June 2 is a special day that celebrates the birthdays of a wide range of influential figures across entertainment, sports, history, and more. This list of 50 celebrities born on this date showcases a mix of legendary actors, musicians, athletes, and historical icons, each contributing uniquely to their fields, from Hollywood stars to global cultural pioneers, making this day a vibrant tapestry of talent and achievement.
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Today’s List of Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Watts (1941) – Legendary drummer for The Rolling Stones, known for his jazz-influenced style.
- Wentworth Miller (1972) – American actor, best known for starring in “Prison Break” as Michael Scofield.
- Zachary Quinto (1977) – American actor, recognized for playing Spock in the “Star Trek” reboot films.
- Justin Long (1978) – Actor known for “Dodgeball” and starring in Apple’s “Get a Mac” ad campaign.
- Dana Carvey (1955) – Comedian and actor, famous for “Saturday Night Live” and “Wayne’s World.”
- Jerry Mathers (1948) – American actor, best known as Beaver in “Leave It to Beaver.”
- Dennis Haysbert (1954) – Actor recognized for “24” and his Allstate commercials as the voice of assurance.
- Wayne Brady (1972) – American comedian and host, known for “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
- Morena Baccarin (1979) – Brazilian-American actress, starred in “Firefly” and “Deadpool.”
- Jon Peters (1945) – American film producer, known for “A Star Is Born” and “Batman.”
- Liam Cunningham (1961) – Irish actor, played Davos Seaworth in “Game of Thrones.”
- Tony Hadley (1960) – English singer, lead vocalist of Spandau Ballet, known for “True.”
- Abby Wambach (1980) – American soccer player, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and FIFA World Cup champion.
- Steve Waugh (1965) – Australian cricketer, former captain, led the team to multiple World Cup victories.
- Matthew Koma (1987) – American singer-songwriter, collaborated with Zedd on hits like “Clarity.”
- Nikki Cox (1978) – American actress, known for “Unhappily Ever After” and “Las Vegas.”
- Jo Koy (1971) – American comedian, known for his stand-up specials on Netflix.
- Fabrizio Moretti (1980) – Brazilian-American drummer for The Strokes, known for “Is This It.”
- Amber Marshall (1988) – Canadian actress, stars as Amy Fleming in “Heartland.”
- Johnny Weissmuller (1904) – Olympic swimmer and actor, famous for playing Tarzan in 12 films.
- AJ Styles (1977) – American professional wrestler, multiple-time WWE Champion.
- Tim Rice (1944) – English lyricist, collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber on “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
- Keith Allen (1953) – British actor and comedian, known for “Robin Hood” and “Trainspotting.”
- Barbara Pym (1913) – English novelist, known for her witty social comedies like “Excellent Women.”
- Kyle Petty (1960) – American NASCAR driver and broadcaster, part of the famous Petty racing family.
- Mark Lawrenson (1957) – English footballer and pundit, played for Liverpool and won multiple titles.
- Jack O’Callahan (1957) – American hockey player, part of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic team.
- Andy Cohen (1968) – American TV host and producer, known for Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live.”
- Stacy Keach (1941) – American actor, known for “Mike Hammer” and narrating documentaries.
- Barry Levinson (1942) – American filmmaker, directed “Rain Man” and “Good Morning, Vietnam.”
- Lydia Lunch (1959) – American singer and poet, a pioneer in the no-wave music scene.
- David Wheaton (1969) – American tennis player, reached the Wimbledon semifinals in 1991.
- Steve Tasker (1962) – American football player, NFL special teams star with the Buffalo Bills.
- Dayana Mendoza (1986) – Venezuelan model, crowned Miss Universe 2008.
- Awkwafina (Nora Lum) (1988) – American actress and rapper, starred in “Crazy Rich Asians.”
- Becca (Rebecca Acheampong) (1984) – Ghanaian singer, known for her Afro-pop hits like “African Woman.”
- Velimir Zajec (1956) – Croatian footballer and manager, played for Dinamo Zagreb and Panathinaikos.
- Steffi Graf (1969) – German tennis legend, won 22 Grand Slam singles titles.
- Frank Rich (1949) – American writer and critic, former chief theater critic for The New York Times.
- Joaquín Caparrós (1955) – Spanish football manager, coached Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao.
- Laura Kaeppeler (1988) – American beauty queen, crowned Miss America 2012.
- Brittany O’Connell (1972) – American actress, known for roles in independent films and TV.
- Helen Oxenbury (1938) – English illustrator, known for children’s books like “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.”
- Charlie Wilson (1953) – American singer, lead vocalist of The Gap Band, known for “Outstanding.”
- Aaron Jones (1994) – American football running back, plays for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL.
- Madison Keys (1995) – American tennis player, reached the US Open final in 2017.
- Sonakshi Sinha (1987) – Indian Bollywood actress, debuted in “Dabangg” alongside Salman Khan.
- Dominic Cooper (1978) – English actor, known for “Mamma Mia!” and “Preacher.”
- James Murphy (1970) – American musician, lead singer of LCD Soundsystem, known for “Daft Punk Is Playing at My House.”
- Eddie Lacy (1990) – American football running back, played for the Green Bay Packers and won Super Bowl XLVIII.
- Deon Bush (1993) – American football safety, plays for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL.