Famous birthdays today and celebrities born on this day include Melissa Benoist, Linda McMahon, Andile Ncube, and Ella Balinska. Other notable personalities and legends on today's birthdays list for October 4, 2026 include Clifton Davis, Alicia Silverstone, Rachael Leigh Cook, Charlton Heston, and Ilhan Omar. Also on the October 4 celebrity birthdays list are Rutherford B. Hayes, Dakota Johnson, Liev Schreiber, and Lil Mama.
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 October 4, 2026
Died aged 84
American actor who starred as Moses in 1956 biblical film The Ten Commandments, and Ben-Hur in 1959 religious film Ben-Hur
47 years old
American actress and model whose films include She's All That (1999) and The Baby-Sitters Club (1995)
37 years old
American rapper whose singles include Lip Gloss , and actress as Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes in 2013 film CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story
30 years old
British actress who acted in 2019 action comedy film Charlie's Angels and Netflix series Resident Evil
44 years old
Somali American politician and member of the Democratic Party who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives
78 years old
American 13th U.S. secretary of education, business executive, co-founder and former CEO of WWE, and ex-wife of Vince McMahon
81 years old
American actor, singer, and minister who acted as Reverend Reuben Gregory in sitcom Amen, and Clifton Curtis in sitcom That's My Mama
45 years old
South African media personality, reality TV show host, musician, producer, and TV/ radio personality
59 years old
American actor famous as Raymond Donovan in TV series Ray Donovan and in the 2022 film Ray Donovan: The Movie
37 years old
American actress who starred in Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, and Fifty Shades Freed as Anastasia Grey
38 years old
American actress and singer famous as Supergirl in superhero TV series Supergirl (2015–2021)
Died aged 70
19th president of the U.S. from 1877 to 1881
50 years old
American actress as Adrian/ Darian Forrester in The Crush, and Barbara/ Batgirl in 1997 film Batman & Robin
What is the date today?
Today is Sunday the 4th of October. It is the 277th day of 2026.
There are 88 days until the end of the year, and today's zodiac sign is Libra 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.
