Famous People Born On July 1st

Cancer, the fourth zodiac sign, is the sun sign for those born on July 1st. Ruled by the moon, Cancerians are emotional and loving individuals who cherish their relationships with friends and family members. Those born on July 1st are under the moon’s influence. As a result, they are highly imaginative and intuitive individuals, with strong emotions and excellent memories. The symbol for Cancer is crab and these individuals are quick to retreat into their shell, if they perceive themselves being treated unfairly. While, generally kind and sensitive to others’ feelings, sometimes they can be quick-tempered and also manipulative in order to get their way. Cancerians can also be hypersensitive to criticism.

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Princess Diana
(First Wife of Charles, Prince of Wales)
Princess Diana
137
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Died: August 31, 1997

The first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, Princess Diana was a member of the British royal family. As a princess, she became known for her unconventional approach to charity work. She was celebrated as a style icon and fashionista as well. She divorced Charles in 1996 and died in a tragic car accident the following year.

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Liv Tyler
(Best Known for Her Role as 'Arwen Undómiel' in the 'Lord of the Rings' Film Trilogy)
Liv Tyler
36
Birth Year: 1977
Birthplace: New York, United States

Liv Tyler is one of the most popular American actresses. Apart from acting, she is also known for her activism; she is an ardent supporter of the United Nations Children's Fund. She also donates to the Women's Cancer Research Fund. Tyler practices transcendental meditation as she believes it helps her make better decisions.

 3 
Léa Seydoux
(Actress and Model Best Known for Her Role as ‘Junie’ in the Film ‘The Beautiful Person’)
Léa Seydoux
62
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Passy, Paris, France

Léa Seydoux is a critically acclaimed French actress who gained international recognition after playing a Bond girl in Spectre. Also known for her modeling career, Seydoux has posed for popular magazines, such as Vogue, L'Officiel, and Numéro. She became the face of Prada's 2013 and 2014 campaign for its fragrances.

 4 
Daniel Ricciardo
(Formula One Driver)
Daniel Ricciardo
57
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Perth, Australia

Daniel Ricciardo is an Italian-Australian racing driver. He currently competes in Formula One for McLaren. Over the years, Ricciardo has had eight Grand Prix victories, including a win at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, in Formula One. He has also received several awards like BRDC The Bruce McLaren Trophy. In 2014, he was named GQ Australia Sportsman of the Year.

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Dan Aykroyd
(Actor & Comedian)
Dan Aykroyd
17
Birth Year: 1952
Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada

Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian comedian, actor, musician, and filmmaker. He is credited with co-founding the popular blues and soul revivalist band The Blues Brothers along with legendary comedian John Belushi. The Blues Brothers was conceived as a musical sketch for Saturday Night Live; its popularity turned it into an actual band and was later made into a film.

 6 
Pamela Anderson
(Actress and Model Known for Her Role in the TV Series 'Baywatch' and 'Home Improvement')
Pamela Anderson
66
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Ladysmith, Canada

Actress and model, Pamela Anderson, is known as a sex symbol. She featured regularly in the Playboy magazine and acted in television series Home Improvement, Baywatch and VIP. Baywatch was hugely popular and gave her international recognition. Pamela Anderson has also acted in several films. She is an active member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the animal rights organisation.

 7 
Hilarie Burton
20
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Sterling, Virginia, United States

Hilarie Burton is an American actress known for her work in TV series One Tree Hill. Also known for her good looks, Burton has graced the covers of popular magazines and is often named in lists like Hottest Women and Sexiest Women. Over the years, Burton has played an important role in exposing certain celebrities for their sexual misconduct.

 8 
Missy Elliott
(Rapper Known for Singles "Get Ur Freak On," "The Rain," and "Lose Control.")
Missy Elliott
28
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Four-time Grammy-winning rapper Missy Elliott, known for her chartbusting tracks such as Get Ur Freak On, was ranked fifth on Billboard’s 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time list. She was initially part of the R&B group Sista and then collaborated with Timbaland in the collective Swing Mob
 9 
Debbie Harry
(Singer-Songwriter, Actress and Lead Vocalist of the Band ‘Blondie’)
Debbie Harry
35
Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Debbie Harry is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is credited with co-founding the popular rock band Blondie, which pioneered the American punk rock and later the new wave genre. Also a well-known philanthropist, Debbie Harry works with charities that fight against endometriosis and cancer.

