Discover the most famous people born in 1946. The list includes people like Donald Trump, Ted Bundy, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Sylvester Stallone and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include political leaders, guitarists, composers and record producers born in 1946. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, Australia & India and many more countries.
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Freddie Mercury(One of the Greatest Rock Singers and the Lead Vocalist of the Rock Band 'Queen')
Birthdate: 5th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Stone Town, Tanzania
Died: November 24, 1991
Legendary singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the British rock band, Queen, Frederick Bulsara adopted the name Freddie Mercury which aptly suits his on-stage vibrant and exuberant persona. A four-octave vocal range musician, Mercury owned every stage he set foot on as much with his vivid performance as with his superhuman voice modulation.
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Dolly Parton(Singer-Songwriter and Actress, Primarily Known for Her Work in Country Music)
Birthdate: 19th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
Multifaceted personality, Dolly Parton is a singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, author and businesswoman and is known mainly for her work in country music. She has received various accolades and awards in her very successful singing career spanning several decades and has composed over 3,000 songs. She has also worked in several movies and is a prolific songwriter.
Birthdate: 6th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hell's Kitchen, New York, United States
One of the legendary American actors, screenwriters and directors, Sylvester Stallone is best known for his iconic performance in Rocky and Rambo film series and later in the The Expendables film franchise. Amongst the biggest action stars in the world, Stallone had a tough childhood and did a variety of jobs before eventually making it big in the film industry.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 21st February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England
Died: January 14, 2016
One of the most admired British actors, Alan Rickman gained global recognition for his work on stage and screen. The late actor excelled at portraying villainous characters especially in movies like Die Hard, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny. Other notable works of the versatile actor include Harry Potter film series and Truly, Madly, Deeply.
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Steven Spielberg(One of the Most Influential Personalities in the History of Cinema & Hollywood's Best Known Director)
Birthdate: 18th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Film director, producer, and screenwriter Steven Spielberg is one of the most popular directors and producers in film history. A pioneer of the New Hollywood era, he popularized the genre of escapist films. As of 2020, he is the highest-grossing film director in history. He has won the Academy Award for Best Director twice.
Birthdate: 19th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Coulommiers, France
Died: January 27, 1993
André the Giant was one of the most popular French wrestlers ever to appear in WWF. He stood over seven feet tall due to a condition aptly called gigantism, but used his condition to gain popularity. Also an actor, André the Giant continues to be one of the most recognizable faces in the world, several years after his death.
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Tommy Lee Jones(Actor and Director Best Known for His Films: ‘The Fugitive’ and ‘Men in Black’)
Birthdate: 15th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: San Saba, Texas, United States
Veteran actor and filmmaker, Tommy Lee Jones, has had a career spanning over half a century. he has played many notable roles onscreen and is especially known for portraying real-life characters like businessman Howard Hughes. He has won an Academy Award for his performance in the movie, The Fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones is an inductee to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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Sally Field(American Actress Who Became Famous for Portraying Firebrands and Steely Matriarchs)
Birthdate: 6th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States
An acclaimed American actress, Sally Field has won prestigious awards, such as Academy Awards and Emmy Awards. Apart from being a popular actress, Sally Field has also played an important role as an activist, advocating for gay rights and women's rights. She has been part of the board of directors of an international women's NGO called Vital Voices Global Partnership.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 4th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Jackson Heights, New York, United States
Susan Sarandon is hailed as one of the best actresses of her time. She has starred in many acclaimed Hollywood films like Bull Durham, Thelma and Louise, Atlantic City and Lorenzo's Oil. In 1995 she won an Oscar for Dead Man Walking. She’s also a political activist and has often protested against issues like war, gun violence and migrant separation policy.
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Eugene Levy(Actor and Comedian Known for His Film ‘A Mighty Wind’ and the Sitcom 'Schitt's Creek')
Birthdate: 17th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
Mainly known for his comic roles, Canadian actor Eugene Levy has had a career spanning over six decades, with Splash, Father of the Bride, Waiting for Guffman, American Pie and American Pie 2 being some of his memorable films. He has also acted in television and found success with the hit series, Schitt's Creek. He is also a writer and director.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 15th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Tucson, Arizona, United States
One of the world's best-selling music artists ever, Linda Ronstadt has sold over 100 million records worldwide. She performed in diverse genres, including Latin, light opera, rock, and country. She is also one of the most decorated female music artists of all time, having won prestigious awards, such as the National Medal of Arts and Humanities.
