Famous People Born On July 17th

Moon is accountable for the personality traits typical to all Cancerian individuals, as it is the reigning celestial body of the zodiac sign. However, the actual date in which individuals are born is rule by different planets which explain the plausible difference in the characteristic of individuals falling in the same zodiacal group. People born on July 17 come under the influence of Saturn and Moon. Thus, the probabilities of their personality are different and unique. These people possess a commonsensical yet realistic approach to life. They have a cheerful outlook and a soft heart. They are not biased folks and believe in having a balanced view of the circumstances and conditions. Additionally, these people have lots of patience, perseverance and loyalty in them. The only thing that fails to work for July 17 individuals is their obstinate streak, which can cause misjudgement.

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 1 
Luke Bryan
(Country Singer and Songwriter)
Luke Bryan
28
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Leesburg, Georgia, United States

Luke Bryan is an American singer and songwriter. As a songwriter, Bryan has contributed to the success of songs recorded by musicians like Billy Currington and Travis Tritt. He is also an acclaimed singer with many prestigious awards under his belt. Also known for his philanthropic activities, Bryan has supported various charities, such as Red Cross and City of Hope.

 2 
Angela Merkel
(First Female Chancellor of Germany (2005 - 2021))
Angela Merkel
125
Birth Year: 1954
Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany

The current chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel is widely described as the world's most powerful woman. Also considered the de facto leader of the European Union (EU), Angela Merkel has played an important role in strengthening international trade agreements. In 2020, she was named in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People.

 3 
David Hasselhoff
(American Actor and TV Personality Who Holds a Guinness World Record as the Most Watched Man on TV)
David Hasselhoff
35
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

David Hasselhoff played the iconic role of Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch. He has also starred in The Young and The Restless and Knight Rider, judged on America’s Got Talent, released a music album, and appeared in Broadway musicals. He has a Guinness record for being the most-watched man on TV.

 4 
Donald Sutherland
(Canadian Actor With a Film Career Spanning Six Decades)
Donald Sutherland
27
Birth Year: 1935
Birthplace: Saint John, Canada

Donald Sutherland is arguably the greatest Canadian actor of all time. In an illustrious career, that spans over more than five decades, Sutherland has played an influential role in both Canadian and American entertainment industries. He won an Academy Honorary Award in 2017 for his immense contribution to cinema. He is the father of actors Kiefer, Rossif, and Angus Sutherland.

 5 
Billie Lourd
(Known for Her Roles in the TV Series 'Scream Queens', 'American Horror Story' and 'Star Wars' Sequel Trilogy)
Billie Lourd
36
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
The only child of actor Carrie Fisher, Billie Lourd gained fame for her performance as Chanel #3 in Scream Queens and her roles in American Horror Story. Fans loved her as Lieutenant Connix in the Star Wars films The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi and as Gigi in Booksmart.
 6 
James Cagney
(One of the Greatest Male Stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood)
James Cagney
17
Birth Year: 1899
Birthplace: Lower East Side, New York, United States
Died: March 30, 1986

James Cagney was an American dancer and actor who won the Academy Award for his performance in the 1942 musical, Yankee Doodle Dandy. In 1984, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to the entertainment industry. In 1999, he was named in the American Film Institute's Greatest Male Stars of the Classical Hollywood Cinema list.

 7 
Diahann Carroll
11
Birth Year: 1935
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
Died: October 4, 2019

Diahann Carroll was an American actress, model, singer, and activist. In 1962, she became the first African-American woman to receive a Tony Award under Best Actress in a Musical category. She is credited with starring in Julia, the first American TV series to star a black woman in a non-stereotypical role; Carroll's portrayal of Julia earned her a Golden Globe.

 8 
Terence Tao
(One of the Greatest Living Mathematicians Who is Referred to as the 'Mozart of Mathematics')
Terence Tao
30
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia

Terence Tao is an Australian-American mathematician who works at the University of California, Los Angeles as a professor of mathematics. Widely considered one of the most prominent living mathematicians, Tao was honored with the prestigious Fields Medal in 2006. In 2014, he was awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics.

 9 
Kali Uchis
(American Grammy Award Winning Musician Known for His Debut Album 'Isolation')
Kali Uchis
28
Birth Year: 1994
Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Kali Uchis is an American singer who sings in English and Spanish languages. Uchis achieved international recognition after the release of her hit debut studio album Isolation. Over the course of her career, Kali Uchis has received several prestigious awards such as the Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, and American Music Award.

