Famous birthdays today and celebrities born on this day include Peter Mensah, Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman), Peter Stormare, and Nathaniel Bassey. Other notable personalities and legends on today’s birthdays list for August 27, 2026 include Aaron Paul, Lyndon B. Johnson, Mase, Daniela Romo, Amanda Fuller, and Alexa PenaVega.
Wondering whose birthday is it today? We have a list of legends and notable individuals whose birthday is today. On the list are famous TV personalities, films and TV actors and actresses, influencers and social media celebrities, sportspeople, and politicians. Moreover, they are from all over the world and of all ages, including child actors and child celebrities.
Today's famous birthdays list for August 27, 2026
45 years old
Nigerian singer, pastor who sang the popular songs Imela (meaning Thank You, feat. Enitan Adaba), Onise Iyanu, Olowogbogboro
42 years old
American actress who stars as Madison Murphy/ Badison in Orange Is the New Black, and Kristin Baxter in Last Man Standing
67 years old
Ghanaian-British actor famous as Oenomaus on Spartacus (2010–2013) and Persian messenger on 300
51 years old
American rapper whose top songs include (with Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs) Lookin' at Me, Been Around the World, and Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
38 years old
American actress who acted as Carmen Cortez in Spy Kids franchise films, and Ruby Gallagher in comedy series Ruby & the Rockits
67 years old
Mexican singer, and actress in telenovelas such as Triunfo del amor. She is famous as one of the best-selling Latin music artists
73 years old
Swedish-American actor famous as John Abruzzi in Prison Break, and Gaear Grimsrud in 1996 black comedy crime film Fargo
Died aged 64
36th president of the U.S from 1963 to 1969, after being vice president under John F. Kennedy from 1961 to 1963
47 years old
American actor who starred as Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul series, and in 2019 movie El Camino
Died aged 70
American actor and comedian famous as Pee-wee Herman on the The Pee-wee Herman Show
What is the date today?
Today is Thursday the 27th of August. It is the 239th day of 2026.
There are 126 days until the end of the year, and today's zodiac sign is Virgo in Western astrology.
Celebrity Birthdays by Month
Here are more notable personalities by the month they were born. Famous January birthday legends include U.S. civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill, both of whom delivered some of the most famous motivational speeches in history.
It is also the birth month of Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson, former U.S First Lady Michelle Obama, and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. Legendary reggae singer Bob Marley was born in February, while famous Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o, physicist Albert Einstein and singer Lady Gaga are famous March birthdays.
The fourth month is the birth month of Queen Elizabeth II, and martial artist legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Famous May birthdays include Marco Rubio (U.S. secretary of state), Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Superman actor in Man of Steel movie, Henry Cavill, and popular YouTuber Nikocado Avocado.
Notable Personalities born in June, July and August
Famous June birthdays include president Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, while famous African and renowned South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela, English actress Helen Mirren, and The Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger top the list of July birthdays personalities.
Presidents Barack Obama & Bill Clinton, legendary athlete Usain Bolt, and musicians Whitney Houston & Michael Jackson were born in August.
September, October, November, and December birthdays
Current head of the Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV, singer Beyoncé, and actresses Zendaya, Idris Elba and Sydney Sweeney are September celebrities, while Titanic actress Kate Winslet and TV personality Kim Kardashian were born in October.
November has Bruce Lee, Scarlett Johansson, and former U.S. president Joe Biden, while in December we have French footballer Kylian Mbappé, singers Christina Aguilera and Nicki Minaj, and the late Pope Francis, among others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which famous celebrities have birthdays this week?
This week features birthdays of famous celebrities and notable personalities who include football players, athletes, singers, actors, politicians, and TV personalities. You can also view this week's celebrities birthdays.
Who is number 1 on the birthdays list?
The number 1 on the birthdays list is updated every day, and is based on several popularity measurements.
Which celebrities are born in March?
American singer Mariah Carey and Canadian musician Celine Dion have March birthdays, and so is actress Lupita Nyong'o. Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein and actor/ martial artist Chuck Norris are some of the other famous March birthdays.
What are some notable birthdays in May?
U.S. politician and 72nd Secretary of State Marco Rubio, English football legend David Beckham, French 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, Indian actress Trisha Krishnan, American singer Janet Jackson, and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg are some of the most famous May birthdays.
Who is the most famous person on a June birthday?
Tesla and SpaceX entrepreneur Elon Musk is the most famous person born in June. But other most famous June birthday personalities include presidents Donald Trump (U.S.) and Xi Jinping (China), and a long list of actors who include Morgan Freeman and Marilyn Monroe. Barcelona legend and record 8-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, and tennis great Venus Williams also celebrate their birthdays in June.
Who are some famous January birthday legends?
American civil rights legend Martin Luther King Jr., former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon, country music singer Dolly Parton, and Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson are some of the famous January birthday celebrities.
How many famous people are on the birthdays website?
We have thousands of celebrities on this birthdays website, covering all the months from January to December. The list is updated every day. Moreover, you can view the birthdays for any month by clicking the link for that particular month.
What is the mission of this birthdays website?
Our mission is to inform, entertain, and educate our readers not only on the birthdays data, but on other topics as well, including famous quotes, speeches, and biographies of famous people. Check and see which celebrities were born on your birthday!
Is the birthdays website updated every day?
Yes. We update our birthdays lists every day in order to give our visitors a fresh list of legends who were born on this day, and famous celebrities who are celebrating their birthdays today.
What about famous celebrities who were born this month?
You can browse through the list of most famous people who were born this month, as well as all the other months of the year by following the links on this page.
