June 1 marks the beginning of summer and a celebration of birthdays for an impressive array of celebrities spanning entertainment, sports, history, and beyond. This list of 50 individuals born on this date showcases a blend of iconic actors, musicians, athletes, and historical figures, each contributing uniquely to their fields, from silver screen legends to modern-day pop culture icons, making this day a true star-studded occasion.
People born on June 1.
Today’s List of Famous Birthdays
- Marilyn Monroe (1926) – Iconic American actress and singer, known for “Some Like It Hot.”
- Morgan Freeman (1937) – Acclaimed actor famous for roles in “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Driving Miss Daisy.”
- Tom Holland (1996) – British actor, best known as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Heidi Klum (1973) – German supermodel, TV host, and producer, known for “Project Runway.”
- Amy Schumer (1981) – American comedian and actress, recognized for “Trainwreck” and her stand-up specials.
- Alanis Morissette (1974) – Canadian singer-songwriter, famous for her album “Jagged Little Pill.”
- Pat Boone (1934) – American singer and actor, a 1950s pop icon with hits like “Love Letters in the Sand.”
- Ronnie Wood (1947) – English rock musician, guitarist for The Rolling Stones since 1975.
- Brian Cox (1946) – Scottish actor, known for “Succession” and his roles in historical dramas.
- Jonathan Pryce (1947) – Welsh actor, recognized for “Game of Thrones” and “The Two Popes.”
- Brandi Carlile (1981) – American singer-songwriter, celebrated for her folk-pop hits and multiple Grammy wins.
- Nikki Glaser (1984) – American comedian and host, known for her sharp wit in roasts and podcasts.
- Willow Shields (2000) – American actress, best known as Primrose Everdeen in “The Hunger Games.”
- Sarah Wayne Callies (1977) – American actress, starred in “The Walking Dead” and “Prison Break.”
- Teri Polo (1969) – American actress, known for her role in “Meet the Parents” and “The Fosters.”
- Mark Curry (1961) – American comedian and actor, star of “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper.”
- Link Neal (1978) – American comedian, co-host of YouTube’s “Good Mythical Morning.”
- Danielle Harris (1977) – American actress, known as a “scream queen” in the Halloween franchise.
- Powers Boothe (1948) – American actor, Emmy winner for “Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones.”
- R. Madhavan (1970) – Indian actor and filmmaker, known for “3 Idiots” and “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect.”
- Justine Henin (1982) – Belgian tennis player, former world No. 1 with seven Grand Slam titles.
- Norman Foster (1935) – British architect, renowned for high-tech designs like the Gherkin in London.
- Ronnie Dunn (1953) – American country singer, half of the duo Brooks & Dunn.
- Edward Woodward (1930) – British actor, starred in “The Equalizer” and “The Wicker Man.”
- Brigham Young (1801) – American religious leader, second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Walt Whitman (1819) – American poet, author of “Leaves of Grass,” a cornerstone of modern poetry.
- Andy Griffith (1926) – American actor, beloved for “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Matlock.”
- Lisa Hartman Black (1956) – American actress and singer, known for “Knots Landing.”
- Simon Gallup (1960) – English bassist for The Cure, a key figure in gothic rock.
- Tom Irwin (1956) – American actor, known for “Devious Maids” and “My So-Called Life.”
- Taylor Handley (1984) – American actor, appeared in “The O.C.” and “Vegas.”
- John M. Jackson (1950) – American actor, known for “JAG” and “NCIS: Los Angeles.”
- Normani Kordei Hamilton (1996) – American singer, former Fifth Harmony member, known for “Motivation.”
- Farrah Abraham (1991) – American reality TV star from “16 and Pregnant,” later a singer.
- Yael Grobglas (1984) – Israeli actress, known for playing Petra in “Jane the Virgin.”
- Dinesh Karthik (1985) – Indian cricketer, wicket-keeper, and batsman with 26 Test matches.
- Tirunesh Dibaba (1985) – Ethiopian runner, Olympic gold medalist in 5,000m and 10,000m events.
- Ben Smith (1986) – New Zealand rugby player, utility back with 84 caps.
- Mike Protich (1987) – American rock musician, lead singer of Red Sun Rising.
- Yarisley Silva (1987) – Cuban pole vaulter, Olympic silver medalist and world champion.
- Christine and the Queens (Héloïse Letissier) (1988) – French synth-pop singer, known for “Chaleur humaine.”
- Javier Hernández (1988) – Mexican soccer striker, played for Manchester United and West Ham.
- Bob Monkhouse (1928) – English comedian and game show host, known for “The Golden Shot.”
- Georgy Dobrovolsky (1928) – Soviet cosmonaut, part of the Soyuz 11 mission.
- Bill Schonely (1929) – American sports broadcaster, voice of the Portland Trail Blazers for decades.
- Yehudi Wyner (1929) – Canadian-born American composer, Pulitzer Prize winner for “Chiavi in Mano.”
- Matt Poore (1930) – New Zealand cricketer, all-rounder who played 14 Test matches.
- Alexander Scheer (1976) – German actor, known for roles as Keith Richards and David Bowie.
- Addison Morgan (2000) – American actress, appeared in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.”
- Peter Masterson (1934) – American actor and director, known for “The Stepford Wives.”