Famous People Born In 1977
Discover the most famous people born in 1977. The list includes people like John Cena, Kanye West, Orlando Bloom, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ludacris and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include football players, models, actresses and tv presenters born in 1977. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, Australia & Canada and many more countries.
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John Cena(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
Birthdate: 23rd April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: West Newbury, Massachusetts, United States
One of the biggest WWE stars of all time, John Cena has bagged 25 championships, with 16 reigns as a world champion since his professional career began two decades back. Apart from wrestling, Cena has also carved a career as an actor and rapper. His significant projects include films The Marine, Trainwreck and Sisters and rap album You Can't See Me.
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Shakira(Colombian Singer Who is Known as the 'Queen of Latin Music')
Birthdate: 2nd February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Barranquilla, Colombia
Grammy award winning Colombian pop singer, Shakira is best known for hits like Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don't Lie. One of the most successful Latin American recording artists, she is also one of the world's best-selling music artists. Her first hit album was Pies Descalzos after which she entered the English music market with her big hit album, Laundry Service.
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Kanye West(One of the Greatest and Most Influential Hip Hop Musicians of All Time)
Birthdate: 8th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Creative from a very young age, Kanye West dreamed of becoming a rapper since very early in his life. He became an award winning American rapper whose creativity in music is widely appreciated by critics. However, his outspoken views, comments and behaviour have quite often landed him controversies.
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Tom Hardy(Known for His Roles in the Movies 'Inception', 'The Revenant' and 'Venom')
Birthdate: 15th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
English actor and producer, Tom Hard,y has been active in the entertainment industry for more than two decades. Starting his career as a model, he soon branched out into acting and did not take long to become a beloved TV actor. He has performed in theaters as well. In the 2000s, he made his film debut.
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Tom Brady(One of the Greatest American Football Quarterbacks of All-Time With Majority of Quarterback Records to His Credit.)
Birthdate: 3rd August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States
A record six-time Super Bowl champion, Tom Brady is regarded by many as the greatest quarterback ever. At the age of 41, he became the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl in NFL history. Thanks to his good looks, he has also appeared in some television programs and commercial campaigns.
Birthdate: 24th February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
One of the most remunerative pay-per-view (PPV) attractions of all time, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has had a glorious boxing career. One of the most decorated boxers ever, Floyd is regarded as the best pound for pound boxer by many websites. During his career, he had his share of controversies and made brief appearances in shows like WWE and Dancing with the Stars.
Birthdate: 2nd April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Heidelberg, Germany
Michael Fassbender is a critically-acclaimed Irish-German actor best known for playing a sex addict in the psychological erotic drama film Shame. Apart from being an actor, Michael is also a well-known racing driver; he started his auto racing career in 2017 and currently races for Proton Competition in the European Le Mans Series.
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Liv Tyler(Best Known for Her Role as 'Arwen Undómiel' in the 'Lord of the Rings' Film Trilogy)
Birthdate: 1st July
Sun Sign: Cancer
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.
Birthdate: 24th March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
Known for playing emotionally grueling roles, Jessica Chastain often chooses to act in films with feminist themes. A feminist who voices her opinion on gender and racial equality, Jessica started the Time's Up initiative with 300 women in Hollywood. She also supports charities that promote mental health and was named in Time magazine's 100 most influential people list in 2012.
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Orlando Bloom(English Actor Known for His Roles in Fantasy, Historical & Adventure Films)
Birthdate: 13th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Canterbury, England
British heartthrob Orlando Bloom shot to fame fir playing elf warrior Legolas in the fantasy trilogy, The Lord of the Rings and later achieved success with more high profile films like The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, The Hobbit film trilogy, Troy and Elizabethtown. In between, he made his Broadway debut with Romeo Juliet and was also named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
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Thierry Henry(Former French Professional Football Player, Coach and One of the Greatest Strikers of All Time)
Birthdate: 17th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Les Ulis, France
A football coach, Thierry Henry began his career as a player with Monaco team and later also played for Arsenal and Barcelona. A lethal striker, he became a record goal scorer for both France and Arsenal. He played a crucial role in the French victory in 1998 FIFA World Cup and Arsenal’s win in Premier League and the FA Cup.
