Famous People Born in 1978
- Born on February 7, 1978, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Christopher Ashton Kutcher is an American actor and entrepreneur known for his versatility both on and off the screen. Raised in a humble family environment, he experienced a challenging upbringing which included his parents' divorce and his brother's cerebral palsy diagnosis. Despite these hardships, Kutcher's resilient spirit propelled him from sweeping cereal dust at a General Mills factory to becoming a recognizable face in Hollywood. Ashton Kutcher's acting career began as a model before landing a breakout role in the hit TV series That '70s Show. His portrayal of Michael Kelso quickly made him a household name. His success in television paved the way for a flourishing film career, where he starred in a variety of roles ranging from romantic comedies like No Strings Attached to psychological thrillers such as The Butterfly Effect. His talent was further showcased when he replaced Charlie Sheen in the successful sitcom Two and a Half Men, demonstrating his ability to step into established roles with ease. However, Kutcher's accomplishments extend beyond acting. He is also a savvy businessman and philanthropist. Co-founding the venture capital firm A-Grade Investments, he has invested in several high-profile technology startups, including Spotify, Airbnb, and Uber. Moreover, his commitment to making a difference is evident through his co-creation of the DNA Foundation, later renamed Thorn, which aims to combat child sexual exploitation. In summary, Ashton Kutcher's journey from a humble Midwestern upbringing to Hollywood fame and entrepreneurial success is a testament to his resilience, versatility, and tenacity.
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- Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
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Alex Rodriguez, often referred to by his nickname A-Rod, is a renowned figure in the world of baseball who has managed to etch his name in the annals of the sport. Born on July 27, 1975, in New York City, Rodriguez spent his early years in Miami, Florida. He discovered his love for baseball at a young age and this passion propelled him into a successful career that spanned over two decades. Rodriguez's professional journey began in 1993 when he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners as the first overall pick. This marked the beginning of an illustrious career that saw him play for three major league teams - the Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. His time with these teams was punctuated with numerous achievements including 14 All-Star selections, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, and 2 Gold Glove Awards. Rodriguez further cemented his legendary status by winning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award thrice and securing a World Series championship with the Yankees in 2009. However, Rodriguez's career was not without controversy. His admission in 2009 to using performance-enhancing drugs during his tenure with the Rangers tainted his reputation. Despite this setback, Rodriguez demonstrated resilience by returning to the sport after a year-long suspension in 2014. Since his retirement, Rodriguez has transitioned into a successful career in broadcasting, showcasing his deep understanding and love for the game.- Age: 49
- Birthplace: Washington Heights, New York, USA
- Brooke Elizabeth Burns (born March 16, 1978) is an American fashion model, game show host, actress, and television personality. Burns began her television career in 1995, portraying the supporting character Peg, in the Spanish-American teen sitcom Out of the Blue (1995–96), appearing in all episodes but gaining little notoriety. However, Burns won recognition in 1998, when she joined the cast of the action drama series Baywatch alongside David Hasselhoff and Kelly Packard, in her breakthrough role portraying the character Jessie Owens. Burns subsequently starred in Baywatch's second rendition, Baywatch: Hawaii, alongside Simmone Jade Mackinnon, Stacy Kamano and again David Hasselhoff, until she left the show due to her first pregnancy. She appeared in 33 episodes. After her hiatus, Burns returned to television, appearing in several guest roles, including in the NBC sitcom Just Shoot Me! and had a major role in the American soap opera North Shore, appearing in all 21 episodes. In 2009, Burns guest starred in the crime drama CSI: Miami. Burns hosted all episodes of the NBC game show Dog Eat Dog. Burns also hosted 18 episodes of the Fox game show Hole in the Wall, as well as the GSN quiz show The Chase. The Chase was nominated at the 41st Daytime Emmy Awards for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show, and Burns herself was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. In addition to television, Burns has also appeared in minor roles in several films, though not to the same degree of success as her television career. She appeared in the romantic comedy Shallow Hal, the mockbuster disaster Titanic II; a parodical illustration of James Cameron's Titanic, and the drama Where Hope Grows (2014).
