Famous People Born On January-17th

The people born on January 17th are known for their perceptiveness, intelligence and creative skills. Ruled by the planet of Saturn, they are extremely inspired individuals who are persistent with whatever goals they pursue. However, their determination and intellectual capabilities are superior to other Capricorns. Though they often present themselves as confident and optimistic, it is not always how they feel. Owing to their innovative ideas and hardworking nature, these people achieve great heights in their life. Decisive and independent, people born on this day are also very charismatic; however, at times they can be a tad obstinate and tend to keep all their problems to themselves. They rely more on their intuition and push themselves as hard as they can to prove their capabilities.

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Muhammad Ali

(The Greatest Heavyweight Boxer of All Time)

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Birth Year: 1942

Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Died: June 3, 2016

Betty White

(Referred the 'First Lady of Television', She Holds the Record for the ‘Longest TV Career by a Female’)

576

127

Birth Year: 1922

Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Died: December 31, 2021

Jim Carrey

(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Energetic and Slapstick Performances)

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135

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada

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Benjamin Franklin

(One of the Founding Fathers of the United States)

399

Birth Year: 1706

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Died: April 17, 1790

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(Comedian, Actor and TV Host)

346

Birth Year: 1957

Birthplace: Welch, West Virginia, United States

Zooey Deschanel

(Known for Her Deadpan Roles in Comedy Films)

187

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

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(First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017)

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Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

James Earl Jones

(One of the Greatest Actors in American History)

206

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Arkabutla, Mississippi, United States

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(Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played as a Shooting Guard)

151

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Eartha Kitt

(Singer with a Distinctive Voice Known for her Hits "Let's Do It", and "C'est si bon")

Birth Year: 1927

Birthplace: North, South Carolina, United States

Died: December 25, 2008

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(The First UK Solo Artist to Reach more than One Billion Streams on Spotify)

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Dumfries, Scotland

Kid Rock

(Singer-songwriter)

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Romeo, Michigan, United States

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Susanna Hoffs

(Singer-songwriter best known as a co-founder of the Bangles)

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Andy Kaufman

(Comedian, Best known for His Portrayal of 'Latka Gravas' on the Sitcom 'Taxi')

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: May 16, 1984

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January 18th (361)

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Oleksandr Usyk

(One of the Greatest Ukrainian Boxers of All Time)

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Simferopol, Ukraine

Naveen Andrews

(Best Known for His Role as ‘Sayid Jarrah’ in the TV Series ‘Lost’)

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Lambeth, London, England

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(Rapper)

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Willa Fitzgerald

(Actress)

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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(Musician)

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Welwyn Garden City, England

Steve Earle

(Musician, Singer-songwriter)

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia United States

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Maury Povich

(Television personality, best known for hosting the tabloid talk show Maury)

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Shari Lewis

(Former Children's puppeteer and cheerful TV personality whose character's, Lamb Chop and Charlie Horse)

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Died: August 2, 1998

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Ray J

(Singer)

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, U.S.

Paul Young

(Singer-songwriter, Singer)

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Luton

Sheree North

(Actress)

Birth Year: 1932

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: November 4, 2005

Joy Taylor

(Radio Jockey, TV Anchor)

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Anne Brontë

(Writer)

Birth Year: 1820

Birthplace: Thornton, West Yorkshire

Died: May 28, 1849

Vidal Sassoon

(Businessperson, Autobiographer)

Birth Year: 1928

Birthplace: London

Died: May 9, 2012

Nile Wilson

(Former British Artistic Gymnast and Olympic Bronze Medalist)

Birth Year: 1996

Birthplace: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

Lucy Boynton

(British-American Actress Best Known for Her Roles in TV Films: ‘Ballet Shoes’, ‘Sense and Sensibility’ and ‘Mo’)

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Joshua Malina

(Actor)

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Freddy Rodriguez

(Actor)

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Konstantin Stanislavski

(Co-founder of ‘Moscow Art Theatre’ and Developer of Stanislavski's System of Acting)

Birth Year: 1863

Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Died: August 7, 1938

Don Zimmer

(Coach)

Birth Year: 1931

Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Died: June 4, 2014

Hale Appleman

(Actor)

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: New York City, New York

Moira Shearer

(Scottish Actress and Ballet Dancer Best Known for Her Performance in the Movie 'The Red Shoes')

Birth Year: 1926

Birthplace: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

Died: January 31, 2006

Genndy Tartakovsky

(Animator known for his work on such Cartoon Network series as Dexter's Laboratory and Star Wars: Clone Wars)

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Dan Gilbert

(Businessperson)

Birth Year: 1962

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Shabba Ranks

(Musician, Singer who is notoriously popular for "Mr. Loverman" and "Ting-A-Ling")

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: St. Ann, Jamaica

Suga Free

(Rapper)

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Gardena, California

Sajal Ali

(Pakistani Televsion Actress)

Birth Year: 1994

Birthplace: Lahore

Song Kang-ho

(Actor)

Birth Year: 1967

Birthplace: Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea

Tara Elders

(Dutch Actress)

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Alva Belmont

(socialite)

Birth Year: 1853

Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama, United States

Died: January 26, 1933

Johannes von Trapp

(Austrian American Singer)

Birth Year: 1939

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Carl Laemmle

(Filmmaker)

Birth Year: 1867

Birthplace: Laupheim, Germany

Died: September 24, 1939

David Lloyd George

(Former Chancellor of the Exchequer)

Birth Year: 1863

Birthplace: Chorlton-on-Medlock

Died: March 26, 1945

Thomas Fairfax

(Political leader)

Birth Year: 1612

Birthplace: Denton Hall, Wharfedale

Died: November 12, 1671

Tiësto

(Dutch DJ and Music Producer Known for His Albums: ‘In My Memory’, ‘Just Be’ and ‘Elements of Life’)

Birth Year: 1969

Birthplace: Breda, Netherlands

Mack Sennett

(Canadian-American Film Actor, Director, and Producer)

Birth Year: 1880

Birthplace: Richmond, Canada

Died: November 5, 1960

Personality Traits & Characteristics of Famous People Born on January 17th

Personality
Very analytical and organized by nature, those born on this particular day tend to take lead as they can assess any situation better than others. Though these people have great respect for tradition and culture, they have a progressive outlook and support social reform. They are also known for their self-confidence and an indomitable will-power. However, their uncompromising approach to work and life in general may not go down well with other, at times. On the negative side, they can be a little reckless and argumentative also.

Health
The individuals born on this day tend to rely too much on caffeine and other stimulant for energy, which can lead to great health problems. They need to maintain a balanced diet full of nutrition and get enough sleep and exercise. They also need to go for regular dental checkups as they are prone to tooth related problems.

Finance
Those born on this day are career-oriented, however; money is never the sole driving force for them. They are good at managing their finances, but at times tend to overspend.

Career
Very disciplined, hardworking and focused by nature, these people do well in armed forces. As they also possess great organizational skills, they also tend to thrive as managers and politicians. Other career options for these Capricorn are fashion, civil service etc.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
Romantic life for these Capricorns is often not very smooth as they have high expectations from their partners. Though they are extremely loyal and affectionate towards their partners, they can at times be too demanding and controlling, which may lead to friction. They need to learn to respect their partner’s independence and freedom for a smoother romantic life. As parents, they have a tendency to pamper and overindulge their young ones.

Trivia
Lucky Colors: Green, Brown
Lucky Numbers: 8, 9
Lucky Days (of the Month): 8th & 9th
Lucky Days (of the Week): Saturday