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Brock Lesnar(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
Birthdate: 12th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Webster, South Dakota, United States
A multi-faceted personality, Brock Lesnar has had successful careers in the field of wrestling, mixed martial arts, and football. Best known for his wrestling career, Brock is widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers ever. Brock, who has had an equally successful MMA career, is the only person in history to hold a WWE world championship and UFC championship.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar(Best Known for Her Role of 'Buffy Summers' in the Series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer')
Birthdate: 14th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Long Island, New York, United States
Sarah Michelle Gellar, who was a prolific actress during her childhood and in her teens, is best known for her work on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, from 1997 to 2003. I Know What You Did Last Summer, Cruel Intentions and The Grudge are some of her notable films. She’s also starred in many other prominent television series.
Birthdate: 10th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died: December 20, 2009
Britanny Murphy was an American singer and actress. She received critical acclaim for playing important roles in films like 8 Mile before leaving for heavenly abode due to pneumonia at age 32. A month after her demise, her mother and widower established a charitable fund called The Brittany Murphy Foundation, which aimed at aiding children's arts education and cancer research.
Birthdate: 17th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Etobicoke, Toronto, Canada
Canadian actor Katheryn Winnick is best known for her multiple award-nominated performance as Lagertha in Vikings. Fans also loved her as Hannah Burley in Bones and as Christine "C.G." Gavin in Wu Assassins. She has guest-starred in numerous projects and has also appeared in many short films.
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Vince Carter(American Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played as the Shooting Guard / Small Forward )
Birthdate: 26th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Widely regarded as the greatest dunker ever in basketball history, Vince Carter is an American former basketball player. His leaping ability during his playing career often entertained crowds, earning him nicknames like Half Man, Half Amazing and Vinsanity. Also a philanthropist, Carter set up the Embassy of Hope Foundation, which helps children in places like New Jersey, Florida, and Ontario.
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Kelly Reilly(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Mary Watson’ in ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Film Series)
Birthdate: 18th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Surrey, England
Kelly Reilly began her career as a stage artist and then graduated to acting in television series, some of which became very popular. Considered a natural actress, she has worked in acclaimed projects like The London Cuckolds, Above Suspicion, True Detective, Britannia and Yellowstone. She did some notable films too like A Single Shot, Sherlock Holmes, Orson Welles and Calvary.
Birthdate: 9th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Summit, New Jersey, United States
Best known as the co-founder of the rock band, My Chemical Romance, Gerard Way is a popular singer and songwriter. Also a famous comic book writer, Gerard Way co-founded DC's Young Animal imprint and wrote the Eisner Award-winning book series ,The Umbrella Academy. After struggling with prescription drug addiction and alcoholism, he has been maintaining sobriety for many years now.
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Randy Moss(One of the Greatest and Most Talented Football Wide Receivers of All Time)
Birthdate: 13th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Rand, West Virginia, United States
NFL wide receiver Randy Moss set a record for the highest number of receiving touchdowns in a season. The Minnesota Vikings player became the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1998 and retired after playing with the San Francisco 49ers. He gave rise to the term “getting mossed.”
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John Mayer(Pop-Rock Singer Known for His Albums 'Room for Squares' and 'Heavier Things')
Birthdate: 16th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
John Mayer went from working at a gas station to producing the multi-platinum albums Room for Squares and Heavier Things and winning multiple Grammys. He has worked with bands such as the John Mayer Trio and Dead & Company. He has written for Esquire, donates to charities, and collects watches.
Birthdate: 2nd March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Whitestone, England, United Kingdom
Chris Martin is the lead singer of the rock band, Coldplay, which he has co-founded. The band gained fame after they released the song Yellow in 2000. They have sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling music artists. Martin has also worked in solo collaborations with other artists and written songs for various projects.
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Milo Ventimiglia(Best Known for His Role in the TV Series: 'Gilmore Girls', 'Heroes' and 'This Is Us')
Birthdate: 8th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Anaheim, California, United States
Milo Ventimiglia is best known for acting in American television series Gilmore Girls, Heroes and This Is Us. His role in This is Us has been critically acclaimed and he has won three Emmy awards for it. He has also acted in films like The Art of Racing in the Rain, Devil’s Gate, Gamer, The Divide, Rocky 6 and Pathology.
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Ludacris(Rapper & Actor Known for His Album ‘Incognegro’ and His Role in 'Fast & Furious' Series)
Birthdate: 11th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Champaign, Illinois, United States
Three-time Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris soared to fame with his second album, Back for the First Time. Fans also loved him as Tej Parker in The Fast and the Furious franchise. He owns a label, a line of headphones, and a restaurant. His Ludacris Foundation is associated with many youth initiatives.