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- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
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Beth Jean Riesgraf (born August 24, 1978) is an American actress. She is known for her portrayal of Parker on the TNT television series Leverage (2008–2012).- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Belle Plaine, Minnesota, USA
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Charles Randolph Korsmo (born July 20, 1978) is an American lawyer and former child actor.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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Chelsea Peretti was a comedian, writer and actress whose diverse CV is most notable for a co-starring role as civilian police administrator Gina Linetti in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (Fox 2013-18; NBC, 2018- ), the New York-set police precinct workplace comedy from creators Michael Schur and Daniel Goor. Prior to this she worked as a writer and script editor on Schur's hit comedy "Parks and Recreation" (NBC 2011-12), taking one minor onscreen part as Zelda in the Season Four episode "Live Ammo." Other shows for which she worked on both sides of the camera include "The Sarah Silverman Program" (Comedy Central 2010-2011) and "The Kroll Show" (Comedy Central 2013-15). Born in Oakland, California, Peretti was the younger sister of internet entrepreneur Jonah Peretti, co-founder of BuzzFeed and the Huffington Post, with whom she created the spoof race relations site Black People Love Us! Based in New York from 1996, when she moved there to study at Barnard College, her earliest work included performing at comedy clubs around the city, and writing for publications including the Village Voice and Details. Her first onscreen appearance came in the British comedy sketch show "Comedy Lab" (2004), while her move to Los Angeles saw her television writing and acting career begin in earnest. A regular onstage performer at clubs around the city, she was also named one of Variety's ten comics to watch in 2010, in Vanity Fair's 2013 comedy issue and one of Paste magazine's best Twitter feeds of 2014. Her Netflix comedy special "One of the Greats" (2014) debuted in 2014. During this period, she also appeared in an episode of sketch comedy series "Key & Peele" (Comedy Central 2012-15), which co-starred her then-boyfriend Jordan Peele; the couple married in April 2016.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Contra Costa, California, USA
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Amber Joy Mariano (née Brkich; born August 11, 1978) is an American television personality and winner of Survivor: All-Stars with its $1,000,000 prize, after appearing as a contestant on one of its predecessors, Survivor: The Australian Outback. She is married to fellow Survivor contestant of Survivor: Marquesas, All-Stars, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains and winner of Survivor: Redemption Island, Rob Mariano, with whom she appeared in The Amazing Race.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
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Clay Aiken, the American singer, television personality, and activist, has had a career marked by versatility and perseverance. Born on November 30, 1978, as Clayton Holmes Grissom in Raleigh, North Carolina, Aiken's early years were not without struggle. Despite his hardships, he found solace in singing at a young age, demonstrating an extraordinary talent that would eventually catapult him into international stardom. Aiken's rise to fame began when he appeared on the second season of American Idol in 2003. He quickly won over audiences with his rich, soulful voice and genuine demeanor, finishing in second place. This experience served as a springboard for his music career. His debut album, Measure of a Man, released later that year, topped the Billboard charts and went multi-platinum. Throughout his music career, Aiken has sold millions of albums, been nominated for a Grammy award, and held several successful tours, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the music world. Beyond music, Aiken is equally renowned for his efforts in advocacy and public service. Following his stint on American Idol, he co-founded the National Inclusion Project, an organization dedicated to promoting the inclusion of children with disabilities in activities alongside their non-disabled peers. He also served as a UNICEF ambassador, using his platform to raise awareness and funds for underprivileged children worldwide. In 2014, he ventured into politics, running for a congressional seat in North Carolina's second district. Although he did not win, his campaign highlighted his commitment to public service. With such a diverse portfolio of accomplishments, Clay Aiken continues to inspire through his music and his dedication to making the world a better place.- Age: 45
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A straight-edge kid from Chicago soared through the ranks of a popular TV show, becoming a beloved character and person. That doesn't immediately sound like it'd be the story of a man who is best known as CM Punk, but it is. CM Punk's career as a legendary WWE wrestler had its ups and downs, but throughout all of it, he kept to his convictions. He's always been straight edge, avoiding alcohol and drugs, and he's always strived to be the best at what he does. At moments during his career, he was at the top of the league, and certainly carved his name into wrestling history.- Age: 45
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Andrea Joy Cook (born July 22, 1978) is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds. She has also appeared in films such as The Virgin Suicides (1999), Out Cold (2001), and Final Destination 2 (2003).- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Oshawa, Canada
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Chad Ochocinco Johnson (born Chad Javon Johnson; January 9, 1978), known from 2008 to 2012 as Chad Ochocinco, is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football for Santa Monica College and Oregon State University, and played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, and the Miami Dolphins. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL) in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft, and played for the Bengals for 10 seasons. In 2011, Johnson was traded to the New England Patriots, for whom he played in Super Bowl XLVI. In 2012, Johnson played for the Miami Dolphins during preseason but was released following his arrest for domestic violence. He played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 2014 to 2015, and played one game in 2017 for Mexican team Monterrey Fundidores of the Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Miami, Florida
