Famous People Born On December 29th

The planet Saturn traditionally rules the star sign Capricorn and individuals born under it. However, December 29 individuals come under the dual influence of Saturn and Moon, former being the ruler of the zodiacal group and latter being the governor of the actual date in which these individuals are born. Thus, the two celestial bodies together combine forces to make up the unique emotional, behavioural and personality traits of December 29 folks. Socially eloquent, December 29 individuals are responsible, thoughtful and dedicated people. They have a fondness for fairness which makes them excellent friend, co-worker and partner. However, behind these personality strengths are a few weakness of December 29 folks. They can be self-inhibiting and over-demanding. Since these people crave for perfection, this might take a toll on their mind, body and soul and make them stressed out. It is very crucial for December 29 individuals to take time out, relax and have fun every now and then.

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 1 
Alison Brie
(Actress)
Alison Brie
56
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 2 
Mary Tyler Moore
(Known for Her Role in TV Sitcoms ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show')
Mary Tyler Moore
16
Birth Year: 1936
Birthplace: Brooklyn Heights, New York, United States
Died: January 25, 2017

Actress and producer, Mary Tyler Moore, was well known for appearing in popular sitcoms in the 1960s and 1970s. She also appeared in a few movies and was nominated for an Academy Award. She advocated for animal rights and diabetes prevention and was the international chairman of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

 3 
Dylan Minnette
80
Birth Year: 1996
Birthplace: Evansville, Indiana

Dylan Minnette is an American actor best known for playing Clay Jensen in the TV series 13 Reasons Why. Apart from being an actor, Minnette is also a musician who sings and plays the guitar for the alternative rock band Wallows. As part of Wallows, Minnette performed at a concert called Summer Meltdown to create awareness about autism in 2010. 

 4 
Ted Danson
(Best Known for His Roles in the NBC Sitcom ‘Cheers’ and the CBS Sitcom ‘Becker’)
Ted Danson
15
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
Known for his Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning performance as Sam Malone in the sitcom Cheers, Ted Danson has also donated generously to various Democratic campaigns. The actor, who has graced the cover of GQ thrice, is also an environmental activist and has co-founded the American Oceans Campaign and Oceana.org
 5 
Jude Law
(Actor)
Jude Law
49
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: London, England

British actor Jude Law is hailed as one of the most respected and talented artists of his generation. The movie Shopping in 1994 was his breakthrough moment and he has not looked back since then. He has worked across continents, with some of his prominent films being Gattaca, The Talented Mr Ripley, Cold Mountain, Alfie, Road to Perdition, Captain Marvel and Sherlock Holmes.

 6 
Ross Lynch
(Lead Vocalist of the Pop Rock Band ‘R5’)
Ross Lynch
62
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Littleton, Colorado, United States
Ross Lynch made his debut as Austin Moon in the Disney series Austin & Ally. He also appeared as Brady in the Teen Beach TV films and as Harvey Kinkle in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. He has also delivered a Billboard-topping album with the band R5.
 7 
Andrew Johnson
(17th President of the United States)
Andrew Johnson
23
Birth Year: 1808
Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Died: July 31, 1875

The 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency while serving as the vice president when Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Born in poverty, Andrew Johnson did not attend school. However, he worked his way up to become a prominent politician—an inspiring story indeed!

 8 
Jon Voight
(Best Known for His Performance in the Films: 'Midnight Cowboy', 'Coming Home' and 'The Champ')
Jon Voight
25
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Yonkers, New York, United States

A veteran actor who has been active in Hollywood for almost six decades, Jon Voight is the recipient of one Academy Award and four Golden Globe Awards. Coming to prominence in the late 1960s with several critically acclaimed roles, he went through a lean phase before resurrecting his career. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2019.

 9 
Jane Levy
(Actress)
Jane Levy
13
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
 10 
Patricia Clarkson
(Actress)
Patricia Clarkson
20
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
 11 
Katherine Moennig
(Actress)
Katherine Moennig
20
Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
 12 
Dexter Holland
(Lead Vocalist and Guitarist of the Rock Band 'The Offspring')
Dexter Holland
4
Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Garden Grove, California, United States

Bryan Holland, or Dexter Holland, formed the rock band The Offspring, of which he is also the lead singer and guitarist. A virologist, too, he also attained a PhD in molecular biology from USC. He is also a certified pilot and works for charitable causes such as AIDS awareness.