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Olivia de Havilland
(One of the Leading Actresses of Golden Age of Hollywood )
Olivia de Havilland
30
Birth Year: 1916
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Died: July 26, 2020

The veteran actress of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Olivia de Havilland shot to fame with Gone With the Wind and later established her cinematic career with movies like To Each His Own and The Heiress. Her rivalry with her sister and the court battle against a powerful studio also made headlines.

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Andre Braugher
15
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Died: December 11, 2023
Andre Braugher is best known for his Emmy-winning performances as Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street and as Nick Atwater in Thief. Fans also loved him as Raymond Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as Woodchuck Coodchuck-Berkowitz in BoJack Horseman, and in the movies City of Angels and Poseidon
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Tate McRae
(Canadian Pop Singer-Songwriter and Dancer)
Tate McRae
46
Birth Year: 2003
Birthplace: Calgary, Canada

Tate McRae became a budding pop star even before she graduated. She started her musical journey at the age of thirteen and since then there has been no stopping. She hogged the limelight for her song One Day. She topped TikTok and Billboard with her single, You Broke Me First. She has also choreographed rseveral music videos and television shows.

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Jamie Farr
(Best Known for His Role of Cross-Dressing Corporal 'Maxwell Q. Klinger' in the Sitcom 'M*A*S*H')
Jamie Farr
9
Birth Year: 1934
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, United States

Jamie Farr is an American actor and comedian best known for his portrayal of Maxwell Q. Klinger in the popular war comedy-drama TV series, M*A*S*H. In 1985, Jamie Farr was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the American entertainment industry.

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Claire Forlani
(Actress)
Claire Forlani
12
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Twickenham, London, England
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Carl Lewis
(American Track-and-Field Athlete Who Won Nine Olympic Gold Medals During the 1980s and 1990s)
Carl Lewis
14
Birth Year: 1961
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States

A dominant sprinter and long jumper, Carl Lewis has won ten Olympic medals, nine of them gold. From 1981 to 1991, he topped the world rankings in the 100 m, 200 m and long jump events, slowly starting to lose his dominance thereafter, eventually retiring in 1997. Currently a businessperson, he has also appeared in films and television productions.

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Storm Reid
(Actress)
Storm Reid
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Birth Year: 2003
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Storm Reid is best known for her Teen Choice Award-nominated role of Meg Murry in A Wrinkle in Time. She had earlier gained fame as a child actor in the movie 12 Years a Slave. She later appeared in the Netflix miniseries When They See Us and the series Euphoria.
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Alan Ruck
(Actor)
Alan Ruck
14
Birth Year: 1956
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio

Alan Ruck is an American actor who started his career in Broadway. After being born into a working-class family, Alan Ruck worked hard to establish himself as an actor in the American film and TV industry. He has been an important actor since landing his breakthrough role as Cameron Frye in the 1986 teen comedy film Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

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Keith Whitley
(Country Music Singer and Songwriter.)
Keith Whitley
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Birth Year: 1955
Birthplace: Bedford, Kentucky, United States
Died: May 9, 1989

Keith Whitley was an American singer whose career was cut short by his sudden death at the age of 34. Before his death, due to alcohol intoxication, Whitley recorded two albums, which spawned 12 chart-busting singles. His third and final studio album was released posthumously.

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Sydney Pollack
(Film Director and Producer Best Known for His Movie 'Out of Africa')
Sydney Pollack
11
Birth Year: 1934
Birthplace: Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Died: May 26, 2008
Sydney Pollack is best remembered for his Academy Award-winning direction in the film Out of Africa and was also nominated for the same award for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? and Tootsie. He also acted in films such as Eyes Wide Shut and series such as Will & Grace.
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Raini Alena Rodriguez
(Actress and Singer Best Known for Her Role as ‘Trish’ in the TV Series ‘Austin & Ally’)
Raini Alena Rodriguez
11
Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Bryan, Texas, United States

Raini Rodriguez is best known for her Imagen Award-winning role of Trish in the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally. Fans also loved her as Maya Blart in the Paul Blart film franchise and as Tess Torres in Prom. She voiced Sammy in the sci-fi series Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous.

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Karen Black
(American Actress, Screenwriter and Singer)
Karen Black
7
Birth Year: 1939
Birthplace: Park Ridge, Illinois, United States
Died: August 8, 2013

A multifaceted personality, Karen Black was an actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter. In the 1970s, she appeared in many major studio and independent films, mostly playing eccentric and unconventional characters. She became known as a figure of New Hollywood. Her career spanned five decades and she continued working until shortly before her death.