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Bárbara Mori Ochoa (born 2 February 1978) is an Uruguayan-born Mexican actress, model, producer and writer who started her career in 1992 as a fashion model at the age of 14, later she became an actress when she co-starred in 1997 on the smash TV-hit Mirada De Mujer with TV Azteca; then, she starred in the soap opera Azul Tequila. Her big break came in 2004, with the telenovela Rubí (a remake of the 1968 series) by rival network Televisa, in which she played the main character. She also has starred in several self-produced films and music videos.(:- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Uruguay, Montevideo
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An alumna of Pace University in Manhattan, actress Michelle Borth earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting and Theater History. Borth's first role was in the 2002 short-film "Apartment," where she was credited simply as 'Watermelon Girl'. Her next foray into the world of acting came in 2002, when she played a small role in the television series "Off Centre," starring Eddie Kaye Thomas and Sean Maguire. In 2003, Borth won a small role in the independent drama "Wonderland" about the crime scene investigation that centered around porn star John Holmes in 1981 Los Angeles. The movie starred Kate Bosworth and Val Kilmer. In 2007 Borth landed a recurring role on the 2007 TV series "Tell Me You Love Me," a drama about three couples and the therapist that they all share. The show ran for only one season, but was a but was a critical success. Borth continued to work throughout the 2000s, landing guest and recurring roles on shows like "The Forgotten," "Combat Hospital," and "Hawaii Five-O." She also played Sue in the 2011 comedy "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy," wherein a group of 30 year olds who have been close friends since high school prepare to throw an end-of-summer orgy.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Secaucus, New Jersey, USA
- Hailing from Guilford, CT, actress Becki Newton developed a hunger for acting at an early age, performing in school productions throughout her youth. After graduating from Guilford High School, Newton studied abroad in Europe and South America, before earning a degree in European history from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. With the help of her brother, actor Matt Newton, she moved to New York City to pursue her acting career, staking out a niche playing so-called nice girls in commercials and in episodic television. After landing a hosting gig on the TBS celebrity interview show "Movie Junky," she made her first small screen appearance was on the pilot episode of "Cold Case" (CBS, 2003-10), playing the best friend of a girl murdered in 1976. She followed up with a two-episode arc in the 1960s-set drama "American Dreams" (NBC, 2002-05), then appeared in the season seven finale of "Charmed" (WB, 1998-2006). She landed her first regular series role as the bitchy receptionist who gives a hard time to an unattractive, but cheerfully efficient and enterprising young secretary (America Ferrera) at a high-end fashion magazine in the ABC hit, "Ugly Betty" (2006-10).
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- Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Candice Michelle Beckman (born September 30, 1978) better known as Candice Michelle is an American model, actress, and retired professional wrestler, best known for her time with WWE. After spending years modeling and acting, Candice Michelle was hired by WWE in 2004, after she participated in the WWE Diva Search. Outside wrestling, she is considered to be a sex symbol and is known as the Go Daddy Girl, performing in the company's annual Super Bowl commercials. She also posed for a cover and nude pictorial in the April 2006 issue of Playboy. At Vengeance in 2007, she defeated Melina to win her first WWE Women's Championship and became the first former Diva Search contestant to win a WWE title. She was released from her WWE contract on June 19, 2009. She made a return to WWE on the Raw Reunion episode on July 22, 2019 and became the second woman to win the WWE 24/7 Championship.- Age: 45
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- Ayumi Hamasaki
Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎あゆみ, Hamasaki Ayumi, born October 2, 1978) is a Japanese singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, model, spokesperson and entrepreneur. Through her entire career, she has written almost all her lyrical content, and has sometimes composed her music. Born and raised in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Hamasaki moved to Tokyo at fourteen in 1993 to pursue a career in singing and acting. In 1998, under the tutelage of Avex CEO Max Matsuura, Hamasaki released her debut single "Poker Face" and debut major-label album A Song for XX. The album debuted at the top of the Oricon charts and remained there for five weeks, selling over a million copies. Her next ten albums shipped over a million copies in Japan, with her third, Duty, selling nearly three million. A Best, her first compilation album, is her best-selling album, with more than four million copies sold in Japan. Since 2006, after her album Secret was released, album and single sales have declined.Hamasaki has sold over 50 million records, making her the best-selling Japanese solo artist of all time. Hamasaki has several domestic record achievements for her singles, such as the most number-one hits by a female artist (38); the most consecutive number-one hits by a solo artist (twenty-five), and the most million-sellers. From 1999 to 2010, Hamasaki had at least two singles each year topping the charts. Hamasaki is the first female recording artist to have ten studio albums since her debut to top the Oricon and the first artist to have a number-one album for 13 consecutive years since her debut. Hamasaki's second remix album, Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu-ro Mix, is recognized as one of the best selling remix albums of all time and remains her only album to be recognized in a worldwide accreditation.During the height of her career, Hamasaki was dubbed the "Empress of J-pop" because of her popularity in Japan and Asia. Following an ear infection in 2000, she has suffered worsening hearing loss and is completely deaf in one ear.- Age: 45
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- Aimee Garcia grew up in show business - dancing in a Chicago-area production of "Cinderella" at the age of seven and performing professionally as Clara in "The Nutcracker" - before moving to Los Angeles after college to work in film and television. In addition to her best-known roles as Veronica Palmero, niece of George Lopez on the sitcom "George Lopez" (ABC, 2002-07), and Jamie, nanny for the son of serial killer Dexter on "Dexter" (Showtime, 2006-13), she also racked up a handful of movie credits, including a role in the 2011 dance musical, "Go for It!"
