Famous People Born in 1978
Discover the most famous people born in 1978. The list includes people like Kim Zolciak, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, Kobe Bryant, Andy Samberg, Ian Somerhalder and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include models, football players, actresses and rock musicians born in 1978. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, Canada & India and many more countries.
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Kobe Bryant(One of the Greatest Basketball Players of All Time)
Birthdate: 23rd August
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: January 26, 2020
The former professional basketball player, Kobe Bryant, was drafted into NBA immediately after his school and went on to become one of the most successful basketball players of his generation. During his career of two decades, the Los Angeles Lakers player created numerous new records. He authored a book and one of his poems even inspired an animated short film.
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Rachel McAdams(Canadian Actress Known for Her Films: ‘Mean Girls', 'The Notebook' and 'Spotlight')
Birthdate: 17th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: London, Canada
Best known for her comedic and romantic film roles, Canadian actress Rachel McAdams is a very popular figure in Hollywood. Rising to fame in the 2000s, she has worked in many critically acclaimed movies. A socially responsible person, she believes in leading a lifestyle that is eco-friendly and sustainable. She is actively involved with several charities.
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John Legend(Best Known for His Debut Album 'Get Lifted' and 'Once Again')
Birthdate: 28th December
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Springfield, Ohio, United States
John Legend is a singer, songwriter, actor, film producer and theatre director and his song All of Me from his fourth studio album was a Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit. He has released a host of successful albums. He has also won many awards, including an Oscar and a handful of Grammys. He is also an actor and a TV personality.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 7th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Actor and producer, Ashton Kutcher, began his career as a model and soon ventured into acting, where he found success appearing in a string of romantic comedies. Besides acting, he is a venture capitalist and has successfully invested in several high technology start-ups. He is also actively involved in humanitarian work.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 17th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
Before assuming office as a senator of the Phillippines, Manny Pacquiao was already known as a globally renowned boxer. Known to his fans as PacMan, he is the only boxer to have won world championships from the 1990s to the 2020s. BoxRec named him the world’s seventh-active boxer in 2020.
Birthdate: 14th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
The current governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis became the youngest incumbent governor of a US state at the age of 42. Also an attorney and naval officer, Ron DeSantis was honored with the Bronze Star Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his military service.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 19th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States
American actress, Zoe Saldana, is best known for starring in fantasy-adventure films like Star Trek, Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, which were massive worldwide hits. She faced flak in 2016 when she used skin-darkening makeup to play jazz musician Nina Simone in the biopic Nina, which led to debates about colour bias in society.
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Andy Samberg(Actor, Comedian and Former Cast Member of Comedy-Sketch Show 'Saturday Night LIve')
Birthdate: 18th August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, United States
The actor, comedian, writer and musician, Andy Samberg, is a member of the comedy music group The Lonely Island and has also acted in several films like Hot Rod, That's My Boy and Palm Springs. Plus, he has starred in television sitcoms like the Brooklyn Nine-Nine and has been part of Saturday Night Live as a featured player.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 8th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Covington, Louisiana, United States
Ian Somerhalder is a successful actor, model, and director. He is also known for his activism; he is an ardent supporter of St. Tammany Humane Society, which aims at providing shelter to animals. In 2010, he founded the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, which aims at educating people about the importance of safeguarding animals and the environment.
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Tom Ellis(Welsh Actor Known for His Role as ‘Lucifer Morningstar’ in the TV Series ‘Lucifer’)
Birthdate: 17th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cardiff, Wales
Tom Ellis is a Welsh actor, who gained international prominence after he started playing Lucifer Morningstar in the American DC Comics-based series Lucifer. An alumnus of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, he began his career with a role in a BBC TV show. He eventually began appearing in American TV shows and films as well.
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Michelle Rodriguez(Actress and Screenwriter Best Known for Her Role as a Boxer in the Film ‘Girlfight’)
Birthdate: 12th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
The quintessential action queen of Hollywood, Michelle Rodriguez is known for appearing in many successful action films, including the Fast & Furious franchise. Regarded as a Hollywood bad girl, Michelle has had many brushes with the law. An openly bisexual actress, she also serves as an inspiration to the LGBT community.
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Jensen Ackles(Best Known for His Role of 'Dean Winchester' in the TV Series 'Supernatural')
Birthdate: 1st March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
Known for his Emmy-nominated performance as Eric Brady in Days of Our Lives, Jensen Ackles had initially wished to study sports medicine. He appeared in the series Supernatural, Dark Angel, and Smallville, and the film My Bloody Valentine 3D. He also voiced Jason Todd in Batman: Under the Red Hood.