Birthdate: 20th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: El Centro, California, United States
The “Goddess of Pop” Cher began her career with the folk-rock duo Sonny & Cher. She also appeared on Broadway and delivered an Oscar-winning performance in the film Moonstruck. Her track Believe was the biggest-selling single by a female artist in the U.K. and popularized the auto-tune, or "Cher effect.”
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 19th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Grappenhall, Cheshire, England
Tim Curry, who idolized the Rolling Stones and the Beatles as a teenager, went on to become an actor and singer. He serves as an inspiration to many as he continues to contribute to the film and TV industry even after suffering a major stroke, which has left him wheelchair-bound since 2012.
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Ed O’Neill(Actor & Comedian Best Known for His Portrayal of 'Al Bundy' in the Fox Network Sitcom ‘Married...With Children’)
Birthdate: 12th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Footballer-turned-actor Ed O'Neill is best known for his Golden Globe-nominated role of Al Bundy in Married... with Children and his Emmy-nominated portrayal of Jay Pritchett in Modern Family. He was seen in the Wayne's World films and did voice-work in Finding Dory. He has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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Gianni Versace(Italian Fashion Designer, Businessman and Founder of ‘Versace’)
Birthdate: 2nd December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Reggio Calabria, Italy
Died: July 15, 1997
Legendary Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace founded the brand Versace, reputed worldwide for its luxury products, including clothes, accessories, and fragrances. He had also designed for renowned artists and for series and movies, too. He was shot dead outside his Miami mansion, Casa Casuarina, by Andrew Cunanan.
Birthdate: 5th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Best known for her dressing style and idiosyncratic personality, Diane Keaton is one of the earliest actresses to take precautionary action to avoid being typecast in the entertainment industry. Widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses of the 1970s, Diane is also one of the most respected and celebrated actresses of all time.
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Barry Gibb(Member of the Music Group "Bee Gees," One of the Best-Selling Groups of All Time)
Birthdate: 1st September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Douglas, Isle of Man
A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees is known for his versatility. Barry ranks second on the Guinness World Records list of successful songwriters and has gifted his fans cult classics of pop/disco music of the 1960s and 1970s, such as Stayin’ Alive.
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Donald Trump(45th President of the United States (2017 - 2021))
Birthdate: 14th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York, United States
The former President of the United States, Donald Trump was arguably the most controversial president in the American history. He has been characterised as racist and his actions and policies divided America like never before. He lost his bid for re-election to Joe Biden in a bitterly fought election .
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 19th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Hope, Arkansas, United States
Bill Cinton was the 42nd president of the United States who served for two terms from 1993 to 2001. He was the third-youngest president in the American history and presided over the longest period of peacetime economic expansion in American history. The second-term of his presidency was rocked by the infamous Monica Lewinsky sex-scandal for which he was impeached and later acquitted.
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Danny Glover(Known for His Lead Role as Roger Murtaugh in the 'Lethal Weapon' Film Series)
Birthdate: 22nd July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Danny Glover is an American actor whose career has spanned more than four decades. Apart from being an actor, Danny Glover has had a major impact as an activist; he has made his presence felt as an activist in countries like Brazil, Iraq, Venezuela, Israel, and many African countries.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 25th December
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Pascagoula, Mississippi
Died: September 1, 2023
Jimmy Buffett is an American musician, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and businessman. Buffett, who owns the Margaritaville Cafe chain of restaurants, is one of the richest musicians in the world. Also known for his charity work, Jimmy Buffett is credited with founding a non-profit group called Save the Manatee Club, which works towards the conservation of manatees.
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Pat Sajak( Host of the American Television Game Show 'Wheel of Fortune')
Birthdate: 26th October
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Pat Sajak went from being a weatherman to the host of the cult game show Wheel of Fortune. His long stint on the show fetched him three Emmy Awards. He has also hosted The Pat Sajak Show and The Price Is Right, and has written columns for Human Events.
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Patty Duke(Actress and the-then Youngest Person to Receive an Oscar in a Competitive Category)
Birthdate: 14th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: New York, United States
Died: March 29, 2016
Best known for her Academy Award-winning portrayal of Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker, Patty Duke was born to a cashier mother and a cab driver father. As a child actor, she was abused by her talent managers. Suffering from bipolar disorder, she later became a mental-health advocate.