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- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Andy Samberg, an accomplished actor, comedian, writer, and producer, has built a distinguished career in the entertainment industry, primarily known for his comedic skills. Born on August 18, 1978, in Berkeley, California, his interest in comedy began at a young age, leading him to pursue a degree in experimental film from the New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Samberg's rise to prominence began with his involvement in The Lonely Island, a comedy trio he formed with friends Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. Their unique brand of humor, portrayed through humorous music videos and songs, eventually caught the attention of Saturday Night Live producers, catapulting them to fame. Samberg joined SNL's cast in 2005, where he spent seven seasons contributing significantly to the show's digital shorts segments. The trio's "Lazy Sunday" and "D*** in a Box", among others, became cultural phenomena, demonstrating their knack for blending comedy with popular music trends. Following his stint on SNL, Samberg transitioned into acting roles, including lead parts in films like Hot Rod and That's My Boy. However, it was his role as Detective Jake Peralta in the television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine that solidified his status as one of today's leading comedic actors. His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy. His multifaceted talent also extends to voice acting, having lent his voice to characters in popular animated films such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Hotel Transylvania.
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- Birthplace: Berkeley, California, USA
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Alesha Anjanette Dixon (born 7 October 1978) is an English singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, model, and television personality. Dixon rose to fame in 2001 as a member of the all-female R&B/garage trio Mis-Teeq. The group disbanded in 2005 and Dixon pursued a music career as a solo artist, signing a recording contract to Polydor Records. She began recording her debut solo album, Fired Up, in 2006, but due to poor record sales of her first two singles, "Lipstick" and "Knockdown", she was dropped from Polydor.In 2007, Dixon won Strictly Come Dancing. Her television exposure led to a successful comeback, which included her signing to Asylum Records, an offshoot of Warner Music Group. Dixon then released a second album, entitled The Alesha Show, in 2008, which received platinum certification from BPI in the UK and spawned four singles including "The Boy Does Nothing" and "Breathe Slow", the latter of which became her highest charting single and earned her a Brit Award nomination. In September 2009, Dixon became a judge on the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Arlene Phillips. The replacement of Phillips by Dixon attracted criticism, as some questioned the extent of Dixon's dancing knowledge. In 2010, Dixon returned for the eighth series of Strictly Come Dancing and released her third studio album, The Entertainer. In January 2012, shortly after completing the ninth series and her third year as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Dixon quit to become a judge on Britain's Got Talent. Her fourth studio album, Do It for Love, was released in 2015. As a television presenter, Dixon has hosted Your Face Sounds Familiar (2013), Text Santa (2014–15), Dance Dance Dance (2017), The Greatest Dancer (2019–) and Comic Relief (2019).- Age: 45
- Birthplace: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, UK
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Courtney Ford is an American actress. She is best known for her roles on television, such as playing Christine Hill on Dexter (2009), Portia Bellefleur on True Blood (2011), Lily on Parenthood (2012), Tonia Pyne on Murder in the First (2014), Kate Taylor on Revenge (2014), Kelly Kline on Supernatural (2016–2018) and Nora Darhk on Legends of Tomorrow (2017–present). She also played the lead role in the Lifetime television film Kept Woman (2015).- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
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Bill Hader is a multi-talented figure in the entertainment industry, notable for his versatility as an actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director. Born on June 7, 1978, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this consummate performer launched his career with the improvisational comedy troupe Second City in Los Angeles, laying a strong foundation for his future comedic exploits. Hader's big break came in 2005 when he was cast in the iconic late-night live television sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live (SNL). Over the course of eight years, he won the hearts of viewers with richly nuanced characters and spot-on impressions, earning him four Primetime Emmy nominations. During this SNL tenure, Hader also co-wrote, alongside fellow cast member Seth Meyers, the critically-acclaimed animated short "The Awesomes." His writing pursuits also extended to the big screen, contributing to the scripts of blockbuster comedies like Superbad and Pineapple Express. Post-SNL, Hader further expanded his repertoire, venturing into dramatic roles and voice acting. His performance in the indie drama The Skeleton Twins alongside Kristen Wiig earned him rave reviews. In the realm of animation, he lent his voice to popular characters in films such as Inside Out, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and The Angry Birds Movie. However, it was through the dark comedy series Barry, which he co-created, directed, wrote, and starred in, that Hader truly showcased his range. His portrayal of a hitman struggling with his acting career bagged him multiple awards, including Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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Born in November 12, 1978, Ashley Williams studied theater at Boston University and graduated in 2001. She landed a minor role in the 1993 ensemble movie "Indian Summer," starring Diane Lane, Bill Paxton, and Alan Arkin, and the following year she became the fourth actress to play the character of Danielle Andropoulos on daytime soap "As the World Turns." Williams also appeared on the television sitcom "Good Morning, Miami," playing Dylan, a hairdresser for a failing morning show; she plays Victoria on the hit show "How I Met Your Mother"; and she appeared in the 2011 romantic comedy "Something Borrowed," starring Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson.- Age: 45
- Birthplace: Westchester County, New York, USA
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Ana Carolina Ardohaín Dos Santos (born January 17, 1978) is an Argentine model, television personality and actress. She is widely known by the nickname Pampita, a diminutive for La Pampa, the Argentine province where she was born. She was one of very few people baptised at the monastery of Nuestra Señora del Pilar in Recoleta, Buenos Aires.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: General Acha, Argentina
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Charlene, Princess of Monaco (née Charlene Lynette Wittstock; French: Charlène; born 25 January 1978) is a Zimbabwean-South African former Olympic swimmer and wife of Prince Albert II. The Princess was born in Bulawayo, Rhodesia (today Zimbabwe), the daughter of Michael and Lynette Wittstock, and the family relocated to South Africa in 1989. Charlene represented South Africa at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, with her team finishing fifth in the 4 × 100 metre medley relay. Charlene retired from competitive swimming in 2007. Charlene met Prince Albert at the Mare Nostrum swimming competition in Monte Carlo, Monaco, in 2000. They were first seen together in 2006, and Princess Charlene has accompanied Prince Albert on many of his official duties since then. They announced their engagement in June 2010, and were married on 1 July 2011. The Princess's pregnancy was announced on 30 May 2014. On 10 December 2014, she gave birth to fraternal twins Princess Gabriella and Hereditary Prince Jacques.- Age: 46
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- Bobbi Sue Luther (born August 27, 1978) is an American model, actress, film producer and host of TLC's Junkyard Mega Wars.