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Daddy Yankee(Rapper & Singer Known as The "King of Reggaetón" by Music Critics and Fans Alike)
Birthdate: 3rd February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Daddy Yankee is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is credited with coining the term Reggaeton. Referred to as the King of Reggaetón, Yankee has been cited as an inspiration by several performers, including Natti Natasha, J Balvin, and Ozuna. Also a noted philanthropist, Yankee donated $100,000 to provide food to 9,000 families affected by Hurricane Maria.
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Kerry Washington(Actress and Producer Famous for Her Portrayal of ‘Olivia Pope’ in the Drama Series ‘Scandal’)
Birthdate: 31st January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
American actress, Kerry Washington, attained fame when she starred in the television series, Scandal, which ran from 2012 to 2018. She was also commended for her role in the television film, Confirmation, and for the miniseries, Little Fires Everywhere. She has also acted in films like The Last King of Scotland, Django Unchained, Our Song, The Dead Girl and American Son.
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Jeff Hardy(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
Birthdate: 31st August
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Cameron, North Carolina, United States
Jeff Hardy is a professional wrestler. Best known for his tag team partnership with real-life brother Matt in WWE, Hardy has also achieved success as a singles wrestler. He is popular for his daredevil stunts and is often described as a death-defying and high-flying performer. Also a musician, Jeff Hardy is credited with forming a rock band called PeroxWhy?gen.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal(Actress, Filmmaker and Daughter of Filmmakers Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Achs)
Birthdate: 16th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lower East Side, New York, United States
Daughter of filmmaker Stephen Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhaal is known for her Golden Globe-winning performance in the miniseries The Honorable Woman. Fans also loved her in Secretary and The Dark Knight. She has liberal political views and supports non-profits associated with human rights, eco-friendly fashion, and people with hearing loss.
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Colin Hanks(Actor Who Played Prominent Roles in 'Orange County', 'King Kong' and 'The House Bunny')
Birthdate: 24th November
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
The oldest son of Tom Hanks, Colin Hanks followed in his father's footsteps to become an actor and filmmaker. Although he left Loyola Marymount University without earning a degree, he went on to establish himself in the American film and TV industry. Also a sports enthusiast, he supports American football team, Los Angeles Kings.
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Steve Howey(Known for His Roles as ‘Van Montgomery’ in TV Series ‘Reba’)
Birthdate: 12th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Steve Howey is best known as Van Montgomery from the comedy series Reba and as Kevin Ball from Shameless. He has also been part of movies such as Bride Wars and DOA: Dead or Alive. He also appeared in and produced the film Class, written and directed by his father.
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Fiona Apple
(Singer-songwriter)
Birthdate: 13th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: New York City, United States
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Laila Ali(One of the Greatest Female Boxers of All Time)
Birthdate: 30th December
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Laila Ali is an American former professional boxer. The daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, Laila Ali competed from 1999 to 2007, during which she remained undefeated. She is also credited with saving wrestling legend Hulk Hogan's life by calling him when he was suicidal and depressed. After retiring from professional boxing, Laila Ali became a television personality.
Birthdate: 30th July
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kinston, North Carolina, United States
Jaime Pressly is an American actress who won a Primetime Emmy Award for playing Joy Turner on the sitcom My Name Is Earl. Also known for her appearance and good looks, Pressly is often named in the world's sexiest or beautiful women lists. She has also appeared on the covers of popular magazines, such as Playboy and Maxim.
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Manu Ginóbili(Argentine Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played at the ‘Shooting Guard' Position)
Birthdate: 28th July
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: BahÃa Blanca, Argentina
Argentine-Italian former basketball player Manu Ginóbili became one of two players in history to have won the EuroLeague title, the NBA championship, and an Olympic gold medal. The four-time NBA champion has had a 23-season stint with the NBA team San Antonio Spurs. He is also an Italian League champion.
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Yoel Romero(Cuban Professional Mixed Martial Artist and Former Freestyle Wrestler)
Birthdate: 30th April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Pinar del RÃo, Cuba
Widely considered one of the most athletic competitors ever in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Yoel Romero is often compared with the greats of the sport. A former freestyle wrestler, Romero earned Cuba a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Birthdate: 11th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Webster Groves, Missouri, United States
As a popular actor, Matt Bomer serves as an inspiration to the LGBT community as he publicly came out as gay in 2012. He also practices Transcendental Meditation and works for humanitarian causes. Known for his good looks, Matt Bomer has been featured in lists, such as TV's Sexiest Men and Hot 100.