 10 
Phyllis Diller
(Comedian, Actress)
Phyllis Diller
8
Birth Year: 1917
Birthplace: Lima, Ohio, United States
Died: August 20, 2012
 11 
Lucie Arnaz
(American Actress, Singer and Daughter of Actors Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz)
Lucie Arnaz
15
Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

The daughter of Arnaz and Lucille Ball, Lucie Arnaz went on to become an actress. Over the years, Lucie has played an important role in preserving her mother's legacy; from 2002 to 2007, she presided over the directors' board of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center. She also played a key role in promoting the Lucille Ball Festival of New Comedy.

 12 
Eric Winter
6
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: La Mirada, California, United States
Eric Winter is best known as Craig O'Laughlin from The Mentalist and as Dash Gardiner from Witches of East End. He has also appeared in movies such as Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay. He was initially a model. He has also co-authored a children’s book with his wife.
 13 
Benjamin Mendy
(French Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Left-Back)
Benjamin Mendy
23
Birth Year: 1994
Birthplace: Longjumeau, France
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Bitty Schram
(Actress)
Bitty Schram
11
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Bitty Schram is best known as Sharona Fleming from the series Monk and as Evelyn Gardner from the film A League of Their Own. She studied advertising at university on a tennis scholarship and then ventured into Broadway, with performances in plays such as Laughter on the 23rd Floor.
 15 
Alun Armstrong
10
Birth Year: 1946
Birthplace: Annfield Plain

Alun Armstrong is an English actor renowned for playing eccentric characters. Known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Armstrong received the prestigious Olivier Award for his portrayal of the title role in the musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. For his contributions to the arts, Alun Armstrong was awarded two honorary degrees in July 2009.

 16 
Georges Lemaître
(Scientist & Priest)
Georges Lemaître
4
Birth Year: 1894
Birthplace: Charleroi, Belgium
Died: June 20, 1966

Georges Lemaître was a mathematician, astronomer, and professor of physics. Lemaître was the first person to theorize that the expansion of the universe can be used to explain the recession of nearby galaxies. In 1927, Lemaître published the first estimation of the Hubble constant. He also came up with the Big Bang theory to explain the origin of the universe.

 17 
Tom Fletcher
(Musician)
Tom Fletcher
20
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: London Borough of Harrow
Tom Fletcher, lead vocalist and guitarist of the band McFly, has also written for several artists and bands, such as Busted, One Direction, and The Vamps. A successful YouTube vlogger, too, he has documented and shared all three pregnancies of his wife, Giovanna. He has also written several children’s books.
 18 
Victor Lindelöf
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defender)
Victor Lindelöf
5
Birth Year: 1994
Birthplace: Västerås, Sweden
 19 
Tom Cullen
(Welsh Actor and Director)
Tom Cullen
7
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Aberystwyth, Wales
Thomas Cullen soared to fame with his role in the series Downton Abbey. Fans also loved him as Sir Landry in the series Knightfall. He delivered an award-winning debut performance in the film Weekend. He co-founded the company Undeb Theatre and has also directed the film Pink Wall.
 20 
Konnie Huq
(Television Presenter)
Konnie Huq
3
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Hammersmith
Konnie Huq is best known for being the longest-serving female host of the children’s show Blue Peter. She has also co-written a Black Mirror episode and published a children’s book. She has been a host on The Xtra Factor, too. She is a British Red Cross ambassador, too.
 21 
Carey Hart
(Professional Motorcyclist and the First to Perform a Back Flip on a 250cc Motorcycle)
Carey Hart
10
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Seal Beach, California, United States

Carey Hart is an American retired motorcycle racer and freestyle motocross competitor. Hart achieved popularity when he became the first motorcyclist to successfully execute a backflip maneuver during a competition on a 250cc motorcycle. He currently competes in off-road racing. Carey Hart is also known for founding the Hart & Huntington Tattoo & Clothing Company. 

 22 
Natasha Hamilton
(Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Stage actor, Actor)
Natasha Hamilton
3
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Liverpool
 23 
Ismail I
(Shah of Iran (1501-1524))
Ismail I
7
Birth Year: 1487
Birthplace: Ardabil, Iran
Died: May 23, 1524

Ismail I was the originator of the Safavid dynasty and ruled as the Shahanshah of Iran from 1501 to 1524. His reign is considered one of the most vital in Iranian history and his empire is regarded as one of the greatest in the history of Iran and one of the most powerful empires of the world during its peak. 