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Emma Frances Heming Willis (born June 18, 1978) is an English-American model and actress.- Age: 46
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Ambre Michele Anderson is an American model and actress. Anderson has appeared in national and international television commercials, print ads for national magazine publications and national point of sale posters for cigarette and beverage companies.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
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Although Hollywood attempted to embrace him as a disposable teen heartthrob, Benjamin McKenzie chose to follow the path of a serious actor instead, and his intense persona set him apart from his flashier peers. Born Sept. 12, 1978 in Austin, TX, Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan was the son of Mary France Victory and Pieter Meade Schenkkan. Artistry ran in his family; his mother was a poet, his uncle was a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and his paternal grandparents were both theater actors. After playing football at Austin High School, he studied foreign affairs and economics at the University of Virginia, where his interest in acting began. Appearing in several theatrical productions, including "Zoo Story" and Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure," McKenzie's passion gelled, and after graduation he moved to New York City to pursue the stage. He appeared off-Broadway in "Life is a Dream" at the SoHo Rep and in multiple productions at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, including "Street Scene" and "The Blue Bird." Soon Los Angeles beckoned, and McKenzie headed West to try his luck on the TV audition circuit. Ironically, an unsuccessful audition for a UPN sitcom put McKenzie on the radar of the casting agents who would change his life. "The O.C." ( FOX , 2003-07) was already a highly buzzed-about project, a glossy teen drama with the distinction of being the brainchild of the youngest creator of a TV show in history, the wunderkind Josh Schwartz. McKenzie's electrifying audition convinced producers to take the enormous gamble of resting a brand-new television show on the shoulders of an unknown, and the hype machine kicked into overdrive with the actor's brooding mug soon becoming inescapable. Happily, the show delivered on all fronts, becoming watercooler television that minted each of its lead actors as instant celebrities. McKenzie then took a supporting role in the Southern family drama "Junebug" (2005). He jumped at the chance to work with his idol, Al Pacino, in the real-time thriller "88 Minutes" (2007) and tackled the ultra-demanding "live on stage, on film" solo piece "Johnny Got His Gun" (2008). McKenzie continued to make choices based on the work rather than on prestige, playing a rookie cop on the sprawling, challenging LAPD drama "Southland" (NBC, 2009; TNT, 2010-13). After "Southland" came to a close in 2013, McKenzie co-starred in post-apocalyptic drama "Goodbye World" (2013) and romantic comedy "Some Kind of Beautiful" (2014) before returning to television as future police commissioner James Gordon in the Batman origin story "Gotham" (Fox 2014-2019). At the start of the show's second season, McKenzie appeared in the gossip columns when it was revealed that he had begun a relationship with his co-star Morena Baccarin, who announced that she was expecting the couple's first child in September 2015. The couple were married in 2017 and had a second child in 2021. McKenzie went on to star alongside Aaron Eckhart and Courtney Eaton in "Line of Duty" (2019).- Age: 46
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Daniel Healy Solwold Jr. (born April 15, 1978), better known by his ring name Austin Aries, is an American professional wrestler He is currently signed to Major League Wrestling (MLW) and also wrestles on the independent circuit he best known for his time with Impact Wrestling, where he is a former three-time World Champion and a six time X Division Champion and Ring of Honor (ROH), where he is a former two-time ROH World Champion. He is also known for his time with WWE, where he competed primarily in the cruiserweight division as well as doing color commentary. Between Impact and ROH, Aries has held 14 total championships and has also held numerous international and U.S. independent championships. Aries began to work with ROH in 2004, joining the Generation Next faction. He won the ROH World Tag Team Champion with his teammate Roderick Strong and at Final Battle 2004, ROH's biggest event, defeated Samoa Joe to win the ROH World Championship, ending his 654-day reign. He would regain the title on 2009, becoming the first two-time champion. After moving on to Impact Wrestling, then known as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Aries won the X Division Championship six times. His first reign is the longest of the title's history at 301 days and created the "Option C" clause, trading the title for a TNA World Heavyweight title opportunity at Destination X, winning the title. He also won the TNA World Tag Team Championship and the Impact Grand Championship, making Aries a Grand Slam Champion in Impact Wrestling.- Age: 46
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Adam Pearce (born June 24, 1978) is an American former professional wrestler who is currently working as a producer for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He is a former five-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time PWG World Champion, a one-time NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion, a member of the NWA Hall of Fame, and a former trainer and coach at the WWE Performance Center.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: USA, Illinois, Lake Forest