 13 
Paris Berelc
(Actress and Model Known for Her Role as ‘Skylar Storm’ in the ‘Disney XD’ TV Series ‘Mighty Med’)
Paris Berelc
14
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Paris Berelc is an American model and actress who successfully transitioned from being a teen star to an actress. Three years after gracing the cover page of American Girl magazine, Berelc's parents decided to move to Los Angeles, which helped her establish a career in acting. Paris Berelc has not looked back since moving to Los Angeles. 

 14 
Diego Luna
(Actor Known for His Role in the Films 'Y tu mamá también', 'Rudo y Cursi' and 'Milk')
Diego Luna
22
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Toluca, Mexico

Diego Luna is a Mexican actor, singer, producer, and director. The son of a popular set designer, he was exposed to show business as a young boy. He started acting when he was just seven and appeared in many telenovelas. He then moved to films and has appeared in many hit films, including Open Range and The Terminal.  

 15 
Charlotte Riley
(English Actress Known for Her Roles as ‘Sarah Hurst’ in the Film ‘Easy Virtue’)
Charlotte Riley
15
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Grindon, County Durham, England

Charlotte Riley is an English actress who started hogging the limelight after her wedding to popular English actor Tom Hardy. Charlotte Riley is credited with helping Tom Hardy get back on his feet after the latter's separation from his then-girlfriend Rachael Speed.

 16 
Danny McBride
(Actor)
Danny McBride
8
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Statesboro, Georgia, USA
 17 
Mekhi Phifer
5
Birth Year: 1974
Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York, United States
Mekhi Phifer is best known as Greg Pratt from the medical drama ER. He also starred with Eminem in the film 8 Mile. Fans also loved him in the series Lie to Me and Torchwood: Miracle Day, and as Tyrell Martin in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
 18 
Myles Garrett
(American football player)
Myles Garrett
6
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Arlington, Texas, United States
 19 
Michael Cudlitz
(Actor)
Michael Cudlitz
3
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Long Island, New York, USA
 20 
Marianne Faithfull
9
Birth Year: 1946
Birthplace: Hampstead

Marianne Faithfull is an English singer, actress, and songwriter. Faithfull emerged as one of the most prominent female music artists during the 1960s when the United States was happily embracing the British Invasion. However, her professional achievements were overshadowed by heroin addiction, homelessness, and an eating disorder in the 1970s. Nevertheless, Marianne Faithfull staged a comeback and became successful.

 21 
Jennifer Ehle
(Actress)
Jennifer Ehle
6
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
 22 
Bernard Cribbins
(English Actor and Singer )
Bernard Cribbins
2
Birth Year: 1928
Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England
Died: July 28, 2022
 23 
Elizabeth of Russia
(Empress of Russia (1741 - 1762))
Elizabeth of Russia
8
Birth Year: 1709
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: January 5, 1762
Elizabeth Petrovna, or Elizabeth of Russia, daughter of Tsar Peter the Great, was the Russian empress from 1741 to 1762. She became famous for not executing a single person during her rule and for modernizing Russia’s architecture. She was a key figure of the Russian Age of Enlightenment.
 24 
Dina Merrill
(Actress, Socialite, Philanthropist)
Dina Merrill
10
Birth Year: 1923
Birthplace: New York City, New York, U.S.
Died: May 22, 2017
Socialite/actor Dina Merrill was the only child of Post Cereals owner Marjorie Merriweather Post and stockbroker and financier Edward Francis Hutton. Dina served RKO Pictures as their vice chairperson. She also appeared in movies such as The Sundowners and Butterfield 8, and was on the boards of various charitable trusts.
 25 
Sean Payton
(Coach)
Sean Payton
4
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States
 26 
Rick Danko
(Singer-Songwriter, Bassist and Founding Member of 'The Band')
Rick Danko
2
Birth Year: 1943
Birthplace: Norfolk County, Canada
Died: December 10, 1999

Canadian singer and The Band member Rick Danko initially performed as a rhythm guitarist and bassist for The Hawks. Part of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Danko struggled with drug addiction and was once even arrested in Japan for smuggling drugs. He died in his sleep after a performance.