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AJ Styles(One of the Best In-Ring Performers of All Time)
Birthdate: 2nd June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
Wrestling legend Allen Neal Jones, better known as A.J. Styles, who currently performs for Raw under WWE, was named the PWI Wrestler of the Decade (2011-2019). He also became the first TNA wrestler to top the PWI 500 list and the first to complete the TNA Triple Crown.
Birthdate: 24th August
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
John Green soared to fame with his bestselling novel The Fault in Our Stars, which was turned into a movie. His other notable works include the novels Paper Towns and Looking for Alaska. Also a prominent YouTuber, he manages the channel Vlogbrothers and has co-founded the educational channel Crash Course.
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2 Chainz(Rapper Best Known for His Single ‘Duffle Bag Boy’)
Birthdate: 12th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: College Park, Georgia, United States
2 Chainz is an American rapper, media personality, songwriter, and basketball player. One-half of the now-defunct hip hop duo Playaz Circle, 2 Chainz is credited with founding The Real University, his own independent record label. Also an entrepreneur, 2 Chainz owns Dabbing Sweaters, his own line of sweaters, and CEO Millionaires, a line of hoodies.
Birthdate: 26th April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Putnam Valley, New York, United States
Tom Welling is best known for his Teen Choice Award-winning role of the young Clark Kent in Smallville. Fans also loved him as Lt. Marcus Pierce in Lucifer and as Rob Meltzer in Judging Amy. He was an apparel model earlier and has also dabbled in production and direction.
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Jason Aldean(Top-Selling Country Music Artist Known for Hit Singles like 'Why,' 'The Truth' and 'Dirt Road Anthem')
Birthdate: 28th February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Macon, Georgia, United States
Jason Aldean is an American singer and songwriter known for his work in the country music genre. One of the most decorated male country music singers of his generation, Aldean has many platinum-certified albums under his belt. Also a philanthropist, Aldean has raised nearly $4 million for cancer research and continues to work towards raising awareness about breast cancer research.
Birthdate: 29th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Galesburg, Illinois, United States
Birthdate: 27th July
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Drimnagh, Dublin, Ireland
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is best known for his Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Elvis Presley in the miniseries Elvis. Fans also loved him as King Henry VIII in The Tudors and as the titular character in Dracula. The Irish Post Legend Award-winner has worked with Hope Foundation and endorsed Hugo Boss.
Birthdate: 1st June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: La Grange, Illinois, USA
Sarah Wayne Callies is best known as Lori Grimes from The Walking Dead. and as Sara Tancredi from Prison Break. She was also part of the Nigerian movie Black Gold and the Canadian thriller Faces in the Crowd. A screenplay written by her has been optioned by a French company.
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Ryan Dunn
(Stunt Performer)
Birthdate: 11th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Medina, Ohio, USA
Died: June 20, 2011
Birthdate: 11th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Mike Shinoda, founding member, vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter of the rock band Linkin Park, was also part of the hip-hop project Fort Minor. A graphic designer too, he has displayed his artwork and designed his band’s album covers. He released an EP expressing his emotions after Chester Bennington's death.
Birthdate: 12th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Whipps Cross
English comedian, film director, screenwriter, and actor Richard Ayoade gained international fame for his role in Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd. Even though he studied law in college, he was more interested in working in the entertainment industry. He started working as a comedian and actor in the early 2000s and has since come a long way.
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Steve Aoki(DJ, Record Producer, Music Programmer, Record Executive)
Birthdate: 30th November
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States
DJ and music producer Steve Aoki had already soared to fame with I'm in the House by the time his first album, the Grammy-nominated and Billboard-charting Wonderland, released. He is known for his collaborations with artists such as Kid Cudi. Steve has also established a charity and authored a memoir.
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James Van Der Beek
(Actor)
Birthdate: 8th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Cheshire, Connecticut, United States
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Rob McElhenney(Best Known for His Role on the Comedy Series 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia')
Birthdate: 14th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Birthdate: 15th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Enugu, Nigeria
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer and feminist. She is popular for writing novels, such as Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun. She is credited with popularizing African literature among a new generation of readers, especially in the United States. In 2015, she was named in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People.