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James Franco(One of the Most Versatile Actors of His Generation, Known for His Films: '127' and 'James Dean')
Birthdate: 19th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Palo Alto, California, United States
Actor, director, and comedian, James Franco, has been active in the entertainment industry for over two decades. He was studious as a child and wanted to become a marine biologist. However, fate had other plans and he became an actor instead. In addition to acting, he teaches film classes at many universities, including New York University.
Birthdate: 15th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Five-time Grammy-winning country artist Chris Stapleton is best known for hits such as Parachute. He has also co-written tracks such as Kenny Chesney's Never Wanted Nothing More. Before going solo, he was part of the bands The SteelDrivers and The Jompson Brothers. His music blends country with bluegrass and soul.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 23rd September
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Anthony Mackie is an American actor who achieved international recognition after playing Sam Wilson / Falconin a series of superhero films produced byMarvel Studios. A self-made man, Mackie graduated from the Juilliard Schooland worked hard to establish himself in the American film and TV industry.
Birthdate: 20th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Romford, United Kingdom
The current head coach of Chelsea Football Club, Lampard spent most of his playing career with Chelsea. He is widely considered one of the greatest midfielders and greatest Chelsea players of his generation. While playing for the England national team, he represented England at three World Cups. In 2015, he was appointed an OBE for his services to football.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 28th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Carrara, Italy
Gianluigi Buffon is an Italian footballer, often considered the greatest goalkeeper of all time. The first goalkeeper to receive the Golden Foot Award, Buffon was included in Pelé's FIFA 100 list in 2004. He is also well-known for his charity work; in 2019, he was named a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations' World Food Programme.
Birthdate: 29th June
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Hawaiian born singer, dancer and television personality, Nicole Scherzinger grabbed attention with TV show Popstars and later as the lead singer of the popular girl’s band, The Pussycat Dolls. She further created a place for herself with her solo albums, acting assignments, participation in reality singing and dancing shows and finally by becoming a judge on various reality shows.
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Bill Hader(Best Known for His Work as a Cast Member on 'Saturday Night Live')
Birthdate: 7th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Bill Hader is an American actor and comedian. He is credited with creating the popular HBO series Barry. A product of Saturday Night Live, Bill Hader's journey from being a below-average student at school to becoming a popular personality in the American film and TV industry continues to serve as an inspiration to many.
Birthdate: 14th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 24th November
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Beginning her career as a child model with Wilhelmina Models, Katherine Heigl made her film debut with That Night. However, the role that catapulted her to stardom was that of Dr. Isobel Stevens on ABC's medical drama Grey's Anatomy. The talented actress subsequently appeared in movies like Knocked Up and Life As We Know It and TV series Suits.
Birthdate: 14th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Grinnell, Iowa, United States
Danai Gurira is best known as Michonne from The Walking Dead and as Okoye from the Marvel films Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. She earned a Tony nomination for writing the Broadway play Eclipsed. She has been a UN Goodwill Ambassador and promotes arts and women empowerment.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 25th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky is the incumbent president of Ukraine. A qualified lawyer, he initially owned a production company. He also played the Ukrainian president in the series Servant of the People and was a comedian, screenwriter, director, and producer. His secret phone call with Donald Trump led to Trump’s first impeachment.
Birthdate: 10th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Kenan Thompson has been the longest-performing cast member of SNL. He also appeared on the sketch comedy show All That. One of VH1’s 100 Greatest Teen Stars, he teamed up with Kel Mitchell to perform in Kenan & Kel. Fans loved him as Russ Tyler in The Mighty Ducks.
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Stana Katic(Known for Her Portrayal of 'Detective Kate Beckett' in the TV Series 'Castle')
Birthdate: 26th April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
Stana Katic is a Canadian-American actress known for playing Kate Beckett on the crime-comedy-drama TV series Castle. Apart from acting in films and TV series, Katic also works toward protecting the environment; in 2010, she established the Alternative Travel Project, which encourages people to abandon personal vehicles for a day to reduce the impact of personal vehicles on the environment.
Birthdate: 21st July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
From working at a video store, Josh Hartnett rose to being a Hollywood star. His filmography includes the war dramas Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down, thrillers such as The Black Dahlia, and horrors such as 30 Days of Night. He also appeared in the award-winning horror series Penny Dreadful.