 27 
Gene Okerlund
(Professional Wrestling Interviewer)
Gene Okerlund
7
Birth Year: 1942
Birthplace: Brookings, South Dakota, United States
Died: January 2, 2019
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William Ewart Gladstone
(Prime Minister)
William Ewart Gladstone
7
Birth Year: 1809
Birthplace: Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Died: May 19, 1898

William Ewart Gladstone was a British politician and statesman. During a career that spanned six decades, Gladstone served as prime minister of the UK for 12 years, which included four different terms. Often counted among Britain's greatest leaders, Gladstone has been portrayed in several films and television series, such as Parnell, The Prime Minister, Edward the Seventh, and Number 10.

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Theo Epstein
(American baseball executive)
Theo Epstein
1
Birth Year: 1973
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
 30 
Jason Gould
(Actor and Singer)
Jason Gould
6
Birth Year: 1966
Birthplace: New York, New York City, United States

Jason Gould is an American singer and actor. The son of actor Elliott Gould and actress Barbra Streisand, Jason Gould followed in the footsteps of his parents and established a career in the American entertainment industry. Also a writer and filmmaker, Jason Gould has directed a short film titled Inside Out

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Klaus Fuchs
(Theoretical Physicist and Atomic Spy)
Klaus Fuchs
7
Birth Year: 1911
Birthplace: Rüsselsheim, German Empire
Died: January 28, 1988

German theoretical physicist Klaus Fuchs worked on many significant theoretical calculations relating to the first nuclear weapons. He was also an atomic spy who provided information about nuclear weapons production to the Soviet Union during World War II. He was convicted and jailed for nine years, following which he resumed his career as a physicist.

 32 
Leonor Varela
(Chilean Actor and the Daughter of Biologist and Neuroscientist Francisco Varela García)
Leonor Varela
6
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Santiago, Chile
 33 
Paula Poundstone
(Stand-up comedian)
Paula Poundstone
11
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, United States
 34 
Cozy Powell
(Drummer)
Cozy Powell
5
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: Cirencester
Died: April 5, 1998
 35 
Yvonne Elliman
(Singer)
Yvonne Elliman
8
Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
 36 
Eric Berry
(American Football Player)
Eric Berry
1
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Fairburn, Georgia, United States
 37 
Alexa Ray Joel
(American Singer-Songwriter & Daughter Of Billy Joel)
Alexa Ray Joel
7
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
 38 
Wayne Huizenga
(Entrepreneur)
Wayne Huizenga
0
Birth Year: 1937
Birthplace: Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States
Died: March 22, 2018
 39 
Ray Nitschke
(American Football player)
Ray Nitschke
1
Birth Year: 1936
Birthplace: Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States
Died: March 8, 1998
 40 
Evan Seinfeld
(Musician)
Evan Seinfeld
2
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
 41 
Ed Flanders
(Actor)
Ed Flanders
1
Birth Year: 1934
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Died: February 22, 1995
 42 
Billy Mitchell
(Military General)
Billy Mitchell
2
Birth Year: 1879
Birthplace: Nice, France
Died: February 19, 1936
 43 
Ashleigh Banfield
(Canadian-American Journalist and Host of Banfield on the Newsnation Network)
Ashleigh Banfield
1
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada

Ashleigh Banfield is a Canadian-American journalist best known for hosting the popular television news program Banfield. A well-known journalist, Banfield has also hosted shows like Early Start and Legal View with Ashleigh Banfield on CNN. In 1994, she was honored at the NATPE Iris Awards with two awards under the Best of Festival and Best News Documentary categories.