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A handsome, immensely gifted actor-singer, Andrew Rannells broke into showbiz with a string of roles in animated projects like "Street Sharks" (syndicated, 1994-95), "Pokémon" (syndicated, 1998-99; Kids WB!, 1999-2006; Cartoon Network, 2006- ) and "Sonic X" (Fox, 2003-04), where he also earned credits directing the entire voiceover cast. He achieved stardom, however, on Broadway when he dazzled in "Hairspray" and "Jersey Boys" before originating the role of Elder Kevin Price in the irreverent smash "The Book of Mormon." Rannells made the leap to screen acting with small roles in the films "Sex and the City 2" (2010) and "Bachelorette" (2012), but made a bigger impression recurring as Elijah, the hot-tempered, gay ex-boyfriend of Hannah (Lena Dunham) on "Girls" (HBO, 2012- ). Openly gay himself, Rannells landed the part of a lifetime as one-half of a happy gay couple who hire a surrogate and find themselves meshing and clashing with her family on Ryan Murphy's controversial sitcom "The New Normal" (NBC, 2012-13). Enormously talented and likable, Andrew Rannells proved equally adept on stage and on screen.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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Amanda Swisten (born December 20, 1978) is a former American model and actress of Scandinavian/Slavic descent, who has appeared in various films and TV shows. Swisten was born in New York City, New York. Her first credited appearance was in the film American Wedding in 2003 while playing Fraulein Brandi. After which she appeared in films such as The Last Run (2004), The Girl Next Door (2004), and Freezer Burn (2005). She has had guest appearances on TV series such as I'm with Her, Two and a Half Men, Quintuplets, and Joey. She has also appeared in a music video for William Hung's She Bangs as the artist's "new girlfriend".- Age: 45
- Birthplace: New York, New York, USA
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For the cattleman and politician from Alberta, Canada, see Archibald J. McLean. Alexander James McLean (born January 9, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, composer, and model. He is a member of the vocal group the Backstreet Boys. McLean is also a contributor for the It Gets Better Project.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: USA, Florida, West Palm Beach
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Ana Carolina da Fonseca is a Brazilian-American actress, television personality, model.- Age: 45
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Adam Peter Rickitt (born 29 May 1978) is an English actor, singer and model. He portrayed the role Nick Tilsley in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 1997 to 1999, and again from 2002 to 2004. He then joined the pop group 5th Story, set up for The Big Reunion, before joining the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks in 2017. He married Good Morning Britain presenter Katy Fawcett in 2014.- Age: 46
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Courtney Lanair Brown (born February 14, 1978) is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for Penn State University, and earned consensus All-American honors. The Cleveland Browns selected him with the first overall pick of the 2000 NFL Draft, and he played professionally for the Browns and Denver Broncos of the NFL. Brown is often listed as the biggest draft bust in Cleveland Browns franchise history.- Age: 46
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Caroline Dhavernas (; born May 15, 1978) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her work with Bryan Fuller on his projects, such as Jaye Tyler in the Fox comedy-drama series Wonderfalls, and Dr. Alana Bloom in the NBC psychological horror drama series Hannibal. She also starred as Dr. Lily Brenner in the ABC medical drama Off the Map. As of late winter/early spring 2018, she is in the second season of the Canada-produced and Canadian- and American-distributed medical thriller Mary Kills People.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Ben Christopher Cohen, (born 14 September 1978) is a former England rugby union player and activist. He began his professional career with Northampton Saints in 1996; in 2007 he moved to France to represent Brive before returning to England two years later to join Sale Sharks. Cohen was also a member of the England national team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup. His main position was winger. In May 2011, Cohen retired from professional rugby, and will focus on The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation he created to combat homophobia and bullying.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Northampton, United Kingdom
- Anna Przybylska (December 26, 1978 – October 5, 2014) was a Polish actress and model.Born in Gdynia, she had a daughter, Oliwia (born October 22, 2002), and two sons, Szymon (born January 13, 2006) and Jan Bieniuk, with her partner, Polish footballer Jarosław Bieniuk.She was ranked high amongst the most beautiful Polish actresses and was chosen, in 2004, to be the Polish ambassador for the ASTOR cosmetics brand. Two years later, she became the European ambassador for ASTOR. After fighting pancreatic cancer for approximately 1 year, she died on 5 October 2014 in Gdynia.
