Famous People Born On January 2nd

Those born on 2nd of January, fall under the influence of Capricorn, the 10th sign in the zodiac. True to their sun sign, individuals born on this particular day are approachable and tend to be quite adaptable. Known for their generous characteristics, these individuals are very ambitious and don’t shy away from asking for help. They are also very co-operative and competitive by nature and tend to enjoy group activities. They are also blessed with strong will power and are hard workers, with strong sense of justice and fairness towards others. However, owing to their sensitive nature, at times they can be a tad unpredictable and are also susceptible to mood swings.

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 1 
Isaac Asimov
(Writer Best Known for His Hard Science Fiction Novels and Professor of Biochemistry)
Isaac Asimov
42
Birth Year: 1920
Birthplace: Petrovichi, Russia
Died: April 6, 1992
 2 
Taye Diggs
(Actor)
Taye Diggs
18
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
 3 
Tia Carrere
(Actress and Singer)
Tia Carrere
24
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
 4 
Cuba Gooding Jr.
19
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
 5 
Dax Shepard
(Known for His Role in NBC Comedy Series 'Parenthood' & Host of the Podcast 'Armchair Expert')
Dax Shepard
39
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Michigan, United States
 6 
Ben Hardy
(Actor)
Ben Hardy
28
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Bournemouth, Dorset, England,United Kingdom
Renee Elise Goldsberry
12
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: San Jose, California, United States
 8 
Barry Morris Goldwater
(Former United States Senator)
Barry Morris Goldwater
18
Birth Year: 1909
Birthplace: Phoenix
Died: May 29, 1998
 9 
Shelley Hennig
5
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Metairie, Louisiana, United States
 10 
Tommy Morrison
(1993 WBO Heavyweight Champion )
Tommy Morrison
17
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Gravette, Arkansas, United States
Died: September 1, 2013
 11 
Paz Vega
(Spanish Actress)
Paz Vega
12
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Seville, Spain
 12 
Christy Turlington
(American Model and Humanitarian)
Christy Turlington
7
Birth Year: 1969
Birthplace: Walnut Creek, California, United States
 13 
Alden Richards
(One of the Celebrated and Most Awarded Artists in the Philippines)
Alden Richards
17
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
 14 
Roger Miller
(Singer-songwriter, Musician)
Roger Miller
4
Birth Year: 1936
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Died: October 25, 1992
 15 
Jack Hanna
(Zoologist)
Jack Hanna
4
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
 16 
Turner Tenney
(American Former Online Streamer)
Turner Tenney
18
Birth Year: 1997
Birthplace: Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, United States
 17 
Anthony Carrigan
(Actor, Television actor)
Anthony Carrigan
5
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
 18 
Fernando Tatis Jr.
(Baseball player)
Fernando Tatis Jr.
17
Birth Year: 1999
Birthplace: San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
 19 
Thérèse of Lisieux
(Roman Catholic Nun Known as the ‘Little Flower of Jesus’)
Thérèse of Lisieux
8
Birth Year: 1873
Birthplace: Alençon, France
Died: September 30, 1897
 20 
Peter Gadiot
(British Actor Known for His Role as ‘James Valdez’ in the TV Series ‘Queen of the South’)
Peter Gadiot
6
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: London, England
 21 
Pernell Whitaker
(American Professional Boxer Who Was a Four-Weight World Champion)
Pernell Whitaker
2
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Died: July 14, 2019
 22 
Jagmeet Singh
(Canadian Politician and Leader of the New Democratic Party)
Jagmeet Singh
16
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
 23 
Gabrielle Carteris
(Best Known for Her Role as Andrea Zuckerman in 'Beverly Hills, 90210')
Gabrielle Carteris
9
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
 24 
Mehmed IV
(Sultan of the Ottoman Empire)
Mehmed IV
4
Birth Year: 1642
Birthplace: Istanbul
Died: January 6, 1693
 25 
Pauline Chalamet
(American–French Actress, Writer and Director)
Pauline Chalamet
5
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: United States
 26 
Kate Bosworth
(American Actress Known for Her Films ‘The Horse Whisperer’ and ‘Remember the Titans’)
Kate Bosworth
13
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 27 
Anna Lee
(Actress)
Anna Lee
2
Birth Year: 1913
Birthplace: Ightham, Kent, England
Died: May 14, 2004
 28 
Karina Smirnoff
(Ballroom dancer who won the 13th season of Dancing with the Stars)
Karina Smirnoff
5
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Kharkiv, Ukraine
 29 
Todd Haynes
(Film director)
Todd Haynes
0
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
 30 
David Cone
(Baseball player)
David Cone
2
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
 31 
Abbie Eaton
(Racing driver)
Abbie Eaton
0
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Hull, England, UK
 32 
Joanna Pacula
(Actress)
Joanna Pacula
1
Birth Year: 1957
Birthplace: Tomaszow Lubelski, Poland
 33 
Trombone Shorty
(Musician)
Trombone Shorty
1
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
 34 
Francois Pienaar
(South African Retired Rugby Union Player)
Francois Pienaar
5
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Vereeniging, South Africa
 35 
David Bailey
(Photographer)
David Bailey
0
Birth Year: 1938
Birthplace: Leytonstone
 36 
Renata Notni
(Actress)
Renata Notni
1
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Cuernavaca, Mexico
 37 
Edgar Martínez
(Baseball player)
Edgar Martínez
0
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
 38 
Robert Helenius
(Finnish Professional Boxer)
Robert Helenius
3
Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
 39 
Naoki Urasawa
(Artist)
Naoki Urasawa
0
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
 40 
Oleg Deripaska
(Entrepreneur, Investor, Businessperson)
Oleg Deripaska
2
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russian SFSR
 41 
Oscar Micheaux
3
Birth Year: 1884
Birthplace: Metropolis, Illinois, United States
Died: March 25, 1951
 42 
Kirk Hinrich
(Basketball Player)
Kirk Hinrich
2
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Sioux City, Iowa, United States
 43 
Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
(Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1806 - 1826))
Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
2
Birth Year: 1784
Birthplace: Coburg, Germany
Died: January 29, 1844
 44 
Cole Caufield
(American Professional Ice Hockey Right Winger)
Cole Caufield
2
Birth Year: 2001
Birthplace: Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States
 45 
Folke Bernadotte
(Swedish Diplomat Who Negotiated the Release of 31000 Prisoners from German Concentration Camps in World War II)
Folke Bernadotte
1
Birth Year: 1895
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Died: September 17, 1948
 46 
Sister Nancy
(Singer)
Sister Nancy
0
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: Kingston
 47 
James Wolfe
(Officer)
James Wolfe
1
Birth Year: 1727
Birthplace: Westerham, United Kingdom
Died: September 13, 1759
 48 
Craig James
(Sports commentator)
Craig James
1
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Texas
 49 
David Gyasi
(Actor)
David Gyasi
0
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England
 50 
André Aciman
(Italian-American Writer and Professor)
André Aciman
2
Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: Alexandria, Egypt

