade
44
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: 24th December
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died: June 5, 2018
 24 
Sheryl Crow
(One of the Best Selling Pop, Rock Singer-Songwriter with Nine Grammy Awards)
Sheryl Crow
24
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 11th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kennett, Missouri, United States
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Tom Kenny
(Actor)
Tom Kenny
15
Birthdate: 13th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: East Syracuse, New York, United States
 26 
Andre Braugher
14
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 1st July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
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 27 
Julio Cesar Chavez
(Mexican Former Professional Boxer and Multiple-Time World Champion in Three Weight Divisions)
Julio Cesar Chavez
28
Listed In: Boxers
Birthdate: 4th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
 28 
Manute Bol
(Former Professional Basketball Player and the Tallest Player in the History of the NBA)
Manute Bol
7
Birthdate: 16th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Turalei, South Sudan
Died: June 19, 2010
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Flea (Musician)
(Musician, Actor, a Member and Bassist of the Rock Band ‘Red Hot Chili Peppers’)
Flea (Musician)
11
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: 16th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
 30 
Craig Ferguson
17
Birthdate: 17th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland
 31 
Lou Diamond Phillips
(Actor and Director Known for His Role as ‘Ritchie Valens’ in the Biopic ‘La Bamba’)
Lou Diamond Phillips
30
Birthdate: 17th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, Philippines
 32 
Lance Reddick
(American Actor and Musician Best Known for His Role as ‘Cedric Daniels’ in the TV Series ‘The Wire’)
Lance Reddick
22
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 7th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Died: March 17, 2023
 33 
Gabe Newell
(Entrepreneur)
Gabe Newell
10
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: 3rd November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
 34 
Jeff Dunham
(Comedian, Ventriloquist)
Jeff Dunham
13
Birthdate: 18th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
 35 
Cliff Burton
(Bass Guitarist for the American heavy metal band Metallica.)
Cliff Burton
21
Listed In: Guitarists
Birthdate: 10th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Castro Valley, California, United States
Died: September 27, 1986
 36 
Thomas Gibson
11
Listed In: Actors
Birthdate: 3rd July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
 37 
John Stockton
(Basketball player)
John Stockton
1
Birthdate: 26th March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States
 38 
Anthony Kiedis
(Lead Vocalist of the Rock Band ‘Red Hot Chili Peppers’)
Anthony Kiedis
23
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 1st November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
 39 
Joan Cusack
(Actress and Comedian Best Known for Her Roles in the Comedy-Drama Films: ‘Working Girl’ and ‘In & Out’)
Joan Cusack
20
Birthdate: 11th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
 40 
Patrick Ewing
(Jamaican-American Basketball Coach and Former Basketball Player)
Patrick Ewing
12
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: 5th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
 41 
David Foster Wallace
24
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 21st February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Ithaca, New York, United States
Died: September 12, 2008
 42 
Kirk Hammett
(Lead Guitarist for Heavy Metal Band 'Metallica')
Kirk Hammett
13
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: 18th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
 43 
Melissa Sue Anderson
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Mary Ingalls’ in the TV Series ‘Little House on the Prairie’)
Melissa Sue Anderson
12
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 26th September
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, United States
 44 
Tommy Lee
(Founding Member of the Heavy Metal Band 'Mötley Crüe')
Tommy Lee
28
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: 3rd October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Athens, Greece
 45 
Laura San Giacomo
15
Listed In: Actresses
Birthdate: 14th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: West Orange, New Jersey, United States
 46 
MC Hammer
(One of the Most Significant Rappers and Dancers of All Time)
MC Hammer
12
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: 30th March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
 47 
Clark Gregg
12
Birthdate: 2nd April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
 48 
Abdullah II of Jordan
(King of Jordan )
Abdullah II of Jordan
10
Listed In: Emperors & Kings
Birthdate: 30th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Amman, Jordan
 49 
Trace Adkins
(Country Singer & Actor)
Trace Adkins
11
Birthdate: 13th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Sarepta, Louisiana, United States
 50 
Mike Rowe
(Television Host and Narrator Known for His TV Series ‘Dirty Jobs’ and ‘Somebody's Gotta Do It’)
Mike Rowe
12
Birthdate: 18th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States