Every day of the year brings with it a unique group of individuals who were born to leave their mark—and July 9 is no exception. From Hollywood legends and award-winning musicians to best-selling authors and sports figures, this date has produced an impressive lineup of talent across the entertainment industry, athletics, and public life.
People born on July 9.
Today’s List of Famous Birthdays
- Tom Hanks (1956) – American actor and filmmaker, Academy Award winner known for roles in Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan.
- Courtney Love (1964) – American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known as the frontwoman of the band Hole.
- O. J. Simpson (1947) – Former American NFL star and actor known for his football career and media presence.
- Pamela Adlon (1966) – American actress and voice artist known for Better Things and King of the Hill.
- Jimmy Smits (1955) – American actor recognized for roles in NYPD Blue and The West Wing.
- John Tesh (1952) – American musician, television host, and former sportscaster.
- Marc Almond (1957) – English singer-songwriter and member of synth-pop duo Soft Cell.
- Kelly McGillis (1957) – American actress known for her performances in Top Gun and Witness.
- Dean Koontz (1945) – American author of suspense thrillers and science fiction novels.
- Chris Cooper (1951) – American actor and Academy Award winner for Adaptation.
- Richard Roundtree (1942) – American actor best known for his lead role in the film Shaft.
- Göran Lindblad (1940) – Swedish theoretical physicist known for work in quantum mechanics.
- Ken Oshman (1940) – American entrepreneur and co-founder of ROLM Corporation in Silicon Valley.
- Richard Lowell Nygaard (1940) – United States federal judge on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Alex Rebar (1940) – American actor and producer known for the cult horror film The Incredible Melting Man.
- Wally Fullerton-Smith (1960) – Australian former rugby league footballer.
- Linda Park (1978) – American actress known for playing Hoshi Sato on Star Trek: Enterprise.
- Mitchel Musso (1991) – American actor and singer, known for roles on Disney Channel shows.
- Toby Kebbell (1982) – English actor known for roles in Black Mirror and War for the Planet of the Apes.
- Bonnie Pink (1973) – Japanese singer-songwriter and musician with a global fan base.
Happy Birthday to all of you!
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