Personality Traits & Characteristics of Famous People Born on January 2nd

Personality
Individuals born on the 2nd of January are very responsible and dedicated in whatever they pursue. They detest favoritism and possess great team spirit, which makes them excellent co-worker and friend. At times, they can be extremely demanding and don’t hold others responsible for their successes and failures. They fear being judged by others, owing to which they prefer not to reveal their inner insecurities. Though often reserved by nature, these people are sociable and make a lot of friends.

Health
These individuals may often suffer from stress related disorders, which may be due a high-paced lifestyle, with little time for relaxation. They are also susceptible to teeth, gums and skin related problems and thus need to take care of their diet. It is also advisable for them to take part in outdoor activities such as skating and rock climbing, which can be extremely beneficial for their health.

Finance
Though they can manage their finances well, however at time they may lose money-making opportunities and tend to overspend at times. However, with time and maturity they learn how to handle their finances to meet their responsibilities.
    
Career
As these people are blessed with intuitive nature, they often make good teachers and social workers. They also make good managers and achieve success in the field of public relations. They also possess creative skills which makes them successful writers, journalists, photographers as well as musicians.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
Even though they don’t get themselves romantically attached very easily, when they fall in love, they are very loyal and dedicated. They tend to look for partners who share their interest and goals. They are very devoted to their family members and enjoy a healthy family life. As parents, they are very loving and caring towards their children and also cultivate some degree of independence in their kids from a very young age.

Trivia
Lucky Colors:  Blue, Brown & Silver
Lucky Numbers: 2 & 3
Lucky Days (of the Month): 2nd & 3rd
Lucky Days (of the Week): Saturday & Monday