June 6 is a day that sparkles with the birthdays of an impressive array of celebrities who have shaped entertainment, sports, and culture. This list of the top 20 celebrities born on this date showcases a diverse group of talents, from legendary actors and musicians to influential athletes and personalities, each leaving a unique mark on their fields and captivating audiences globally with their remarkable contributions.
People born on June 6.
Today’s List of Famous Birthdays
- Josephine Baker (1906) – American-born French entertainer and civil rights activist, renowned for her iconic performances in Parisian cabarets.
- Anderson Cooper (1967) – American journalist and CNN anchor, known for his in-depth reporting on “Anderson Cooper 360°.”
- Rafael Nadal (1986) – Spanish tennis legend, celebrated for his record-breaking French Open titles and dominance on clay courts.
- Carmen Dell’Orefice (1931) – American model and actress, recognized as the world’s oldest working model with a career spanning decades.
- Penelope Wilton (1946) – English actress, acclaimed for her roles in “Downton Abbey” and “Doctor Who.”
- Colleen Dewhurst (1924) – Canadian-American actress, celebrated for her stage work and roles in “Anne of Green Gables.”
- Ellen Corby (1911) – American actress and screenwriter, best known for her Emmy-winning role as Grandma Walton on “The Waltons.”
- Wasim Akram (1966) – Pakistani cricket icon, considered one of the greatest fast bowlers in history and a World Cup champion.
- Dave East (1988) – American rapper, gained fame with his mixtape “Black Rose” and being signed by Nas to Mass Appeal Records.
- Carter Page (1971) – American petroleum consultant, notable for his role as a foreign-policy adviser during Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign.
- Imogen Poots (1989) – English actress known for roles in “28 Weeks Later” and the Jimi Hendrix biopic “Jimi: All Is by My Side.”
- Yelena Isinbayeva (1982) – Russian pole vaulter, two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in her event.
- Alain Resnais (1922) – French film director, renowned for classics like “Hiroshima Mon Amour” and “Last Year at Marienbad.”
- Anica Dobra (1963) – Serbian-German actress, known for her versatile roles in both comedic and dramatic films across Europe.
- Aleksey Serebryakov (1964) – Russian theater and film actor, celebrated as a People’s Artist of the Russian Federation.
- Martín Karpan (1974) – Argentine actor, recognized for his roles in telenovelas like “El Rostro de Analía.”
- Aaron Christian Howles (1993) – American actor and writer, known for appearances in “True Blood” and “United States of Tara.”
- Bill Callahan (1966) – American musician, known for his work as a singer-songwriter under the name Smog and later as Bill Callahan.
- Anne Winters (1994) – American actress, known for her roles in “13 Reasons Why” and “The Orville.”
- Mike Gordon (1965) – American musician, bassist for the rock band Phish, known for their improvisational live performances.