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- Birthplace: Poland, Gdynia
- Carmen Kass (born 14 September 1978) is an Estonian model and former political candidate. Considered a supermodel by the fashion industry, she has worked as the face of Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Valentino, Chanel, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Chloé, Dior, Céline, Givenchy, and, for ten consecutive years, Michael Kors. In the year 2002, she was estimated to have been the second-highest-paid model in the world.Outside of modeling, Kass ran for the European Parliament in 2004 and was the president of the Estonian Chess Federation from 2004 to 2011.
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- Birthplace: Estonia, Tallinn
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Christopher Travis Rice (born March 11, 1978) is an American author. Rice has penned multiple bestselling novels, including: A Density of Souls, The Snow Garden, Light Before Day, Blind Fall, The Moonlit Earth, The Heavens Rise, and The Vines. His work has been described as spanning multiple genres, including suspense, crime, supernatural thriller, and erotic romance. With his mother Anne Rice he also co-authored the historical horror novel Ramses the Damned: The Passion of Cleopatra.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Berkeley, California
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Barry William Zito (born May 13, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and musician. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. His pitching repertoire consisted of a curveball (his strikeout pitch), a four-seam fastball, a two-seam fastball, a circle changeup, and a cutter–slider. Zito attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles Pierce College, and the University of Southern California. Drafted three times while in college, Zito signed with the Athletics when they chose him in the first round of the 1999 MLB draft. A year later, he was in the major leagues, finishing fifth in American League (AL) Rookie of the Year Award. He struggled to begin the 2001 season but improved greatly down the stretch, finishing the year with an 11–1 win–loss record over his final two months. He won 23 games (while only losing five) in 2002 and won the Cy Young Award. His record was only 14–12 in 2003, but he still made the All-Star team for the second year in a row. In 2004, he had his worst season at the time, going 11–11 with a career-high 4.48 earned run average. He became Oakland's Opening Day starter in 2005 and finished fifth in the AL with 171 strikeouts. In 2006, he made the All-Star team and posted a 15–1 record when receiving two or more runs of support. Following his seventh season with the Athletics, Zito signed a seven-year deal with the Giants in December 2006. At the time, it was the largest contract ever given to a pitcher. He posted double-digit wins in his first three seasons, and in 2010 he helped San Francisco win their first championship since 1954. However, he struggled the last month of the season and he was left off the postseason roster. After sitting out much of the 2011 season with a foot and ankle injury, he came back in 2012 and flourished, finishing with a 15–8 record, his best season in a Giants uniform. The same October, Zito helped lead the Giants to their second World Series title in San Francisco history by going 2–0 with a 1.69 ERA in three postseason starts. In his first career World Series start, he outdueled Tigers' ace Justin Verlander in Game 1, setting the stage for San Francisco's sweep to their seventh World Series title in franchise history. Zito struggled in 2013 but received a standing ovation from the fans in his final appearance as a Giant. Following the year, he became a free agent. Zito, a philanthropist, founded Strikeouts For Troops, a national non-profit that provides comforts of home and lifts the spirits and morale of injured troops as well as offering support to military families.- Age: 46
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Ainsley Earhardt (born September 20, 1976) is an American Fox News television personality and author. She is the co-host of Fox & Friends.- Age: 47
- Birthplace: South Carolina, USA
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Brian Dowling may refer to: Brian Dowling (presenter) (born 1978), Irish television presenter Brian Dowling (American football player) (born 1947), American football player Brian Dowling (hurler) (born 1983), Irish hurler- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Rathangan, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland
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Chandra Davis is an American actress who appeared in "VH1 Couples Retreat."- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Anna Mouglalis (born 26 April 1978) is a French actress.
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- Birthplace: Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France
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Chad Morrison (born 29 March 1978) is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. Drafted to the West Coast Eagles as a compensatory pick in the 1995 Pre-Season Draft, Morrison made his debut as an eighteen-year-old in Round 1 against Fremantle in 1996, after staying in Melbourne to finish year 12 studies in 1995. Dropped twice after two games, he continued to force his way back into the side and with great late form, the half-back/half-forward flanker picked up an AFL Rising Star nomination. In 1997 he showed what he was capable of, having a solid and relatively consistent year, coming third in the Club Champion Award, including a good finals series. He continued to find the ball consistently throughout his career, playing mostly as a sweeper who occasionally ran forward and kicked a goal, including a bag of four goals against the Western Bulldogs in 1998. In 2000 he was just outstanding, finding the ball at half-back as a ball magnet. He played all 22 games, and on 14 occasions he had 20 or more disposals, including 30 or more on three occasions, preferably late in the season. He averaged 23 disposals for the season, and once again came 3rd in the best and fairest. In 2001 he played most of the first half before injuring his knee, requiring a knee-reconstruction, and once again in 2002 he did the same thing, requiring a second reconstruction, ruling him out for the whole season, and almost 20 months of league footy, before he regained his skill, to yet again be injured, and only play 10 games, and his future in doubt. His next season saw him play 18 games, but he was not as dominant, as expected. He did however have a great final month and a half finding the ball. A Victorian representative earlier in his career, he was traded to Collingwood in a draft pick deal. At the Pies he managed 21 games in two seasons, with injury curtailing any opportunity of Morrison finding the same form that he had at the Eagles earlier in his career.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Victoria, Australia
- Bhumika Chawla (born Rachna Chawla on 21 August 1978) is an Indian actress and a former model. She made her film debut in the Telugu film Yuvakudu (2000) and has since then worked in various Indian film industries and appeared in over thirty films in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Bhojpuri, and Punjabi. Her notable performances include Badri (2001) , Kushi (2001) , Okkadu (2003) , Tere Naam (2003) , Missamma (2003) , Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) , Gandhi, My Father (2007) , Anasuya (2007) and Buddy (2013).