 24 
Vince Guaraldi
(Jazz musician, Pianist)
Vince Guaraldi
2
Birth Year: 1928
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Died: February 6, 1976
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Art Linkletter
(Genial host of TV's House Party from 1943 to 1967)
Art Linkletter
1
Birth Year: 1912
Birthplace: Moose Jaw, Canada
Died: May 26, 2010
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Heather Langenkamp
(Actress)
Heather Langenkamp
12
Birth Year: 1964
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
 27 
Geezer Butler
(Musician)
Geezer Butler
9
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Birmingham, England
 28 
Jessica Amlee
(Actress)
Jessica Amlee
15
Birth Year: 1994
Birthplace: Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

Jessica Amlee is a Canadian actress best known for her portrayal of Mallory Wells in the family drama TV series, Heartland. Although she is yet to establish herself as a prominent feature film actress, Jessica Amlee has proved her mettle by delivering praiseworthy performance in TV films like Absolute Zero and Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story. 

 29 
Verne Lundquist
(Sports commentator)
Verne Lundquist
2
Birth Year: 1940
Birthplace: Duluth
 30 
Cécile de France
(Belgian Actress Known for Her Lead Role in the Films: 'High Tension' and 'Hereafter')
Cécile de France
1
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Namur, Belgium

Cécile de France is a Belgian actress who achieved international prominence for her performance in films like High Tension and Hereafter. One of the most celebrated and popular Belgian actresses of her generation, Cécile de France has won many prestigious awards including two César Awards and multiple Magritte Award nominations.

 31 
John Jacob Astor
(Entrepreneur)
John Jacob Astor
3
Birth Year: 1763
Birthplace: Walldorf, Germany
Died: March 29, 1848
 32 
Erle Stanley Gardner
(American Writer, Lawyer and Novelist)
Erle Stanley Gardner
1
Birth Year: 1889
Birthplace: Malden, Massachusetts, United States
Died: March 11, 1970
 33 
Matti Nykänen
(Finnish Ski jumper and Four-Time Olympic Gold Medallist)
Matti Nykänen
8
Birth Year: 1963
Birthplace: Jyväskylä, Finland
Died: February 4, 2019

Matti Nykänen was a Finnish ski jumper widely considered to be the greatest male ski jumper of all time. Over the course of his career, he won five Winter Olympic medals and nine World Championship medals. He won the International Masters Championship for veteran ski jumpers in 2008. He had a tumultuous personal life and faced several legal issues.

 34 
Phoebe Snow
(Singer-songwriter)
Phoebe Snow
1
Birth Year: 1950
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Died: April 26, 2011
 35 
Mason Rudolph
(American football quarterback)
Mason Rudolph
7
Birth Year: 1995
Birthplace: Rock Hill, South Carolina
 36 
Connie Hawkins
(Basketball Player)
Connie Hawkins
0
Birth Year: 1942
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Died: October 6, 2017
 37 
Nicolette Larson
(Best known for her work in the late 1970s)
Nicolette Larson
27
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Helena, Montana, United States
Died: December 16, 1997
 38 
Elbridge Gerry
(Vice President of the United States (1813-14))
Elbridge Gerry
2
Birth Year: 1744
Birthplace: Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States
Died: November 23, 1814
 39 
Wong Kar-wai
(A contemporary auteur, and ranks third on Sight & Sound's 2002 poll of the greatest filmmakers of modern times.)
Wong Kar-wai
3
Birth Year: 1958
Birthplace: Shanghai, China
 40 
Frederick Henry Ball
(Studio executive, Brother of Lucille Ball)
Frederick Henry Ball
2
Birth Year: 1915
Birthplace: Jamestown, New York, United States
Died: February 5, 2007
 41 
Robert Bobroczky
(Romanian Basketball Player Known for His Striking 7'7" Frame)
Robert Bobroczky
10
Birth Year: 2000
Birthplace: Arad, Romania

Born to athlete parents, Hungarian-origin Romanian basketball player Robert Bobroczky became famous for his towering 7’7” frame. His abnormal height was apparently found to be a result of genetics and not any disorder. He represented the Italian club Stella Azzurra and later moved to the US to join the SPIRE Institute and Academy.

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Jaap Stam
(One of the Greatest Football Defenders of His Time)
Jaap Stam
2
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Kampen, Netherlands

Dutch football coach and retired footballer Jaap Stam is regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his time. Starting his senior career with FC Zwolle, he later had successful stints with clubs such as Manchester United, Ajax, and PSV. Post-retirement, he has also coached teams such as Reading and PEC Zwolle.

