June 5 is a day that celebrates the birthdays of a diverse array of influential celebrities who have shaped entertainment, sports, literature, and more. This list of the top 20 celebrities born on this date highlights talents ranging from award-winning actors and musicians to groundbreaking athletes and writers, each leaving a lasting impact on their fields and inspiring audiences worldwide with their remarkable contributions.
People born on June 5.
Today’s List of Famous Birthdays
- Mark Wahlberg (1971) – American actor and producer, known for “The Departed” and “Ted.”
- Kenny G (1956) – American smooth jazz saxophonist, famous for selling over 75 million records worldwide.
- Bill Hayes (1925) – American actor and singer, best known for his long-running role on “Days of Our Lives.”
- Ron Livingston (1967) – American actor, recognized for “Office Space” and “Band of Brothers.”
- Ken Follett (1949) – Welsh author, acclaimed for historical novels like “The Pillars of the Earth.”
- Bill Moyers (1934) – American journalist and political commentator, known for his PBS documentaries.
- Liza Weil (1977) – American actress, known for her roles in “Gilmore Girls” and “How to Get Away with Murder.”
- Nick Kroll (1978) – American comedian and actor, creator and star of “Big Mouth.”
- Tyler “Ninja” Blevins (1991) – American online streamer and gamer, famous for his Fortnite streams on Twitch.
- Peggy Scott-Adams (1948) – American blues and soul singer, known for hits like “Bill.”
- Laurie Anderson (1947) – American avant-garde artist and musician, known for her multimedia performances.
- David Hare (1947) – British playwright and director, known for works like “Plenty.”
- Chuck Klosterman (1972) – American author and essayist, known for exploring pop culture in “Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs.”
- Spalding Gray (1941) – American actor and writer, famous for his autobiographical monologues like “Swimming to Cambodia.”
- Amanda Crew (1986) – Canadian actress, known for roles in “Final Destination 3” and “Silicon Valley.”
- Rick Riordan (1964) – American author, creator of the popular “Percy Jackson & The Olympians” series.
- Yoo In-na (1982) – South Korean actress, known for dramas like “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God.”
- Margaret Drabble (1939) – English novelist, known for works like “The Millstone.”
- Chad Allen (1974) – American actor, known for his role in “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.”
- Jeff Garlin (1962) – American comedian and actor, known for “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “The Goldbergs.”