Birthdate: 6th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cambridge
Died: July 7, 2006
Pink Floyd co-founder and frontman Syd Barrett was known for his contribution to psychedelic rock and experiments with studio effects such as echo and distortion. He was removed from the band due to his drug addiction, following which he began a solo career. His final years were spent in privacy.
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George Best(Northern Irish Professional Footballer Who Played as a Winger)
Birthdate: 22nd May
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Died: November 25, 2005
Manchester United winger/midfielder George Best was the 1968 European Footballer of the Year and was placed sixth on the FIFA Player of the Century list. A skilled dribbler, the Northern Irish player was also known for his stunning good looks and his affinity for women and alcohol.
Birthdate: 9th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Forfar, Scotland
Died: February 19, 1980
Bon Scott worked with bands such as The Spektors, Valentines, and Fraternity before joining the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, replacing lead singer Dave Evans in 1974. He was one of Classic Rock’s 100 Greatest Frontmen of All Time. Following his death, AC/DC released a best-selling album as a tribute.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 23rd August
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Wembley, England
Died: September 7, 1978
Keith Moon was an English drummer whose drug addiction and self-destructive behavior overshadowed his contribution to the rock band The Who. His drumming continues to attract appreciation from critics. Several other drummers like Dave Grohl and Neil Peart have cited Moon's drumming style as an influence. In 1982, he was inducted posthumously into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame.
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Timothy Dalton(Best Known for Playing 'James Bond' in the Films: 'The Living Daylights' and 'Licence to Kill')
Birthdate: 21st March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Colwyn Bay, Denbighshire, Wales
While he began his career as a Shakespearean stage actor, Timothy Dalton later gained fame with his iconic role as James Bond in the movies The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill. Known for his deep voice, he was often offered brooding characters. He also appeared as Rochester in the series Jane Eyre.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 30th August
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: May 11, 2019
Peggy Lipton achieved fame after playing Julie Barnes in the TV series The Mod Squad; her character Julie became a fashion icon. Peggy is also credited with raising her children Kidada and Rashida Jones—both celebrities—after marrying Quincy Jones. Interestingly, Peggy achieved all these after overcoming nervousness and stuttering as a child after being sexually abused by a relative.
Birthdate: 18th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Marylebone, United Kingdom
Hayley Mills, daughter of actors Sir John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell, is best known for her dual role as a child actor in the 1961 film The Parent Trap. Her debut role in Tiger Bay won her a BAFTA. A Disney regular, she won a Disney Legend Award, too.
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Gilda Radner(Comedian)
Birthdate: 28th June
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died: May 20, 1989
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Candice Bergen(Actress)
Birthdate: 9th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Birthdate: 6th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
The 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush served two consecutive term in the top office beginning 2001 and led his country post the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He later ordered the invasion of Iraq. Before this, he was twice elected as the governor of Texas and had even helped his father, George H. W. Bush—the 41st president, in his presidential campaigns.
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Liza Minnelli(American Actress, Singer and One of the Rare Performers Awarded With EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony))
Birthdate: 12th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
The daughter of popular actress and singer Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli followed in her mother's footsteps to become an award-winning actress and singer. Known for her powerful contralto singing voice and energetic stage presence, Liza Minnelli is the recipient of an Academy Award and Tony Award. Also a known philanthropist, Minnelli spends much of her time with various nonprofit organizations.
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David Lynch(Director Known for His Academy Award Nominated Films: ‘Blue Velvet’, ‘The Elephant Man' and 'Mulholland Drive')
Birthdate: 20th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Missoula, Montana, United States
American filmmaker David Lynch is widely regarded as one of the most influential and accomplished directors of the modern era. Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, The Straight Story, Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive and Inland Empire are some of his acclaimed films. He was given an honorary Oscar in 2019. He is also a painter and a musician.
Birthdate: 19th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Toronto, Ohio, United States
Died: April 16, 2002
Robert Urich was an American actor whose contribution to the TV industry earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; he was the only person on the walk with a name starting with the alphabet U until Usher was added. Apart from his contribution to the entertainment industry, Robert Urich also worked towards raising money for cancer research.