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CM Punk(American Professional Wrestler and Retired Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: 26th October
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
CM Punk is an American retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. CM Punk is one of the first independent wrestlers to have achieved tremendous success in WWE; his success served as a precedent for other independent wrestlers. Over the years, CM Punk has influenced and inspired popular wrestlers like Seth Rollins, Adam Cole, and Rhea Ripley.
Birthdate: 18th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, United States
Regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses, Katie Holmes has been included in FHM magazine's sexiest women in the world list on multiple occasions. In 2003, she was named in People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People list. An actress with a great sense of fashion, she launched a clothing line named Holmes & Yang with stylist Jeanne Yang.
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January Jones(Actress and Model Best Known for Her Role as ‘Betty Draper’ in the TV Series ‘Mad Men’)
Birthdate: 5th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Best known for her Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning performance as Betty Draper in Mad Men, January Jones has also appeared in The Last Man on Earth and X-Men: First Class. She has modeled for Versace; appeared on the covers of GQ, Grazia, and Cosmopolitan; and been a spokesperson for Oceana.
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Wes Bentley(Best Known for His Role as ‘Ricky Fitts’ in the Film ‘American Beauty')
Birthdate: 4th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
Wes Bentley is an American actor known for portraying prominent characters in popular films like The Hunger Games. He became one of the subjects in the 2009 documentary My Big Break, which focuses on his fame and struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. He took professional help to deal with his addiction and is currently on the path to recovery.
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Nelly Furtado(Canadian Singer and Songwriter Known for Her Singles: ‘I'm Like a Bird’ and ‘Turn Off the Light’)
Birthdate: 2nd December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Victoria, Canada
Nelly Furtado is a Portuguese-Canadian record producer and singer-songwriter. Known for her constant reinvention and musical versatility, Furtado is one of the most successful musical artists from Canada, having sold more than 40 million records. Her work has also inspired fellow musicians like Dua Lipa and Bridgit Mendler. Also a philanthropist, Furtado is a member of Artists Against Racism charity.
Birthdate: 12th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Malin Akerman is a Swedish-American model, actress, singer, and producer. She is known for playing important roles in such films like The Heartbreak Kid and Watchmen in which her nude scenes garnered much attention. She also works closely with a nonprofit organization called Opportunity International.
Birthdate: 22nd May
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Ginnifer Goodwin is best known as Snow White from Once Upon a Time and Margene Heffman from Big Love. She also appeared in an award-winning voice role, as Judy Hopps, in the animated movie Zootopia. Max Mara’s 2018 Face of the Future, Goodwin is trained in Shakespearean theater.
Birthdate: 30th December
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Watts, South Los Angeles, California, United States
Grammy-nominated singer/rapper Tyrese Gibson is best known for his chartbusting track Sweet Lady. Fans also loved him as Roman Pearce in the Fast & Furious franchise and as Robert Epps in the Transformers movies. He has also written a three-volume comic book series and two New York Times bestsellers.
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James Corden(Comedian, Actor & Television Host Best Known as the Host of 'The Late Late Show with James Corden')
Birthdate: 22nd August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
James Corden is a popular English television host, actor, and comedian. The winner of BAFTA Britannia Award and Tony Award, Corden was appointed Order of the British Empire for services to drama in the 2015 New Year Honours. Also known for his charitable work, Corden joined hands with the NBA to launch a fundraising campaign to benefit Feed the Children.
Birthdate: 29th November
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California, United States
A popular American actress, Lauren German is known for portraying roles that require skills pertaining to martial arts. After playing important roles in action TV series, such as Hawaii Five-0, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D., Lauren German landed the main role of Det. Chloe Decker in the urban fantasy television series Lucifer.
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Justin Long(Know for His Roles in 'Jeepers Creepers', 'Dodgeball', 'Accepted')
Birthdate: 2nd June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Justin Long is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing the boy next door characters, thanks to his looks and physique. Long was applauded for his courage when he shared his story of being victimized of drugging and abduction by a group of local individuals in Michigan. His story encouraged others to share their own stories.
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Erin Andrews(Sportscaster and Co-Host of the Show 'Dancing with the Stars')
Birthdate: 4th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine, United States
Erin Andrews is an American television personality and sportscaster. She is the lead sideline reporter for Fox Sports' NFL broadcasting team. Also known for her charitable work, Andrews played a key role in the Huddle to Fight Hunger campaign, which aimed to raise funds for Feeding America, a non-profit organization. She also serves as an inspiration to those fighting cancer.