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Leslie Caron
(Actress & Dancer Known for Her Films: 'Lili' and 'The L-Shaped Room')
Leslie Caron
4
Birth Year: 1931
Birthplace: Boulogne-sur-Seine, Paris, France
French-American actor Leslie Caron is best known for her BAFTA-winning roles in The L-Shaped Room and Lili. She has also won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. A seasoned actor, she began her career as a ballerina. She has also been a jury member at various international film festivals.
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Walter White
(American Civil Rights Activist)
Walter White
7
Birth Year: 1893
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died: March 21, 1955
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Gottfried W. Leibniz
(German Mathematician Who Developed the Present Day Notation for the Differential and Integral Calculus)
Gottfried W. Leibniz
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Birth Year: 1646
Birthplace: Leipzig, Germany
Died: November 14, 1716
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a significant logician, mathematician, and philosopher of the Enlightenment era. He laid down his own concepts of differential and integral calculus. He was behind the invention of the mass-produced mechanical calculator and modified the binary number system. He also laid down a separate library cataloging system.
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Charles Laughton
(One of Most Versatile Performers of His Generation)
Charles Laughton
9
Birth Year: 1899
Birthplace: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
Died: December 15, 1962
Charles Laughton is best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in The Private Life of Henry VIII and his Academy Award-nominated roles in Mutiny on the Bounty and Witness for the Prosecution. He played Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He was also a skilled Shakespearean theater actor.
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Melissa Peterman
11
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Edina, Minnesota, United States
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Ahn Jae-hyun
(Actor, Model)
Ahn Jae-hyun
15
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Ahn Jae-hyun is best known for his award-winning performance in the series Cinderella with Four Knights. He has also been part of the series Reunited Worlds and The Beauty Inside. He initially gained fame as a model and was featured at events such as the Korea Heritage Fashion Show.
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Cat Zingano
(American Mixed Martial Artist)
Cat Zingano
4
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Winona, Minnesota, United States

Mixed martial artist Cat Zingano, who currently represents Bellator MMA, is a world champion in the bantamweight and flyweight divisions and had begun training in martial arts at 12. A brown belt and a world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, she also teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Thai, and wrestling.

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Estee Lauder
(Co-Founder of the Estée Lauder Companies)
Estee Lauder
4
Birth Year: 1908
Birthplace: Corona, New York, United States
Died: April 24, 2004
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Jared Keeso
(Best Known for Creating and Starring in the Comedy Series 'Letterkenny')
Jared Keeso
11
Birth Year: 1984
Birthplace: Listowel, Canada
Canadian actor Jared Keeso is best known for his Canadian Screen Award-winning role of Ben Chartier in the series 19-2. He also created and appeared in the award-winning comedy series Letterkenny. Fans also loved him as Don Cherry in two TV films. He played junior hockey before venturing into films.
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Ignaz Semmelweis
(Physician)
Ignaz Semmelweis
9
Birth Year: 1818
Birthplace: Tabán, Budapest, Hungary
Died: August 13, 1865

Almost 2 decades before germ theory was laid down, Ignaz Semmelweis became the first physician to suggest that hand-washing could prevent the spread of puerperal fever and related deaths. Ironically, after being ridiculed for his theory, he died in a mental asylum, due to an infection from a wound.

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Hannah Murray
(Actress)
Hannah Murray
8
Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Bristol, England
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Amanda Seales
(Comedian)
Amanda Seales
3
Birth Year: 1981
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
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Rhea Durham
13
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Lakeland, Florida

Rhea Durham is an American model known for gracing the cover of many prominent fashion magazines, such as Elle, Marie Claire, and French Vogue. She also appeared on TV in 2001, guest-starring as herself in one of the episodes of Spin City. Her popularity increased in 2009 when she married popular actor Mark Wahlberg in Beverly Hills, California.

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George Sand
(One of the Most Popular Writers in Europe in Her Lifetime)
George Sand
9
Birth Year: 1804
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: June 8, 1876
Nineteenth-century French author Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, better known as George Sand, became a leading figure of the Romantic era of Europe. She is best remembered for works such as La Petite Fadette and had numerous affairs, the most notable of them being the one with composer Frédéric Chopin.
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Farley Granger
(Actor)
Farley Granger
1
Birth Year: 1925
Birthplace: San Jose, California, USA
Died: March 27, 2011
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Sonoya Mizuno
(Actress Best Known for Her Works in Movies 'Ex Machina', 'Annihilation', and 'Devs')
Sonoya Mizuno
7
Birth Year: 1986
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Sonoya Mizuno is an English actress, ballet dancer, and model. She started her professional career as a model, working for world-renowned brands, such as Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. Thanks to her skills as a ballet dancer, which she learnt at the Royal Ballet School, Mizuno landed roles in dance films like High Strung, which kick-started her film career.