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Johnny Crawford(Actor and Singer Known for His Role as ‘Mark McCain’ in the TV Series ‘The Rifleman’)
Birthdate: 26th March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: April 29, 2021
Johnny Crawford made his acting debut as a “Mouseketeer” and then earned an Emmy nomination at 13 for his performance as Mark McCain in the Western series The Rifleman. He also led the Johnny Crawford Orchestra and delivered Billboard Top-40-charting hits such as Cindy's Birthday and Rumors.
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Charles Dance(Best Known for His Roles in Films: ‘The Golden Child’, ‘Alien 3’ and ‘Last Action Hero’)
Birthdate: 10th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Redditch, England, United Kingdom
Charles Dance is best known as Tywin Lannister from Game of Thrones and Lord Mountbatten in Netflix’s The Crown. He started as a Shakespearean actor and has also received the OBE. He has also appeared in Childhood's End, The Jewel in the Crown, and the films Alien 3 and Kabloonak.
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Al Green(Singer, Songwriter, Record producer)
Birthdate: 13th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Forrest City, Arkansas, United States
Birthdate: 21st February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin
Tyne Daly won four of her six Emmys for her portrayal of Mary Beth Lacey in Cagney & Lacey. She is known for her roles in Judging Amy and Christy, too. She is also a Tony-winning stage actor, known for her works in the Broadway productions Gypsy and Rabbit Hole.
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Suzanne Somers(Actress)
Birthdate: 16th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: San Bruno, California, United States
Died: October 15, 2023
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Cheech Marin(Comedian)
Birthdate: 13th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Birthdate: 2nd September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Died: June 6, 2006
Billy Preston was an American musician and top session keyboardist who worked with popular artists like Ray Charles, Reverend James Cleveland, Sam Cooke, and the Beatles. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Preston struggled throughout his life with his sexual orientation. He chose not to come out as gay until before his death, due to his religious beliefs.
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Steve Biko(South African Anti-Apartheid Activist.)
Birthdate: 18th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Tarkastad, South Africa
Died: September 12, 1977
Civil rights activist Steve Biko, or the Father of Black Consciousness, is remembered for his work against apartheid in South Africa. He founded the Black Consciousness Movement while still a medical school student. He was banned by the pro-apartheid regime in 1973. He was beaten to death in custody.
Birthdate: 16th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Lesley Ann Warren is best known for her Golden Globe-winning performance in the miniseries Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue and her Academy Award-nominated role in Victor/Victoria. Fans also remember her as Cinderella from a 1965 TV version of the tale and as Dana Lambert from the series Mission: Impossible.
Birthdate: 1st May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Srinagar
Joanna Lumley is a British actress and prolific activist. In recognition of her work as part of the Gurkha Justice Campaign, Joanna is fondly called as the daughter of Nepal in Nepal. Also known for supporting various other charity organizations and animal welfare groups, Joanna Lumley was appointed an OBE in the 1995 New Year Honours by the queen.
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Talia Shire(Best Known for Her Roles in 'The Godfather’ Films and ‘Rocky’ Series)
Birthdate: 25th April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lake Success, New York, United States
Talia Shire, daughter of composer Carmine Coppola and sister of director Francis Ford Coppola, is best known as Connie Corleone from The Godfather films. Fans also loved her Golden Globe- and Academy Award-nominated performance as Adrianna "Adrian" Pennino-Balboa in the Rocky series. She has also appeared in numerous TV films.
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Gregory Hines(Actor, Choreographer and One of the Most Celebrated Tap Dancers of All Time)
Birthdate: 14th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: August 9, 2003
Gregory Hines is remembered as one of the greatest tap dancers in the world. His performance in the Broadway play Jelly's Last Jam won him a Tony and a Drama Desk award. He also won an Emmy for his voice role in Little Bill and hosted his own show.
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Laura Bush(Wife of Former US President George W. Bush and First Lady of the United States (2001 - 2009))
Birthdate: 4th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Midland, Texas, United States
Laura Bush is an American educator. She served as the First Lady of the US from 2001 to 2009, during which she encouraged education and helped advance women's causes through non-profit organizations. Regarded as one of the most famous American First Ladies, Laura Bush focused on raising awareness about malaria and HIV/AIDS.
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Duane Allman(Guitarist, Singer, Musician, Songwriter)
Birthdate: 20th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nashville
Died: October 29, 1971