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Kristen Schaal(Actress, Known for Her Voice Roles on “Bob's Burgers” and “Mabel Pines” on Disney's “Gravity Falls”)
Birthdate: 24th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Longmont, Colorado, United States
Kristen Schaal is best known for her Emmy-nominated voice roles, mostly as Sarah Lynn, in BoJack Horseman and her Annie Award-winning voice role as Louise Belcher in Bob's Burgers. Fans also loved her as Mel in Flight of the Conchords. She has also co-written a book with her husband.
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Judith Barsi(American Child Actress Best Known for Her Films: ‘Jaws: The Revenge’ and ‘All Dogs Go to Heaven’)
Birthdate: 6th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Fernando Valley, California, United States
Died: July 25, 1988
A beloved child actress of the 1980s, Judith Barsi started acting when she was just five years old. She appeared in many commercials and TV shows before getting a chance to act in films as well. The child met a tragic end when she and her mother were murdered by her father who then died by suicide.
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Tia Mowry(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Tia Landry’ in the Sitcom ‘Sister, Sister’)
Birthdate: 6th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Gelnhausen, Germany
Tia Mowry is one-half of the famous Mowry twin sisters who formed a singing group called Voices in the early 1990s. She has also played important roles in several popular films. A basketball enthusiast, Tia serves as the head coach for the Atlanta team that participates in the Entertainment Basketball League.
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Matthew Goode(English Actor Known for His Films: ‘Chasing Liberty’, ‘Stoker’, and ‘The Imitation Game’)
Birthdate: 3rd April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Devon, England, United Kingdom
Matthew Goode is an English actor who played an important role in the success of the TV show A Discovery of Witches, which is an adaptation of Deborah Harkness' All Souls trilogy. During its initial run, the series performed consistently as Sky One network's most-watched show, thanks to Goode's portrayal of a molecular biologist and vampire named Matthew Clairmont.
Birthdate: 17th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Oregon, United States
Lisa Brennan-Jobs, daughter of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and painter Chrisann Brennan, is a journalist who has written for Vogue and The Southwest Review. Jobs initially denied having fathered her, but a DNA test and a legal case proved the paternity. The Apple Lisa computer was named after her.
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Daniel Brühl(One of the Most Versatile and Influential Spanish-German Actors and Filmmakers)
Birthdate: 16th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Spanish-German actor Daniel Brühl began his career with the soap Verbotene Liebe. Raised trilingual, he is now fluent in six languages. Hollywood knows him best as Fredrick Zoller from Inglourious Basterds, while he first made waves with the German film Good Bye, Lenin! He later co-owned two bars.
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Dirk Nowitzki(Former German Basketball Player and One of the Greatest Power Forwards of All Time)
Birthdate: 19th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Würzburg, Germany
The 7-foot-tall former Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki led his team to 15 NBA play-offs, including their only NBA championship, in 2011. He is the only player to continue with a single NBA team for 21 seasons and first European-born to be the NBA Finals MVP.
Birthdate: 10th June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
DJ Qualls is best known for his roles in films such as Road Trip, Hustle & Flow, and The New Guy. Fans also loved him as Citizen Z in Z Nation and as Ed McCarthy in The Man in the High Castle. He recovered from Hodgkin's lymphoma as a teenager.
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Alesha Dixon(English Singer, Rapper and Television Personality)
Birthdate: 7th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Alesha Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, and TV personality. She initially wanted to become a teacher, but destiny had other plans for her, and she ended up entering the music world. She rose to fame as a singer in the 2000s as a member of the girl group Mis-Teeq. She later pursued a successful solo career as well.
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Jake Johnson(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Role as ‘Nick Miller’ in the TV Series ‘New Girl’)
Birthdate: 28th May
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States
As a huge fan of the Second City improv troupe during his growing up days, Jake Johnson aspired to become a comedian. It was this aspiration that made him achieve what he has achieved today as an actor and comedian in the American film industry.
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Brooke Burns(Known for Her Role in Action Drama Series 'Baywatch' & Host of the NBC Game Show 'Dog Eat Dog')
Birthdate: 16th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
Brooke Burns is best known as Jessie Owens from Baywatch and Baywatch: Hawaii. A former ballerina and model, she earned an Emmy nomination for her stint as the host of the quiz show The Chase. After recovering from a serious spinal injury, she now raises awareness about the same.
Birthdate: 15th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi became an international sensation with the track Despacito, which was the most-watched video on YouTube till November 2020. Also known for tracks such as Aquí Estoy Yo, he has broken several Guinness records and won five Latin Grammy awards. He also supports children with cancer.
