Famous people born today include one of the richest men in the world, an Academy Award-winning actress, and an Academy Award-winning actress, and a man who plays a British royal. Yet another is one of America’s best know country-western stars
One of the people on today’s list was born in the UK. One has had a gender change operation.
The oldest person on today’s list is 70, and the youngest is 21.
Bill Gates
Age: 64
Born in: Seattle, WA
Occupation: Philanthropist
Gates is known for starting one of the world’s largest software companies – Microsoft. He also founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the biggest charitable organizations in the world.
Caitlyn Jenner
Age: 70
Born in: Mount Kisco, NY
Occupation: Reality star
Jenner was formerly Bill Jenner, an Olympic champion, winning the gold medal in the decathlon in the 1976 Olympics. Today, he is best known for his gender change and role in ” Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”
Julia Roberts
Age: 52
Born in: Smyrna, GA
Occupation: Actress
One of the best known movie actresses in the world, known particularly well for her roles in “Pretty Woman,” “Mona Lisa Smile,” and “My Best Friend’s Wedding.” Won an Oscar for Best Actress for playing the lead in “Erin Brockovich.”
Matt Smith
Age: 37
Born in: Northampton, England
Occupation: Actor
Recently seen as playing Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the Netflix hit The Crown. Also had the lead role in Doctor Who.
Frank Ocean
Age: 32
Born in: Long Beach, CA
Occupation: Musician
Best known for the album “Channel Orange.” One of the most critically acclaimed artists of the decade.
Joaquin Phoenix
Age: 45
Born in: San Juan, PR
Occupation: Actor
Recently won Oscar for Best Actor in “Joker.” Also known for roles in “Gladiator” and as Johnny Cash in “Walk the Line.”
Brad Paisley
Age: 47
Born in: Glen Dale, WV.
Occupation: Country singer
The Grammy Award-winning country singer/songwriter was the 2008 Country Music Awards Male Vocalist of the Year. Has released 12 albums, the most recent of which is “Love and War.”
Annie Potts
Age: 65
Born in: Nashville, TN
Occupation: Actress
Known as the voice of Bo Peep in the Toy Story franchise. Also had a lead role in the latest version of “Ghostbusters.”
Finn Wittrock
Age: 35
Born in: Lenox, MA
Occupation: Actor
Famed for the role of Damon Miller on “All My Children.” He is also well known for his various roles in American Horror Story.
Nolan Gould
Age: 21
Born in: New York City, NY
Occupation: Actor
Best known for playing Luke Dunphy, in the comedy TV show Modern Family.