 43 
Robin Shou
(Hong Kong-American Actor & Martial Artist Known for His Role in the Film ‘Mortal Kombat’ as ‘Liu Kang')
Robin Shou
3
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Hong Kong
 44 
Darude
(Finnish Record Producer and DJ Whose Music is Characterised By Its Uplifting Style)
Darude
3
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Eura, Satakunta, Finland

Darude is a Finnish record producer and DJ whose music is characterized by its uplifting style. In 2019, he and Sebastian Rejman represented their country at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Look Away. Over the course of his career, Darude has won many prestigious awards, such as Finnish Grammy Awards and Golden Turntable DJ Award.

 45 
Toni Stone
(First of Three Women to Play Professional Baseball Full-Time for the Indianapolis Clowns)
Toni Stone
2
Birth Year: 1921
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Died: November 2, 1996
 46 
Yang Jiang
(Chinese Playwright and Translator Who Wrote Several Successful Comedies)
Yang Jiang
0
Birth Year: 1911
Birthplace: Beijing, China
Died: May 25, 2016

Yang Jiang was a Chinese author, translator, and playwright. Yang Jiang is credited with writing several successful comedies. A prolific translator, Yang was the first Chinese to come up with a proper Chinese version of Don Quixote. Her translation is considered the definitive translation of the popular novel in China.

 47 
Daryle Lamonica
(American football player)
Daryle Lamonica
0
Birth Year: 1941
Birthplace: Fresno, California, United States
 48 
Brian K. Vaughan
(Comic Book Writer)
Brian K. Vaughan
0
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
 49 
Mary Nighy
(Actress)
Mary Nighy
0
Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: London, England
 50 
António Costa
(119th Prime Minister of Portugal )
António Costa
4
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal

António Costa is a Portuguese politician and lawyer. He is the current Prime Minister of Portugal, serving his second consecutive term. An important and influential politician, Costa has also held various ministerial offices apart from serving as the Mayor of Lisbon from 2007 to 2015. In 2017, the Government of India honored António Costa with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman. 

Personality Traits & Characteristic of Famous People Born on July 17

Personality
Warm-hearted, practical and determined are some of the traits that are seen in individuals born on July 17. These people are endowed with the usual charm and charisma and have a considerate nature as well. This, however is not just it, for July 17 individuals are naturally intuitive, compassionate and considerable as well.  They have a cheery disposition and good social and listening skills.  These people have a mixed sense of responsibility and are ambitious and disciplined. They have an over active imagination, and like to remain busy all the time with plenty of interests and hobbies. Fun-loving and humoristic, these people never seem to feel that they are too old for enjoyment and fun.

Health
The general health condition of individuals born on July 17 is usually robust. These people are extremely conscious about their healthy being and are thus, watchful of their diet and cautious regarding health matters. They do not believe in any sort of overindulgence and instead, have an affinity for sport activities which helps them stay fit and hydrated. The only thing that July 17 natives need to work on is getting the desired amount of relaxation. They are mostly stressed out which leads to feeling fatigued, moody and miserable. These people need to release their tension and anxiety some way or the other to enhance their overall vitality and give a boost to their well-being.

Finance
July 17 folks have a careful approach towards finance. These people are cautious about the way they spend and hence do not indulge in any kind of overspending or impulsive shopping. They ordinarily display intense honesty while dealing with finances. Since these people have a strong luck, they are known to make great monetary benefits from buying and selling of land.

Career
Making a career choice for July 17 individuals is not a difficult task as these people are determined and destined for success. Endowed with a business oriented mind, these people not only do well in case of self-employment but also while working with others. They have the acumen for working hard and making a progressive growth in the chosen occupation. What’s more, their warm companionable temperament, practical nature and highly responsible attitude help them attain success in their professional front.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
Typically affectionate, caring and responsive, Cancerians born on July 17 maintain cordial relationship with family and friends. These people crave for love and understanding from each of their relationships and the same holds true for romantic associations as well. In matters of love, these people seek comfort, security and commitment. They avoid arguments of any kind and consider compromise as a better option. These individuals mostly talk calmly with their lovers and are always with full of patience and exuberance.  However, July 17 individuals can be a tad bit oversensitive and clingy. Being protective of their lover comes naturally to these folks. as far as parenting is concerned, July 17 individuals can be tagged as the most responsible and capable parents. They believe in providing their children with complete freedom and are less likely to inflict any pressure on them.

Lucky Color: Deep Blue, Black
Lucky Number: 8, 17, 26, 35, 44, 53
Lucky Days (of the week): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Lucky Days (of the month): 8, 17, 26