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Sufjan Stevens
(Singer-songwriter most famous for his Illinois album, which includes the hit Chicago)
Sufjan Stevens
12
Birth Year: 1975
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
 39 
Geneviève Bujold
(Actress)
Geneviève Bujold
1
Birth Year: 1942
Birthplace: Montréal, Canada
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Amy Johnson
(Aviator)
Amy Johnson
5
Birth Year: 1903
Birthplace: Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died: January 5, 1941
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Henry Simmons
4
Birth Year: 1970
Birthplace: Stamford, Connecticut
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Chosen Jacobs
10
Birth Year: 2001
Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts
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Shirley Hemphill
(Comedians)
Shirley Hemphill
3
Birth Year: 1947
Birthplace: Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Died: December 10, 1999
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Forrest Griffin
(American Retired Mixed Martial Artist and Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion)
Forrest Griffin
5
Birth Year: 1979
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Lucas Vázquez
(Spanish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Lucas Vázquez
7
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Curtis, Spain
 46 
Fred Schneider
(Singer-songwriter)
Fred Schneider
3
Birth Year: 1951
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA
 47 
Julianne Nicholson
(Actress)
Julianne Nicholson
7
Birth Year: 1971
Birthplace: Medford, Massachusetts, USA
 48 
Patrick Kluivert
(Retired Dutch Football Striker)
Patrick Kluivert
4
Birth Year: 1976
Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Patrick Kluivert was one of the star Dutch footballers of his time who played as a striker for clubs such as Ajax, Barcelona, and AC Milan. The UEFA Euro 2000 Golden Boot winner has also managed teams such as Netherlands and Cameroon. He later held administrative positions at Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.

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William Wyler
(Swiss-German-American Film Producer and Director)
William Wyler
3
Birth Year: 1902
Birthplace: Mulhouse, France
Died: July 27, 1981

William Wyler was a Swiss-German-American film producer and director. He is remembered for winning the Oscar for Best Director on three occasions. Wyler holds a record 12 nominations for the Oscar for Best Director. He is credited with helping numerous actors achieve stardom. Fourteen performers, including Audrey Hepburn, Bette Davis, and Olivia de Havilland won Oscars under William Wyler's direction.

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Lisa Blount
(Actress)
Lisa Blount
2
Birth Year: 1957
Birthplace: Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Died: October 25, 2010

Personality Traits & Characteristics Of Famous People Born On July 1st

Personality
Individuals born on July 1st are known for their gentle and nurturing personalities. They take a great deal of pride in their relationships and are extremely caring towards their families. These individuals like to preserve family traditions and customs and are always attached to their childhood memories. People born on this day are tenacious, strong-willed and work hard to attain their goals. Usually, sociable and outgoing, they can be moody and stubbornly refuse to share their deepest feelings with their loved ones. However, their devotion to their families can be smothering at times, resulting in frustration and misunderstandings. Usually, Cancerians’ sunny dispositions speedily return and they are quickly forgiven for their flaws; as everyone knows their intention is always their families’ wellbeing.

Health
Regular exercise for those born on July 1st is essential to stay healthy and enjoy their lives to the fullest. A good workout keeps them vigorous in body, mind and spirit. When July 1st individuals are out of shape, they tend to get too much worried about their health and are also concerned towards the health of their loved ones, leading to unnecessary worry. Cancerians often become overly emotional and are easily hurt, if family and friends don’t follow their well-intentioned advice, which may even lead to anxiety. It’s better for these individuals to maintain a positive attitude towards life for their physical wellbeing.

Finance
Cancerians have a good head for business. As financial security is very important to them, they usually prefer to manage their own finances. Their attention to details and perceptiveness usually lead them to great monetary success. Others often seek them out for financial advice.

Career
Those individuals born on July 1st are well-known for the gentle and nurturing sides of their personalities. As a result, they are often drawn to professions such as nursing, counseling and teaching. Their affinity for business also makes them successful investment counselors or real estate developers.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
Cancer natives need a diverse group of friends who can appreciate their changeable natures and tolerate their moodiness. Idealistic when it comes to love and romance, these individuals greatly value their home life and make attentive and caring partners. Their sensitivity and moodiness, however, can sometimes lead to discord them to withdraw. Like a summer shower, their sulkiness quickly passes. Cancerians’ sweet personalities make them loving parents. They can remember their own childhoods in great detail and do everything they can to ensure their children’s happiness.

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