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- Birthplace: New Delhi, India
- Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anthony Mackie has etched a powerful impression in the world of acting. He emerged from the rich cultural backdrop of his hometown, honing his craft at the renowned Juilliard School. A true artist, Mackie's career spans across theater, film, and television, showcasing his versatile talent and cementing his place in Hollywood. Mackie's breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed film 8 Mile, where he shared the screen with rap icon Eminem. However, it was his portrayal of Sgt. J.T. Sanborn in The Hurt Locker that earned him international recognition. The film, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, showcased Mackie's ability to convey raw emotion and intensity. His filmography also includes noteworthy performances in Half Nelson, Million Dollar Baby, and The Adjustment Bureau. However, it is arguably his role as Sam Wilson, or Falcon, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that has brought Mackie into the limelight. Introduced in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, his character quickly became a fan favorite. This led to appearances in several blockbuster hits including Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Endgame. Displaying a unique blend of heroism, vulnerability, and humor, Mackie's Falcon embodies the complexities of modern superheroes. His commitment to the character culminated in the series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, where he took center stage, further proving his prowess as a leading actor.
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- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Camille Guaty (born June 28, 1976) is an American film and television actress. She is known for several roles: as Daisy in Gotta Kick It Up! (2002), for playing Maricruz Delgado, Sucre's girlfriend, in Prison Break (2005–2007), and as Walter O'Brien's sister, Megan, a recurring role on the CBS series Scorpion (2014–2015).
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Anjana Sukhani (born 10 December 1978) is an Indian film actress and model, who predominantly appears in Bollywood films.- Age: 45
- Birthplace: Jaipur, India
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María Nieves Rebolledo Vila, better known by her stage name Bebe (born 9 May 1978) is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to international fame with the singles "Malo" and "Ella".- Age: 46
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Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari (Persian: امیر اسفندیاری; born December 8, 1978 as Amir Esfandiary), is a professional poker player and former professional magician, known for his elaborate chip tricks. Esfandiari was the face of the now-defunct poker site, Ultimate Poker.In addition to appearing on several poker television shows, he has won two World Poker Tour (WPT) championships and three World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets in his career, including the "Big One for One Drop" in 2012, a $1,000,000 buy-in tournament benefiting the One Drop Foundation. By winning the event, Esfandiari won the largest single payout in tournament poker history at $18,346,673. Esfandiari was ranked number one for all-time tournament poker winnings, until Daniel Negreanu took this title by finishing 2nd in the "Big One For One Drop 2014". In 2012, he authored The Magician's Secrets for Winning Tournaments on Insta Poker, a poker strategy game available for iOS.- Age: 45
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Countess Danielle Vaughn (born August 8, 1978) is an American actress and singer. Vaughn is best known for her role as Kimberly Ann Parker on the UPN sitcoms Moesha (1996–1999), its spin-off The Parkers (1999–2004), & as Alexandria DeWitt on 227.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Idabel, Oklahoma, USA
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Brian Urlacher (; born May 25, 1978) is a former American football linebacker who spent his entire 13-year career playing for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for The University of New Mexico, where he was recognized as a consensus All-American and became one of the school's most decorated athletes. The Bears selected Urlacher with the ninth overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. Urlacher quickly established himself as one of the NFL's most productive defensive players. After winning the NFL Rookie of the Year Award in 2000, he was elected to eight Pro Bowls, and won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2005. His playing style, accomplishments and reputation have made him one of the team's most popular players. After retiring from professional football, he was briefly an analyst for Fox Sports 1. He was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility on February 3, 2018.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Tri-Cities, Pasco, Washington, USA
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Regan Farquhar (born February 12, 1978), better known by his stage name Busdriver, is an American rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California. He has collaborated with rappers such as Myka 9, Milo, Nocando, Open Mike Eagle, 2Mex, and Radioinactive. His primary producers have been Daedelus, Boom Bip, Daddy Kev, Loden, Paris Zax, Omid, and Nobody. He has also worked with D-Styles on two albums.- Age: 46
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
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Carl Michael Sciortino Jr. ( shor-TEE-noh; born July 6, 1978) is an American politician serving as executive director of the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. A Democrat from Massachusetts, he represented the 34th Middlesex district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2005 to 2014. The district includes parts of Medford and Somerville. Sciortino was a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2013 special election to succeed Ed Markey as a U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 5th district. He lost to Katherine Clark. His campaign’s television commercial with his father, a member of the Tea Party, received national publicity and went viral online.- Age: 46
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