 44 
Vera Brittain
2
Birth Year: 1893
Birthplace: Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, England
Died: March 29, 1970
 45 
Princess Kako of Akishino
(Japanese Princess, Prince Akishino’s Daughter)
Princess Kako of Akishino
9
Birth Year: 1994
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Princess Kako of Akishino, the second child of Japan’s Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko, excelled in figure skating in school. She later studied performing arts and psychology at the University of Leeds. Kako isn’t eligible to rule ever, as Japan doesn’t include women in the line of royal succession.

 46 
Jon Polito
(Actor)
Jon Polito
2
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: September 1, 2016
 47 
Charles Goodyear
(Inventor of Vulcanized Rubber)
Charles Goodyear
1
Birth Year: 1800
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died: July 1, 1860

Charles Goodyear was an American manufacturing engineer and self-taught chemist who developed vulcanized rubber. He invented the chemical process to manufacture pliable, moldable, and waterproof rubber which revolutionized the automobile industry. In 1976, Charles Goodyear was inducted posthumously into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

 48 
Iain De Caestecker
(Actor)
Iain De Caestecker
4
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
 49 
Christen Press
(Football Player)
Christen Press
19
Birth Year: 1988
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 50 
Pablo Casals
(Composer, Conductor and One of the Greatest Cellists of All time)
Pablo Casals
2
Birth Year: 1876
Birthplace: El Vendrell, Spain
Died: October 22, 1973

Spanish cellist Pablo Casals got his first lessons in instruments such as the violin and the piano from his organist father. Known for his unique technique of using flexible left-hand positions, he later formed a celebrated trio with pianist Alfred Cortot and violinist Jacques Thibaud. He won a posthumous Grammy.

Personality Traits & Characteristic of Famous People Born on December 29

Personality
The personality of individuals born on December 29 includes traits of flexibility, cooperativeness and generosity. They are attractive and charming and much sociable than their counterparts. These individuals are hardworking by nature with utmost determination, strong intellect and great sense of justice. What’s more, they possess a creative streak and have a love for music and art. Since these people often burden themselves with too much work, they need to learn to pace themselves well. An interesting fact for December 29 individuals is that they have the ability to be transformed by spiritual significance, but only after experiencing a profound and transfiguring reality.

Health
The health of individuals born on December 29 is mostly on the extremes. These people either experience terrific health or terrible one. This is mostly due to the fact that December 29 individuals are of two categories, either extremely cautious or absolutely unconcerned. Most of the times, these people base their healthy living on their emotional and psychological health. They believe that if they are emotionally fit, they can attain physical healthiness and thus overall vitality. As such, it is their emotional condition which often dictates just how well they take care of themselves. December 29 individuals need to treat the balanced route to experience good health and vitality.

Finance
The financial condition of individuals born on December 29 is mostly stable with a few hiccups here and there. These people are skilled at handling money and managing their finances but they can be a tad bit mean as well. Most December 29 individuals feel vulnerable about their financial situation and thus are prone to have a scarcity mentality, which further causes them to make foolish decisions in life. Experience and maturity are likely to teach these individuals how to better manage their finances.

Career
Creatively endowed, individuals born on December 29 mostly opt for a life in the field of arts. If they are otherwise employed, they make sure to pursue artistic hobby or interest. Career wise, these people enjoy work that involves mental challenges and is of varied nature. Occupations that provide a high pay scale along with a sense of achievement are the best options for those born on this date.  

Relationships, Marriage & Children
Capricorns born on the twenty ninth day of December are sociable folks. They hate spending time alone or in isolation and seek out to make lots of friends. However, as far as romantic relationships are concerned, these individuals fall for them towards later in life as they do not place much importance to love bonds initially. An ideal partner for December 29 individuals is one who shares similar ideals and goals and with whom they can build an intellectual rapport. Since these people have a high standard for everything in life, it is difficult to impress them easily. Only when these people are sure of their partner do they commit to the relationship. These people are extremely loving, caring, compassionate and sympathetic towards their partner. As parents, December 29 men and women are compassionate types. They do not demand much from their children and understand their basic needs and desires.

Lucky Color: Cream, White, Green
Lucky Number: 2, 11, 20, 29, 38, 47, 56
Lucky Days (of the week): Monday, Thursday, Sunday
Lucky Days (of the month): 2, 11, 20